JUDGING PANEL
There will be a panel of three (3) judges, each awarding the routine a score out of 100 marks. The marks are then averaged to achieve a final mark. Each competing routine will receive their comments and marks either on an audio CD or a flash drive.
JUDGES’ SPECIAL AWARDS
During each adjudication session, one of our judges will speak and present their “Special Performance Award” buttons for those routines that show that extra OOMPH!!! By having our judging panel present these special awards it allows dancers and audience members to have a more personal connection to them. Each participant in a solo, duo/trio will receive an award and each participant in groups/lines will receive one award that can be displayed at the studio.
ADJUDICATIONS
Teachers will receive audio critiques from each judge for every routine. Critiques will be in recorded form and delivered on USB Flash Drives only.
All performances and all age groups will receive the following awards:
| Competitive Level | Novice Level | Pre-Competitive Level | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond | 93 and Over | Diamond | 89 and Over | Diamond | 91 and Over |
| Platinum | 90 – 92.9 | Platinum | 86 – 88.9 | Platinum | 88 – 90.9 |
| Dynamic Gold | 87 – 89.9 | Dynamic Gold | 83 – 85.9 | Dynamic Gold | 85 – 87.9 |
| Gold | 84 – 86.9 | Gold | 80 – 82.9 | Gold | 82 – 84.9 |
| High Silver | 83.9 and under | High Silver | 79.9 and under | High Silver | 81.9 and Under |
INCOMPLETE ACTS
Re-dances will be permitted, but performer will only receive judge’s comments and will not be scored. Re-dances are not eligible for overall cash awards. There will be no penalty for re-dances due to technical difficulties.