As an adult-only dance competition, age calculations do not apply within each division. We organized our divisions based on experience, only.

• Novice: Dancer or group has never competed or performed on-stage before.

• Varsity: Dancer or group affiliated with a post-secondary institution (i.e. college, university, etc.

• Pro-Am/Adult: Dancer or group affiliated with an adult non-professional dance organization.

All genres are permitted a maximum of three (3) acrobatic tricks, with the exception of Acrobatics, Open, and Freestyle categories, which have no limits on acrobatic elements.

1. Jazz: Must showcase traditional jazz movement and technique.

2. Tap: Emphasizes technical footwork with rhythmic precision. Pre-recorded sounds are prohibited.

3. Lyrical: Dancers should express the lyrics, mood, and content of the music.

4. Contemporary: A fusion of lyrical and jazz movements incorporating modern elements.

5. Modern: Primarily focuses on traditional modern dance techniques.

6. Hip Hop: Should include street or contemporary jazz-funk movement styles.

7. Musical Theatre: Dancers interpret a song from a film or stage production.

8. Ballet: Requires classical or contemporary ballet technique. Ballet slippers are required.

9. Pointe: Must feature classical or contemporary pointe work. Pointe shoes are required.

10. Acrobatics: A mix of gymnastics and dance choreography, with at least 50% dance required.

11. Open: For routines that do not fit into the other categories.

Dance Entry Types & Time Limits

1. Solo (1 dancer): 3 minutes

2. Duet/Trio (2-3 dancers): 3 minutes

3. Small Group (4-9 dancers): 3 minutes

4. Large Group (10-15 dancers): 3 minutes

5. Line (16-24 dancers): 4 minutes

6. Production (25+ dancers): 5 minutes

• The above time limits include both entrances and exits. 

• A 0.5-point deduction will be applied for every 30 seconds over the listed time limit.

• If additional time is required, dancers may purchase extra minutes by contacting True West organizers.

• Silver: 85.0 – 89.9

• Gold: 90.0 – 92.9

• High Gold: 93.0 – 94.9

• Platinum: 95 – 96.9

• Outstanding: 97.0 – 100.0

1. A team representative must be present at the awards ceremony for each studio.

2. All Overall Awards will be presented on stage during their scheduled time. If dancers are not present, a team representative must collect the award on their behalf.

Overall awards will not be re-announced or rescheduled. Awards will not be shipped for any reason.

1. Categories will be announced in ascending order by score.

2. Special Awards will be given at each adjudication, at the judges' discretion, and are not based on judges' marks.

Choreography of the Session will be awarded during each adjudication.