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.

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.

• 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. 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.