Take a look at the details below to see where you fit at The Showdown

DIVISION

MINI (3-5)

PETITE (6-8)

JUNIOR (9-12)

TEEN (13-16)

SENIOR (17-18)

ADULT (19+)

EXPERIENCE

NOVICE (>2 years)

INTERMEDIATE (3-5 years)

OPEN (5 + years)

SEMI PRO (University)

PRO (Paid Professional)

STYLE

ACRO - Grouping of acrobatic and dance movement (50/50)

BREAK DANCE - Urban dance style that includes elements such as top-rocks and freezes

CONTEMPORARY - Combination of modern and classical techniques incorporating extensions and balance

DEMI-POINT - Use of classical ballet techniques while wearing ballet slippers

HIP HOP - Focused on street style movement

JAZZ - Composed
primarily of jazz techniques

LYRICAL - Use of ballet and jazz techniques to portray an interpretation of the music

MODERN - Natural movement that encompasses techniques from other forms of dance

MUSICAL THEATRE - Any style that depicts a broadway song. Lip syncing permitted if
integral to the routine

POINTE - Use of classical ballet techniques while wearing pointe shoes

SPECIALTY - Mixture of jazz and
urban movement

STEP DANCE - Primarily focused on footwork complimented by minimal arm movement

STREET JAZZ - Mixture of jazz and urban movement

TAP - Technical footwork that requires tap shoes. Pre-recorded tap sounds are not permitted.

IMPORTANT -*No acro tricks in pointe, demi-pointe and step dance routines *Acro routines do not have a trick limit *A limit of three integral acro tricks will be accepted in all other styles

CATEGORY

SOLO (1)

DUO (2)

TRIO (3)

SMALL GROUP (4-9)

LARGE GROUP (10-14)

LINE (15-19)

EXT LINE (20-29)

PRODUCTION (30+)