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Contemporary

Contemporary

Contemporary

 A style of dance that traditionally combines classical modern with classical ballet. Today we also see  jazz, lyrical, and hip-hop now influencing the choreography.

Performance in this category may express an emotion or story. 

Hip Hop

Contemporary

Contemporary

 A street dance style primarily performed to hip-hop music or that evolved from hip-hop culture and includes moves primarily breaking, locking, and popping.

Modern

Novelty

Novelty

 A style of dance whose roots began as a complete contrast to ballet. Movements stem from contractions, swing and release and fall and recovery. Themes and variations tend to lead the choreography.

Novelty

Novelty

Novelty

 An unusual or humorous dance performance that usually has a theme that carries the performance by using choreography appropriate to the character of the dance.

Jazz

Lyrical

Lyrical

 A style of dance that partners music and body that reflects a compilation of cultures. It combines syncopated rhythms with technical movements that stem from classical ballet. Combinations of movements, formations and groups work incorporating leaps and turns, and technical are all incorporated in the performance.


Lyrical

Lyrical

Lyrical

 A melding of ballet, jazz and modern with emphasis on using the lyrics and emotions of the music to influence the choreography and performance. The emphasis of this genre incorporates fluid style within the choreography.

This genre may express emotion, literal phrasing or a story.

Pom

Prop

Prop

 A style that has a strong emphasis on intricate arm movements and is visually pleasing to the eye. Poms should be utilized for the (75%) majority of the routine.

Technical skills, synchronization, precise movements are essential throughout the routine.

Prop

Prop

Prop

 A style that incorporates an object that leads the choreography and helps paint a picture for the audience.This category emphasis on skills/creativity. Props must be used the  (75%) majority of the time.

Open

Open

Open

 Any style of dance that does not fit into the traditional categories. Usually a combination of categories or a routine with a more theatrical element. It is acceptable to enter with any genre. 

Kick

Open

Open

 A dance routine where the majority of the dance includes varied kick sequences and display proper form and technique with an emphasis on precision, timing, technique, and height uniformity. Kicks should contists of a minimum of 75% of the performance.

Modern

Novelty

Novelty

 A style of dance whose roots began as a complete contrast to ballet. Movements stem from contractions, swing and release and fall and recovery. Themes and variations tend to lead the choreography.

Novelty

Novelty

Novelty

 An unusual or humorous dance performance that usually has a theme that carries the performance by using choreography appropriate to the character of the dance.

Military

Production

Production

 A dance performance with choreography consisting of strong, sharp, linear movements focusing on precision moves, sync placement, and formation changes. 

Production

Production

Production

Usually themed utilizing a various dance elements and styles. Staging, props, and/or backdrops may be used and performances must not exceed 5 minutes.

Game Day/Pep Rally

Student Choreographed ( only used at SELECT contest)

Student Choreographed ( only used at SELECT contest)

A unique dance performance using traditional fight song, and dance moves that portray high energy and build the spirit of the crowd. Any genre can be used  but the only props would be spirit towels and poms in the dance portion. (Spirit Signs are allowed).

Student Choreographed ( only used at SELECT contest)

Student Choreographed ( only used at SELECT contest)

Student Choreographed ( only used at SELECT contest)

A dance performance that is created by members of the team. The director may assist in the student developed choreography but may not be the actual

choreographer. The routine can be any genre and must exhibit skill, transitions and staging.

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