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Klein Cain–CHAMPIONSHIP : MARCH 7, 2026

solo Contest

“BEST OF THE BEST” CHAMPIONSHIP

TEAMs OFFICER/ ENSEMBLE COmps

Contest using the auditorium and gym.

Solo awards with awards.

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A senior in the public high school division scoring the highest total points of the day will receive a $1,000 scholarship. In the event of a tie, the judges will determine a winner.

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THEN…

“BATTLE of the BEST”

TEAMs OFFICER/ ENSEMBLE COmps

“BEST OF THE BEST” CHAMPIONSHIP

TEAMs OFFICER/ ENSEMBLE COmps

There will be Best in Class and Category winners in each division, plus Perfect Score Awards for precision, technique, choreography, and overall effect. 

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Jr. High and High School awards will be announced at the end of the evening. Studio awards will be announced at the end of the day's competition, and one group will be selected from each studio to compete in the Battle of the Best Studio Division. (Social officers are considered officers at the contest on Saturday, but their scores are not combined with dance officers.)

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The “Battle of the Best” is ONLY for teams that have competed in 3 categories.

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Officers will NOT compete in the “Battle of the Best.” 


…AND THEN COMES THE BATTLE!

“BEST OF THE BEST” CHAMPIONSHIP

“BEST OF THE BEST” CHAMPIONSHIP

“BEST OF THE BEST” CHAMPIONSHIP

After all performances are complete, the highest-scoring routine from each team will be announced, and teams will return to perform that same routine (no matter which genre) for the title of BATTLE OF THE BEST!

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“Battle of the Best”

Criteria

Teams must enter (3) categories during the regular competition day to qualify for the Battle of the Best Championship. All will be given their critiques during the break to strategize and perfect their next performance!

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Team Directors will draw for the performance order for the evening’s Championships! 

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We will have a NEW panel of judges with a different score sheet designed for caption judging!

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We will announce 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards (day and evening events) at the end of the competition. Studios, Jr. High, and High School will be judged in separate groupings.

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THIS IS DIFFERENT...

It’s not State and not National; it’s the “Battle of the Best” Championship!

(Check out the Contest Awards tab below.)

KLEIN CAIN–CHAMPIONSHIP : Contest Guide

Contest Registration Opens September 3, 2025

PROCESS • DATES • DEADLINES • TERMS

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Division & Fees

TEAMS • STUDIOS • ENSEMBLES • SOLOS

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Category Definitions

TEAM • OFFICER • JR HIGH • JV • SPECIALTY

categories

Rules & Requirements

DANCER PERFORMANCE: TEAM • ENSEMBLE • SOLO

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Music Submission

INFO • CRITERIA • DURATION • RECORDINGS

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Competition Scoring

COMPETITION • SOLO

Score Sheet

Competition Photography

TEAMS • SOLOS • MOST PHOTOGENIC

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Championship Awards

SELECT • REGIONAL • STATE • CHAMPS

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Spectator Admissions

PERFORMERS • SPECTATORS

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CHAMPIONSHIP HOST LOCATION : KLEIN CAIN H.S.

March 7, 2026

March 7, 2026

March 7, 2026

Klein Cain High School
10201 Spring Cypress Road 

Houston, TX 77070

AMY LAROE

March 7, 2026

March 7, 2026

Director

Klein Cain Legacies

Klein Cain Legacies

Miss Dance Drill Team, Texas

MDDTTexas • Klein, TX 77389

713.705.9490

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