2027 Contest Guidelines

 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. 

 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.

 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.

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.

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 elements are all incorporated in the performance.

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

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

 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.

 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.

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's acceptable to enter any genre. Usually themed, utilizing various dance elements and styles. Staging, props, and/or backdrops may be used, and performances must not exceed 5 minutes.

 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.

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

A unique dance performance using a 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).