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2024 RULES & REGS
PERFORMANCE TYPES AND TIME LIMITS
TYPE
TIME LIMIT
# OF DANCERS
SOLO
3 MIN
1 DANCER
*MINIMUM 3 SOLOS PER DANCER
*EACH SOLO MUST BE REGISTERED IN A DIFFERENT PERFORMANCE CATEGORY
*ONLY HIGHEST SCORING SOLO WILL APPEAR IN OVERALLS
DUO/TRIO
3 MIN
2-3 DANCERS
SMALL GROUP
3 MIN
4-8 DANCERS
LARGE GROUP
4 MIN
9-15 DANCERS
LINE
5 MIN
16+ DANCERS
PRODUCTION
8 MIN
16+ DANCERS
*IF ADDITIONAL TIME IS REQUIRED, THE COST IS $5/MINUTE/ENTRY
AGE DIVISIONS
DIVISION
MINI
PETITE
JUNIOR
TEEN
SENIOR
ADULT
AGE
5 & UNDER
6-8
9-12
13-15
16-19
20+ MAY COMPETE AS RECREATIONAL, INTERMEDIATE OR SPECTACULAR S.T.A.R.
*AGE IS CALCULATED AS OF THE FIRST OF THE CURRENT CALENDAR YEAR
PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
CATEGORY
BALLET
POINTE
LYRICAL
CONTEMPORARY
MODERN
JAZZ
TAP
CLOGGING
PARENT
HIP HOP
OPEN
MUSICAL THEATRE
ACRO-DANCE
POM POM
PRODUCTION
STYLE
Includes classical or contemporary ballet technique. Ballet slippers only.
Includes classical or contemporary pointe technique and steps. Pointe shoes only.
Routine should demonstrate balance, extension, isolations and control using contemporary lyrical moves set to the mood or lyrics of the music.
Routine incorporates lyrical or jazz movement fused with modern elements.
Includes modern technique movements.
Routine consists of traditional jazz movements and technique.
Routine must contain tap technique.
Routine utilizes either traditional or contemporary clogging technique and style.
Recreational parent category.
Includes street or jazz funk technique. No suggestive moves or inappropriate music allowed.
Routine consisting of any of our listed categories or combinations of listed category styles.
A routine interpreting a song from a Broadway or Movie Musical.
Routine combining gymnastics and dance choreography. Must contain at least 50% dance choreography.
Routine is performed with pom pons for at least 75% of the routine.
A routine that consists of 16 or more dancers utilizing props, sets and a main theme.
SCORING CRITERIA
CRITERIA
TECHNIQUE
EXECUTION
STAGE PRESENCE
CHOREOGRAPHY/STAGING
OVEALL IMPRESSION
POINTS
35
25
25
10
5
SCORING SCALE
ELITE
SHOOTING STAR
PLATINUM STAR
PLATINUM
HIGH GOLD
GOLD
294 - 300
288 – 293.9
273 – 287.9
258 – 272.9
257. 9 & Below
INTERMEDIATE
290 - 300
285 – 289.9
269 – 284.9
253 – 268.9
252.9 & Below
RECREATIONAL
N/A
280 – 300
264 – 279.9
247 – 263.9
246.9 & Below
SPECTACULAR S.T.A.R.
N/A
275 - 300
260 – 274.9
244 – 259.9
243.9 & Below
DIVISION LEVELS
*It is up to the discretion of the Studio Director to determine the division placement of their dancers. Routines that are
obviously under-placed may be elevated by the Judges or Management. All decisions are final.
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*In a mixed Recreational/Intermediate/Elite/Spectacular S.T.A.R. duo/trio group routine, at least 50% of the dancers
must be from the division they are competing in. Routines that are moved to the Elite Division by Judges or Management
will be exempt from this rule.
DIVISION LEVEL
RECREATIONAL
INTERMEDIATE
ELITE
SPECTACULAR S.T.A.R.
PROAM
SUGGESTED GUIDANCE
For dancers with little or no competition experience who take 1-3 hours per week. There will be no redeemable gift certificates or cash awards in this division. There will be a presentation of top scores.
For dancers who take 4-6 hours of class per week and have participated in competitions for 3-4 years
For dancers who take 7+ hours of class per week and have 5+ years of competition experience.
For dancers with special needs and/or development disabilities who want to share in the joy of dance in a welcoming environment. All Spectacular S.T.A.R. routines will receive an adjudication award and overall awards. These routines are also eligible for all Specialty Awards and Judge’s Choice Awards. Please email us at Alyssa@FusionNDC.com with any needed accommodations to help foster confidence in the performance of these dancers.
For teachers and professional dancers. A professional or teacher is defined as any individual that is being compensated for classes or choreography that is over the age of 18. If a professional dancer or teacher competes in a routine, their routine must be in the Pro/Am division. The Pro/Am division will be adjudicated only. If there are 5 or more Pro/Am entries, a high score will be presented. There will be no redeemable gift certificates in this division. This division will be scored on the Elite Level Scoring system.
A FEW QUICK NOTES....
*All dancers must be registered under a studio. We do not accept independent dancers. Each studio must have a minimum of (3) routines registered for each event.
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*To guarantee registration, a non-refundable $250 deposit is required which will be applied to your
registration fees. Should a deposit not be made please note the registration is not guaranteed.
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*Please be prepared to compete Friday/Saturday/Sunday. We are unable to take time/day requests. If you
have extenuating circumstances with a dancer(s) being able to compete during their “like” session, please
note that the routine will only be adjudicated and not considered for overall awards.
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*We award several overall and outstanding awards during the last session of the event. We do NOT ship
awards and a studio representative must be available at the end of the event in order to obtain awards.
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*Based upon conditions at the time of your event, we may require masks, temperature checks and/or
limited attendance. We will provide the policies in advance of the event.
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*The media package is optional and available for parents to purchase after the event.
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*Recording or taking pictures during the competition is strictly prohibited. Recording and pictures are
allowed to be taken during the improvisation session and each awards session. Failure to comply with this
policy will result in the removal of said person from the event.
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*Livestream will NOT be available during our Regional events. Livestream will be made available during our
National event. *A waiver is required from each studio for each dancer acknowledging our policies and is
accessible via your DCG account.
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*If a routine is choreographed by a scheduled judge, that judge will sit out during said routine and another
qualified Fusion Team member will judge that routine.
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*Courtesy block hotels may NOT be available for every city. For cities with a courtesy block, we advise to
book early as rooms will be limited.