Categories

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All dance entries will compete on stage in the auditorium. Any of the categories listed may be entered by Soloists, Duets/Trios and Teams with the exception of Productions category. 3 members may enter in the Team Category or as a Trio.

Acro - Routine that includes 50% gymnastics and 50% dance.

Ballet – Routine consisting of classical ballet technique. No pointe shoes allowed.

Character - Routine interpreting (Acting and Dancing) a character through any style of dance. While dance technique is always important, the character aspect should be a priority in this category.

Clogging – Routine consisting of clogging technique.

Contemporary – Routine that interprets the music and portrays emotions using a combination of lyrical, modern and jazz technique.

Contemporary Ballet - Routine consisting of ballet, lyrical and/or modern technique. Ballet flats or pointe shoes can be used.

Dance Student Choreography - Routine must be completely choreographed by the student. This includes music and costume.

Hip-Hop – Routine consisting of hip-hop, funk or street style dance.

Jazz – Routine to up-beat music and using jazz technique..

Lyrical – Routine that interprets the music and portrays emotions and uses a combination of ballet and jazz technique. Fluidity and lines are considered as well as balance and control.

Musical Theater - Routine interpreting (Acting and Dancing) a song from a "Broadway" or movie musical through any style of dance. While dance technique is always important, the theatrical aspect should be a priority in this category.

Open – Routine consisting of a combination of different dance styles, or one that does not fall under any other category.

Pointe – Routine consisting of ballet/pointe technique. Pointe shoes required.

Pom – Routine consisting of pom and is judged on precision and dance technique with poms..

Production (TEAM ONLY - must be 18 or more dancers) – Large group routine which allows any dance performance category or combination of dance performance categories or dance styles.

Prop - Routine that also incorporates a prop. Prop must be used as part of the dance. A prop sitting on stage does not qualify.

Singing or Song & Dance - (this is not included in the Dance High Point) – May be a routine that is strictly singing or includes singing and dancing. No lead vocals allowed in the music. Dancing is not required.

Tap – Routine consisting of tap technique and tap work. Tap sounds are not permitted in music.

GYMNASTICS IN ROUTINES

Limit of 3 gymnastics/acrobatic tricks in a routine except for Acro, Gymnastics, Open, Theatrical Novelty, and Production. A round-off back handspring is considered one trick. Splits, illusions and handstands are not considered gymnastics.

All baton twirling entries compete in the gymnasium. 3 members may enter in the Team Category or Trio Category.

Best Costume (Solo) - Will be judged on the detail and beauty of the costume.

Miss Majorette (Solo) - Poise, posture, and presentation are judged. No thumb flips, finger twirls or rolls are allowed. (March Music is provided)

Basic Strut (Solo) - A routine in which the soloist marches in a square. It must begin with a short 8-12 count presentation followed by a required salute prior to marching in a square with either 8 or 12 counts per side. It concludes with a short 8-12 count ending. No thumb flips or finger twirls allowed. Will be judged primarily on staying in step with the music as well as leg line and height of knees. Fancy baton work not needed, but is allowed, for marching section. (March Music is provided)

Military March (Solo) - Same as Basic Strut but more military style. Very sharp and no smile needed. (March Music is provided)

One Baton Military Solo - A one baton solo is judged on variety, difficulty, speed, control, smoothness, gracefulness, presentation and showmanship. Must include flips, finger twirls, rolls, turns all vertical and horizontal and right and left hand. Must contain a salute at the beginning and the ending. (March Music will be provided)

Two Baton Military Solo - Same as the one baton solo but with 2 batons 100% of the routine. (March Music will be provided)

Routines below will be to the performer's choice of music.

Dance Twirl (Teams or Solo) - This may be a one or two baton routine. Dance steps must be incorporated into the routine while twirling. Judged on dancing and twirling at the same time as well as style, execution and presentation of the routine. This will be performed to the performer's choice of music.

Novelty/Multiple Baton (Teams or Solo) - This routine consists of multiple batons and may include a prop. Judged on difficulty, variety, precision, speed, control, gracefulness and showmanship. This will be performed to the performer's choice of music.

Open Show Twirl (Solo) - Open routine may consist of multiple batons and props. More of a showmanship routine. Judged on choreography, style, execution, and showmanship. This will be performed to the performer's choice of music.

Twirling Student Choreography (Teams or Solo) - Routine must be completely choreographed by the student. This includes music and costume. Judged on choreography, precision, style, difficulty, and showmanship. This will be performed to the performer's choice of music.

Twirling Duet/Trio - Any style of baton twirling routine may be performed. Judged on execution, precision, style, difficulty and showmanship. This will be performed to the performer's choice of music.

The events listed below may compete in either the gymnasium or the auditorium. Mats will be provided. Two roll out foam mats will be placed together utilizing Velcro to make the total size 42' x 12'. 3 members may enter in either the Team Category or Trio Category.

Gym Team - Judged on technique, audience appeal, execution and showmanship.

Gymnastics Solo - Routine to include a little dance with mostly tumbling skills. Judged on technique, audience appeal, execution and showmanship.

Gymnastics Fundamentals Solo - Announcer will call out gymnastics fundamentals to perform. Each trick can be performed 1-3 times. The soloist should have a tumbling run prepared to show off their best skills at the end. Tumbling down the entirety of the mat one time and then back the other way one time during the tumbling run is allowed. Judged on technique and execution as well as composure during the fundamentals and tumbling run.

Gymnastics Duet/Trio - Routine to include a little dance with mostly tumbling skills. Judged on technique, precision, audience appeal, execution and showmanship.

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The following entries will compete in the gymnasium. Auxiliaries will be judged on technique, audience appeal, precision, execution, posture and showmanship. 3 members may enter in either the Team Category or Trio Category.

Auxiliary Solos and Duet/Trios

Flag Solo or Duet/Trio - Routine will consist of flag technique with movement included.

Open Auxiliary Solo or Duet/Trio - Any routine that does not fit into any other category.

Twirling Solos or Duets/Trios - Register under the baton Twirling Solos and Duets/Trios

Drill Team Sol0 or Duets/Trios - Register under the Dance Solos or Duets/Trios

School Baton Twirling Lines

Halftime Twirling Lines (Teams Only) - open to Jr. High, JV and Varsity Twirling Lines. This would be in the style of a Halftime Feature.

UIL Ensembles - open to Jr. High, JV and Varsity Ensembles. This would in the style of a UIL Ensemble.

School Flag Corps/Lines

Halftime Flag Lines (Teams Only) - open to Jr. High, JV and Varsity Flag Corps/ Lines. This would be in the style of a Halftime Feature.

School Drill Teams

Drill Team Jazz Line (Teams Only) - Routine consisting of jazz technique.

Drill Team High Kick (Teams Only) - Routine consisting of at least 50% high kicks.

Drill Team Military Line (Teams Only) - Routine consisting of a military style technique.

Other School Team Events

Open Auxiliary (Teams, Solos or Duet/Trios) - Any routine that does not fit into any other category.

Halftime Extravaganza (Teams Only) - This must consist of 2 auxiliary units. Can be flags and twirlers, flags and rifles or any combination or all.

If time allows in the schedule, we will have the Best 3 Competitions!!!

Fun events for all ages!

Two age groups: 0-10 and 11 & up

$10 cash per event - Pay the day of the competition

Best 3 Trick Twirls - Show your best 3 twirling tricks with one baton

Best 3 Leaps & Turns - Show your best 3 leaps and/or turns

Best 3 Tumbling Tricks - Show your best 3 tumbling tricks

Judges will choose one winner in each event for each age group.

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Photogenic

$15 per photo
Turn Photo in the day of the Team Competition for your age group.
0-10 on Saturday
11 & up on Sunday
Must be an 8 x 10.