ENTRY DIVISIONS
| ENTRY | DANCERS | TIME LIMIT |
|---|---|---|
| Solo | 1 | 2:45 |
| Duet | 2 | 2:45 |
| Trio | 3 | 2:45 |
| Small Group | 4-9 | 3:00 |
| Large Group | 10-18 | 4:00 |
| Line | 19+ | 4:00 |
| Production | 19+ | 8:00 |
NOTE : Productions will compete by level regardless of age.
PERFORMANCE LEVELS
NOVICE
Suitable for dancers with minimal to no competitive experience who train in entry-level classes.
CLASSIC
Suitable for competitive dancers who train up to 5 hours per week.
SELECT
Suitable for competitive dancers who train 6 or more hours per week.
ADAPTIVE DANCE
Suitable for dancers with special needs or disabilities.
JUDGE QUALIFICATIONS : Novice, Classic and Select level performances will be evaluated by a panel of highly qualified, well-rounded professional educators who have extensive experience working with all ages and levels of dancers.
GENRES
AGE GROUPS
| GROUP | AVERAGE AGE |
|---|---|
| Tiny | 6 and Under |
| Mini | 7 - 9 Years Old |
| Junior | 10 - 12 Years Old |
| Teen | 13 - 15 Years Old |
| Senior | 16 - 19 Years Old |
| Adult | 20+ Years Old |
PLEASE NOTE : Any routine with a dancer in the Adult Age Group must compete in the Adult Division regardless of the average age of the routine. Routines competing in the Adult Age Group are not eligible for Peak Performance Awards.
CHANGES : All entry divisions, performance levels, genres, and age groups must be finalized by the Monday of event week. No changes will be accepted on site.
SCORING DETAILS
TRADITIONAL
ADJUDICATOR
ADJUDICATOR
Two of the adjudicators will evaluate each performance on a Traditional 100 point scale. The scoresheet breakdown will be as follows:
TECHNIQUE
ADJUDICATOR
ADJUDICATOR
One adjudicator will evaluate and deliver a critique focused on Technique and Execution on a 50 point scale. The scoresheet breakdown for this specialized adjudicator will be as follows:
ARTISTRY
ADJUDICATOR
ADJUDICATOR
One adjudicator will evaluate and deliver a critique focused on the Artistry Components on a 50 point scale. The scoresheet breakdown for this specialized adjudicator will be as follows:
A Note on Appropriateness : We strive to cultivate a family-friendly atmosphere where performances are age appropriate and tasteful. Elevation on Tour will support the judging panel in the deduction of points for inappropriate music, costume, or movement. These deductions will be clearly indicated on the scoresheet and within the critique.
AWARDS
ADJUDICATION AWARDS
Scores from each of the judges are totaled and an adjudication award is given to each routine based on the following scale:
| AWARD | TOTAL SCORE |
|---|---|
| Pinnacle | 290.5 - 300 |
| High Platinum | 279.5 - 290.4 |
| Platinum | 268.5 - 279.4 |
| High Gold | 257.5 - 268.4 |
| Gold | 245.5 - 257.4 |
| High Silver | Up To 245.4 |
GENRE HIGH POINT
Genre High Point will be awarded for all Age Groups and Entry Divisions by Genre, up to 3 places, based on entries.
SPECIALTY AWARDS
Judges will vote on Special Recognition for entries in the areas of Artistry, Entertainment, and Costume for all entry divisions. Groups will also be recognized for top Choreography and Technique scores.
OVERALL HIGH POINT
Up to 15 entries will be placed for Overall High Point in each age group and level for Small Groups, Large Groups and Line and by each level regardless of age group for Productions (ties will be broken by the higher Traditional Judge Score). Event credit will be awarded to Overall High Point Winners in the following amounts:
| ENTRY DIVISION | CREDIT |
|---|---|
| Solo/Duet/Trio | $50 |
| Small Group/Large Group/Line | $75 |
| Production | $100 |
PEAK PERFORMANCE
Our Peak Performance Award will be given to the Top 5-10 Highest Scoring Group Performances in each performance level regardless of genre or entry division.
SUMMIT STUDIO
Studios that compete 1 Group Entry (Small, Large, Line) in 3 different age groups (3 total groups) become eligible for the Summit Studio Award, plus a Cash Prize! There will be a top 3 announced at each regional event. This award is determined by averaging the 3 highest scoring group routines across the 3 age groups (regardless of size, genre, or performance level).
STUDIO RECOGNITION
Each studio will also be given the opportunity to vote for the Most Admired Studio. Our implementation of Studio Recognition is to encourage studios to learn and grow from others in the industry. Our staff will also vote on one studio to receive the Excellence in Character award.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ONLINE CRITIQUES
All scoresheets and video critiques will be available in your Studio Registration Account within 24 hours after each event.
MUSIC
All music must be uploaded through your registration account one week prior to the competition. We recommend to have your music downloaded on a back-up digital device (ipod/phone) just in case!
ADMISSION
Admission to watch an Elevation on Tour Competition is absolutely FREE!
CONVENTION
At our Convention / Competition events, Dancers must be registered for Convention in order to Compete!
DEPOSIT
A deposit will be required for your registration once an event reaches 90% capacity or the event is 60 days out – whichever comes first!
SCHEDULING
We work diligently to accommodate scheduling requests and create a schedule that works best for your dancers, parents, and faculty!