|
All entries will be judged by three qualified professionals from the dance industry, and a fourth specialty judge. Awards given by the specialty judge will not have any bearing on final placements.
|
At Spirit of Dance Awards the adjudicators' comments will be collected by Video Judge and each studio will receive a copy of all of their performances on DVD complete with the adjudicators' comments!
To order DVDs from past events, please contact DRC Video Productions at www.drcvideo.com. To order Photos from past events, please contact DanceSnaps at www.dancesnaps.com.
|
Scoring is based on a possible total score of 300 points for a perfect score. Awards will be presented based on the following combined scores:
| Ultimate Gold |
286-300 |
| High Gold |
266-285 |
| Gold |
246-265 |
| High Silver |
226-245 |
| Silver |
206-225 |
| Bronze |
185-205 |
All entries will be judged on the following criteria:
| Technique |
40% |
| Performance/Entertainment |
30% |
| Choreography |
20% |
| Overall Appearance |
10% |
|
|
Score sheets and critique DVD's will be used by the judges. Critiques are for feedback only and will not be considered when calculating the scores. DVD critiques will be mailed to each studio in the following week. All score sheets and written critiques will be given to studio directors/teachers at the judges table, for each performing group, following the award ceremonies.
|
| The decisions of the judges are final and cannot be contested. |
|