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ADJUDICATION
 
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.