NOVICE CATEGORY!
SDA offers a NOVICE classification in which to enter dancers
with 2 or less years of dance training.
All other entries are to be entered as Competitive.
Please call with any questions.
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Young Choreographer
Young Choreographers between the ages of 15-20 may now enter a piece
for which they have choreographed for themselves or for others!
One Young Choreographer may be acknowledged
and awarded a trophy by our judges at an SDA Regional event
There is no additional fee for a young choeographer to be considered.
To enter a Young Choreographer during the Oline Registration Process, please use the Comments box.
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Spirit of Dance reserves the right to change the category of a routine
if it is determined to be improperly placed.
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Acro: Acrobatic/rhythmic gymnastic movements, incorporating dance technique and choreography for fluidity.
Ballet: Choreography consisting of classical ballet technique, classical steps and movement wearing soft ballet slippers/shoes.
Contemporary: Fusion of ballet and/or jazz techniques with modern elements, demonstrating emotion, balance and control.
Hip-Hop: Routines consisting of hip-hop/free style dance movements.
Jazz: Routines utilizing traditional jazz technique. May not contain more than 3 acrobatic tricks.
Lyrical: Demonstrating ballet or jazz technique with musical interpretation and storytelling elements through fluid movement. No more than 3 acro/lifts allowed.
Modern: Consisting of modern technique and abstract style of movement.
Musical Theatre: Musical or Broadway style interpreted through music, dance and characterization.
Pointe: Dancers execute classical ballet technique or contemporary ballet technique wearing pointe shoes with at least 50% danced en pointe.
Tap: Routines executing tap technique & syncopation using tap shoe. Pre-recorded taps sounds are prohibited.
Open: Any dance style that does not fit into the above categories, consisting of a dance style or a combination of styles.
Pro-Am: Studio Owners, Teachers, Choreographers, Professional Performers, or past Professionals who are or have been paid income for their services are categorized as Pro-Am and must compete in the Pro-Am category, regardless of the number of non-professional dancers also in the group.
The Pro-Am category will not be eligible for high score or cash awards.
Student teachers and/or those who are or have been paid less than 1/3 of their income as a teacher or performer may compete with student dancers in a duo, trio, or group. The average age for the entry however, must then be bumped up to the next age category. If there is a question as to this ruling, please call SDA for clarification.
Small Group 4-9 dancers
Large Group 10-19 dancers
Production 20+ dancers
A minimum of 4 dancers is required for extended time entries
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