THE ULTIMATE DANCE CONNECTION AWARDS
ALL STUDENTS RECEIVE A PRIZE FOR EVERY NUMBER IN WHICH THEY PERFORM
OVERALL AWARDS - NOVICE
| SOLOS THE ULTIMATE HIGHEST MARK |
DUET/TRIO THE ULTIMATE HIGHEST MARK |
GROUP THE ULTIMATE HIGHEST MARK |
| RECEIVES A TROPHY AND $75 | RECEIVES A TROPHY AND $75 | RECEIVES A TROPHY AND $75 |
OVERALL AWARDS - CONNECTION LEVEL ONE (5 OR MORE HOURS OF TRAINING A WEEK)
| JUNIOR DIVISION | INTERMEDIATE DIVISION | SENIOR DIVISION | |
| SOLOS | OVERALL WINNER RECEIVES $50 & A TROPHY RUNNER UP RECEIVES A TROPHY |
OVERALL WINNER RECEIVES $50 & A TROPHY RUNNER UP RECEIVES A TROPHY |
OVERALL WINNER RECEIVES $50 & A TROPHY RUNNER UP RECEIVES A TROPHY |
| DUETS/ TRIOS | OVERALL WINNER RECEIVES $50 & A TROPHY RUNNER UP RECEIVES A TROPHY |
OVERALL WINNER RECEIVES $50 & A TROPHY RUNNER UP RECEIVES A TROPHY |
OVERALL WINNER RECEIVES $50 & A TROPHY RUNNER UP RECEIVES A TROPHY |
| GROUPS | OVERALL WINNER RECEIVES $75 & A TROPHY RUNNER UP RECEIVES A TROPHY |
OVERALL WINNER RECEIVES $75 & A TROPHY RUNNER UP RECEIVES A TROPHY |
OVERALL WINNER RECEIVES $75 & A TROPHY RUNNER UP RECEIVES A TROPHY |
OVERALL AWARDS - CONNECTION LEVEL TWO (6 OR MORE HOURS OF TRAINING A WEEK)
| JUNIOR DIVISION | INTERMEDIATE DIVISION | SENIOR DIVISION | |
| SOLOS | OVERALL WINNER RECEIVES $50 & A TROPHY RUNNER UP RECEIVES A TROPHY |
OVERALL WINNER RECEIVES $50 & A TROPHY RUNNER UP RECEIVES A TROPHY |
OVERALL WINNER RECEIVES $50 & A TROPHY RUNNER UP RECEIVES A TROPHY |
| DUETS/ TRIOS | OVERALL WINNER RECEIVES $50 & A TROPHY RUNNER UP RECEIVES A TROPHY |
OVERALL WINNER RECEIVES $50 & A TROPHY RUNNER UP RECEIVES A TROPHY |
OVERALL WINNER RECEIVES $50 & A TROPHY RUNNER UP RECEIVES A TROPHY |
| GROUPS | OVERALL WINNER RECEIVES $75 & A TROPHY RUNNER UP RECEIVES A TROPHY |
OVERALL WINNER RECEIVES $75 & A TROPHY RUNNER UP RECEIVES A TROPHY |
OVERALL WINNER RECEIVES $75 & A TROPHY RUNNER UP RECEIVES A TROPHY |
PRODUCTION
The production with the highest mark receives a trophy.
JUDGES CHOICE
AWARDS
(Solos, duets/trios and groups eligible for all awards)
MADE THE CONNECTION
AWARD
(the number that best links choice of music, choreography and costume)
– TROPHY & $150
THE ULTIMATE TECHNICIAN – TROPHY & $125
THE ULTIMATE PERFORMER – TROPHY & $125
THE ULTIMATE COSTUME AWARD – TROPHY & $100
THE ULTIMATE MUSICAL THEATRE NUMBER – TROPHY & $100
TURNING POINT AWARDS (Ballet Division)
OVERALL AWARDS
| JUNIOR DIVISION | INTERMEDIATE DIVISION | SENIOR DIVISION |
| SOLO – HIGHEST MARK RECEIVES A TROPHY | SOLO- HIGHEST MARK RECEIVES A TROPHY | SOLO – HIGHEST MARK RECEIVES A TROPHY |
| DUET/TRIO – HIGHEST MARK RECEIVES A TROPHY | DUET/TRIO- HIGHEST MARK RECEIVES A TROPHY | DUET/TRIO – HIGHEST MARK RECEIVES A TROPHY |
| GROUP – HIGHEST MARK RECEIVES A TROPHY | GROUP- HIGHEST MARK RECEIVES A TROPHY | GROUP- HIGHEST MARK RECEIVES A TROPHY |
THE TURNING POINT AWARD - TO THE POINTE SOLOIST WHO EXHIBITS A COMBINATION OF BEAUTIFUL TECHNIQUE AND PERFORMANCE QUALITY - TROPHY & $50
JUDGES CHOICE AWARD TO THE STRONGEST CONTEMPORARY BALLET SOLOIST - SCHOLARSHIP TO SUNDANCE SUMMER INTENSIVE VALUED AT $1000
* awards subject to change according to number of entries per weekend
DIVISIONS
JUNIOR DIVISION - AGES 4 TO 9
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION – AGES 10 TO 13
SENIOR DIVISION – AGES 14 AND UP
We believe that every student is worthy of recognition at our event. All participants will receive a medal according to where they place.
Platinum – 92% and above
Diamond – 89 to 91.9%
Gold - 86-88.9%
Silver– 80-85.9%
Bronze– 79.9% and under
Special Awards are given out at each adjudication session to celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding and unique contributions of the entries for that session.