THE ULTIMATE DANCE CONNECTION AWARDS
Over 175 awards will be given out at each 2012 location!
OVERALL AWARDS – NOVICE
|
Solos - 1st thru 5th |
| Duet/Trios - 1st thru 5th |
| Small Groups - 1st thru 5th |
| Large Groups/Lines - 1st thru 5th |
OVERALL AWARDS – CONNECTION LEVEL ONE
(5 OR LESS HOURS OF TRAINING A WEEK)
| JUNIOR DIVISION | INTERMEDIATE DIVISION | SENIOR DIVISION | |
| SOLOS | 1st thru 5th | 1st thru 5th | 1st thru 5th |
| DUETS/ TRIOS |
1st thru 5th | 1st thru 5th | 1st thru 5th |
| SMALL GROUPS | 1st thru 5th | 1st thru 5th | 1st thru 5th |
| LARGE GROUPS | 1st thru 5th | 1st thru 5th | 1st thru 5th |
OVERALL AWARDS – CONNECTION LEVEL TWO
(6 OR MORE HOURS OF TRAINING A WEEK)
| JUNIOR DIVISION | INTERMEDIATE DIVISION | SENIOR DIVISION | |
| SOLOS | 1st thru 5th | 1st thru 5th | 1st thru 5th |
| DUETS/ TRIOS |
1st thru 5th | 1st thru 5th | 1st thru 5th |
| SMALL GROUPS | 1st thru 5th | 1st thru 5th | 1st thru 5th |
| LARGE GROUPS | 1st thru 5th | 1st thru 5th | 1st thru 5th |
BALLET OVERALL AWARDS
1st Place Recognition for Junior Solos , Duet/Trios, Groups
1st Place Recognition for Intermediate Solos , Duet/Trios, Groups
1st Place Recognition for Senior Solos , Duet/Trios, Groups
ACRO OVERALL AWARDS
1st Place Recognition for the highest mark in the Junior Division,
Intermediate Division & Senior Division each
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN BE THE ULTIMATE DANCER
1st place winner receives a trophy and $500
2nd place winner receives a trophy
3rd place winner receives a trophy
(checks for this category are payable directly to the winner)
TOP STUDIO AWARD (marks are calculated by averaging the top 10 marks from each studio)
1st place winner receives a trophy and $300
2nd place winner receives a trophy and $200
3rd place winner receives a trophy and $100
4th place winner receives a trophy
5th place winner receives a trophy
PRODUCTION
The production with the highest mark receives a plaque
ADJUDICATORS 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)– plaque & $100
THE ULTIMATE TECHNICIAN – plaque &$100
THE ULTIMATE PERFORMER– plaque & $100
THE ULTIMATE MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE - plaque & $100
THE ULTIMATE COSTUME AWARD – plaque & $100
ADJUDICATORS PERSONAL FAVORITE - plaque (3 awards given per weekend - one per adjudicator)
* 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
ENTRY GUIDELINES
GROUP SIZE & TIME LIMITS
| SOLO | 1 dancer | 3 minutes |
| DUET/TRIO | 2 to 3 dancers | 3 minutes |
| SMALL GROUP | 4 to 9 dancers | 3 minutes 30 seconds |
| LARGE GROUP | 10 to 15 dancers | 3 minutes 30 seconds |
| LINES | 16+ dancers | 4 minutes |
| PRODUCTIONS | min 12 dancers | 12 minutes |
*Please note – the above time limits are a guide for teachers when choreographing routines. They are recommended, as adhering to these lengths will ensure that the day runs on time. Judges will also be able to fairly assess routines in the suggested times. Longer numbers only serve to tire the student and diminish their performance. If however, numbers are going to run past these time limits, please let The Ultimate Dance Connection know in advance so proper allotment of time can be scheduled.
***IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT ANY REQUIRED SET UP TIME FOR PRODUCTION NUMBERS IS REQUESTED IN ADVANCE***
AGES
4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult
CLASSIFICATIONS
NOVICE
Soloist – a student who has not competed in a solo before – may have danced in a Duet/Trio or Group
Duet/Trio – 100% of the dancers competing have not competed in a Solo, Duet/Trio before – may have danced in a Group
Group – must be comprised of 75% students who have not competed before
CONNECTION LEVEL ONE
Students who train for 5 or less hours a week. May have competed before. 100% of duet/trios must train 5 or less hours a week. 90% of group participants must train 5 or less hours a week.
CONNECTION LEVEL TWO
Students who train for 6 or more hours a week. May have competed before.
CONNECTION LEVEL THREE
Participants are considered professional. (receive payment for performing or teaching in excess of $3000 per year) Professionals may dance in a Connection Level Two category providing that 90% of the group is not deemed 'professional'. Connection Level Three dancers are not eligible for overall awards.
DANCE DISCIPLINE DEFINITION
JAZZ
A dance incorporating jazz technique. General lifts are permissible. The routine must not contain more than 3 acro tricks.
TAP
A dance incorporating tap technique. The music must not have pre-recorded tap sounds.
LYRICAL
A dance incorporating jazz technique which expresses the mood and the emotion of the music. Movements which demonstrate control, balance, extension and flexibility should be incorporated. The routine must no contain more than 3 acro tricks.
HIP HOP
A dance incorporating hip hop and street technique.
ACRO
A routine incorporating acrobatic/gymnastic technique. The routine may also contain 50% of dance movements such as jazz technique.
MUSICAL THEATRE 1
A routine which portrays an idea, theme or character. Inspiration may be taken from a musical stage production, movie or television production. MUST INCLUDE LIVE VOCALS.
MUSICAL THEATRE 2
A routine which portrays an idea, theme or character. Inspiration may be taken from a musical stage production, movie or television production. DANCERS LIP SYNC TO THE MUSIC.
STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY
A dance that has been created from inception to completion by a student, without help from a teacher. It may contain technique from any dance form.
OPEN
A dance which does not fall into any of the above definitions.
SCHEDULES
Tentative schedule will be sent out by email approximately 3 weeks before the festival date. Each studio should examine the tentative schedule closely to discover any scheduling difficulties. Please contact The Ultimate Dance Connection director as soon as possible to let her know of any errors or conflicts. Every effort is made to accommodate changes in scheduling, however, in certain circumstances, changes may not be possible. We will be unable to make any scheduling changes 5 days prior to the competition.
