Ultimate Dance Awards
Dancers in the Performance, Competitive and Ultimate
category that receive the ULTIMATE AWARD will receive a Crystal Award.
Mini: 6 & Under
Petite: 7-9
Junior: 10-12
Teen: 13-15 Senior: 16-19
Performance
Competitive
Ultimate
GENERAL AWARDS:
Every entry/routine will receive an award representing their adjudicated award from a panel of three judges.
Ultimate Dance Tour's adjudications are: Gold,, High Gold, Platinum, High Platinum, Ultimate
The highest adjudication you can receive, with an almost perfect score in the Performance, Competitive or Ultimate level is an Ultimate Crystal. Judges will choose from an Ultimate Ruby, Sapphire or Diamond award!
General and Overall Awards will be given to all dancers in all levels and age divisions.
*If a dancer has more than 1 solo, only the highest scoring solo will be eligible for overall awards.
ULTIMATE AWARDS:
Mini: 6 & Under
Petite: 7-9
Junior: 10-12
Teen: 13-15 Senior: 16-19
Mini: 6 & Under
Petite: 7-9
Junior: 10-12
Teen: 13-15 Senior: 16-19
Any Mini, Petite, Junior, Teen or Senior soloist or members of a duet/trio who scores a crystal award at any of our regionals, will automatically be considered an “ULTIMATE DANCER” and will be eligible to participate in our National Opening Number!!
ADDITIONAL AWARDS:
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Judges Awards: At every competition, judges will select solos or groups displaying standout qualities. Judges awards will not be based on adjudicated awards. Entries in all levels, ages and styles are eligible for Judges Awards.
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Dancer Technique Award: Awarded to a dancer with excellent technique
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Studio Technique Award: Awarded to a studio with excellent technique
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Choreography Award: Awarded to a routine with excellent choreography
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Inspired by Movement Award: Awarded to a routine that inspires the judges with their passion and love for performing.
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Ultimate Studio: This award will be given to the studio with the highest total score after adding the highest solos, duets/trios, small groups & large groups. The studio with the highest total score will receive the ULTIMATE STUDIO award.
PHOTOGENIC ENTRIES
These awards will be given to the dancers that prove to be the most photogenic. Photogenic entries can be submitted on the day of the competition at the merchandise table upon arrival. The photogenic contest consists of 3 age groups: 8 & under, 9-12 and 13 & up. All contestants must be registered at a regional or national event. Photogenic awards will be presented during the contests age division solo awards.
TITLE COMPETITION
The Title Competition is open to any dancer that is registered for a regional or national event. Dancers can submit one solo entry to be considered for the title. Titles are awarded in the Performance, Competitive, and Ultimate levels for Mini, Petite, Junior, Teen and Senior age divisions. All Ultimate tiles are gender inclusive.