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Dance Competition

  • Age Divisions

    Micro Bubbles (5 and Under) 
    Mini (6-8)
    Junior (9-11)
    Inter (12-14)
    Senior (15-17) 
    Adult (18+)

    Lift-Off Level (Novice)
    Cruising Level (Part-Time)
    Stratosphere Level (Full-Time)

    Levels

  • Only the top 3 scoring routines in each category will be given a placement ranking.

    Scoring System

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    Pink Star - 84-87.99
     

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    Silver Star - 88-91.99

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    Special Star

    Five awarded each session

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    Gold Star - 92-95.99 

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    Supernova - 96+ 


  • Solos
    Novice: Top Three Solos of each level.
    Part Time: Top Three Solos of each level.
    Full Time: Top Three Solos of each level.

    Highest Solo Overall
    Cash $25.00

    Duets & Trios
    Novice: Top Duets/Trios of each level.
    Part Time: Top Duets/Trios of each level.
    Full Time: Top  Duets/Trios of each level.

    Highest Duet/Trio Overall
    Cash $50.00
     

    Quads

    Novice: Highest score.
    Part Time: Highest score.
    Full Time: Highest score.

    Highest Quad Overall
    Cash $75.00

    Small Groups
    Novice: Highest score
    Part Time: Highest score
    Full Time: Highest score

    Highest Group Overall
    Cash $100.00

    Large Groups
    Novice: Highest score
    Part Time: Highest score.
    Full Time: Highest score

    Highest Group Overall
    Cash $100.00

    Lines

    Novice: Highest score
    Part Time: Highest score
    Full Time: Highest score

    Highest Line Overall
    Cash $125.00

    Extended Lines
    Novice:     Highest score
    Part Time: Highest score
    Full Time: Highest score

    Highest Extended Line Overall
    Cash $150.00

    Production
    Top Production

    Highest Score Overall
    Cash $250.00

    Up, Up, & Away
     This award will be given to the routine that achieved the highest scoring mark of the event.
    Cash $500.00

    The Up Cup 

    The UP Cup is the highest studio honour at UP Dance Competition, awarded to the studio that demonstrates outstanding achievement across the entire event. More than a single score, the UP Cup recognizes consistency, versatility, and the ability to deliver excellence across multiple routines, styles, and levels.

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    This award reflects the studio that embodies the full UP standard: strong technique, compelling performance quality, professionalism on and off the stage, and a commitment to growth. It recognizes top results alongside the collective strength of a team working together to elevate one another.

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    The UP Cup is a living trophy. Each winning studio is engraved onto the cup, becoming part of its history, and the trophy is carried forward and displayed at every UP Dance event. In this way, it serves as a visible record of excellence, connecting each season’s winners and establishing a lasting legacy within the competition.

    Cash $1000.00

    Cash awards are offered only if the competition reaches a minimum of five-hundred entries.

  • The Sky High Award This award will be given to the dance that achieved the highest scoring
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    • Photography and videotaping are strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification. DRC/Video Judge will provide all video and photo services. Optional additional UP Media packages available. Content creation of any kind is prohibited in both the theatre and backstage.

    • Dancers must be ready to perform at least 60 minutes prior to their scheduled time.

    • Parents are not permitted backstage at any time.

    • Dancers may not compete more than once in the same category.

    • Explicit music, swearing, or inappropriate choreography will result in immediate disqualification.

    • If a dancer forgets their routine, they may perform again, but only with permission from stage management.

    • Parents may not approach the judges at any point during the event.

    • Up Dance Competition is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

    • Parents and teachers are responsible for the safety and supervision of their dancers. Dancers must not be left unattended or dropped off without an accompanying adult.

    • Vandalism to any property will result in disqualification.

    • No food or drink is permitted inside the theatres.

    • All judges’ decisions are final.

    • To qualify as a small studio, entries must not exceed 100 routines, and/or the studio must not have more than 55 individual dancers entered.

    • In the event of an injury preventing a dancer from competing, a doctor’s note must be submitted to our office at least one week before the event. Any refunds issued will be at the sole discretion of the director.

    • Up Dance Competition reserves the right to make last-minute changes to the schedule or event due to unforeseen circumstances.

    • Up Dance Competition reserves the right to add or subtract days or cancel a competition if necessary.

    • Up Dance Competition reserves the right to adjust the amount of cash awards based on the number of entries at each location.

    • All entry fees must be paid in full no later than March 1.  Entries with outstanding balances after this deadline will be subject to removal from the competition without guarantee of reinstatement.

    • No refunds on fees.

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