Question 1

Acro

Accepted Answer

Style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements.

Question 2

Character Ballet

Accepted Answer

A dance portraying a character, utilizing classical technique. Soft slippers or Pointe shoes may be used. Props may be used. Ethnic dances can be entered in this category.

Question 3

Classical Ballet

Accepted Answer

A dance using classical technique to classical music. Done in either soft slipper or point shoes. No props.

Question 4

Classical Pointe

Accepted Answer

Incorporating classical ballet technique using Pointe shoes

Question 5

Contemporary

Accepted Answer

A dance that is the exploration of the total movement potential of the body. It differs from commercial or competitive dance in that it is not bound by set standards, as well as defined styles such as ballet or jazz dance. Instead, it seeks to express a personalized vision, individualized approaches to the moving body and choreographic possibilities.

Question 6

Hip Hop

Accepted Answer

Style of dance that could include: - Street Style - Stepping - Old School Hip Hop - Video Style - Stomp - Dance Hall - Street Jazz/Pop - Clown - Reggaeton - Breakdancing - Hip Hop Fusions - Popping/Locking/Gliding - Krumping

Question 7

Demi Character

Accepted Answer

A dance using classical technique to semi-classical Character music

Question 8

Jazz

Accepted Answer

Dance using jazz technique

Question 9

Lyrical

Accepted Answer

A dance portraying an idea or theme

Question 10

Modern

Accepted Answer

Dance resembles modern art and music in being experimental and iconoclastic. Inspires audiences to a new awareness of inner and outer realities.

Question 11

Musical Theatre

Accepted Answer

Any dance suitable for stage using lip sync

Question 12

Production

Accepted Answer

A dance with 20 or more dancers using any combination of dance techniques. Production is not considered for the Golden Ticket.

Question 13

Song & Dance

Accepted Answer

Any dance suitable for stage, using live voice.

Question 14

Tap

Accepted Answer

Dance using various rhythmic patterns. Pre-recorded tap sounds may not be used. No Jingle taps are allowed.

Question 15

Other

Accepted Answer

A routine that may incorporate any one of or combination of styles already outlined or one that does not fit any of the categories already listed. All styles will be judged against each other in this category.

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