A routine that demonstrates Jazz Technique, which may include classical, contemporary, hip-hop, funk, pop or lock. Routines must consist primarily of jazz technique.
COMPETITION GENRES
JAZZ
TAP
A routine that demonstrates Tap Technique and basic tap floor work. No Tap sounds on recorded performance music. Routines displaying clogging technique should be considered for the clogging category.
BALLET
A routine that demonstrates ballet technique, which should incorporate classical movements but may include some contemporary and interpretive movement. (Ballet Shoes only.)
POINTE
A routine that demonstrates ballet done en Pointe, containing classical technique.
MODERN
A routine consisting of contemporary modern movement, which demonstrates control and balance throughout and utilizes modern-specific technique such as contractions, tilts, etc.
LYRICAL
A routine that combines jazz and ballet techniques in fluid, controlled movement. Often has a story element that relates to the lyrics and emotion of the song.
HIP HOP
A routine that consists of fundamental Hip hop technique, and/or a routine that utilizes “trendy” styles of dance including, but not limited to: funk, pop, lock, jazz and break dancing.
MUSICAL THEATRE/CHARACTER
A routine in which the dancer(s) portrays a character or interprets a song from a Broadway or Theatrical Production while incorporating dance technique and movement.
CLOGGING
A routine incorporating clogging technique and movement.
DRILL/POM
A routine consisting of sharp, clean movements, kicks and jumps in drill team fashion. If poms are used they should be used consistently throughout the routine.
OPEN
A routine that utilizes any combination of dance techniques listed above or any dance style not previously listed.
CONTEMPORARY
A routine that incorporates modern vocabulary while also incorporating ballet technique.
ACRO
Any routine containing 3 or more tumbling passes will be automatically reclassified and considered for the Acro category unless already registered in the Open category.