UTAH DANCE REVIEW COMPETITION GUIDELINES

Categories:

Jazz: Consists primarily of jazz technique, utilizing uptempo music.
Ballet: Consists of ballet or pointe technique. Must include classical steps and movement.
Tap: Consists of tap technique. Tap shoes only.
Lyrical: Consists of jazz and ballet technique- emphasizing strength, control and interpretation.
Musical Theater: Consists of Broadway/Theater dance styles.
Contemporary: Consists of modern and ballet technique, reaching beyond the standard of jazz vocabulary.
Hip-Hop: Consists of street, funk, music video style jazz technique.
Specialty: Consists of ethnic, acro/gymnastics, novelty, etc.

Levels:

It is recommended that solo/duo/trio dancers enter the same level that their team has entered. For example: If Susie’s team is competing in advanced Jazz, Susie SHOULD compete her solo in the advanced division. We understand that there will be some exceptions. Directors should place their dancers at the appropriate level. If the judges unanimously agree that a dancer has been entered in the wrong level, his/her scores will automatically be moved up to the next level.

➢ Primary-Basic skills such as single pirouette, grande jete leaps, heel stretch. Dancers with 0 to 2 years of competition experience who are 14 years of age or under. This level is designated for the younger, less experienced dancer.

➢ Secondary- Skills might include a double pirouette, pique turns, side leap. Dancers with 2-4 years of competition experience. If a dancer has 4 or more years of competition experience AND is above the age 10, the ADVANCED LEVEL should be considered.

➢ Advanced- Skills might include a triple pirouette, advanced leaps and jumps, fouette turns. Dancers with 4-7 years of competition experience. If a dancer has 7 or more years of competition experience AND is above the age of 13, then the ELITE LEVEL should be considered.

➢ Elite- Any skills permissible. Dancers with 7 or more years of competition experience generally 13 years of age or older. Dancers in the ELITE LEVEL should display higher technical skills and abilities than the ADVANCED LEVEL dancers

Age Divisions:

Tiny: 3-4 years old
Petite: 5-6 years old
Mini: 7-8 years old
Elementary: 9-10 years old
Youth: 11-12 years old
Teen: 13-14 years old
Senior: 15-18 years old

-All ages are as of January 1st, the year of the event.

Utah Dance Review has the right to combine divisions in order to provide a competitive atmosphere

Competition Divisions, Fees and Time limits:

Solo: $120.00 3 minute max
Duet: $140.00 3 minute max
Trio: $210.00 3 minute max
Group (4-9) $38.00 per dancer 3 minute max
Line (10-15) $38.00 per dancer 3 minute max
Extended line (16-24) $38.00 per dancer 3 minute max
Production (12+) $38.00 per dancer 4 minute max

Directors can purchase an additional minute of time for any group, line, extended line or production for $5.00 per dancer

Music requirements:

All music will be uploaded. No exceptions. Instructions on how to do this will be emailed to the studio director.

Competition Awards

Adjudication awards will be presented to all competing entries who meet the Platinum, HIGH GOLD, Gold, Silver and Bronze criteria.
The top 30% in each level regardless of genre will be awarded with a top score award.
Several judges choice and specialty awards will be given in each level.
Outstanding soloists may be awarded with a scholarship.
All solo/duo/trio participants will receive a t-shirt
The top scoring solo/duo/trios will receive a special award
Top scoring soloist will also be named “Mr. or Miss Utah Dance Review”
Gorgeous personalized studio frames with a gold record awarded to each studio.
CASH prizes and studio banners given out at our Gala!
Primary and Secondary dancers will have their own awards ceremony separate from the Advanced/Elite award ceremony.
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY DANCERS WILL NOT HAVE A GALA BUT WE WILL AWARD THE OVERALL HIGHEST SCORING ENSEMBLE AND RUNNER UP IN BOTH THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY DIVISIONS