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SCORING

A panel of four judges will score each routine out of a total of 100 based on technical execution, performance, and choreography. Each routine will be awarded based on the average of their top three scores. The lowest score will be dropped. 

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DIAMOND - 95+

PLATINUM - 91-94.99

HIGH GOLD - 87-90.99

GOLD - 80-86.99

SILVER - 75-79.99

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AWARDS

Session Awards

Selected by our panel of adjudicators at each awards session. ​​

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  • Standouts of the Session - our judges will recognize routines that brought something special to the stage

  • Choreography of the Session - awarded to a routine that showcased exceptional choreography

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Overall Awards

We award the same overalls in the Novice, Pre-Competitive, and Elite categories. ​​

  • We will award the top 10 solos in each age division. A dancer with more than one solo can only place once in the top 10. 

  • A top 5 will be awarded for duo/trios, groups, and lines in each age division​

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standout dance challenge ambassadors

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The top soloist in each Elite age division will be awarded the opportunity to become one of our SODC ambassadors for the 2027-2028 competitive season. This includes an invitation to participate in a professional dance photoshoot and videoshoot for SODC promotional materials, a free solo entry for any 2028 Standout Dance Challenge event, and a scholarship opportunity with one of our partner organizations. ​​Dancers must compete in the Elite division to be named a Standout Dance Challenge Ambassador. 

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Top Production

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  • A top 3 will be awarded for productions​

  • A cash prize will be awarded to the Studio Director of the 1st Overall Production 

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A minimum of three production entries must compete in order for the cash prize to be awarded. 

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Adjudicator's Choice Awards

Our adjudicators will select routines for the following awards:

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  • Standout Choreography of the Competition in each of the Novice, Pre-Competitive and Elite divisions

  • Standout Performance of the Competition in each of the Novice, Pre-Competitive and Elite divisions

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The highest scoring routine of the competition in each discipline will be awarded in the Novice, Pre-Competitive and Elite divisions. This is not limited to group performances and will include solos, duos, and trios as well. ​​​

  • Acrobatics/Open

  • Ballet/Pointe

  • Contemporary/Modern

  • Hip-Hop

  • Jazz

  • Lyrical

  • Musical Theatre/Song & Dance

  • Tap

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BEST IN STYLE

Scholarships

Adjudicators will select dancers for a variety of educational opportunities including workshops, conventions, and industry experiences. A full list of sponsors and scholarship prizes will be announced on our social media page.​​

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Standout Champions

Awarded in the Novice, Pre-Competitive, and Elite categories. ​​

  • 12 & Under Champion will be awarded to the top group or line in the 12 years & under age divisions 

  • 13 & Over Champion will be awarded to the top group or line in the 13 years & over age divisions  

  • Cash prizes will be awarded to the Studio Director for all Standout Champion awards

  • A studio must have a minimum of 5 groups or lines entered into the competition across any division to be eligible for the Standout Champion awards

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