dance types

Jazz – must consist primarily of jazz technique

Tap – must consist primarily of tap technique. Recorded tap sounds are not permitted

Contemporary – elements of jazz, lyrical and classical ballet stressing versatility, improvisation and fluid dance movements

Lyrical – expressive dance style blending ballet, jazz, storytelling and emotions

Ballet/Pointe – classical ballet where dancers are marked on ballet technique

Cabaret/Musical Theatre – may include several dance types, vocalization, lip syncing, acro, acting combined with interpreting a song or character from a Broadway show, movie etc.

Hip Hop – consist of hip hop and street dance styles

Street jazz – consist of jazz and street dance styles

Step/Line – consist of traditional step dance techniques and/or line dancing styles

Highland – consist of traditional highland dance techniques

Acro – consist of at least 50% acrobatic/gymnastic stunts incorporating dance technique and choreography

Modern – consist of modern and ballet techniques reaching beyond standard jazz vocabulary

Song and dance – consist of dance and vocalization to interpret a song/character from a Broadway show or movie with or without a microphone (dancer must provide own mic if required)

Improv – dancing any style to a song selected by organizers and heard only prior to performance

Own choreography- any dance style that is choreographed ONLY by the dancer(s) performing in an Open classification only.

Open – anything that does not apply to any of the above categories should be included in this category