Competition Levels
NOVICE - This is a beginner
level extended to all ages. Competitors must be in the first year of competitive dance with the following exception. Soloists
and duet/trios who have never competed as a soloist or duet/trio before may compete in this category. 75% of group competitors
must be novice. Novice solos are not eligible for title.
RECREATIONAL –This level is extended to all ages and is designed for
students who take 4 hours or less of dance classes per week. It is NOT mandatory that you enter the Recreational Level if
the participants take 4 hours of dance classes or less. The Recreational Level is not eligible for Title. If a student is
entered in the Recreational Level for any routine, all routines they compete in must be in the Recreational Level. You cannot
compete in the recreational level in one routine and then compete in the Competitive level in another routine. The only exception
to this rule is for Line/Production routines in the Competitive Level.
COMPETITIVE – This level is extended to all ages. All dancers who take more
than 4 hours of dance classes per week must compete in this Level.
Performance Divisions
• Types of entries are Solo, Duet/Trio (Duets and Trios compete against each
other), Small Group (4-9 performers), Large Group (10-18 performers), Line (19 or more performers). Soloists may only perform
one routine in each performance category. All solo performances in the competitive division are eligible for the SuperStar
Title.
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Ensure that the category and age division that you have entered are correct. We will not make changes at the event.
• Teachers/professionals
may not compete in the regular Solo or Duet/Trio Divisions. They must compete in the Pro/Am Category. They may however compete
in Large Groups and Lines.
• SuperStar reserves the right to limit solo entries due to time constraints. Once the solo limit
has been reached, no more
solo entries will be accepted. Entries are on a first come basis.
Age Divisions
• Competitive contestants
will perform in the following age categories; 4 yrs & under, 5 yrs, 6 yrs, 7 yrs, 8 yrs, 9 yrs, 10 yrs, 11 yrs, 12 yrs,
13 yrs, 14 yrs, 15 yrs, 16 yrs, 17 yrs and 18 yrs. They will then be placed in Junior (8 yrs & under), Pre-Teen (9-12
yrs), Intermediate (13-14 yrs), or Senior (15 yrs & over) classifications.
• Novice and Recreational contestants will perform in the following age categories;
; 4 yrs & under, 5-6 yrs, 7-8 yrs, 9-10 yrs, 11-12 yrs, 13-14 yrs, 15-16 yrs, 17-18 yrs. All Novice routines regardless
of age in a particular performance division will compete against each other for overall awards. Recreational Level routines
will be placed in Junior (12 yrs & under) or Senior (13 yrs & over) classifications for overall awards.
• For Duets/Trios, Groups
and Lines, the average age of the total members in the routine will be the age division in which they will compete. To determine
this, add the ages of the competitors then divide by the number of competitors. When an average age ends in .5 or above, round
up to the next age. Should a question arise, competitors will be required to provide proof of age.
• Names, birthdates and ages of all
competitors must appear on the official SuperStar entry form.
• ALL AGES ARE AS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE COMPETITION. If a protest
should arise regarding age, all competitors must be prepared to show proof of age. All protests must be made in writing within
one half hour of the incident to the SuperStar Director. All protests must be identified and signed personally.
General Categories
ACROBATIC DANCE - A routine
using controlled moves such as walk-overs, limbers, handstands, chest rolls, illusions etc. Can contain gymnastic passes.
Can contain flexibility moves or contortionist moves. Must contain dance moves/steps and choreography. The routine must contain
60% acro and 40% dance.
BALLET - Routine must contain ballet technique while incorporating classical movements. Routine can be choreographed
to any style of music. Ballet slippers must be worn. No tricks allowed.
CHARACTER - A routine portraying a recognizable character throughout the performance.
Can be from a stage show, play, movie, television or be a stereotype such as a policeman or farmer. Can incorporate dance
or acrobatic technique. Routine should not contain more than 50% acrobatics.
CHARACTER BALLET - A routine utilizing a majority of ballet technique to portray
a character. Demi Character should be entered into this category. No tricks allowed.
CLOGGING - A routine utilizing clogging technique and
style. No tap sounds are permitted on music.
FOLKLORIC - A routine using an ethnic style of dance.
HIP HOP - Contemporary dance styles (Freestyle, Street
Dance, Krumping, Funk , etc.), choreographed to contemporary music.
JAZZ - Routine should consist primarily of jazz technique.
LYRICAL - Routine should demonstrate control,
balance, and flexibility and relate to the mood and feeling of the music. No pointe shoes permitted.
MODERN - Interpretive dance using balance
and control. Must use accepted and contemporary style “Modern Dance” technique and movement.
MUSICAL THEATRE - Routine should interpret
a Broadway style theme/show. Participants should lip sync to the music.
OPEN - For any routine not fitting into any other categories or a routine with
one or more dance or performance styles. No trick limitations.
POINTE - Routine should consist of pointe technique while incorporating classical
movements. Routine can be choreographed to any style of music. Pointe shoes must be worn.
PRODUCTION - To compete in this category, routines
must have 19 or more competitors. Routines can incorporate any style of dance but should offer a production quality with a
story line or the routine may be moved at Judges’ or Director’s discretion.
SONG AND DANCE - Must contain both singing and any
listed category of dancing. Judging will be based on both dancing and singing. All participants must both dance and sing.
50% of routine must be dance. Back up vocals are permitted. No special sound equipment or microphones are to be attached to
SuperStar sound equipment. One cordless microphone will be provided by SuperStar.
STEP DANCING - A routine utilizing Step Dancing technique
and style. No gymnastic tricks are
permitted. No tap sounds are permitted on music.
TAP - Routine should contain tap technique. No tap sounds may be on the music.
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED...3
TRICKS MAX. ALLOWED IN ALL CATEGORIES
Special Categories
PRO-AM - For teachers, assistant
teachers or professional dancers. A “professional” is defined as a person who receives financial gain by teaching,
performing or demonstrating. The only exception is for students who teach in exchange for dance classes. This category is
not eligible for Nova or High Score Awards. (Time limits and entry fees for the regular categories apply.)
STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY - For Students only
with no help from teachers. Judging is primarily on choreography. The winning routine will receive a trophy. Go for it!
We can hardly wait! (Time limits and entry fees for the regular categories apply.)
PHOTOGENIC - Award to be presented to the solo contestant
judged most photogenic. Entries must accompany a recent 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 black and white or colour head shot. This category
must be entered at the competition. Bring photos with you to the competition and hand them in to the SuperStar coordinator
during morning registration. Photos should be picked up at the competition. We are not responsible for photos not picked up
after the competition. This category is not eligible for the Platinum, Nova or High Score awards. Awards for this category
will be presented during the final awards presentation of the weekend.
VOCAL - Backup vocals, no lead vocals, are allowed on the cassette tape. One cordless
microphone will be provided. Not eligible for the High Score Awards.
ADULTS ONLY - Open to adult groups (over 18), who love to dance and wish to participate
at Superstar. This is not a division for serious students. This category is not eligible for Platinum, Nova or High Score
Awards.
BABY
STEPS – A perfect introduction to competition. All participants must be 6 yrs. or under.
