Performance Judging
To determine the Overall Score, judges take the Total Points and divide by this number (shown as “Overall Score / ___”)
What is 6?
Any personal adornment worn on the body.
What is jewelry?
This style of dance emphasizes sharp, precise arm movements requiring strong upper body strength and endurance.
What is Pom?
Local camp that many teams have attended and some dancers are awarded an All Star title
What is Thunderbird Dance Camp?
Popular movie series that features Channing Tatum & eloborate dance battle sequences
What is Step Up?
On the scoresheet’s rating scale, an Overall Score from 75 to 84.99 earns this performance rating label
What is Outstanding?
When a top persons base of support is at shoulder height.
What is prep level?
This style of dance integrates tricks and floor‑based skills - such as aerials, walkovers, and controlled tumbling
What is Acro?
Longest working coach in DDCA History
Who is Annie from Centennial?
Popular dance troupe known for their kicklines?
Who is the Rockettes?
A routine with clear technical training, correct placement, and strong physical dynamics, but inconsistent timing and spacing would most likely see its score impacted in which sub-caption?
What is Precision?
You may hold on to your pom and execute this airborne front or side tumbling move.
What is an aerial?
Grounded Latin urban dance style. Driven by the dembow rhythm, characterized by bent knees, strong hip initiation, and continuous groove that originates from the pelvis and core. Emphasizes body isolations, weight shifts, and confident musical connection, prioritizing rhythmic control and presence over sharp accents or classical line.
What is Reggaeton?
What the Show Division used to be called
What is the Speciality Division?
Move created by Michael Jackson premiered at Motown 25
What is the moon walk?
A routine shows strong concept and performance commitment, but the overall design lacks clarity and focus; this concern should be addressed within this specific subcaption.
What is Creativity?
A stunt in which the top person in a prone position supports the upper body by placing hands on the shoulders of a base while the lower body is supported by another base's extended arms.
What is a Swedish Fall?
This performer/choreographer is most often referenced for discipline and elevating Jazz dance in mainstream media. She founded her own dance academy in 2001. Notable works: Fame, West Side Story, and Grey's Anatomy.
Who is Debbie Allen?
Highest scoring routine in the last 10 years.
What is Canby Show 2018? (95.55)
Famous singer/actor who began her career as a back-up dancer on "In Living Color"
Who is Jennifer Lopez?