Please see style descriptions below. Any questions please ask staff at the venue on the day.
- CLASSICAL – Routine which must include classical steps and ballet technique. Ballet or pointe shoes only. If Demi Character in this section: Routine portraying an easily recognizable character throughout, such as a cat, clown, etc. with music, costume and dance. Can incorporate any form of dance or gymnastics/acrobatics. Routine may include 50% acrobatics/gymnastics.
- CONTEMPORARY – A routine which combines both lyrical and modern movements. Routine must show balance and control
- MUSICAL THEATRE/CABARET – Routine is theatrical in nature and is choreographed to music from broadway or a cinematic musical. Singing and/or lipsyncing is permitted, but not compulsory. Broadway Jazz style dance can be performed in this section.
- MUSICAL THEATRE (VOCALS ONLY) – Singing and/or Characterisation/Acting only, dance is NOT permitted in this section.
- SONG & DANCE – Routine must contain both singing & dancing. Singing or vocals not permitted on backing track. However, we do allow for some backing vocals and full vocals on the dance section only. This section allows for any style of dance to accommodate the singing (inc Tap)
- HIP HOP – A dance which consists of the latest street or break dance style, as seen in current dance videos.
- SLOW MODERN/LYRICAL – Routine is choreographed utilising lyrical technique and maintains the theme of the music in a slow, controlled movement that demonstrates a close connection to the musical piece. Dancers must display balance, flexibility and control.
- TAP – Routine is choreographed utilizing traditional or contemporary techniques/steps and/or rhythm patterns. No tap sounds are permitted in the music to aide the dancer. Dancers must wear tap shoes. Any style or tempo is permitted.
- STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY – Must be produced by the student with no teacher assistance.
- JAZZ (also known as MODERN) – Routine is choreographed utilizing jazz technique and movement. This involves moves such as splits, kicks and isolations.
- ACRO – Routine is comprised of gymnastic and/or acrobatic work with any amount of dance choreography.
- OPEN – Can be a 2nd routine in the same genre already performed or to be performed. Cannot just do it in this section If we have the style available in other sections. Can be a routine we don’t have a section for also.