Categories & Age Divisions

DANCE CATEGORIES

Listed below are the different forms of dance that will be categories in the competition on February 25-28 . In addition, there is an explanation as to what judges will be looking for in each category. You may register for as many events as you would like. If a category or division has less than three entries, it will be combined with a similar category or division (as needed). For example; Jazz will be paired with the open category and the Ballroom will be paired will Folklorico.

• • • BALLET – Routine should contain ballet technique incorporating classic movements
    • FOLKLORICO– Routine must utilize folkloric/ethnic style of dance such as Hawaiian, Spanish, Polkas, Clogging, etc.
    • JAZZ– Routine must consist of jazz technique; splits and floor rolls are permissible.
    • LYRICAL/ CONTEMPORARY– Routine that combines both lyrical and modern movements.
    • MODERN– Routine consisting of interpretive movements using contemporary/modern techniques.
    • TAP/ CLOGGING– Routine consisting primarily of tap/clog technique.
    • POINTE– Routine must consist of pointe/toe technique. (This category is not permitted in the Primary Level)

In the above dance categories, only three gymnastic tricks are permissible. A deduction of 1 point per judge will result in routines that do not comply. Minimum lip-syncing and talking are permitted if a character is not portrayed.

• • • ACRO/GYMNASTICS– Routine using controlled movements and flexibility, walkovers, aerials, backhand springs, etc. Must incorporate dance technique.
    • BELLY DANCING– Routine that is primarily a torso-driven dance, with an emphasis on articulations of the hips.
    • BREAKING– Routine should consist of four kinds of movement: top rock, down rock, power moves, and freezes. Typically danced to hip-hop, funk music, and especially breakbeats.
    • COUPLES/BALLROOM FORMATIONS– Routine should include a style of ballroom dancing that has pattern or shadow team dancing by couples in a formation team. Styles that may be portrayed include; Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Quickstep, Viennese Waltz, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Swing, Jive, Samba, Mambo, Bolero, and Paso Doble.
    • FLAMENCO- Routine portrays Spanish folk music and dance. It includes cante, toque, baile, and palmas.
    • HIP-HOP– Routine demonstrating street style of jazz that incorporates hip-hop and/or funk choreography.
    • KICK- Routine should showcase clean, strong kicks, as well as team synchronization.
    • KRUMPING– Routines should focus on the four primary moves of krumping; jabs, arm swings, chest pops, and stomps.
    • OPEN– Routine creatively demonstrating any style of dance or a combination of dance styles.
    • POM POM– Routine using pom-poms with the incorporation of precise and definite movements.
    • POPPING– Routine should consist of street dance and funk styles along with a technique that involves quick contraction and relaxation of muscles to cause a jerk in the dancer’s body.
    • AERIAL DANCE WITH SILKS- Routine that incorporates an apparatus often attached to the ceiling, consisting of Silks and a Hoop.
    • SPARKLE (Adaptive Learning Dancers)

AGE DIVISIONS

There are 3 age divisions at Sun City Dance Classic divided into other sub-divisions for competition purposes. The Junior, Senior and Adult divisions consist of the following:

• • • Tiny Tots (8-): This division is for any competitors who are less than or 8 years old.
    • Junior Division (9-14): This division includes Junior I (9-11) and Junior II (12-14).
    • Senior Division (15-18): This division includes Senior I (15-16), Senior II (17-18)
    • High School Division: This category includes High School Dance teams.
    • Adult Division (19+): This division is for any competitors who are 19 years old or older.

When registering for the competition, please note that the average of ages in a group, duo, or trio will determine the category your team will compete in.

• • • However, the oldest member of the team must not exceed 3 years over the average age.
    • Any team member who is 20 years or older must compete in the adult division. Divisions will also be determined by their age as of February 1, 2022.
    • One 20-year-old will make the group a full adult group in the grand champions, the ages will not be averaged down on that day.