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DANCE COMPETITION GENERAL RULES, DIVISIONS + SCORING

Rules + Guidelines + Notes

NOT A STAY TO PLAY EVENT
This event is not a Stay to Play event. Team WOW will provide recommendations and group rates for accommodations closest to the event with the best amenities.

ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY

  • Current Grade or Age as of 8/31/22
  • Must be on Roster
  • Verified waiver signed with their birthday

CROSSOVERS

  • Unlimited within program
  • Between “rookie” & “pro” not permitted

ON-SITE REPLACEMENTS

  • Same program
  • Meet division age requirement 

AGE APPROPRIATE

  • Vulgar or suggestive music
  • Age appropriate moves
  • Uniforms
  • Could result in disqualification

MUSIC
Must upload music PRIOR to event weekend

TIME LIMIT
2 minutes 30 seconds max for all routines. Timing begins with first beat of the music or first choreographed movement.

INJURIES

  • At the discretion of the Event Manager
  • Injured on the performance floor
    • Music stopped by a team rep  or Head Judge.
    • Team will be scheduled at a later time 
    • Scoring of second performance will begin at point of injury. 
  • Injured in warm-ups and athlete NOT able to compete
    • Event Manager will determine later performance time. 
  • Injured in warm-ups and that athlete IS able to compete
    • Team must perform at original performance time.

INCLEMENT WEATHER
WOW Factor Sports Cheer & Dance Events will proceed regardless of weather conditions. Please use your best judgement and caution when making travel decisions in inclement weather. No refunds will be given.

TEAM / GROUP DIVISIONS

DANCE : School Divisions

DIVISION AGE DETAILS
Elementary Jazz 6th Grade & Below No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Elementary Pom 6th Grade & Below No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Elementary Hip Hop 6th Grade & Below No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Elementary Kick 6th Grade & Below No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Elementary Open 6th Grade & Below No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Middle School Jazz 5th-9th Grade No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Middle School Pom 5th-9th Grade No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Middle School Hip Hop 5th-9th Grade No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Middle School Kick 5th-9th Grade No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Middle School Open 5th-9th Grade No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Junior Varsity Jazz 7th - 12th Grade No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Junior Varsity Pom 7th - 12th Grade No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Junior Varsity Hip Hop 7th - 12th Grade No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Junior Varsity Kick 7th - 12th Grade No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Junior Varsity Open 7th - 12th Grade No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Varsity Jazz 7th - 12th Grade No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Varsity Pom 7th - 12th Grade No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Varsity Hip Hop 7th - 12th Grade No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Varsity Kick 7th - 12th Grade No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Varsity Open 7th - 12th Grade No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.

DANCE : Collegiate Divisions

DIVISION AGE DETAILS
College Jazz College Enrollment No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
College Pom College Enrollment No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
College Hip Hop College Enrollment No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
College Contemporary/Lyrical College Enrollment No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
College Open College Enrollment No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.

DANCE : All Star/Studio Divisions

DIVISION AGE DETAILS
Tiny Jazz 6 and under No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Tiny Pom 6 and under No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Tiny Hip Hop 6 and under No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Tiny Contemporary/Lyrical 6 and under No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Tiny Open 6 and under No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Mini Jazz 8 and under No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Mini Pom 8 and under No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Mini Hip Hop 8 and under No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Mini Contemporary/Lyrical 8 and under No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Mini Open 8 and under No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Youth Jazz 5 to 11 years No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Youth Pom 5 to 11 years No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Youth Hip Hop 5 to 11 years No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Youth Contemporary/Lyrical 5 to 11 years No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Youth Open 5 to 11 years No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Junior Jazz 6 to 15 years No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Junior Pom 6 to 15 years No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Junior Hip Hop 6 to 15 years No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Junior Contemporary/Lyrical 6 to 15 years No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Junior Open 6 to 15 years No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Senior Jazz 12 to 18 years No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Senior Pom 12 to 18 years No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Senior Hip Hop 12 to 18 years No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Senior Contemporary/Lyrical 12 to 18 years No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Senior Open 12 to 18 years No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Open Jazz 14 years and older No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Open Pom 14 years and older No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Open Hip Hop 14 years and older No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Open Contemporary/Lyrical 14 years and older No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Open Open 14 years and older No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.

DANCE : Adaptive / Production / Exhibition

DIVISION AGE DETAILS
Adaptive Team Performance Any No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.
Production Any No Minimum time limit. Max 10 minutes
Exhibition Team Performance Any No Minimum time limit. Max 2 min 30 sec.

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