ADJUDICATED AWARDS
Each entry will receive a trophy for adjudication placement
(Platinum, High Gold, etc.) and each performer will receive
a custom enamel lapel pin. Studios have the option to donate
the cost of adjudication trophies (for groups only) to CTC's
charity partner, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing
muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding
worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive
health care and support services, advocacy and education.
For more information, visit the MDA website at www.mda.org.
Studios that choose to donate adjudication trophy costs
to charity will receive a certificate acknowledging the
donation and special recognition in the program.
HIGH SCORE AWARDS
CTC will recognize up to 10 of the highest scoring routines in each division and age class. This includes the Rising Star and Shining Star levels. Cash awards will be paid in both levels. A minimum of 5 entries in any particular age class, level, and division (i.e. Senior Shining Star Solo) is required for cash prizes to be awarded. If there are less than the required 5 entries, award certificates will be substituted for cash prizes. CTC reserves the right to alter amount of cash prizes or substitute award certificates at any time. No soloist may place more than once in the high score awards. Ties will be broken based on technique score.
The following cash awards will be paid to the top scoring
petite, junior, teen and senior routine in each division
and performance level:
Solo $100
Duo/Trio $100
Small Group $125
Large Group $125
Line $150
Vocal $50
Adult $50
The vocal performance category and adult age class will be eligible for a separate
overall cash award of $50. Vocal performances may be combined
in the 12 & Under and 13 & Over age classes for overall
awards. Award certificates may be substituted for cash awards
when necessary.
The SuperStar Award goes to the routine with the overall highest score in both the Rising Star and Shining Star Performance Levels. Solos, Duo/Trios and Groups are all eligible. If there are less than 150 entries in a regional, award certificates will be substituted for cash awards.
Checks for cash awards and/or award certificates will be sent via mail to the winning studios approximately two weeks after each regional event. Checks and award certificates will be issued to the studio only.
SPECIAL AWARDS
The following special awards will be given in the 12 & under and 13 & over age classes:
Costume Awards - awards for creative or original costumes.
Choreography Awards - awards for artistic and inventive choreography.
Performance Awards - awards are given in different categories (jazz, tap, clogging, etc.) for an exceptionally technical or outstanding performance in a category.
Showstopper Awards - awards for routines that are especially entertaining and deserving of additional recognition.
Judges' Choice Awards - awards created by the judges themselves to reward creativity, technique, style and a variety of other factors.
"Life of the Party" Award - goes to the studio with the best attitude and overall team spirit.
DANCER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
Dancer of the Year Finalist selections at regional competitions will receive a trophy, a jacket, and an invitation to compete in the Dancer of the Year Showdown at National Finals. They will also be invited to perform in our National Finals Opening Number on the final day of competition.
