Judging
The judging panel will consist of 4 or more qualified, experienced judging authorities. Each number will be evaluated by 3 of the judges for technical ability, choreography, performance delivery, and appearance. Video critiques will be available for you to access on your Gotta Move DanceComp Genie account. Judge’s decisions are final. Gem Ranking Scores Pink Diamond 97-100 Diamond 95-96 Sapphire 93-94 Ruby 90-92 Emerald 86-89 Amber 80-85 Awards Solo, Duo, Trio >Every contestant receives a "Gotta Move" keepsake trophy with jewel denoting ranking score. >“Gotta Move! King Cap” or Rhinestone Crown awarded to all "1st place" and "Pink Diamond" rank level scores (1st place winners are cited only when there are 3 or more contestants in the division.) >“Specialty” awards for Technique, Showmanship, Choreography and Costume as nominated by judges. > High point awards for the top 5 SDT in each skill level > Overall High Point Duo/Trio recognized at the final awards ceremony >Miss “Gotta Move” Solo Overall High point Queen and 2 attendants awarded competition scholarships Studio Teams >Each Studio Team dancer receives a participation award. Participant awards are available to pick up at the front table during the team competition. Participation award pick up closes 1 hour prior to the last performing routine. >Each qualifying studio receives a large studio trophy with a plaque for displaying the place plates with jewel denoting ranking score. (Studios remitting less than $400 team entry fees will receive a handsome wall-plaque award in lieu of the large studio trophy.) >Overall High Point Awards for 1st-5th place in each skill level >$200 Gotta Move! Scholarship Studio Sweepstakes winner for highest 1st place average (minimum of 10 routines must be registered for studio qualification), >Cash prize awarded in each skill level as Best of Show for Highest scoring single team number . >Directors Chair "Hall of Fame/Director of the Year" At every competition, we recognize and welcome a studio to our Gotta Move Hall of Fame for a director who has attended Gotta Move competitions for multiple years, is always pleasant to work with, fosters good sportsmanship in her studio & demonstrates professional commitment and leadership to her student's dance education and experience. >"Judges Choice" plaques for each venue. >"Special Recognition Certificates" awarded for Technique, Showmanship, Choreography and Costume as nominated by judges. SCHEDULING NOTIFICATIONS Gotta Move! reserves the right to group SDT contestants of close ages from differing age categories in order to provide a competitive experience as needed. Example: Oldest Mini (9 yr old) to compete against youngest Junior (10 yr old) when there is no other equitable competition for the 2 contestants in their respective age/skill/genre categories, resulting in no more than one year age difference between the two. Gotta Move! reserves the right to combine genres of similar qualities to provide a competitive experience, ie: Jazz/Character, Lyrical/Ballet. Scheduling efforts are made to separate studio classmates when SDT registration numbers deem possible. |