​2020 Guidelines 
​& Policies

SKILL LEVELS
(YOUR COACH WILL BE THE BEST JUDGE OF YOUR SKILL LEVEL)

• Tumbling is welcome in your dance choreography and will be judged only as it enhances your dance performance.   Routines that emphasize tumbling, contortion and acrobatic skills need to be entered in the "Open" or "Acro" Category. Beginning level dancers who are skilled in tumbling are encouraged to enter their routines as beginning level "Acro" where they can demonstrate more advanced acro skills without penalty.
• Please be careful that Choreography, music and costuming are age appropriate.  Our competition is designed for family viewing.  
• Any routine that the judges feel is NOT entered in the appropriate skill level (Beg, Low Int, High Int, Adv) will be judged and awarded in the appropriate skill level division (not the level originally entered in). The dancer's score will be adjusted to reflect the newly assigned level range for comparable and fair overall competition results.
• Beginning: Introductory level, learning rhythm, coordination, memorization.  Beginning dance moves (ie. Single pirouette, forward leaps, Chaines,  (Any Routines, solos or groups, with double+ pirouettes/piques, side/back leaps, back handsprings, aerial tumbling, fouettes or obvious "above beginning level" dance skills will be judged at the Low Intermediate level)  Beginning level dancers/teams who are skilled in tumbling are encouraged to enter their routines as beginning level "Acro" or "Open" category where they can demonstrate more advanced acro skills without penalty.  
• Low Intermediate: Double/triple pirouettes, side/back leaps, fouettes, back handsprings, aerial tumbling skills.  Developing technique & flexibility.  Attempting more challenging dance skills.  
• High Intermediate: Challenging dance movements/skills executed with good technique & flexibility.  Emerging artistic expression
• Advanced:  Very challenging dance movements/skills executed with excellent technique, flexibility and proficient artistic expression.
• Age Division Soloists enter as the age they will be on the date of competition. Age categories may be divided or combined as needed.

Genres
Jazz - Character - Lyrical - Lyr Contemporary - Modern Contemporary - Ballet - Pointe (no Beg level) -  Hip Hop/Street Dance - Ballroom (all styles) - Tap/Clog (Stage Only) - Cheer (stunting provide own mats) - Open (any style or combination of styles) - Acro - Studio Production
Music - Music downloading procedure is available on the new registration profile page. 
Props Must be covered with felt, carpet  or rubber on any surface that contacts the floor.  If the floor is littered during a routine, the dancer must be prepared to clean it up immediately following the routine.
​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 Dance Comp Genie account.  Judge’s decisions are final.
Awards  
Solo, Duo, Trio

• Every contestant receives a "Gotta Move" keepsake trophy with jewel denoting ranking score.  
• "1st place" and "Diamond" rank levels are awarded an additional “Gotta Move! King Cap” or Rhinestone Crown.   (A 1st place winner is cited only when there are multiple contestants in the division.)
• A specialty trophy is awarded to the high point SDT routine from each skill level and rosette ribbons for 2nd -5th places (Beg, Low Int, High Int, Adv).  Minimum of 10 routines in level required.
• A "Judges Choice" plaque is awarded for each venue.
• Additional “Specialty” awards for Technique, Showmanship, Choreography and Costume are also nominated by judges choice.

Studio Teams

• Each Studio Team dancer receives a participation award. 
• Each qualifying studio receives a large studio trophy with a plaque for displaying the place plates with jewel denoting ranking score. 
• 1st-5th Overall High Point Awards in each skill level.
• Studio Sweepstakes winner for highest 1st place average (minimum of 10 entries to qualify), 
• Best of Show for Highest scoring single team number in each skill level.
• Director "Hall of Fame" directors chair.
• "Judges Choice" plaque for each venue.
• Additional "Specialty" awards for Technique, Showmanship, Choreography and Costume are also nominated by judges choice

​Competition Schedule  A preliminary schedule of performance will be emailed as well as posted on this website home page 3 weeks prior to competition.  If any schedule changes need to be made, they must be emailed or called in no later than 1 week prior to competition.  Your dancer’s scheduled time may necessitate him/her to miss some school on Friday depending on the competition location. 
​**Note that SDT dancers do not have the option to choose their stage or gym venue.  Marley floors are available on stage only at Ogden, Juan Diego and Provo locations.
Cancellations & Refunds
Full refunds minus a $5 handling fee per dance will be granted until a schedule has been constructed.  Half refunds will be granted after a schedule has been constructed (3 weeks prior to competition date) unless accompanied with a doctor's note of disability. 

Questions?  call 801-360-1115 or email GottaMoveCompetitions@Gmail.com

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