Rules
Know the game
Everything you need to enter the right division and hit the stage ready.
Competitive Levels
Novice
First time competing, or 70% of the group are first timers.
Pre-Competitive
Training less than 9 hours a week.
Competitive
Training 9 or more hours a week.
Classifications
First time competing — or 70% of the group are first timers.
Solo
A mover who has never taken the stage for a solo at any dance competition.
Duet / Trio
Every mover in the pair or trio is a first timer. One experienced dancer and it moves up a level.
Groups
At least 70% of the group are first timers.
Dancers registered in more than 9 routines will be flagged in our registration system.
Dance Styles
Divisions & Time Limits
| Division | Number of Dancers | Maximum Time |
|---|---|---|
| Solo | 1 | 3:00 |
| Duet / Trio | 2–3 | 3:00 |
| Small Group | 4–9 | 3:30 |
| Large Group | 10–15 | 4:00 |
| Line | 16–22 | 5:00 |
| Extended Line | 23 plus | 6:00 |
| Production | 1–1000 | 12:00 |
Time Limit Policy
- 01
Timing begins with the first audible sound or visible movement and concludes with the final sound or movement of the routine.
- 02
A grace period of 10 seconds is permitted to allow for music fade-outs and technical variations.
- 03
Routines exceeding the grace period may be subject to a 1-point deduction at the discretion of Competition Management.
- 04
Movers & Makers reserves the right to enforce all time limits to ensure the competition remains on schedule.
Age Divisions
9 & under
Mini
10–12
Junior
13–15
Teen
16–19
Senior
20+
Adult
Group age is the average age of all dancers, as of January 1 of the competition year.