Skip to content

Rules & Regulations

Competition Levels

When deciding what level to place your dancers,  please keep in mind that it should be determined by the dancers overall abilities, as well as the amount of technical classes taken at your studio per week. This should be determined at the discretion of your studio director. At MyVibe Dance competition, we offer these suggestions:
  • NOVICE LEVEL: This is for dancers who take technical classes 1-2 hours or less a week. This level is for recreational and beginner level dancers and/or those with little to no experience who may be competing for the first time. Dancers with TWO or more solos must enter at the Intermediate or Advanced Level.
  • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: This is for students who take technical classes between 2-4 hours per week. This includes weekly practice time in addition to classes.
  • ADVANCED LEVEL: This is for dancers who take technical classes 5 hours per week or more and is open to any and all participants. If a dancer’s skill level is at a true advanced level, they should be entered at the advanced level regardless of the number of hours taken per week.

It is important to note that dancers will be competing at the level their studio signed up with – Level placements CANNOT be changed the day of the competition.

Categories

MyVibe Dance Competition welcomes all styles of dance. Listed are the styles of dance which you can register under:
  • Contemporary
  • Lyrical
  • Jazz
  • Hip-Hop
  • Tap
  • Ballet
  • Acro
  • Musical Theatre
  • Production
  • Open*
*The open category is perfect for creative style routines that are not pertaining to the above categories. Styles may include (and are not limited to): pointe, ethnic or cultural routines, cheer/poms, character, and/or modern style pieces.

Prop Usage

Dancers may use props that are appropriate for family viewing, and do not pose a danger to the dancers or judges. Props must be moved on and off stage in a timely manner, and must be battery operated (if applicable). Any routine that uses dangerous or inappropriate props (knives, swords, faux guns, etc.) may be disqualified.

Overall Age Divisions

  • Petite Devision (5-8)
  • Junior Division (9-11)
  • Teen Division (12-14)
  • Senior Division (15-18)

Types of Entries

  • Solo
  • Duet
  • Trio
  • Small Groups (4-9 dancers)
  • Large Groups (10-14 dancers)
  • Production (15-20 dancers)

**Lines of 20+ dancers will not be allowed at this time to maintain the health & safety of our dancers and staff.**

We understand that this is a difficult time for everyone, and our goal is to maintain the health and safety of our dancers. If a dancer is feeling ill, we highly recommend pulling that dancer(s) out of the competition. All entry fees that need to be pulled from the competition due to an unforeseen circumstance (world emergency, sickness, natural disaster, etc.) will be refunded. We are also offering the option of using your payment as a credit towards competing in the next MyVibe Dance Competition.

Scoring

Each of the 3 judges will award up to 100 points based on the following criteria:
  • Technique: 40 percent
  • Performance: 30 percent
  • Musicality/Timing: 20 percent
  • Choreography: 10 percent

The total number of points to be scored per routine is 300 points.

There are 4 main adjudicated awards for MyVibe Dance Competition:

  • Gold: 240 - 254.9
  • High Gold: 255 - 269.9
  • Platinum: 270-284.9
  • Diamond: 285-300

Judges will note the level placement of each routine, and score accordingly.
All dancers that participate in the competition will also receive a pin for each of their routines.
Studio awards & plaques will be given at the end of each studio’s competition time slot. Overall competition awards will be announced via live-stream and will be delivered directly to your studio after the competition weekend.

All studios will receive their digital scoring sheets along with an audio of the judges critiques for each entry after the competition.

Music Time Limits

Solos, Duet & Trios: 3:00 min max

Small & Large Group Dances: 4:00 min max

Production: 10:00 min-max (Time limit includes prop set-up and entrance/exit time)

*.5 points will be deducted from the routines overall score for every second that goes past the allotted time limit*
*If extended time is needed for any group entries, please contact us for further review.*

The number of entries will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and will be limited to the amount of performance time available.