Studio Awards

Any studio competing in group routines, regardless of level, will be entered for the following awards:
Costume
Entertainment
Choreography
Technique
Sportsmanship

Best Studio - The "Best Studio" award will be given to the studio who overall exemplifies outstanding qualities. These qualities will be based on the overall judgment of routines, backstage etiquette, and professionalism.

These awards will be chosen by the judges of the competition and awarded at their discretion. The above awards will be given to the following divisions: 12 & under Intermediate, 13 & over Intermediate, 12 & under Elite, and 13 & over Elite age levels. These will be announced at the final group awards ceremony of the competition.

The CROWN- The CROWN is the highest-scoring routine award. This award will be awarded to the highest scoring routine of the competition weekend in all levels: Novice, Intermediate, and Elite.

All judge's awards are determined and awarded by the judges of each regional or national competition, based upon their discretion.

Additional Entries

TITLE Division (All Levels: NOVICE, INTERMEDIATE and ELITE):

Any soloist may enter ONE (1) solo into the title division, which will also be permitted to compete for the overalls. This entry will include an additional fee upon registration. The following title winners for each level will be selected:

Mini Mr. and Miss REIGN (6 and Under)
Petite Mr. and Miss REIGN (Ages 7-9)
Junior Mr. and Miss REIGN (Ages 10-12)
Teen Mr. and Miss REIGN (Ages (13-15)
Senior Mr. and Miss REIGN (Ages 16-19)

Each title winner in each division will receive a TITLE trophy. The judge's decision and selection for the title will be discussed amongst each other and determined by several overall factors. The title winner, excluding Nationals, may not compete at multiple REIGN competitions throughout the year.

Competing Against Oneself

A solo performer is not allowed to compete against themselves in the same category.
In a Duet/Trio, at least 50% of the performers need to be different when competing in the same category.
It is acceptable to compete against yourself in Groups, Lines, and Productions.

Claiming Scores and Critiques

The studio director will access all scoring information and video/audio critiques online. REIGN Dance Challenge will make every effort to upload scores and critiques within a week after the competition unless technical issues arise. In the event of technical malfunction or breakdown of third-party software, REIGN cannot be held responsible for any failure to deliver video/audio critiques and scores.

The studio director will access all scoring information and video/audio critiques online via DanceBug. REIGN Dance Challenge will make every effort to upload scores and critiques within a week after the competition has been completed unless technical issues arise. In the event of technical malfunction or breakdown of third-party software, REIGN cannot be held responsible for any failure to deliver video/audio critiques and scores. (This may also apply to any photos taken during the event).

Other Important Information

REIGN Dance Challenge takes great pride in hosting captivating and family-friendly performances on our stage. Any routine that the judges deem inappropriate, whether in dance moves, costumes, or music, may be ineligible for High Score Awards and may result in point deductions or disqualification.