Age Divisions

• Competing dancers must be at least 7 years of age. (Ready, Set, Dance! dancers may compete as long as the average age of the entry remains 7+.)
• NEW! To reach the average age of an entry, add all the ages together and divide by the number of dancers in the entry. After averaging the age, DROP THE DECIMAL to come  up with the competition age for the entry. Names, ages and birthdates of all dancers must appear on the entry form or it will not be accepted. All competing dancers must be prepared to present proof of age should a question arise. All ages are as of January 1, 2013. 
• The average age of each entry may not drop more than one age division below the age of the oldest dancer in the entry, regardless of the actual average age. Example: If an entry contains dancers ranging in age from 9-18, the entry may not compete younger than 13-15 (one division younger than the oldest dancer-18). National Season Finale! competition average ages are as of January 1, 2013. 

Performance Divisions

JAZZ consists of primarily jazz technique, utilizing uptempo music.

BALLET consists of ballet or pointe technique. Must include classical steps and movements.

TAP consists of tap technique. Tap shoes only.

LYRICAL consists of jazz and ballet technique - emphasizing strength, control, and interpretation.

MUSICAL THEATRE consists of Broadway/theatre dance styles.

CONTEMPORARY consists of modern and ballet technique, reaching beyond the standard jazz vocabulary.

HIP-HOP consists of street, funk, MTV video style jazz technique.

SPECIALTY consists of all other categories, ethnic, acro/gymnastics, novelty, etc.

Judges reserve the right to change the competing dancers category if the number has been entered improperly.

Competition Divisions

NEW! You may purchase one additional minute of time for any group, line extended line, or production- just $5 per dancer!

(Each dance studio may apply their own additional fees, when necessary.)

• All fees are due with entry forms. No entry fees are refundable.
• Competition fees are to be submitted on ONE studio business check.
• No Canadian/International checks accepted - bank money orders in US funds only. Make all checks payable to: NYC DANCE ALLIANCE