Scoring & Awards

Dancers will be evaluated by judges during the Master Classes.  The scores a dancer receives from these classes will be combine with their variation scores to reach a final score and placement for the competition. 

• The scoring system consists of three elements: technique, musicality/timing, and artistry
• These elements will be evaluated by each judge.
• Total score is the average scores given by all judges.
• In addition to providing a numerical score for each participant’s performance, judges may offer personal comments on the score sheet to help guide participants in their training.
• Winners within each age division will be announced separately.
• All soloist contestants will be awarded based on combined scores for ballet and contemporary.
• Top 3 will be announced in each age category based on the highest average scores within each category.
• All participating dancers will receive a Relevé certificate.

RELEVÉ SENIOR GRAND PRIX AWARD: $700.00

AWARDS FOR EACH DIVISION

• Senior Solo (15-18)
• 1st place: $400.00
• 2nd place: $200.00
• 3rd place: $100.00
• Senior Ensemble (15-18) *Character, Modern, Contemporary
• 1st place: $300.00
• Senior Pas de Deux (15-18)
• 1st place: $200.00 (Per Winning Couple)
• JUNIOR GRAND PRIX AWARD: $400.00
• Junior Solo (12-14)
• 1st place: $200.00
• 2nd place: $100.00
• 3rd place: $75.00
• Junior Ensemble (12-14) *Character, Modern, Contemporary
• 1st place: $200.00
• Junior Pas de Deux (12-14)
• 1st place: $200.00 (Per Winning Couple)
• YOUTH GRAND PRIX AWARD: $200.00
• Youth (9-11)
• 1st place: $100.00
• 2nd place: $75.00
• 3rd place: $50.00

Performance

• After the competition and award ceremony conclude, the winners of each division as well as the judge’s choice numbers, will perform in an ending Gala.
• Solo winners will perform both their classical variation and contemporary/modern dance.
• Winners of the Pas de Deux/Ensemble age categories will perform their pieces at full length.
• At the judge’s choice, any number may be asked to perform, not only the select winners.
• This nonprofit performance is open to the competitors, families, and the general public.