Question 1

SCORING

Accepted Answer

STANDINGS:

Emerald	285-300
Platinum	270-284.99
Gold	255-269.99
Silver	225-254.99

1st, 2nd and 3rd will be announced if the category has 3 or more entries

Question 2

MARKING BREAKDOWN

Accepted Answer

All routines will be marked accordingly by our panel of qualified judges:

50% technique
20% performance
20% musicality (timing, understanding of aong, texture in movements)
10% stage presence (costumes, choreography, music, age appropriate)

Question 3

TROPHIES & AWARDS

Accepted Answer

Trophies and cash awards for overall high scores (performance division does not qualify for finals or cash awards). The highest scoring performance routine will be invited to guest perform at the Emerald Cup and automatically is awarded $250.

• Top routines per division in each genre will be invited to our final showdown. Each judge picks one winner for a total of $1500.00 grand prize to be won.
• Student choreography awards
• Studio Spirit Award
• Choreography of the session awards
• Overall choreography award
• Overall awards per genre and division
• Emerald scholarships and more

AWARDS

RULES & REGULATIONS

SCORING

MARKING BREAKDOWN

TROPHIES & AWARDS