Awards:

VIP DANCE focuses on every dancer during each exciting “Red Carpet Awards Ceremony.” Our unique awards and all-inclusive contests ensure fun for all.

Each routine receives an award for the adjudicated placement. Performers are awarded a beautiful medal and “VIP All Access Passes” for each routine.

In addition to the medal and "VIP All Access Passes" awarded to each routine, a charitable donation will be made for every award that is presented.

Read more about our 'Dancing For Charity' Program by clicking here.

Dance-Off Awards

Hollywood VIP List Top 10
On the final evening of the Nationals Finals, the top 20 scoring groups and/or duo-trios in the Hollywood Level of the National Finals Competition will re-perform in the VIP DANCE-OFF to compete for a spot in the VIP List Top 10. All routines making it on the VIP List Top 10 will receive cash awards and will be featured on the website on VIPtv. Depending on the number of studios entered in the National Finals, each studio will be limited to the maximum number of routines allowed to compete for the VIP List Top 10.

Hollywood Icon Award
On the final evening of the Nationals Finals, the top 3 scoring solos in the Hollywood Level of the National Finals Competition will re-perform in the VIP DANCE-OFF to compete for top soloist, the Hollywood Icon Award. The winner will receive a cash award and will be featured on the website on VIPtv.

Broadway Star Award
On the final evening of the Nationals Finals, the top 5 scoring groups and/or duo-trios in the Broadway Level of the National Finals Competition will re-perform in the VIP DANCE-OFF to compete for the top Broadway Level routine, the Broadway Star Award. Depending on the number of studios entered in the National Finals, each studio will be limited to the maximum number of routines allowed to compete for the Broadway Star Award.

VIP Entertainment Award
One group dance from each studio is chosen as the “Most Entertaining” and will re-perform at the VIP DANCE-OFF to compete for the “Outstanding Entertainment Award”.

VIP National Title Winners
Winners of the National Title Competitions will be awarded at the VIP Dance-Off. Title Winners will be featured on the website on VIPtv. Click here for more info on the Title Competition.

Special Awards

VIP Studio Awards
Students, teachers, and choreographers of each studio are presented with a special award representing the most outstanding qualities of the studio. Awards include Style, Technique, Energy, Showmanship, and Overall Performance. (Studios must enter a minimum of 5 entries OR a have a minimum of 10 competing dancers at the event to qualify for a Studio Award.)

Costume Awards
Costumes are chosen by the judges as being imaginative and creative with great amounts of aesthetic appeal while enhancing the overall concept and appearance of the routine.

Choreography Awards
The judges award choreography when it is viewed as having artistic appeal and choreographic elements are incorporated in an original, unique, and inventive way.

Dance Division Performance Awards
Routines are recognized for having outstanding performance qualities and technical execution in the styles of jazz, tap, lyrical, ballet, acro, or hip-hop.

Judges Choice Awards
Judges create and present awards to performers at each awards ceremony.

High Score and Cash Awards

High Score Awards
High Score Awards are presented in each category for both the Broadway Level and the Hollywood Level. Soloists, when competing two or more solos, may only place once in the high score rankings. The judges break all ties for High Score.

Cash Awards
Cash Awards are presented to division high score winners in the Hollywood Level only. When 5 - 9 entries compete in a given division, a 2009 Regional Gift Certificate will be awarded to the 1st Place High Score Winner. When 10 or more entries compete in a given division, a cash award will be presented to the 1st Place High Score Winner. Dance-Off Cash Awards will be awarded regardless of the amount of competing entries. Cash Awards must be redeemed within 60 days from the date of issuance. VIP DANCE has the right to substitute Gift Certificates for Cash Awards at any time deemed necessary.

Adjudication:

Scoring is based on technique, performance, choreography, and overall appearance.

All entries in both levels (Intermediate & Advanced) will be adjudicated by the same scoring system and judging criteria with critiques geared toward the appropriate level. Click here for more information about the competitive levels.

Scoring System

National Finals Qualification

Pre-qualifying for National Finals:
Any routine (solo through production) receiving a silver medal standing or greater at any VIP DANCE Regional Competition qualifies to participate in the Grand National Finals. Any routine that did not qualify at a regional event may qualify at the National Finals Preliminary Competition. All ages are determined as of January 1, 2008.

Pre-qualifying for Solo Title Competition:
Any solo routine in the Hollywood Level receiving a High Gold or Platinum standing at a regional event qualifies for participation in the National Finals Solo Title Competition. Dancers qualifying with more than one solo may choose one to enter into the National Title Competition, not necessarily the highest scoring at the Regional. All solos entered in the National Title Competition will not be eligible for High Score Cash Awards. Solos qualifying at the National Finals Preliminary Competition are not eligible for the Solo Title Competition.