Studio Nationals

At The Dance Challenge, we celebrate dancers who bring more than just technique to the stage. We value sportsmanship, performance quality, age-appropriate choreography and costuming, risk-taking, and true artistry. The Final Showdown is where those values take center stage.

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• All group routines are automatically eligible.

• Our judges will select a number of standout group routines that embody the spirit of The Dance Challenge—captivating performance, strong technique, and a commitment to artistry and authenticity.  

• There is no set number of routines the judges can select.

• Selected routines will be invited to take the stage again in The Final Showdown, where they will compete head-to-head for the ultimate title: Best of The Challenge.

• Finalists will receive a 2nd round of judges' critiques during the Final Showdown.

• Each studio can be represented a total of 1 time in each division.

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RULES:

• Scoring will be separate from regular adjudication:

20 pts Artistry & Musicality

20 pts Technique & Execution

10 pts Overall Impression

• Divisions:

12 & Under

13 & Over​

• All finalists in each division will be recognized and placed according to their total score.

• Total of 2 Best of The Challenge awardees, one in each division, will be awarded an exclusive "Best of the Challenge" banner.

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This is more than a final round—it’s a celebration of dancers who rise to the challenge and leave everything on the stage.