STREET JAZZ: Contains basic Jazz Technique but is danced to Hip Hop music. This is for the "in-between" Jazz & Hip Hop Danceform
 

TAP: Routine made up of primarily tap technique. No pre-recorded sounds allowed on track. (1 point/judge deduction)
 

JAZZ: A routine consisting of primarily jazz technique to upbeat music
 

LYRICAL:  Consists of jazz and ballet technique - emphasizing strength, control, and interpretation of music
 

CONTEMPORARY:  A fusion of jazz and ballet technique with a strong emphasis on modern technique and styles
 

HIP-HOP: Contains contemporary dance styles (freestyle, street dance, funk, music video type dances)
 

BALLET: Contains ballet technique while incorporating classical movements
 

POINTE:  Contains pointe technique and pointe shoes using classical music
 

CHARACTER BALLET: A routine utilizing majority of ballet technique to portray a character
 

CONTEMPORARY BALLET: Contains Ballet technique but the style is non-classical
 

ACRO: Routine made up of acrobatic tricks along with dance movement. At least 50% of routine must contain acrobatic tricks
 

OPEN: A routine that consists of any style of dance, or a combination of many styles. This category has no trick limitations. Ethnic Dance Forms can be put into this category
 

MUSICAL THEATRE: A routine that interprets a character throughout. Lipsync is permitted. Any form of dance is permitted
 

VOCAL: Routines must consist primarily of vocals. No microphones are to be attached to the Luv 2 Dance Competition sound equipment
 

SONG & DANCE: Routine must consist primarily of vocals and dance. 50% of routine must be dance. Back up vocals are permitted. Performer is to supply their own wireless mic(s) should they require one. 
 

MODERN: Routine must execute creativity and expression of music through modern technique
 

PRODUCTION: MAX of 10 min permitted for a Production piece with prop set up and exits. Any Large Group or Line routine utilizing sizable scenic pieces for choreographic impact or conveying a recurring theme through music or story may enter “Production”. Any Line containing 35 performers or more must enter “Production.” Routine may utilize Expanded Time if additional time is required
 

NEW!! PHOTOGENIC CATEGORY: Contestant must submit an 8x10 headshot to judges. Please have name, height, weight, and age written on back. A separate score sheet will be completed by each Adjudicator for each photo submitted.