American Dance Awards National ChampionshipsThe Ultimate ChallengeWhat to expect when you attend an American Dance Awards National Championship.American Dance Awards takes pride in producing one of the largest International Dance Championships in North America. To attend, you must qualify in a regional event by receiving a Silver Medal standing or higher. Once you commit to attend our National Championships, you will be placed on 1 of two or sometimes three teams. Each team will have their own panel of 3 scoring judges and one special awards judge. Your school will then compete all week against other schools on your team to ultimately get into the danceoff. Each respective team will have their own set of high score awards. The danceoff consist of a 12 & under and 13 & over age division. The top 5 scoring solo, duo/trio, small group, large group, class, extended and production entries from each team compete against each other In the danceoff. The danceoff is judged by a separate panel of 5 judges. These judges have not seen any routines involved in the danceoff. The high and low scores are dropped to determine the overall winners. Cash Awards are given to the winners in each division 1st - 3rd place. The Gold Family Award is awarded to the overall highest scoring entry in the 12 & under danceoff. $5000.00 The George Lon Memorial Award is awarded to the overall highest scoring entry in the 13 & over danceoff. $5000.00 America's Choreographer of the Year is awarded to the overall highest choreography score in the entire danceoff. A regional Diamond Choreography Award is needed to be eligible. $2000.00 America's Young Choreographer of the Year is awarded to the overall highest young choreography score in the entire danceoff. A regional Young Choreographer Award is needed to be eligible. $1000.00 Video Awards Extravaganza! All high score awards are presented the evening following the 12 & Under and 13 & Over Dance-off. We call it the Academy Awards of Dance. Entertainment, special guests and an evening of fun makes it an event not to miss. America's Dancer of the Year. At our regional events we present a Title competition in which all solo entries are eligible to win a title at no extra cost added to the solo fee. The regional title winners are invited to compete at our National Championships against all Title winners from the USA and Canada in their respected age divisions. To be named America's Dancer of the Year National Winner has become the most sought after and prestigious Titles in North America. Each age division averages 30-35 females and 10-15 males. The competition is incredible and gets better every year as these talented dancers compete from across the United States and Canada. The title competition is adjudicated by a 5 judge panel and the high and low scores are dropped. The title contestants will have an opening number, a video interview, adjudicated classes and an amazing talent competition. One of the best things about attending an American Dance Awards National Championship are the master classes with some of the best dance educators in North America. And they are absolutely FREE!!! We also have many extra activities and showcases. ADA is a great place to share your talents, learn from others, be inspired, and make lifetime friendships with dancers from all over North America! [Go to National Championship home page]
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