LEVELS & SCORING

Level Descriptions:

*Please register each individual dancer in their correct level!

SPARK – (Level 1) These dancers should have 0-2 competitive years’ experience, per specific category, and focus on basic dance techniques, terminology, tap sounds, strength, flexibility, teamwork and performance.

FLARE – (Level 2) These dancers should have minimum of 2 years competing, per specific category, and are showing growth in all their “Spark” techniques. In addition, incorporating formations, connecting to their techniques, bodies, & teammates.

BLAZE – (Level 3) – These dancers should have a minimum of 4 years competing, per specific category. Clear indication that they continue to build strength and control in their “Spark – Flare” levels as well as trust, and support within their teammates. Formation changes, lifts, partnering and transitions should be smooth. These dancers should also have great stage presentation, crisp tap sounds and clear understanding of a storyline and choreography.

FLAME – (Level 4) – These experienced dancers should have a minimum of 6 years competing, per specific category, Show significant growth and strength in all of their “Spark-Blaze” levels. In addition, we should see their comfort to perform, entertain and move an audience. These dancers may show they have great technique and are prepared with confidence to continue their education in the dance industry.

*Dance ROUTINES that show more clean/advanced techniques than the level they are registered in, at any level, will be honored and “FIRED-UP” to the next level.

AWARD	SPARK – Level 1	FLARE – Level 2	BLAZE – Level 3	FLAME – Level 4
Bronze	Below 245	Below 250	Below 260	Below 270
Silver	245-259.9	250-264.9	260-269.9	270-279.9
Gold	260-269.9	265-274.9	270-279.9	280-284.9
Platinum	270-279.9	275-284.9	280-289.9	285-294.9
Lion Platinum	280-300	285-300	290-300	295-300

*Routines must QUALIFY for Nationals, receiving a Gold or higher score. 

*Additional special Invite to nationals, may also be awarded.

Judges Scoring Criteria are based on the following:                    

Technique/Execution 40% * Performance/Passion 30% * Choreography 20% *Age-Appropriate Costume & Music 10%

AGE & ENTRY DIVISIONS

TIME LIMITS

*Refer to level descriptions

* MR/MISS WILDFYRE TITLE AWARDED IN EACH DIVISION.

*Duet partners may compete together in different categories  *Multiple trios are allowed to have 2 of the same dancers in any other trio.

The age category for all routines is determined by using the average age of the performers as of February 1^st, beginning of Wildfyre’s competitive season. This includes all groups, duo/trios, and solos. Performers maintain their regional age category at Nationals. Dancers must compete in one of our regional events, and a routine must qualify for nationals. The same routine(s) that competed in regionals, must compete in nationals. No new/additional routines for Nationals. There are no “understudies or a stand in” dancers for a routine unless due to injury, and that new dancer must have participated in one of our regional events. 

Dance INSTRUCTORS/CHOREOGRAHERS are not permitted to dance with their students, unless the routine is a participating student choreography, or that routine will be automatically disqualified.   

​Entry Division	Number of Dancers	Time Limit
Solo	1	Max 2:30
Duet	2	Max 2:45
Trio	3	Max 2:45
Small Group	4-9	Max 3:30
Large Group	10-18	Max 3:45
Line	18-20	3:45-5 minutes
Production	21+	5-8 minutes

*Additional fees will apply for every 10 seconds over the time limit.

CATEGORIES

TAP * JAZZ * BALLET * LYRICAL * CONTEMPORARY/MODERN * HIP-HOP MUSICAL THEATER * ACRO * OPEN * IMPORV* HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE DANCE TEAM

• Tap: Tap shoes required! demonstrates clean tap technique and clear sounds. No tap sounds are permitted in the music.

• Jazz: Choreography focusing on various jazz techniques, control and performance

• Ballet: Classical ballet technique & movement. Pointe shoes are permitted in this category.

• Lyrical: Emotional expression and choreography of the lyrics to the music with elements of ballet and jazz techniques with fluidity, balance, and control. 

• Contemporary/Modern: Contemporary and/or Modern techniques with connection to the floor and stage and emotional connection with the audience. Displays good flexibility & strength.

• Hip Hop: Choreography displaying street and/or jazz funk techniques.

• Musical Theater: Theatrical choreography and uses music from Broadway or a Cinematic Musical.

• Acro: 50% or more of the routine should be acrobatic skills in addition to dance choreography.

• Open: Any combination of dance styles or a routine that does not fall under any other category recognized or represented.

• Student Choreography: Routine choreographed primarily buy student(s) with minimal instructors’ assistance.   

• HS/College Dance Teams: High energy choreography typically in Jazz, Jazz Funk and/or Hip-Hop. With multiple formation changes. May display kicklines, poms and pyramids.    

*MAXIMUM OF 3 ACRO / TUMBLE PASSES PERMITTED IN A DANCE ROUTINE.

AWARDS

Routines must compete in their scheduled time/session in order to qualify or overall or additional awards. Any routine that requests to move to a different session will receive an adjudication award only! No Exceptions. Please refer to the above solo/duet/trio rules, for eligible number of qualified placements. Solos can only place in their highest score routine

• All participants receive an adjudication award.

•  Special judges’ ultimate LION ROAR Shout out – given immediately after a routine performs. Listen closely for our Wildfyre Lion Roar!

• Top 10 – with 10 or more routines in a division * Top 5 – with 5-9 routines in a division * Top 3 – with less than 5 routines.

• Production/Line overall in 12 & under & 13 & over                                                      

• Special Invitations, scholarships & Cash Prizes                                              

• Title soloist in EACH level – Crown, Trophy & Sash

Additional Special Recognitions may include but not limited to:                      

Choreography * Technique * Costume * Entertainment * Studio Awards

  Wildfyre Specialty Awards at the end of each event:

FLAME OF EXCELLENCE: Director/Studio Award: Studio that displays kindness, school spirit, and all-around professionalism.

WYLDFYRE TORCH : Awarded to the most well-rounded studio, despite level. This studio trains and competes in multiple genera’s educating and preparing their dancers for a bright future, both on and off the performance stage.