A routine expressing the lyrics of a song, using various ballet and jazz techniques.

A routine demonstrating a contemporary style of dance, by blending various techniques from modern, ballet, jazz, and/or hip hop.

A routine demonstrating jazz technique and style.

A routine demonstrating any street style or technique derived from, but not limited to, breaking, popping, locking, house, waacking, etc.

A routine blending dance and acrobatic elements.

 A routine featuring any style of dance, interpreting a song or character from a Broadway show, movie, musical or similar.

A routine with dynamic and rhythmic style of dance that combines fast footwork, precise timing, and creative expression, blending elements of jazz, ballet, and traditional African rhythms.

Any routine that consists of multiple styles of dance or does not fall under any other category.

A routine where squads perform using dance, gymnastics and cheerleading elements.

A large group routine featuring dancers from multiple age groups or companies. Productions may demonstrate any style of dance or combination of dance styles. Time limit maximum of 10:00 minutes.

Ages 4-6

Ages 6-8

Ages 8-10

Ages 10-13

Ages 13-16

Ages 16-18

The Miss Star Classic division is open to dancers 14-18. Dancers entered in this division will be awarded a ranking among Miss Star Classic competitors. First place overall dancer will be named Miss Star Classic.

All Miss Star Classic competitors will receive a Miss Star Classic t-shirt.

Dancers’ age is as of January 1st, 2025.

Duos, Trios and Teams, the dancers’ ages will be averaged and decimal dropped to determine the age division.

The Recreation level is for dancers and teams who only attend 1 class per week and have little to no experience performing.

Coaching from the audience is allowed for the Recreation level.

Examples of basic skills allowed in Novice: single pirouettes, saut de chat, front battements.

Simple tumbling skills such as cartwheels and forward rolls.

Examples of basic skills allowed in Beginning: single or double pirouettes, grand jete, saut de chat, side leaps, front or side battements.

Simple tumbling skills such as cartwheels, forward rolls, bridges.

Examples of basic skills allowed in Intermediate: double or triple pirouettes, switch leaps, back leaps, leg holds and single leg hold turns, fouette turns(4 total rotations), a la seconde turns (4 total rotations).

Intermediate tumbling skills such as walkovers, aerials, handsprings.

Examples of basic skills allowed in Advanced: 4+ pirouettes, advanced turning sequences include fouettes and a la seconde turns, multiple leg hold turns, switch leaps.

Advanced tumbling skills such as fulls, layouts, tucks.

Duos/Trios: Level is determined by highest level dancer.

Bumped Routines: If 2 or more judges agree that a routine should compete at a higher level, the routine will be bumped.