Bloom Dance Competition operates as a regional dance competition company based in Berwyn, Illinois, serving the Midwest region with multiple events throughout their season and a nationals event held in the Chicago area. The company offers a boutique-style competition experience with a unique garden-themed entry level system consisting of four divisions: Seed (introductory), Root (novice), Sprout (intermediate), and Bloom (advanced), designed to appropriately place dancers based on their training hours and competition experience. Notably, Bloom features an inclusive special needs division called "Blossom," demonstrating their commitment to accessibility in competitive dance.
The company utilizes a comprehensive scoring system where three judges evaluate each performance across five criteria: Technique (30 points), Performance (20 points), Musicality/Precision (20 points), Choreography (20 points), and Overall impression (10 points), with a maximum possible score of 300 points. Judges include background-checked professionals with experience in various dance arenas including college education, musical theater, ballet companies, and contemporary dance companies. Awards include adjudication ratings (Full Bloom, Platinum, High Gold, and Gold), judges' choice honors, excellence awards in multiple categories, and divisional overall awards for top scores in each age division and category.
Founded with an emphasis on age-appropriateness, family values, and inclusive competition, Bloom accepts all dance styles including ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary. The company provides boutique-level service including complimentary refreshments for studio owners, free high-quality photos and videos, Marley floors for safety, and scholarships through their "Partners in Dance" program with Chicago-based dance organizations.
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