AAU Junior Olympic Games Dance Competition - West Des Moines, IA

About AAU Junior Olympic Games Dance Competition

The AAU Junior Olympic Games Dance Competition operates as the dance division of the Amateur Athletic Union's Junior Olympic Games program, offering national-level competition opportunities for dancers up to age 22. Based in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, the organization typically hosts two events per season, serving as qualifying competitions leading to a national championship event. The competition requires AAU membership for all participating athletes, coaches, and officials, establishing it as part of a broader amateur athletics framework. The competition accommodates both recreational dancers (defined as those training less than 1.5 hours per week) and competitive dancers, with age divisions determined as of September 1st each year. Teams are organized by size categories ranging from extra-small (2-3 dancers) to extra-large (20+ dancers), with additional divisions for production numbers and school teams from elementary through college levels. The organization has expanded its offerings to include breaking as a competitive category beginning in 2025, reflecting contemporary trends in dance competition. Comprehensive competition rules and guidelines are made available through official AAU documentation, providing clear standards for participants and coaches preparing for these national-level events.

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