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Aspire Performing Arts & Dance Challenge - King of Prussia, PA

When
Apr 22 - 25, 2027
Where
King of Prussia, PA
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About Aspire Performing Arts & Dance Challenge

Aspire Performing Arts & Dance Challenge operates as a boutique hybrid dance and talent competition based in Toms River, New Jersey. The company describes itself as structured on an old-school format while incorporating modern elements, and typically hosts one event per season in the King of Prussia, Pennsylvania area. The competition features seven age divisions ranging from Tiny through Adult/Pro, and includes a specialized "Chance to Dance" category for dancers with disabilities. The company uses a three-judge panel to evaluate performances based on technique, execution of performance, choreography, and overall impression, with a maximum score of 300 points total. Awards include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place recognition in each age group and category, plus overall awards for soloists per age division and overall duo, trio, and group/line of the weekend. Additional offerings include titles, trophies, medals, pins, scholarships, and cash prizes. A signature feature called "The Dance Battle" allows the top 10 soloists to re-perform for scholarships and the title of Performer of the Year. The competition also incorporates photogenic modeling categories and emphasizes genre-specific judges for relevant dance styles.

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Awards, Judging & Scoring

Scoring System

1st/2nd/3rd place per age group per category. Overall soloists per age division. Overall duo, trio, and group/line of the weekend. Titles, Trophies, Medals, Pins, Scholarships, Dance Battles, Cash Prizes.

Tour-wide standard
Judging Criteria

Technique, Execution of Performance, Choreography, Overall Impression. Max 100 per judge, 300 total.

Judging Panel

3 judges

Categories & Divisions

Age Divisions(tour standard)
Tiny (3-5)Mini (6-7)Petite (8-9)Junior (10-12)Teen (13-15)Senior (16-18)Adult/Pro (19+)

Pricing

Low entrance fees -- affordable boutique competitionTour-wide typical pricing

Registration

Open registration

Travel

Crowne Plaza King of Prussia
Rate: 154.0
Hotel info

Tour Info

Judges3 per panel
Events/season1

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