Dance Prodigy Competition - Lima, OH
“You do not need to enter under a studio name, you may compete as an independent in any category (solo, duet/trio or group dance).”
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About Dance Prodigy Competition
Dance Prodigy Competition (DPC) is a regional dance competition based in the Lima, Ohio area that welcomes both studio and independent dancers, and also hosts two one-day dance conventions on the main stage of the Veteran's Memorial Civic & Convention Center in downtown Lima.
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Score-based placement levels awarded per competition level: Elite (Double Platinum 288-300, Platinum 273-287.9, High Gold 258-272.9, Gold 243-257.9, High Silver 228-242.9, Silver 213-227.9), Intermediate (Double Platinum 285-300 down to Silver 210-224.9), and Novice (Double Platinum 282-300 down to Silver 207-221.9). Top awards are given in the Petite, Junior, Teen, Senior, and Adult age divisions, plus special awards (Choreography, Costume, Judges Choice 1/2/3, Director's Choice, Entertainment, and The Dance Prodigy Award). Every dancer is recognized with an award.
Each judge can award a routine up to 100 points, and all three judges' scores are combined to create the final score (max 300). Point deductions apply for gymnastic/acrobatic tricks in restricted categories, for exceeding routine time limits (10-point deduction), and for explicit music or age-inappropriate choreography (deduction or disqualification).
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Convention registration is $50 per dancer, paid in person the day of the event (no advance/online registration).
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