Encore Dance Competition For the Stars - Columbia, SC

Name: Encore Dance Competition For the Stars - Columbia, SC
Start: 2027-02-12
End: 2027-02-14
Location: Cola Convention Center

Encore Dance Competition For the Stars

When

Feb 12 - 14, 2027

Where

Cola Convention Center

Columbia, SC

Conditional

“We do not accept independent dancers. All dancers must be registered under a studio name and we require a minimum of TWO participating students from each studio. [Rule] This rule does not apply to soloists that have qualified for Grand Finals and are attending without their studio.”
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Cola Convention Center

1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201

About Encore Dance Competition For the Stars

Our dream is to give aspiring dancers a beautiful stage to showcase their God given talents in hopes of growing and learning how to be even better. May your light shine bright on the Encore DCS stage and may you always reach higher than you ever dreamed possible, because in the word “Impossible” is “I’m Possible!”

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Awards, Judging & Scoring

Scoring System

5 tiers per level. Elite: Mic Drop(300-294)/Diamond(293.9-284)/Platinum(283.9-270)/High Gold(269.9-255)/Gold(254.9-210). Competitive: Mic Drop(300-284)/Diamond(283.9-270)/Platinum(269.9-255)/High Gold(254.9-210). Cash: Elite Large $100 cash + $100 credit. Top Studio Award $500-$1000.

Tour-wide standard

Judging Criteria

Technique 25%, Showmanship 25%, Musicality 25%, Overall Appeal 25%

Judging Panel

3 judges

Categories & Divisions

Age Divisions(tour standard)

Mini (?-5)Petite (6-8)Junior (9-11)Teen (12-14)Senior 15-16 (15-16)Senior 17-18 (17-18)Adult 19-24 (19-24)Adult 25-39 (25-39)Adult 40+ (40+)

Travel

Hampton Inn & Suites

Host hotel Hampton Inn & Suites (822 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201) is across the street from the Columbia Convention Center venue; contact Don at 904-303-4424 to get on the pre-reservation list.