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Leap National Dance Competition - Kansas City, MO

When
Mar 5 - 7, 2027
Where
Kansas City Convention Center
Kansas City, MO
Studio Required

Leap National Dance Competition does not accept Independent entries. However, we do accept single entries as long as they are registered under a verified studio account.

About Leap National Dance Competition

At Leap National Dance Competition, our goal is simple: We're all about giving dancers amazing opportunities to not just perform, but to shine, grow, and be celebrated in the world of dance. All of this is wrapped in a personal approach that aims to build strong bonds with every studio who attends one of our events. We are dedicated to honoring Leap's rich history while taking it to new heights, and are committed to ensuring that our events are extraordinary and unforgettable for each and every dancer. As a part of the only employee-owned dance competition organization in the country, we take pride in delivering a competition where our passion for what we do shines through in every detail. Your support means the world to us, and we can't wait to see your dancers take the stage at one of our shows!

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Awards, Judging & Scoring

Scoring System

Leap level: SuperNova 293-300, 5 Stars 285-292.9, 4.5 Stars 278-284.9, 4 Stars 264-277.9. Skip/Jump levels: 5 Stars 280-300, 4.5 Stars 273-279.9, 4 Stars 264-272.9. Special awards: Leap Pinnacle Group, Jump Above, Leap Beyond, Judge's Choice (Showmanship, Entertainment, Costume, Technical Skill, Choreography). Tiebreaker: highest technique, then choreography, then judges' decision.

Tour-wide standard
Judging Criteria

100pts per judge (300 total): Technique 30, Presentation 25, Execution 25, Choreography 10, Difficulty 10

Judging Panel

3 judges

Categories & Divisions

Age Divisions(tour standard)
Petite (?-8)Junior (9-11)Teen (12-14)Senior (15-19)Adult (20+)

Pricing

Extended time available at $3.00/dancer additional. Cash awards stored in studio accounts, amounts not disclosed. No cash awards in Adult division.Tour-wide typical pricing

Tour Info

Judges3 per panel
Events/season13

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