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Platinum National Dance Competition - Fort Wayne, IN

Name: Platinum National Dance Competition - Fort Wayne, IN
Start: 2027-02-19
End: 2027-02-21
Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center

Platinum National Dance Competition

When

Feb 19 - 21, 2027

Where

Niswonger Performing Arts Center

Fort Wayne, IN

Contact Directly

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About Platinum National Dance Competition

With input from students, parents and studio owners alike, we’re bringing a new kind of competition to you! Each dancer is center-stage. Numbers are showcased in a poppin’ production.

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Awards, Judging & Scoring

Scoring System

Adjudication varies by level (300pt scale). Recreational: Gold <=240, High Gold 241-251, Platinum 252-274, Platinum Plus 275-300. Intermediate: Gold <=251, High Gold 252-260, Platinum 261-279, Platinum Plus 280-300. Elite: Gold <=262, High Gold 263-269, Platinum 270-284, Platinum Plus 285-300. Plus: Champion of the Category, Top Overall (1st/Top 3/5/10/20 by entry count), Artist of the Year nominations, Top Studios, Studio of Excellence, Platinum Power (most entertaining group/line), Heart of Gold, Sportsmanship.

Tour-wide standard

Judging Criteria

100pts per judge: Technique 40, Execution of Choreo 20, Choreography 15, Showmanship/Presentation 15, Overall Impression 5, Costume 5

Judging Panel

3 judges

Categories & Divisions

Age Divisions(tour standard)

Mini (?-5)Petite (6-8)Junior (9-11)Teen (12-14)Senior (15-16)Pre-Pro (17-19)Adult (20+)

Pricing

Discount ladder for the 2027 Fort Wayne PNDC event: 10% Early Bird Deadline November 21, 2026; 5% Early Bird Deadline December 21, 2026; Registration Deadline January 20, 2027. Host hotel and schedule listed as 'Coming Soon'.