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Platinum National Dance Competition - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

When
Apr 30 - May 2, 2027
Where
Lauderhill Performing Arts Center
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Lauderhill Performing Arts Center
3800 NW 11th Place, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311

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.

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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

$500 deposit required to confirm your registration; $1000 deposit by September 1st to receive 10% off your registration.

Registration

Open registration

Tour Info

Established2007
Judges3 per panel
Events/season34

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