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ShowMakers of America - Spring Branch, TX

When
Feb 6 - 6, 2027
Where
Smithson Valley High School
Spring Branch, TX
Accepts Independents

Independent solos are those individuals not associated with a studio or school that is already entered into the contest.

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Smithson Valley High School
14001 State Highway 46 West, Spring Branch, TX 78070

About ShowMakers of America

ShowMakers of America is a Texas-based dance/drill team organization that, since 1988, has trained high school dance/drill teams, pep squads, officers and directors, offering choreography, dance camps, and dance competitions ('contests') across Texas cities including Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and the Rio Grande Valley.

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Awards, Judging & Scoring

Scoring System

Rating-based system. Soloists with superior ratings (85+) receive award pins; ensembles receive medals; trophies awarded 1st-6th place. Teams/officers earn Division I trophies (1st division rating 85-100 in a category), Sweepstakes (85-100 on 3 routines), Judges Award banner (90-100 avg in 3 categories), Best in Class, Line of Champions, State Champions, and the Pinnacle Award for highest-scoring Varsity team/officer group.

Tour-wide standard
Judging Criteria

Judges score performances on choreography, technique, precision, showmanship and creativity; all 3 judges provide oral critiques and written score sheets.

Judging Panel

3 judges

Categories & Divisions

Age Divisions(tour standard)
MiniElementaryIntermediateJuniorSenior

Pricing

Contest entry fees vary by regional vs. state event and routine type. Regional: Solo $120, Duet $190, ensembles $215-$265, Team $315, Officer $275, Show Production $350. State: Solo $135, Duet $205, ensembles $225-$285, Team $345, Officer $300, Show Production $375. Late entries incur a $25 late fee per routine.Tour-wide typical pricing

Registration

Early deadline
2026-12-0110% Early Registration Discount if paid by December 1 (must register at least 3 team routines); an additional 5% discount applies to teams that attended 2 summer camps (hotel and/or commuter only).
Regular deadline
2027-01-18

Logistics

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Tour Info

Established1988
Judges3 per panel

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