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ShowTime International - Argyle, TX

When
Feb 13 - 13, 2027
Where
Argyle High School
Argyle, TX
Accepts Independents

ShowTime International is one of the few companies that allows independent solos to compete without their team being present.

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Doors open 08:00

About ShowTime International

ShowTime International is a Texas-based dance and drill team competition company founded in 1973 by Beverly Skipper that hosts regional contests, championships, dance camps, and a Grand Nationals event for public/parochial school drill teams, studio allstar teams, officers, and soloists.

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Awards, Judging & Scoring

Scoring System

Routines receive I/II/III ratings. Teams/officers earn Sweepstakes (85+ from at least two judges on three routines) and Judges Award (90+ from all judges on three routines). A Champion is named per classification with a 92+ score. Tiered awards: Gold/Double Gold/Triple Gold/Platinum/Diamond, Best in Category, Supreme, Champions Circle, Grand Champions (min 828), Varsity Best of the Best, At Large Top Rank, plus Applause awards (technique, showmanship, choreography, etc.). Separate Classic and Elite division awards.

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Judging Criteria

Solos are judged on showmanship, originality, difficulty, technique, appearance, style, memory and flexibility. Teams and officers receive I, II, or III ratings on each routine from a three-judge panel; best three of up to 11 routines count toward Sweepstakes.

Judging Panel

3 judges

Categories & Divisions

Age Divisions(tour standard)
Mascot Allstar (MA) - under kindergarten age, Pre-KKindergarten Allstar (KA)Elementary Allstar (ELEMA)Intermediate Allstar (INTA)Junior Allstar (JRA)Senior Allstar (HSA)College (COL) - graduated HS, enrolled in college

Pricing

2027 Pricing (3% convenience fee on credit card payments). WITH TEAM — Regionals/Nationals: Team $355/$410, Officer $325/$365, Social Officer $240/$275, Solo $140/$160, Small Ensemble(2-5) $240/$260, Medium Ensemble(6-12) $270/$310, Large Ensemble(13-20) $315/$340, Production $400/$450. INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT TEAM — Regionals only (N/A at Nationals): Solo $170, Small Ensemble(2-5) $250, Medium Ensemble(6-12) $280, Large Ensemble(13-20) $325. Minimum 1 Team or 1 Officer routine required to compete at Nationals; individual routines without a team/officer routine not allowed at Nationals.

Registration

Open registration

Tour Info

Established1973
Judges3 per panel
Nationals
Galveston, Texas (Moody Gardens) (March)

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