Competition US

ShowTime International - Galveston, TX

Name: ShowTime International - Galveston, TX
Start: 2027-03-20
End: 2027-03-21
Location: Moody Gardens Convention Center

ShowTime International

When

Mar 20 - 21, 2027

Where

Moody Gardens Convention Center

Galveston, 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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Moody Gardens Convention Center

1 Hope Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77554

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 Nationals entry fees (3% convenience fee on credit card payments): Team $410, Officer $365, Social Officer $275, Solo $160, Small Ensemble (2-5) $260, Medium Ensemble (6-12) $310, Large Ensemble (13-20) $340, Production $450. Individual/ensemble entries without a team are NOT allowed at Nationals. Minimum 1 team or 1 officer routine required to compete.

Solo entry

$160

Registration

Open registration

Travel

Moody Gardens Hotel

Hotel info

Held at Moody Gardens Convention Center Arena, 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554. The five-star Moody Gardens Hotel is attached to the convention center, so teams can return to rooms during breaks. Free surface parking for spectators and team buses; parking garage carries a charge.