Sophisticated Productions - Pittsburgh, PA

About Sophisticated Productions

Sophisticated Productions is a dance competition company based in Westfield, Massachusetts, that operates regionally across multiple states in the Northeast. The company hosts competitions in various cities and emphasizes creating an educational, positive environment where "children come first." Sophisticated Productions offers competitions across eight age divisions ranging from Petite through Adult, with multiple competitive levels based on weekly training hours to accommodate dancers of varying experience levels. The company utilizes a comprehensive scoring system with awards distributed across six levels: Diamond Elite (295-300 points), Diamond, Platinum, High Gold, Gold, and Silver divisions. Three professional judges evaluate each performance based on technique, choreography, showmanship, costume/appearance, and overall impression, with a total possible score of 300 points. Sophisticated Productions provides cash awards at both regional and national levels, with higher payouts available at their annual National Championships held at Kalahari Resort in the Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania. The company accommodates 15 different dance styles and various performance categories including solos, duos/trios, small groups, large groups, lines, and productions, with specific time limits for each category to ensure events run efficiently and conclude by reasonable hours.

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