Awards

• As many Competitive Level 1 Awards as Competitive Level 2!
• Top 5 Overall Performances Awarded in Competitive Level 1 and 2
• DOUBLE DIAMOND award for dances achieving a 93+ in Competitive Level 1/Novice or 96+ in Competitive Level 2!
• Now awarding TOP 5 SOLOS in Competitive Level 2 in our Junior, Intermediate and Senior age divisions.
• RUNNER UP for the Ultimate Shine Studio Award in Competitive 1 & Competitive Level 2!
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd, TOP SCORE of the Session presented at EVERY awards ceremony
• Top Costume Award in Competitive Level 1 and Competitive Level 2

• NEW! For any 4 day events – we have added the following High Score awards. These placings will come with a certificate and High Score Ribbons:

  • SOLOS: 6th – 10th place
  • SOLOIST: 2nd – 3rd place
  • DUETS/TRIOS: 4th – 5th place
  • SMALL GROUPS: 4th – 5th place
  • LARGE GROUPS/LINES: 4th – 5th place
  • PERFORMANCE CATEGORY AWARDS (top Jazz, tap, ballet, etc.).: 2nd – 3rd place

Custom ribbons presented by the judges for unique qualities in performers and choreography. Standout Awards are given at every awards ceremony and are not based on the judges’ marks.

Adjudicators will present this custom Shine ribbon at every session to a memorable performance of their choice.

Chosen by our judges, this ribbon is presented at each awards ceremony to honour a choreographer’s work.

These awards are presented to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd top scores of the session. All performances within a session are eligible!

Every dancer entering Shine will receive a custom Shine broach on which to pin their ribbons.  Visit the Shine Shop to get yours!

Dancers in Groups will receive a commemorative ribbon for each performance recognizing their achievement of a High Silver, Gold, High Gold, Platinum, Diamond, or Double Diamond score. Solos, Duets and Trios will be awarded individual medals.

The Top 3 Solos/Duets/Trios, and the top 3 Groups will be awarded in Novice Munchkin, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior divisions.

A Cash scholarship for 1st place will be awarded for Juniors - Seniors.

* NOTE: Second and Third place will be awarded one custom Shine trophy, and commemorative ribbons for every dancer.

*In the event the same Soloist or Duet/Trio participants place more than once for a High Score Award, only their top score will be used.

*In the event of a tie, two awards will be given and the cash scholarship will be split

Awarded for dancers in the Munchkin, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior age divisions in Novice, Competitive Level 1 and Competitive Level 2 classifications.  *Acro/Aerial Acro have seperate High Score awards

Recipients will receive a custom Shine trophy along with individual ribbons for their outstanding achievement. Cash scholarships will also be awarded to 1st place in numerous categories.

Munchkins are awarded Top 3 in Solos/Duets/Trios, and Top 3 in Groups.

Juniors/Intermediates/Seniors are awarded in Solos, Duets/Trios, Small Groups, Large Groups/Lines/Extended Lines

Note: For any 4 day events – we have added the following High Score awards for Junior - Senior. These placings will come with a certificate and High Score Ribbons:

• SOLOS: 6th – 10th place
• SOLOIST: 2nd – 3rd place
• DUETS/TRIOS: 4th – 5th place
• SMALL GROUPS: 4th – 5th place
• LARGE GROUPS/LINES: 4th – 5th place
• PERFORMANCE CATEGORY AWARDS (top Jazz, tap, ballet, etc.).: 2nd – 3rd place

For all High Scores:

• • If there is only 1 competitor, a minimum score of a Platinum must be achieved for an Award to be given.  In these cases, no Shine Gift Certificate will be issued.
  • A minimum of 5 entries is required to be eligible for a cash scholarship, with the exception of Productions which have a minimum of 2 entries.
  • Categories with 4 or less entries will be issued a Shine Gift Certificate that can be used towards the next season.
  • In the event of a tie for first place, both performances will receive a trophy and the cash scholarship will be split.
  • The same solo or Duet/Trio cannot place more than once if the High Scores.  If they do, we use their top score.
  • To be eligible for High Scores and Overalls:

    
    Your Studio must have at least 10 entries in the competition, and at least 5 of those must be groups to be eligible for High Scores & Overalls.
    
    Exception: Studios who we deem are non-profit programs, and whose dances are Novice, Comp 1, Young Adult, or Adult, are now eligible for High Scores and Overalls.

COMPETITIVE LEVEL 1 and 2 Cash Scholarship:

While it is important to recognize achievement for individual performances, Shine also acknowledges those dancers who excel in multiple disciplines. A Top Soloist Award will be presented in the Munchkin/Junior, Intermediate, and Senior age divisions, in Competitive Levels 1 & 2, recognizing the highest average solo score. Students who have 2 or more Solos are automatically entered for this award.

Presented to the top three Solos/Duets/Trios and top three Groups in the Munchkin/Junior, Intermediate, and Senior divisions in Competitive Level 1 and 2.

If there is no competitor, Solos/Duets/Trios and Group of the same age division will be combined for the High Scores.

Acro and Aerial Acro performances are combined for High Scores.

It is with continued excitement we present a High Score in each of our disciplines with a custom Shine trophy! The highest scoring Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Ballet, etc. performance will be awarded for the Competitive Level 1 & 2 classifications once all performances for the discipline have danced.

* The following disciplines are combined: all Ballet, all Pointe, Modern/Contemporary, and Musical Theatre/Song & Dance

A $150 cash scholarship will be awarded to the top-scoring production in the competition in Comp1 & 2.

If there is only one Production entry, they must achieve a score of a Platinum or higher for a High Score and Gift Certificate to be awarded.

There must be 2 or more entries to be eligible for a Cash Scholarship.

Recognizing that high school dance programs often include students of varying levels, we’ve created this category just for you!

In the High School division (which encompasses all ages), awards will be presented to:

• The Top 3 Solos/Duets/Trios
• The Top 3 Groups

High School performances are eligible for Performance Awards, their High Score, Top Score of the Session, and Standout Awards.

The top 3 performances in each are awarded, with 1st place receiving a cash scholarship!

Young Adult & Adult entries are eligible for Performance Awards, their High Score, Top Score of the Session, and Standout Awards

Chosen by our judges, this custom Shine trophy is awarded to a Competitive Level 1 performance and a Competitive Level 2 performance the judges feel exhibit outstanding costuming.

Choreographers qualifying for this category must be 24 years of age or younger (age is taken as of December 31st the year prior to competing). The choreography must reflect their individual efforts and not a collaboration with other choreographers.

An award will be presented in the Munchkin/Junior, Intermediate, and Senior divisions in Comp 1 & Comp 2.

*Judges may break ties.
*Ballet and Pointe variations are excluded from this award.

Three choreographers will be presented with this award for top choreography scores in the Munchkin/Junior, Intermediate, and Senior divisions in Comp 1 & Comp 2.

*Judges may break ties.
*Ballet and Pointe variations are excluded from this award.

These awards are presented to the performers who achieve the top three Acro/Aerial Acro scores in the competition. All three performances in each competitive level will be awarded a Studio Banner and individual medals!

Cash scholarships:
1st - $125
2nd - $100
3rd - $75

These awards are presented to the performers who achieve the top five scores of the competition in Comp 1 & Comp 2. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place recipients will receive a cash scholarship, a Studio Banner, and individual medals. Solos, Duets/Trios, Groups and Productions are eligible for this prestigious award.

Cash scholarships:
1st - $300
2nd - $200
3rd - $150

*In the event the same Soloist or Duet/Trio places more than once for an Overall High Score, only their top score will be used.

Shine will present an award to the two highest scoring Small Groups, Large Groups, Lines, or Extended Lines of the competition in Competitive Level 1 & 2. Recipients of this award will receive a Studio Banner as well as individual medals.

1st Place: $300

Awarded in Competitive Level 1 & 2 to the studio with the highest average among their top 3 groups in 3 separate disciplines. The spirit of this award is to recognize studios who are mastering multiple dance forms. For example, a studio's top 3 groups might be: Ballet, Tap, and Contemporary.

First place will receive a cash scholarship and a Studio Banner, and the Runner Up will receive a Studio Banner.

First place also qualifies for our Virtual Finals in June!  

1st: $300

• In order to qualify for the Ultimate Shine Studio Award, there must be a minimum of 5 group routines entered by the studio. In the event of a tie, both studios will receive a trophy and the cash scholarship will be split.
• The following categories will be combined: Acro/Aerial Acro, all Ballet, all Pointe, and Musical Theatre/Song & Dance.
• The scores of: Small Groups, Large Groups, Lines, and Productions are used to find the highest average group score.