Regional Awards Old
At Encore DCS, we feel that EVERYONE should be recognized for their achievement in performing on stage. We also believe in the true spirit of competition by only recognizing one first place in each category. In addition to recognizing 1st-5th place winners in each category, each routine will receive an Encore DCS Pin recognizing their Silver, Gold, High Gold, Platinum, or Diamond Score! Elite routines with a near perfect score are eligible to receive our prestigious “Mic Drop” Award.
The following is an explanation of the scoring system used at our Regional Events based on a 100 Point Scale by a panel of 3 judges.
(NOTE: If 4 judges are present, the lowest score will be dropped)
| Division | Mic Drop | Diamond | Platinum | High Gold | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shining Star | 300-282 | 281.9-266 | 265.9-251 | 250.9-210 | |
| Recreational | 300-282 | 281.9-266 | 265.9-251 | 250.9-210 | |
| Competitive | 300-284 | 283.9-270 | 269.9-255 | 254.9-210 | |
| Elite | 300-294 | 293.9-284 | 283.9-270 | 269.9-255 | 254.9-210 |
| Pro-Am | 300-284 | 283.9-270 | 269.9-255 | 254.9-210 |
The following is a breakdown of awards that are given in each category for all divisions and age groups:
| The following is a breakdown of awards that are given in each category for all divisions and age groups: | |
| SOLOISTS: | |
| All soloists will receive a medal. 1st place winners in each category will receive a medal and a plaque or banner. | |
| DUET/TRIOS: | |
| All duet/trio participants will receive a medal. 1st place winners in each category will receive medals for all participants and one plaque or banner. | |
| GROUPS: | |
| All group participants will receive pins. 1st place winners in each category will receive pins for all participants and one plaque or banner. | |
The following awards are given in Recreational, Competitive, Elite and Pro Am and in all age divisions. Overall, Top 3, Top 5, Top 10 or Top 15 placements will be recognized in each division based on the number of entries. Vocal and Song & Dance entries will be excluded from the dance overalls, but will be recognized in the Top Vocal Performance Overalls.
| The following awards are given in Recreational, Competitive, Elite and Pro Am and in all age divisions. Overall, Top 3, 5, 8, 10, 15 or 20 will be recognized in each division based on the number of entries. Vocal and Song & Dance entries will be excluded from the regular Overall awards and Title Competition, but will be recognized in the Top Vocal Performance Overalls. | |
| TOP SOLO: | |
| 1st Place Overall: | Top Solo Plaque or Banner, |
| Top 10 Overall Placements: | Plaque or Banner |
| TOP SUPER SOLO: | |
| 1st Place Overall | Top Super Solo Plaque or Banner and a Special Prize |
| Top 10 Overall Placements: | Plaque or Banner |
| * All students competing for super solo are recognized on stage with a special award | |
| ENCORE DCS TITLE WINNERS: | |
| 1st Place Overall | Plaque or Banner, Crown or Hat |
| Top 10 Overall Placements | Plaque or Banner |
| The following winners for the current year are invited to participate in our Grand Finals Opening Number: | |
| Elite Division: | 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Overall Solos and Super Solos |
| Elite Title Winners: | 2nd Runner up, 1st Runner up and Winner |
| Dream Team Members from the current year | |
| Only winners announced on stage as explained above are eligible for the Opening Number | |
| TOP DUET/TRIO: |
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| 1st Place Overall: | Top Duet/Trio Plaque or Banner, Overall Winner Pins for all |
| Additional Overall Placements: | Overall Winner Pins for each participant |
| ALL GROUPS: | |
| 1st Place Overall: | Top Group Plaque or Banner, Encore Pins or Ribbons |
| Additional Overall Placements: | Overall Winner Pins for each participant |
| Highest Score Routine: | The Highest Scoring Routine in each level will be awarded a Large Banner |
| Top Showmanship: | Awarded to a recreational level group; receives a Plaque |
| Most Entertaining: | Awarded to a competitive level group; receives Plaque and Free Entry Fees to Grand Finals |
| Top Technique: | Awarded to an Elite Level Group; receives Plaque and Free Entry Fees to Encore Extreme Group Competition |
| Best Choreography: | Awarded to a group of any level; receives a teacher jacket and Free Entry Fees to Grand Finals |
| Grand Finals Scholarship: | FREE solo and workshop at Grand Finals awarded to Regional Elite Level 1st Overall Solos and Super Solos |
| Encore Extreme Scholarship: | Free Convention Fee at Encore Extreme Convention |
| Spirit of Encore: | Plaque and $100 Gift Certificate |
| Top Studio Award: | Large Banner and Gift Certificate for Grand Finals |
| *At every Regional competition, each studio's Top 5 Scores in ages 11 and under and Top 5 Scores in ages 12 and over will be tabulated. The Top 5 Scores in each age division will consist of their highest 4 group scores and their highest solo/duet/trio score. The studio with the highest combined score will be awarded the Top Studio Award and will receive a Gift Certificate for Grand Finals ($500 for competitions with 250 or less entries, $750 for competitions with 251-450 entries, and $1000 for competitions with 451 or more entries) | |
| Gift Certificates and/or Cash Awards are given to Top Solo, Top Duet/Trio, Top Group, and the highest scoring routines in the competitive and elite levels. Cash Awards are based on the size of the competition and require a minimum of 5 entries per age/group division. All Cash Awards are made payable to the studio and are mailed within three weeks. | |
*GIFT CERTIFICATES AND CASH AWARDS ARE GIVEN TO TOP SOLO, TOP DUET/TRIO, TOP GROUP, AND THE HIGHEST SCORING ROUTINES IN THE RECREATIONAL, COMPETITIVE AND ELITE LEVELS. CASH AWARDS ARE BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE COMPETITION AND REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 5 ENTRIES PER AGE/GROUP DIVISION. ALL CASH AWARDS ARE MADE PAYABLE TO THE STUDIO.
| COMPETITIVE | ELITE | |
| Competitions with 250 or less Entries: | ||
| 1st OVERALL SOLO: | $25 Gift Certificate | Free Solo and Workshop at Grand Finals |
| 1st OVERALL DUET/TRIO: | $50 Gift Certificate | $50 Gift Certificate |
| OVERALL GROUP: | $50 Gift Certificate | $50 Cash |
| HIGHEST SCORE GROUP: | $100 Gift Certificate | $50 Cash & $50 Gift Certificate |
| Competitions with 251-450 Entries: | ||
| 1st OVERALL SOLO: | $25 Gift Certificate | Free Solo and Workshop at Grand Finals |
| 1st OVERALL DUET/TRIO: | $50 GIFT Certificate | $50 Gift Certificate |
| OVERALL GROUP: | $75 Gift Certificate | $75 Cash |
| HIGHEST SCORE GROUP: | $150 Gift Certificate | $75 Cash & $75 Gift Certificate |
| Competitions with 451 or More Entries: | ||
| 1ST OVERALL SOLO: | $25 Gift Certificate | Free Solo and Workshop at Grand Finals |
| 1st OVERALL DUET/TRIO | $50 Gift Certificate | $50 Gift Certificate |
| OVERALL GROUP: | $100 Gift Certificate | $100 Cash |
| HIGHEST SCORE GROUP: | $200 Gift Certificate | $100 Cash & $100 Gift Certificate |
