Encore DCS 24th Annual
Grand Finals 2021
Charleston, South Carolina
July 13-17, 2021
The Standing Ovation Championship
A group dance battle with CASH PRIZES awarded in all 3 levels!
Featuring
- Star-Studded opening number featuring overall soloists and title winners from Regionals!
- 4 levels of Master Classes taught by the judges with scholarships awarded in every class!
- NEW Solo Title Competition and Awards Gala
- Standing Ovation Championship with CASH PRIZES in all three levels!
- Photogenic competition and selection of the new Encore DCS Cover Models!
- Over $10,000 in cash prizes and scholarships!
Tuesday, July 13 through Saturday, July 17, 2021
Charleston Area Convention Center
5000 Coliseum Drive North Charleston, SC 29418
Embassy Suites
500 Coliseum Drive
North Charleston, SC 29418
843-747-1882 or 800 -Embassy
Special Rate: dbls - $165 / Triple-$179
Reserve before June 1, or until rooms sell out
NOTE: ONLY King Rooms remain
Hyatt Place
3234 West Montague Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29418
843-302-8600
Special Rate: Dbls-$174 King-$159
* Next door to venue
* Breakfast, parking, internet included
Must book before June 1, or until rooms sell out
ONLINE Reservations Here
Home2Suites
3401 West Montague Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29418
843-744-4202
* Directly across the street from venue
Studio Suite 2 queen w pullout : $169
Studio Suite king w pullout: $149
NOTE: 5 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY to get group rate
Must book before June 1, 2022 or until sold out
ONLINE Reservations HERE
Springhill Suites by Marriott
98 Ripley Point Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
Special Rate: $149
FREE Parking, FREE Breakfast, walk to Restaurant
Phone: 843-571-1711
Short 17 minutes to venue
Must reserve Before June 1
ONLINE Reservations HERE
Courtyard Charleston Waterfront
35 Lockwood Drive
Charleston, SC 29401
Special Rates: $154 Doubles Cityview
$164 Doubles Waterview
Phone: 843-722-7229
FREE Parking; Bistro on premises
17 minutes to venue
ONLINE Reservations HERE
DoubleTree by Hilton
5264 International Blvd
North Charleston, SC 29418
Special Rate: $154 (Doubles)
Phone: 843-576-0300
* Free open Breakfast
* Shuttle to Venue!!!
* Free parking. - 4 minutes to venue
Must reserve before June 1
ONLINE Reservations HERE
Hilton Garden Inn
5265 International Blvd
North Charleston, SC 29418
Special Rate: $154 (Doubles)
Phone: 843-308-9330
* Shuttle to venue
* Indoor pool
* Breakfast & Dinner with room service
* 24 hour snack bar
* Free parking. - 4 minutes to venue
Must reserve before June 1
ONLINE Reservations HERE
Grand finals awards
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 Performance! 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.
| Mic Drop | Diamond | Platinum | High Gold | Gold | Silver | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recreational Division | 300-282 | 281.9-266 | 265.9-251 | 250.9-238 | 237.9-200 | |
| Competitive Division | 300-285 | 284.9-270 | 269.9-256 | 255.9-245 | 244.9-200 | |
| Elite Division | 300-294 | 293.9-285 | 284.9-270 | 269.9-256 | 255.9-245 | 244.9-200 |
| Pro-Am Division | 300-285 | 284.9-270 | 269.9-256 | 255.9-245 | 244.9-200 |
The following is a breakdown of awards that are given in each category for all divisions and age groups:
| SOLOIST | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place: | Plaque And Pin |
| 2nd-5th Place: | Medal And Pin |
| Duet/Trios | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place: | 1 Plaque, Medals And Pins For Each Participant |
| 2nd-5th Place: | Medals And Pins For Each Participant |
| Groups | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place: | 1 Plaque For Each Group, Pins For Each Participant |
| 2nd-5th Place: | Pins For Each Participant |
Grand Finals Overall Awards
The Following Awards Are Given In Recreational, Competitive, Elite And Pro Am And In All Age Divisions. Overall, Top 3, Top 5, Or Top 10 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.
| TOP SOLO | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place Overall | Top Solo Trophy, Cash Award Or Gift Certificate* |
| 2nd – 10th Overall | Plaque |
| Top Super Solo | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place Overall | Top Super Solo Trophy, Jacket, Cash Award Or Gift Certificate* |
| 2nd – 10th Overall | Plaque |
| Miss And Mister Encore Dcs | |
|---|---|
| Winner | Trophy, Crown For Females And Hat For Males |
| Runner Up | Plaque |
| Top Duet/Trio | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place Overall | Top Duet/Trio Trophy, Overall Pins, Cash Award Or Gift Certificate* |
| 2nd – 10th Overall | One Plaque, Overall Pins For All Participants |
| All Groups | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place Overall | Top Group Trophy, Overall Pins, Cash Award Or Gift Certificate |
| 2nd – 10th Overall | Overall Pins For All Participants |
| Highest Scoring Solo/Duet/Trio |
|---|
| Large Trophy, Cash Award Or Gift Certificate* |
| Standing Ovation Award |
|---|
| Large Grand Champion Trophy And Cash Prize* |
| Most Entertaining |
|---|
| Plaque, Jacket And $100 Gift Certificate |
| Best Choreography |
|---|
| Plaque, Jacket And $100 Gift Certificate |
| Spirit Of Encore |
|---|
| Plaque And $100 Gift Certificate |
Scholarships And Awards
| Discovery Spotlight |
|---|
| $1000 Scholarship To Model And Talent Expo |
| Naomi Calvert Scholarship |
|---|
| Free Entry Fees To Any 2019 Encore Dcs Competition |
| Broadway Dance Center Scholarship |
|---|
| 10 Class Card, Special Gift, And $500 Travel Stipend |
| Encore Extreme Scholarship |
|---|
| Free Convention Fee At 2018 Convention |
| Dream Team Ticket |
|---|
| Free Convention Fee At 2018 Convention And Invitation To Encore Dcs Dream Team |
| Cover Model |
|---|
| Engraved Frame, Photo Shoot, Photo Featured In Encore Dcs Advertising Campaigns |
Grand Finals Overall Awards
Cash Awards Are Awarded To Top Solos, Duet/Trios, And Groups In The Elite Division. Recreational And Competitive Solos, Duet/Trios, And Groups Receive Gift Certificates. Cash Awards Are Awarded To Highest Score Of The Day In Competitive And Elite Divisions, With Gift Certificates Going To Recreational High Scores. The Following Cash Awards Are Based On A Minimum Of 500 Entries And A Minimum Of 5 Entries Per Age/Group Division. All Cash Awards Are Subject To Change Based On The Size Of The Event.
| Top Solo |
|---|
| $100 Cash Or Gift Certificate |
| Top Super Soloist |
|---|
| $100 Cash Or Gift Certificate |
| Top Duet/Trio |
|---|
| $150 Cash Or Gift Certificate |
| Top Small, Large, Super Groups And Productions |
|---|
| $200 Cash And/Or Gift Certificate (Recreational And Competitive Entries Receive Gift Certificates. Elite Division Will Receive $100 Cash And $100 Gift Certificate) |
| Highest Scoring Solo/Duet/Trio |
|---|
| $200 Cash And/Or Gift Certificate (One Age 11 & Under Winner And One Age 12 & Over Winner) |
| Standing Ovation Champion |
|---|
| $1000 Cash For Elite, $750 Cash Or Competitive And $500 Cash For Recreational Division. (A Minimum Of 850 Entries Is Required To Do Three Separate Championships.) |
The 2020 Grand Final Judges and Choreographers
will be announced in early Summer of 2020.