2023 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 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 |
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| 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 division and age groups: |
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| SOLOISTS: | |
| 1st Place | Banner and Medal |
| 2nd-- 5th Place | Medal |
| DUET/TRIOS: | |
| 1st - 2nd Place | 1 Banner, Medals for Each participant |
| 2nd - 5th Place | Medals for Each Participant |
| GROUPS: | |
| 1st Place | 1 Banner 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. |
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| TOP SOLO: | |
| 1st Place OVERALL | Overall Banner, Cash Award or Gift Certificate* |
| 2nd - 10th OVERALL | Banner |
| TOP SUPER SOLO: | |
| 1st Place OVERALL | Overall Plaque, Jacket, Cash Award or Gift Certificate* |
| 2nd - 10th OVERALL | Plaque |
| (All Super Soloists are recognized on stage with a Special Gift) | |
| Title Winners: | |
| Winner | Trophy, Crown or Hat, Cash Award* |
| Runner Up | Plaque and Crown or Hat |
| TOP DUET/TRIO: | |
| 1st Place OVERALL | Overall Banner, Overall Pins, Cash Award or Gift Certificate* |
| 2nd - 10th OVERALL | One Banner, Overall Pins for All Participants |
| ALL GROUPS: | |
| 1st Place OVERALL | Overall Banner, Overall Pins, Cash Award or Gift Certificate |
| 2nd - 10th OVERALL | Overall Pins for All Participants |
| Highest Scoring Solo/Duet/Trio: | Trophy, Cash Award or Gift Certificate* |
| Top Production: | Trophy |
| Top Parent Performance: | Trophy |
| Top Studio Award: | Trophy and $1000 Gift Certificate |
| Standing Ovation Award: | Large Grand Champion Trophy and Cash Prize* |
| Standing Ovation Runner Up: | Large Trophy |
| Best Choreography: | Jacket and $100 Gift Certificate |
| Spirit of Encore: | Plaque and $100 Gift Certificate |
| Top Performance in Genre: | Plaque and $100 Gift Certificate |
| Scholarships and Awards: | |
| Photogenic: | Photo Frame and $50 Gift Certificate |
| Discovery Spotlight: | $1000 Scholarship to Model and Talent Expo |
| Naomi Calvert Scholarship: | Free Entry Fees to any 2023 Encore DCS Competition |
| Broadway Dance Center Scholarship | 10 Class Card, Special Gift, and $500 Travel Stipend |
| Encore Extreme Scholarship: | Free Convention fee at 2022 Convention |
| Dream Team Ticket: | Free Convention Fee at 2022 Convention and invitation to Encore DCS Dream Team |
| Cover Models: | Engraved Fame, Photo Shoot, Photo Featured in Encore DCS Advertising Campaigns |
*Gift Cerfificates and cash awards are awarded in the OVERALL Awards for all levels and are based on the size of the competition and a minimum of 5 entries per age/group Division |
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Grand Finals Cash 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. ELITE DIVISION WILL RECEIVE HALF GIFT CERTIFICATE AND HALF CASH AWARD. CHECKS WILL BE MAILED TO THE STUDIO FOLLOWING THE EVENT. 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. |
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| Top Solo - | $100 Cash or Gift Certificate |
| Top Super Soloist - | $100 Cash or Gift Certificate |
| Title Winners - | $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 Routines in each level - | $200 Cash and/or Gift Certificate (One age 11 & under winner and one age 12 & over winner in each level) |
| Standing Ovation Champion - | 2 winners in each level. - one age 11 & Under and one age 12 & Over!) |
$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. Cash awards are subject to change based on participation.) |
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