| 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. |
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| TOP SOLO: |
1st Place Overall:
| Top Solo Plaque or Banner, |
| Top 10 Overall Placements: | Plaque or Banner |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| ALL GROUPS: |
| 1st Place Overall: | Top Group Plaque or Banner, Encore Pins or Ribbons |
| Additional Overall Placements: | Overall Winner Pins for each participant |
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| Highest Score Routine: | The Highest Scoring Routine in each level will be awarded a Large Banner |
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| Top Showmanship: | Awarded to a recreational level group; receives a Plaque |
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| Most Entertaining: | Awarded to a competitive level group; receives Plaque and Free Entry Fees to Grand Finals |
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| Top Technique: | Awarded to an Elite Level Group; receives Plaque and Free Entry Fees to Encore Extreme Group Competition |
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| Best Choreography: | Awarded to a group of any level; receives a teacher jacket and Free Entry Fees to Grand Finals |
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| Grand Finals Scholarship: | FREE solo and workshop at Grand Finals awarded to Regional Elite Level 1st Overall Solos and Super Solos |
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| Encore Extreme Scholarship: | Free Convention Fee at Encore Extreme Convention |
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| Spirit of Encore: | Plaque and $100 Gift Certificate |
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| Top Studio Award: | Large Banner and Gift Certificate for Grand Finals |
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| *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) |
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| 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. |
