FAQ’s

What are the entry fees for competitions?

Studio Owners can contact our office for entry fees. We have some of the most competitive fees in the industry!

How do you register for the competitions?

Only Studio Owners and Teachers may register for competitions. We have an online entry system that is easy to use and helps to make the registration process organized and efficient. Only Studio Owners may contact our office for entry instructions.

Is videotaping/taking photographs allowed at competitions?

For the safety of your dancers, we DO NOT allow photos or videos of routines on stage at our events. However, after the competition, every family/dancer will receive FREE access to photos & videos of routines that they perform that will be accessible via the Dakki App.

Do You Livestream your Competitions?

For the safety of the dancers and the protection of studio choreography/concepts, we choose not to livestream.  We do provide free Photo & Video to all participants and do our best to get them UPLOADED as quickly as possible to share with family & friends.

What is the age cut-off for age categories?

All ages for competitions are as of January 1st, 2024.

How many acrobatics/gymnastics tricks can we have in a routine?

Up to five before it has to be entered in Open or Acrobatics. Character, Cheerleading, and Musical Theater, there is no limit to the number of tricks. Ballet & Novelty NO Acrobatics/Gymnastics Tricks! We do not apply point deductions if a category change is made by the judges or Boogie Fever Team.

Do you have a limit to how many solos a dancer can perform?

We do not limit the number of solos a student can perform. We do reserve the right to limit the number of solos by an individual that can place in Top Score Rankings. Soloists entered in the Recreational Level are limited to one solo. If a soloist has two solos, they must be entered in the Intermediate or Advanced Level.

Do you have a Regional Titles Competition? How do you enter?

All soloists are eligible for Regional Titles. Any soloist who competes at a regional competition may enter the Mr & Miss Dance USA National Titles Competition. At the National Title Competition, Soloists also compete in Interviews, Class, and Self-Introduction in addition to their Solo Routine. They perform an Opening Number, have a Red Carpet Party, and have some exciting activities over the two-day event.

Do you accept Independent Entries?

We DO NOT accept independent entries for competitions; you must be registered with a studio in order to compete at Boogie Fever USA.

How do you schedule competitions?

Boogie Fever USA does not have a general scheduling format, which we follow at our regional competitions.

Every regional schedule is set up based solely on the breakdown of entries by solos, duet/trios, groups, and productions for that particular event. We do not have this breakdown in numbers until all of the entries have been processed, and at that time, we set up a schedule that will best accommodate the participants in that region. We would rather go later on a Saturday, so it is not a late night on a Sunday when participants have school or work the next day. This would not always be possible if we had a general format.

When will we get a schedule for the competition?

We will send out a schedule via e-mail to studio directors 8-10 days before the event; we will send it sooner if it is ready. We post the General Schedule Online about 7 days before the competition.

How are photogenic entries submitted?

Entries must bring to the competition a recent 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 in black & white or color to the competition. Please write your name, age, and studio on the back of the photo. Photos will be returned at the competition, but contestants are responsible for retaining their photos on that day. Dance Machine ANDC is not responsible for any damages to the photograph submitted. You must enter photogenic on the day of the competition. You do not have to be a registered competitor to enter the photogenic category, but you must be affiliated with a registered studio. DO NOT SEND PICTURES OR MONEY FOR PHOTOGENIC ENTRIES-you must enter the competition. There is a $50.00 fee per photo entered in the photogenic category. Each photogenic entry will be awarded a trophy and receive a rating. Overall Photogenic Awards will be based on the number of entries submitted. Photogenic Awards will be presented throughout the weekend.

How are routine critiques given to studios?

Each judge will give an audio/video critique. Scores and Critiques will be uploaded to studio accounts by the Wednesday after a competition.

What awards do you give?

Adjudicated Rating System

**Each judge awards a point value to each routine, and then the three-point values are added together and divided by three to get an average. That average determines the Rating that the routine will fall into.

RATING AWARDS

Stellar Diamond (291-300) Diamond (282-290), Ruby (270-281), Emerald (261-269), Sapphire (250-260), and Amethyst (249 or less)

Top Score Overall Awards

Age Divisions are TINY 6 & under, MINI 7-8, PETITE 9-10, JUNIOR 11-12, TEEN 13-14, SENIOR 15-19, ELITE 20 & up

Each Competitive Level, RECREATIONAL, INTERMEDIATE, and ADVANCED all receive Top Score awards for Solo, Duet/Trio, Small Group, Large Group, and Production within the Competitive Level and Age Division. Top Score Groups in each level and division are awarded a Boogie Fever Trophy, and Top Score Group and Production Champions are awarded a 1st Place Champion Award.

SHOOTING STAR Awards are presented to outstanding performances and innovative/creative choreography. Shooting Star Awards are given for Solos, Duet/Trios, and Groups. Shooting Star Awards are selected by Judges and Boogie Fever Staff and are not directly related to Adjudication, Rating Awarded, or Top Score Placement.

Entertainment, Crowd Pleaser, and Choreography Awards are presented in the Group and Production Divisions. These awards can come from any Competitive Level and are not directly related to the Adjudication, Rating Awarded, or Top Score Placement.

At the National Championships, all of the above awards are presented, and then the Super Grand National Champions for groups are awarded in the Showdown of the Stars National Dance-Off held at the conclusion of each age division.

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