| Adjudication | Points |
|---|---|
| High 1st Place | 96-100 |
| 1st Place | 90-95 |
| High 2nd Place | 85-89 |
| 2nd Place | 80-84 |
| 3rd Place | 70-79 |
| Awards | Prize |
|---|---|
| High Score | Trophy / Scholarship to the 2026-27 Tour / Solo High Score Performance |
| 1st Runner Up | Trophy / Two city Regional Scholarship to the 2026-27 Tour |
| 2nd Runner Up | Trophy / Two city Regional Scholarship to the 2026-27 Tour |
| 3rd Runner Up | Trophy / Two city Regional Scholarship to the 2026-27 Tour |
| 4th Runner Up | Trophy / Two city Regional Scholarship to the 2026-27 Tour |
| 5th-19th Runner Ups | Trophy |
| 20th-29th Runner Ups | Announced at Solo Awards Ceremony |
| Awards | Prize | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Style Runner Up | Plaque | Duo/Trio Runner up in each age division (Camp Dance, Junior, Pre-Teen, Teen or Senior) and style (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop or Open). Example: “Junior Tap Duo/Trio Runner Up”. Announced on our website later in the week. |
| Style High Score | Plaque | Duo/Trio High Score in each age division (Camp Dance, Junior, Pre-Teen, Teen or Senior) and style (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop or Open). Example: “Junior Tap Duo/Trio High Score”. Announced on our website later in the week. |
| Judges’ Pick | Trophy | Routines the judges pick for special recognition in each age division nondependent on scores. Announced at the Wrap It Ceremony. |
| Directors’ Pick | Trophy | Routines that the directors pick for special recognition in each age division nondependent on scores. Announced at the Wrap It Ceremony. |
| 2nd – 5th Place * | Trophy | 2nd – 5th in each age division (Camp Dance, Junior, Pre-Teen, Teen or Senior). Example: “Junior Duo/Trio 2nd”. Announced at the Wrap It Ceremony. |
| Age Division High Score | Trophy/$500 | High Score in each age division (Camp Dance, Junior, Pre-Teen, Teen or Senior) excluding Category High Scores. Example: “Junior Duo/Trio High Score”. Announced at the Wrap It Ceremony. |
| DanceAgain | Performs at DanceAgain Showcase | The National DanceAgain Showcase will feature the TOP scoring performances from our Nationals Competition. These routines have been hand chosen by our judges based off scores from both showrooms to DanceAgain! From this showcase, all judges from the week will view the routines and choose the Duo/Trio Performance of the Year that wins not only the title, but $1,000 in CASH prize |
| Duo/Trio Performance of the Year | Trophy/$1,000 | This award is chosen by our judging panel from the DanceAgain Showcase which consists of the TOP scoring performances from our Nationals Competition. Announced at the Wrap It Ceremony. |
| Awards | Prize | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Style Runner Up | Plaque | Runner Up in each age division (Camp Dance, Junior, Pre-Teen, Teen or Senior), category (Group, Line, Extended LIne or Production) and style (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop or Open). Example: “Junior Tap Group Runner Up”. Announced on our website later in the week. |
| Style High Score | Plaque | High Score in each age division (Camp Dance, Junior, Pre-Teen, Teen or Senior), category (Group, Line, Extended Line or Production) and style (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop or Open). Example: “Junior Tap Group High Score”. Announced on our website later in the week. |
| Judges’ Pick | Trophy | Routines the judges pick for special recognition in each age division and category nondependent on scores. Announced at the Wrap It Ceremony. |
| Directors’ Pick | Trophy | Routines that the directors pick for special recognition in each age division and category nondependent on scores. Announced at the Wrap It Ceremony. |
| 2nd – 5th Place in Category * | Trophy | 2nd – 5th in each age division (Camp Dance, Junior, Pre-Teen, Teen or Senior) and category (Group, Line, Extended Line or Production). Example: “Junior Group 2nd Place”. Announced at the Wrap It Ceremony. |
| Category High Score | Trophy/$500 | High Score in each age division (Camp Dance, Junior, Pre-Teen, Teen or Senior) and category (Group, Line, Extended Line or Production). Example: “Junior Group High Score”. Announced at the Wrap It Ceremony. |
| Age Division High Score | Trophy/$1,000 | High Score in each age division (Camp Dance, Junior, Pre-Teen, Teen or Senior) excluding Category High Scores. Example: “Junior High Score”. Announced at the Wrap It Ceremony. |
| DanceAgain | Performs at DanceAgain Showcase | The National DanceAgain Showcase will feature the TOP scoring performance from our Nationals Competition. These routines have been hand chosen by our judges based off scores from both showrooms to DanceAgain! From this showcase, all judges from the week will view the routines and chose the Performance of the Year that wins not only the title, but $2,000 in CASH prize! |
| Performance of the Year | Trophy/$2,000 | This award is chosen by our judging panel from the DanceAgain Showcase which consists of the TOP scoring performances from our Nationals Competition. Announced at the Wrap It Ceremony. |
| Awards | Prize | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Shaffer Studio | Trophy/$500 | This will be awarded to the studio that shows support, encouragement, professionalism and shares their love for dance with others throughout the event. This award is in honor of Mr. Doug Shaffer who has shared his love of dance with others for many years. |
| The Best Studio Choreography | Trophy/$500 | This will be awarded to the studio that has the best overall choreography throughout competition. |
| The Most Technical Studio | Trophy/$500 | This will be awarded to the studio that has the best overall technique throughout convention and competition. |
| The Standout Studio | Trophy/$500 | This will be awarded to the studio that stands out in convention work and competition performance. |
| The Breakthrough Studio | Trophy/$500 | This will be awarded to the studio that has the most overall improvement from Regionals to Nationals. |
| The Studio of the Year | Trophy/$1,000 | Studio of the Year is awarded to the studio who embodies greatness in all aspects at Nationals. This includes, but is not limited to, competition, convention and the in-between moments throughout the event. This studio is to represent the highest caliber in dance, along with being supportive and encouraging to other dancers. The Studio of the Year is to represent DanceMakers values and mission and is meant to inspire other studios throughout the country. |