Regulations and Rules

Divisions

  • Solo
  • Duet / Trio
  • Small Group (4 - 8 dancers)
  • Large Group (9 - 16 dancers)
  • Line / Production (17+ dancers)

Time Limits

  • Solo, Duet / Trio up to 3mins
  • Small & Large Group up to 4mins min
  • Line & Production up to 8min

Overall Age Divisions

  • 4 - 8 years old
  • 9 - 12 years old
  • 13 - 15 years old
  • 16 - 24 years old

Entry Fees

Studio Owners & Directors please call (413) 569-4030 or contact us.

Age Divisions

4 - 6
7 - 8

9 - 10
11 - 12

13 - 15
16 - 18

19 - 24
25 & Up

The average age will determine the age group for Duet / Trio, Groups and Line / Production. Dance competitors will be responsible for proof of age, if necessary. Age for dancers is as of January 1st.

Awards

JUDICATED - Judges will score each competitor on five different categories:
Choreography - 25 Points
Technique - 25 Points
Difficulty - 20 Points
Stage Presence / Personality - 20 Points
Costume, Hair & Makeup - 10 Points

Gold - 255-262
Sophisticated Gold - 263-272
Platinum - 273-282

Sophisticated Platinum - 283-292
NEW!!! Sophisticated Ultimate Star - 293-300

Classification

Novice - First year competing (Novice level will not be eligible for High Scores)
Jr. Competitive - Four hours or less per week of dance class.
Sr. Competitive - Five hours or more per week of dance class.
Shining Star - Division is specially designed for dancers with special needs or disabilities who share the love of dance.
Pre-Pro - Competitors who perform with a teacher, or a professional dancer.
Professional - Dancers who make a salary, teachers or a professional dancer.

A teacher is age 20 years and older, who choreographs and/or instructs dance classes.

 

Overall Title Divisions

All overall high scores for Solos, Duo/Trio, Sm/Lg Groups and Line/ Production entries for both Jr. Competitive and Sr. Competitive in 4-8 years old, 9-12 years old, 13-15 years old and 16 & up will receive the overall title for that regional/national dance competition, a large Trophy and Cash Award. In addition Overall Solo Titlist will receive a Beautiful Crown and Sophisticated Productions Regional Winner Jacket.

There must be a minimum of 10 entries in each Jr. and Sr. Competitive overall division Solo, Duo/Trio, Sm./Lg. Group entry for cash award to be awarded. Less than 10 entries a gift certificate will be awarded that may be used towards Nationals 2026 or a Regional event in 2027. For all Line/ Production entries there must be a minimum of 5 entries for cash awards, less than 5 a gift Certificate will be awarded.

In each Jr. Competitive and Sr. Competitive for Overall division Solo, Duo/ Trio, Sm./Lg. Group the top 10 will be announced and will receive a beautiful medallion. If there are two or less routines within the same competitive level for that age division both competitive levels will be combined together for the title.

Overall Regional Cash Awards

Jr. Competitive

Solo - $75.00
Duo/Trio - $75.00
Sm/Lg Group - $125.00
Line/Production - $125.00

Sr. Competitive
Solo - $75.00
Duo/Trio - $75.00
Sm/Lg Group - $125.00
Line/Production - $125.00

Overall National Cash Awards

Jr. Competitive

Solo - $250.00
Duo/Trio - $250.00
Sm/Lg Group - $600.00
Line/Production - $600.00

Sr. Competitive
Solo - $250.00
Duo/Trio - $250.00
Sm/Lg Group - $600.00
Line/Production - $600.00

  • Sophisticated Productions will disqualify any routines with explicit moves or that are not choreographed age appropriately, any routines with inappropriate lyrics or age inappropriate costumes. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE!
  • Studios who received gift certificates in the 2025 dance competition season to be used in the 2026 dance competition season must deduct the gift certificates from your total entry fees before deducting any discounts or promotional offers.
  • Studios who received a gift certificate in the 2025 dance competition season can use them only in the 2026 dance competition season.
  • Studio owners who mailed in their deposit and are receiving a discount, discounts are only honored when you have mailed in your entry fees by the competition deadline date. Discounts do not apply to the Solo Duo/Trio dance competitions. If you are attending the national competition, you will receive the same discount that you received for the regional event that you attended.
  • Studio discounts or promotional offers are per regional event and cannot be combined with multiple regional dance competitions.
  • Gift Certificates will not be accepted after the deadline date of any Regional or National dance competition you are registering for your studio.
  • Dancers who receive a Sophisticated Ultimate Star award will receive a $25.00 gift certificate to be used towards a regional event in the 2026.
  • If there are five or more entries in a category, a category high score trophy will be awarded to the highest scoring routine in that category. The second and third highest scores will receive a certificate.
  • Solo and Duo/Trio entries will receive a Beautiful plaque. Small/Large Groups & Line/Production entries will receive a Large plaque for the Studio Owner and Dancers will receive a Beautiful Customized Pin!
  • Dancers can submit up to THREE solos per dance competition.
  • Dancers who compete with more than one solo, their highest scoring solo will be eligible for the overall title or runner-ups in their division.
  • Once schedules are sent out, NO routines will be moved unless it is due to a Religious commitment or School commitment. Studios are required to submit proof of these commitments to Sophisticated Productions.
  • All Studios are required to submit parent signature forms completely filled out. You may make a master sheet listing all your dancers with parent signatures. If Sophisticated Productions does not receive parent signature forms, dancers will not be allowed to compete.
  • Sophisticated Productions Dance Competitions are all scheduled as three day events. If we are able to hold an event all on one day we will hold the dance competition on Saturday of that weekend, unless we notify you otherwise. However, if the Dance Competition is a three day event we will schedule 13 & up Solos on Friday evening. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.
  • In Duo/Trio performances if there is a Sr. Competitive dancer the entire duo/trio performance must compete in the Sr. Competitive level.
  • Sophisticated Productions will ONLY ACCEPT MONEY ORDERS OR CERTIFIED BANK CHECKS. Please include studio name on all certified checks and money orders made payable to Sophisticated Productions.
  • Novice, Shining Star, Professional or Pre Pro entries and entries that are 25 years and older are not eligible for overall high scores.
  • Sophisticated Productions is not responsible for music, costumes, shoes, make-up, personal belongings etc. that are lost, stolen, or left behind.
  • Competitors must show good sportsmanship or your entry will be disqualified.
  • Sophisticated Productions has the right to use all overall title winners names and Dance Studio information in upcoming brochures and promotional advertisements.
  • Age for dancers is now as of January 1st, 2026.
  • Props may be used, but it is the responsibility of the Studio Owner or Parents of the studio to set up and remove them from the stage. Anything considered dangerous will not be allowed.
  • Sophisticated Productions programs will be sold at the door for $15.00 each.
  • Any late entries for the competition will be charged a $5.00 late fee per number for regionals and $10.00 late fee per number for Nationals. (Please see last page for deadline dates.)
  • Entry fees will not be refunded after 2 weeks prior to the event. If a dancer is injured, they will receive a credit for the following season.
  • Competitors must be ready to perform 30 minutes before going on stage.
  • All studios will be notified approximately one week before the competition with times and schedule.
  • When attending Sophisticated Productions, alcohol is not allowed on the premises of the event.
  • We would like the dressing room areas to be left in a clean fashion, the same as this area was presented to you and your dancers.
  • Sophisticated Productions does allow you to take pictures of your OWN performances, however, video taping is not allowed.