Performer of the Year

The DX Performer of the Year competition recognizes individual talent. Dancers prepare a routine which will be performed on site. The routine may be a condensed version of a longer routine.

Time limit =  one minute and 30 seconds [1:30]

Details

Head shot needed on or before no January 3rd

EMAIL head shot by January 3rd

  • Label photo like this: First.Last_team.jpg


STAGE PRESENTATIONS

2025 Champions

2025 CAndidates

All Americans are also candidates for Performer of the Year Title

 

2026 ENTRY FEE

COST: $129 per dancer. Studio/Program coordinators select TITLE - Performer of the Year from the dropdown box on DanceBUG registration. Winners announced at Saturday’s Awards Gala.

2026 PERFORMER OF THE YEAR PRIZE BREAKDOWN

  • All Candidates receive Performer of the Year medals for participating.

  • PERFORMER OF THE YEAR CHAMPIONS - A winner will be announced in each age group and will receive a trophy, Rebel Duffel* & scholarship to our 3D Dance Convention next fall.

    • 7+ entries - $100 convention scholarship

    • 2-6 entries - $50 convention scholarship

      • When there is only one entry in an age category, then the Overall Champion will be announced. No scholarships will be given.

      • *Limit of one Rebel Duffel per person.

Sunday morning will feature the top 10 SENIOR SOLOS (15-18 yr.) in a DANCE-OFF!



Performer of the Year Divisions

DIVISIONS- birth date as of December 31, 2025

Each age will have a winner.

  • Mini - 6 yr. & younger

  • Petite - 7 yr.

  • Petite - 8 yr.

  • Junior - 9 yr.

  • Junior 10 yr.

  • Junior 11 yr.

  • Teen - 12 yr.

  • Teen - 13 yr.

  • Teen - 14 yr.

  • Senior - 15 yr.

  • Senior - 16 yr.

  • Senior - 17 yr.

  • Senior - 18 yr.

  • Adult - High School Graduate