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

NEW - Upload headshot to our POY Google Drive

  • Label photo like this: First.Last_team.jpg

Awards Gala

2024 Top 3

2024 Candidates

 

2025 ENTRY FEE

COST: $100 per dancer. Studio/Program coordinators select TITLE - Performer of the Year from the dropdown box on DanceBUG registration. The solo is also entered in the All American event if candidate chooses to participate. Winners announced at Saturday’s Awards Gala.

2025 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, 2024

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