Fun Award Ceremonies

Awards & Prizes

Cash Awards

Cash prizes are awarded in DX Dollars to be used at future DX events and are awarded when 7+ routines are in a category. All cash prizes awarded to the studio. 

REGIONALS

$75 per Category Champion (solos to groups)

$50 Best Costume

$100 Title Winner

NATIONALS

$125 Xtreme Title Solo Champion

$100 Best Costume

$150 per Xtreme Showdown Champion (Solo/Duo/Trio)

$150 per Xtreme Challenge Champion (Small/Large)

$500 Xtreme Battle Production Champion (Line/Production) with 750 acts or $200 with 749 or less acts

Regionals

COMPETITION TITLE

DX will host a Title Competition at all Regionals for all age divisions. The Title category will coincide with the solo competition. Details regarding judging for TITLE may be found on the Judging page.

• DX Mini Title Champion (6 yr. & younger)

• DX Petite Title Champion (7-8 yr.)

• DX Junior Title Champion (9-11 yr.)

• DX Teen Title Champion (12-14 yr.)

• DX Senior Title Champion (15-18 yr.)

PRIZE

$100 Cash Prize, Banner and elite Xtreme Title Champion gear.

DX will host a different Title opportunity at Nationals called Xtreme Title.

BEST COSTUME

DX will be awarding a “Best Costume” at all Regionals. Feel like you have an amazing costume that you’d like recognized? Here’s your chance.

PRIZE

$50 Cash Prize and Banner

Solo/duo/trio

High point Grand Champions receive individual solo/duet or trio banners, and a Grand Champion stone added to the studio achievement plaque. NEW - This year all champions will also receive individual medals. If there are 7 or more entries in the category, winner will also receive a cash prize of $75 awarded to the studio. The top third in each category will be recognized.

Groups

High point Grand Champions receive a team banner and Grand Champion stone added to the studio achievement plaque. If there are 7 or more entries in the category, winner will also receive a cash prize of $75 awarded to the studio. All routines, no matter the style, are in the running for the title.

The top third in each category will be recognized.

• SMALL GROUP Grand Champions

• LARGE GROUP Grand Champions

• LINE/PRODUCTION Grand Champions

Nationals

XTREME TITLE

$125 Cash Prize, Banner and elite Xtreme Title Champion gear.

BEST COSTUME

$100 Cash Prize and Banner - One routine per day regardless of the number of dancers.

XTREME SHOWDOWN

Solo/duo/trio

• High point Xtreme Showdown Champions receive individual crowns, medals, banners, and a Grand Champion stone added to the studio achievement plaque. If there are 7 or more entries in the category, the Xtreme finals champion will also receive a cash prize of $150 awarded to the studio.

• Dancers may only occupy one spot in the Xtreme Showdown.

• 2nd & 3rd place qualifiers will also receive individual medals and a banner.

• All decisions are final.

XTREME CHALLENGE

SMALL & LARGE GROUPS

• High point Xtreme Challenge Champions receive a team banner, individual medals and a champion stone added to the studio achievement plaque. NEW - A Champion trophy will also be given. If there are 7 or more entries in the category, winners will also receive a cash prize of $150 awarded to the studio.

• Dancers may only occupy one spot in the Xtreme Challenge.

• 2nd & 3rd place qualifiers will also receive individual medals and a team banner.

• All decisions are final.

XTREME BATTLE

LINES / PRODUCTIONS

• Xtreme Battle Champion receive individual medals, a team banner, 4 ft. trophy, and a Grand Champion stone added to the studio achievement plaque. If there are 750 acts competing at Nationals, then the winner will also receive a cash prize of $500 awarded to the studio. A $200 cash prize will be given if there are 749 or less routines at Nationals.

• Studios may only occupy one spot in the Xtreme Battle.

• 2nd & 3rd place qualifiers will also receive individual medals and a team banner.

• All decisions are final.

X-Traordinary Achievements

Judge’s Choice

Adjudicators will present specialty awards each day.

Best-of-the-Best

Choreography

Andrew Lawrence
Spirit & Sportsmanship Award

Good sportsmanship is contagious. DX asks all fans, directors, teachers, and dancers to exhibit respect towards others. DX will award this honor to one studio at each event. Since Lisa Saline first began her company back in 1987, she included a Spirit & Sportsmanship Award.  It has always been an important part of her events. The Andrew Lawrence Spirit & Sportsmanship Award is the highest honor a program can earn while at DX events. Studios will vote and the recipient announced during the last awards ceremony of the event. This elite honor is named in memory of a special DX staff member, Andrew Lawrence. Andy passed away at the tender age of 11 after being hit by a car while riding his bike.

How to earn this honor

Good sportsmanship is contagious. DX asks all fans, directors, teachers and dancers to exhibit respect towards others. Studios will be assessed a 5 pt. per occurrence violation if a dancer, director, teacher, parent or spectator acts in an unsportsmanlike manner. Refer to the Rules for specific details.

HOW CAN YOU EARN THIS HONOR?  Good sportsmanship is contagious. DX asks all fans, coaches, directors, teachers, and dancers to exhibit respect towards others.

1. Respecting dancers both on and off the stage.

2. Demonstrating spirit.

3. Showing adjudicator appreciation.

4. Fostering a positive environment.

5. Displaying high sportsmanship.

6. Most importantly, acting in a way in which other dancers admire.

Studios will be assessed a 5 pt. per occurrence violation when someone from their studio acts in an unsportsmanslike manner.

Studio Achievement Plaques

Studios will be presented with beautiful achievement plaques at the end of their competition. Each routine will feature a colored stone for the award earned.