ACRO – a routine demonstrating dance technique with a flair for gymnastics showing continuity of flow from move to move incorporated with both techniques and choreography.  NOTE: Flips/twists greater than one rotation are prohibited.

BALLET – a routine consisting of ballet technique and including classical steps and movements.

CONTEMPORARY – a routing consisting of contemporary technique including contemporary steps and movements.

HIP HOP - a routine utilizing hip hop/funk technique and style.  Routines may contain tricks where both feet pass over the head simultaneously.

JAZZ – a routine demonstrating jazz technique that may be incorporated with some up-tempo, hip-hop, funk, locking or stomp.

LYRICAL – a routine demonstrating lyrical technique and contemporary dance styles using balance, extension and technique.

MODERN – a routine consisting of modern dance technique including modern steps and movements.

MUSICAL THEATRE – (Character) a routine in which character(s) are portrayed, such as Broadway, movies, stereotypes, TV, etc. incorporated with dance technique and choreography.

OPEN – a routine demonstrating any dance style or combination of dance styles of the categories listed.

POINTE – a routine consisting of pointe technique and including classical steps and movements.

PRODUCTION – a routine utilizing 20 or more contestants and demonstrating any dance style or combination of dance styles.

SONG & DANCE – a routine utilizing live vocals and dance.

TAP – a routine consisting of tap technique and primarily tap work.