ADULT CLASSIFICATION:

The Adult classification is designed for dancers who are 18+ years of age or older. This category provides an opportunity for alumni, parents, and adult recreational dancers to participate and perform in a supportive and encouraging environment.

PROFESSIONAL/TEACHER CLASSIFICATION:

The Professional/Teacher classification is designed any dancer 18+ who earns income from teaching dance; is currently employed by a studio as an instructor; performs professionally or is paid for dance-related work.

We deeply value fairness, growth and community. Our classification system is designed to ensure that Dancers are being celebrated for their progress and challenged appropriately.

We are trusting that studios are entering dancers into the correct levels based on their training hours per week at the studio. Training is defined as a technical class.

All entry submissions should reflect a commitment to integrity and good sportsmanship.

Misclassifying dancers undermines the spirit of healthy competition.

EMPWR reserves the right to review placements if a Dancer or group is brought to attention for possible misclassification. Routines in the improper classification will be bumped up.

Let’s make this a season we are all proud of!