EMPWR Acrobatic Skills Rule
At EMPWR, acrobatic skills (“tricks”) are defined as any movement in which a dancer completes a full 360° rotation with both feet passing above the head. A connected tumbling pass is counted as ONE skill.
The following movements are permitted and not counted as acrobatic skills:
• Illusions
• Partnering lifts
• Floorwork including front and back rolls where the dancer’s feet simply pass over the head without a full 360° aerial rotation
Acrobatic Skill Limits
All disciplines are permitted a maximum of three (3) acrobatic skills per routine.
The only exceptions are:
Open and Acrobatic disciplines, both of which have no skill limitations.
ALL Ballet disciplines, all of which have a ZERO skill allowance.
Jazz
A routine primarily focused on jazz technique, performed to upbeat or stylized music.
Tap
A routine showcasing tap technique.
Lyrical
A blend of jazz and ballet technique, emphasizing emotional expression, musical interpretation, and fluidity. 3 Acrobatic skills are permitted.
Contemporary
A fusion of jazz, ballet, and modern techniques, often featuring grounded movement, abstract storytelling, and innovation. 3 A
Hip Hop
A high-energy routine incorporating hip hop styles such as grooves, breaking, popping, locking and commercial choreography.
Classical Ballet
A classical routine demonstrating ballet technique and traditional movement vocabulary.
Pointe
A classical ballet routine performed in pointe shoes, demonstrating advanced technique.
Contemporary Ballet
A ballet routine that incorporates classical technique with non-traditional, modern influences.
Modern
A routine that emphasizes creativity and the expressive use of music through modern technique and structure.
Acro
A dance routine that includes a minimum of 50% acrobatic content, blended with dance movement and transitions.
Musical Theatre
A performance-driven routine where dancers portray characters through movement, expression, and storytelling. Lip syncing is permitted.
Song & Dance
A routine combining vocals and dance. Backup vocals are permitted. Performers must supply their own wireless microphones if required.
Open
A category for routines that do not fit within a single style or that blend multiple dance styles. No skill limitations. Cultural dance styles may also be entered here.
Production
For large-scale group routines (15 minutes max, including prop setup and exit) that incorporate elaborate props, storytelling, or recurring themes.