CONTESTS
Health & Safety
Crowd Pleasers Dance has always been committed to protecting the health and safety of our participants, directors, spectators and employees. We have been closely monitoring COVID-19 through The Center for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization, state/local authorities, and working through many logistics to best serve your dancers this contest season.
2021 What’s New?
NEW VIRTUAL CONTESTS
Submit your video and plan your watch party. Enjoy the same valuable feedback without the stress of traveling during a pandemic.FOR 2021 ONLY – WIN GRAND CHAMPION WITH 2 TEAM OR OFFICER ROUTINES
Within each division & classification, only the total of the 2 highest routine scores will count towards the Grand Champion title.NEW PUBLIC SCHOOL SIZE CLASSIFICATIONS
Based on REAL data. See below for details.NOW OFFERING 3 HS VARSITY DIVISIONS
Choose between our NOVICE, CLASSIC and SELECT. See below for details.TWO HS VARSITY OVERALL WINNERS
The Overall Classic and Overall Select teams will be ranked and awarded.FOR 2021 ONLY – BRING YOUR SOLOS TO ANY CONTEST
All solos must be registered under a school/studio account.
Why CP?
CHOOSE YOUR DIVISION
Compete in a level that fits your team.EASY MUSIC UPLOAD
No more “day-of-stress” about your music or device.SCHEDULES THAT WORK
We schedule dances in category for scoring accuracy, plus we make every effort to stay on time.ORGANIZED EVENT DAY
Our Staff and Host School partners are always ready to help and serve.STYLE SPECIFIC SCORE SHEETS
Receive genre specific feedback for all Officer and Team routines.DISTINGUISHED PANEL OF JUDGES
Our Judges identify each performance by entry number in order to facilitate anonymity. All CP Judges for HS team events are independent from Crowd Pleasers and are not currently directing a HS Dance Team.SEPARATE STUDIO AWARDS
Studios will be evaluated and awarded separate from our private/public school teams.EXCITING AWARD CEREMONIES
We recognize more place winners than any other contest.CP CONTEST ENTRY CREDIT
We award thousands of dollars in contest credit at every contest.RELEVANT FEEDBACK
Every routine will receive 3 video critiques and 3 digital score sheets. (one per judge)
RULES and REGULATIONS

SCHEDULE TIMELINE
4 WEEKS –
REGISTRATION CLOSES
Complete your entry verification received via email.3 WEEKS –
FINAL ADD/DROP DEADLINE
All payment must be received to be included in the schedule.
Refunds will not be granted past this date.2 WEEKS –
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
All changes must be processed through the schedule change form.
All music must be uploaded by this date.
If applicable, submit your Overall HS GPA via the below form.TUESDAY WEEK OF CONTEST -FINAL SCHEDULE
All changes must be processed through the schedule change form.
The final version will be posted below on Thursday the week of contest.
HS VARSITY DIVISION DESCRIPTIONS
HS VARSITY DIVISIONS + CLASSIFICATIONS
DIVISION + CLASSIFICATION | TEAM SIZE |
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Novice HS Varsity | Total members on this year’s team. |
Classic Small HS Varsity | 4 - 15 Members |
Classic Medium HS Varsity | 16 - 27 Members |
Classic Large HS Varsity | 28+ Members |
Select Small HS Varsity | 4 – 20 Members |
Select Medium HS Varsity | 21 – 30 Members |
Select Large HS Varsity | 31 – 45 Members |
Select Extra Large HS Varsity | 46+ Members |
OTHER DIVISIONS + CLASSIFICATIONS and AWARD ELIGIBILITY
ADDITIONAL RULES & AWARDS
STYLES and SCORE SHEETS
Contemporary
Contemporary
Style using newer philosophies of movement which depart from classical dance styles without losing the structure, form or technique.
Lyrical
Lyrical
Style using fluid body movements and control that combines elements of ballet, modern and jazz while incorporating technique.
Open
Open
This is a routine that does not fall into the other categories such as Tap, Ballet or a routine that is a combination of different dance styles.
Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop
Style using “street” style movements that evolved from the hip-hop culture. This includes a wide range of styles including breaking, locking and popping.
Military
Military
Style consisting of strong, sharp, linear movements focused on precision and placement.
Prop
Prop
Object(s) used the majority of the time to create an effect in a dance routine.
Jazz
Modern
Modern
Style consisting of modern dance techniques such as suspension, release, and contraction.
Pom
Pom
Poms used to create a visually effective, high energy routine, where the focus is on precision and placement.
Kick
Kick
Varied kick sequences are performed with an emphasis on kick technique and height.
Novelty
Novelty
A theme is acted out by using dance movements that fit the “character” of the routine.
Production
Production
Typically a themed performance utilizing staging, props, and/or back drops that extends longer than the 3 minute time limit.
ENTRY FEES
2021 Pricing Preseason Regionals State Nationals
Team $210 $275 $285 $365
Production $250 $335 $345 $395
Officer $175 $245 $255 $295
Social Officer $140 $205 $215 $225
XL Ensemble (21+) $160 $235 $245 $255
Large Ensemble (13-20) $150 $225 $235 $245
Medium Ensemble (7-12) $140 $205 $215 $225
Small Ensemble (4-6) $130 $195 $205 $215
Trio $120 $185 $195 $205
Duet $110 $175 $185 $195
Solo (entering with a participating team) $95 $110 $115 $125
Individual (entering as an individual - WS Only) $105 - - -
Team Critique (WS Only) $125 - - -
VIRTUAL SHOWCASE DISCOUNT: 25% off the above contest pricing
The above pricing does not reflect any discounts. Come enjoy the CP Dance experience once, and get a 5% discount on every additional 2021 Spring contest registration. The Early Bird Discount of 10% will be applied to all of your Spring registrations and must be paid by December 1, 2020 or the discount will be removed. Please note that preseason events are not eligible for either discount. You may continue to add/make adjustments via your CP contest registration account until 4 weeks prior to the event.
Full Refunds will not be issued after the Final Add / Drop Deadline for each contest location. Cancellations may be granted on a case-by-case basis. Any credit for the fees will be applied to a contest during the current season only. All balances must be paid in full or PO issued at least 3 weeks before contest.

CP Contest Entry Credit Awarded
Regional | State | National | |
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GRAND CHAMPION | |||
HS Classic Team | $150 | $250 | $300 |
HS Select Team | $150 | $250 | $300 |
**Classifications with 5+ teams. | |||
OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION | |||
Classic Team | $300 | $500 | $750 |
Select Team | $300 | $500 | $750 |
**minimum of 25 team routines. | |||
Studio Team | $300 | $500 | $750 |
**minimum of 50 team routines. | |||
**Contest entry credit may be redeemed during the 2022 CP Contest Season. |
TWENTY TWENTY ONE
Virtual Showcases
Dances must be uploaded by November 30th.
PLAN YOUR WATCH PARTY –
The contest will be streamed on December 12th.
Dances must be uploaded by February 1st!
PLAN YOUR WATCH PARTY –
The contest will be streamed on February 13th.
Dances must be uploaded by February 15th!
PLAN YOUR WATCH PARTY –
The contest will be streamed on February 27th.
Dances must be uploaded by March 1st!
PLAN YOUR WATCH PARTY –
The contest will be streamed on March 13th.
Preseason Showcase
Registration Closes: November 10th
Regional Showcases
Registration Closes: January 5th
State Showcases
National Showcases
Registration Closes: February 15th
Select any event above to see specific event details, schedules and spectator info. Friday Night solos may be necessary depending on registrations. We will update no later than 4 weeks prior to contest.
Officer Camps
Registration Opens: December 15th
Event Details Coming Soon!
Registration Opens: December 15th
Event Details Coming Soon!
Registration Opens: December 15th
Event Details Coming Soon!
Team Camps
Contact Debbie for availability.
Event Details Coming Soon!
Registration Opens: December 15th
Event Details Coming Soon!
Registration Opens: December 1st
Registration Opens: December 1st
Registration Opens: December 1st
Early Bird Discount
10% off your entire contest registration, plus another 5% off each additional contest. REGISTER AND PAY by December 1, 2020
You may continue to add/make adjustments via your CP contest registration account until 4 weeks prior to the event.
Loyalty Discount
Free Team Routine Entry at a CP Contest
for choosing CP for your Team Camp!
3 + Days and 50 dancer minimum,
only applies to 2020 in person home camps