Hot Shots - 7 to 8 years old

Kiddos - 8 to 10 years old

Juniors - 11 to 12 years old

Teens - 13 to 14 years old

Seniors - 15 to 17 years old

Adults - 18 + years old

(Adult category is for groups who average 18  and older or teachers/professionals who wish to compete.)

*In the event that an age is contested, please be prepared to provide proof of age.

Solos - 3:00 Min.

Duos/Trios   - 3:00 Min.

Emerging Pros - 4:00 Min.

Small Groups (4-10 performers) 3 - 4 Min.

Large Groups (11-19 performers)  4 - 5 Min.

Productions (20+ performers)   5 - 6 Min.

There will be a 30 second “grace period” allowed for each routine. 

A 1-Point deduction for every minute over your “grace period” time. Those routines that do not comply will result in a fade-out of routine and will be penalized an additional 5-Point deduction.

All Music must be uploaded thru the Registration Portal 3 weeks before the Event Date.

Music must be submitted as: .mp3, .m4a.

NO CDs will be accepted.

Please be prepared to provide back-up music if necessary. iPhones, Computers or Flash drives. 

In the event the incorrect music is played during the performance, Notify Backstage staff Immediately. Please double check that all music has been uploaded correctly.

NOVICE          

This division is for students who have been training on their apparatus less than 2 years. This division is for performers who have never competed or new to competing.

LOWER STUDENT DIVISION   

This division is for students who have been training on their apparatus for 2 - 4 years, who have competed but not placed at a competition before. This division is perfect for competitors who love to compete for FUN and less for the competitive aspect. 

UPPER STUDENT DIVISION

This division is for students who have been training on their apparatus for 5+ years. This division is perfect for competitors who have either placed or won at other competitions and who compete for the competitive aspect. 

EMERGING PRO

This division is for teachers, student teachers or competitors who have been training on their apparatus for 5+ years. This division is solely for teachers, student teachers and competitors who have either placed or won at other competitions and who train to compete to become professional artists. 

PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS

This division is for the best of the best in their Field.  Artists who have been training for 6+ years and have competed and either placed or won at other professional competitions. This division is perfect for artists who are looking to be contracted by professional agencies, companies or event organizations. 

MASTERS AGES 35-49

This division is perfect for students over the age of 35 who have been training on their apparatus for 2+ years. Whether you’re a beginner, more advanced student or teacher just wanting to compete with no pressure, this is the division for you. 

MASTERS PLUS AGES 50+

This division is perfect for students over the age of 35 who have been training on their apparatus for 2+ years. Whether you’re a beginner, more advanced student or teacher just wanting to compete with no pressure, this is the division for you. 

Cirque Disciplines

Silks

Trapeze

Hoop Lyra

Tippy Hoop

Hammock

Straps

Span Sets

Rope

Chain

Chinese Pole

Netting

Cube

Sphere

Specialty Apparatuses

Cirque Floor Disciplines

Juggling

Floor Acro

Hand Balancing (Canes)

Acro Dance

Hula Hoop Dance

Lollipop Stand

Pole Dance Fitness Standalone

Dance Disciplines

Jazz

Contemporary

Lyrical

Ballet

Pointe

Character Open

Musical Theater

Tap

Hip-Hop

Acts

Magic Acts

Specialty Acts

*PERFORMERS CAN ENTER IN AS MANY CATEGORIES AS LONG AS THEY DO NOT COMPETE AGAINST THEMSELVES. THE EXACT SAME PERFORMERS MAY NOT COMPETE IN THE SAME AGE DIVISION, DISCIPLINE, AND CATEGORY. PLEASE CHICK ON THE RULES & REGULATIONS TAB FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

Magic Award 100% – 97.5%

Platinum 97% – 95.5%

High Gold 94% –92.5%

Gold 91% – 89%

Silver 88.5% – 84%

Bronze 83.5%-79%

OVERALL TECHNIQUE - 40 POINTS

DIFFICULTY OF TRICKS - 30 POINTS

CHOREOGRAPHY- 20 POINTS

UNIQUE TRANSACTIONS & FLEXIBILITY - 10 POINTS

“Specialty Awards” in Each Age Division for:

Outstanding Choreography

Most Entertaining

Best Costume

Highest scoring Technique

Judges Choice Award

Overall Highest Scoring Solos- 3rd, 2nd & 1st

Overall Highest Scoring Duo/Trios- 3rd, 2nd & 1st

* Specialty Award Trophies will vary depending on the amount of competitors in each age division. Group routines awarded Judges Speciality Awards.

Medals are awarded to ALL participating competitors.

Specialty Metals: These medals are awarded to Professional Artists competitors.

Sashes: Sashes are awarded to the overall highest scoring solos, duos and trios in each division 3rd, 2nd & 1st

Winners that receive Overall High Score titles will receive Gift Prizes! In order to receive a prize you must have the TOP 3 Overall Highest Scoring routine in your age division and category. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash value.

Props

General Props are permitted. Oversized props must be approved by magic in motion Staff. Ceiling heights, wing space, etc vary from venue to venue. Please contact us for any questions

Props must be entered by the performer and exited with the performer. Spacing is limited backstage so all props must be removed immediately after the Competitor is done performing. Oversized props must be able to be added and removed within 30 seconds after routine has ended. Props that must be swept up after performance must be approved by Magic In Motion staff.

Please avoid using Water, Powder, Paint, Glass in your routines to be considerate of the other performers and hazards that may occur on stage.

Stage

Stage is wide by deep (wing space varies from venue to venue)

Marley Dance Floor.

Mics are positioned down stage

Routines & Costumes

All routines and Costumes must be age-appropriate and appropriate for family viewing. If judges feel a routine is not appropriate, points will be deducted or competitors can or may be disqualified.

Tiebreakers

In the event of a tie, the tie will be broken by the highest overall Technique score. If both competitors have the exact highest overall technique score, then the tiebreaker is broken by the Judges’ Discussion.

Rehearsal time and routine Run-thrus

Each routine will be allotted one rehearsal run through. Competitors must perform in scheduled order unless discussed prior with Magic in motion staff. Any competitor that misses they’re scheduled rehearsal time will forfeit their scheduled run through. Consideration is given for travel delays and apparatus or costume issues.

• Magic in motion will avoid judges judging their own choreographed routines. In the event that this happens, the judging tabulator will replace that judge to score that routine.

• There is no videotaping or photography of any kind during stage performances.

• All competitors authorize Magic in motion the use of their image in photos and video for Magic in motion advertisement purposes.

• No Refunds will be issued for any cancellations. Credits may be issued at the discretion of Magic in motion.

• In order to accommodate all competition entries, you may be asked to perform as early as Friday morning with rare occurrences on a Thursday evening. If a routine can not perform due to school obligations that competitor/routine will be moved to a different day and or time.

On behalf of Magic in motion we look forward to you participating in our competition festival.