Cheer and Dance Extreme: Dance Team Divisions, Definitions, and Age Limitations, Schemes and Mind Maps of Dance

The various types of dance teams offered by Cheer and Dance Extreme, including Varsity and All Star Dance Divisions. It details the age limitations, gender, and maximum number of members for each division and dance style. The document also explains the rules for combining and splitting divisions, as well as the Recreation and School Dance Divisions.

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CHEER AND DANCE EXTREME DANCE TEAM DI VISIONS & DEFINITIONS
TYPES OF DANCE TEAMS
AllStar Dance Team
An All Star Dance Team is a team that does not cheer/dance for any sport and is formed for the primary purpose of competing. The team
works out in a private gym/studio and/or is coached by a paid professional.
Dance Studio
A team that is trained by paid, professional dance instructors in a dance studio and are not affiliated with a cheer and/or gymnastics team.
Varsity
A Varsity division team is a team made up of official school team members or official school competition team members. All members MUST
attend that school and be in grades 9th-12th.
Recreation/Youth League
A recreation/youth league team is a community team that provides support for a sport or performs in recitals or parades. Coaches are non-
paid, non-professionals.
CATEGORY DEFINITIONS
Acrobatic/Gymnastic Dance
A routine consisting of controlled acrobatic or rhythmic gymnastic movements involving balance and flexibility. Choreography should be
used to blend gymnastics and dance together and include choreographed movement; bridging tricks and/or passes in a fluid styl e. Routines
MUST be performed on the performance floor/area as designated by Cheer and Dance Extreme.
Hip-Hop
A routine where dancers replicate the style of street dance popularized in the 1980’s. Choreography should consist of the latest of street
dance style as seen in current dance videos. Movement may include the elements of popping, locking, footwork and freezes performed to
aggressive and hard driving rhythmic music. Break dancing and some replications choreography may be included in this category.
Jazz
A routine where all dancers execute free form movement and styling characteristic of American jazz dance, whether in jazz or character
shoes of any kind, half-soles or bare feet. Choreography should include technique with such moves as kicks, leaps, splits, and isolations
emphasizing extension, control, body placement, style, uniformity and precision.
Kick
Routines emphasize control, height uniformity, extension, toe points, timing and creativity of a variety of kick series. Fifty kicks must be
performed in the routine. For a kick to be counted, at least half of the team must perform the kick. A kick is defined as one foot remaining
on the floor while the other foot lifts with force at least one inch from the floor.
Lyrical
A routine where all dancers interpret the lyrics or mood (intent) of a song (with or without words) using a combination of ballet and/or jazz
and/or modern technique. This form includes the use of legwork, balance, flexibility, facial and body emotion. Choreography should be fluid
in movement and focus on emotion that compliments the musical selection. Dancers may wear character shoes, lyrical shoes, half-soles or be
barefoot. Routine can incorporate any form of dance or gymnastics/acrobatics
Pom
Routine which must include such elements as marching, clean, strong and sharp arm movements with poms, arm placement, kicks,
uniformity, jumps and splits. Choreography should include incorporating the above skills while utilizing visual effects through levels,
formations and ground work. Any type of music is permissible and pom poms should be used for at least 80% of the music.
Variety
Any routine combining two dance styles, i.e. jazz and ballet or a routine utilizing but not limited to ballroom, swing and/or vintage or
contemporary dance styles. Also, any routine, which does not fit in any category previously listed. Use of a prop or pantomime does not
automatically place a routine in the Variety category.
Open
An open category will be offered/created when separate dance categories are not offered in an age division. A routine in this category may
incorporate any one style or combination of styles outlined above. All styles will be judged against each other in this category. This division
encourages teams to compete against teams/routines and not against a score.
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CHEER AND DANCE EXTREME – DANCE TEAM DIVISIONS & DEFINITIONS

TYPES OF DANCE TEAMS

All–Star Dance Team

An All Star Dance Team is a team that does not cheer/dance for any sport and is formed for the primary purpose of competing. The team

works out in a private gym/studio and/ or is coached by a paid professional.

Dance Studio

A team that is trained by paid, professional dance instructors in a dance studio and are not affiliated with a cheer and/or gymnastics team.

Varsity

A Varsity division team is a team made up of official school team members or official school competition team members. All members MUST

attend that school and be in grades 9th-12th.

Recreation/Youth League

A recreation/youth league team is a community team that provides support for a sport or performs in recitals or parades. Coaches are non-

paid, non-professionals.

CATEGORY DEFINITIONS

Acrobatic/Gymnastic Dance

A routine consisting of controlled acrobatic or rhythmic gymnastic movements involving balance and flexibility. Choreography should be

used to blend gymnastics and dance together and include choreographed movement; bridging tricks and/or passes in a fluid style. Routines

MUST be performed on the performance floor/area as designated by Cheer and Dance Extreme.

Hip-Hop

A routine where dancers replicate the style of street dance popularized in the 1980’s. Choreography should consist of the latest of street

dance style as seen in current dance videos. Movement may include the elements of popping, locking, footwork and freezes performed to

aggressive and hard driving rhythmic music. Break dancing and some replications choreography may be included in this category.

Jazz

A routine where all dancers execute free form movement and styling characteristic of American jazz dance, whether in jazz or character

shoes of any kind, half-soles or bare feet. Choreography should include technique with such moves as kicks, leaps, splits, and isolations

emphasizing extension, control, body placement, style, uniformity and precision.

Kick

Routines emphasize control, height uniformity, extension, toe points, timing and creativity of a variety of kick series. Fifty kicks must be

performed in the routine. For a kick to be counted, at least half of the team must perform the kick. A kick is defined as one foot remaining

on the floor while the other foot lifts with force at least one inch from the floor.

Lyrical

A routine where all dancers interpret the lyrics or mood (intent) of a song (with or without words) using a combination of ballet and/or jazz

and/or modern technique. This form includes the use of legwork, balance, flexibility, facial and body emotion. Choreography should be fluid

in movement and focus on emotion that compliments the musical selection. Dancers may wear character shoes, lyrical shoes, half-soles or be

barefoot. Routine can incorporate any form of dance or gymnastics/acrobatics

Pom

Routine which must include such elements as marching, clean, strong and sharp arm movements with poms, arm placement, kicks,

uniformity, jumps and splits. Choreography should include incorporating the above skills while utilizing visual effects through levels,

formations and ground work. Any type of music is permissible and pom poms should be used for at least 80% of the music.

Variety

Any routine combining two dance styles, i.e. jazz and ballet or a routine utilizing but not limited to ballroom, swing and/or vintage or

contemporary dance styles. Also, any routine, which does not fit in any category previously listed. Use of a prop or pantomime does not

automatically place a routine in the Variety category.

Open

An open category will be offered/created when separate dance categories are not offered in an age division. A routine in this category may

incorporate any one style or combination of styles outlined above. All styles will be judged against each other in this category. This division

encourages teams to compete against teams/routines and not against a score.

ALL STAR DANCE DIVISIONS Cheer and Dance Extreme

The age of the competitor as of August 31, 201 5 will be the age used for competition purposes for the 201 5 -201 6 season. Time Limits for USASF Dance

Divisions are a minimum of One (1) minute and forty five (45) seconds and a maximum of Two (2) Minutes and thirty (30) seconds.

TINY DANCE AGES GENDER # OF MEMBERS

Tiny Open (Any Style) 6 years & younger N/A 4+ members MINI DANCE AGES GENDER # OF MEMBERS Small Mini Jazz 9 years & younger N/A 4 - 14 members Large Mini Jazz 9 years & younger N/A 15+ members Small Mini Pom 9 years & younger N/A 4 - 14 members Large Mini Pom 9 years & younger N/A^ 15+ members Small Mini Hip Hop 9 years & younger N/A 4 - 14 members Large Mini Hip Hop 9 years & younger N/A 15+ members Small Mini Variety 9 years & younger N/A 4 - 14 members Large Mini Variety 9 years & younger N/A^ 15+ members YOUTH DANCE AGES GENDER # OF MEMBERS Small Youth Jazz 12 years & younger N/A 4 - 14 members Large Youth Jazz 12 years & younger N/A^ 15+ members Small Youth Pom 12 years & younger N/A 4 - 14 members Large Youth Pom 12 years & younger N/A 15+ members Small Youth Hip Hop 12 years & younger N/A 4 - 14 members Large Youth Hip Hop 12 years & younger N/A^ 15+ members Small Youth Lyrical 12 years & younger N/A 4 - 14 members Large Youth Lyrical 12 years & younger N/A 15+ members Small Youth Variety 12 years & younger N/A^4 - 14 members Large Youth Variety 12 years & younger N/A^ 15+ members JUNIOR DANCE AGES GENDER # OF MEMBERS Small Junior Jazz 15 years & younger 0 Males 4 - 14 members Large Junior Jazz 15 years & younger 0 Males 15+ members Junior Coed Jazz 15 years & younger Female/Male 4+ members Small Junior Pom 15 years & younger 0 Males 4 - 14 members Large Junior Pom 15 years & younger 0 Males 15+ members Junior Coed Pom 15 years & younger Female/Male 4+ members Small Junior Hip Hop 15 years & younger 0 Males 4 - 14 members Large Junior Hip Hop 15 years & younger 0 Males 15+ members Junior Coed Hip Hop 15 years & younger Female/Male 4+ members Small Junior Lyrical 15 years & younger 0 Males 4 - 14 members Large Junior Lyrical 15 years & younger 0 Males 15+ members Junior Coed Lyrical 15 years & younger Female/Male 4+ members Small Junior Variety 15 years & younger 0 Males 4 - 14 members Large Junior Variety 15 years & younger 0 Males 15+ members Junior Coed Variety 15 years & younger Female/Male 4+ members SENIOR DANCE AGES GENDER # OF MEMBERS Small Senior Jazz 18 years & younger 0 Males 4 - 14 members Large Senior Jazz 18 years & younger 0 Males 15+ members Small Senior Coed Jazz 18 years & younger 15+ members 4 - 14 members Large Senior Coed Jazz 18 years & younger 15+ members 15+ members Small Senior Pom 18 years & younger 0 Males 4 - 14 members Large Senior Pom 18 years & younger 0 Males 15+ members Small Senior Coed Pom 18 years & younger Female/Male 4 - 14 members Small Senior Coed Pom 18 years & younger Female/Male 15+ members

7. Tiny Division and Optional Categories: Event Producers must split Tiny Divisions within the same category and the Optional

Categories into Small and Large (as outlined in grid) if there are 10 or more teams in the division before the split occurs. There must

be at least 3 teams in each division once the split occurs.

AGE DIVISIONS

1. The Division (age) of a team is determined by the age of the oldest competitor.

2. The age of the competitor as of August 31st, 201 5 will be the age used for competition purposes throughout the 201 5 /1 6 season for

all divisions.

3. Any team, from any country may enter any USASF division as long as they abide by the age restrictions of that division.

CROSSOVERS

1. Dancer(s) may compete in more than one division and/or category as long as they abide by the age restrictions in all divisions in

which they compete.

2. A dancer may not compete in a non-prep category and a Prep Category within the same style.

RECREATION DANCE DIVISIONS Cheer and Dance Extreme

The age of the competitor as of August 31, 201 5 will be the age used for competition purposes for the 201 5 -201 6 season. Time Limits for Recreation Dance

Divisions are a maximum of Two (2) Minutes and thirty (30) seconds.

TINY RECREATION DANCE AGES GENDER # OF MEMBERS

Tiny Open (Any Style) 6 years & younger Female/Male 4+ members MINI RECREATION DANCE AGES GENDER Mini Open (Any Style) 9 years & younger Female/Male 4+ members YOUTH RECREATION DANCE AGES GENDER Youth Open (Any Style) 12 years & younger Female/Male 4+ members JUNIOR RECREATION DANCE AGES GENDER Junior Open (Any Style) 15 years & younger Female/Male 4+ members SENIOR RECREATION DANCE AGES GENDER Senior Open (Any Style) 18 years & younger Female/Male 4+ members

CDE can/may combine styles (i.e. Pom/Hip Hop) in the same age division if there are not at least (2) teams registered in each style.

SCHOOL DANCE DIVISIONS Cheer and Dance Extreme

The grade/age of the competitor on August 31, 201 5 will be the age used for competition purposes for the 201 5 -201 6 season. Time Limits for School Dance

Divisions are a maximum of Two (2) Minutes and thirty (30) seconds. Collegiate Dance Teams compete in All Star Dance Divisions.

JUNIOR HIGH AGES GENDER # OF MEMBERS

Junior High Pom 9 th^ grade and under Female/Male 4+ members Junior High Hip Hop 9 th^ grade and under Female/Male 4+ members Junior High Jazz 9 th^ grade and under Female/Male 4+ members VARSITY AGES GENDER # OF MEMBERS Varsity Pom 9 th^ – 12 th^ grade Female/Male 4+ members Varsity Hip Hop 9 th^ – 12 th^ grade Female/Male 4+ members Varsity Jazz 9 th^ – 12 th^ grade Female/Male 4+ members Varsity Open (Any Style) 9 th^ – 12 th^ grade Female/Male 4+ members

CDE can/may combine styles (i.e. Pom/Hip Hop) in the same age division if there are not at least (2) teams registered in each style. School

Teams have the option to compete in the Junior or Senior All Star/Studio divisions if there is not competition within their overall division.

SPECIALTY TEAM DANCE DIVISIONS Cheer and Dance Extreme

The grade/age of the competitor on August 31, 201 5 will be the age used for competition purposes for the 201 5 -201 6 season. Time Limits for Specialty

Dance Team Divisions are a maximum of Two (2) Minutes and thirty (30) seconds.

PARENT AGES GENDER # OF MEMBERS

Parent Performer Parent/Guardian of Participant Female/Male 4+ members SPECIAL NEEDS AGES GENDER # OF MEMBERS Special Needs Dance Any Age Female/Male 4+ members DANCE RULES/DIVISIONS CLARIFICATIONS Cheer and Dance Extreme

DIVISION CATEGORIES

1. CDE may offer an Open category (any style) instead of separate categories, i.e. Jazz, Pom, Hip Hop, at any age division. (Example: An event

producer may offer Tiny Open instead of Tiny Jazz, Tiny Pom and Tiny Hip Hop.) This encourages dance teams to have competition and helps

grow the dance programs. Therefore, CDE will open Tiny Open (Any Style) and Open (Any Style) in order to encourage growth in these two

overall divisions.

2. CDE must only split or divide by categories listed above. CDE cannot further split or add categories and/or divisions by style, level, skill, age

or ability. (Examples: Event producers cannot offer a Stylized Jazz category and a Character Jazz category)

CDE COMBINED DIVISIONS POLICY

Cheer and Dance Extreme reserves the right to add/omit/change/combine, any division, at any time to allow for a competition. CDE tries to

eliminate teams going against a score. All teams have the option of exhibition as opposed to competing. Recreation teams with routines that

do not fall into the Recreation only area may elect to compete in the Variety/Open for Recreation Teams. At any time, Recreation & Varsity

can elect to compete in the All Star/Studio divisions.

USASF CONTACTS FOR DANCE

Please contact USASF Dance Chair Catherine Morris ([email protected]) or Director of Dance: Tegan Reeves ( [email protected]) for further

explanation with regards to any of these topics.