Skill Levels

Amplify reserves the right to determine the appropriate division based on the dancer’s overall skill and ability.

Novice: This category is for an introductory level dancer, learning rhythm, coordination and memorization. Example skills for this category: a single pirouette, leg extension, chaine turns, single pique turn, grand jete or pas de chats, toe touch or a variety of kicks. The Novice Division is intended for dancers who have no prior stage or performance experience and have never performed in a formal dance competition or on stage.

**Please note:** Having no stage experience does not automatically qualify a dancer or group for the Novice Division. Placement in the Novice Division is based on the dancer’s **overall skill level, training, and experience**. Dancers with advanced technical abilities or extensive dance training may be better suited for a higher division, even if they have never performed on stage.

NONE of the following are allowed: double rotations on releve of any turn ie, double pirouette, back leap, switch leaps, a la secondes, fouetté turns, leg hold turns or changing spots in turns.

Beginning: This category is for a dancer learning beginning dance moves and attempting dance skills. Example skills for this category: single pirouette, leg extension, chaine turns, single pique turn, grand jete or pas de chats, toe touch and variety of kicks.

NONE of the following are allowed: double rotations on releve of any turn, double pirouette, back leap, switch leaps, a la secondes, fouetté turns, leg hold turns or changing spots in turns.

Intermediate I:  This category is for a dancer that has polished basic dance moves, learning challenging dance movements/skills executed with fair-good technique, flexibility and working on the fundamentals of audience appeal and showmanship. Example skills for this category: double rotations on releve of any turn, double pirouette, coupe turns, side leaps, grand jete, a variety of leaps. 3 consecutive a la seconde turns or up to 4 of a variety of turns in combo. NONE of the following are allowed: No triple turns on releve, triple pirouettes, Fouettés, Switch tilts, no more than 4 consecutive rotations in any turn combo.

Intermediate II: This category is for dancers that exhibit efficiency in more advanced dance skills. These dancers are proficient in their display of showmanship and are comfortable on the stage. Example skills for this category: triple rotations on releve of any turn, triple pirouette, fouettés, switch switch tilt and turning leg hold.. NONE of the following are allowed: No more than 5 consecutive rotations of any turn combo. 

Advanced: This category is for dancers who have  polished challenging dance movements/skills executed with great technique, flexibility and artistic expressionExample skills for this category: turns with changing spot, fouettés, triple + turns, switch leaps (tilt, firebird, arabesque), or advanced jumps.

*We welcome tumbling and acrobatic skills as a complimentary element of any routine. However, if the focus of the routine is on tumbling and acro movements, the routine should be entered in the “Acro” Category.

* Gymnastics and Acro Movements are not restricted by any part of the Skill level Regulations.

* Remember! Teachers and directors are the best resource for routine placement. Reach out to them with any questions or clarification needs.