FALL SOLO COMPETITION INFORMATION

Dancers must be registered for the full convention in order to compete.

• MINI: Ages 6 years and younger
• PETITE: Ages 7-8 years
• JUNIOR: Ages 9-11 years
• TEEN: Ages 12-14 years
• SENIOR: Ages 15-19 years
• ADULT: Ages 20 years and older (non-leveled)

Age is determined by January 1st, 2026.

• ACRO: A routine consisting of 50% or more of acro skills such as walkovers, handsprings, or similar.
• BALLET: A routine utilizing ballet or pointe technique.
• CONTEMPORARY: A routine using contemporary or modern technique & movement.
• FOLK/ETHNIC: A routine choreographed using cultural technique or style.
• HIP HOP: A routine that incorporates hip hop, street, jazz funk, or breaking.
• JAZZ: A routine that demonstrates jazz technique and movement.
• LYRICAL: A routine utilizing lyrical technique and contemporary style.
• MUSICAL THEATRE: A routine that portrays a character from a Broadway show or musical.
• OPEN: A routine that represents a combination of dance styles or does not fall under any other genre.
• POM/DRILL: A routine that utilizes poms with dance team/drill technique. No stunts allowed.
• PRODUCTION: A routine demonstrating any style or combination of genres.
• TAP/CLOGGING: A routine incorporating tap or clogging technique and steps. No recorded tap sounds in music.

Routines featuring more than three tumbling passes should be entered in the Open category. A tumbling pass is defined as a sequence of multiple acro tricks performed consecutively in a single phrase of movement.

Solo competition fees are listed in each studio’s Gravit8 account and are available exclusively to registered studios.

DEBUT: Dancers new to the competition experience. Recommended for dancers with less than 2 years of competition experience and/or train in less than 3 classes per week, not including rehearsals. 

PREMIER: Dancers on the rise with intermediate competition experience. Recommended for dancers with 2-4 years of competition experience and/or train in 3-5 classes per week, not including rehearsals.

ELITE: Dancers with the highest level of competition experience. Recommended for dancers with 4+ years of competition experience and/or train a minimum of 6 classes per week, not including rehearsals.

It is up to the discretion of Studio Owners / Directors to register dancers in their appropriate competition level based on the recommendations provided. 

Independent entries are welcome at the Gravit8 Fall Convention Tour! To register, please call the Gravit8 Office at (602) 888-8455. The fee for independent solo entries is $175 per solo. We look forward to having you join us for an unforgettable dance experience!

ADJUDICATED 

All routines will be adjudicated by a panel of 3 judges based on a total of 300 points (100 points per judge). The adjudication range varies per level based on the following criteria: Technique (40 pts), Performance (25 pts), Execution (20 pts), Choreography (10 pts), Overall Appearance (5 pts). Adjudicated awards are based on composite scores which may result in multiple Double Platinum, Platinum, High Gold, Gold, and Silver presented in each age and competition level. Routines will receive one award based on their adjudicated score and each dancer will receive a corresponding neck medal.  Any routines that re-complete will be for adjudication only, and will be ineligible for overall high point awards. Exceptions will be made if technical difficulties arise on the part of Gravit8 Dance Competition.    

OVERALL HIGH POINT & CASH AWARDS

While all routines are performing against a point system for adjudicated awards, Mini, Petite, Junior, Teen, and Senior solos will compete against each other for overall high point awards within their age division and competition level. In the event of a tie, the technique score will determine the higher overall placement. If the technique scores are tied, the performance score will determine the overall placement. Entries received after the final schedule has been released will receive adjudication only and will not be considered for overall high point awards.  

High point overall awards per each age and competition level will be presented to the following: 

• Top 10 highest scoring routines will be recognized when division contains 10 or more routines. 
• Top 5 highest scoring routines will be recognized when division contains 5 to 9 routines. 
• Top 3 highest scoring routines will be recognized when division contains 3 to 4 routines. 
• Top 1 highest scoring routine will be recognized when division contains less than 3 routines. 

Dancers with more than one solo may only place once, with their highest scoring solo, in the overall high point awards.  

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top scoring solo in each competition level and age division: 

1ST PLACE = $100

Cash prizes will only be presented in divisions with 3 or more solos by 3 separate dancers. All cash prizes will be mailed to the address listed in the registration account 30 days after the event. Adult age solos are for adjudication only and do not qualify for overalls.  

All entries must be registered through the Gravit8 website (www.Gravit8Dance.com) and will be limited on a first come basis. Registration does not guarantee acceptance until payment has been received; therefore, please secure your spot early for one of our tour events. There is no limit to the number of entries allowed per studio. All entries are final and non-refundable … no exceptions. In the event of illness or injury, a credit towards future Gravit8 tour events will be issued. No changes may be made to entries once the final competition schedule has been released. Questions regarding entries or registration contact us at 1-833-TALK-2-G8.

• Audience admission is free to all tour events.
• Doors will open approximately 45 minutes prior to the first scheduled routine. 
• No food or drinks allowed in the competition area. 
• If dance movements, music lyrics, or costuming are deemed to be too suggestive, unedited, uncensored, or otherwise inappropriate for a family audience, the routine will receive point deductions by the judges or may be disqualified from the competition.
• Good sportsmanship and appropriate conduct is expected from all participating studio owners, teachers, dancers, and spectators. Failure to comply could result in removal from venue, immediate disqualification, and/or loss of privileges to participate in future Gravit8 competitions. 

Gravit8 Dance Competition understands the importance of high quality and relevant critiques; therefore, all routines will receive a score from a panel of 3 predetermined, current industry working professionals, at each tour event. Judges have the right to move a routines level up, based on their performance and skill set. Score sheets and critiques will be available to Studio Owners & Directors through the online Gravit8 Studio Center. All rules will be interpreted and enforced to uphold the integrity and fairness to all participants. By entering Gravit8 Dance Competition, participants accept and agree that all decisions of the judging panel and competition director are final and cannot be contested. 

Dancers will receive FREE photos & videos of their registered routines at each tour event. Media will be available for download.

In an effort to protect dancers and the intellectual property of choreographers, absolutely no photography or videoography is permitted within the competition theatre or dressing rooms. Complimentary photos and videos will be available for download within one week after the conclusion of each tour event. By entering Gravit8 Dance Competitions all participants grant permission for Gravit8 Dance Competition to use any photography and/or vieoography taken during tour events for promotional purposes, including, but not limited to marketing and social media outlets.

All music must be uploaded through the Gravit8 online studio center at least 7 days prior to your tour event and must be edited, age appropriate, and free of any profanity/vulgar language. Please bring backup music on a USB only in the event of technical difficulties. Professional sound equipment, provided by Gravit8, will be used at all tour stops. 

Payment for pre-registered entry fees must be received or postmarked 30 days prior to the start of each tour event. If payment is not received by the deadline, competition space will be released. Entry fees are non-refundable for any reason. Gravit8 accepts the following forms of payment: check, cashier’s check, money order, or credit card (plus a 3% processing fee). Returned checks will incur a $25 fee. Cashier’s check or credit card payments will be the only forms accepted for registrations submitted within 30 days of the start of a tour event. Credit card payments can be made through the Gravit8 online registration system or by phone (1-833-TALK-2-G8) and check payments can be mailed to the following:

Gravit8 Dance Competition, LLC

20701 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 107-152

Scottsdale, AZ 85255

• Routines must compete in their scheduled order, unless otherwise pre-approved by Gravit8.  
• Coaching from backstage or the audience is prohibited. 
• Studio owners, directors, and/or teachers may not compete.
• Dancers must compete their entire routine on stage and may only enter and exit the stage from the wings. 
• Rehearsing on stage at anytime is prohibited.
• In the event that competition is running ahead of schedule, routines are expected to compete in order or when called upon backstage.
• Routine that contain more than 3 tumbling passes should be placed in the Open category.

The use of props, at Gravit8 tour events, are welcomed as long as they do not alter the backdrop, wings, or surface of the marley floor and can be easily removed following the completion of the routine.  If a prop is used, the stage must be left clean after the routine. Gravit8 prohibits the use of any props that contain, but are not limited to liquids, paint, powders, hazardous materials, fire, weapons of any kind, live animals, helium balloons, or any substance that may physically alter the competition stage. For safety reasons, all props (freestanding or handheld) may not exceed a maximum height of 15 feet. Depending on the venue, power outlets may not be available for use so please plan accordingly. Props may not be stored overnight and must be loaded in and out of the venue on the same day they are used. Gravit8 Dance Competition will not be held responsible or liable for any lost, stolen, or damaged props left unattended and any props remaining at the venue upon completion of the tour event will be disposed.

Participation in Gravit8 Dance Competition indicates the acceptance of inherent risks involved with physical activities. Gravit8 Dance Competition along with its employees, staff, contractors, and hosting venue will not be held responsible for any damage, loss, injury, or illness sustained by studio owners, directors, teachers, dancers, or spectators while attending a G8 tour event, therefore, each individual’s own insurance policy will be the only method of recourse.  Studio owners/directors agree to adhere to the Release of Liability Policy, which will be completed during the online registration process, and also agree to inform all dancers and spectators of said policy. 

Convention & solo competition schedules will be available at least 7 days prior to a tour event. Please be prepared to compete 1 hour prior to the listed time, in case competition runs ahead of schedule. Gravit8 Dance Competition reserves the right to alter dates, times, and venues for any reason. Contact G8 for stage measurements, as venue sizes may vary by location. 

• Double Platinum

                Debut = 288-300 / Premier = 290-300 / Elite = 292-300

• Platinum

                Debut = 276-287.9 / Premier = 280-289.9 / Elite = 284-291.9

• High Gold

                Debut = 264-275.9 / Premier = 270-279.9 / Elite = 276-283.9

• Gold

                Debut = 252-263.9 / Premier = 260-269.9 / Elite = 268-275.9

• Silver

                Debut = 0-251.9 / Premier = 0-259.9 / Elite = 0-267.9