Frequently Asked Questions

Dance Styles

  • Ballet / Contemporary Ballet - includes pointe and classical

  • Jazz - includes all jazz styles

  • Tap - all tap routines 

  • Hip Hop - all hip hop styles

  • Contemporary / Lyrical - includes lyrical/modern or contemporary 

  • Song & Dance - includes tap routines based on musical theatre

Awards & Features

  • First place recipients will have the opportunity to perform at an Invitational Showcase a couple of months after the Emanate Competition

  • Every dancer will receive an initial medal, additionally they will be awarded pins

  • There will be opportunities for scholarships

  • Workshops with judges

General Details

Time Limit: 3 minutes for solos, duos, and trios

Deadline for Entries: Monday, January 19, 2026

Entry Limit: Dancers can participate in 1 solo, 1 duo, and/or 1 trio in any dance style

Age & Ability Levels

  • Competition for ages 10+

  • Beginner - Less than 2 years of experience

  • Intermediate - 2-4 years

  • Advanced - 5+ years