Judge’s Choice

​If the judges see something exceptional on stage, it will be noted during the presentation of awards.

Highest Scoring Premier Routine

Awarded to the highest scoring premier routine of the weekend.

Highest Scoring Routine

Awarded to the highest scoring routine of the weekend.

Top Choreography and Staging

​Awarded to three routines that show an exceptional story or concepts of steps.

Premier Triple Threat

Awarded to a Mini, Junior, or Pre-Teen performer who competes with solos in all three categories (singing, dancing, and acting). Routines must receive a minimum score of 92 for each routine. Scores are then added together with the highest total winning the award. No additional registration is required.

Triple Threat

The Triple Threat competition is split by age divisions. The performer must register a solo in all three categories (vocal, dance/tap dance, and acting). Two out of the three routines must be registered at the star level and receive a minimum score of 92 for each routine. Scores are then added together with the highest total winning the award. No additional registration is required.
 
Mini TIA Tour Triple Threat – awarded to the Mini performer meeting the above requirements
Junior TIA Tour Triple Threat – awarded to the Junior performer meeting the above requirements
Pre-Teen TIA Tour Triple Threat – awarded to the Pre-Teen performer meeting the above requirements
Teen TIA Tour Triple Threat – awarded to the Teen performer meeting the above requirements
Senior TIA Tour Triple Threat – awarded to the Senior performer meeting the above requirements

Best Company

​Awarded to the studio whose dance routines accumulate the highest average by adding their total points based on the point system below and dividing by the number of acts. (Minimum of fifteen acts needed for the studio to be eligible.)
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Point System is as follows for the Star Level:
High Platinum Award receives 4 points
Platinum Award receives 2 points
High Gold Award receives 1 point
Point System is as follows for the Premier Level:
High Platinum Award receives 2 points
Platinum Award receives 1.5 points
High Gold Award receives half a point (.5)

Best Tap Dance Company

​Awarded to the studio whose tap dance routines accumulate the highest average by adding their total points based on the point system below and dividing by the number of acts. (Minimum of eight acts needed for the studio to be eligible.)
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Point System is as follows for the Star Level:
High Platinum Award receives 4 points
Platinum Award receives 2 points
High Gold Award receives 1 point
Point System is as follows for the Premier Level:
High Platinum Award receives 2 points
Platinum Award receives 1.5 points
High Gold Award receives half a point (.5)

Best Ensemble

​Awarded to the studio whose vocal routines accumulate the highest average by adding their total points based on the point system below and dividing by the number of acts. (Minimum of eight acts needed for the studio to be eligible.)
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Point System is as follows for the Star Level:
High Platinum Award receives 4 points
Platinum Award receives 2 points
High Gold Award receives 1 point
Point System is as follows for the Premier Level:
High Platinum Award receives 2 points
Platinum Award receives 1.5 points
High Gold Award receives half a point (.5)

Best Cast

​Awarded to the studio whose acting acts accumulate the highest average by adding their total points based on the point system below and dividing by the number of acts. (Minimum of eight acts needed for the studio to be eligible.)

Point System is as follows for the Star Level:
High Platinum Award receives 4 points
Platinum Award receives 2 points
High Gold Award receives 1 point
Point System is as follows for the Premier Level:
High Platinum Award receives 2 points
Platinum Award receives 1.5 points
High Gold Award receives half a point (.5)

The Turn It Around!!! Award

Awarded to the studio whose routines accumulate the highest average based on the point system below. (Total number of points divided by the number of entries.) This is based on all dance/tap dance, vocal, and acting routines. (Minimum of five entries in each style—dance/tap dance, vocal, and acting—to be eligible.)
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Point System is as follows for the Star Level:
High Platinum Award receives 4 points
Platinum Award receives 2 points
High Gold Award receives 1 point
Point System is as follows for the Premier Level:
High Platinum Award receives 2 points
Platinum Award receives 1.5 points
High Gold Award receives half a point (.5)

Spotlight Award

 Awarded to the studio that exhibits well-rounded technique and performance, backstage etiquette, poise, and a gracious attitude.

Title Competition for Dance and Tap Dance Soloists

The title competition is an additional competition open to the dance and tap dance soloists who pre-register for the regional competition they will attend. A separate entry fee will apply for the title performance. (Mini through Senior are eligible to register for the title competition.)
 
During the awards ceremony in which the soloists competed, the selected performers will be announced for a call back to perform 1 minute of their solo to re-compete for the title of TIA Tour. (When the schedule is developed for the specific city, there will be a time block for the callback section of the title competition.)

The teacher/student can pick the time frame of the minute they re-compete. Please hand these times into the registration before the session in which the re-compete. Music will have a 10-second lead into the time chosen. (If they picked 1:12, TIA staff would start the track at 1:02, and then they will perform their one-minute from 1:12-2:12, then the fade out will occur once the 2:12 mark hits.)

​After this re-compete during that award ceremony, the title winner will be announced. 
 
The Mini TIA Tour Title – awarded to the Mini age division
The  Junior TIA Tour Title – awarded to the Junior age division
The  Pre-Teen TIA Tour Title – awarded to the Pre-Teen age division
The Teen TIA Tour Title – awarded to the Teen age division
The Senior TIA Tour Title – awarded to the Senior age division

Headshot and Resume Competition

The contestant must be registered in either the competition or workshop portion of the event. Pre-registration is required for the headshot and resume competition. (This will be available to add on for the performer at the time of studio registration.) 
Photo and resume will be handed in at the registration table at the start of the event. 
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When the schedule is developed for the specific city, the awards time will be designated. 

Awards will be judged based on the following criteria:
Photo - visual appeal, individual expressiveness, age appropriateness, composition, lighting, and photo quality.
Resume – Flow, cleanliness, power words, relevant skills, and consistent and concise information.
 
The 12 & under winner will be announced, concluding the Mini, Junior, and Pre-Teen age divisions in the competition. 
The 13 & up winner will be announced, concluding the Teen and Senior age divisions in the competition.

The TIA Tour Turning Point Showdown

TOP 3 PERFORMANCES from each level and age group will be chosen.
3 Premier Mini Routines
3 Premier Junior Routines
3 Premier Pre-Teen Routines
3 Premier Teen Routines
3 Premier Senior Routines
3 Star Mini Routines
3 Star Junior Routines
3 Star Pre-Teen Routines
3 Star Teen Routines
3 Star Senior Routines

​Students will perform one final time in the TIA TOUR TURNING POINT SHOWDOWN, in front of an excited and supportive audience!

​ONE WINNER from the 12 & under PREMIER division and ONE WINNER from the 13 & up PREMIER division will be chosen, and the same will be for the Star level
    
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?!
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Turning Pointe Showdown (Quick Breakdown)
3 Highest Scoring Premier Mini, Junior, and Pre-Teen - Top Premier 12 & Under Title (Total 9) - ONE WINNER CHOSEN
  
3 Highest Scoring Premier Teen and Senior - Top Premier 13 & Up Title (Total 6) - ONE WINNER CHOSEN  

3 Highest Scoring Star Mini, Junior, and Pre-Teen - Top Star 12 & Under Title (Total 9) - ONE WINNER CHOSEN  
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3 Highest Scoring Star Teen and Senior - Top Star 13 & Up Title (Total 6) - ONE WINNER CHOSEN  ​