MONSTERS A-LIST

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Monsters A-List Competition focuses solely on commercial hip hop dance, with entries for Solos, Duos, Trios, Small & Large Groups to compete & win!

Competitions are held in select cities on our annual tour. The competition is held on Friday & Saturday evenings as part of the full weekend convention.

Competitors receive recorded audio critiques from our professional hip hop Faculty, plus placement awards, specialty awards, and overall top prizes!

Please note: All competitors must be registered for the convention.

  • AGE DIVISIONS

    Average age of dancers used for group pieces.

    • 8 & Under

    • 9-12

    • 13-16

    • 17 & Older

    JUDGING CRITERIA

    • Style/Execution | 25 points

    • Staging/Formations | 25 points

    • Choreography/Musicality | 25 points

    • Overall Impression (appearance, performance, crowd appeal) | 25 points

    PERFORMANCE GENRE

    That’s right folks - just one genre! Commercial Hip Hop (or New School) is welcome but versatility is encouraged (i.e. street jazz, house, funk styles, etc).

    Routines can incorporate commercial dance styles including various forms of hip hop dance, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, acrobatics, etc. but at least one style of hip hop dance* (i.e. street jazz, house, funk styles, etc) must be included.

    *Hip hop dance refers to dance styles, mainly street dance styles, primarily danced to hip hop music, or that have evolved as a part of the hiphop culture.

  • HOW TO ENTER

    New to competing? NO PROBLEM. All dancers and groups welcome - no invitation or qualification needed! Great for the hungry dancer looking to grow, as well as the seasoned dancer looking to show off their skills for professional feedback, placement awards, and cash prizes!

    Come compete at our Summer Finale Competition!

    Finale Qualifier details:

    GOLDEN TICKET AWARD:

    • 1 (one) awarded to the judges’ favorite routine of the weekend (judges’ discretion)

    • Perform at Sunday’s Closing Ceremony

    • Receive free routine entry fee (same routine re-performed) for the Summer Finale

    ENTERTAINMENT AWARD AND CHOREOGRAPHY AWARD

    • Judge’s Choice Awards (one of each)

    • Perform at Sunday’s Closing Ceremony

    • 50% off Summer Finale routine entry fee (same routine re-performed)

    *All competition routines are eligible to receive Judges’ Choice Awards.

    Didn't compete at a regional A-List event? NO PROBLEM. Compete ANY routine at our Summer Finale (no qualification necessary*) - sign up available when registering for the convention! *Fees may vary.

    Summer Finale will include BIGGER cash prizes and MORE feedback from our professional Choreographer Judges!

  • Solo | Early: $160 | Full: $185 | Time Limit: 2:30

    Duo/Trio* | Early: $85 | Full: $95 | Time Limit: 2:30

    Small Group* (4-9 Dancers) | Early: $70 | Full: $80 | Time Limit: 3:00

    Large Group* (10-16 dancers) | Early: $70 | Full: $80 | Time Limit: 3:00

    Line* (17-24 dancers) | Early: $70 | Full: $80 | Time Limit: 4:00

    Production* (25+ dancers) | Early: $70 | Full: $80 | Time Limit: 5:00

    ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE TIME

    Additional time may be purchased for $3 per dancer, per additional 30 seconds.

    ADMISSION TO WATCH

    FREE

  • PLACEMENT AWARDS

    We are bringing REAL competition back. While all routines will be judged and given feedback from our distinguished panel of judges, only the top 3 in each category and age division will receive placement awards. The 3 highest scoring routines overall will be awarded a cash prize.

    *NEW FOR DYNASTY TOUR* GOLDEN TICKET AWARD

    This is awarded to the judges’ overall favorite piece of the weekend and is left up to the judges’ discretion!

    OUTSTANDING CHOREOGRAPHY AWARD

    This award recognizes the competition’s most creative and versatile choreographer.

    JUDGES' CHOICE ENTERTAINMENT AWARD

    The most entertaining or show-stopping routine of the entire competition will be awarded the Entertainment Award!

    Golden Ticket, Choreography and Entertainment (all Judges Choice) Award Winners will be asked to perform at Sunday’s closing ceremony.

  • MUSIC

    All music must be clean, edited, and appropriate for audiences of all ages. A total of 5 points will be deducted from any music that the judges find not to be appropriate. Music must be uploaded to your account 1 week prior to the event for pre-approval.

    *$10 late penalty fee charged if music is not submitted on time.

    PROP USAGE

    Any props must be approved by our Monsters A-List team prior to use and must be set and removed within 30 seconds prior to and after the routine by the competing group. Judges may take excessive set-up or removal time into consideration with potential deduction in scoring.

    If the stage is “littered” during a routine, please be prepared to clean it up immediately after the routine is finished.

    The following items are prohibited: use of fire, weapons, alcohol or drug paraphernalia, fog machines and/or hazers, liquids or messy materials, animals, etc.

    KEEP IT IN THE HIP HOP FAMILY

    Friendly reminder - the A-List Competition is just one genre! Commercial Hip Hop (or New School) is welcome but versatility is encouraged (i.e. street jazz, house, funk styles, etc).

    Routines can incorporate commercial dance styles including various forms of hip hop dance, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, acrobatics, etc. but at least one style of hip hop dance* (i.e. street jazz, house, funk styles, etc) must be included.

    *Hip hop dance refers to dance styles, mainly street dance styles, primarily danced to hip hop music, or that have evolved as a part of the hiphop culture.

    SHOES (mandatory)

    Footwear must be worn at all times! Performers will not be allowed onstage in bare feet or socks.

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    At Monsters events we appreciate the wide range of personal expression and creativity offered by different styles and choreography. While we do not wish to stifle anyone’s artistic voice, Monsters A-List is a family event and inappropriate routines will be penalized. A total of 5 points will be deducted from any routine that the judges find not to be "family friendly.” Disqualification is at the Judges' discretion.

    OTHER POLICIES

    All competing dancers must be registered for the entire workshop.

    Entry Fees are non-refundable, no exceptions. All competing dancers receive a Monsters A-List participation pin and professional feedback from our Judges.

    Cash, money orders, checks and credit cards will be accepted for your competition and/or convention registration. All payments must be received 30 days prior to the event in order to receive early rates. Checks must be received no later than 5 business days prior to the event date. No checks at the door.