Adjudication and Scoring

Judges

Thunderstruck Canada's judges are educated and trained professionals in multiple genres of dance and are sensitive to the various skill levels represented by the dancers' differing ages, skill level and performance skills. They range from championship caliber competition studio directors, teachers affiliated with major dance studios, and choreographers with major dance productions to dance professionals currently performing. This mixture of age, breadth of dance experience, and extensive background in performing arts contributes to the diverse range of feedback our judges offer all our competitors. Judges' feedback for every entry includes comments for Technique, Choreography, Performance, and Age/Skill Level, and Costume.

Adjudication Packages

Three judges will adjudicate each entry. Each adjudication will be recorded during the performance and supplemented with judges scores. Adjudication packages will be provided to the Studio Director / Owner at the completion of the event, which will include a CD with copies of all three judges adjudications (in MP3 Format) and adjudication sheets for all performances, and all the studio's music. If packages are not picked up they will be mailed out following the competition. Studio's must provide written authorization if someone other than the director / owner will be picking up the packages and music.

Tie: In the event of a tie, the performance with the highest average technical score will receive the higher placement. If the average technical score remains a tie, a vote of all three judges will determine the higher placement.

Scoring

We use an electronic scoring system that allows judges to have a view of scoring. This helps to maintain consistent scoring throughout the competition with a criteria to ensure each performance receives a well rounded critique. Judges also maintain notes for Judges Choice Awards and the Eye of the Storm Awards.

Scoring Scales