Enter the Battle: Overall Awards & Battle Round Showdown

At Nexxus Dance Challenge, every dancer has the chance to level up their experience—whether you’re chasing a top score or preparing to battle head-to-head! Upon registration dancers need to select which portion of the competition they want their solo in. 

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️Overall Awards Selection

Each participant can select one or more routines to be entered into the Overall Awards portion of the competition. Final placements will be announced during our awards ceremony. You can only place in Overalls once. 

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Battle Round – A Nexxt-Level Showdown

Ready to power up? Dancers also have the opportunity to submit ONE solo routine into the Battle Round, where things get exxciting!​

 How it works:

• Dancers competing multiple solos may choose to enter one routine into the Overall Awards and one into the Battle Round.

• The Battle Round is a random draw, meaning dancers will face off regardless of style—it’s about performance, power, and presence!

• Solos will go head-to-head within their age category, with adjudicators watching closely to decide who advances.

 The Final Showdown:

• After all first-round battles, judges will deliberate and select the Top 3 performers in each age category.

• Those Top 3 will re-dance live for the audience and adjudicators to battle it out one more time.

• Only one will be crowned the Battle Round Winner, receiving live, real-time feedback from our judging panel in true bonus level fashion! 

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Judges' Live Critique

Winners will receive on-the-spot critiques from our expert judges, helping them grow and shine in future competitions.

Choose your challenge:

Pick the solo YOU want to battle. Get ready to dance your way to the top. Will YOU be the next Nexxt-Level Champion?

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Adjudicators' Choice Awards & Weekend Giveaways

At Nexxus Dance Challenge, it’s not just about the scores—it’s about recognition, effort, and passion at every level!

 

Adjudicators’ Choice Awards

During each adjudication, our panel of expert judges will present Special Awards that celebrate standout moments, creativity, performance energy, unique choreography, or inspiring storytelling.
These awards are not based on final scores—they are chosen at the judges' discretion and reflect the heart and spirit of the performance.

Think of it as unlocking a bonus achievement on your competition journey!

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Choreography of the session award 

Judges will select a stand out routine or choreography of their choice for that session. 

 

Weekend Prizes & Fun Giveaways

Every adjudication includes exciting prize draws and surprise perks for dancers, parents, and audience members alike! Whether it’s cool merch, backstage goodies, or just-for-fun rewards, everyone in the room has a chance to win.

Because at Nexxus, we know it takes a whole community to make the magic happen—so we celebrate not only the dancers, but also the studio owners, choreographers, and families who support them every step of the way.

 

Overall Awards

At Nexxus Dance Challenge, we go beyond individual adjudications to celebrate the top-scoring routines across the entire event. These elite awards spotlight dancers who’ve reached the highest level of performance within their division and across the competition.

Top5 Overall Scores

Awarded to the highest scoring routine in each age division across all performance styles:

• Petite (4–6)

• Mini (7–8)

• Junior (9–10)

• Intermediate (11–12)

• Pre-Teen (13–14)

• Teen (15–16)

• Senior (17–18)

• Advanced (19–21)

 

Overall Soloist Award

This prestigious title is awarded to the single highest scoring solo performance, regardless of age division or dance style. 12 and Under- 13 and Over 

 Winner receives:

• Trophy – Honoring the top solo performance of the event

• Nexxus Convention Scholarship – Free entry to a future Nexxus event

• Credit Award – A monetary credit toward future Nexxus competitions or merchandise

BEST IN STYLE AWARDS FOR EVERY DANCE STYLE AWARDED AT THE FINAL AWARDS CEREMONY. 

 

PERFORMANCE STYLE 

• BALLET: Classical ballet with a high form of technique. Ballet shoes required. Acro tricks are not permitted. Pointe shoes are prohibited.

• CHARACTER BALLET: Ballet style, ballet shoes are required. Portraying a recognizable character through choreography, costume and story telling. Pointe shoes are prohibited.

• CONTEMPORARY BALLET: A combination of classical ballet and modern dance to create a contemporary performance style. Ballet shoes are not required for this genre. Pointe shoes prohibited.

• POINTE: Ballet infused pointe techniques. Pointe shoes are required.

• JAZZ: Traditional jazz techniques and performance.

• BROADWAY JAZZ: A combination of jazz and theatre with exaggerated movements. This style of dance is often seen in Broadway Musicals. Lip-Syncing is not required in this category.

• LYRICAL: Fusion of Ballet and Jazz techniques. An interpretation of lyrics and the ability to tell a story through dance.

• CONTEMPORARY: Incorporation of lyrical and jazz technique and movement vocabulary.

• MODERN: Interpretive movements using contemporary/modern technique

• TAP: Technical footwork with a rhythmic quality. Pre-recorded Tap sounds will not be permitted. Tap shoes required.

• MUSICAL THEATRE: Form of dance combining lip-syncing and dance. Tap shoes permitted.

• SONG & DANCE: Live singing required along with dance choreography. 1 headset microphone will be supplied for soloists only. We do not mic for duet, trios or group numbers.

• ACRO: Combination of gymnastics and dance choreography. Should have a strong balance of both styles.

• HIP HOP: Focuses on a street style movement vocabulary. Acrobatics tricks and break dancing are permitted.

• OPEN: Any dance style or a combination of dance styles. 50% of dancers in the routine are permitted tap shoes and/or pointe shoes.

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Music Rules

1. Music must be submitted online by the deadline.
2. We accept electronic Music Files. Music files must be sent by the deadline that was sent with the Final Schedule.
3. Music lengths must abide by the time limits for each dance entry type.

 

House Rules

1. Photography and videography of performances is prohibited in the venue. VIEW officials have the right to confiscate or delete any videos and photos taken of a performance. All photos and videos taken by the VIEW Team will be available after the event for you to download. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show with your phones and camera put away.
2. All judging results are FINAL and non-negotiable.
3. Harassment and unruly behaviour will not be tolerated and will result in disqualification and eviction off the competition premises.
4. Parents are not permitted in the backstage area during the competition unless registered as an Independent Entry.
5. Incase of any issues, please do not hesitate to have studio owners or teachers communicate with us a nexxusdance@gmail.com

 

Payment Options

1. Payment of the registration fees for the event(s) can be made by cheque, money order, e-transfer or credit cards.
2. Cheques shall be made payable to Nexxus Dance Challenge and mailed to Nexxus Dance Challenge/ Emilie Gaudette, 29 Stanhope Ave, Warren On P0H2N0
3. Dishonoured (NSF) cheques or pre-authorized payments are subject to a NSF fee of $35.00.
4. The registration fees are non-refundable for any reason including, without limitation, due to the medical conditions of the participants.
5. For event cancellations resulting solely from a government mandated shutdown of the event(s) due to COVID-19, the Company will fully refund any monetary registration fees paid in 2026 directly to the dance studio, and any credits used in the 2026 season will be re-credited to the dance studio’s accounts as a credit toward the 2027 season.
6. Your registration will be deemed to be accepted only at the point when the Company sends a confirmation email to the email address you provided. If you would like to change your order, e-mail nexxusdance@gmail.com. Any changes made to entries by registrants after the finalized schedule has been sent to registrants is subject to a $10.00 fee per change.
7.  All payments of the registration fees for the event(s) must be made by the listed payment dates. Any registration or payment submitted after the final entry deadline is subject to a late fee of 10% of the total registration fee for the event(s).

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Competition Rules

1. Upon arrival, please ensure to pick up your studio owner/teacher bag at the Nexxus registration table.
2. Dancers must always be ready to perform thirty minutes prior to their scheduled time.
3.. All entries are to report backstage to the Nexxus Stage Manager three numbers before the scheduled number.
4. All entries will perform in the order they are scheduled. If for any reason a routine must perform out of order, it must be approved by the director and it must be performed before the end of its scheduled session. If dancers perform outside their assigned session, they will not qualify for a placement (if there are 3 or more in the category) and top and overall awards.
5. Please notify the stage manager of any holds needed.
6.. Dancers may not compete against themselves in any performance style and category. (Ie: If a performer has two Jazz Solo’s they may only compete the second routine in the next age division up). O
7. Second performance attempts will only be granted if time is permitting. An entry at a second attempt will be verbally adjudicated but will not receive a standing and does not qualify for overall awards unless the second performance was due to a music error a costume malfunction.
8. Any entry in any class and category, displaying suggestive and/or inappropriate content will be disqualified. 
9. Except for rosin, the use of baby powder, paint, and any other substances that could leave marks or debris on the stage is prohibited for safety reasons. If any such substances are found on the stage, they will result in a deduction of marks or disqualification.
10. Please be advised that studios will be held responsible for any damages to theatre change rooms. Any personal belongings, costumes or dance apparel left behind at the competition will not be the responsibility of Nexxus Dance Challenge.
11. Judges scores will be e-mailed to the studio director upon the completion of competition.
12. All judging critiques will be provided in video format.
13. MONETARY AWARDS: Monetary awards will be credited directly to the studio account.
15. PROPS:
a. All entries with the use of props must be declared prior to the schedule being finalized.
b. Props for entries may only be placed backstage during the adjudication prior to the upcoming scheduled dance session.
c. Maximum prop height: 10’6” 
d. Humans utilized as props cannot actively participate in the performance. If they engage actively, they must be registered as performers.
16. In event of a tie for any of the overall awards, our panel of judges will choose a winning entry at their own discretion.
17.Routines can be disqualified if found to have copied another routine:
Subject to Copyright:
– The complete work, including authentic dance compositions.
– Specific choreography, including unique and original combinations of steps and moves, set to specific music and within the work’s environment.
Not Subject to Copyright:
– General ideas and concepts.
– Individual steps and movements when deconstructed or used separately.
– Using the same or similar costume, piece of music, prop, set piece or formations

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General Rules & Information

1. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED IN FULL BY FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH, 2026

2. 50% deposit of registration balance must be received in full by Friday January 9th, 2026. Remaining balance is due Feb 20th, 2026.
3. Space is limited and studios are accepted on a first come first serve basis.
4. Nexxus Dance Challenge Inc. reserves the right to cancel any competition or move a competition to another date due to unforeseen circumstances.

5. Nexxus Dance Challenge Inc. reserves the right to add an additional day to the stated 2026 tour dates if deemed necessary.
6. Any changes made to entries after the FINALIZED SCHEDULE has been sent out is subject to a $10.00 fee per change.
7. Media Event Fee is a mandatory fee for all participating dancers

8. Nexxus Dance Challenge. reserves the right to limit, reject, correct, cancel or refuse registrations, and to terminate or change the dates, format and/or location of event(s), in its discretion, including, without limitation, if the Company believes that there is an insufficient number of registrants for the event(s).

9.  A Studio representative must be present to collect the awards during the award session or before the end of the event. We will not ship awards.

10. Throughout the duration of our event, Nexxus assumes no responsibility for any lost or stolen items.