Awards & Scholarships
Welcome to The guiDANCE Experience Awards and Scholarships page – where dance dreams transform into extraordinary achievements! Discover a world of recognition and opportunities tailored for every dancer. From coveted Adjudication Awards to Choreography and Innovation accolades, and life-changing Scholarship opportunities. Our stage is set to celebrate your studio's brilliance. Elevate your dance journey with us, where talent meets triumph, creativity sparks innovation, and every dancer has a chance to shine. Join the dance revolution – The guiDANCE Experience awaits your studio's moment in the spotlight!
SPECIAL
AWARDS
Choreography & Innovation
In our general competition groups category, This prestigious accolade honors choreographers challenging norms with a banner and $250 prize. Notably, an additional $100 goes to the studio's chosen non-profit. The winning group enjoys a free routine at nationals, plus an encore performance.
MUSIC TO OUR EYES AWARD
Recognizing exceptional musicality, this award is bestowed upon up to four entries—whether solo, duo, trio, or group—at each event. It celebrates performances that beautifully integrate music, elevating the artistry of dance.
Artist & athlete
In collaboration with Apolla Performance, celebrate exceptional athleticism and artistry! The guiDANCE Experience Dance Competition presents this award to a maximum of four entries—solo, duo, trio, or group—at each event, recognizing extraordinary dance mastery.
the unstoppable studio award
Earning distinction at The guiDANCE Experience Dance Competition, the Unstoppable Studio Award is bestowed upon one outstanding studio at each event. Celebrating versatility in training and performance across diverse dance genres, it honors artistic excellence and comprehensive dance mastery.
STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY
The pinnacle of creativity, the highest-scoring Student Choreography, will be spotlighted
in our awards session. Embrace the challenge! When surpassing 10 entries, we celebrate not just one, but the top 3, acknowledging exceptional artistry and innovation
in dance.
GUIDANCE
GO GETTER
Presented to the standout dancer, this recognition celebrates attentiveness, energy, and supportive demeanor. It goes to
the individual who uplifts and positively impacts those sharing
the dance space.
Make a difference
Honoring the soloist who not only dazzles on stage but uplifts others backstage. This dancer radiates kindness. positive energy and encouragement. They receive two special keychains—one
to cherish and another to pass on
to someone who positively influenced their competition journey.
NEXT GENERATION
Celebrate the future stars with The Next Generation Award! This accolade honors studios showcasing not just promising technique but also inspiring character in their young dancers.
A tribute to the bright potential
and exceptional spirit of the
next generation in dance.