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DANCE TEAM INFORMATION
  • Compete on a 40' x 40' wood dance floor
  • One day competition - Friday, March 16, 2012
  • USASF Dance Rules and Guidelines
  • Nationally Certified Judges
  • A dance team competitor may cross-compete in a cheer team division ONE time for free
  • NEW! NO Qualification required
  • Scheduled warm-up area before competing
  • Champion package includes individual jackets and medallions
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"Such a well run and FUN weekend."
- Ultimate Athletics of Ohio, North Royalton OH

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2011-12 Dance Divisions UPDATED 8/30/11!

Teams perform routines in specialized dance areas. Cheer Ltd follows the USASF Dance Rules. The age of the competitors as of August 31, 2011 will be the age used for competition purposes throughout the 2011-12 season. Routines must be all-music and may not exceed 2:30 minutes. All dance divisions combine scholastic, recreation, all star and studio "teams".

DIVISION
AGE
MEMBERS
DESCRIPTION
MIN TIME
MAX TIME
Tiny Open
6 years & younger
4+ members
Any style (jazz, hip hop, lyrical, pom, or a blend of styles)
1:45 minutes
2:30 minutes
Mini Open
9 years & younger
4+ members
Any style (jazz, hip hop, lyrical, pom, or a blend of styles)
1:45 minutes
2:30 minutes
Youth Open
12 years & younger
4+ members
Any style (jazz, hip hop, lyrical, pom, or a blend of styles)
1:45 minutes
2:30 minutes
Junior Pom
15 years & younger
4+ members
Poms must be used at least 80% of the routine

1:45 minutes
2:30 minutes
Junior Jazz
15 years & younger
4+ members
Studio style dance
1:45 minutes
2:30 minutes
Junior Hip Hop
15 years & younger
4+ members
I.e. Hip hop, Funk, Krumping, Breaking, Stepping
1:45 minutes
2:30 minutes
Senior Pom
18 years & younger
4+ members
Poms must be used at least 80% of the routine
1:45 minutes
2:30 minutes
Senior Jazz
18 years & younger
4+ members
Studio style dance
1:45 minutes
2:30 minutes
Senior Hip Hop
18 years & younger
4+ members
I.e. Hip hop, Funk, Krumping, Breaking, Stepping
1:45 minutes
2:30 minutes
Senior Lyrical
18 years & younger
4+ members
Combines the principles of jazz and ballet emphasizing proper technical execution, flexibility, balance, and mood
1:45 minutes
2:30 minutes
Senior Variety
18 years & younger
4+ members
Blend of jazz, pom, and hip hop emphasizing creativity and flow of routine and execution of dance styles performed
1:45 minutes
2:30 minutes
Senior Coed
18 years & younger
4+ members;
2+ males
Any style (jazz, hip hop, lyrical, pom, or a blend of styles)
1:45 minutes
2:30 minutes
Open
14 years & older
4+ members
Any style (jazz, hip hop, lyrical, pom, or a blend of styles)
1:45 minutes
2:30 minutes
Open Coed
14 years & older
4+ members;
2+ males
Any style (jazz, hip hop, lyrical, pom, or a blend of styles)
1:45 minutes
2:30 minutes

NOTE: Cheer Ltd reserves the right to combine, delete or add divisions based on registration.

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"Our Dancers are elated! It was a perfect end to our season."
- K Schoolfield, Lander University
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Nationals Registration Forms include:

Form 12-1 3-Part Registration Form CLICK HERE
Form 12-2 Crossover Form CLICK HERE
Form 12-3Travel Form* CLICK HERE
Form 12-4Rooming List* CLICK HERE


Waivers and Roster(s) are only needed for Nationals if you have not competed during the 2011-12 Season OR you have changes to your roster/waivers on file.

Form 12-5 Roster CLICK HERE
WAIVER Waiver/Release CLICK HERE

* Rooming List and Travel Form only required for teams purchasing the Ultimate Housing Package.

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Watch this Highlight Video from the 2011 Cheer Ltd Nationals at CANAM - Dance competition by Lockwood Media!