Categories

The categories in Dance Grand Prix Sofia 2025 are as follows:

BABY – 6 AND UNDER

CLASS CODEHobby/ProCLASS TITLENUMBER OF DANCERSMAX TIME
BabySBHBaby Solo Ballet - any style12 min 10 sec
BabySNHBaby Solo National and Folklore12 min 10 sec
BabySLHBaby Solo Lyrical and Contemporary12 min 10 sec
BabySWHBaby Solo Jazz and Show Dance12 min 10 sec
BabySSDHBaby Solo Song and Dance / Musical12 min 10 sec
BabySAHBaby Solo Acro12 min 10 sec
BabySHHBaby Solo Street Dance, Commercial and K-Pop12 min 10 sec
BabyDBHBaby Duet/Trio Ballet – any style2 or 32 min 10 sec
BabyDNHBaby Duet/Trio National and Folklore2 or 32 min 10 sec
BabyDLHBaby Duet/Trio Lyrical and Contemporary2 or 32 min 10 sec
BabyDWHBaby Duet/Trio Jazz and Show Dance2 or 32 min 10 sec
BabyDSDHBaby Duet/Trio Song and Dance / Musical2 or 32 min 10 sec
BabyDAHBaby Duet/Trio Acro2 or 32 min 10 sec
BabyDHHBaby Duet/Trio Street Dance, Commercial and K-Pop2 or 32 min 10 sec
BabyQBHBaby Quartet Ballet – any style42 min 40 sec
BabyGSBHBaby Small Group Ballet – any style5-102 min 40 sec
BabyGSNHBaby Small Group National and Folklore4 - 102 min 40 sec
BabyGSLHBaby Small Group Lyrical and Contemporary4 - 102 min 40 sec
BabyGSWHBaby Small Group Jazz and Show Dance4 - 102 min 40 sec
BabyGSDHBaby Group Song and Dance / Musical4+2 min 40 sec
BabyGSAHBaby Small Group Acro4 - 102 min 40 sec
BabyGSHHBaby Small Group Street Dance, Commercial and K-Pop4 - 102 min 40 sec
BabyFLBHBaby Large Formation Ballet – any style11+3 min 10 sec
BabyFLNHBaby Large Formation National and Folklore11+3 min 10 sec
BabyFLLHBaby Large Formation Lyrical and Contemporary11+3 min 10 sec
BabyFLWHBaby Large Formation Jazz and Show Dance11+3 min 10 sec
BabyFLAHBaby Large Formation Acro11+3 min 10 sec
BabyFLHHBaby Large Formation Street Dance, Commercial and K-Pop11+3 min 10 sec
DGPS BABY Classes

MINI – BETWEEN 6 AND 9 YEARS

CLASS CODEHobby/ProCLASS TITLENUMBER OF DANCERSMAX TIME
MiniSBH/PMini Solo Ballet - any style12 min 10 sec
MiniSBmH/PMini Solo Ballet - any style (Boys)12 min 10 sec
MiniSBRH/PMini Solo Ballet Repertoire12 min 10 sec
MiniSBRmH/PMini Solo Ballet Repertoire (Boys)12 min 10 sec
MiniSNH/PMini Solo National and Folklore12 min 10 sec
MiniSLH/PMini Solo Lyrical and Contemporary12 min 10 sec
MiniSLmH/PMini Solo Lyrical and Contemporary (Boys)12 min 10 sec
MiniSWH/PMini Solo Jazz and Show Dance12 min 10 sec
MinSWmH/PMini Solo Jazz and Show Dance (Boys)12 min 10 sec
MiniSSDH/PMini Solo Song and Dance / Musical12 min 10 sec
MiniSAH/PMini Solo Acro12 min 10 sec
MiniSHH/PMini Solo Street Dance, Commercial and K-Pop12 min 10 sec
MiniDBH/PMini Duet/Trio Ballet – any style2 or 32 min 10 sec
MiniDNH/PMini Duet/Trio National and Folklore2 or 32 min 10 sec
MiniDLH/PMini Duet/Trio Lyrical and Contemporary2 or 32 min 10 sec
MiniDWH/PMini Duet/Trio Jazz and Show Dance2 or 32 min 10 sec
MiniDSDH/PMini Duet/Trio Song and Dance / Musical2 or 32 min 10 sec
MiniDAH/PMini Duet/Trio Acro2 or 32 min 10 sec
MiniDHH/PMini Duet/Trio Street Dance, Commercial and K-Pop2 or 32 min 10 sec
MiniQBH/PMini Quartet Ballet – any style42 min 40 sec
MiniGSBH/PMini Small Group Ballet – any style5-102 min 40 sec
MiniGSNH/PMini Small Group National and Folklore4 - 102 min 40 sec
MiniGSLH/PMini Small Group Lyrical and Contemporary4 - 102 min 40 sec
MiniGSWH/PMini Small Group Jazz and Show Dance4 - 102 min 40 sec
MiniGSDH/PMini Group Song and Dance / Musical4+2 min 40 sec
MiniGSAH/PMini Small Group Acro4 - 102 min 40 sec
MiniGSHH/PMini Small Group Street Dance, Commercial and K-Pop4 - 102 min 40 sec
MiniFLBH/PMini Large Formation Ballet – any style11+3 min 10 sec
MiniFLNH/PMini Large Formation National and Folklore11+3 min 10 sec
MiniFLLH/PMini Large Formation Lyrical and Contemporary11+3 min 10 sec
MiniFLWH/PMini Large Formation Jazz and Show Dance11+3 min 10 sec
MiniFLAH/PMini Large Formation Acro11+3 min 10 sec
MiniFLHH/PMini Large Formation Street Dance, Commercial and K-Pop11+3 min 10 sec
DGPS MINI Classes

CHILDREN – 13 YEARS AND UNDER

CLASS CODEHobby/ProCLASS TITLENUMBER OF DANCERSMAX TIME
KSBH/PChildren Solo Ballet – any style (not repertoire) (age 10 – 12 years)12 min 10 sec
KSBmH/PChildren Solo Ballet (Boys) – any style (not repertoire)12 min 10 sec
KSBRH/PChildren Solo Ballet Repertoire (age 10 – 12 years)12 min 40 sec
KSBRmH/PChildren Solo Ballet Repertoire (Boys)12 min 40 sec
KSPBH/PChildren Solo Ballet - any style (not repertoire) with pointe shoes optional ( age 12 – 13 years only)12 min 10 sec
KSPBRH/PChildren Solo Ballet Repertoire with pointe shoes(age 12 – 13 only)12 min 40 sec
KSNH/PChildren Solo National and Folklore12 min 10 sec
KSLH/PChildren Solo Lyrical12 min 10 sec
KSLmH/PChildren Solo Lyrical (Boys)12 min 10 sec
KSWH/PChildren Solo Show Dance12 min 10 sec
KSWmH/PChildren Solo Show Dance (boys)12 min 10 sec
KSSDH/PChildren Solo Song and Dance / Musical12 min 10 sec
KSZH/PChildren Solo Jazz12 min 10 sec
KSZmH/PChildren Solo Jazz (Boys)12 min 10 sec
KSEH/PChildren Solo Contemporaray12 min 10 sec
KSEmH/PChildren Solo Contemporary (Boys)12 min 10 sec
KSAH/PChildren Solo Acro12 min 10 sec
KSHH/PChildren Solo Street Dance, Commercial and K-Pop12 min 10 sec
KDBH/PChildren Duet/Trio Ballet – any style (not repertoire)
PLEASE SEE RULE 8.11
2 or 32 min 10 sec
KDPDDH/PChildren Duet/Trio Pas de Deux/Trois (age 12-13 only)
PLEASE SEE RULE 8.12
2 or 32 min 40 sec
KDNH/PChildren Duet/Trio National and Folklore2 or 32 min 10 sec
KDLH/PChildren Duet/Trio Lyrical and Contemporary2 or 32 min 10 sec
KDWH/PChildren Duet/Trio Jazz and Show Dance2 or 32 min 10 sec
KDSDH/PChildren Duet/Trio Song and Dance / Musical2 or 32 min 10 sec
KDAH/PChildren Duet/Trio Acro2 or 32 min 10 sec
KDHH/PChildren Duet/Trio Street Dance, Commercial and K-Pop2 or 32 min 10 sec
KQBH/PChildren Quartet Ballet – any style42 min 40 sec
KGSBCH/PChildren Small Group Ballet Repertoire5 - 102 min 40 sec
KGSBH/PChildren Small Group Ballet– any style (not Repertoire)5 - 102 min 40 sec
KGSNH/PChildren Small Group National and Folklore4-102 min 40 sec
KGSLH/PChildren Small Group Lyrical4-102 min 40 sec
KGSEH/PChildren Small Group Contemporary4 -102 min 40 sec
KGSWH/PChildren Small Group Jazz and Show Dance4 -102 min 40 sec
KGSDH/PChildren Group Song and Dance / Musical4-102 min 40 sec
KGSAH/PChildren Small Group Acro4 -102 min 40 sec
KGSHH/PChildren Small Group Street Dance, Commercial and K-Pop4 -102 min 40 sec
KFLBCH/PChildren Large Formation Classical Ballet and Repertoire11+3 min 10 sec
KFLBH/PChildren Large Formation Ballet – any style (not classical or repertoire)11+3 min 10 sec
KFLNH/PChildren Large Formation National and Folklore11+3 min 10 sec
KFLLH/PChildren Large Formation Lyrical11+3 min 10 sec
KFLWH/PChildren Large Formation Show Dance11+3 min 10 sec
KFLZH/PChildren Large Formation Jazz11+3 min 10 sec
KFLEH/PChildren Large Formation Contemporary11+3 min 10 sec
KFLAH/PChildren Large Formation Acro11+3 min 10 sec
KFLHH/PChildren Large Formation Street Dance, Commercial and K-Pop11+3 min 10 sec
DGPS Children Classes

JUNIOR – 17 YEARS AND UNDER

CLASS CODEHobby/ProCLASS TITLENUMBER OF DANCERSMAX TIME
JSBH/PJunior Solo Ballet - any style (not repertoire) 1 2 min 10 sec
JSBmH/PJunior Solo Ballet (Boys) - any style (not repertoire)12 min 10 sec
JSBRH/PJunior Solo Ballet Repertoire12 min 40 sec
JSBRmH/PJunior Solo Ballet Repertoire (Boys)12 min 40 sec
JSNH/PJunior Solo National and Folklore12 min 10 sec
JSLH/PJunior Solo Lyrical12 min 10 sec
JSLmH/PJunior Solo Lyrical (Boys) 12 min 10 sec
JSWH/PJunior Solo Show Dance12 min 10 sec
JSWmH/PJunior Solo Show Dance (Boys)12 min 10 sec
JSZH/PJunior Solo Jazz12 min 10 sec
JSZmH/PJunior Solo Jazz (Boys) 12 min 10 sec
JSSDH/PJunior Solo Song and Dance / Musical12 min 10 sec
JSEH/PJunior Solo Contemporary12 min 10 sec
JSEmH/PJunior Solo Contemporary (Boys) 12 min 10 sec
JSAH/PJunior Solo Acro12 min 10 sec
JSHH/PJunior Solo Street Dance, Commercial and K-Pop12 min 10 sec
JDBH/PJunior Duet/Trio Ballet – any style (not repertoire) PLEASE SEE RULE 8.112 or 32 min 40 sec
JDPDDH/PJunior Duet/Trio Pas de Deux/Trois PLEASE SEE RULE: 8.122 or 32 min 40 sec
JDNH/PJunior Duet/Trio National and Folklore2 or 32 min 40 sec
JDLH/PJunior Duet/Trio Lyrical and Contemporary2 or 32
min
40 sec
JDWH/PJunior Duet/Trio Jazz and Show Dance2 or 32 min 40 sec
JDSDH/PJunior Duet/Trio Song and Dance / Musical2 or 32 min 40 sec
JDAH/PJunior Duet/Trio Acro2 or 32 min 40 sec
JDHH/PJunior Duet/Trio Street Dance, Commercial and K-Pop2 or 32 min 40 sec
JQBH/PJunior Quartet Ballet43 min 10 sec
JGSBCH/PJunior Small Group Classical Ballet and Repertoire5 – 103 min 10 sec
JGSBH/PJunior Small Group Ballet – any style (not classical or repertoire)5 - 103 min 10 sec
JGSNH/PJunior Small Group National and Folklore4 - 103 min 10 sec
JGSLH/PJunior Small Group Lyrical4 -103 min 10 sec
JGSEH/PJunior Small Group Contemporary 4 - 103 min 10 sec
JGSWH/PJunior Small Group Show Dance4 - 103 min 10 sec
JGSZH/PJunior Small Group Jazz4 - 103 min 10 sec
JGSDH/PJunior Group Song and Dance / Musical4+3 min 10 sec
JGSAH/PJunior Small Group Acro4 - 103 min 10 sec
JGSHH/PJunior Small Group Street Dance, Commercial and K-Pop4 - 103 min 10 sec
JFLBCH/PJunior Large Formation Classical Ballet and Repertoire11+3 min 40 sec
JFLBH/PJunior Large Formation Ballet - any style (not classical or repertoire) 11+3 min 40 sec
JFLNH/PJunior Large Formation National and Folklore11+3 min 40 sec
JFLLH/PJunior Large Formation Lyrical11+3 min 40 sec
JFLWH/PJunior Large Formation Show Dance11+3 min 40 sec
JFLZH/PJunior Large Formation Jazz11+3 min 40 sec
JFLEH/PJunior Large Formation Contemporary11+3 min 40 sec
JFLAH/PJunior Large Formation Acro11+3 min 40 sec
JFLHH/PJunior Large Formation Street Dance, Commercial and K-Pop11+3 min 40 sec
DGPS Junior Classes

SENIOR– 25 YEARS AND UNDER

CLASS CODEHobby/ProCLASS TITLENUMBER OF DANCERSMAX TIME
SnSBPSenior Solo Ballet – any style (not repertoire)12 min 10 sec
SnSBRPSenior Solo Ballet Repertoire12 min 40 sec
SnSNPSenior Solo National and Folklore12 min 10 sec
SnSLPSenior Solo Lyrical12 min 10 sec
SnSLmPSenior Solo Lyrical (Boys)12 min 10 sec
SnSWPSenior Solo Show Dance12 min 10 sec
SnSWmPSenior Solo Show Dance (Boys)12 min 10 sec
SnSZPSenior Solo Jazz12 min 10 sec
SnSZmPSenior Solo Jazz (boys)12 min 10 sec
SnSSDPSenior Solo Song and Dance / Musical12 min 10 sec
SnSEPSenior Solo Contemporary12 min 10 sec
SnSEmPSenior Solo Contemporary (boys)12 min 10 sec
SnSAPSenior Solo Acro12 min 10 sec
SnSHPSenior Solo Street Dance, Commercial and K-Pop12 min 10 sec
SnDBPSenior Duet/Trio Ballet – any style (not repertoire) PLEASE SEE RULE 8.112 or 32 min 40 sec
SnDPDDPSenior Duet/Trio Pas de Deux/Trois 2 or 32 min 40 sec
SnDNPSenior Duet/Trio National and Folklore Dance2 or 32 min 40 sec
SnDLPSenior Duet/Trio Lyrical and Contemporary2 or 32 min 40 sec
SnDWPSenior Duet/Trio Jazz and Show Dance2 or 32 min 40 sec
SnDSDPSenior Duet/Trio Song and Dance / Musical2 or 32 min 40 sec
SnDAPSenior Duet Acro2 or 32 min 40 sec
SnDHPSenior Duet/Trio Street Dance, Commercial and K-Pop2 or 32 min 40 sec
SnQBPSenior Quartet Ballet – any style43 min 10 sec
SnGSBRPSenior Small Group Ballet Repertoire5 - 103 min 10 sec
SnGSBPSenior Small Group Ballet – any style (not classical or repertoire)5 - 103 min 10 sec
SnGSNPSenior Small Group National and Folklore4 - 103 min 10 sec
SnGSLPSenior Small Group Lyrical4 - 103 min 10 sec
SnGSEPSenior Small Group Contemporary4 - 103 min 10 sec
SnGSWPSenior Small Group Jazz and Show Dance4 - 103 min 10 sec
SnGSDPSenior Group Song and Dance / Musical4 - 103 min 10 sec
SnGSAPSenior Small Group Acro4 - 103 min 10 sec
SnGSHPSenior Small Group Street Dance, Commercial and K-Pop 4 - 103 min 10 sec
SnFLBCPSenior Large Formation Classical Ballet and Repertoire11+3 min 40 sec
SnFLBPSenior Large Formation Ballet - any style (not classical and repertoire)11+3 min 40 sec
SnFLNPSenior Large Formation National and Folklore11+3 min 40 sec
SnFLLPSenior Large Formation Lyrical11+3 min 40 sec
SnFLWPSenior Large Formation Show Dance11+3 min 40 sec
SnFLZPSenior Large Formation Jazz11+3 min 40 sec
SnFLEPSenior Large Formation Contemporary11+3 min 40 sec
SnFLAPSenior Large Formation Acro11+3 min 40 sec
SnFLHPSenior Large Formation Street Dance, Commercial and K-Pop 11+3 min 40 sec
DGPS Senior Classes

NOTE:

All age categories have Hobby and Pro divisions, except for Baby and Senior.

Hobby is for dancers practicing less than 4 hours per week. All entries in Baby age group are considered Hobby.

Pro is for dancers practicing more than 4 hours per week. Pro is compulsory for students in certified dance schools. All entries in Senior age group are considered Pro.

DGPS has the right to change the Hobby or Pro division of a dancer or group, even during the contest, if the jury sees fit.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Repertoire Ballet 

Any piece coming from recognized Ballet Repertoire.

In the mini repertoire solos, the teachers are allowed to slightly simplify the variations to fit the technical level of the children.

In the Mini category the teachers should choose age appropriate variations.

It is strictly prohibited to use any kind of protected original choreography, unless the dance teacher sends written permission from the copyrights owner.

Ballet – any style (excluding repertoire)

Any method of ballet, which uses an academic ballet technique. A Neoclassical ballet style may be employed in this category. This uses traditional ballet technique, but in a less rigid way. This includes different or innovative use of port de bras, a strong use of off-balance movements or positions or a mixture with more modern movements in the upper body. It is essential to apply a very strong classical use of the leg lines.

National and Folklore

The dance will show the typical style of dance from a certain country/countries. The music used in the performance must be relevant to that country. The music must be national/folklore music that shows the typical sound of music in that country. No marks will be awarded for authenticity of the dance.

Lyrical

Lyrical dance is a dance style that blends elements of ballet and modern. A lyrical dancer will use movements to express strong emotions such as love, joy, romance etc. The dancer often performs to music with lyrics as this serves as inspiration for the dancer’s movements and expressions. Movements in lyrical dance are characterized by fluidity and grace , with the dancer flowing seamlessly from one movement to another. Leaps are high and turns are fluid and continuous.

Show Dance

This category is best described as a high impact, dynamic dance with entertaining choreography, clear style, narrative and a cohesive theme. The choreographic creation must use dance techniques that bring show dance elements together to form a complete structured piece. Show dance encompasses a variety of styles that can be influenced by Show Dance Theatre, Film or Musical Concepts. The style and imagery of choreography must be appropriate for the dancers involved and executed with precision, powerful musicality and demonstrate clear creative performance values.

Jazz Dance

There are many ways that Jazz can be presented which are described below as a guideline.

All Jazz dance pieces must show a clear understanding and creative expression that is informed and inspired from the differing genres and styles under the Jazz dance umbrella. 

Other dance forms and styles must not override the Jazz dance elements and techniques required specifically for Jazz. The techniques for this genre are very clearly stated and are required for fair and honest judging.

Please note: ACRO dance and gymnastic tricks do not substitute for Jazz technique or choreography. 

If the choreography is using acrobatic elements, the acro movements must be integral to the main delivery of Jazz choreography and have a real relevance to the dance narrative and construction of the piece. 

Jazz Music forms an important part of Jazz choreography. Choosing the correct music will enhance the Jazz dance elements naturally required and also show an understanding of musicality, syncopation and dynamics for the overall visual delivery of the choreography.

Contemporary

Contemporary Dance has established and recognized dance styles and techniques which are based on renowned expression of choreographers including: - Graham, Limon, Cunningham and Horton, Ailey and more in trend today Wayne McGregor or Rambert.

The Contemporary Dance class should incorporate and convey a collection of methods and techniques that are founded within the techniques of ballet, modern dance or postmodern dance. 

Contemporary dance permits a greater range of movement that may not adhere to the strict body lines of classical ballet. The images, ideas and emotions of the dance can be set to a variety of sounds, from music to the spoken word or even silence if in keeping with the theme of the dance. 

The choreography should convey a story based on the text or a song, or possibly have a story line that conveys an emotion and specific expression. The dancer performing in the Contemporary dance class must have a high level of understanding of the physicality and techniques that are required to be viewed and judged fairly.

Please Note: Contemporary Dance is not to be confused with Lyrical Dance. The elements required for the Contemporary dance, must be visible within the creative dance and the technique of the dancer performing.

Song and Dance / Musical

Musical theater dance is the type of dancing, usually ballet, jazz, hip-hop, or tap, used in choreographed sequences for musical theater. It is characterized by its representational nature, its integration of song, dance and dialogue to tell a story, and an energy unique to the form. The performer of Song and Dance should have a high level of understanding of the physicality and techniques of the dance and how they are used with artistic interpretation and good vocal techniques to present an emotional story. Performers should demonstrate good control of their body and voice while they are performing.

Acro

A routine combining acrobatic elements / tricks and dance of any style with a smooth transition between the two. Acrobatic elements include gymnastic work, contortion and flexibility work, balancing work and tumbling work, e.g.; walkovers, backovers, balances (hand, head, forearm, chest), splits, aerials (side, front) and back handsprings. For duet/trio, small groups and large group numbers, partner work and group tricks should also be incorporated into the routine. Dancers should demonstrate total control of their body and the tricks they are performing.

Street Dance

Street dance includes a wide range of styles made popular in the USA and has now become an international and popular form of dance expression for the youth culture, which has now crossed over into more mainstream Commercial dance styles. This class requires the dance to express the specific dance styles, but offer an overall concept, theme and direction that expresses creative ideas, clever dance imagery and stylized choreography.

Please Note: For this category, music choices should not contain swearing or bad language, the suggestion of guns or death. The choreography and visual aspect must be age appropriate for the overall competition.

Commercial

Commercial is a highly choreographed dance form and encompasses a variety of vibrant genres. This dance style can be seen in MTV music videos, advertising campaigns, on TV and in films. It is a combination of self expression, energy and performance.

K-Pop

Unlike other dance genres with defining moves, K-Pop blends most dance genres. What sets it apart is all about creativity, teamwork, precision, energy, and passion.

In general, K-Pop has four key components:

Energy and passion - K-Pop dances are always performed with a lot of energy and passion.

Precise movements - K-Pop dancers are known for their precise and synchronized movements. This means that everyone in the group should be making the same moves at the same time.

Group choreography - this is one of the things that makes K-Pop so unique and visually appealing.

Formation changes - this is a major characteristic of the K-Pop dance. When performed in complete synchrony, the dance becomes visually appealing.

More detailed information is available here.