Categories

The categories in Dance Grand Prix Sofia 2024 are as follows:

BABY – 6 AND UNDER

CLASS CODECLASS TITLENUMBER OF DANCERSMAX TIME
BabySBBaby Solo Ballet - any style12 min 10 sec
BabySNBaby Solo National and Folklore12 min 10 sec
BabySLBaby Solo Lyrical and Contemporary12 min 10 sec
BabySWBaby Solo Jazz and Show Dance12 min 10 sec
BabySABaby Solo Acro12 min 10 sec
BabySHBaby Solo Street Dance and Commercial12 min 10 sec
BabyDBBaby Duet/Trio Ballet – any style2 or 32 min 10 sec
BabyDNBaby Duet/Trio National and Folklore2 or 32 min 10 sec
BabyDLBaby Duet/Trio Lyrical and Contemporary2 or 32 min 10 sec
BabyDWBaby Duet/Trio Jazz and Show Dance2 or 32 min 10 sec
BabyDABaby Duet/Trio Acro2 or 32 min 10 sec
BabyDHBaby Duet/Trio Street Dance2 or 32 min 10 sec
BabyQBBaby Quartet Ballet – any style42 min 40 sec
BabyGSBBaby Small Group Ballet – any style5-102 min 40 sec
BabyGSNBaby Small Group National and Folklore4 - 102 min 40 sec
BabyGSLBaby Small Group Lyrical and Contemporary4 - 102 min 40 sec
BabyGSWBaby Small Group Jazz and Show Dance4 - 102 min 40 sec
BabyGSABaby Small Group Acro4 - 102 min 40 sec
BabyGSHBaby Small Group Street Dance and Commercial4 - 102 min 40 sec
BabyFLBBaby Large Formation Ballet – any style11+3 min 10 sec
BabyFLNBaby Large Formation National and Folklore11+3 min 10 sec
BabyFLLBaby Large Formation Lyrical and Contemporary11+3 min 10 sec
BabyFLWBaby Large Formation Jazz and Show Dance11+3 min 10 sec
BabyFLABaby Large Formation Acro11+3 min 10 sec
BabyFLHBaby Large Formation Street Dance and Commercial11+3 min 10 sec
DGPS BABY Classes

MINI – BETWEEN 6 AND 9 YEARS

CLASS CODECLASS TITLENUMBER OF DANCERSMAX TIME
MiniSBMini Solo Ballet - any style12 min 10 sec
MiniSBmMini Solo Ballet - any style (Boys)12 min 10 sec
MiniSBRMini Solo Ballet Repertoire12 min 10 sec
MiniSBRmMini Solo Ballet Repertoire (Boys)12 min 10 sec
MiniSNMini Solo National and Folklore12 min 10 sec
MiniSLMini Solo Lyrical and Contemporary12 min 10 sec
MiniSLmMini Solo Lyrical and Contemporary (Boys)12 min 10 sec
MiniSWMini Solo Jazz and Show Dance12 min 10 sec
MinSWmMini Solo Jazz and Show Dance (Boys)12 min 10 sec
MiniSAMini Solo Acro12 min 10 sec
MiniSHMini Solo Street Dance and Commercial12 min 10 sec
MiniDBMini Duet/Trio Ballet – any style2 or 32 min 10 sec
MiniDNMini Duet/Trio National and Folklore2 or 32 min 10 sec
MiniDLMini Duet/Trio Lyrical and Contemporary2 or 32 min 10 sec
MiniDWMini Duet/Trio Jazz and Show Dance2 or 32 min 10 sec
MiniDAMini Duet/Trio Acro2 or 32 min 10 sec
MiniDHMini Duet/Trio Street Dance2 or 32 min 10 sec
MiniQBMini Quartet Ballet – any style42 min 40 sec
MiniGSBMini Small Group Ballet – any style5-102 min 40 sec
MiniGSNMini Small Group National and Folklore4 - 102 min 40 sec
MiniGSLMini Small Group Lyrical and Contemporary4 - 102 min 40 sec
MiniGSWMini Small Group Jazz and Show Dance4 - 102 min 40 sec
MiniGSAMini Small Group Acro4 - 102 min 40 sec
MiniGSHMini Small Group Street Dance and Commercial4 - 102 min 40 sec
MiniFLBMini Large Formation Ballet – any style11+3 min 10 sec
MiniFLNMini Large Formation National and Folklore11+3 min 10 sec
MiniFLLMini Large Formation Lyrical and Contemporary11+3 min 10 sec
MiniFLWMini Large Formation Jazz and Show Dance11+3 min 10 sec
MiniFLAMini Large Formation Acro11+3 min 10 sec
MiniFLHMini Large Formation Street Dance and Commercial11+3 min 10 sec
DGPS MINI Classes

CHILDREN – 13 YEARS AND UNDER

CLASS CODECLASS TITLENUMBER OF DANCERSMAX TIME
KSBChildren Solo Ballet – any style (not repertoire) (age 10 – 12 years)12 min 10 sec
KSBmChildren Solo Ballet (Boys) – any style (not repertoire)12 min 10 sec
KSBRChildren Solo Ballet Repertoire (age 10 – 12 years)12 min 40 sec
KSBRmChildren Solo Ballet Repertoire (Boys)12 min 40 sec
KSPBChildren Solo Ballet - any style (not repertoire) with pointe shoes optional ( age 12 – 13 years only)12 min 10 sec
KSPBRChildren Solo Ballet Repertoire with pointe shoes(age 12 – 13 only)12 min 40 sec
KSNChildren Solo National and Folklore12 min 10 sec
KSLChildren Solo Lyrical12 min 10 sec
KSLmChildren Solo Lyrical (Boys)12 min 10 sec
KSWChildren Solo Show Dance12 min 10 sec
KSWmChildren Solo Show Dance (boys)12 min 10 sec
KSZChildren Solo Jazz12 min 10 sec
KSZmChildren Solo Jazz (Boys)12 min 10 sec
KSEChildren Solo Contemporaray12 min 10 sec
KSEmChildren Solo Contemporary (Boys)12 min 10 sec
KSAChildren Solo Acro12 min 10 sec
KSHChildren Solo Street Dance12 min 10 sec
KSCChildren Solo Commercial12 min 10 sec
KDBChildren Duet/Trio Ballet – any style (not repertoire)
PLEASE SEE NOTES: 8.11 FOR APPENDIX
2 or 32 min 10 sec
KDPDDChildren Duet/Trio Pas de Deux/Trois (age 12-13 only)
PLEASE SEE NOTES: 8.12 FOR APPENDIX
2 or 32 min 40 sec
KDNChildren Duet/Trio National and Folklore2 or 32 min 10 sec
KDLChildren Duet/Trio Lyrical and Contemporary2 or 32 min 10 sec
KDWChildren Duet/Trio Jazz and Show Dance2 or 32 min 10 sec
KDAChildren Duet/Trio Acro2 or 32 min 10 sec
KDHChildren Duet/Trio Street Dance and Commercial2 or 32 min 10 sec
KQBChildren Quartet Ballet – any style42 min 40 sec
KGSBCChildren Small Group Classical Ballet and Repertoire5 - 102 min 40 sec
KGSBChildren Small Group Ballet– any style (not classical or repertoire)5 - 102 min 40 sec
KGSNChildren Small Group National and Folklore4-102 min 40 sec
KGSLChildren Small Group Lyrical4-102 min 40 sec
KGSEChildren Small Group Contemporary4 -102 min 40 sec
KGSWChildren Small Group Jazz and Show Dance4 -102 min 40 sec
KGSAChildren Small Group Acro4 -102 min 40 sec
KGSHChildren Small Group Street Dance and Commercial4 -102 min 40 sec
KFLBCChildren Large Formation Classical Ballet and Repertoire11+3 min 10 sec
KFLBChildren Large Formation Ballet – any style (not classical or repertoire)11+3 min 10 sec
KFLNChildren Large Formation National and Folklore11+3 min 10 sec
KFLLChildren Large Formation Lyrical11+3 min 10 sec
KFLWChildren Large Formation Show Dance11+3 min 10 sec
KFLZChildren Large Formation Jazz11+3 min 10 sec
KFLEChildren Large Formation Contemporary11+3 min 10 sec
KFLAChildren Large Formation Acro11+3 min 10 sec
KFLHChildren Large Formation Street Dance11+3 min 10 sec
KFLCChildren Large Formation Commercial11+3 min 10 sec
DGPS Children Classes

JUNIOR – 17 YEARS AND UNDER

CLASS CODECLASS TITLENUMBER OF DANCERSMAX TIME
JSBJunior Solo Ballet - any style (not repertoire) 1 2 min 10 sec
JSBmJunior Solo Ballet (Boys) - any style (not repertoire)12 min 10 sec
JSBRJunior Solo Ballet Repertoire12 min 40 sec
JSBRmJunior Solo Ballet Repertoire (Boys)12 min 40 sec
JSNJunior Solo National and Folklore12 min 10 sec
JSLJunior Solo Lyrical12 min 10 sec
JSLmJunior Solo Lyrical (Boys) 12 min 10 sec
JSWJunior Solo Show Dance12 min 10 sec
JSWmJunior Solo Show Dance (Boys)12 min 10 sec
JSZJunior Solo Jazz12 min 10 sec
JSZmJunior Solo Jazz (Boys) 12 min 10 sec
JSEJunior Solo Contemporary12 min 10 sec
JSEmJunior Solo Contemporary (Boys) 12 min 10 sec
JSAJunior Solo Acro12 min 10 sec
JSHJunior Solo Street Dance12 min 10 sec
JSCJunior Solo Commercial12 min 10 sec
JDBJunior Duet/Trio Ballet – any style (not repertoire) PLEASE SEE RULE 8.112 or 32 min 40 sec
JDNJunior Duet/Trio National and Folklore2 or 32 min 40 sec
JDLJunior Duet/Trio Lyrical and Contemporary2 or 32
min
40 sec
JDWJunior Duet/Trio Jazz and Show Dance2 or 32 min 40 sec
JDAJunior Duet/Trio Acro2 or 32 min 40 sec
JDHJunior Duet/Trio Street Dance and Commercial2 or 32 min 40 sec
JQBJunior Quartet Ballet43 min 10 sec
JGSBCJunior Small Group Classical Ballet and Repertoire5 – 103 min 10 sec
JGSBJunior Small Group Ballet – any style (not classical or repertoire)5 - 103 min 10 sec
JGSNJunior Small Group National and Folklore4 - 103 min 10 sec
JGSLJunior Small Group Lyrical4 -103 min 10 sec
JGSEJunior Small Group Contemporary 4 - 103 min 10 sec
JGSWJunior Small Group Jazz and Show Dance4 - 103 min 10 sec
JGSHJunior Small Group Street Dance and Commercial4 - 103 min 10 sec
JFLBCJunior Large Formation Classical Ballet and Repertoire11+3 min 40 sec
JFLBJunior Large Formation Ballet - any style (not classical or repertoire) 11+3 min 40 sec
JFLNJunior Large Formation National and Folklore11+3 min 40 sec
JFLLJunior Large Formation Lyrical11+3 min 40 sec
JFLWJunior Large Formation Show Dance11+3 min 40 sec
JFLZJunior Large Formation Jazz11+3 min 40 sec
JFLEJunior Large Formation Contemporary11+3 min 40 sec
JFLAJunior Large Formation Acro11+3 min 40 sec
JFLHJunior Large Formation Street Dance11+3 min 40 sec
JFLCJunior Large Formation Commercial11+3 min 40 sec
DGPS Junior Classes

SENIOR– 25 YEARS AND UNDER

CLASS CODECLASS TITLENUMBER OF DANCERSMAX TIME
SnSBSenior Solo Ballet – any style (not repertoire)12 min 10 sec
SnSBRSenior Solo Ballet repertoire12 min 40 sec
SnSNSenior Solo National and Folklore12 min 10 sec
SnSLSenior Solo Lyrical12 min 10 sec
SnSLmSenior Solo Lyrical (Boys)12 min 10 sec
SnSWSenior Solo Showdance12 min 10 sec
SnSWmSenior Solo Showdance (Boys)12 min 10 sec
SnSZSenior Solo Jazz12 min 10 sec
SnSZmSenior Solo Jazz (boys)12 min 10 sec
SnSESenior Solo Contemporary12 min 10 sec
SnSEmSenior Solo Contemporary (boys)12 min 10 sec
SnSASenior Solo Acro12 min 10 sec
SnSHSenior Solo Street Dance12 min 10 sec
SnSCSenior Solo Commercial12 min 10 sec
SnDBSenior Duet/Trio Ballet – any style (not repertoire) PLEASE SEE RULE 8.112 or 32 min 40 sec
SnDPDDJunior and Senior Duet/Trio Pas de Deux/Trois 2 or 32 min 40 sec
SnDNSenior Duet/Trio National and Folklore Dance2 or 32 min 40 sec
SnDLSenior Duet/Trio Lyrical and Contemporary2 or 32 min 40 sec
SnDWSenior Duet/Trio Jazz and Show Dance2 or 32 min 40 sec
SnDASenior Duet Acro2 or 32 min 40 sec
SnDHSenior Duet/Trio Street Dance and Commercial2 or 32 min 40 sec
SnQBSenior Quartet Ballet – any style43 min 10 sec
SnGSBCSenior Small Classical Ballet and Repertoire5 - 103 min 10 sec
SnGSBSenior Small Group Ballet – any style (not classical or repertoire)5 - 103 min 10 sec
SnGSNSenior Small Group National and Folklore4 - 103 min 10 sec
SnGSLSenior Small Group Lyrical4 - 103 min 10 sec
SnGSESenior Small Group Contemporary4 - 103 min 10 sec
SnGSWSenior Small Group Jazz and Show Dance4 - 103 min 10 sec
SnGSAJunior and Senior Small Group Acro4 - 103 min 10 sec
SnGSHSenior Small Group Street Dance and Commercial 4 - 103 min 10 sec
SnFLBCSenior Large Formation Classical Ballet and Repertoire11+3 min 40 sec
SnFLBSenior Large Formation Ballet - any style (not classical and repertoire)11+3 min 40 sec
SnFLNSenior Large Formation National and Folklore11+3 min 40 sec
SnFLLSenior Large Formation Lyrical11+3 min 40 sec
SnFLWSenior Large Formation Show Dance11+3 min 40 sec
SnFLZSenior Large Formation Jazz11+3 min 40 sec
SnFLESenior Large Formation Contemporary11+3 min 40 sec
SnFLASenior Large Formation Acro11+3 min 40 sec
SnFLHSenior Large Formation Street Dance11+3 min 40 sec
SnFLCSenior Large Formation Commercial11+3 min 40 sec
DGPS Senior Classes

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.

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.

More detailed information is available here.