AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
At Abstract Dance Challenge, we celebrate the special journey of each dancer by fostering an environment based on kindness, support, and fun. Our commitment extends beyond the stage; we believe in recognizing the unique qualities that make each performance exceptional. We take pride in presenting an array of awards such as high score awards, performance awards, and sessional awards including.
Cash Awards
Top Scoring Pre-Competitive Studio
Top Scoring Competitive Studio
Top Scoring Accelerated Studio
The Orson & Lyndie Hollinger Memorial Scholarship
Each year, Abstract Dance Challenge gives a cash scholarship at each event to a dancer who shows a deep love and passion for dance. This scholarship is in honour of our co-director Mackenzie's son and daughter, Orson and Lyndie who passed away in infancy. The dance community supported Mackenzie and her family during these difficult times. This scholarship is a way to give back to her dance family for everything they did for her and her family, and honour the memory of her children.
Congratulations to each recipient! Thank you for sharing your love of dance.
SCORING SYSTEM
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Abstract Ascension- 96-100
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DIAMOND - 93-95.99
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HIGH GOLD - 90–92.99
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GOLD - 87–89.99
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HIGH SILVER - 86.99 and under
Sessional Awards
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1st, 2nd, and 3rd Placements
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Most Outstanding Awards
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Most Promising Awards
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Adjudicators Choice Awards
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Special Awards
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Choreography Awards
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Excellence in Dance*
*This is awarded to all pre-competitive soloists in the prescholl through to the junior age divisions (ages 10 and under). If a dancer has more than one solo, they will only receive an Excellence in Dance Award for one of their solos.
HIGH SCORE AWARDS
High score awards for the winner, first runner-up, and second runner-up will be announced for each of the following in each level division unless there are no or insufficient entries in that division:
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HIGH SCORE SOLO*
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HIGH SCORE DUET/TRIO
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HIGH SCORE SMALL GROUP
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HIGH SCORE LARGE GROUP
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HIGH SCORE LINE
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HIGH SCORE PRODUCTION
*The top 10 soloists from each division will be announced.
STANDOUT AWARDS
Abstract Dance Challenge highlights the dancers 12-and-under and 13 and-over who stood out in each style of dance that goes beyond high score. Each style and age group (12-and under or 13-and-over) will need at least three soloists in each to qualify for a Standout Award.
Adjudicator's Choice Scholarships
Abstract Dance Challenge awards a number of performance scholarships to dancers who grab the attention of the adjudicators throughout the weekend. All dancers are eligible for these scholarships. These awards do not reflect score.