Competition Information

Competition Details

2025 Hustle Dance Competitions:

March 21-22, 2025
Salt Lake Community College Lifetime Activities Center (gymnasium only)
4600 S Redwood Rd,
South Salt Lake, UT 84119

Solo/Duo/Trio will compete Friday and/or Saturday
Teams will compete Saturday only
*This is a one floor event

April 11-12, 2025
Cyprus High School (auditorium and gymnasium)
8623 W 3000 S
Magna, UT 84044
 
Friday will be the Solo/Duo/Trio competition in both the auditorium and gymnasium.
Teams will compete on Saturday in the auditorium only. 

 

HUSTLE will group up to 6 routines in the following categories:

Age category: 

You will compete against others in a similar age group. 

Skill Level category

Level 1– Learning fundamentals and building confidence. Working on rhythm and beat. Dancer is doing basic movements, but technical skills need improvement.  Ex: Chaines, Single Pirouettes, Piques, Kicks, Basic Jumps and Front Leaps.  

Level 2 – Step above novice. Still learning fundamentals and attempting more difficult technique, but still needs improvement. Ex: Chaines, Single/ Double Pirouettes, A La Secondes, Kicks, Side Leaps and Tilt Jumps.  

Level 3 – Exploring more intricate choreography while refining their technique skills. Executing challenging combos and more difficult technique is part of the choreography. Dancer has developed style and performance. Ex: Beginning moves + Double/Triple Pirouettes, Fouettés, Barrel Rolls, all other Leaps and Jumps. 

Level 4– Dancer has leveled up in choreography and is well trained. Good musicality, performance quality, and well executed technique. Ex: Intermediate moves + Quad (or more) Pirouettes, Turning Jumps, Changing Spot Turns, Leg Hold Turns- you name it!

  • We know tumbling/acro are best friends with dance. If your routine has more than 5 tumbling/acro movements, you should consider placing the routine in the Acro or Open category.

 

Style category: 

Jazz

Lyrical 

Contemporary           

Hip Hop/Break 

Ballet/Pointe

Cheer 

Tap/Clog

Open 

Acro

Production 

Character

  • Style categories may be combined, but  HUSTLE will communicate with studios/individuals about this before doing so. 
 

Group Size category: 

Routines will compete against other teams that are similar in size. This will be based on the entries received. 

Ex: 4-10 dancers, 11-18 dancers, or 19+ dancers

Specific Details for Upcoming Events

2025 Hustle Dance Competitions:

March 21-22, 2025
Salt Lake Community College Lifetime Activities Center (gymnasium only)
4600 S Redwood Rd,
South Salt Lake, UT 84119

Solo/Duo/Trio will compete Friday and/or Saturday
Teams will compete Saturday only
*This is a one floor event

April 11-12, 2025
Cyprus High School (auditorium and gymnasium)
8623 W 3000 S
Magna, UT 84044
 
Friday will be the Solo/Duo/Trio competition in both the auditorium and gymnasium.
Teams will compete on Saturday in the auditorium only. 
 
 

HUSTLE will group no more than 6 routines in the following categories:

Age category: 

You will compete against others in a similar age group. 

Skill Level category

Level 1– Learning fundamentals and building confidence. Working on rhythm and beat. Dancer is doing basic movements, but technical skills need improvement.  Ex: Chaines, Single Pirouettes, Piques, Kicks, Basic Jumps and Front Leaps.  

Level 2 – Step above novice. Still learning fundamentals and attempting more difficult technique, but still needs improvement. Ex: Chaines, Single/ Double Pirouettes, A La Secondes, Kicks, Side Leaps and Tilt Jumps.  

Level 3 – Exploring more intricate choreography while refining their technique skills. Executing challenging combos and more difficult technique is part of the choreography. Dancer has developed style and performance. Ex: Beginning moves + Double/Triple Pirouettes, Fouettés, Barrel Rolls, all other Leaps and Jumps. 

Level 4– Dancer has leveled up in choreography and is well trained. Good musicality, performance quality, and well executed technique. Ex: Intermediate moves + Quad (or more) Pirouettes, Turning Jumps, Changing Spot Turns, Leg Hold Turns- you name it!

  • We know tumbling/acro are best friends with dance. If your routine has more than 5 tumbling/acro movements, you should consider placing the routine in the Acro or Open category. 

Style category: 

  • Jazz
  • Lyrical 
  • Contemporary           
  • Hip Hop/ Break 
  • Pointe/Ballet
  • Cheer
  • Tap/Clog
  • Open
  • Acro
  • Show/Production
  • Character
 

Style categories may be combined, but the HUSTLE director will communicate with studios/individuals about this before doing so. 

Group Size category: 

Routines will compete against other teams that are similar in size. This will be based on the entries received. 

Ex: 10 dancers or less, 10-15 dancers or 20+ dancers etc.

Reserve Your Spot

Scoring and Awards

We care about our dancers and want to make this as fair as possible!

Sportsmanship:

Good sportsmanship is a must by all who attend HUSTLE events. We expect fairness and respect for one’s opponent, as well as graciousness with awards/placements.

Part of competing with HUSTLE is to learn and grow; as well as accepting your placement, keeping spirits high and preparing for the next competition. 

Scoring:

We will have the same 3 judges adjudicate a division and a 4th judge who will monitor that routines are in the correct division. If judges see a routine is not in the correct division (skill level/style) they can suggest the routine be moved where it fits best. HUSTLE may also pull the routine from the division to be adjudicated on its own merit and the routine would not be eligible for specialty or high point awards. 

Awards:

There may be several award ceremonies throughout the event depending on the organization/entries.

HUSTLE will rank each routine according to the judges’ scores. Each routine will be placed in either: 

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th

**If there is only one routine in a division during the competition, that routine will fall in a point system and be given an award based on the score. 

Ex: MVP, Gold, Silver, Bronze.  

MVP 300-292

Gold 291-284

Silver 283-274

Bronze 273-240

All Solo/Duet/Trio- participants will receive an award for attending. 

  • All 1st place winners will receive an additional award. 
  • HUSTLE will have specialty awards and a highpoint winners in each skill level. 
 

Team day- Each studio will receive an award and every dancer attending will get a HUSTLE gift.  

  • There will be specialty awards and highpoint winners in each skill level. 
  • All 1st and MVP ranking routines will receive an additional award. 
  • We will have studio overall awards. 
  • Each studio will nominate someone from their teams to win the AKT award. 

Additional Information

Music: 

Solo, Duet, Trio routines are restricted to 3:00 min 

Team routines are restricted to 3:30 min

Production routines are restricted to 10:00 min

If you need more time, please email hustledanceevents@gmail.com and a fee may be imposed for additional time. 

It is crucial to keep the events on time!

  • Please bring backup music in case the music does not work on the day of the event.
  • Please arrive 30 min before your scheduled time.   
  • There may be an additional fee if extra time is needed. 
 
 

 Shout-outs:  

Shout-outs will be sold during the events for $5. These will be announced as the dancer(s) is walking on to perform.

Schedule: 

The event schedule will be sent out several weeks before the competition. We will allow studios/independents to makes changes up to a certain time frame and then a $10 fee will be imposed for any additional changes. 

Dressing space: 

There will be dressing space for all dancers. It will be shared between several studios.  

Costuming:

The individual/studio is responsible for any embellishments left on the floor. Please clean up quickly so the event stays on time. 

Loose glitter is not allowed at our events. 

Props:

Please minimize props. They need to have the bottoms covered with some floor protection- fabric, rubber, tape, etc. The individual/studio will be responsible for any damages. 

Cheer:

Mats will not be provided.

Vendors: 

We will have trendy and fun HUSTLE merch at each event as well as several local vendors. The food options will vary depending on the event location, but a concession stand will always be offered.

 

Director/Coach:

We will have a hospitality room and VIP seating for studio directors and coaches.

 

Studio Loyalty Program:

HUSTLE appreciates your business! When a studio books with us during competition season, the following year you will get a discounted rate when you come back! We promise to keep earning your business time and time again.

Pricing

  • All payments made are final and nonrefundable.
  • HUSTLE will have a $5 door fee for spectators 12 years and older.  
  • We accept checks and all major credit cards.  Credit cards will be charged a service fee. Any checks that do not clear may be subject to a $50 fee.
  • Fees may vary each year. 
  • Team fees are per dancer/per routine.
  • All competition fees need to be paid 30 days before the competition date.
  • You will be charged the pricing in the time frame you make your payment. RSVPing will not guarantee the lowest pricing option. 
 

STUDIO PRICING: 

Please contact HUSTLEdanceevents@gmail.com or call 801.897.4522 for studio SOLO/DUET/TRIO/TEAM fees. 

We encourage studios to register all solos, duets, and trios with team entries. 


INDEPENDENT PRICING: 

Now- January 31, 2025

Solo: $115.00

Duet $130.00

Trio $175.00


February 1-March 1, 2025

Solo: $120.00

Duet: $135.00

Trio: $180.00


March 2 until two weeks before the competition.

*Registration will close two weeks before the event so the schedule can be finalized.  

Solo: $130.00

Duet: $145.00

Trio: $185.00

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