Awards

Pre Competitive/Competitive Overall Awards

Solo
Top 10 scoring for Pre Competitive/Competitive Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4

• 9th-3rd runner up Certificate and Scholarship
• 2nd-1st runner up award and Gift Card
• 1st overall Award and Cash Award

Duet / Trio
Top 10 scoring for Pre-Competitive/Competitive Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4

• 9th-3rd runner up Certificate and Scholarship
• 2nd-1st runner up award and Gift Card
• 1st overall Award and Cash Award

* all above for soloist and duet/trio must be three or more in a division to have overall placing

Groups (Small, Large, Line, Ext Line)
Top 10 scoring for Pre-Competitive/Competitive Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4

• 9th-3rd runner up Studio Award and Scholarship
• 2nd-1st runner up Studio award and Gift Card
• 1st overall Studio Award and Cash Award

* all above for small groups, large groups, line and extended line – must be three or more in a division to have overall placin

Novice Overall Awards

Solo
Top 10 scoring for Novice Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4

• 9th-3rd runner up Certificate and Scholarship
• 2nd-1st runner up award and Gift Card
• 1st overall Award and Cash Award

Duet / Trio
Top 10 scoring for Novice Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4

• 9th-3rd runner up Certificate and Scholarship
• 2nd-1st runner up award and Gift Card
• 1st overall Award and Cash Award

* all above for soloist and Duet/trio must be three or more in a division to have overall placing

Groups/Lines/Ext Line
Top 10 scoring for Novice Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4

• 9th-3rd runner up Studio Award and Scholarship
• 2nd-1st runner up Studio award and Gift Card
• 1st overall Studio Award and Cash Award

Specialty Overall Awards

ALLSTARS
The top 10 soloists from each division will be awarded AllStar status. Competitive Only. These Dancers will have a chance to compete in our All Star Competition at our Finals and have a chance to participate in our Annual Night for Sick Kids Gala (Must perform at Finals to participate)

Viewers’ Choice
At OTF, we like to get everyone involved, so we created the Viewers’ Choice Award. Viewers vote for their favourite piece and the winner will be chosen by the highest number of votes.

Judges’ Choice
Adjudicators will choose one routine that caught their eye during the competition and award them for each of the following categories: outstanding costume, outstanding choreography, most potential dancer, and most creative concept. All Judges’ Choice Awards will be awarded in both the Pre-comp, Novice and Competitive categories

Team Spirit Award (In-Person Events Only)
OTF is all about team spirit. We want to make sure that everyone has a positive and inspiring experience. We believe it is important as a team to work together and support one another while also being respectful to other studios, so the entire OTF staff will choose a studio that shows amazing team spirit throughout the competition. NEW in 2025 Team spirit awards will be voted by studios and will receive a cash award.

Highest Mark
Highest Mark in all dance styles will be awarded (including Acrobatics, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Open, Musical Theatre/Song and Dance, Tap) from the competition. There must be 10 or more routines in each category for an award to be handed out.

Ultimate Dancer On The Floor/Director’s Choice
Each judge and OTF Director will award an Ultimate Dancer On The Floor. This dancer will receive the opportunity to perform in On The Floor’s A Night for SickKids Gala.

Ultimate On The Floor Award
This ultimate award will be presented to one studio during each in-person competition weekend. Winners showcase versatility in all dance styles and are extremely hard working. They also consistently support one another and are respectful towards others in all aspects. The winning studio will receive a Cash Award.

* Overalls are only awarded if there are three or more performances registered in the division
* OTF reserves the right to make any necessary change
* Cash Prize – value of cash prize for the Ultimate On The Floor Award will be determined based on the number of entries in the competition

Trophies and Medal Donations for our Go Green Initiative

Donation Station
As part of our commitment to sustainability and giving back, we offer a unique opportunity for participants to contribute to our Go Green initiative. Instead of keeping their trophies, medals, and ribbons from the competition, dancers have the option to drop them off at our Donation Station.

How it Works:
Throughout the competition season, participants can choose to donate their trophies, medals, and ribbons at the Donation Station. At the end of the season, the total value of these donated items will be converted into trees that we will plant as part of our Go Green initiative.

Ultimate Battle

By consensus of the judges, the favourite number from each studio will be chosen to perform for our judges at the end of the competition. There will be a battle for 12 and under and 13 and over.

These numbers will be chosen based on what the judges remember as memorable pieces and ones that stand out. A number of criteria will also be kept in mind while choosing these pieces from highest marks, choreography, execution, technique, and overall concept.

To be eligible a studio must have entered at least 20 entries into the competition and 7 or more must be group routines. Each routine in The Ultimate Battle must be either a small group, large group, line, or extended line. On The Floor reserves the right to make adjustments if necessary.

For example, if a weekend only has less than 10 studios participating two or more routines per studio might be chosen or OTF may choose a number from a studio who entered less than 20 numbers to fill up the spots in The Ultimate Battle.

The battle excludes all pre-competitive, novice, professional, solo, duet, and trio categories and divisions

Battle Award

• If there are 3 dances in the battle, one champion will be awarded a Cash Award and award
• If there are 4 dances in the battle, the top 2 will be awarded a Cash Award and award
• If there are 5 or more dances in the battle, the top 3 will be awarded a Cash Award and award

* Must be a minimum of three entries in each battle to proceed with that division in the battle
* OTF reserves the right to make any necessary changes
* OTF reserves the right to make the Ultimate Battle a virtual event