100 Points
Technique & Style 60% • Performance & Overall Appearance 40%
Routines performed at OTF competitions are judged by a panel of three qualified adjudicators who will award a mark out of 100. The three marks will then be averaged to come up with the final mark for the performance. This could result in numerous routines winning in each award level. Every awards session will include critiques from a special awards judge. This judge will then award various routines based on creativity, technique and a variety of other dance elements.
Silver
76 to 80.9
Gold
81 to 86.9
Diamond
87 to 90.9
Platinum
91 to 92.9
Titanium
93 to 94.9
On The Floor
95+
Competitive Overall Awards
Solo
Top 10 scoring for Competitive Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4
- 9th-3rd runner up Certificate and Scholarship
- 2nd-1st runner up award and Certificate
- 1st overall Award and Cash Award
Duet / Trio
Top 10 scoring for Competitive Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4
- 9th-3rd runner up Certificate and Scholarship
- 2nd-1st runner up award and Certificate
- 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 Competitive Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4
- 9th-3rd runner up Studio Award and Scholarship
- 2nd-1st runner up Studio award and Certificate
- 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 placing
Pre-Competitive / Novice Overall Awards
Solo
Top 10 scoring for Competitive Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4
- 9th-3rd runner up Certificate and Scholarship
- 2nd-1st runner up award and Certificate
- 1st overall Award and Cash Award
Duet / Trio
Top 10 scoring for Competitive Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4
- 9th-3rd runner up Certificate and Scholarship
- 2nd-1st runner up award and Certificate
- 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 Competitive Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4
- 9th-3rd runner up Studio Award and Scholarship
- 2nd-1st runner up Studio award and Certificate
- 1st overall Studio Award and Cash Award
Specialty Overall Awards
ALLSTARS
The top 10 soloists from each division will be awarded AllStar status.
Viewers’ Choice (In-Person Events Only)
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, highest mark competitive, highest mark pre-competitive, highest mark novice, highest overall competitive production, outstanding choreography, most potential dancer, and most creative concept.
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.
Specialty Awards
At OTF we award highest marks for the following styles Acro, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Musical Theatre/Song and Dance, Hip Hop
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 changes
* Gift Card/Cash Award – value of gift card or cash amounts for the Ultimate On The Floor Award will be determined based on the number of entries in the competition and given to the studio
Trophies
Donation Station
This year, we will be giving dancers, teachers, and directors the option to drop off their trophies, medals, and ribbons won from the competition at our Donation Station. At the end of the competition season, we will donate the total value of all of these trophies, medals, and ribbons to SickKids Childlife Department.
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