Age Divisions

Competitors may only compete in the age division applicable to their age as of January 1 2027.

6 Years & Under

8 Years & Under

10 Years & Under

12 Years & Under

14 Years & Under

16 Years & Under

18 Years & Under

Open Age

The above age divisions apply to Solos, Duos, and Troupe Sections.

Duo and Trio entries will compete in the age group of the oldest competitor as of January 1 2027.

Troupe Sections will be divided into Small Groups and Large Groups based on the number of performers. The average age of all competitors in the routine as of January 1 2027 will determine the age division. The oldest dancer in the troupe may only compete one age division below their own age division.

Small Groups: 4 - 12 performers

Large Groups: 13+ performers

Nova Dance Championships reserves the right to combine, split, or further divide sections where necessary to ensure a fair and competitive competition experience.

Dance Styles

Acrobatics

Classical Ballet

Commercial Jazz

Contemporary

Hip-Hop

Jazz

Lyrical

Musical Theatre

Neo-Classical

Song & Dance

Tap

Competition Levels

Nova Dance Championships offers two competition levels to provide a fair and supportive experience for solo competitors while recognising different levels of competitive achievement.

In 2027, Debut Stars and Premier Stars will only be offered to soloists competing in Classical, Jazz, and Lyrical categories. Additional styles may be introduced based on demand.

Competing in Debut is not compulsory.

It is designed to encourage and support soloists who are new to solo competition or who have not yet achieved a placing, while providing an opportunity to build confidence and experience.

Which Division Should My Dancer Enter?

  • “My dancer is in her first year of competing, but has received a placing in Lyrical, but not in Jazz.”

    PREMIER STARS LYRICAL

    DEBUT STARS JAZZ

    A previous placing makes the dancer eligible for Premier Stars, regardless of competitive experience.

  • “My dancer is in their second year of competing and hasn’t placed in any style.”

    DEBUT STARS FOR ALL STYLES

    They meet both Debut Stars criteria.

  • “My dancer has competed for three years, but has never placed in any style.”

    PREMIER STARS FOR ALL STYLES

    Two or more years of competitive experience places them in Premier Stars.

  • “My dancer has been competing for less than two years and has received an Honourable Mention in Neo-Classical , but has never been placed in the top three.”

    DEBUT STARS NEO-CLASSICAL

    Honourable Mentions and Special Recognition Awards don't count as placings.

  • “My dancer has been competing for six years, they’ve placed in Lyrical, but not in Jazz.”

    PREMIER STARS LYRICAL

    PREMIER STARS JAZZ

    Even though the dancer has never placed in Jazz, their six years of competitive dance experience means they qualify for Premier Stars.