Champions
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A battle of the best of the best! Previous winners face off in epic performances showcasing mastery, creativity, and innovation.
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2-3 minute performance
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Each person must have come in 1st place in one of the previous COTDFs
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Each couple must perform a min of 2 dance styles during a performance
Previous Champions
2013
Ballroom
Cornelius Mickels & Laura Mickels
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Steppin’
Feo Duncan & Keesha Anderson
2014
Ballroom
Cornelius Mickels & Laura Mickels
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Steppin’
Drew Alexander & Trina Perryman
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Walkin’
Drew Alexander & Trina Perryman
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GrAystone
Drew Alexander & Annie Shannon
2015
Ballroom
Cornelius Mickels & Laura Mickels
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Steppin’
Kevin Dockery & Ann Hunter
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Bop
Darryl Brown & Angela Ireland
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Trio
Feo Duncan, Keesha Anderson & Candace Hinton
2016
Ballroom
Sherrad Glosson & Norma Early
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Steppin’
Kevin Dockery & Ann Hunter
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Bop
Drew Alexander & Tanya Johnson
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Trio
Drew Alexander, Ann Hunter, Richard Cochran
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Beginner Steppin’
Oni Faulkner & Christopher McClellan
2017
Beginner Ballrom
Samuel Crocker & Stacey Brundage
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Beginner Steppin’
Sazuan Judkins & Taylar Raymond
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GrAystone
Drew Alexander & Annie Shannon
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Walkin’
Drew Alexander & Taylar Raymond
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Swing
Alan & Gloria Sena
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Ballroom
Angelo Matthews & DeLise Matthews
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Step
Feo Duncan & Keesha Anderson
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Trio
Drew Alexander, Taylar Raymond & April Simmons
2018
GrAystone
Darryl Robinson & Katrina Rogers
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Walkin’
Drew Alexander & Taylar Raymond
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Swing
John Seagers & Ariel Mitchell Williams
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Ballroom
Angelo & DeLise Matthews
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Steppin’
Ken Hilliard & Ann Hunter
2019
Walkin’
Ken Hilliard & Ann Hunter
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GrAystone
Darryl Robinson & Christine Wells
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Ballroom
Superior Allah & Cheree Phillips
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Steppin’
Kevin Dockery & Tori Tannette
2023
Walkin’
Wanda Scales & Jesse Roy
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Open
Marc Brewer & Rose Turuka
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Ballroom
Superior Allah & Lemona Wyatt
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Steppin’
Feo Duncan & Genevieve Bober
2024
Beginner Steppin’
Dre Bell & Andrea Bell
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GrAystone
Bobby Green & Ann Hunter
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Walkin’
Tori Jones & Tyisha Gaddis
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Open
Marc Brewer & Rose Turuka
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Ballroom
Bobby Green & Lisa Hall
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Steppin’
Kevin Dockery & Ann Hunter
COMPETITION RULES
Know Before You Dance
Eligibility Requirements
Couples are allowed (but not required), a maximum of 2 dips, lifts, drags, leverage moves & leans, or drops. These moves can be done in any combination, but only 2 are allowed.
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Dips: include any move when the follower is below the leader's waist.
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Drags: any partner moving across the floor while in a leverage move or lean.
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Leverage move or lean: anytime couples are using each other’s weight as a means of supporting one another in a forward, side, or backward motion
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Drops: when a follower is below the leader's knees including splits)
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Lifts: both feet are off the ground at the same time
Scoring Criteria
​APPEARANCE: Classy head to toe or Costume
MUSICALITY/CHOREOGRAPHY: Beginning the dance on the proper beat and how you interpret the music through the performance
SYNCHRONIZATION: Synchronizing with partner and moving as one
PRESENTATION/SHOWMANSHIP: Create an atmosphere of excitement
SHINES/FOOTWORK: Advance footwork or shines that are fancy or exciting
Music Selection
Music must be turned in by February 28, 2025, via email to versatileproductions6@gmail.com
Failure to submit music by the due date will result in the DJ providing the contestant's music selection. NO CD'S WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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Music must be free of "VULGAR" Or "PROFANE" language. Failure to adhere to the music rules, music selection will be rejected!!
Prizes
**A MINIMUM OF 3 CONTESTANTS REQUIRED PER CATEGORY FOR FULL PAYOUT**
1st place - $5,000
2nd place -$3,000
3rd place - $2,000