WHY CHOOSE PURPOSE

EXPERIENCE

• MEDIA PACKAGES INCLUDED! All participating studios will receive their FULL photo and video studio collection for FREE!
  
• An innovative competition experience for dancers that is both fun and educational.
  
• A positive and encouraging atmosphere providing enjoyment for all attendees.
  
• An environment that fosters learning by recognizing dancers of all ages and levels.
  
• Top notch venues with professional staging, audio and lighting.
  
• Large stages ideal for Groups and Lines.
  
• Dancer giveaways & prizes at every awards ceremony.
  
• Special teacher amenities at every location including reserved teacher seating.
  
• Studio Director gift upon arrival.
  
• Audience engagement at every awards ceremony throughout the competition.
  
• Esteemed adjudicators who are industry professionals with both judging and teaching experience.

AWARDS

• NEW THIS SEASON! The UPCC AWARDS! At each Purpose event, the studio with the highest overall score across their top group routines will be recognized as The Ultimate Purpose City Champion in both the Competitive and Part-Time divisions. See "Awards" page for more details!
• Up to Top 15 overall solo winners awarded in each competitive age division.
  
• Cash prizes at each event.
  
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd Placement and Distinction Awards announced in every category.
  
• Competitive and Novice/Part-Time TOP Score of the Session Award.
  
• Adjudicator’s Choice Teacher Awards at every adjudication.
  
• Up to Top 5 Duet/Trios and Groups awarded in all sizes, age divisions and eligibility.
  
• Ultimate Purpose winners awarded in both the Part-Time and Competitive Eligibility.
  
• Adjudicator Choice Discipline Awards in the 12 & Under and 13 & Over age divisions.
  
• Dancer giveaways & prizes at every awards ceremony!
  
• Adjudicator’s Choice “Choreography Awards”, “Technical Purpose”, “Create”, “Share” and “Empower” Teacher Awards.
  
• Scholarships awarded to various dance workshops, intensives and conventions.

JUDGES & VENUES

• Qualified judges with a teaching background and experience in the development of dancers.
  
• Professional critiques offering positive and constructive feedback for dancers.
  
• Top notch venues carefully selected to provide dancers with a high quality and memorable competition experience.
  
• Top of the line production and spacious stages for dancers to showcase their talent and hard work.