A 500-word essay on the history of hip hop, which can be completed as a school assignment or through independent study with us.

Must perform three consecutive headspins with correct technique.

Those competing at the highest level at competitions. Funk Lab Elite and Intensive.

Must be the winner of the Unleash the Funk Battle.

Must perform duties as a classroom assistant with consistent attendance.

Students choreographing for competitions this season, including those who submitted work for this year’s choreography contest.

Must perform three consecutive windmills with correct form.

Must execute one of these tricks with controlled landing and proper form, without the use of mats or a tumble track.

Must perform a proper kip-up with hands, landing controlled on the feet.

Must perform three consecutive rubberbands, ensuring the hands touch the ground before the back and the legs are fully extended.

Must be a participant at Hip Hop International. Previous participants are eligible.

Any dancer who receives a buzzer at PAC, Luxxe or ID during the season

Must complete both forward and backward threading jumps with a solid landing and without releasing the grip on the foot. Also required to perform one clean ground threading pass.

Dancers earn the Full-Out Facials Patch by consistently demonstrating strong, intentional facial expressions on stage. After each competition, staff will review performance photos and select dancers whose facials enhance the performance of their group and throughout their routines. Up to 10 dancers per competition may be awarded this patch.

The Elite Behavior Patch is awarded to dancers who consistently demonstrate a strong work ethic, professionalism, and kindness. Honorees show respect at competitions, support their teammates, and display leadership and gratitude toward others, including their parent or guardian. Recipients are selected through staff observation throughout the competition weekend.

Those competing at the highest level at competitions. Modern Elements level 3 and intensive.

Must perform duties as a classroom assistant with consistent attendance.

Students choreographing for competitions this season, including those who submitted work for this year’s choreography contest.

Any dancer who receives a buzzer at PAC, Luxxe or ID during the season

Must be fully executed with proper technique, including three clean rotations and a controlled landing.

Legs must be fully extended and parallel to the floor during the jump.

A clean, controlled triple pirouette performed on one side with a precise landing.

Student must be dancing on pointe and have passed the pointe exam.

Must hold the leg with both hands for five seconds. Both legs should be straight, the lifted leg perpendicular to the floor in a full split, and the supporting leg turned out at the hip, knee, and foot.

Must execute three wings on both legs and three wings on one leg with precision and control.

Both sides and center splits must be executed properly with correct hip placement and pointed toes.

Student must create and maintain a proper ballet bun using the technique outlined in the provided link. No external assistance allowed.

A 500-word essay on the history of jazz dance, which can be completed as a school assignment or through independent study with us.

Must demonstrate clean double pullbacks, alternating pullbacks, and single pullbacks (right and left), starting and ending on one foot. No pre-jumping; the feet must remain on the ground before initiating the pullback.

Dancers earn the Full-Out Facials Patch by consistently demonstrating strong, intentional facial expressions on stage. After each competition, staff will review performance photos and select dancers whose facials enhance the performance of their group and throughout their routines. Up to 10 dancers per competition may be awarded this patch.

The Elite Behavior Patch is awarded to dancers who consistently demonstrate a strong work ethic, professionalism, and kindness. Honorees show respect at competitions, support their teammates, and display leadership and gratitude toward others, including their parent or guardian. Recipients are selected through staff observation throughout the competition weekend.