The FDC Studio Excellence Award
The “Studio Excellence” Award is earned at every FDC national championship only.
The point structure is the same as Pinnacle Cup but applies to the “Studio Excellence” Award only.
2011 Studio Excellence Award Winners
| Applause | Dance Specialties | North Carolina |
| BravO! | Dance Productions Unlimited | Missouri |
| KAR | Studio J | Michigan |
| Masquerade | Spotlight Productions | Minnesota |
| Nexstar | Underground | Michigan |
| PrimeTime | Northern Force | Minnesota |
| Rainbow | Jane Mannion’s School of Dance | Illinois |
| Revolution | Studio Bleu | Virginia |
| Showbiz | Priscilla & Dana’s | Missouri |
| Spotlight | Center Stage - Aspire | Illinois |
| Starpower | Krystie’s Dance Academy | Ohio |
| StarQuest | Strictly Rhythm | Virginia |
| Thunderstruck | Dance Precisions | California |
National Finals Only
(Completely Revised for 2011)
• The Studio Excellence Award is awarded to Studio with the Highest Point Total at each FDC Competition National.
• Each FDC competition will invite its Highest "Studio Excellence" point winner to the Gala as it's guest.
• Each competition will have one studio represented for the Studio Excellence Award.
• The Studio Excellence Winner from each FDC Competition National will receive a Banner and Plaque.
The Point Factor System is based on the numberof entries at the Nationals:
|
.factor |
30 Entries |
50 Emtries |
1st Place |
.5 |
15 points (.5x30) |
25 points (.5x50) |
2nd Place |
.4 |
12 points (.4x30) |
20 points (.4x50) |
3rd Place |
.3 |
9 points (.3x30) |
15 points (.3x50) |
4th Place |
.2 |
6 points (.2x30) |
10 points (.2x50) |
5th Place |
.1 |
3 points (.1x30) |
5 points (.1x50) |
Points are earned from within 4 Divisions & 5 Group Sizes:
Petite |
Solo |
Duet/Trio |
Small Group |
Large Group |
Line |
Junior |
Solo |
Duet/Trio |
Small Group |
Large Group |
Line |
Teen |
Solo |
Duet/Trio |
Small Group |
Large Group |
Line |
Senior |
Solo |
Duet/Trio |
Small Group |
Large Group |
Line |