Prize Money

PRIZE MONEY & SCHOLARSHIPS

Awards & Prizes posted soon!

Total Prizes and Awards Value: $100.00

Exhibitions

Male and Female with highest score.

Bronze, Silver, Gold, & Above Gold
$100 ea.

Holiday Routine
Award

Top Studios

Male and Female in American and International Styles with the most cumulative points.

Awards
Large – 1st & 2nd Place
Medium – 1st & 2nd Place
Small – 1st & 2nd Place

The Maryanne Keels Award of Excellence

The studio that demonstrates the highest level of excellence in efficiency and professionalism is presented this award.

Specialty
Award

Professional Open Events

I. Multi-Dance Championships
(Rhythm, Standard, and Latin 5-Dances and Smooth 4-Dance)

Special Purse
1st…$1,200
2nd…$1,000
3rd…$700
4th…$400
5th…$350
6th…$300

Regular Purse
1st…$1,000
2nd…$800
3rd…$500
4th…$300
5th…$250
6th…$200

II. Theatre Arts
No compulsory applies.

Special Purse
1st…$1,000
2nd…$750
3rd…$500
4th…$350
5th…$300
6th…$250

Regular Purse
1st…$750
2nd…$500
3rd…$400
4th…$300
5th…$200
6th…$100

IMPORTANT
Dance Consultants Unlimited, Inc. reserves the right to cancel or pay purses at half of the amount advertised in all events with two or less couples entered by deadline.

Professional Purses have two purse offerings: Regular and Special (Where special means: two pros on minimum ‘B’ packages, OR one pro and one student/spectator on minimum ‘B’ packages).

Triple Crown Year-End Awards

Champion titles will be earned via point accumulations. The exception being the solo routines where the highest score will prevail. Participants will accumulate points when they attend a Triple Crown DanceSport Championship on a minimum of a ‘B’ package and purchase ten dance entries in the style in which they wish to compete (American or International). At the culmination of the Triple Crown year (The Florida State DanceSport Championships), participants who earn the most points or highest scores in the advertised categories will become Triple Crown Champions and receive awards, merchandise and/or scholarships.

01. Triple Crown Exhibition Champions
Male or Female with the year-end highest score.

Bronze…$100
Silver…$100
Gold & Above…$100
Amateur Couple…$100
Junior…$100

02. Triple Crown Theatre Arts Champions
Male or Female with the year-end highest score.

Bronze…$100
Silver…$100
Gold & Above…$100
Amateur Couple…$100
Junior…$100

03. Triple Crown Showcase/Formation Champions
Male or Female with the year-end highest score.

Bronze…$100
Silver…$100
Gold & Above…$100
Amateur Couple…$100
Junior…$100

04. Triple Crown Newcomer Champions
$100 presented to…
Male, Female, and Amateur Couple (American or International) who accumulate the most points)

05. Triple Crown Rising Star Challenge Champions

Male & Female Pro/Am and Amateur in age categories AA, A, B, C & D –as well as J1 & J2 Juniors who accumulate the most challenge points. Per – Smooth, Rhythm, Int’l. Ballroom, and Latin… Pro/Am – Age Categories AA, A, B, C & D…$100 Amateur Couple – Age Categories A, B, and C…$100 Junior – Age Categories J1 & J2…$75

06. Triple Crown Silver Challenge Champions

Male & Female Pro/Am and Amateur in age categories AA, A, B, C & D –as well as J1 & J2 Juniors who accumulate the most challenge points. Per – Smooth, Rhythm, Int’l. Ballroom, and Latin… Pro/Am – Age Categories AA, A, B, C & D…$100 Amateur Couple – Age Categories A, B, and C…$100 Junior – Age Categories J1 & J2…$75

07. Triple Crown Gold and Above Challenge Champions

Male & Female Pro/Am and Amateur in age categories AA, A, B, C & D –as well as J1 & J2 Juniors who accumulate the most challenge points. Per – Smooth, Rhythm, Int’l. Ballroom, and Latin… Pro/Am – Age Categories AA, A, B, C & D…$100 Amateur Couple – Age Categories A, B, and C…$100 Junior – Age Categories J1 & J2…$75

08. Triple Crown Top Student Champions
Male and Female (American or International) who accumulate the most points per level.

Bronze…$100
Silver…$100
Gold…$100
Above Gold…$100

09. Triple Crown Overall Champion
$500 presented to…
Male or Female (American or International) who accumulate the most points.

10. Triple Crown Professional Champions

Professional couples who accumulate the most points and also compete in at least two of the Triple Crown Events. Also required to be present at the Triple Crown Awards Breakfast on Sunday Morning and purchase breakfast ticket.

Open Smooth…$750 Rhythm…$750 Int’l. Ballroom…$750 Latin…$750 Theatre Arts…$750 Showdance…$750.

Rising Star Smooth…$250 Rhythm…$250 Int’l. Ballroom…$250 Latin…$250 Theatre Arts..$250

11. Triple Crown Studio Champions
Studios that accumulate the most points.

Small…$250
Medium…$500
Large…$750

12. Triple Crown Teacher Champions
Teachers who accumulate the most points.

1st Place…$1,500
2nd Place…$1,000
3rd Place…$750
4th Place…$500
5th Place…$250

Theatre Arts

Male and Female with highest score.

Male and Female
$100 ea.

Amateur Couple

American and International. Couple with the most cumulative points.

Overall (American or International)
$100 ea.

Overall Student

Pro/Am, Male or Female, American or International Style, with the most cumulative points.

Pro/Am Overall & Merit Students
$500 (Merit awards are optional)

Triple Crown Awards offered at Crown Jewel

Dance Consultants Unlimited, Inc. continues its 30-year tradition of providing unique opportunities for participants to win prestigious titles, awards, merchandise, and scholarships for their ballroom dance achievements.

01. Pro/Am – Triple Crown Scholarship Challenges & Closed Bronze & Silver

AA, A, B, C & D Ages: Smooth, Rhythm, Int’l. Ballroom and Latin Rising Star Scholarships 1st Place $200 / 2nd Place $100 / 3rd Place $50 Open Silver Scholarships 1st Place $300 / 2nd Place $150/ 3rd Place $75 Open Gold and Above Scholarships 1st Place $300 / 2nd Place $150 / 3rd Place $75

A, B, & C Ages Only : Smooth, Rhythm, Int’l. Ballroom and Latin Close Bronze Scholarships 1st Place $200 / 2nd Place $100 / 3rd Place $50

A, B, & C Ages Only : Smooth, Rhythm, Int’l. Ballroom and Latin Close Silver Scholarships 1st Place $300 / 2nd Place $150 / 3rd Place $75

II. Amateur Couple – Triple Crown Scholarship Challenges

AA, A, B, C & D Ages: Smooth, Rhythm, Int’l. Ballroom and Latin Rising Star Scholarships 1st Place $200 / 2nd Place $100 / 3rd Place $50 Open Silver Scholarships 1st Place $300 / 2nd Place $150/ 3rd Place $75 Open Gold and Above Scholarships 1st Place $300 / 2nd Place $150 / 3rd Place $75

III. Junior – Triple Crown Scholarship Challenges

J1 & J2 Ages: Smooth, Rhythm, Int’l. Ballroom and Latin Rising Star Scholarships 1st Place $150 / 2nd Place $75 Open Silver Scholarships 1st Place $200 / 2nd Place $100 Open Gold and Above Scholarships 1st Place $200 / 2nd Place $100

IV. Triple Crown Exhibition Challenges
Award presented to…
Pro/Am and Amateur in Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Junior categories.

V. Triple Crown Theatre Arts Challenges
Award presented to…
Pro/Am and Amateur in Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Junior categories.

VI. Triple Crown Showcase/Formation Challenges
Award presented to…
Pro/Am and Amateur in Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Junior categories.

Professional Rising Star Events

I. Multi-Dance Championships
(Rhythm, Standard, and Latin 5-Dances and Smooth 4-Dance)

Special Purse
1st…$500
2nd…$400
3rd…$350
4th…$300
5th…$225
6th…$150

Regular Purse
1st…$375
2nd…$300
3rd…$225
4th…$200
5th…$150
6th…$100

II. Theatre Arts
Note: No compulsory applies.

Special Purse
1st…$500
2nd…$375
3rd…$250
4th…$200
5th…$150
6th…$125

Regular Purse
1st…$375
2nd…$300
3rd…$175
4th…$150
5th…$100
6th…$75

IMPORTANT
Dance Consultants Unlimited, Inc. reserves the right to cancel or pay purses at half of the amount advertised in all events with two or less couples entered by deadline.

Professional Purses have two purse offerings: Regular and Special (Where special means: two pros on minimum ‘B’ packages, OR one pro and one student/spectator on minimum ‘B’ packages).

Pro/Am Merit Students

American or International Styles, Male or Fremale with most cumulative points.

Bronze, Silver, Gold, & Above Gold
$150 ea. and are optional.

Top Teacher

Cash Awards
1st Place – $5,500
(250 entries to qualify)

2nd Place – $3,000
(200 entries to qualify)

3rd Place – $2,000
(175 entries to qualify)

4th Place – $1,500
(150 entries to qualify)

5th Place – $1,000
(100 entries to qualify)

Important
Dance Consultants Unlimited, Inc. will RAISE purses as additional sponsorship, patrons, etc. are secured.

Qualifications
Teachers may be considered if they purchase a minimum ‘B’ package and 100 dance entries OR attend the event on a minimum ‘B’ package and have 3 or more students attending on a minimum ‘B’ package.

Free Cash Drawings

Pro/Am Student Cash Drawings
The Top 20 students have an opprotunity to draw for $350 cash!

Professional Cash Drawings
A bonus program where the 1st-5th place Top Teachers draw for $1,000 in cash. Pending sponsorship, a 6th-10th place Top Teacher drawing for $500 will be initiated.

Newcomers

Most cumulative points.

Male, Female, & Amateur Couple
$100 ea.

Junior

Male or Female, American or International styles, with most cumulative points.

Overall (American or International)
$100 ea.

Showcase/Formation
Total Value – $100.00

Student with highest score (no levels apply.)

Overall
[Value: $100.00]
$100

Pro/Am Students

American or International Styles, Male or Fremale with most cumulative points.

Bronze, Silver, Gold, & Above Gold
$150 ea.