Awards for Top Teacher, Studio, and Students

TOP STUDENTS
Top students in each division, both man and lady, will be awarded a trophy.

TOP STUDIO
The top 3 studios of the California Open will be recognized on Sunday evening. In order to qualify, a studio must submit a minimum of 100 entries and consist of at least 2 instructors and 5 students to qualify.

TOP TEACHER
In order to qualify for Top Teacher, teachers must have a minimum of 50 entries (or 35 entries with 3 students on any package). Female teachers must have a minimum of 40 entries (or 30 entries with 2 students on a competition package). To qualify for 1st and 2nd places, a teacher must have a minimum of 175 Pro/Am entries.

All entries must be postmarked by [date3]. Entries received after the deadline or at the competition will not count towards top teacher awards.

Points for Top Teacher will be awarded on the following basis:

 

ADULT SINGLE, 2- or 3-DANCE ENTRIES

4- or 5-DANCE ENTRIES

  

For each first place...

8 points

16 points

For each second place...

7 points

14 points

For each third place...

6 points

12 points

For each fourth place...

5 points

10 points

For each fifth place...

4 points

8 points

For each sixth place...

3 points

6 points

For each seventh place...

2 points

4 points

For each eighth place...

1 point

2 points

For each recall from a previous round...

1 point

2 points

If a placement is in an uncontested division, the points will be halved.

PRE-TEENS, JUNIORS, AND YOUNG ADULTS

  • If couples or pro-am pay full fees, they receive points as described in adult entries.
  • If couples or pro-am pay reduced fees, they receive 1/2 points.
  • If couples or pro-am pay no fees, they receive no points.

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