Divisions, Levels, Groups & Genres
This page breaks down how dancers are placed and how routines are categorized at Just Dance Idaho.
Levels
Dancer placement is based on skill level and experience.
- Novice
- Intermediate
- Advanced
JDI reserves the right to change or combine age groups according to the number of entries.
Divisions
Routines are categorized by the following age groups.
- Mini (5–7 years old)
- Petite (8–10 years old)
- Junior (11–12 years old)
- Teen (13–15 years old)
- Senior (16–19 years old)
- Adult (20+ years old)
Novice
The Novice level is perfect for dancers who are new to the competition scene or have limited hours of weekly training. It focuses on building confidence and basic stage presence in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
Intermediate
Designed for dancers with a solid foundation of technique and several years of training. These performers are ready to showcase more complex choreography and refined artistic expression on stage.
Advanced
The Advanced level is for dedicated dancers with extensive technical training and high-level performance skills. It features high-impact routines requiring precision, strength, and professional stage presence.
Group Sizes
Group size is based on the number of dancers on stage for that routine.
Small Group
4–9 dancers
Large Group
10–19 dancers
Extra Large Group
20+ dancers
Tap
Tap routines must consist primarily of tap technique.
Hip Hop
Hip hop routines must consist of hip hop and street dance styles.
Ballroom
Routines showcasing traditional ballroom styles including Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, or Latin variations.
Genres
Jazz
Jazz routines must consist primarily of jazz technique.
Musical Theater/Character
Routines featuring any style of dance portraying a song or character from Musicals, Movies, Broadway Shows, etc.
Open
A versatile category for routines that do not fit into other specific genres or combine multiple styles.
Contemporary
Routines infused with Modern and ballet technique; portraying a story and/or a feeling reaching beyond jazz and lyrical techniques.
Lyrical
Routines should demonstrate technique, balance, and extension through lyrical style.