Lyrical dance is a dance style that embodies various aspects of ballet, jazz, acrobatics, and modern dance. According to Jennifer Fisher, lyrical dance is “strongly associated with clearly displayed emotional moods, fast-moving choreographic strategies, emphasis on virtuosic display, illustration of song lyrics, and, in group form, exact unison

Character/Broadway routines should consist of original, imaginative, or innovative dance movements that incorporate a theme, concept, or characterization throughout the entire performance. The use of small props or handheld props is allowed, but not mandatory or needed to compete in this category.

Jazz incorporates traditional stylized dance movements and combinations, formation and/or level changes, leaps, and turns. Emphasis should be placed on proper technical execution, extension, control, and body placement. Props are NOT permitted unless part of the costume, and/or only used momentarily in the routine. Thematic routines with or without props should be in the SHOW or CHARACTER category..

Hula, sensuous mimetic Hawaiian dance, performed sitting or standing, with undulating gestures to instruments and chant. Originally, the hula was a religious dance performed by trained dancers before the king or ordinary people to promote fecundity, to honour the gods, or to praise the chiefs.

Character/Broadway routines should consist of original, imaginative, or innovative dance movements that incorporate a theme, concept, or characterization throughout the entire performance. The use of small props or handheld props is allowed, but not mandatory or needed to compete in this category.

Acro routines should combine classical dance technique with acrobatic elements. It should showcase a dancer’s agility, flexibility, and strength while demonstrating proper technique with pointed feet, lengthened lines, and control. However, there are always exceptions when it is a clear stylistic choice, for example, a flexed foot or bent leg. Acro routines should be 60% acro, and 40% dance skills, and must follow the danceability level requirements, as well as the acro ability level requirements.