Champions
A battle of the best of the best! Previous winners face off in epic performances showcasing mastery, creativity, and innovation.
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2-3 minute performance
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Each person must have come in 1st place in one of the previous COTDFs
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Each couple must perform a min of 2 dance styles during a performance
Previous Champions
2013
Ballroom
Cornelius Mickels & Laura Mickels
Steppin’
Feo Duncan & Keesha Anderson
2014
Ballroom
Cornelius Mickels & Laura Mickels
Steppin’
Drew Alexander & Trina Perryman
Walkin’
Drew Alexander & Trina Perryman
GrAystone
Drew Alexander & Annie Shannon
2015
Ballroom
Cornelius Mickels & Laura Mickels
Steppin’
Kevin Dockery & Ann Hunter
Bop
Darryl Brown & Angela Ireland
Trio
Feo Duncan, Keesha Anderson & Candace Hinton
2016
Ballroom
Sherrad Glosson & Norma Early
Steppin’
Kevin Dockery & Ann Hunter
Bop
Drew Alexander & Tanya Johnson
Trio
Drew Alexander, Ann Hunter, Richard Cochran
Beginner Steppin’
Oni Faulkner & Christopher McClellan
2017
Beginner Ballrom
Samuel Crocker & Stacey Brundage
Beginner Steppin’
Sazuan Judkins & Taylar Raymond
GrAystone
Drew Alexander & Annie Shannon
Walkin’
Drew Alexander & Taylar Raymond
Swing
Alan & Gloria Sena
Ballroom
Angelo Matthews & DeLise Matthews
Step
Feo Duncan & Keesha Anderson
Trio
Drew Alexander, Taylar Raymond & April Simmons
2018
GrAystone
Darryl Robinson & Katrina Rogers
Walkin’
Drew Alexander & Taylar Raymond
Swing
John Sigears & Ariel Mitchell Williams
Ballroom
Angelo & DeLise Matthews
Steppin’
Ken Hilliard & Ann Hunter
2019
Walkin’
Ken Hilliard & Ann Hunter
GrAystone
Darryl Robinson & Christine Wells
Ballroom
Superior Allah & Cheree Phillips
Steppin’
Kevin Dockery & Tori Tannette
2023
Walkin’
Wanda Scales & Jesse Roy
Open
Marc Brewer & Rose Turuka
Ballroom
Superior Allah & Lemona Wyatt
Steppin’
Feo Duncan & Genevieve Bober
2024
Beginner Steppin’
Dre Bell & Andrea Bell
GrAystone
Bobby Green & Ann Hunter
Walkin’
Tori Jones & Tyisha Gaddis
Open
Marc Brewer & Rose Turuka
Ballroom
Bobby Green & Lisa Hall
Steppin’
Kevin Dockery & Ann Hunter
2025
Walkin'
Tori Jones & Margret Fisher
GrAystone
Edward Donaldson & Jamie Anderson
Open
John Sigears &n Jeni Kay
Ballroom
Arnell Cross & Amanda Anderson
Steppin’
DeAndre Bell & Jamie Anderson
Champions
Marc Brewer & Rose Turka
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
COMPETITION RULES
Know Before You Dance
Eligibility Requirements
Couples are allowed (but not required), a maximum of 2 dips, lifts, drags, leverage moves & leans, or drops. These moves can be done in any combination, but only 2 are allowed.
Dips: include any move when the follower is below the leader's waist.
Drags: any partner moving across the floor while in a leverage move or lean.
Leverage move or lean: anytime couples are using each other’s weight as a means of supporting one another in a forward, side, or backward motion
Drops: when a follower is below the leader's knees including splits)
Lifts: both feet are off the ground at the same time
Scoring Criteria
APPEARANCE: Classy head to toe or Costume
MUSICALITY/CHOREOGRAPHY: Beginning the dance on the proper beat and how you interpret the music through the performance
SYNCHRONIZATION: Synchronizing with partner and moving as one
PRESENTATION/SHOWMANSHIP: Create an atmosphere of excitement
SHINES/FOOTWORK: Advance footwork or shines that are fancy or exciting
Music Selection
Music must be turned in by February 28, 2025, via email to versatileproductions6@gmail.com
Failure to submit music by the due date will result in the DJ providing the contestant's music selection. NO CD'S WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Music must be free of "VULGAR" Or "PROFANE" language. Failure to adhere to the music rules, music selection will be rejected!!
Prizes
**A MINIMUM OF 3 CONTESTANTS REQUIRED PER CATEGORY FOR FULL PAYOUT**
1st place - $5,000
2nd place -$3,000
3rd place - $2,000