The Federation of Dance Competitions

2010 FDC Pinnacle Cup Point Structure



Regional Competitions Only
(Completely Revised for 2010)

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  • There are 7 FDC Regions: 6 US Regions and 1 International Region.
  • A studio’s region is based on its physical address, regardless of where the studio chooses to compete and earn its Pinnacle Cup Points.
  • Studios can earn points at any FDC event no matter where the Regional Event is located.
  • Studios can attend an unlimited number of FDC events.
  • Top 10 Studios from each of the 6 US Regions & the Top 1 International Studio constitute the Top 61 FDC Studios invited to the 2010 Pinnacle Cup Gala.
  • Tiered Point System (TPS) is based on # of entries at each regional competition:
  550 Entries (or less) 551 Entries (or more)
1st Place 5 6
2nd Place 4 5
3rd Place 3 4
4th Place 2 3
5th Place 1 2
  • Points are earned from within 4 Divisions & 5 Group Sizes:
Petite Solo Duet/Trio Small Group Large Group Line
Junior Solo Duet/Trio Small Group Large Group Line
Teen Solo Duet/Trio Small Group Large Group Line
Senior Solo Duet/Trio Small Group Large Group Line


“Studio Excellence” Award


Finals Only
(Completely Revised for 2010)
• Awarded to Studio with Highest Point Total at each FDC Final.
• Each FDC member will invite its Highest “Studio Excellence” point winner to the Gala as its guest.
• Tiered Point System (TPS) is based on # of entries at the Nationals:

  550 Entries (or less) 551 Entries (or more)
1st Place 5 6
2nd Place 4 5
3rd Place 3 4
4th Place 2 3
5th Place 1 2

• Points are earned from within 4 Divisions & 5 Group Sizes:

Petite Solo Duet/Trio Small Group Large Group Line
Junior Solo Duet/Trio Small Group Large Group Line
Teen Solo Duet/Trio Small Group Large Group Line
Senior Solo Duet/Trio Small Group Large Group Line