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February 15, 2025

 LEGACY CENTER 

The Kicker Showdown will be held on February 15, 2025 at the Legacy Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

In an effort to unite the talent in our region, to offer performance opportunities to area dancers, and cultivate camaraderie amongst all dancers, we are hosting an event like no other. We want to celebrate the dance scene in and around SWLA! 

Cowgirl Kickers will be hosting a brand new event - a DANCE COMPETITION - for regional dance studios and school dance teams. The competition is open to all ages! The KICKER SHOWDOWN will be held Saturday, February 15th at the McNeese Legacy Center. All proceeds will benefit the Cowgirl Kicker organization.

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In addition to The Kicker Showdown, we are ecstatic to announce our thrilling collaboration with the one and only, Michelle Leagans. Michelle will provide a Power Intensive on Friday, February 14, 2025. ​​​

Michelle is the owner of Power Intensives which is a program designed to create a positive and inspiring experience for all levels of dancers. She is the author of the empowering journaling guide, Hey Dancers . . . Let's Talk About It!, where she invites dancers of all levels to embark on a journey to not only grow as individuals, but to encourage and motivate others.

With a live DJ at every event, Michelle and her team create lighting that allows the dancer to truly relax and let go of all inhibition. All her instructors are motivators and teach through positive reinforcement. The purpose of this Valentine's Day Power Intensive is to help the dancers continue their training, to expose them to other guest instructors, and to reignite their love of dance. She not only provides hours of dance, but strives to provide lifelong friendships and training that will benefit each dancer who attends. Every dancer will leave feeling energized, spirited, and motivated.

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STUDIO/
INDEPENDENT DANCERS

DIVISION BREAKDOWNS

Solos: Mini, Junior, Teen, Senior

Duo/Trio: Mini, Junior, Teen, Senior

Small Groups: Mini, Junior, Teen, Senior

Medium Groups: Mini, Junior, Teen, Senior

Large Groups: Mini, Junior, Teen, Senior

AGE DIVISIONS

Mini: 8 years old and under

Junior: 9-11 years old

Teen: 12-14 years old

Senior: 15 years old and over

GROUP SIZES

Small group: 4-10 dancers

Medium group: 11-20 dancers

Large group: 20+ dancers

SCHOOL TEAMS

DIVISION BREAKDOWNS

Middle School Groups: Pom, Jazz, Hip Hop, Open

High School Groups: Pom, Jazz, Hip Hop, Open

RULES AND 
REGULATIONS

Deadlines

-Early Bird registration opens September 11th and lasts through January 10th. Fees will increase after this date.

-All registrations must be completed by February 7, 2025. 

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Music Requirements

-The solo and duo/trio time limit is 3 minutes maximum, with no minimum requirement. 

-The group dance time limit is 5 minutes maximum, with no minimum requirement. 

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Judging Categories

Each routine will be judged based on the following categories: technique, performance, choreography, appearance, and timing. 

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Awards

-Each of the divisions will have a first, second, and third place winner.

-Overall soloist, overall duo/trio, overall studio group, and overall school group will be awarded. 

-People's Choice Award will be selected through online voting! Voting opens on February 8, 2025. Votes can be made for your favorite studio or dance team for $1 per vote. There is no limit on the number of votes allowed. The voting will close moments before each awards ceremony the day of the Kicker Showdown. An award will be presented to the winning studio and the winning school team at The Kicker Showdown awards ceremonies. 

PRICING

EARLY BIRD ENTRY FEES

prior to January 10

Solo: $75

Duo/Trio: $50 per dancer

Groups: $15 per dancer

REGULAR ENTRY FEES

after January 10

Solo: $100

Duo/Trio: $75 per dancer

Groups: $30 per dancer

SPECTATOR COSTS

$10 per person at the door

(12 & under: no charge)

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