McNeese State University Cowgirl Kickers
Contact us at mcneesecowgirlkickers@yahoo.com


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)