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Judge 2018

Poojaa Shah Talwar

A multitalented celebrity from Richmond VA, our esteemed judge of Dance USA Dance of DMV area. With over 25 years of experience in Dance nd Music industry she recently choreographed a special performance to represent the Indian American Community at the Governor Of Virginia's Inaugural celebration earlier this year.

Poojaa has been awarded Best Dancer and choreographer on multiple occasions including a special award from Bollywood actress Jaya Bachchan during late 90s at Mumbai Navratri festival organized by ABCL corporation Ltd. Since last several years she is the Program Director for many different Dance and Singing competitions in the virginia area including CCIVA Taste Of India and The Voice Of Richmond VA, providing prestigious platform to deserving talents. Being a disciple of music maestro Jagjit Singh she is a singer and music composer. She performs solo ghazal concerts around the globe.

Judge 2018

Nikkitasha Marwaha

Nikkitasha Marwaha is trained in Kuchipudi classical dance, ballet, tap, jazz, and bhangra. She is Miss India Worldwide 2009, and has acted with Anil Kapoor in "24" Seasons 1 and 2, with Kangana Ranaut in "Katti Batti", and played the role of a princess in award-winning film "Yadvi".

Nikkitasha Marwaha first gained prominence in India with Zee TV's "Dance India Dance" in which she placed in Top Ten - she was in Remo Sir's team. She was 1st Runner-up in the Kingfisher Calendar Girl Hunt, hosted by Lisa Haydon. Nikkitasha has acted in numerous commercials with Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Parineeti Chopra, and Kareena Kapoor. In her free time, she enjoys listening to history and Greek mythology podcasts.

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  • Eligibility
    • Dance USA Dance - Season 2 is only open to teams (minimum of 5 dancers)
    • Junior category 6 to 12 year.
    • Senior category 13+ year.
    • Minor must be accompanied and have legal sign off by a parent or legal guardian.
    • Participants who are affiliated with or have any personal or familiar relationship with any staff members of 5678 Media Group or the judges for this event must disclose this information at the time of entry or as soon as such affiliation or relationship becomes known to the entrant.
    • 5678 Media Group reserves the right to determine that any individual participant or group is ineligible due to their affiliation or relationship with the staff of 5678 Media Group or the judges for this event.
    • 5678 Media Group reserves the right to make exception to this rule in the case of medical or other unforeseen emergency circumstances.
    • 5678 Media Group reserve the right to supplement or waive any eligibility requirements at their discretion.
  • Registration process
    • Dancer Registration : Regionals 1) The teams that will be competing in regional competition will process their information and payment through www.danceusadance.us after creating an account for each dancer. 2) Each dancer will pay one time registration fee, NO OTHER FEES will be required by the dancer to enter the competition. 3) Once their account is created the team and the team has registered through www.danceusadance.us they will receive a detailed email for regional competition. 4) It is team’s responsibility to cover transportation and accommodation 5) Two teams will win in each city and proceed to the semifinals in NEW YORK.
    • Registration Fee: With Popular demand Early bird special $60 till April 10th
      Number of dancers per group Price in usd
      5 to 10 $95 per dancer
      11 to 20 $85 per dancer
      21 and above $75 per dancer
      Note: Each dancer can access their document and get the latest information by logging into their account on www.danceusadance.us
  • Style and Music
    • Dance groups may perform any recognized dance style.
    • All performances must bring in a CD and/or USB with the song you are performing to containing a (.MP3) file. NO OTHER FORMS OF MEDIA WILL BE ALLOWED
  • Judging Criteria for National Dance Competition at Final Event
    • For each event, a panel of judges decides team scores the judges panel will consist of a minimum of 4 judges and 1 influencer. All judges will meet the eligibility, training, judge skills level, and requirements set forth by the Dance USA Dance Event Producers.
    • All performances at the Final Event will be judged based upon the following criteria: 1) Routine: 25% 2) Synchronization: 25% 3) Choreography: 20% 4) Presentation: 20% 5) Voting :10%
    • Teams scores will be based on a maximum score of 100.
  • Pre-show packets: (Semifinals and Finale)
    • Dance USA Dance Tour team will provide a Talent Packet to each group’s primary contact. The packet includes your check-in time, show line-up, example score sheet, and other vital information pertaining to the event. Talent packet will only be provided to the qualifying teams for semifinals after qualifying round.
  • International Teams
    • For any teams joining the competition from outside the United States, the team, and it's members are responsible for their Visa's, Transportation, and Lodging.
    • Any required paperwork for Visa's will be provided by the Dance USA Dance (5678 Media Group) team
    • TEAMS OUT OF NORTH AMERICA (WHO ALREADY WON COMPETITIONS OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS ETC) MAY PARTICIPATE DIRECTLY IN SEMI-FINALE.
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