Here are answers to common questions about the Pulsate competition: how it works, age categories,
judging criteria, and registration. If you still have questions after reading this, you can always
reach out to us directly.
How is the Pulsate competition different from a regular dance competition?
Pulsate is built as a dance-for-camera competition that leads to a film, not a traditional stage event.
You create and submit a video, finalists are selected for professional filming days, and the journey
culminates in a cinema premiere instead of a single weekend on stage.
Who can enter the competition?
Pulsate is open to independent dancers, studio dancers, and crews of all ages and levels.
Kids, teens, adults, and mature dancers (30+/40+) can participate, as long as they register
in an appropriate category and respect the guidelines.
What age categories are available?
Age groupings typically include Kids (around 8–12), Teens (13–17), Adults (18+), and optional
30+ or 40+ categories for dancers who prefer to compete in a mature section. Final brackets may
be adjusted depending on registrations.
How do levels work (beginner, intermediate, advanced)?
When registering, you select Recreational/Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced/Pre-professional.
This is self-declared based on your training and performance history, and the Pulsate team may
adjust if a piece is clearly placed in the wrong level to keep things fair.
What formats can I register in (solo, group, etc.)?
You can register as a Solo (1 dancer), Duo/Trio (2–3 dancers), Small Group (4–9 dancers),
or Large Group/Team (10+ dancers). Studios can submit multiple pieces in different formats,
and independent dancers can also register without a studio.
What dance styles are accepted?
Pulsate is multi-style. Commercial, contemporary, Latin, hip-hop, reggaeton, heels, jazz, fusion,
experimental, and more are welcome. What matters most is how clearly your concept reads on camera
and how it fits your chosen music and dancers.
How does the judging process work?
A jury reviews all submissions by age, level, and format. Pieces are evaluated on choreography,
performance, technique (age/level appropriate), storytelling, camera awareness, and overall
artistic impact. Finalists are then invited to professional filming days for the dance film.
What exactly are the judging criteria?
The main criteria include: choreography & structure, performance & presence, technique,
concept & storytelling, camera awareness (how the piece reads on video), and global artistic
impact. Registered dancers receive a more detailed scoring grid so they know what to focus on.
How do I register for the competition?
Registration is done online through the Pulsate website. You choose your category, fill in the
dancer and piece information, upload your video (or link), and complete payment. Once you receive
a confirmation email, your submission is officially entered.
What information do I need to have ready before registering?
You’ll need your choreography title, style, and duration, dancer names and ages, chosen level
and format (solo, duo/trio, group), studio or independent details, a video that respects the
Pulsate guidelines, and parent/guardian consent for minors.
Is there a limit on how many pieces a dancer or studio can submit?
Dancers and studios can usually submit more than one piece, as long as each entry is registered
separately and respects the rules. However, some categories may have capacity limits. If a category
is full, registrations may close early for that section.
What happens if my piece is not selected as a finalist?
Not being selected as a finalist does not end your Pulsate journey. Non-finalists can still be
included in other parts of the project (for example, collective segments) and are invited to be
part of the community, premiere experience, and education around the film.
Do I have to attend the filming days and premiere to compete?
You can enter the competition by submitting your video even if you’re not sure you can travel
to filming days or the premiere. However, finalists will be invited for professional filming,
and attending the premiere is strongly encouraged so you can fully live the Pulsate experience.
