Faculty | ID Dance Competition

THE ID STANDARD

ID faculty are not simply experienced dancers or teachers. They are certified professionals trained to serve the ID Dance Community with precision, presence, empathy, and excellence. Every faculty member on an ID panel is selected through a rigorous vetting process focused on:

Demonstrated excellence in skill and communication
Alignment with ID values and client-first mindset
Leadership presence and emotional intelligence
Accountability in delivery and execution
A genuine passion for empowering dancers through meaningful feedback

Our clients trust that when they step onto the ID stage, they will be met with critiques and classes that are intentional, educational, inspiring, and rooted in respect. That trust is protected through our proprietary training and certification process.

THE ID CERTIFICATION EXPERIENCE

The ID Adjudicator Certification is an immersive, high-level training experience designed to shape judges into confident leaders and impactful communicators. This program goes far beyond scoring mechanics. It builds judges who understand the emotional weight of their words and the lasting effect of their presence.

Training focuses on:

Strategic scoring accuracy and consistency
Bias and sensitivity awareness
Effective microphone delivery and professional communication
Constructive critique phrasing rooted in respect and growth
Multi-tasking mastery at the judging table
Non-verbal presence and engagement
Understanding dancer development across ages and levels
Emotional intelligence and rapport-building from a distance
Performance analysis across technique, artistry, dynamics, and execution

Adjudicators leave empowered, feeling confident in their voice, clear in their purpose, and aligned with the ID standard of excellence and care.

IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY

The Teacher/Adjudicator Collaboration:

Adjudication at ID emphasizes alignment not authority.
Our judges serve as a supplemental voice to the dedicated educators who shape dancers in the studio showing daily mentorship, discipline, and care. Through trained precision and intentional communication, ID Adjudicators bring their unique lens to offer insight that honors existing instruction while introducing new clarity, perspective, and inspiration. This layered approach ensures dancers receive feedback that is both affirming and progressive reinforcing their foundation while expanding their vision.

Our certification ensures studios receive:

Feedback that is actionable, specific, and studio-ready
Judges who understand pedagogy and diverse learning styles
Critiques that support continued growth, not just assessment
A unified educational voice reinforcing inspiration and progress

Teachers feel supported, respected, and valued knowing their dancers are being guided

by professionals who operate with integrity and intention.

FOR PARENTS

Parents experience:

Trust in the investment they make in their child’s journey
Assurance that judges are a positive influence
Feedback that supports both personal and artistic development
An environment that promotes confidence, respect, and long-term value

Whether dancers pursue dance professionally or not, the lessons gained remain with them.

FOR DANCERS

Dancers receive:

Age-appropriate, level-specific critiques
Personalized growth direction and achievable next steps
Encouragement that builds confidence and clarity
Performance notes that balance technical development with artistry

Every dancer leaves our stage feeling seen, challenged, and inspired, not diminished, dismissed, or discouraged.

FOR JUDGES

ID certification provides judges with:

Tools to refine communication and leadership
Training in developmental awareness and emotional impact
Clarity of their role within a dancer’s greater educational ecosystem
Confidence to deliver critiques with precision, warmth, and authority

Judges are equipped to lead with purpose, not ego.

EXCLUSIVITY WITH PURPOSE

Due to the depth of training, alignment, and investment required, our adjudication team remains intentionally selective. We prioritize long-term partnerships with judges who demonstrate consistency, cultural alignment, and the ability to uphold the ID standard across multiple events.

This exclusivity ensures every panel is cohesive, aligned, and unified in delivering the same caliber of excellence across the nation.

OUR PROMISE

ID Dance operates with a client-first mindset and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If feedback does not meet ID standards, our Head Adjudicator will re-adjudicate to ensure our promise of excellence is fulfilled.

We lead with transparency. We stand behind our process. We take ownership of every experience.

OUR WHY

Our vision was born from lived experience, as studio owners, dancers, teachers, choreographers, and adjudicators. We understand the vulnerability of the stage and the power of a single critique. We have witnessed how poorly delivered feedback can impact confidence, morale, and artistic identity.

ID exists to redefine that moment.

We are committed to ensuring every dancer feels protected, guided, and empowered, and every studio feels seen, supported, and inspired.

Our mission is simple: to set the gold standard for adjudication in the dance industry through professionalism, compassion, innovation, and unwavering excellence.

ID Adjudication is where accountability meets artistry, and where leadership protects the magic of performance. This is more than judging. This is honoring the courage and confidence of every dancer, elevating their voice, and stewarding their growth with intention.

This is the ID Standard.

TESTIMONIALS

J'LYSE K

The biggest thing that impressed me with ID was their love for the students and teachers who attend their competition and put them first with the understanding that we are there to help continue their love and passion for dance and to not tear them apart. The energy is amazing and you can just tell the amount of love that has gone into every detail from the website, the videos, the influencer summits, the competitions, and even the length you all go to ensure that your team has the SAME values, which is why I am so excited to be joining ID this season and to continue carrying out their mission statements!

Ryan S

ID is innovative and energetic and positive and caring. I think the biggest component is the deep sense of care that is put into every aspect and that everything is centered on creating a more positive experience for the dancers. I'm incredibly excited because everyone is approaching every moment with such a positive attitude and with the right intention at heart.

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JOHN R

ID is an energetic company that really places a focus on the dancers’ growth and self-esteem, encouraging feedback that inspires dancers to improve. I'm excited about being around people with a common love of dance and an excitement to share that with us.