Integrity. Expertise. Authority.
Premier Dance Competition Judges
The Artistry Tour is built on a mission to put the art back into dance competition. To achieve this, we demand the highest caliber of adjudication, integrity, and professionalism on our stage. That is why we proudly partner with Impact Dance Adjudicators (IDA)—the industry’s leading service for professional, pre-screened, and background-checked judges.
Our collaboration with IDA ensures that every performance at The Artistry Tour is evaluated by experts who are respected, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in your dancers' growth.
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Our Commitment to Credibility.
Why IDA Judges Ensure Quality for Your Dance Studio
When you step onto an Artistry Tour stage, you are guaranteed adjudication by a panel of true professionals. IDA judges are current, in-demand industry experts who are actively working in the dance world.
- Verified Professionalism: IDA judges are seasoned performers, choreographers, dance company members, commercial dancers, and convention teachers.
- Rigorous Screening: Every IDA judge goes through a detailed pre-screening and background check process, ensuring they possess extensive knowledge across multiple styles of dance.
- Insightful Critiques: With a growing roster of over 100+ talented adjudicators nationwide, IDA is known for providing fair, accurate scoring and detailed, constructive critiques that help dancers and studios develop.
Fair Pay = Better Critique.
Investing in Expertise: Why We Pay Our Professional Dance Judges a Livable Wage
At The Artistry Tour, our mission is to support the entire community of dancers and artists who dedicate their lives to this craft. This commitment extends beyond the stage—it reaches the judges' table.
We recognize that world-class critique requires world-class compensation, and that is why we are committed to partnering with organizations that set the highest standards for adjudication.
We proudly support the pay structure set by Impact Dance Adjudicators (IDA), ensuring our adjudicators—who are also professional working artists—receive a professional, livable wage for their valuable time and expertise. This means every judge is compensated at a top-tier rate, reflecting the immense value we place on their knowledge and experience.
Why does this matter to you?
This investment ensures that your dancers receive feedback from judges who are well-paid, respected, and highly motivated to deliver the most focused, educational, and insightful critiques possible. It is our commitment to quality—from the professional standards of IDA to the execution at the judges’ table.