Comment Codes: From A Judging Perspective
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Information and knowledge are the keys to success for just about everything! This certainly applies to
attaining your competitive dance goals! The 2019 competition season debuted a new format of
communication, “UCWDC Comment Codes”, a way to help you learn more about your scores direct from
the judges!
If you receive a comment code it will appear on your score sheet. The code indicates the judge found
something egregious enough in that particular category of code that they lowered your score by one
medal. There are four areas the judge may give you feedback; C: Costumes, D: Dance, F: Floor craft, and
M: Movement. Let’s look at these in some detail so you can avoid a code appearing on your score sheet!
In short, know the rules of your category and understand each dance and present to the judges the
dance you are doing without question. These two items will help to ensure you will bypass receiving a
code. Remember, if you receive a code it is meant to help you so you can improve your dancing or help
you to follow the rules. The comment code is not a penalty but a form of communication of why they