What is the purpose of Level 10 composition credits in SV and Dance?

• A. They reward specific combinations of elements to increase SV difficulty; they are bonuses.
• B. They replace the base difficulty scores.
• C. They are penalties, not bonuses.
• D. They apply only to floor routines.

Answer: (A)

Composition credits in SV and Dance are bonuses that recognize how you assemble elements into a routine. They reward certain intentional combinations and transitions, adding extra value to the routine by boosting its overall start value (SV) difficulty. This means the scoring system pays you for smart, well-planned sequencing, not just for having high-difficulty elements individually. The credits are bonuses that increase the SV when the specified combinations are performed, rather than replacing the base difficulty scores.

They aren’t penalties, and they aren’t limited to floor routines. They apply across SV and Dance routines where the composition criteria are met.