GENERAL
- ALL ENTRY FEES ARE PER ROUTINE ENTERED, NOT PER INDIVIDUAL (except solos)
- All changes to original submitted entries must be in writing: no verbal requests will be honored. Changes to original entries must be received 14 days prior to the event or they will not be implemented or refunded.
- Flash photography is not allowed. Video taping of other teams is not allowed.
- Team Routines- Schools are not allowed to compete against themselves in any team category. You must enter only one team routine per dance category.
- Performers can enter only one solo, but may enter more than one ensemble, duet or trio.
- Entrances and Exits are not judged
- Time limit for open is 5 minutes.
- Time limit for solos, duets, and trios is a minimum of 1:30 minutes, 2:15 minutes maximum
- Time limit for ensembles and team routines is 3:00 minutes.
- Time begins on first note of music. Point deductions will be made for exceeding time limits at the judges’ discretion.
- Deductions of 3 points will be taken for dances exceeding the maximum time. Exceeding maximum time by 1 minute or more will receive a 6 point deduction.
CATEGORIES
- Kick - Each team must have at least 50% of the routine consist of kick technique.
- Pom - Each team must use (manipulate) poms at least 80% of the time.
- Jazz - Each team must show proper jazz dance technique.
- Hip Hop/ Funk - A style of music and street moves that are appropriate to that style yet in good taste. Points will be deducted for inappropriate moves and music with bad language (judges discretion)
- Modern/Lyrical - Interpretive dance technique.
- Open/Production - A combination of at least three different dance styles. You may combine any of the styles listed above. This category usually has a theme or tells a story. Backdrops and props may be used but must be taped to protect the floor.