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Divisions & Fees

Age DivisionsPerformance DivisionsCompetition Divisions

Age Divisions

 

 

MINI DIVISION average age	(7-10)
JUNIOR DIVISION average age	(11-12)
TEEN DIVISION average age	(13-15)
SENIOR DIVISION average age	(16-18)
OPEN DIVISION average age	19+

 

 

 

• Competing dancers must be at least 7 years of age. (Ready, Set, Dance! dancers may compete as long as the average age of the entry remains 7+).
• To reach the average age of an entry, add all the ages together and divide by the number of dancers in the entry. When an average age ends in .5 or above, round up to the next age. Names, ages and birthdates of all dancers must appear on the entry form or it will not be accepted. All competing dancers must be prepared to present proof of age should a question arise. All ages are as of the competition date.
• The average age of each entry may not drop more than one age division below the age of the oldest dancer in the entry, regardless of the actual average age. Example: If an entry contains dancers ranging in age from 9-18, the entry may not compete younger than 13-15 (one division younger than the oldest dancer-18).
• National Season Finale! competition average ages will be based on dancers age at the Regional Convention attended.

Performance Divisions

 

JAZZ consists of primarily jazz technique, utilizing uptempo music.

BALLET consists of ballet or pointe technique. Must include classical steps and movements.

TAP consists of tap technique. Tap shoes only.

LYRICAL consists of jazz and ballet technique - emphasizing strength, control, and interpretation.

MUSICAL THEATRE consists of Broadway/theatre dance styles.

CONTEMPORARY consists of modern and ballet technique, reaching beyond the standard jazz vocabulary.

HIP-HOP consists of street, funk, MTV video style jazz technique.

SPECIALTY consists of all other categories, ethnic, acro/gymnastics, novelty, etc.

 

 

 

Judges reserve the right to change the competing dancers category if the number has been entered improperly.

Competition Divisions

 

 

 

 

2011-2012 Competition Fees

 

Solo	$90.00	3 minute max
Duo/Trio	$50.00 per dancer	3 minute max
Group (4-8)	$36.00 per dancer	3 minute max
Line (9-15)	$35.00 per dancer	3 minute max
Extended Line (16-24)	$35.00 per dancer	4 minute max
Small Production (12-24)	$35.00 per dancer	5 minute max
Large Production (16+)	$35.00 per dancer	6 minute max
Extended Sm Prod (12-24)	$37.00 per dancer	6 minute max
Extended Lg Prod (16+)	$37.00 per dancer	8 minute max

 

 

 

 (Each dance studio may apply their own additional fees, when necessary).

• All fees are due with entry forms. No entry fees are refundable.
• Competition fees are to be submitted on ONE studio business check.
• No Canadian/International checks accepted - bank money orders in US funds only. Make all checks payable to: NYC DANCE ALLIANCE