AGE DIVISIONS PERFORMANCE DIVISIONS COMPETITION DIVISIONS, FEES AND TIME LIMITATIONS COMPETITION REGULATIONS MUSIC REQUIREMENTS ADJUDICATION OF AWARDS COMPETITION AWARDS JUDGING CRITERIA VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHY ADMISSION DONATE A TROPHY

(All the following info applies to the Fall 2007 - Spring 2008 Tour.)

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.

• 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 and ages 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 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, FEES AND TIME LIMITATIONS

Studios bringing 50-79 dancers earn 2 extra comp entries*
Studios bringing 80+ dancers earn 5 extra comp entries*
(*No extra solos or duo/trios permitted.)

• Each school will be limited to a maximum of 10 total entries. Only three solos per school. Only three duo/trios per school. Additional entries will be accepted if time permits.

Studios hoping to compete more than 10 entries may submit up to 5 extra entries. Priority preference of the extra entries must be indicated. The opportunity for extra entries will be made equally available to all studios, if time permits – sometimes utilizing Friday night. Payment for the extra entries is only necessary AFTER it is determined if extra entries will be accepted.

• Regional Competitions will be limited to time available. Entries accepted on a first come, first served basis. Timely postmarks do not guarantee acceptance of entries.

• Schools are welcome to participate in more than one NYCDA Regional Competition.

• 10 points will be deducted from entries that do not comply with time limitations. Limitations will be strictly enforced.

• Entries may be critiqued on a NON-COMPETITIVE basis. Decision must be finalized two weeks prior to competition date.

• All fees are due with entry forms. No entry fees are refundable.

All 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.

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