CATCH A RISING STAR DANCE FESTIVALS

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1 CATCH A RISING STAR DANCE FESTIVALS ONLINE REGISTRATION is available on our website Catch a rising Star is a family run festival company led by Carol Adams: "As an instructor myself, I was always looking for opportunities for my students to perform. I have been working in Central Alberta to promote dance in rural areas. As the dance industry grows in rural areas, a dance festival needs to be tailored to accommodate small town studios and smaller studios in general. Studios with similar programs are invited to our festivals. Most festivals, we often have access to, challenge us to compete with dancers from large city studios that are able to offer much more to their students. Small studios with similar attributes deserve their own festival without the strong competitive atmosphere. We want a fair and fun festival of our own. Our Tour includes two Catch a Rising Star Dance Festivals, GALAXY Dance Festival and two NOVA Dance Challenges." Carol Adams (Festival Director) NO SURPRISES! We promise to keep our festivals running on our 'advertised' dates. We do not extend the festival to accommodate more entries. When our time capacity had been reach we cut off entries, so enter early to avoid disappointment! We offer three levels to suit your dancers. Novice Level for the beginner dancers Competitive Level for Dancers training under 6 hours per week Accelerated Level for Dancers training more than 6 hours per week. (please read further for details on levels) Our festivals are geared to award as many dancers as possible. We have adjudications approximately every 30 minutes! There is an average of one award in every four entries! There are plaques in every adjudication! On Stage scholarships and Choreography awards in every group adjudicaton! All participants are awarded a medal with their on stage adjudication! Every studio goes home with a High Score Award! Cash awarded at the Top Awards Ceremonies on Sunday... Last year CARS awarded more than $17,000 in cash awards. Follow our Facebook Page for the latest updates.

2 CATEGORIES & LEVELS CATEGORIES: Please select the categories that are offered on the entry form. Any routines that do not specifically fit into any of the listed categories can be entered as a Variety routine. E.g. clogging, multi disciplines etc. If you check off Variety, you may specify in writing beside your selection what the routine is. The Festival may combine disciplines within the program depending on the number of entries within a discipline. Any routine with a teacher participating or any adult routine (20+years) must be entered in the Open Category. Any teacher routines will not be qualified for top awards but will receive a medal placement and adjudication. CATEGORIES Tap No pre-recorded tap sounds. Routine must be 95% Tap technique. Jazz A routine incorporating a majority of jazz technique. Any routine with more than five gymnastic/acrobatic moves (where the hips are higher than the head) will need to be entered in an Acrobatic Catergory. Hip Hop Routine consisting primarily of hip-hop and street dance technique. To determine Novice classification, use either hip-hop or jazz training (whichever is greatest). Classical Ballet Routine incorporating classical ballet technique. Character Ballet Routine utilizing a majority of ballet technique to portray a character. Demi-character routines are included in this category. Lyrical Routine utilizing primarily jazz technique to express emotion. Balance, control and extension should be demonstrated. To determine Novice classification, use either lyrical, ballet or jazz training (whichever is greatest). Modern/Contemporary Routine incorporating primarily ballet, contemporary or modern technique. To determine Novice classification, use either contemporary, modern, jazz or ballet training (whichever is greatest) Musical Theatre In the Musical category it is a "catch all" category to include, Song & Dance music with or without lyrics, lip-syncing and musical theatre genre. To determine Novice classification, use the completed years of training in the dance discipline performed. Variety Do NOT use this category for Song & Dance (Song & dance music with or without lyrics and lip sync should all be in the musical theatre category) This category is for routines that do not fit into other performance categories. To determine Novice classification use the completed years of training in the dance discipline performed. Note: A routine that should be entered in one of the other performance categories should not be entered in this category. Please do not enter extra tap, jazz, lyrical, etc., routines in this category. National Routine of national origin, e.g., Highland, Polynesian, Ukrainian, East Indian, Bollywood.

3 Open This category is for any routine that does not seem appropriate in any of the above listed categories. This is also to incorporate student/teacher routines, student choreography etc. Please make a side note as to which discipline the routine is. Pointe A routine where 50% or more of the dancers are on pointe or 50% or more of the routine is performed on pointe. To determine Novice classification, use overall years of ballet training, not just pointe training. This is to include classical, character & modern/contemporary pointe routines. Acrobatic Routine incorporating a majority of acrobatic technique and tricks. To determine Novice classification, use either contemporary, modern, jazz or ballet training (whichever is greatest) THERE IS NO STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY CATEGORY. Please enter any student choreography in the appropriate discipline, but remember that a student cannot compete against themselves in a category (same age, level and discipline) LEVELS Competitive is any dancer taking less than 6 hours of dance in a week that do not fit into the Novice category. *Most dancers will fit into this category. *Must include stretch and strength classes and additional rehearsal time in calculation Accelerated is any dancer taking 6 hours and more of dance per week. If the average within a group is below 6 years, then this does not apply. If the hours/week are 6 hours + then please check off the Accelerated Check box. *Must include stretch and strength classes and additional rehearsal time in calculation Novice dancers are encouraged to perform and will have their own criteria. Novice dancers will be defined as: Dancers 8-12 years of age in their first year of training Dancers 13+ years of age with 2 or less years of training DETERMINGING YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FOR NOVICE: Any training including and after the age of 6 shall be considered a year of training. Any training before the age of 6 does not need to be counted. Please see specific discipline descriptions above for details on calculating. *NOVICE Does not Apply to dancers under the age of 8* *This is not a category for experienced dancers doing their first solo*

4 TIME LIMITS & ENTRY FEES: PERFORMANCE RULES * Take advantage of our early bird rates until Dec 1, this year* SOLOS $42 ($40 early bird price until Dec 15) 3 minutes DUETS (2 dancers) $34 each ($32 early bird price until Dec 15) 3 minutes SMALL GROUP (3-5 dancers) $24 each ($22 early bird price until Dec 15) 3 minutes MEDIUM GROUP (6-9 dancers) $24 each ($22 early bird price until Dec 15) 3 minutes LARGE GROUP (10-15 dancers) $24 each ($22 early bird price until Dec 15) 4 minutes LINE (16+ dancers) $24 each ($22 early bird price until Dec 15) 5 minutes PRODUCTION $24 each ($22 early bird price until Dec 15) 10 min (+5 min set up & 5 min clean up allowed) NOTE: There are no overtime fines as long as you have indicated on your entry form of any overtime dances and their time lengths, so that scheduling can be accurate. Unknown overtime performances will be fined $ REFUNDS: No refunds. (Injuries reported with a Doctor's note will be considered on an individual basis. Refunds will only be issued to the studio who entered, not individuals) AGE: Age will be calculated on the age of the participants on March 1st in the participating year. There is no minimum age requirement. Teachers use your best judgment for your students. Average age is determined by the ages of all dancers in the group. (E.g = 8 yrs old = 9 yrs) MUSIC: Teachers will play their music from back stage. There will be an MP3 plug in and a CD player. ALL MUSIC MUST HAVE A BACK UP (cd or extra ipod/mp3 device) PROPS: There is a one minute time allotment for setting up props and one minute to take down props in between numbers. Please check off on your entry if you have props. (this does not apply to hand help props) When you receive your final program draft there will be specific prop instructions for each theatre. Studio clothing advertising your studio is not appropriate to wear for your prop crew. BACKSTAGE: Only one group at a time should be waiting backstage to perform. We want to create a safe area that is quiet and fair for the performers. Solos and Duets will be allowed backstage when their category begins. ADJUDICATIONS: After performing, ALL DANCERS shall wait backstage or in an allotted area until called for adjudication. Adjudications will take place approximately every minutes. Dancers shall not be sitting in the auditorium during any category they are participating in. MEDALS High Gold (90+) Gold (85-89) Silver (80-84) Bronze (74-79)

5 GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS: CATCH A RISING STAR DANCE FESTIVALS, GALAXY & NOVA There will be daily admission charged at the door and programs for sale. Weekend Passes available for events running three or more days * All dancers and instructors free* Parking: Free at most venues most days 1. Food and Drink: There will be no food or drink allowed in the rehearsal area, backstage or in the auditorium. Please clean up after yourselves. 2. Cameras and Video Equipment: Flash, digital and video cameras are strictly prohibited. Please let your parents know that your studio can be disqualified in the event of using any recording devices. This is to protect the children and to adhere to the privacy act. (FOIP) It's the law. Official entries, however, do allow CARS and partners to use photography for publicity purposes. 3. Conduct: Good sportsmanship is important. Booing and negative comments will result in disqualification. Cheering must not become distracting to adjudicator or performers. Doors will be closed during performances. Between performances, please move quickly to your seats. * It is not proper conduct to be entering or leaving the theatre DURING any performance * 4. Lost Articles: Catch a Rising Star is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. Please, be sure all shoes, clothes and costume pieces are labeled with the students and studio s name. Lost articles will be left in the lost & found at the venue you participated in. 5. Complaints: All complaints are to be brought to the attention of the director in writing. Your studio can submit them for you. Complaints will not be addressed during the festival. Most staff are volunteers and should be treated with respect. They are not equipped to address any complaints. 6. Music & Check-in: Teachers must check in their routines 1/2 hour prior to their performance. Cancellations should also be done at this time. Please let the MC know of any missing dancers. Music will be played by the teacher backstage. Music can be on cd. or ipod/aux. Please back up music on an additional device. The festival reserves the right to run up to 30 minutes early, so be sure to prepare all routines early. Be sure parents are aware of this as the festivals will not wait for late dancers. Parents will not be allowed back stage without prior consent. 7. Re-dances: Allowed only at the discretion of the adjudicator. Re-dances will not be eligible for top awards or scholarships. 8. Rehearsal Space: A rehearsal area will be provided in the. Please share by not blasting your music. No tap shoes anywhere except the stage. Parents are not allowed in the rehearsal area unless they have been appointed by their teacher to help supervise young dancers. This will allow more room for the dancers. 9. Final Decisions: The decisions of the adjudicator are final. No one is to approach the adjudicator for any reason. 10. Change areas: Please have someone in your studio check your designated change area. It would be greatly appreciated if this could be tidied up at the end of each session. This way, it is more likely all dancers will go home with all their belongings. Thanks! 11. Adjudications: After performing, ALL DANCERS shall wait backstage or in an allotted area until called for adjudication. Dancers shall not be sitting in the auditorium during any category they are participating in. 12. Communication: Parents are to direct all communication through their studio and not contact the festival directly.

6 Special Notes: ALL ENTRYS MUST BE ONLINE. Please fill out all entry forms honestly and correctly. Entry money will not be refunded. Late fees 5% will apply to late entries. Any changes in entries or participants must be communicated between the festival director and the dance teacher, only. Any parent concern should be discussed with their own studio/teacher. The dance teacher can then pass those concerns to the festival director. No Refunds will be issued without a Doctors note. Performances timed will be timed from the moment the dancer is seen until they leave the stage. A $50.00 overtime fee will be applied to any overtime routines not mentioned on the entry forms. This is to be paid prior to completion of the current festival in order to receive any scholarships or top awards. ALL ENTRIES ARE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. NO SPOTS WILL BE RESERVED. ENTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. Entry Deadline: Must be received by January 9th, 2018 online only No entries are officially entered until Payment and Summary Of Entries Form has been completed and received.** Payment Oprtions: E-Transfer: send to using the password: carsdf PayPal Payment by cheque can be mailed to: Catch A Rising Star Dance Festivals 408 Highland Close Strathmore, AB T1P 1V4 Please contact me if you need additional information. I can be contacted by Phone: or through our website * ALL CHEQUES MUST BE WRITTEN TO CATCH A RISING STAR* Good Luck to everyone. I can t wait to see you all! CAROL ADAMS