2017 REGIONAL RULES & GUIDELINES

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1 2017 REGIONAL RULES & GUIDELINES 1. ENTRY TYPES & SIZES Solo. Modeling Solo. Vocal Solo Duet/Trio. Small Group. Large Group. Line. Grand Line. Vocal Group. 1 performer 1 performer 1 performer 2-3 performers 4-9 performers performers 20 or more performers 20 or more performers 2 or more performers 2. TIME LIMITS & EXTENDED TIME LIMITS Solos. Modeling Solos. Vocal Solos Duet/Trios. Small Groups. Large Groups. Lines. Production Lines Grand Lines. Vocal Groups. 2:45 mins & 3:15 mins 1:30 mins & 2:00 mins 2:45 mins & 3:15 mins 2:45 mins & 3:15 mins 3:00 mins & 3:30 mins 4:00 mins & 4:30 mins 4:00 mins & 4:30 mins 6:00 mins & 8:00 mins 6:00 mins & 8:00 mins 3:00 mins & 3:30 mins Extended time is $3.00 additional per performer and may be added during online registration. Any routine that runs over the maximum time limit, without purchasing extended time, will result in a (1) one point deduction for every 15 seconds overtime, or any fraction there of.

2 3. PERFORMANCE LEVELS Believe has THREE (3) performance levels. Dancers placement in each level should be determined by the total amount of time the performer spends in the studio each week, as well as the competition/performance history of the performer. The following guidelines are suggestions to be used when determining the appropriate level placement of each performer. Advanced Level - This competition level is for top-level competitive dancers who perform at an advanced technical level. All entries will be adjudicated, and will receive High Score Awards. Please note that this is the ONLY level that is eligible to compete for Title and receive prize money. Additionally, all Grand Lines, Vocal Routines, and Modeling Solos are limited to this Level. Intermediate Level: This competition level is for the performers who are on the rise dancers, and is recommended for dancers who have had approximately 2-5 years experience. Entries will be adjudicated, and will receive High Score Awards within this level. Novice Level: This competition level is for beginning dancers who have little or no experience competing. Dancers may only be compete in the Novice Level for a maximum length of 2 years. However, you may move them up after 1 year if you feel they are ready for the Advanced Level. Entries will be adjudicated, and will receive High Score Awards within this level. **IMPORTANT** - Because no competition can possibly know how many hours a child dances or for how many years they have danced, it is left to the teachers own sound judgement when entering level placement for their students. However, it is at the judges discretion to move any routine that they feel is placed in a level below their ability to the level in which they feel is necessary. If the judges determine that a routine should be moved to a different level, and that level has already competed, the routine will then be eligible for adjudication only. All judges decisions are final, so please do not place performers below their ability.

3 HOW TO PROPERLY PLACE ENTRY TYPES WITHIN OUR LEVELS SOLOS Solos must be placed in the level the performer is registered for, based on the guidelines outlined in section #3. A soloist may challenge up to a higher level. However, all solos performed by a soloist must be in the same level. A soloist is not permitted to perform solos in two different levels, and there is no exceptions to this rule. Example: If a performer wants to bumps their tap routine to a higher level, their jazz and lyrical solos would have to compete in the higher level as well. Additionally, that soloist would be considered to be a more advanced dancer for duets, trios, and groups as well. DUET/TRIO & SMALL GROUPS *NEW* These entries types should be placed based on the level of the most advanced performer of the routine, regardless of any other factor. Example: a small group with 2 Beginner, 3 Intermediate, and 1 Advanced level performer, would be required to be in the Advanced Division. LARGE GROUP, LINES, & GRAND LINES These Entry Types should be placed based on the total make up of the entire routine. Novice Level - Routine may consist of Novice and Intermediate level performers, but not more than 1/3 of the group may be Intermediate Level performers. Advanced Level performers are not permitted. Advanced Level - Routine may consist of Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced level performers, but not more than 1/3 of the group may be Advanced level performers. Advanced Level - Routine may consist of Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced level performers. Any routine consisting of more than 1/3 Advanced Level performers should automatically be placed in this level.

4 4. PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES GENERAL INFO: Performance divisions cannot contain more than 2 acrobatic/gymnastics tricks. 5 tenths (0.5) of a point, per judge, will be deducted for routines that contain more than 2 acrobatic/gymnastics tricks in a dance category. An acrobatic/gymnastic trick is defined as movements that pass through the (upside down) position with both feet off the floor. (i.e. cartwheel, backhand spring, aerial, etc.) This does not apply to Musical Theatre or the Character Divisions, which may contain up to 50% Acrobatics/Gymnastics. The Open division may also contain any amount of Acrobatics/Gymnastics. A Gymnastics pass is considered one trick. (Lifts are permissible.) Singing is permitted in the Song and Dance, Vocal, and Musical Theater Division only. Gymnastics/Acrobatics - Routine that may contain gymnastic passes, walkovers, limbers, headstands, chest rolls, etc. Definite choreography should be used to blend gymnastics and dance together. Ballet - Routine that must include classical steps and ballet technique. Ballet slippers must be used in this category. Baton - Routine that uses baton(s) and baton technique. Character - Routine portraying an easily recognizable character throughout, such as a cat, clown, etc. with music, costume and dance. Can incorporate any form of dance or gymnastics/acrobatics. Routine may include 50% acrobatics/gymnastics. Cheerleading - Routine that uses cheerleading style techniques. Each routine must blend combination of leaps, jumps, vocal cheering and a display of precision throughout with strong sharp movements. Clogging - Routine that uses clogging techniques. Contemporary - Routine which combines both lyrical and modern movements.

5 Drill Team - Routine displaying precision marching in military and/or dance style. (Groups Only) Formal - Routine which includes a party dress or After 5 attire. Runway T-style modeling, which must include modeling technique. (Modeling Solo) Sportswear - Routine including sportswear, like horseback or tennis. Tstyle modeling which must include modeling technique. (Modeling Solo) Swimwear - Routine including a swimsuit, or a swimsuit & cover-up. Runway T-style modeling, which must include modeling style technique. (Modeling Solo) Folkloric - Routine incorporating ethnic styles of dance such as polkas, Hawaiian, Spanish, etc. Hip Hop - Routine which consists of the latest street dance style, as seen in current dance videos. Jazz - Routine using jazz technique with such moves as kicks, splits, isolations, etc. Lyrical - Routine encompassing the use of balance, flexibility and control utilizing the lyrics or mood of the music. Modern - Routine containing interpretive dance using balance and control. Musical Theater - Routine featuring any style of dance interpreting a song from a Broadway or movie musical. It may include 50% acrobatics/gymnastics, and singing is permitted. Open This category is open to any style of dance. However, vocal and modeling are not permitted. There is no limit on acrobatics or tricks in this category. Pantomime/Lip Sync - A portrayal of a stereotype or impersonation through pantomime and costume; mimicking the voice on a tape. Pointe - Routine that must include classical steps and ballet pointe technique. (Pointe shoes only)

6 Pompon - Routine that includes such elements as marching, clean, sharp arm movements, kicks, leaps, jumps and splits. Any type of music is permissible and pompons should be used for at least 80% of the routine. Production - Routine containing at least 20 performers, that may include multiple styles of dance or acrobatics. (Lines Only) Song and Dance - Routine which must contain both singing and any category of dance (tap, jazz, ballet, etc.) Accompaniment must be on tape and backup voices only will be permitted. Tap - Routine comprised of tap technique. Vocal - Routine may be any type of vocal presentation. Accompaniment must be pre recorded. No lead vocals permitted on recording, back up voices only will be permitted. (Vocal Solo & Vocal Group Only) 5. AGE DIVISIONS Overall High Score Age Divisions 8 & Under, 9 11,12 14, 15 19, & 20 & Over. Category Ages for Adjudications Single age divisions will apply for JAZZ, TAP, OPEN, LYRICAL and CONTEMPORARY. 4 & under, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 & Over. All other categories will be multiple age divisions: 4 & under, 5-6, 7-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-16, and 20 & Over. *If a protest regarding age arises, all competitors must be prepared to present proof of age. All protests must be presented in writing, within one hour of the incident, by the director of the studio, and signed by said director. For this reason, each performer must bring proof of age. i.e., birth certificate, drivers license, passport, or student ID. In the event of a protest regarding ages, we will require this proof be presented. If no proof can be provided by the awards ceremony for that protest, the routine in question will be moved or disqualified.

7 6. AWARDS Adjudication Award - Each entry will be competing against a predetermined amount of points and receive a medal based on our adjudication system. A Diamond routines is the highest award that can be received, followed by Platinum Plus, Platinum, Elite Gold, Gold, and High Silver. If there are 2 or more entries in a category, a first place award will be presented to the entry with the highest score. If there is only one entry in a division, a 1st place trophy will be awarded if the routine receives an Elite Gold Medal or above. Any routine receiving a Gold medal or above is eligible for any Star Dance Alliance National Final. This scoring breakdown will be in your Regional program book, but can be ed to the studio prior to the event if requested. Overall High Score Award Top scoring routines which are given in 5 age divisions: 8 & Under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20 & Over Outstanding Vocalist Award Award to be presented to the highest scoring vocal routine. Award is given out at each regional as follows, but may be combined if not more than 3 routines are in each category: 11 & Under Solo, 12 & Over Solo, and Group Vocal. We will provide two (2) wireless hand held microphones at each Regional competition. If you need additional equipment, you must contact us at least 21 days prior to the competition to try and make arrangements. Also we will try to accommodate your equipment if it is compatible with our system, but you must contact us prior to the event to check. Costume Award Will be awarded to entries who receive the highest scores based on design, overall impression, & fit. Awards are given out in the following categories: 11 & Under Solo, 12 & Over Solo, and Groups. You may not preregister for the costume award prior to the competition, but you may enter at the registration desk during the competition. Please make sure to enter your routine prior to your performance, since all entries in the costume contest will be judged during the performance. There is a $30.00 fee for each entry into the costume competition.

8 Top Model Award Award to be given to the highest scoring modeling routine in the 11 & under, and 12 & over age divisions. This may be combined if there are less than 3 routines in each age division. Photogenic Award: Award to be presented to the contestant judged most photogenic. This award will be given in the combined 11 & Under and 12 & Over age divisions. Registration for the photogenic contest is only available at the competition. Entries must bring a recent 5 x 7 or 8 x 10, in black and white or color. Photos should include the name, address, and birthdate of the contestant written clearly on the back of the photo. Believe is not responsible for lost or damaged photos, so please do not turn in originals. Photos that are not picked up at the competition will not be mailed, so please remember to pick up your photo no later than the final solo awards ceremony. There is a $25 fee for the first photo, and a contestants may add additional photos for $20. Only the highest scoring photo per contestant will be considered, and each contestant may only place once in the overalls. Outstanding Group Ballet & Tap Awards: In the Advanced Division, we will award the highest scoring Ballet and highest scoring Tap routine a plaque of achievement in the 11 & Under and 12 & Over Age Divisions. Entertainment Award - Award to be presented to the most entertaining groups in the 11 & Under and 12 & Over age divisions. All 3 levels of groups will be considered for this award. Urban Dancewear Choreography Award - Award will be presented to the Choreographer of the group routines deemed to have the best or most unique choreography in the 11 & Under and 12 & Over age divisions. All 3 levels will be considered for this award, and each winner will receive a beautiful plaque and jacket to represent their award.

9 Urban Dancewear Title Award - (Advanced Level Only) Each regional winner will serve as the title champion for that location for the year. Each champion will receive a beautiful jacket, sash, and plaque to represent their title win. Contestants may add title to one or all of their solos if they wish. Title must be added to routines prior to the start of session to be considered for this award. Title divisions are as follows: 8 & Under Title Champions (Little Mr. & Petite Miss) 9-11 Title Champions (Junior Mr. & Junior Miss) Title Champions (Teen Mr. & Teen Miss) Title Champions (Mr & Miss) There is a $30.00 fee for each entry into the title competition. Spirit Award - Award to be given to the studio that shows the most studio spirit, and most sportsmanlike behavior throughout the entire competition. Capezio Star Dance Alliance Regional Champions Advanced Division: Awarded to the highest scoring group routine in the 8 & Under, 9-11, 12-14, and age divisions. Intermediate Division: Awarded to the highest scoring group routine in the 8 & Under, 9-11, 12-14, and age divisions. Novice Division: Awarded to the highest scoring group routine in 11 & Under, and 12 & Over age divisions. 7. NUMBER OF ENTRIES Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis and will be limited to the amount of performance time available. Believe National Talent Competition reserves the right to add additional competition days or move the competition location due to unforeseen circumstances. Also, Believe National Talent Competition bears the right to refuse entries at their discretion.

10 8. MUSIC We accept music in the form of a CD, ipod, ipad, or flash drive. Each routine must provide music to the MC for their performance at least 60 minutes prior to their performance. Music should always be edited to ensure that it is appropriate for all ages, and points will be deducted for inappropriate music. Please refer to the specifics rules for each form below, and don t hesitate to contact us if you have any additional questions. CD - Please label with the routine number, routine name, and studio name. This may be done on the CD with sharpie, or on the case that contains them. You may drop off all of your music at once if you prefer. However, it must be in the proper performance order. Additionally, CD s should be recorded at the proper speed and may only contain (1) one track. ipod & ipad - These devices must be clearly labeled with the Studio Name and contact information on the back. Each device must contain a playlist for each routine, and each audio file should be placed in that playlist. The actual audio file does not need to be altered from the original name since the playlist name will contain the necessary information for the competition. This method will ensure all of your music is played from the very beginning to the very end, without jumping to the next song. This will also allow you to preserve your studio s file names, and make it very easy for you to renumber your music for the following competition. Specific instructions on format can be found below: The playlist must be labeled with the entry number (four digits) and routine title in the following format: Party in the USA. This example is clearly labeled as entry number 384, Party in the USA. Again, the song file itself does not have to be altered from your preferred title. Sample Playlists: Something to Believe In Don t Stop Believing Do You Believe In Magic Simply The Best

11 Sample ipod Settings: - Repeat function Off - EQ set to Off - Display should be set to Always on - Sound level should be set to 75% Flash Drive - Each routine should have its own folder, and the audio file should be placed in the appropriate folder. Folder name format should follow the playlist format for the ipad & ipod above. Files will be played through Quicktime Player or itunes, so please make sure your file type is supported prior to the competition. 9. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION & RULES 1. AGES ARE CALCULATED AS OF JANUARY 1, 2017 for all performers. The age category for duets, trios, and groups is determined by averaging the age of the performers, and dropping the decimal. This is automatically done by our online registration system. 2. Soloist may only compete in ONE (1) Level. However, they may compete in a higher or lower divisions for Duets/Trios, Groups, and Lines if they meet the qualifications. 3. Soloist may perform 3 solos at each regional, space permitting*. However, they may perform more than 3 solos at Nationals, if they attend more than 1 regional to qualify the additional solos. *Due to our commitment to keep event hours reasonable, we reserve the right to limit soloist to less than 3 routines at events that fill up PRIOR to the 28 day deadline. This allows us to accommodate as many studios as possible, without running multiple rooms, or having performances at unreasonable hours of the day and night. In this situation soloist will be allowed to choose which routines they would like to remove and we will issue a full refund for routines that have already been paid. Additionally, we will allow the omitted routines to qualify for nationals by video submission at no additional cost. 4. Soloist may not compete against themselves in the same performance category.

12 5. Regional title winners may not perform the same routine for title at another regional location in the same year. However, they may compete at another regional event in the same year with a different routine. 6. Duet/Trios & Groups may not be placed below the level of the most experienced performer in the routine. 7. The exact same Solo, Duet, or Trio may only place in the Overall Awards once. 8. A dancer may choose to compete in an age division higher than their own, but not beyond one division. However, you are not permitted to drop down in age. If a dancer chooses to bump up in age, they must keep the same age for any and all other solos. Additionally, if the dancer bumps up their age at regionals, they must continue at that age for the rest of season. This would also apply to Nationals. 8. The youngest performer in any routine must remain on stage for at least 25% of the routine. If this rule is broken, the routine will be averaged without that performer and moved to the appropriate age. 9. Not more than 50% of a duet or trio may compete against themselves in the performance category. 10. All 20 & Over routines will be combined into one overall for awards unless there are more than 3 routines in an entry type. 11. Props should be placed within 2 minutes, and timing of the routine will begin at the end of these 2 minutes. If the routine is over the time limit at the end of the performance, it will be subject to point deductions. At some regionals circumstances may warrant additional prop time as a result of the stage location, size, or conditions. In this case, it will be awarded to ALL studios equally, based on the discretion of the Regional Manager. 12. Props that are to be left backstage for more than 5 minutes must be cleared with the backstage manager prior to being stored. These props should be labeled with the studio name and a contact phone number. 13. No dangerous props may be used on stage such as fire, swords, knives or live animals.

13 14. No form of liquid (including water), gels, aerosols, baby powder, glitter, etc, which may affect the stage surface, may be used during a routine. Items like flower pedals, torn paper, and large confetti may be used, as long as it can be cleaned without delaying the show, or affecting the performance surface in any way. 15. All entries must compete on the day and time assigned. Any entry not competing during their assigned time will not be eligible for the high score overall awards, but may still go for adjudication only. Exceptions may be made for academic or religious reasons at the sole discretion of Believe Management, but only if deemed to be fair to all other contestants. 16. Any routine that is not completed will be judged based on the portion of the performance that was given. The incomplete routine may choose to attempt the routine again, time permitting, but the 2nd attempt will be for Adjudication Only. 17. Any routine that delays the show for any reason will have 1 point deducted from their total score for every minute the show is delayed. Also, any routine that is not ready to perform during their given time slot is subject to disqualification. Routines that perform out of order may be eligible to compete at a later time for Adjudication only, but only if time permits. 18. By attending a Believe event, all contestants and attendees give consent for their image to be used for, but not limited to: local and/or national television programs, magazine publications, social media post, promotional materials, and any other possible Star Dance Alliance publication. 19. All fees must be paid by credit card or certified funds. Some exceptions can be made for non-profits organizations and school systems, but please contact us prior to payment for authorization. 20. No cash refunds will be issued. However, we will issue a credit for a future Believe event due to injury. Doctor s notes must be submitted to info@believetalent.com no later than 30 days after the event for credit to be applied. 21. Sportsmanlike behavior is expected at all times. Failure to display proper decorum will result in immediate disqualification.

14 22. Soliciting students from other studios, bullying, rude comments, or vulgar language will not be tolerated at Believe events. 21. Believe National Talent Competition and the hosting facility are not responsible for personal injury or property loss. Please make sure you keep your eye on your valuable items at all times and do not leave them unattended in the dressing rooms. 22. Video recording of any type is prohibited. If video cameras are found in the auditorium, Believe National Talent Competition reserves the right to take the video being used, or delete the video from the recording device. Teachers, please inform your contestants and studio parents of this rule! This is done for the protection of your choreography and their children, and we appreciate everyone s cooperation with this matter. Please read carefully, as failure to follow the rules and regulations below could result in point deductions or disqualification from the competition. Also, please note that entries are not considered registered until they have been paid in full. If the event you register for is cut off prior to payment, you will not be able to participate in the event regardless of the date you started your registration. Believe National Talent Competition takes pride in presenting one of the most fun, fair, and professional competitions in America today. We care greatly about our customers and want to provide you and your performers with the best show possible. One of the ways that we try to do that is by providing a clear set of rules and guidelines for you to use when entering your routines, and to ensure a fair competition for everyone in attendance. If you have questions or concerns after reviewing our rules, we invite you to contact us at info@believetalent.com. Thank you for taking the time to read these rules in full. Studio Directors that mention this paragraph at registration will receive a token of our appreciation for doing so. Have a wonderful season, and we ll see you soon! Revised 09/20/2016