ENCORE COMPETITION Arlington Convention Center June 19-23, 2017 Please read carefully. Rules not followed can result in point deduction or disqualification! All dancers must arrive 2 hours ahead of their scheduled performance time. NOTE THIS IS TO ALLOW TIME TO RECEIVE AND PUT ON COSTUME. PLEASE COME WITH HAIR & MAKE UP COMPLETE OR ALLOW ADDITIONAL TIME. If the competition runs ahead of schedule they will not stop. Points may be deducted if dancers are not ready to perform. Encore often runs ahead of time. Encore has made every effort to schedule the competition to avoid any performance or costume change conflicts. Please plan ahead for quick changes when necessary. THERE IS PLENTY OF TIME IF YOU ARE PREPARED! All entries must Ucheck in with the Back Stage Manager no less than 6 numbers ahead of their performance. If dancer(s) do not check in with the stage manager Encore assumes that the dancer(s) are not present & points may be deducted. If you are unable to be backstage 6 numbers prior to your routine due to a costume change please designate 1 person to communicate this to the Back Stage Manager. The only reason a dancer may not be backstage 6 routines prior is a costume change. Studios, dancers & parents will not abuse the dressing areas. Each participant is responsible for completely cleaning the dressing areas used. Bottled water is acceptable in most dressing areas. Absolutely NO food or soda is allowed in any dressing area, the auditorium or backstage at any time. NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS ALLOWED IN THE CONVENTION CENTER. Concessions WILL be available for purchase. Dancers, teachers & parents will NOT stand or congregate in isles or in front of the auditorium entrances. Any type of litter on stage after a performance must be cleaned up in a timely manner or points will be deducted. All time limits include set up and tear down for PROPS. The placement of props must be completed within 1 minute. The timing of the act will begin after 1 minute prep time VIPs, solos, duets, trios please bring your back up Music. NO PHOTOGRAPHY NO VIDEOTAPING. PICTURES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SITE TO PURCHASE. THESE WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE ON SITE AND NOT FOLLOWING THE COMPETITION. Parking at the convention center is $5 per day. In and out are allowed, but fee must be paid daily. Parking at the Sheraton is complimentary for registered hotel guests (host hotel next door) Upon arrival find the dressing rooms and the other dancers in your group and stay together. Performers are to wear their QC uniforms (warm ups) at all times, including awards. You must wear QC attire to awards- we want to show off where you are from! BE SURE TO PACK YOUR UNIFORM. DANCERS WITHOUT THE ENTIRE UNIFORM WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON STAGE AND WILL FORFEIGHT THEIR AWARD! Remember: Performers are expected to stay WITH YOUR GROUP before and during the competition. This is a UteamU sport. Focus must be on the performance. Shopping and hanging out with parents/family/friends is to be done after. Upon arrival please designate 1 team parent to determine where they are in the competition schedule are they running ahead, late or on time? Gather with your team and ensure you are ALL COMPLETELY READY TO DANCE 1 ½ hours in advance. As a team the dancers need to stretch, warm up and begin running through their numbers. Coaches will come to assist with younger teams. Older teams are responsible to begin this on their own. With a full schedule your instructor may be running between routines. BE SURE TO ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR PARKING! Please also make note of award times. Be available in advance in case awards are running early. Be aware of where/ how the competition is running. Utilize your team app to help message each other if needed. PLEASE REVIEW YOUR COMPETITION POLICIES & PROCEEDURES FOR ALL QC RULES!
ENCORE COMPETITION Arlington Convention Center June 19-23, 2017 Please read carefully. Rules not followed can result in point deduction or disqualification! **Progression of Winners to the Grand Slam Finals: Qualifying VIP and Wild Card routines that have been awarded a Judges VIP/Wild Card Admission Ticket throughout Encore s national event will advance to the Grand Slam and be re-performing their routines on Friday, June 23, 6:00 pm Dancers will be seated on stage for Final Awards AFTER the Distinguished Studio Director/Teacher recognitions --dancers only are allowed on stage. **Grand Slam REQUIRED REHEARSAL for all participating dancers: Friday, June 23, 9:30 am 1:30 pm. Please have at least one dancer per routine in costume for this rehearsal for lighting considerations. Dancers we will decide which dancer will wear the costume at the time of notification of entry should any of QC s routines receive a place in the Grand Slam. PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE NOTIFICATIONS ON THE TEAM APP ON TO RECEIVE INFORMATION WHILE WE ARE IN TEXAS! Encore is providing complementary classes for all ages throughout the competition. These classes do not take the place of the fabulous master classes on Monday but are another great opportunity. Tuesday, June 20, 8:00 am 9:00 am: Marcel & Kevin Wilson, Jazz Tuesday, June 20, 9:30 am 10:45 am: Liz Imperio, SUCCESS.dance (Teachers & Parents only) Wednesday, June 21, 8:00 am 9:00 am: Marcel & Kevin Wilson, Jazz Thursday, June 22, 8:00 am 9:00 am: Mock Audition with Lucille, Marcel, and Kevin Thursday, June 22, 2:00 pm 3:00 pm: Michelle Elkin, Musical Theater Procedures for Top 5 Miss and Mr Encore Finalists: The names of the Top 5 Finalists for Miss and Mr Encore in each age Division will be posted on the Encore Facebook Page on Thursday, June 22, 7:00 pm Encore's Face book is Encore Dance. The Top 5 Miss and Mr Encore Finalists will be participating in a required "Judges Chat/Interview" on Friday, June 23 at 2:30 pm at the Arlington Convention Center in Meeting Room #2 Each Finalist will be interviewed individually. The Interviews will be set up as a "Chat" with the judges. No preparation is required for questions during the Interview as this will be a basic "Getting to know you" session. Each Interview will be 3-5 minutes maximum. No special wardrobe is required for the Top 5 Finalists. Finalists typically wear a dress or fun sportswear for the Judges Interview. Our primary goal is that Miss and Mr Encore Finalists have fun and feel comfortable! All Miss and Mr Encore finalists, please wear party attire for final awards presentation on Wed. evening. Top (5) finalist please meet backstage right immediately following the last Grand Slam routine. The top (5) finalist in each age category will be acknowledged onstage. A runner-up will be awarded and Miss and Mr Encores are crowned/presented on Friday evening at the Grand Slam Awards.
ENCORE Showcase Master Schedule for "2017 National Finals DFW" from Jun 20, 2017 to Jun 23, 2017 @BREAK (5185) Tuesday June 20, 2017 - Stage 1 12:59 pm Awards: DIV 3 Teen/Sr. Solos 2:03 pm 83 2:07 pm 85 2:22 pm 90 2:30 pm 92 3:20 pm 111 3:35 pm 116 3:52 pm 122 4:16 pm 129 2 LgGroup 2 Line 2 Line Jazz 13 to 15 Another One Bites The Dust Lyrical 13 to 15 Wind Beneath My Wings Musical Theater 13 to 15 Mr. Monotony Lyrical 13 to 15 Hallelujah Tap 13 to 15 Treat You Better Jazz 16 to 17 Dangerous Lyrical 13 to 15 Let It Be Tap 13 to 15 Pop Goes The World 4:23 pm Awards: DIV 2 Teen/Sr Groups 8:54 pm Awards: DIV 3 Petie/Jr. Solos Jun 06, 2017 Page 1 of 5
ENCORE Showcase Master Schedule for "2017 National Finals DFW" from Jun 20, 2017 to Jun 23, 2017 10:22 am 236 10:41 am 243 11:00 am 250 11:24 am 260 TITLE TITLE Tap 11 to 12 She's Got It Lyrical 11 to 12 Fallen Awake Lyrical 11 to 12 She Used to be Mine Lyrical 11 to 12 When You Believe 11:49 am Awards: DIV2 Petite/Jr. S/D/T Wednesday June 21, 2017 - Stage 1 2:49 pm Awards: DIV2 Petite/Jr. Groups 6:09 pm Awards: DIV 3 Petite/Jr. D/T & 10:09 pm Awards: DIV 3 Teen/Sr. D/T & Jun 06, 2017 ENCORE Showcase Master Schedule for "2017 National Finals DFW" Page 2 of 5
ENCORE Showcase Master Schedule for "2017 National Finals DFW" from Jun 20, 2017 to Jun 23, 2017 9:30 am 426 9:40 am 430 9:54 am 436 10:22 am 446 10:38 am 452 11:04 am 462 11:11 am 465 11:23 am 470 11:32 am 473 11:34 am 474 11:42 am 477 11:49 am 480 11:54 am 482 12:04 pm 485 12:24 pm 493 12:32 pm 495 12:37 pm 497 12:44 pm 500 TITLE TITLE TITLE TITLE Jazz 13 to 15 Down Clogging 13 to 15 Up Lyrical 13 to 15 Human Lyrical 13 to 15 Glory Of Love Lyrical 13 to 15 Rise Up Contemporary 16 to 17 Wicked Games Contemporary 16 to 17 Hurt Jazz 16 to 17 Women Be Wise Contemporary 16 to 17 Til it Happens To You Lyrical 16 to 17 Keeping Your Head Up Jazz 16 to 17 Royal T Contemporary 18 to 19 Undone Contemporary 18 to 19 Everything Lyrical 13 to 15 Purple Rain Lyrical 13 to 15 Stand by Me Musical Theater 16 to 17 We Share Everything Contemporary 16 to 17 Next To You Lyrical 16 to 17 Amazing Grace 12:52 pm Awards: DIV 2 Teen/Sr. S/D/T Thursday June 22, 2017 - Stage 1 2:02 pm 506 2:09 pm 509 2:14 pm 511 2:21 pm 514 2:34 pm 518 2:41 pm 521 3:08 pm 532 Jazz 07 to 08 Betty Boo Lyrical 07 to 08 Keep On Dancing Lyrical 09 to 10 We Can Be Kind Jazz 09 to 10 Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Jazz 09 to 10 Lips are Moving Musical Theater 09 to 10 Big & Loud Lyrical 09 to 10 Firework Jun 06, 2017 ENCORE Showcase Master Schedule for "2017 National Finals DFW" Page 3 of 5
(Continued) 3:15 pm 535 Tap 11 to 12 I Love ME 3:20 pm 537 Jazz 11 to 12 How Will I Know 3:25 pm 539 Hip Hop/Funk 11 to 12 Who Run The World 3:32 pm 541 Musical Theater 11 to 12 Le Jazz Hot 3:37 pm 543 Tap 11 to 12 Shaking the Blues Away 3:42 pm 545 Musical Theater 11 to 12 Spanish Rose 3:44 pm 546 Lyrical 11 to 12 Lovely 3:49 pm 548 Clogging 11 to 12 Road Less Traveled 3:52 pm 549 Lyrical 18 to 19 My Immortal 4:00 pm 551 Lyrical 11 to 12 Frost 4:02 pm 552 Lyrical 11 to 12 Breakeven 4:07 pm 554 Clogging 13 to 15 Turkey In The Straw 4:09 pm 555 Musical Theater 13 to 15 I Gotta Be Me 4:15 pm 557 Lyrical 16 to 17 One Life 4:17 pm 558 Lyrical 18 to 19 Just Like Heaven 4:20 pm 559 Jazz 18 to 19 Fireball 4:22 pm 560 Musical Theater 05 to 06 Cry Baby 4:32 pm 563 Musical Theater 09 to 10 Two of a Kind 4:34 pm 564 Jazz 09 to 10 Shake The Room 4:37 pm 565 Tap 09 to 10 Anything But Love 4:46 pm 569 Lyrical 11 to 12 Bright Lights 4:48 pm 570 Lyrical 11 to 12 Something To Believe In 4:51 pm 571 Tap 13 to 15 Bang the Drum 5:02 pm 574 Lyrical 16 to 17 Beauty From Pain 5:05 pm 575 Jazz 16 to 17 Kill The Lights 5:12 pm Awards:DIV 1 S/D/T **Top5 Miss/M Thursday June 22, 2017 - Stage 1 6:09 pm 577 6:12 pm 578 1 Line Lyrical 11 to 12 Glorious Tap 05 to 06 Baby Face Jun 06, 2017 ENCORE Showcase Master Schedule for "2017 National Finals DFW" Page 4 of 5
(Continued) 6:33 pm 585 Jazz 07 to 08 Boy From New York City 6:35 pm 586 Character 05 to 06 I Won't Grow Up 6:40 pm 588 Musical Theater 09 to 10 Hallelujah I Love Her So 6:52 pm 593 Tap 07 to 08 Work That Skirt 7:00 pm 595 Musical Theater 11 to 12 Perfect Young Ladies 7:05 pm 597 Lyrical 11 to 12 Imagine 7:19 pm 603 Tap 09 to 10 Hard To Handle 7:25 pm 605 Tap 11 to 12 This Joint Is Jumpin 7:39 pm 610 Tap 09 to 10 Crank It Up 7:45 pm 612 Jazz 11 to 12 Walk Like An Egyptian 7:47 pm 613 Lyrical 13 to 15 Landslide 7:55 pm 616 Tap 11 to 12 My Boyfriend's Back 8:05 pm 619 Tap 11 to 12 This Girl 8:07 pm 620 Tap 13 to 15 Social Train 8:15 pm 623 Tap 13 to 15 Brick House 8:17 pm 624 Tap 07 to 08 Oogie Woogie Boogie 8:23 pm 626 Character 11 to 12 One Rock N Roll Too Many 8:25 pm 627 Jazz 13 to 15 It's Raining Men 8:30 pm 628 Lyrical 11 to 12 Taking Chances 8:36 pm 631 Jazz 07 to 08 Best Years of Our Lives 8:41 pm 633 Lyrical 13 to 15 Earth Song 8:47 pm 635 1 Production Clogging 13 to 15 Vivir Mi Vida 8:52 pm Awards: DIV 1 Groups ** Dad's D Thursday June 22, 2017 - Stage 1 Jun 06, 2017 ENCORE Showcase Master Schedule for "2017 National Finals DFW" Page 5 of 5