Redemption Dance & Cheer Showcase Stage Competitions 2016 Rules and Regulations Welcome, we hope you have a wonderful competition experience with our company as we pride ourselves on providing a family friendly environment inviting for all!!! Please read our Rules and Regulations thoroughly which must be agreed upon when your entries are submitted. Any violation of the rules and regulations may result in point deductions or disqualification. Upon registration, you fully accept the following terms and conditions. Entry Type Entry Type, Competition Fee per Dancer, Time Limit Number of Performers Regional/State Fee per Dancer Nationals Routine Time Limit Solo 1 $95 $115 2:30 Duet 2 $110 per act $130 per act 2:30 Trio 3 $130 per act $150 per act 3:00 Quartet 4 $150 per act $170 per act 3:00 Small Ensemble 5 8 $40 per performer $50 per performer 3:30 Medium Ensemble 9 11 $40 per performer $50 per performer 3:30 Large Ensemble 12 15 $40 per performer $50 per performer 4:00 X-Large Ensemble 16 19 $40 per performer $50 per performer 4:30 Line 20+ $40 per performer $50 per performer 5:00 Production Open $40 per performer $50 per performer 8:00 Page 1 of 12
Time Limits Any routine that exceeds the time limit as stated above, will be assessed a half (.5) point deduction by the judges for every 10 seconds over the time limit. Entry Fees for Independent Registrations Entry fees for Independent dancers wanting to register without their team at any competition will result in an additional $20.00 per routine charge. This charge will apply toward any Solo, Duet, Trio, Quartet, or Ensemble routine. Payment *Directors may add their own administrative fees per their discretion to the price listed above. Regional & National entries and payments must be received no later than 2 weeks prior to the event. No payments will be accepted at a Redemption Dance & Cheer Showcase event. Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis and will be limited to the amount of performance time available per each competition. There will be an additional $10 fee (per routine) issued for any change made after an event schedule has been published online. Any late entries received after the registration date deadline will be charged an additional $25 late fee for each registered routine entered. *Special Needs Receives free registration and an individual trophy per performer. May be coached or assisted during performances. May perform any style of choreography. Page 2 of 12
Competition Levels Please note that each performer or group must register for the proper competition level according to each dancer s skill level. Although, any performer or group may opt to move up to a higher competition level if they so desire. If any routine competing with two or more performers has one dancer that competes in a higher competition level, that routine must be placed in the higher competition bracket. Directors and Coaches must use their own discretion when determining which level a routine should compete in. Routines that are noticeably placed within an incorrect competition level may be evaluated by the judges and deductions will be assessed accordingly. *Superior Level ~ (Advanced) Dancers who have mastered the beginner to intermediate level skills and are working to achieve a higher level of combinations and skills. The highest and most competitive level of dancers. Dancers who place in the top 10 at most competitions ~ stage and/or court competitions. *Prestige Level ~ (Intermediate) Dancers who have mastered the basic skills and are working to achieve a higher level of choreography and dance skill terminology. Dancers who compete on a regular basis that are between a beginners to advanced level. *Star Level ~ (Beginner) Dancers who are working to perfect the basic dance steps and skills. Dancers with little or no competition experience. Page 3 of 12
*Age divisions for each competition season will be based as of January 1 st. Names and birthdates of all contestants must be placed on each entry form at the time of registration. For any routine competing with two or more dancers, all ages will be averaged together, the decimal point will be dropped, and the routine will be placed within the proper age division. Duet/Trio and Group entries will not be able to compete in an age division more than one division younger than the oldest dancer s age as of the January 1 st date regardless of the average age. For example, if a 16-18 year old are dancing in a group routine with an average age of 10-11 years, the group routine would still have to compete in the 14-15 year age division. *Age division breakdown: 4 5 years 6 7 years 8 9 years 10 11 years 12 13 years 14 15 years 16 18 years Collegiate Adult Age Divisions Awards Star, Prestige, & Superior Levels There will be multiple Awards presented in each age division and competition level Page 4 of 12 Scores Diamond 294-300 Platinum 284-293 Gold 268-283 Silver 246-267
Dance Categories & Point Deductions *As stated on page one (1) of our rules and regulations guidelines, our company prides itself on providing a family friendly environment suitable for all ages. We are very strict when it comes to inappropriate music, lyrics, dance movements and costuming. If our staff or judges feel that a piece of music or dancers routine is being performed inappropriately a one (1) point deduction per judge will be deducted from the scoresheet. *Below is a list of Dance Categories, please make sure that you register your routine in the appropriate category. Many of our categories do allow five (5) Acro/Gymnastic skills to be incorporated into the routines but for those categories that do not allow them, a half (.5) point deduction per judge will be deducted from the scoresheet as well as if a routine goes over the five (5) Acro/Gymnastic skill limit. *If a routine has been registered within the wrong dance category, point deductions will be assessed. If you have any questions regarding a specific dance style, please contact our Redemption Dance & Cheer Showcase Staff for clarification. *Alphabetical Categories: Acro/Gymnastics Dance *A routine demonstrating a blend of acrobatics such as walkovers, chest rolls, aerials, handstands, chin/elbow stands, etc. along with controlled flexibility while still emphasizing dance choreography. *80% of the routine must consist of Acrobatics or points will be deducted. Ballet *A routine consisting of classical ballet technique focusing on the dancers turnout of their legs/feet while emphasizing their elongated torso and lines throughout the shoulders and head. *No Pointe shoes or Acrobatic/Gymnastic skills are allowed. Baton *A routine involving the use of a baton(s) while continuing to include dance choreography. Character *A routine in which a dancer portrays a character from a Broadway show, Movie, or Television. Page 5 of 12
Clogging *A routine that utilizes a traditional and/or more modern style of clogging, typically hitting each tap in time to the downbeat of the music. Tap sounds are not permitted within the pre-recorded music. Contemporary *A routine that emphasizes lyrical and modern technique while demonstrating various extensions, balance, emotion, and style. Folkloric *A routine representing a specific ethnic style of dance such as Polka, Ballroom, Scottish, Hawaiian, etc. Hip Hop *A routine consisting of Hip Hop/Street style dance. *Any routine containing inappropriate lyrics, music, or dance steps will have points deducted as we offer a safe family friendly environment. Jazz *A routine consisting of jazz technique while emphasizing strong distinctive movements and rhythm. Lyrical *A routine demonstrating a blend of jazz and ballet technique while emphasizing isolations, extensions, clean lines, and balance with the proper emotional interpretation of the lyrics. Modern *A routine that is usually performed bare foot and has a uniquely free style of expression with abstract movements involving contract-release-fall, flexing of the feet, and large swift traveling. Musical Theatre *A routine that interprets a song from a Broadway Musical, Movie, or Show, danced within any style or genre and can involve lip synchronization, if so desired. Page 6 of 12
Open *A routine that has the opportunity to combine more than one style of dance. This category can also be used if a soloist is competing two solos of the same genre style as their second category. Pointe *A routine that must be performed in pointe shoes demonstrating the unique classical style of ballet technique that supports the body on fully extended feet to the tip of the toes, en pointe. *No Ballet shoes or Acrobatic/Gymnastic skills are allowed. Pom Pon *A routine that uses sharp, precise, distinct movements and lines while incorporating Pom Pons within 80% of the routine and can be performed within a wide variety of music genres. *Five (5) Acrobatic/Gymnastic skills are allowed, however no cheer pyramids or stunts are allowed. Production *A routine that brings any style of dance to life, usually a theme style performance by several dancers and incorporates different props and backdrops. Time limit must not exceed 8:00 minutes. Song & Dance *A routine that must consist of a performer both singing (live) as well as dancing in any style or category. Music must not have any lead vocals anywhere within the pre-recorded music. Tap *A routine demonstrating tap technique, skills, and steps through the sounds of a dancers tap shoes. Music must not have any tap sounds pre-recorded as each dancer needs to display their own tap ability. Entry Limitations *Our company allows soloists to compete in as many dance categories as they like so that each dancer is not limited to just one or two styles of dance. With us broadening the limitation scale, a dancer can also win 1 st place in each dance category, however they will only be allowed to win one (1) top spot in the overall top 10 winner division per age group and the remaining top scores of each age division will place 2 nd 10 th. Page 7 of 12
Agreement By participating at this event, it indicates the acceptance of any such risk, and is agreed that any participant will not hold Redemption Dance & Cheer Showcase, its officers, directors, staff, or employees responsible for injury sustained and/or illnesses contracted by any listed above. Redemption Dance & Cheer Showcase as well as the hosting facility are not responsible for personal injury to contestants or spectators. By participating at any Redemption Dance & Cheer Showcase event, any and all, performers, teachers, and directors give permission and consent to the directors of Redemption Dance & Cheer Showcase to use any images, photographs, or appearances in videos or social media for advertising purposes. *Admissions *Awards Spectator tickets will be available for purchase at the front door at each competition site. $5.00 for Adults. Children 5 & under are free. Directors and Performers in an identifiable uniform will receive free admission. Parents and/or prop assistants are required to purchase a ticket before entering the prop unloading area(s). There will be multiple Awards presented in each age division and competition level; Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver We will also award the Top 10 Overall per age division and competition level. *Competition Schedule A preliminary schedule will be emailed to Directors the week prior to each competition for approval. Competition schedules will be posted to our website by the Wednesday before competition. *Concessions Important General Information No outside food or drinks are allowed in the building nor in the Auditorium. Concessions are available for purchase with food, snacks, & beverages. Page 8 of 12
*Dancers Safety, Medical Release Forms Participation waivers & Medical release forms must be signed by all directors, teachers, and participants, and must be turned in at registration. By signature of the release form, it shows complete understanding of risk taken; these include, but are not limited to sprains, pulled muscles, bruising, broken/fractured bones, or any other injury or death sustained while on the premises with a Redemption Dance & Cheer Showcase event. Air horns, and/or any similar noise makers are strictly prohibited. No pyramids, or lifts over 1 ½ persons high. *Designated Dressing Areas Designated dressing areas will be available for your performers to change in between routines, to avoid using public restrooms. A dressing room assignment will be given to the Director at competition check-in. Male and female performers will have separate dressing areas. No food or drinks are permitted in the dressing areas except for bottled water. No cameras or video photography are permitted in dressing areas. Any spray glitter or aerosol-based products must be used outdoors in a well-ventilated area away from public entrances. Dressing rooms must be left clean and in satisfactory order, to avoid paying an additional cleaning fee. Redemption Dance & Cheer Showcase is not responsible for any unattended items. *Director Check-in Directors are required to check-in one (1) hour prior to their first scheduled performance. Upon check-in, directors will receive their name tag(s), competition schedule, and other pertinent information. Directors should bring any music that was not submitted prior to competition day to the music table located within the performance area. Music will need to be turned in at the sound table at least five (5) numbers prior to your performance or at the beginning of your age division/dance category. If a studio is unable to stay for the awards ceremony, you may request to have your trophies, judge s critiques, and scoresheets mailed to you at your expense. These fees will need to be paid in advance before any of the above will be mailed out. Page 9 of 12
*Event Cancellation In the event of a natural disaster, terrorist attack, health epidemic, or involuntary cancellation of a contest date or location, no refunds will be made. Redemption Dance & Cheer Showcase will however make every effort to reschedule or relocate the event. *Music Requirements You may submit your music via CD (MP3 format), IPod, Thumb drive or you may upload your music to our website registration page two weeks prior to the competition date. Each entry must be labeled with Performers Studio name, Song title, Performance number, Age Division, and Category. One (1) song per CD. Directors will also need to bring a backup copy of their music (ipod or CD), in the event that your original CD does not read on our equipment. *No Coaching Directors are not allowed to coach or assist their performers at any time with any hand or body gestures during a performance, unless competing in our Special Needs category. Point deductions will be assessed if a Director is assisting during a competition performance. *No Video or Photography Videotaping with cameras, video cameras, or mobile devices is strictly prohibited. No photographs may be taken during a performance. Failure to comply with these guidelines will result in point deductions and/or ejection from the venue. Redemption Photography is our professional photography company, who will be available to take action and still shots of the performers. These photos may be purchased during the event or on our website at www.redemptiondanceshowcase.com up to thirty (30) days after a competition is complete. A professional videographer will be taping performances for your convenience. These videos will be available for purchase during the event or on our website listed above. *Performance Area Performances will be held on a PAC Auditorium Stage (29 x 60 ) with a Marley floor. Page 10 of 12
*Performers Every dancer has the opportunity to compete as many routines as they wish, however, a dancer cannot compete more than once in the same dance category. *Performers Checkpoint, Entrances & Exits Each routine must be ready and checked in at the checkpoint thirty (30) minutes prior to its scheduled performance time. Performance entrance and exits will not be judged. Entrance and Exit directions will be designated on our website the week of the competition. *Personal Items *Props Redemption Dance & Cheer Showcase is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Do not leave personal property unattended in dressing rooms, or any other areas of the facilities. Props are allowed, however each prop must be freestanding and must be set-up & removed quickly so that our schedule will continue to run on time. A two (2:00) minute set-up is allowed, however if a prop set up has surpassed the required time limit, a one (1) point deduction may be assessed from each judge. Props not permitted: Fire, Swords, Knives, or any other item with a sharp edge that could be dangerous to any dancer as well as our staff and/or judges. In addition, no substances that could potentially harm the dance floor such as a Liquid, Gel, and/or Glitter are permitted. No Live animals, No Balloons, No Trampolines, No Graffiti Poppers, No Inflatable devices, No Diving Boards, No Smoke Machines, No Dry Ice are permitted. For the Safety of all of the dancers, if your routine requires an additional clean up such as paper being thrown, or props being used or spread out during a performance, please be prepared to immediately and quickly clean the floor space (maximum 2-minute disassembly time). All props must be padded on any surface that will make contact with the floor. Any prop without proper padding will not be permitted on the Auditorium stage and a member of Redemption Dance and Cheer Showcase will inspect props before entering the floor. Page 11 of 12
*Schedule of Events Routines must perform according to the schedule posted online the week of the scheduled event and any dancer or routine that does not perform during the allotted time slot without proper notice to Redemption Dance & Cheer Showcase Staff will have one (1) point deducted per judge. *Scoring System All judges decisions are final. By participating with Redemption Dance & Cheer Showcase, you agree that the judges decisions are final and are undisputable. Dance movements, music lyrics, or costuming that is deemed to be suggestive or inappropriate for family audiences will have points deducted at the judges discretion. Any inappropriate behavior may result in a deduction on a performance s score sheet. This includes misbehavior from directors and parents. *Spectator Seating Spectator seating is limited to the Auditorium seating only. No parents are allowed behind stage unless approved by the Director to leave ample space for the dancers and staff. Designated seating for the judges, directors, videographer and photographer will be marked and are restricted from spectator use. Spectators are not permitted to sit on the Stage. Performers belongings, such as garment bags and costumes, must remain in designated dressing areas until the awards ceremony. Each dancer s belongings will then need to be placed with the dancers family or taken to each dancer s vehicle before the Awards Ceremony. *Withdrawing Dancers/Refund Policy A full refund will be issued if withdrawn two weeks prior to the registered competition date; no refunds will be issued if less than two weeks prior to scheduled contest. Any withdrawals or refund requests will need to be submitted in writing. Page 12 of 12