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2011 RULES WILL BE UPDATED BY SEPTEMBER 1ST
CATEGORIES
Acrobatic/Dance: Routine using acrobatics and tumbling moves incorporated with the rhythm of the music. Can contain passes and flexibility moves. Must contain 50% dance and 50% acrobatic.
Acrobatic/Tumbling: Routine demonstrating tumbling technique with only 10% dance moves 90% tumbling required.
Ballet: Routine must consist of ballet technique. Must include classical steps and movements. No tricks allowed.
Baton: Routine using baton(s) and baton technique. Tricks allowed.
Character: Routine portraying an easily recognizable character such as a character from a Broadway show, movie, television, or stereotype. Tricks allowed.
Contemporary: A routine that containes both Lyrical and Modern movements
Clogging: Routine Consisting of clogging moves incorporated with the rhythm of the music. Clogging type shoes must be worn. No Tricks allowed.
Drill/Dance Team: Line, precision moves in military or dance style. (No solos or duet/trios.).
Hip-Hop: Represents the current trendy style of today’s dance. Must Contain 80% of hip-hop style. Examples: MTV, current videos, street style dance.
Jazz: Classic jazz techniques incorporating the foundation of fundamental jazz style and combinations. Must contain basic jazz choreography and contain no more than 20% hip-hop styles.
Lyrical: Routine demonstrating balance, extension and control performing contemporary/lyrical moves. Dance should tell the story of music.
Modern: A contemporary or abstract style of dance. May be based on other disciplines & principles of dance, including choreographer’s vision. Modern dance involves freedom of movement with no limitation using angular lines with legs, arms, and body to create unusual and interesting effects.
Musical Theater: Any style or combination of styles of dance with music from any Broadway show, past or present.
Novelty: Routine consisting of any style of dance or gymnastics. This category requires a prop and a prop must be a part of the routine. Three tricks.
Open: Any category or style of dance.
Pointe/Toe: Routine must consist of Pointe/toe technique incorporating classical movements. Pointe shoes must be worn. No tricks allowed.
Pom-Pom: Routine incorporating the use of pom-poms demonstrating sharp and concise movements. Tricks allowed.
Production: A routine using a combination of dance or acrobatic styles with interchanging lines & formations. Tricks allowed. Category limited to large groups and lines.
Song & Dance: Routine must contain singing and any category of dance. Accompaniment must be on tape with no lead vocals on tape.
Tap: A routine containing tap technique and primarily tap work. No tap sounds on tape/CD. (10 point deduction)
Vocal: Routine consisting of any type of vocal presentations. Accompaniment must be on tape with no lead vocals on tape.
Recreational: Petite, Junior, Teen and Senior performers that take less than 3 hours of classes per week have the option of entering this division. Recreational overall trophies will be awarded but are not eligible for cash on a regional basis. First place overall winner at nationals must compete in the competitive division the next year.
No Human Props
TRICKS
No Tricks Allowed: Ballet, Pointe, and Clogging
Three Tricks: Jazz, Song & Dance, Modern, Tap and Novelty
Tricks Allowed: Open, Acrobatic/Dance, Acrobatic/tumbling, Baton,Contempory, Pom-Pom,
Hip-Hop, Character, Lyrical,Production, Hip Hop, Vocal and Musical Theater..
Each trick is counted separately (Example: round-off, back hand spring is considered two tricks). A pass is counted as separate tricks and is not considered one trick. If your whole group is doing an acrobatic trick in unison, it will be counted as one trick.
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DEDUCTIONS
5 Point deduction: for violation of rule regarding tricks
10 point deduction: if over time limit if routine is not entered into extended time.
10 point deduction: if tap sounds are on tape in tap category.
10 point deduction: if lead vocals are on tape in vocal and song & dance.
10 point deduction: for coaching from backstage or audience.
10 point deduction: for inappropriate lyrics. - No profanity or racial slurs.
20 point deduction: for costumes and gestures that are inappropriate for a general audience.
If you are unsure about your costumes and gestures, please call our office for a detailed guideline. If your choreography or lyrics are deemed too suggestive, your routine will be scored down by our judges and/or the director of competition. ALL deductions will be taken.
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DEADLINE DATE
Entries must be postmarked 30 days prior to the competition date. Performance time may be limited to time available. If sufficient number of entries has not been received by deadline date, the competition will be cancelled and your money refunded. When entries are received in our office, we will send you a list of your routines. One week prior to competition, you will receive a map, time schedule, and contestant numbers. PLEASE call with changes immediately after receiving your first confirmation.
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SPECIAL DISCOUNT
Discount must be taken from one studio entry check when sending in entries
5% REGIONAL DISCOUNT: If entries and payment are received 45 days prior to competition date.
10% NATIONAL DISCOUNT: If entries and payment are received 60 days prior to competition date
** Any change to entries after time schedule has been sent will be assessed a $5.00 per entry charge. ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AT THE REGISTRATION DESK.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
- Competition could be 1, 2, or 3 days. Contestant must compete on designated day.
- Video cameras are prohibited. In order to provide protection for the teacher and performers who have worked long and hard on their choreography, video and movie cameras will not be allowed in the auditorium. Teachers please explain this to your parents as this could result in the disqualification of your performance.
- Fire, swords, guns, and knives are prohibited.
- If the stage is littered during performance, please be prepared to clean it up!
- No eating, drinking or smoking in the competition area.
- Dancers or Studios causing unwarranted delay MAY receive a 10 point point deduction.
- You will receive confirmation of your entries being received in our office. Please make any changes at this time and fax or e-mail(info@applausetalent.com) to our office. One week prior to the competition you will receive final confirmation, a time schedule and directions to the competition.
- Contestants will be ready to perform 1 hour before their scheduled time. This also means Awards could go 1 hour earlier than scheduled time.
- No one will be allowed to perform out of order except for costume changes, which must be verified by the director or stage manager. You will be allowed 10 minutes for costume changes and you should then go to the backstage area. Performers must be ready to perform when their number is called.
- Applause Talent Presentations, Inc. and the host facility are not held responsible for personal injury or property loss to contestants or spectators.
- All teachers and contestants agree that the time, manner and method of judging will be solely within the discretion of the judging panel. Score sheets will be available after awards and will be given only to the teacher.
- Photos, Score sheets, CD's and Cassettes will not be put in the mail. You must pick them up at the competition.
- Your routine must be completed to be eligible for overall awards.
- To be eligible for overall awards you must perform on your assigned day.
- Photogenic- You must enter the competition in order to enter photogenic. Photos must be brought to and picked up at the competition. Photos will be mailed. All photos must be turned in at the start of the day. Photogenic please only turn in one photo it can be color or black&white.
- Contestants may enter as many categories as they wish but the same contestants cannot compete in the same category and age division.
- Contestants give their permission to Applause Talent Presentations, Inc. to use their photographs or appear on television in connection with any advertising.
- Entries being qualified by video must be sent in with an entry form with category marked.
- Regional qualifiers must enter in the same age group & category at nationals. If all members of your group cannot attend finals, you must enter the descending division. Regional qualifiers entering Nationals must have 75% of members. Any alternates must be the same age.
- No Refunds! Gift Certificates will be issued for future Applause entries in case of illness.
- Applause has the right to change a competition to a one day or to a two or three day competition. Contestant MUST compete on designated day!
- All Gift Certificates and monies will be made out to the Studio.
- National first place Overall winners can not compete the same number at a future Applause regional.
- All ties will be broken by technique score if technique score is tied it will go to choreography, routine score and stage performance.
- Prop, including mats, are welcomed at our competition. To avoid UN welcomed delays, we ask that you keep setup & removal time to a two minute minimum.
- One wireless mic (no stand) will be provided.
- All tapes or CDs must be turned in backstage and checked at the registration desk for that day. Failure to do so will result in a deduction.
- The same solo contestant cannot place more than once for top cash and Gift Certificate awards in regional or national competitions.
- Any questions regarding routines should be brought to the attention of the show director by teacher or studio director only.
- Movements, music and costuming must be appropriate for a family audience. If a routine or costuming is deemed too suggestive or not age appropriate, deductions could be taken.
- Any qualified routine attending Nationals can bring an additional routine to Nationals. Additional routine must stay in the same age division as the one that was qualified.
- National deadline date is 30 days prior to the first day of National.
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Applause Talent assumes no responsibility for forgotten tapes, photographs, awards, or other items.
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It is agreed upon entering any Applause Talent Regional or National event that participants, including students, parents, teachers, and other spectators, will not hold Applause Talent or its owner, directors, employees, or host facilities liable for injuries sustained, illnesses contracted by them, or loss of property while in attendance and/or participating in any activity of a Applause Talent event.
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Participation in any Applause Talent event indicates permission to use any photographs or video taken during the event in promotional venues including, but not limited to, newspapers, brochures, ads, television, videos, newsletters, and the Internet.
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Applause Talent reserves the right to deduct points from or disqualify any entry or participant that does not adhere to the rules and regulations.
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The director of Applause Talent reserves the rights to change, delete, or add to any rules, regulations, or policies at any time deemed necessary.
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REGIONAL FINALS Our score system is based on 100 points per judge. Routines will receive: All soloists will receive a trophy, one trophy awarded in Duet/Trio and Groups. Platinum, Hi Gold, Gold, Hi Silver, Silver & Bronze are eligible to enter the Nationals. It is possible that numerous Platinum, Hi Gold, Gold, Hi Silver, Silver and Bronzes could be presented. Our awards will be announced in ascending order. The same solo contestant cannot place more than once for overall awards. ________________________________________
SPECIAL AWARDS Choreography Award: special plaque presented to the teacher
Student Choreography: special plaque
Photogenic Award: To top entry in Solos & Groups.
Costume Award: To top entry in Solos and Group.
Applause Award: A special trophy will be awarded to the routine judged to be the most entertaining routine of the day.
We Applaud You Award: $150 Gift Certificate towards Nationals! ________________________________________
PLACEMENT
PLATINUM 300-287
HI GOLD 286-276
GOLD 275-265
HI SILVER 264-254
SILVER 253 and below
TOP AWARDS Cash awards will be presented to top overall scores in each entry division. 2nd thru 3rd place will be recognized with special plaques. You must have 3 or more in your division to be eligible for top cash awards. ________________________________________
| TOP CASH REGIONAL AWARDS | | PETITE | JUNIOR | TEEN | SENIOR | | SOLO RECREATIONAL | $25 | $50 | $50 | $50 | | GROUP | $25 | $50 | $50 | $50 | | SOLO | $50 | $75 | $75 | $75 | | DUET/TRIO | $50 | $75 | $75 | $75 | | SMALLGROUP | $50 | $100 | $100 | $100 | | LARGEGROUP | $50 | $150 | $150 | $150 | | LINE | $75 | $200 | $200 | $200 | | SOLO VOCAL | $25 | $50 | $50 | $50 | | GROUP VOCAL | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 |
Teacher/Professional:
Solo/Duet/Trio: $50, Groups: $100 Adult:
Solo/Duet/Trio: $50, Groups: $100
Parent Presentation (Groups Only): $100
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PLEASE CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS! Our office hours are 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (est), Monday through Friday. Your call is important to us, so please leave a message and your call will be returned. Phone: 513-844-6788
Fax: 513-844-6840
Email: info@applausetalent.com 2010 FDC RULES AND REGULATIONS |
Group Size and Time Limits | | Division | *Time | Size | | Solo | 2.45 | 1 | | Duet/Trio | 2.45 | 2-3 | | Small Group | 3:00 | 4-9 | | Large Group | 4:00 | 10-19 | | Line | 4:00 | 20+ |
* Extended times are permitted in all divisions. Time length is at discretion of each competition.
| Age Divisions | | Petite: | 8 and Under | | Junior: | 9-11 years | | Teen: | 12-14 years | | Senior: | 15-19 years | | Adult*: | 20+ (Adult Category-see explanation below) |
Age Cut Off: January 1st, 2010
Average Age: Round down or drop decimal
*Adult Category: Any performer 20 years or older dancing in any solo, duet/trio or group is NOT eligible for the High Point and is considered to be in the Adult division. Adult division will include Teacher, Pros & Parents.
Prop Rule: For safety measures, a dancer may not be physically placed on a prop/scenic piece more than 6 feet off the ground while on top of any prop/scenic piece. Littering Rule: No form of liquid, gel, aerosol or glitter may be used that would affect the dancing surface. FDC Code of Ethics:Inappropriate Elements Choreography, costuming, and/or the use of dance themes such as rape, suicide, murder, sex, domestic violence, anorexia, and dark undertones chosen and/or presented to competition audiences with a lack of “artistic discretion” is considered inappropriate. The FDC appreciates the art form, creativity and desire to heighten world awareness of these themes through dance but deem it inappropriate to present them to audiences that include children of every age. We recognize that this is extremely subjective and sensitive. Each competition will use its utmost professional judgment and will individually address these performances as they surface at each particular event in the manner they deem appropriate. We urge all studio owners, teachers, and especially parents to keep performances thematically and choreographically appropriate.
Judges FDC judges are a combination of championship caliber competition studio directors, teachers affiliated with major dance studios, professional dance centers, and currently performing dance professionals. First and foremost, these judges are all well trained in multiple genres of dance and are sensitive to the various skill levels represented by the dancers’ differing ages. This mixture of age, breadth of dance experience, and extensive background in performing arts contributes to the diverse range of feedback judges can offer all our competitors. Every effort is made to provide feedback in five main areas: Technique, Choreography, Age/Skill Level, Appropriateness & Performance Skills.
Photography & Videography: Due to the prevalence of people of questionable nature and in order to abide by copyright law we urge all studio owners, teachers, and especially parents, to help keep our performers photographically safe. Each competition organization will address audience photography and videography of onstage performances individually in an appropriate manner.
Safety:
The safety of competition dancers is paramount. A Backstage Manager, Marley Floor, and First Aid Kit is a required standard at FDC events.
Choreography that allows any dancer to be physically placed more than 6 feet off the ground of any scenic piece or prop could be considered hazardous. Liquids, gels, aerosols, glitter etc. can adversely affect the dancing surface and can lead to unsafe floor conditions. All safety issues will be addressed by each competition organization on a case-by-case basis. It is up to the discretion of individual competitions to handle each situation appropriately.
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