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REGIONAL CONTESTS

*CURRENT DISCOUNT*

ONLINE REGIONAL CONTEST REGISTRATION FORM

2012 REGIONAL COMPETITION ENTRY FEES

HS Solo

$55

Mascot - JH Solo

$45

Duet

$85

Small Ensemble

$100

Large Ensemble

$115

Cheer/Dance Ensemble

$115

Student Choreographed Ensemble

$115

Officer

$125

Team

$150

CLASSIFICATIONS

Please register under classifications according to your team skill level, size and institution to help us better adjudicate for your dancers' best performance. Specific awards for various classifications will be based on number of entries per class, institution, age and team size. There must be at least three in various classifications to deem specific class awards. Classifications will be divided or combined according to number of participants in each classification, division and category.

Class I: Typically the majority of dancers have 1-2 years of training and dance at a beginner to intermediate skill level.

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Class II: Typically the majority of dancers have 3-5 years of training and dance at an intermediate to advanced skill level.

Class III: Typically the majority of dancers have 6 or more years of training and dance at an advanced skill level.

TEAM DIVISIONS

Division changes will be accommodated if written notice is submitted to Danceline office at least one week prior to competition.

Small Team = 2-15 dancers

Medium Team = 16-29 dancers

Large Team = 30-49 dancers

Mega Team = 50+

INSTITUTIONS

Studio: Teams that are associated with a privately run dance or performance studio.

School: Teams that are associated with public or private schools.

Community: Teams that are associated with a community run organization.

DOWNLOADABLE FORMS

College: Teams that are associated with a college or university.

Official Registration Form

Professional: Teams that are associated with a professional organization.

Team Roster Form

Accident Waiver

AGE DIVISIONS

Change Request Form

Age division is based on the average grade of team competing.

Mascots:

Pre- K & K

Young Juniors:

1st - 3rd Grade

Juniors:

4th - 6th Grade

Junior High:

7th - 9th Grade

Junior Varsity:

9th - 10th Grade

Varsity/High School:

10th - 12th Grade

Collegiate:

Ages 18-24 associated with a college

CATEGORIES

Division changes will be accommodated if written notice is submitted to Danceline office at least one week prior to competition.

Solo: Open to all participants. Competitors in the solo division should enter appropriate age division.

Duet: Open to all participants. Duets are comprised of only two dancers who must demonstrate an equal amount of performance time.

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Small Ensemble: Made up of 3-5 performers of a dance/drill team. Small Ensembles are eligible for division one ribbons or medals, and all special awards.

Large Ensemble: Made up of 6-11 performers of a dance/drill team. Large Ensembles are eligible for division one ribbons or medals, and all special awards.

*NEW* Cheer/Dance Ensemble: Designed for Cheer/Dance groups utilizing a dance/hip hop/pom style. Each squad will perform a choreographed routine not to exceed 3 minutes. Organized, formal entrances which involve organized cheers or run-ons with jumps, tumbling, or stunts are not permitted. Squad should enter the performance area in an organized timely fashion. The following props are allowed: flags. banners, megaphones, poms, and signs. Routines must be appropriate for all audiences. Any inappropriate, vulgar or suggestive movements, words, or music will result in a score deduction. No tear-away uniforms or removal of clothing is allowed. No tumbling, basket tosses or stunts over 1 level allowed.

CONTEST RESULTS

Results for each contest will be posted here after contest season.

Central Texas Regional Contest

North Texas Regional Contest

Hill Country Regional Contest

South Texas Regional Contest

*NEW* Student Choreographed Ensemble: We are pleased to recognize your talented young choreographers! Any small or large ensemble that has been choreographed exclusively by a student may enter this category for a special award. A first, second and third place plaque or trophy will be awarded for scores 90 and above. Please note if an ensemble is entered under Student Choreography they are not elegible for general ensemble awards.

Officer: Officers may enter all categories. There is no limit of entries per officer group. Officer groups are eligible for all group awards.

Team: Teams may enter all categories for competition. There is no limit of entries per group. Teams are eligible for all group awards. Teams will be divided into Small Team (2-15 dancers), Medium Team (16-29 dancers), Large Team (30-49 dancers) and Super Team (50+dancers) for classification purposes.

ROUTINE DIVISIONS

JAZZ			LYRICAL
Clean jazz style movements Emphasis on traditional or contemporary jazz movements			Emphasizes ballet and classical dance technique through balance, extension and control Focus on both technical and emotional interpretations
HIGH KICK			PROP
Routine made up of formation changes and at least 75% high kicks Emphasis on kick technique, timing, and uniformity			Any props may be used except poms Should utilize prop through at least 85% of routine
NOVELTY			MILITARY
Character dance incorporating identifiable theme Props are permitted, but should not be the routine's focal point			Routine based on precision and sharp motions Emphasis on spatial designs and precision
POM			MODERN/CONTEMPORARY
Routine utilizes poms for at least 85% of dance			Contemporary or abstract style Involves freedom of movement with body to create interesting effects
HIP HOP			PRODUCTION
Contemporary movement to street style music Emphasis should be on body control and rhythm rather than traditional jazz movements			Routine exhibiting special effects such as backdrops, large props, and/or a variety of dance styles utilizing innovative staging and placement Actual performance time limit should be at least 3 minutes and no more than 6 minutes
OPEN			NEW CHEER/DANCE SQUAD
Any dance entry not adhering to other categories Examples include but are not limited to the following: Ballet, Tap, Modern, CO-ED, and Folkloric			Designed for cheer/dance groups utilizing a dance/hip hop/pom style. The following props are allowed: flags. banners, megaphones, poms, and signs. No tumbling, basket tosses or stunts over 1 level allowed.

AWARDS

For a complete list of possible awards, download our Awards List here.

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