V.I.P. SUMMER PASS
ALL OFFERS EXPIRE ON SEPTEMBER 15TH. NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $550 IS REQUIRED FOR DISCOUNT TO BE VALID.
PURCHASE ORDERS ARE NOT A VALID FORM OF PAYMENT.
*If your school budget does not open early enough for you to meet the expiration date,
please contact Victoria at
vsdanceline@gmail.com
for more options.
Make a 2019 Competition Tour Reservation Here
WELCOME TO THE 2019 COMPETITION TOUR
We are so excited to have you join us in 2019 for our Competition Tour! It is our desire to make sure you have every detail you need to make your experience with us excellent. Please take time to download the Regional & State Welcome Book for all general details. For site specific information, you can find the Contest Profile Sheets below.
$100 CASH PRIZE
Congratulations to our 2018 Photogenic Winner, Brook Altman from Rider High School!
PLAN TO PARTICIPATE NEXT YEAR!
One winner for each Competition Tour site will be selected to move into the Final Photogenic Competition at a chance to win the $100 Cash Prize! Each Semi-Finalist will be announced at the Award Ceremony at each tour site.
Questions? Contact Victoria at
vsdanceline@gmail.com
2018 DIRECTOR RECOGNITION APPLICATION
Honor Your Director By Nominating Her To Be Recongized At Contest!
It's simple! Whether you are a parent, student or fellow staff member, you can nominate your director to be recognized by writing a brief essay describing why she/he should win! All submissions must be received the Wednesday prior to the contest date.
CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL COMPETITION
SAT., FEB. 10TH
Location: Liberty Hill High School
City: Liberty Hill, TX
Region: North Austin Area
*Please note that this competition may start the Friday prior to the contest date due to a High Participation Level.
CONTEST PROFILE SHEET
*NEW*
DFW REGIONAL COMPETITION
SAT., FEB. 10TH
Location: The Colony High School
City: The Colony, TX
Region: DFW Area
CONTEST PROFILE SHEET
NORTH TEXAS REGIONAL COMPETITION
SAT., FEB. 17TH
Location: Celina High School
City: Celina, TX
Region: North DFW Area
*Please note that this competition may start the Friday prior to the contest date due to a High Participation Level.
CONTEST PROFILE SHEET
HILL COUNTRY REGIONAL COMPETITION
SAT., FEB. 17TH
Location: Fredericksburg High School
City: Fredericksburg, TX
Region: Hill Country, West San Antonio
CONTEST PROFILE SHEET
CLASSIC STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
FEB. 23RD & 24TH
Location: Weatherford High School
City: Weatherford, TX
Region: West DFW Area
*Please note that this competition will start the Friday prior to the contest date due to a High Participation Level.
CONTEST PROFILE SHEET
LONE STAR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
FEB. 23RD & 24TH
Location: Montgomery High School
City: Montgomery, TX
Region: North Houston Area
*Please note that this competition may start the Friday prior to the contest date due to a High Participation Level.
CONTEST PROFILE SHEET
CONTEST PROFILE SHEET
COASTAL REGIONAL COMPETITION
SAT., MARCH 3RD
Location: Calallen High School
City: Corpus Christi, TX
Region: Gulf Coast
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
MARCH 24TH
Location: SeaWorld
City: San Antonio, TX
*Please note that Solo Preliminary Competition is set for Friday, March 23rd.
INFO BROCHURE
coming soon
2018 COMPETITION TOUR
AWARD LIST
There are a unique set of awards for each kind of competition that you attend. Award eligibility is based on registration. All judges decisions are final. To view the list of awards, please use the links to download a printable version.
NATIONAL AWARDS
REGIONAL AWARDS
STATE AWARDS
Danceline Nationals, Regional & State Competitions
We believe in offering a professional contest experience in a friendly atmosphere with cost-effective prices.
Directors and parents repeatedly praise our contests for our well-organize schedule, helpful staff and our unique awar system. Our judging panel will offer honest critiques with the intention of helping dancers grow. We instruct our judges to watch for age appropriate choreography with a positive message. Our contest scoring is designed to reward the dancers’ and director’s hard work. We want our competitors to go home proud, excited and encouraged. We believe the contest day should be a day of personal achievement and FUN memories!
SAMPLE SCORE SHEETS
SOLO SCORE
SHEET SAMPLE
Anyone is welcome to download the Solo Scoresheet Sample as a means of understanding how the judges will score the routine. Slight changes may be made but the overall points per cateogory will remain the same.
Solo Score Sheet Sample
ENSEMBLE/TEAM
SCORE SHEET SAMPLE
Anyone is welcome to download the Ensemble/Team Scoresheet Sample as a means of understanding how the judges will score the routine. Slight changes may be made but the overall points per cateogry will remain the same.
Ensemble/Team Score Sheet Sample
Before You Register
Know Your Goals & Our Award System to Maximize Your Experience!
How You Register Effects Your Award Eligibility
The Danceline Award system can be broken down into 2 different goals: individual achievement and team/officer achievements.
Individual Achievements
Performers registered for solos, duets, trios and any type of ensemble will be rewarded based on their individual performances and up for the Best in Division for a 1st-3rd place. Each performance receiving an average of 90 or above will receive a Division I Award Medal for each performer in that routine. If there is not another competitor in their division but average a 95 or higher, the performance will receive the 1st Place for Best in Division. All institution types compete against each other for these entries.
Team & Officer Achievements
Team and Officer Contest Entries become eligibile for awards based on their average scores AND for their own skill, size and institution type. In order to be eligible for awards like the Grand Champion, Sweepstakes, Platinum Sweepstakes and Ring of Champions, team or officer group must be registered for 3 or more different categories.
GENERAL INFORMATION
FRIDAY COMPETITIONS
If the competition exceeds time allotment for Saturday, we may begin some solos, ensembles and/or officer competition on the Friday evening preceding the competition date. Please indicate on your registration if performers will be available for Friday evening competitions. Friday start times are generally 7pm.
FEES & DEADLINES
To view fees specific to Regional Competitions and/ord State Championships, please visit those individual pages.
All contest fees are non-refundable. Entry fees should be received no later than 3 weeks prior to competition date. Entry fees received after competition deadline will be charged a $100 late fee. If payment has not been received on contest day performers may not be eligible for awards. Substitutions for performers can be made at no additional charge. Please notify our office if substitutions are necessary.
WELCOME PACKET
Upon receipt of you registration and entry fees, a welcome packet will be sent via mail and e-mail to addresses provided.
CONTEST PROFILE
Each contest location now has a Profile Sheet avaialble for download. This will provide information specific to that contest location like entrance/exit, location address and much more.
OFFICIAL VIDEOGRAPHER OF THE DANCELINE USA
COMPETITION TOUR
?How Do I figure the Size of My Team
70%
of the Team
The size of your team should be determined based on the
average number of performers for all TEAM routines entered. Danceline requires that you perform at least 70% of your team for all team routines at any Danceline competition.
It is the sole responsibility of the director to register their team for the correct Team size and alert the Danceline office of any changes that occur BEFORE the day of competition.
COMPETITION SCHEDULES
A tentative schedule of competition will be posted to our homepage on the Tuesday of the competition week. Directors are responsible for checking this schedule for all updates and changes that will occur throughout the week. Danceline strives to provide the best competition schedule for all participants and therefore will not allow changes to the schedule after 5pm on the Thursday prior to the contest date. The only changes allowed after the deadline will be cancellations. All schedule inquiries can be made to our office at dancelineusa@aol.com.
TIME LIMITS
All group routines should be at least 1 ½ minutes and no longer than 3 minutes in length for actual performance time. (excluding entrance and exit) Production routines must be at least 3 minutes and no more than 6 minutes performance time. Solos must be at least 1 ½ and no more than 2 ½ minutes in length. There will be a deduction in points should routines go over performance time limit. Additionally, please note in registration if your team will require exta
setup/breakdown time for props so we can plan accordingly in our scheduling. Groups should plan to enter and exit floor as quickly as possible.
SPORTSMANSHIP
Consideration of all participants is expected at all times. Failure to do so will result in immediate disqualification-no exceptions. We expect professionalism from our performers as well as spectators.
EVENT CANCELLATION
In the event of a natural disaster, terrorist attack, health epidemic, or involuntary cancellation of contest date or location no refunds will be made. Danceline will make every effort to reschedule or relocate the event.
PROP & SHOE REGULATIONS
Fire, swords, knives and other dangerous props are prohibited. Simulted weapons with dull, safe edges are accepted with prior approval. No liquid, gel, glitter or other similar substance that would affect dancing surface is allowed. All props and shoes must be detailed with rubber or safe material that will not damage performance area floor. The school, studio, or performer will be held responsible for any damages that may occur. Tap shoes are not allowed directly on gym floor. If you perform a tap routine, please bring appropriate tab boards or other protective surface.
PERFORMANCE AREA
Performances will be on a regulation size basketball court (96' x 50'.) for most performance. Please note that solos and ensembles may be on a stage at some locations. Stage performances will be noted on the competition schedule.
FOOD
Host schools at each contest will provide various menus to offer the public for all meals of the day. Please note this is a fundraiser for this team and they appreciate your support. No outside food or drinks will be allowed. Please do not bring in ice chests. We appreciate your consideration.
COACHING GUIDELINES
Please note that this is a professional competition and performers are expected to be prepared and well rehearsed. There should not be coaching from the directors, choreographers or audience members during the performance time. Adjudicators may deduct points for coaching during a performance.
MUSIC
All music can be on a high quality CD or mp3 player. All music should be brought to the sound table upon registration/check-in to contest site. Please label each CD with School/Studio Name, Team/Solo Name & Category. It is not the responsibility of Danceline or our sound tech to edit music on site or during a performance. All music should be edited before the day of the contest. Additionally, it is the responsibility of the director to pick up all music either throughout the day or at the end of the competition.
ADJUDICATION
Professional judges will evaluate each performance in the areas of technique, showmanship, choreography, execution, appearance and overall effect. Points may be deducted in the areas of appearance, choreography and/or overall impression categories should costuming, movements, or music be deemed inappropriate for all audience levels. Should a dancer verbally expel inappropriate language while performing, a lower rating will automatically be assigned. This will be determined at the discretion of the judging panel. All judges decisions are final. Video Adjudication is offered at select competition tour locations.