Novelty category may include the use of props, baton, comedy, or eccentric routines, combbination song and dance routines or any other type of talent of an odd or unusual nature not specifically listed on the homepage. Props are permissible in all categories, although excessive use (except novelty category) may be penalized. Lip-sync and functional movement are the most important aspect in this category. However, pantomime numbers that are predominately dance routines are subject to penalization. Talent contestants will be judged on technique, execution, music synchronization and stage presence. You may use for accompaniment ipods, or CDs. Competitive age divisions will be: 3-6 yrs, 7-9 yrs, 10-12 yrs, 13-15yrs, 16&Up. Duos and trios will compete together and will be refered to as Duo/Trio events. Groups will consist of FOUR to NINE participants. Lines consist of TEN or more participants. Groups and lines will not compete against each other. YOU MAY USE FOR ACCOMPANIMENT IPODS OR CDs. (NO CASSEETTE TAPES) (1 SONG PER CD.)
Production can be a combination song, dance, acro, baton, etc. ... choreographed into a lavish routine using a variety of songs and tempo changes, if desired. Production numbers MUST consist of AT LEAST TEN or more contestants TIME LIMIT: 10min. If using props or scenery, set up will be considered part of your allotted time. Production winner receives a large special trophy.
Solos, duos, trios, groups, and lines may enter as many events as they wish. However, you may only enter ONE ROUTINE FOR EACH EVENT
Ballrooms are open to the public - Free admission
The GROUP/LINE performing area will be approximately 24 ft. from front to back and 40 ft. in width. You will enter stage left and exit stage r ight. Other performing areas are 24 x 36 ft. (approx.). Contestants involved in Group or Line Competition only, are still required t o fill out Individual Registration Forms.
Program Books available for purchase at Promo Table located in back of Convention Center.
VOCATHLON EVENT (SOLOS ONLY) - Singers will enter four or more solo categories (listed on back page). Four highest scores will determine the winner. THERE WILL BE A FULL RANGE OF AGE DIVISIONS, PLUS A NEW SENIOR DIVISION FOR 20 AND OVER (SEPARATE FROM YOUNGER ENTRIES). 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies for each category and overall winner receives large trophy and $100.00 cash for highest scorer. Singers may enter one, two or three Voca thlon events but will not qualify for Vocathlon unless they have at least four. A minimum of 10 entries for cash to be awarded.
TAP AWARD - The MARY ALICE AND DAVID BLIGHT MEMORIAL AWARD for EXCELLENCE IN TAP will be presented to the competitions highest scoring SOLO tap dance. All tap dancers are eligible ( no charge).
MODELING EVENT - Time Limit – 1 Minute or Less – Music is provided - The Modeling Event is completely separated fromthe talent portion of the competition and includes the following three categories: PARTY DRESS or GOWN • SPORTSWEAR • BEACHWEAR. You must enter all three modeling categories. The contestant with THE HIGHEST TOTAL of points for all three categories will become the Miss Winner in her age division. Models will be judged on: Technique, Appearance, Apparel , Stage Presence, and will model on a T-shaped platform. You will enter stage left and exit stage right. Age divisions may be combined per entrants.
TALENT OLYMPICS DANCE TITLE - If you wish to have your TAP, JAZZ, LYRICAL, BALLET, POINTE OR MODERN and HIP-HOP routine judged for the HIGH SCORING TITLE, indicate in the appropriate space on the registration form. You may enter all seven categories if you wish. All entries will be judged for TITLE during the performance of their routine. Each TITLE Winner will receive a specially designed t-shirt and plaque.
Tiny Miss Dance 3-6
Tiny Mr. Dance 3-6
Little Miss Dance 7-9
Little Mr. Dance 7-9
Jr. Miss Dance 10-12
Jr. Mr. Dance 10-12
Miss Teen Dance 13-15
Mr. Teen Dance 13-15
Sr. Miss Dance 16-up
Sr. Mr. Dance 16-up
DECATHLON EVENT (SOLOS ONLY) - Multi-talented contestants competing in a minimum of four separate solo talent categories (Modeling and Vocathlon excluded), will be eligible for an additional award, the coveted talent Decathlon Trophy. (The contestant with the highest total of point s for the four categories will be the Decathlon Winner.) If you enter more than four solo categories, you will be judged on your four highest scores (no extra charge). If a former Deca thlon Champion is the highest scorer, he or she will be awarded a special Super Decathlon trophy and the runner up will be the Decathlon champion. In addition to trophies, the high est scorer will receive a cash prize of $150.00. The "Top 15" will receive a special Talent Olympics medal.
THE DOUBLE "D" EVENT (DUOS & TRIOS ONLY) - Duos & Trios competing in four separate events will be competing for the unique Double "D" Award. Each team must perform four different routines in four different categories. The team with the highest total of points will be Doub le "D" Champions and will receive beautiful individual Double "D" Trophies, and a cash prize of $100.00. If you enter more t han four events you will be judged on your four highest scores.
HIGH SCORE GROUP/LINE AWARD - A plaque will be awarded to the highest single scoring routine for groups or lines 12 & under and also for 13 and over. All gro ups & lines are eligible. There is no fee connected for this award.
LITTLE "O" – BIG "O" – SUPER "O" - Groups and lines fromages 10-12 and over, entering four separate events ( Production excluded) will be competing for the prestigious Big "O" (Groups) and Super "O" (Lines). In addition to a large special trophy, each participant in the winning group or line w ill also receive an individual trophy. A base of 4 dancers must participate in all numbers. It is permissible to add people to your original or smallest group or line, however, if adding people to groups DO NOT exceed the maximum of NINE. If you remove any of your original 4 members and substitute different people, the group or line will not be eligible. Each gro up or line must perform four entirely different routines in four different categories. If they enter more than four events, they will be judged on their four highest scores (no extra cha rge). Trophies and a cash prize of $300.00 will be presented at the end of the awards ceremony to the Super "O" winner. Trophies and a cash prize of $200.00 will be presented to the Big "O" winner. 3-6 and 7-9 year olds (group and line) will vie for the special Little "O" Trophy and a cash prize of $100.00.
THE OLYMPIC CHALLANGE - The top 5 Big "O" Groups and the top 5 Super "O" Lines will compete in a spin-off for the BIG SH‘O’W AWARD and the SUPER SH‘O’W AWARD. Large 3 ft. trophies will be presented to the winners. All groups and lines will still be eligible for the Big “O” and Super “O” Trophies and Cash Prizes on Awards Day.
SPECIAL PARENTS EVENT - If your studio has any talented parents and they would like to compete against parents from other studios, they may enter the "Parents Event." There will be no registration fee for parents who have a child entered. So select your category and start working.Our kids will really look forward to this event. Duos, Trios, Groups, and Lines will compete against each other – no Solos. Novelty or "Spoof" routines will be separated from the more serious routines, thereby making two divisions.First place winners will receive special individual trophies. Time limit: 10 min.
SOLOS/DUOS/TRIOS: 2:45 min. GROUPS/LINES: 3 min. LIMITS ENFORCED (Policy available upon request)
FAMILY EVENT - An event for immediate family members only (Duos–Trios–Groups). Child or children must perform with adult or adults. Groups w ill be separate from Duo/ Trios. There will be no registration form for family members. Come on Mom, Dad, Grandparents – get your act together and let's have fun. (Not to be confused with Parents Event.)
PHOTOGENIC EVENT - Enter as many photos as you wish not to exceed 8 x 10, black and white or color is acceptable. Pictures must be paid WITH REGISTRATION FORM NOW. DROP OFF PHOTOS TO ROOM 127 UPON ARRIVAL AT COMPETITION. DO NOT MAIL PHOTOS. Photogenic contestants will be judged on: Pose, Expression, and Beauty. Contestants are responsible for picking up their own photos following awards. Winners in each age division will receive 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies. We are now featuring a new photogenic age division for babies - Age 0 to 3, Also, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, and 16 & over.
ALL AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED SUNDAY MORNING
Solo and Duo/Trio Winners: Will each receive 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies. Group/Line Winners: Will receive one 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophy and a Talent Olympics
Mini-Trophy for all first place participants. Modeling Winners: Will receive 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies plus banners, crowns, and special trophies for the "MISS" Winners. Vocathlon, Decathlon, Super "D", Double "D", Big "O", Little "O", Super "O", Tap Award, Dance Title and Photogenic Winners: Al l receive large special trophies or plaques plus cashawards ( as described in previous paragraphs). Numerous Special Awards will bepresentedtovarious deservingcontestants ineachevent. We will not be responsible for trophies, photos or scoresheets not picked up the day of the awards.
IN PAST COMPETITIONS THE JUDGES HAVE FROWNED UPON SOME ACTS USING THE SAME EXACT ROUTINE IN MORE THAN ONE EVENT. THEREFORE, WE INSIST THAT YOU DO NOT USE THE SAME ROUTINE IN MORE THAN ONE CATEGORY. VIOLATORS MAY BE PENALIZED.
Note: All studios are given a code number on the judges score sheets so they cannot possibly know the studios involved in the competition. Therefore, please do not use your studio name in conjunction with the name of the act. For example: "The Jane Doe Dancers."
ENTRY FEES ARE LISTED ON BACK PAGE OF APPLICATION
Your Registration Fee of $25.00 must be mailed along with your total event entry fees. Send Money Order or Cashier's Check. No Personal Checks Accepted