L.A. DANCEFORCE

	Independent Performers can enter up to 3 solos. Solos not required to enter in another division. 6 year-old performers included in the Junior age group.

		100 Entries.	Backstage cross-ove aisle.
		Video your performance.	Marley stage floor.
		40' X 30' raised stage.	Floor microphones.
		Backstage area.	Professional sound.
		Wings both sides of stage.	Theatrical lighting.

Independent dancers, schools and performance groups can come to as many events as they would like, but just one event can take them to the top and the national awards. Every performance at LADF is filmed and each qualifying performance is entered in our national awards selection. It makes our awards totally national in scope and represents dancers and schools from every stop on our tour. Our regional and national awards are geared toward education and performance more than any other event. Our range of monetary awards, medals, trophies, scholarships from LADF and EDGE, Dance with the Force, $1000 Local Studio Scholarships, EDGE 360 and $1500 College scholarships are just the beginning. Winners of our national awards receive unprecedented exposure on our website for one entire year with their personal award page that includes a photo, information, bio and website link.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.	Admission is FREE.
2.	Audience members not registered as an Observer must sign in to watch the competition.
3.	General seating (500-700 seats)
4.	Theatre opens approximately 10 minutes before competition begins.
5.	The performances begin with the Junior age group followed by the Teen and Senior performances. The awards are presented after each age group or combination thereof.
6.	Please do not move around the theatre during a performance. Enter and exit the theatre between numbers.
7.	The theatre aisles must be kept clear during the competition.
8.	A reserved section of the theatre is available for Number Coordinators and Teachers who have numbers entered in the competition.
9.	Video photography is restricted and prohibited due to copyrighted material. All video cameras must be registered prior to the competition and videographers must film from our video platform. See the Videotape Registration Form for more information. Unregistered videotaping is prohibited and cause for the confiscation or destruction of any unauthorized footage, as well as removal from the theatre and event. See Workshop, Internet Posting.
10.	Photography, without a flash, is allowed. Photographers can not stand in front of the audience and obstruct the view of the other audience members.
VIDEOTAPE YOUR PERFORMANCE The studio director or independent performer can register one person to videotape their performance from our video platform. REGISTER IN ADVANCE by completing a Video Registration Form available at ladf.com. Registration is not accepted during the competition. $40 fee per competition. See form for details.
AGE GROUPS
	NEW Junior: 6-10.99
	Teen: 11-13.99
	Senior: 14 and above
	Showcase (non-competing): all dancers, Teachers and Professionals To determine the Age Group of an entry, average the age of the performers. If the individual age of 50% of the performers is of another age group, the number must compete in the higher age group, regardless of the average age of the performers.
Divisions
	Solo
	Duo/Trio
	Group: 4 to 12 dancers
	Company: 13 dancers and above
CATEGORIES
A:	Jazz/Hip Hop
B.	Ballet/Lyrical
C.	Contemporary/Modern
D.	Tap
E.	Open (clogging, character, novelty and numbers with mixed dance styles.)
Number Length
	Solo 2:45
	Duo/Trio: 2:45
	Group: 3:00
	Company: 4:00 3 points per judge deducted for numbers that exceed these limits.
Entry Fees
	Solo:$80
	Duo:$46
	Trio:$46
	Group:$27
	Company:$26 Entry fees are per number and performer.
Performances that Qualify for National awards The regional Top Performers, Best Overall Performers and Regional Champions from each age group qualify for the national competition.
Entry Requirements
1.	Download a Competition Entry Form and complete registration information at ladf.com.
2.	Entries are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Use a separate form for each entry. Entry information and payment must be complete to be accepted. Competition registration is closed 4 weeks before the event (see the cut-off dates listed with the tour schedule) or when 100 entries have been received regardless of the date.
3.	The deadline for ANY change in competition and showcase entries is 3 weeks before the event.
4.	NEW Performers must be at least 6 years of age and registered as a Two-day Student. Birth certificates must be submitted with entry forms for participants under 10 years of age. Teachers must have a copy of each performer’s birth certificate on hand in case of any disputes.
5.	All registered dancers may compete as long as they are not a teacher or professional. Assistant Teachers may compete, regardless of compensation, as long as they are enrolled as a student at that school.
6.	All dancers, teachers and professionals can perform in the Showcase. A professional is considered anyone that receives 50% of their income from dance services.
7.	Each studio and performance group can enter a total of fifteen (15) numbers, which includes a maximum of three (3) solo performances and showcase numbers.
8.	NEW Solo performers are not required to perform in another division.
9.	NEW Independent Performers can enter up to three (3) solo performances. They can not perform with any other group or studio.
10.	Teachers who own more than one studio may enter fifteen (15) numbers for each studio as long as both studios are registered separately for the workshop and competition.
11.	Dancers who are regular students at separate studios may compete for both studios if a teacher from each studio is individually registered. Each studio must be at a separate location and operate as a separate business. Performance groups are not considered to be a separate studio.
12.	The judges may change the Division and Category of a number if warranted.
13.	Competition entry fees are non-refundable. Returned check service fee $25
Performance Requirements
1.	Performers have 20 seconds to enter and 20 seconds to exit the stage. Three (3) points per judge will be deducted for numbers that exceed these limits.
2.	Each entry can have a maximum of three (3) gymnastic passes in all categories. A pass consists of one or more continuous gymnastic movements per person. Three (3) points per judge will be deducted for numbers that exceed these limits.
3.	Costumes, choreography and music must be appropriate for all age groups. Choreography may not contain any sexual content or excessive violence. Inappropriate numbers will be penalized, disqualified or stopped at the sole discretion of LADF
4.	All props, costumes and small set pieces must be handled entirely by the performers on stage. A performance crew can only set items in the wings before the performance and they may not enter the stage or work during the performance. No large set pieces. LADF does not provide storage. LADF reserves the right to refuse the use of props and set pieces. Three (3) points per judge will be deducted for infractions.
5.	Live vocal performances, the use of a microphone and pre-recorded tap sounds of the performers are prohibited.
6.	The judges may stop a number in progress and request it to be repeated. If the competition equipment fails, the studio may choose to continue or redo the number. If the performers' equipment fails, excluding music, the performance must continue or be withdrawn.
7.	Performances must appear according to the scheduled sequence unless an LADF Competition Director or Stage Manager grants permission. Numbers failing to appear as scheduled may be penalized or disqualified.
8.	Performers are not allowed to watch the competition in costume. They may not mark or rehearse in the theatre at any time. Performers who disrupt the competition may be penalized or disqualified.
9.	We encourage good sportsmanship. Numbers may receive a ten (10) point deduction or be disqualified for misconduct.
Music Requirements
1.	Turn in your competition CD or audio cassette on the first day of the event between the hours of 10 AM and 1 PM.
2.	The music for each performance must be submitted on a separate CD or audio cassette. Be prepared to furnish 2 CDs or cassettes for each number with only one piece of music on each CD or cassette. Recording must be of high quality, in stereo and recorded at a standard volume level.
3.	CD/R compact disks are accepted. Compact disks that are CD/RW are not accepted.
4.	Label each CD or cassette with (1) Title of Number, (2) Age Group, (3) Studio Name, (4) contact at competition.
5.	For audio cassettes, cue music with no more than a 3 second lead. Three (3) points per judge will be deducted for tapes that are improperly cued.
Judging, Scoring and Ranking System
1.	Each number receives a score and rank. Numbers are judged by technique, performance and choreography, and receives one score (1-100 points) per judge. The combined scores of the judges is the total score. The total score is ranked Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze or Merit. To receive a Platinum ranking you must receive 97-100% of the total score, Gold 90-96%, Silver 80-89%, Bronze 72-79% and Merit 1-71%. Awards are presented according to their performance rank (for example, 1st place and a Silver rank).
2.	The judges break all ties and determine the Judges Awards.
3.	Protests must be in writing and made by the Teacher or Studio Representative prior to the awards ceremony.
Score Sheets and Critiques
1.	Score sheets and critiques are confidential. They are available for pick-up by the registered teacher on the second day of the event.

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