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09/10 TOUR
New
Friday & Saturday Competition in Seattle, Anaheim and Denver.
Extended entries for
two-day competition - 20 entries, 6 solos.
Schools, Groups and Independent entries accepted.
One event
can take you to the top and national awards.
Every
performance is filmed for the National Awards selection.
Ages 6
years and up.
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100 Entries all other
cities |
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Backstage cross-over
aisle. |
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Video your performance. |
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Marley stage floor. |
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40' X 30' raised
stage. |
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Floor microphones. |
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Backstage
area. |
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Professional sound. |
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Wings both sides of
stage. |
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Theatrical lighting. |
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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, 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. |
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AGE GROUPS |
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Junior:
6-10.99 |
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Teen: 11-13.99 |
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Senior: 14 and above |
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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. |
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Divisions |
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Solo |
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Duo/Trio |
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Group: 4 to 12 dancers |
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Company: 13 dancers and above |
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CATEGORIES |
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A: |
Jazz/Hip Hop |
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B. |
Ballet/Lyrical |
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C. |
Contemporary/Modern |
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D. |
Tap |
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E. |
Open (clogging, character, novelty and
numbers with mixed dance styles.) |
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Number Length |
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Solo 2:45 |
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Duo/Trio: 2:45 |
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Group: 3:00 |
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Company: 4:00
3 points per judge deducted for
numbers that exceed these limits. |
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Entry Fees |
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Solo:$80 |
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Duo:$47 |
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Trio:$47 |
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Group:$30 |
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Company:$30
Entry fees are per number and
performer. |
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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. |
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
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1. |
Admission is FREE. |
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Audience members not registered as an
Observer must sign in to watch the competition. |
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General seating (500-700 seats)
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4. |
Theatre opens approximately 10 minutes
before competition begins. |
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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. |
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6. |
Please do not move around the theatre
during a performance. Enter and exit the theatre between numbers. |
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The theatre aisles must be kept clear
during the competition. |
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A reserved section of the theatre is
available for Number Coordinators and Teachers who have numbers
entered in the competition. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Entry Requirements |
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1. |
Download a
Competition Entry Form and complete registration information at
ladf.com. |
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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 a maximum number of entries have been received regardless of the
date. |
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3. |
NEW
In select cities we will schedule solos, duos and trios to perform
on Friday after 4pm if there are too many entries to compete all the
numbers on Saturday. Competitors registering solos, duos or trios
should be available to compete those numbers on Friday evening. You
will be notified 2 weeks prior to the event if your numbers will be
scheduled on Friday night. |
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4. |
The deadline
for ANY change in competition and showcase entries is 3 weeks before
the event. |
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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. |
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6. |
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. |
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All dancers,
teachers and professionals can perform in the Showcase. A
professional is considered anyone that receives 50% of their income
from dance services. |
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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. |
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Solo performers are not required to perform in another division.
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10. |
Independent Performers can enter up to three (3) solo performances.
They can not perform with any other group or studio. |
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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. |
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NEW
The entry limits for 2-day competitions (Seattle, Anaheim, Denver)
are a maximum of twenty (20) numbers, which includes six (6) solo performances.
Independent performers can enter six (6) solo performances. |
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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. |
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14. |
The judges may
change the Division and Category of a number if warranted. |
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Competition
entry fees are non-refundable. Returned check service fee $25 |
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Performance Requirements |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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Live
vocal performances, the use of a microphone and pre-recorded tap
sounds of the performers are prohibited. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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We
encourage good sportsmanship. Numbers may receive a ten (10) point
deduction or be disqualified for misconduct. |
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Music Requirements |
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Turn in your competition CD on the first day of the event between the hours of 10 AM
and 1 PM. |
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The music
for each performance must be submitted on a separate CD. Be prepared to furnish 2 CDs for each number
with only one piece of music on each CD. |
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CD/R
compact disks are accepted. Compact disks that are CD/RW are not
accepted. |
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4. |
Label
each CD with (1) Title of Number, (2) Age Group, (3)
Studio Name, (4) contact at competition. |
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Judging, Scoring and Ranking
System |
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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). |
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2. |
The
judges break all ties and determine the Judges Awards. |
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Performer(s) must
receive at least a gold ranking and compete against one other
number in their division to receive the Round Two cash award. |
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Protests must be in writing and made by the Teacher or Studio
Representative prior to the awards ceremony. |
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Score Sheets and Critiques |
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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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