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To download entry forms, please sign-in to your registration account.
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Age Divisions & Categories:
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There are five age divisions: Future Hall of Famers - 8 years old and under;
Junior - 9-11 years old; Teen - 12-14 years old; Senior – 15-19 years old;
Pro/Am – 20 and up.
The age category for all routines is determined by using the average age of the
performers as of January 1, 2013, the start of the 2013 season. This includes
solos. Do NOT round up. Performers maintain their regional age category at
Nationals. You must recalculate the average age of a routine for Nationals if
any of the dancers in a routine change.
Bump Rule
Duet/Trios or Groups including dancers of different age divisions will compete
no more than one age division younger than the oldest dancer, regardless of
average age. For example: if a group includes a dancer age 16 (senior) and the
average age is 11 (junior), the group will compete one level above junior – age 12 (teen). Non-Professional dancers over the age of 20 do not need to be considered when making age changes for the bump rule.
Any child 2 years younger than the average age must perform a meaningful and
significant amount of the choreography.
Pro/Am Category
Pro/Am will all be scored on the American League scoring scale, except routines in the "parent" category, which are scored on the Recreational scale. The Pro/Am category will be adjudicated only. If there are three or more Pro/Am entries, a high score will be presented. There will not be a cash award in the Pro/Am category.
PLEASE NOTE: Beginning in our 2014 competition season, if ANY dancer 20 years of age or older competes in a routine, regardless of the average age of the routine, the routine must be in the Pro/Am category.
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General Categories:
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Solo, Duet/Trio, Small Group (4-9 dancers), Large Group (10-19 dancers), Line
(20 or more dancers).
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Performance Leagues:
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Due to the incredible success of our performance levels at Nationals, we've
added levels at all of our Regional events. This will level the playing field
all year long. It will also help to make sure that dancers are in the
appropriate League at Nationals. Here are the Leagues:
Rookie League: (recreational)
Recreational dancers with little or no competition experience, dancing less
than 3 hours per week, may enter this League. With the exception of productions, any
dancer competing in this
division may not compete in the National or American leagues. There will be no
cash prizes in this division. There will be a presentation of top scores as
well as a gift certificate presented to the top scoring routine. These scores
will not count toward the Hall of Fame Studio Award.
National League: (Intermediate)
Dancers that study between 3-5 hours of class per week and have limited
competition experience should consider this League. These scores will count
toward the National League Studio Award and will receive cash awards, subject
to the cash award rules.
American League: (Elite)
Dancers who take more than 5 hours of class per week and have significant
competition experience should be considered for this league. These scores
will count toward the American League Studio Award and will receive cash
awards, subject to the cash award rules.
*Because NO competition can possibly know how many hours a child dances or for
how many years they have danced, teachers are left to their own sound judgment
when entering routines. Routines that are obviously under-placed may be
elevated by the judges or Hall of Fame management. All decisions are final. Routines that are
moved to American League by Hall Of Fame/Judges are exempt from the rule regarding the percentage
of American/National League dancers in a routine.
Routines with the same or similar performers that have competed in any prior award segments will not be affected by the move. Future routines with the same or similar performers will be handled on a case by case basis.
*In a mixed American and National League group routine, at least 50% of the dancers
must be from the league they are competing in. In a mixed American and National
League Duet/Trio, at least 2/3 of the dancers must be from the league they are
competing in. Violation of these rules will result in disqualification of the
subject routine from the top ten. A
studio may move a routine to the American League prior to the performance of
the routine to correct a placement error. Remember that Rookie League Dancers
cannot compete in any other league.
*Soloists may only perform in one league.
*Future Hall of Famers (8 & under), will now be in one league and the scores can count toward the Top Studio Award. Recreational dancers may also select the Rookie League, as always.
*If you do not select a League, you will automatically be placed in the
American League.
*Any routine scoring less than 278 points at a regional event may move down to
National League for Nationals only if the routine is moved on the original
nationals registration form. Please be extra careful with your league placement
if you are attending a national event.
*Here are some additional situations to consider:
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Just because your studio has more than one performance team, does not mean that
one of the teams has to be placed in the National League. It is possible that
both teams should be entered in the American League. Our levels should not be
used as a tool to simply keep your groups from competing against one another.
Each group placement should be based only upon the qualifications of that team.
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If a group is a combination of American and National League dancers, simply
because you meet the 50% requirement, does not mean that a dance should be
entered in the National League. For example, if a studio puts together its five
top American League dancers with 5 National League dancers, just because there
are 50% National League dancers, does not mean it is a National League
(intermediate) routine.
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The spirit and intent of our Performance Levels is to provide dancers with the
opportunity to compete against other dancers with similar experience and
training. It is NOT designed so that Elite dancers can win more categories.
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If you have any questions regarding placement or any other rule, please feel
free to email or call us, we are always happy to help.
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Time Guidelines:
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Solos: 3 minutes; Duet/Trio; 3 minutes; Small Group: 3 minutes; Large Group: 4
minutes; Line: 5 minutes. (Note: Routines entered in the performance category
“Production” have an 8 minute time guideline.)
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Performance Categories:
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Jazz- Contains traditional jazz movements and technique.
Tap- Scored on tap technique.
Lyrical- Dancers interpret the lyrics, mood and content of the music.
Contemporary - Routine incorporating lyrical or jazz movement fused with modern elements.
Hip Hop- Street or contemporary jazz-funk.
Musical Theatre- A routine interpreting a song from a Broadway or Movie
Musical.
Character- A routine portraying an easily recognizable character.
Ballet- Includes classical or contemporary ballet movements and technique.
Ballet slippers only.
Production- Must include at least 20 dancers and be 4-8 minutes long. May
contain any style or combination of styles.
Pointe- Must include classical or contemporary pointe technique and steps.
Pointe shoes only.
Acro-Dance- Combines gymnastic and dance choreography. Must contain at least
50% dance choreography.
Modern- Consists of modern technique, movement and choreography.
Pom Pon- Performed with pom pons for at least 75 percent of the routine.
Dance Team/ Kickline- Must consist of traditional dance team and kickline
choreography.
Clogging- Performed in clogging shoes using clogging technique.
Open- Any style of dance or combination of styles.
Parent – recreational parent category. All Parent routines will compete as recreational.
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Music:
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All music must be on CD. Studios must bring back up CD’s. Back up music can also be on iPods. Our DJ will not adjust the speed of the music or make cuts in the music. Music labels are not mailed. Please label all music clearly with the entry number, song title, and studio name. Hall of Fame is not responsible for music left at the show.
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Judging:
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Will take into consideration choreography, technique, showmanship, and
precision. Each judge will award up to 100 points. The total score of the three
judges will determine the ranking of the routine. In the case of a tie, the
judges will select the high score winner. Critiques and score sheets will
be provided. Critiques will be available online following the show through the registration page. Hall of Fame is not responsible for technical difficulties that may result in loss of video critique or uncollected score sheets.
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Competition Schedules:
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Your “to the minute” schedule for Regional Competitions will be posted on our
website. Please be ready to
perform at least 1 hour prior to your performance time. You must be prepared to
perform when scheduled. Legitimate costume change issues of less than three
routines will be accommodated. In the interest of running on time, Hall of Fame
reserves the right to modify the schedule. The wrongful holding of numbers may
result in disqualification.
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Entry Rules:
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Entries are submitted using our online registration system:
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Create a free account by selecting a username and password.
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Enter your contact information and student list only once.
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Fill in the simple online entry form to submit your entries.
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Pay securely by credit card or choose to mail in a studio check within 7 days.
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Log in to your account at any time to review your entries, add entries, or to make changes.
*Please register at least 30 days prior to the event- we will not over book. Once an event sells out we will close registration. Registrations that are “in progress” without complete payment information are not considered entered.
NOTE: You must submit payment in order to register. You are not entered until full payment is received.
If you prefer to register via hard copy you can download registration forms, cover sheets and rosters in the online registration system once creating a free account. Complete the forms and mail or fax them to us with a check or credit card number.
Entries postmarked less than 14 days prior to the show may not appear in the program.
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Entry Fees:
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ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE for any reason once the 30 day deadline has
passed. There is a $35.00 fee for returned checks. Entries submitted less than
14 days prior to the competition must be paid for with a cashiers check or
money order. No exceptions.
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Photogenic For Friendship Circle:
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Photogenic for Friendship Circle will raise money for Friendship Circle, a non-profit organization that provides
assistance and support to the families of children with special needs. Go to www.friendshipcircle.org for more information
about this amazing organization. There is no limit on the number of entries you may submit, and all photogenic entries must be turned in to the front table by 11:00AM on Saturday.
A photogenic winner will be awarded by the judges in each age category: Future Hall of Famer,
Junior, Teen, and Senior. The winner will be announced at the final award ceremony containing dancers of that age category.
Checks for $25 should be made-out directly to Friendship Circle—this is a charitable, tax-deductable, donation to Friendship
Circle.
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Additional Rules:
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Soloists may compete in up to three solos in a Regional Competition. The
routines must be in different performance categories. Only the highest scoring
solo will appear in the top scores.
A studio may not compete against itself in the same category with identical
performers.
This is a family event, sexually explicit dance or music will not be tolerated.
No exceptions.
Props should be setup and removed from stage within two minutes. Please do not
build props backstage this presents a danger to our performers. Dangerous
props are not allowed. Performers can not stand above 6'6” on the prop.
Props which exceed 10'6" in height cannot be guaranteed to fit on stage.
Hall of Fame will not supply power.
Except for technical difficulties on the part of Hall of Fame, re-performance of any routine will be awarded a Participation Award. If a dancer leaves the stage without completing a performance the routine will be awarded a Participation Award and will not be eligible for the top scores.
With the exception of the number of dancers in a routine, any challenges or
concerns regarding an entry may be made to the competition director by a studio
director/teacher only, before the awards ceremony for that routine. Any
discrepancy in the number of dancers performing and the category entered at the
time of their performance will result in the routine being adjudicated only.
Adjudicated only routines are not eligible for high scores or the cruise. All
judging decisions are final.
By performing at Hall of Fame Dance Challenge, you are consenting to the use of
photographs and/or video footage for promotional purposes, which includes streaming your routines live on ustream.
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Video Entries:
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You can qualify for Hall of Fame Nationals by submitting a video tape and entry
fee no later May 31, 2013. Video tapes will be adjudicated only. Video entry
fees are the same as regional entry fees.
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***Rules will be interpreted in the spirit of fairness to all participants.
Contestants are understood to recognize the risks of physical injury inherent
in dance and dance performances and be willing to assume those risks. It is
agreed that participants will not hold Hall of Fame Dance Challenge, Inc. or
its directors or employees liable for injuries sustained or illnesses
contracted by them while in attendance and/or performing in any activity at a
Hall of Fame Dance Challenge competition.
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Adjudication Of Awards:
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All solos, duet/trios, and groups will be judged on a point system. Based upon the total score of three judges, each
act will receive a high-silver, gold, high-gold, or platinum ranking.
Awards for each solo and duet/trio will receive a beautiful plaque and each participant will receive a custom enamel pin. All GROUP dancers will receive a custom enamel lapel pin for each of their dances.
As always, studios with group performances will receive a beautiful piano finish plaque, which will be presented on stage at the final award ceremony for the weekend.
SCORING SCALE:
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National League & Future Hall of Famers |
| Platinum |
285-300 |
280-300 |
| High Gold |
278-284.9 |
273-279.9 |
| Gold |
270-277.9 |
265-272.9 |
| High Silver |
255-269.9 |
250-264.9 |
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Top Scores:
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Hall of Fame will recognize up to 10 of the highest scores in each age division and category in all levels. Top scores will receive commemorative plaques.
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Best In Category:
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In both the National and American League, Hall of Fame will recognize the top soloist in each age division in all categories with a minimum of 5 entries. In both the National and American League, Hall of Fame will recognize the top overall group in each division in all categories with a minimum of 5 entries. Best in category will receive commemorative plaques.
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Hall of Fame High Score Cash Awards:
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High Score Cash Awards will be paid in all age divisions in the National and American leagues. $50 plus a $50 gift certificate for any upcoming Hall of Fame Dance Challenge event will be given to all Future Hall of Famer, Junior, Teen, and Senior soloists. $125 plus a $125 studio gift certificate for any upcoming Hall of Fame Dance Challenge event will be given to all Future Hall of Famer, Junior, Teen and Senior groups and lines. Please note that there must be a minimum of five routines in all categories to receive a cash prize. If there are less than 5 routines, a gift certificate will be issued. There are no cash awards in the Rookie (Recreational) League.
*Except for INDEPENDENT ENTRIES, all cash awards will be paid to the winning studio.
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All Star Team:
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In every regional city, the judges will select certain outstanding soloists from the American and National leagues in the Junior, Teen and Senior age divisions as Hall of Fame All-Stars. Studios with mixed American league and National league dancers will be chosen from the American league. All-Star team members will perform in the All-Star performance at Nationals. This routine will be choreographed by top industry professionals.
Note: Studios attending Nationals that do not have solo performers may nominate two performers each in the Junior, Teen and Senior age divisions to participate in the All-Star Team at Nationals.
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Hall of Fame Group Inductee Awards:
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Induction into our online Hall of Fame will be awarded to the highest overall
group scores in the American League Future Hall of Famer, Junior, Teen and Senior divisions. Each
winning studio will be presented with a special plaque and induction into our
on-line Hall of Fame, including a video of the performance uploaded to our website. The highest scoring
duet/trio in the American League junior, teen and senior age division will also
receive a plaque and be inducted into our online Hall of Fame.
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Hall of Fame Solo Inductee Award:
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A $100.00 gift certificate will be awarded to the American League solo
performers in the Junior, Teen and Senior divisions with the highest total
score of two solo routines. This outstanding performer will also receive a
special plaque and induction into our on-line Hall of Fame. Induction will
include a video of the performance uploaded to our website. Note: Should any individual perform more
than two solos, the highest two scores will be counted. The solos must be in
different subjects (i.e. tap and lyrical). There is no additional fee to be
considered for this award. Inductees are automatically considered All-Stars.
Soloists must score at least a High Gold for induction.
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Achievement and Choreography Awards:
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Our judges will select certain outstanding performances for achievement awards.
Plaques will be awarded to the winning routines. Achievement awards include,
but are not limited to: Showmanship, Fabulous Feet, Broadway Diva,
Intensity and Costume. Special Choreography and Technique awards will be presented to selected directors at all group award ceremonies.
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MVP Awards:
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Our judges will select certain outstanding routines as MVPs
(most valuable performance) and these videos will be posted on
the website. The MVPs will be awarded for entertainment value and
technique and do not require a certain score from the judges.
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Nationals World Series of Dance:
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At Nationals, cash prizes will be awarded in the first round of competition to
the highest score in all General Categories in both the National and American
Leagues.
The top five small groups and the top five large groups/lines in the Junior, Teen and Senior age divisions, in both the
American and National leagues, will re-compete in the World Series of Dance on
the last day of Nationals. Additional cash prizes and victory cups will be awarded to the top three placements in each league if there are five or more routines. It is possible that more than five routines may be included if there are ties. Cash prizes and victory cups will be awarded to the top two placements if there are four routines and to the top place only if there are three or less routines.
A studio can have more than one group in a particular age division, group category
(small groups or large groups/lines), and league,
if the additional group is comprised of completely different dancers.
Otherwise, only the highest scoring group from a studio may participate in each
World Series category.
The top five Future Hall of Famer small groups and large groups/lines will re-compete in the Minor League
World Series.
Each age category and league will only be divided into small groups and large group/lines for the World
Series if there are ten small groups and ten large groups/lines in that specific age category and league.
If there are less than ten small groups OR ten large group/lines, the small groups, large groups, and lines
will be combined for the World Series as in past years. Only one group from each studio will be eligible for
that section of the World Series, unless the additional group is comprised of completely different dancers.
For example, if there are ten Senior National League small groups, three Senior National League large groups,
and 1 Senior National League Line, the Senior National League World Series category would consist of the top five
highest scoring Senior National League groups from the small groups, large groups, AND lines, as in past years.
Each studio would only have one group in the Senior National League World Series, unless the additional group is
made-up of entirely different dancers.
Solo and Duet/Trio Showdown:
The top five solos and top three duet/trios in all age divisions in both
leagues will compete in the Hall of Fame Solo and Duet/Trio Showdown. An
additional cash prize will be paid to the winning solo and duet/trio in both
the American and National Leagues. A soloist may not perform in both leagues.
Duet/Trios must consist of at least one differing dancer in order for two
duet/trios from the same studio to be eligible for the showdown.
We will try to schedule the Solo and Duet/Trio Showdown following the solo and
duet/trio categories. However, depending on the number of entries, it may be
held on the following day. It is possible that more than five soloists or more
than three duet/trios will be included if there are ties.
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