RESERVATIONS: Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, and MUST be accompanied with a non-refundable deposit of $10 per routine to guarantee a spot.

 

Reserving spots for a particular event without a deposit does NOT guarantee a reservation. Studios who have a reservation without a deposit will be contacted as a show fills to give the opportunity to make a deposit immediately to hold the spots. Studios who have spots held with Reservations MUST submit all entries NO LATER THAN 45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT. Any studio who does not submit entries 45 days prior will forfeit their spots and deposit.

 

FEES: If for any reason there is a balance on a studio’s account after the completion of the competition, the studio will NOT be permitted to compete at any other SDA event until that balance is paid in full.

 

MUSIC UPLOADS: ALL Music MUST be uploaded though our registration system, and must be done at least 21 days prior to the competition. NO MUSIC WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE COMPETITION.
All Entries MUST be PAID IN FULL and ALL MUSIC MUST BE UPLOADED before entries will be confirmed.

 

MEDIA FEE: A DanceOne Season Media Pass is a required one-time fee per dancer, per season. This pass provides unlimited photos and videos at ALL DanceOne competitions, conventions and special events. Independent entries will have a different pricing than studios.

 

SOLO TIME LIMIT: The time limit for ALL solo levels and divisions is now 2:45 minutes.

 

LINE COMPETITION LEVEL DETERMINATION: No more than 1/3 of the performers in a line may be of a higher performance level than the level that the routine is entered. Example: If a Level 2 Line has 30 dancers – 10 may be Level 3 and the remainder must be Level 2 or 1.

 

PRODUCTION DIVISION: There will no longer be a production division.

 

FASHION MODELING CATEGORY: There will no longer be a Fashion Modeling category.

 

GRAND LINES
There is now a minimum of 25 performers for Grand Lines.
Grand Lines will now compete in ALL LEVELS.
The time limit for Grand Lines is now 8:00 minutes.

 

EXTENDED TIME: All divisions may purchase extended time at the rate of $5 per performer per 30 second increments. Extended time fees will automatically be applied when music is uploaded to the registration system. Fees MUST be paid at the time of upload. Note: Any routine that has not purchased extended time and goes over the time limit may result in automatic point deduction of one point or a fraction thereof for every 5 seconds of overtime if extended time has not been registered for that routine.

 

COMPETITION LEVELS:
Level 1 Performers are now limited to TOTAL of (6) routines. There is no limit on the number of grand lines a performer may compete, and grand lines do not count in the total of 6 routines.
If a studio determines during the season that a performer needs to ‘Level Up’ to the next competition level, they may do so, but once they are changed that performer will NOT be permitted to ‘Level Down’
Performers are NOT permitted to ‘Level Down’ at any time during the season.
IMPORTANT: Levels are set for the ENTIRE Star Dance Alliance and must remain the same for the season… they may not be changed from competition to competition.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION: Noise makers of ANY kind are prohibited. This includes air horns, blow horns, bells, whistles, clappers, kazoos, rattles, etc.

 

REGISTRATION: Individual performers are required to sign a waiver for the 2025 season. This is a one-time requirement and must be completed in order to compete.

RESERVATIONS will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, and MUST be accompanied with a non-refundable deposit of $10 per routine to guarantee your spot.

 

• Reserving spots at a particular event without a deposit does NOT guarantee a reservation. Studios who have a reservation without a deposit will be contacted as a show fills to give the opportunity to make a deposit immediately to hold their spots.

 

• Studios who have spots held with a reservations and deposit MUST submit all entries NO LATER THAN 45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT. Any studio who does not submit entries 45 days prior will forfeit their spots and deposit.

 

• All Entries MUST be PAID IN FULL and ALL MUSIC MUST BE UPLOADED before they will be confirmed.

 

• Entries will be processed on a first-come, first served basis and will be limited to the amount of performance time available at each event.

 

• Entries must be entered through the Registration System. NO PHONE, FAXED, MAILED or EMAILED entries will be accepted.

 

• All entries must include the correct names and ages of all contestants. It is IMPERATIVE that each studio roster be entered/ updated with the CORRECT PERFORMANCE LEVEL. This WILL NOT be permitted to be changed after the schedule is complete.

 

• The name of a routine may NOT be the same name as the studio.

 

• No dancer may compete as an independent entry if their studio is registered for that event.

 

• If a dancer would like to compete at an event with two separate studios, that dancer MUST have written permission from BOTH studios prior to the event.

 

• Invoiced fees are based on your ‘Paid in Full’ date. The Star Dance Alliance operates on a tiered pricing scale:
• Tier 1 – < 75+ days prior to the event
• Tier 2 – < 45-74 days prior to the event
• Tier 3 – < 44 days prior to the event

 

• Payments must be made by Credit Card or E-Check. Please note… when paying by E-Check, all payments must be received no later than 45 days prior to the first day of the event. NO CERTIFIED CHECKS, PERSONAL CHECKS, or MONEY ORDERS will be accepted. NOTE: There will be a phone payment processing fee of 5% for multiple payment transactions made through the office. To avoid this fee, please utilize our partial payment option online.

 

• NO CASH REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED FOR ANY REASON

 

• Once payment is made, studios will receive a summary via email of all registered routines. It is the responsibility of the studio to review this information, including birth date and age division, and reply IMMEDIATELY with any corrections. Registrations must be CHECKED & FINALIZED no less than 45 days prior to the event. Any changes made less than 45 days prior to the event will incur the following change fees:
• < 45 days prior to the event – $10 per change
• < 30 days prior to the event – $25 per change
• < 10 days prior to the event – $50 per change

 

• All ‘Change Fees’ must be paid by credit card at the time the change is made.

 

• Media Fee: TBD

 

• EXTENDED TIMES: Routines may purchase extended time at the rate of $5 per performer per 30 second increments. Extended time fees will automatically be applied when the music is uploaded.

 

• If for any reason there is a balance on your account after the completion of the competition, the studio will NOT be permitted to compete at any other SDA event until that balance is paid in full.

 

• When making changes to a specific routine, it is imperative that you do so by logging in to your studio portal (through www.dancebug.com) to make the change. Do NOT enter through any competition registration site, as this will not transfer any changes that have previously been made.

 

• No entries will be accepted at the competition location for any studio not already registered.

 

• With the exception of Title, Headshot/Photogenic and Costume entries, registered studios may add an entry ONLY if it is approved by the show’s director. Added routines may not be eligible for High Score Awards.

 

• VIDEO ENTRIES may qualify for our National Championships by submitting a video and a regional entry fee no later than June 1, 2025. Video entries will be adjudicated only.

 

• Each competition reserves the right to limit solos to two 1-2 per dancer, depending on venue capability and space.

 

• Each competition reserves the right to add additional competition days/times, if deemed necessary, and also reserves the right to move the competition location if it becomes necessary due to circumstances beyond its control.

 

• By completing your registration for a Star Dance Alliance event, all registered contestants do hereby grant permission to the Star Dance Alliance to publish their photographs and/or videos for promotional reasons. This includes social media, local television, national television, promotional videos, the web or in any other publication to promote its competitions. Furthermore, you hereby release all directors, officers or representatives of this competition from any and all claims for damages or injuries sustained while participating in any activity related to this competition. In addition, the Star Dance Alliance reserves the right to communicate one on one, or through our mailing list, with each studio using the email provided in the registration system.

A time schedule will be sent to email address provided by the studio in the registration system no later than seven (7) days prior to the competition date to all entrants. In order to receive a detailed schedule, music must be uploaded and your account must be paid in full.

 

There is NO general schedule format. Every regional schedule is based solely on the breakdown of entries by solos, duet/trios, groups, lines and grand lines in each age division for that particular city. This breakdown is not available until all of the entries have been processed. At that time, a schedule will be set to best accommodate the entrants at that competition. No time requests will be accepted.

 

ALL ENTRIES MUST COMPETE ON THE DAY AND TIME ASSIGNED. It is understood that there are sometimes unforeseen events that can arise. Any entry, which is not able to compete on their assigned day and time, may request an alteration to the routine’s performance time. If this is approved, this routine may be permitted to compete for ADJUDICATION ONLY and may not be eligible for high score awards. Any change in competition days and/or times is at the sole discretion of the Director and will be determined by the time allowance at each Regional Competition.

 

The number in which each routine is assigned is for reference and identification purposes. Routines are expected to perform in numerical order unless granted special permission by the Competition Director. If the backstage manager sees potential delays due to costume changes, you may be asked to compete out of sequence in order. Please be prepared to compete when your number is called, even though it may be a few numbers earlier than you anticipated.
• Unauthorized delay of a performance may result in point deduction and/or disqualification.
• Any routine not performed within 10 entries of their scheduled order may not be eligible for overall high score awards unless pre-approved by the Competition Director.

 

Performers MUST be checked in with the Backstage Manager 1 HOUR prior to their scheduled performance time. Failure to do so may result in your routine being disqualified.

 

**NOTE** If you determine that you do not have enough time between performances to change costumes, it is imperative that you advise the backstage manager. If the backstage manager has not been notified of any problem, and you are not ready to compete when called, your routine may be disqualified.

Solo – 1 Performer
Time Limit – 2:45 minutes
• Solos MUST compete in the competition level in which the dancer is registered on the studio’s roster.
• Level 1 soloists are limited to entering a maximum of two (2) solo performance categories.
• Level 2 & 3 soloists are limited to entering a maximum of three (3) solo performance categories.
• Soloists may compete in the Vocal category in addition to the dance categories.
• A contestant may not compete against themselves in any category.
• A contestant may not place more than once for high score in the Solo division.
• Each competition reserves the right to limit performers to 1-2 solos based on time, space and the number of entries.

 

Duet/Trio – 2-3 Performers
Time Limit – 2:45 minutes
• No Duet/Trio may compete against themselves in the same performance category with the same performers. There must be a 50% difference in performers to place in overalls in the same age division.

 

Small Group – 4-9 Performers
Time Limit – 3:00 minutes

 

Large Group – 10-19 Performers
Time Limit – 4:00 minutes

 

Line – 20+ Performers (no limit to the maximum number of performers)
Time Limit – 4:30 minutes

 

Grand Line – 25+ Performers (no limit to the maximum number of performers)
Time Limit – 8:00 minutes
• Grand Lines compete in ALL Levels and have NO specific performance category (jazz, tap, lyrical, etc.)
• Average age will determine the age at which this routine competes, however, Grand Lines with performers age 20 & over must compete in the 12 & Over age division regardless of the average age.

 

IMPORTANT: Any person who is actively participating in a routine for ANY amount of time is counted as a performer and must be registered as such. This includes any person who can be seen by the judges for any amount of time, and any person who may be in a costume that covers their face.

 

PERFORMER COUNT: The number of performers on the stage during a routine MUST match the number of names listed in the registration/tabulation system. In the event that there are more performers on stage during a routine than are registered, that routine may be disqualified and will not receive a refund. In addition, the studio will be charged the Tier 3 entry fee plus a $50 change fee.

 

SUBSTITUTIONS: In the event that a dancer is unable to compete, and another dancer takes their ‘spot’ for that routine, the routine must be recalcuated based on the age and competition level of the substitute dancer. This must be reported to the competition staff BEFORE the scheduled performance.

 

MINIMUMS: If any act drops below the minimum number of performers required in the group they registered for, the act will be adjudicated, however, the act will not be eligible for High Score Awards. EXAMPLE: A group of 10 performers registered as a Large Group… if 1 performer is unable to perform, this will then drop the number in the group to 9. The routine can still be judged as a Large Group, but they will not be eligible for the High Score Awards. If the routine changes to a Small Group, and that Small Group division has not yet competed, then they will be eligible for High Scores.

 

EXTENDED TIMES: All divisions may purchase extended time at the rate of $5 per performer per 30 second increments. Extended time fees will automatically be applied when music is uploaded to the registration system. Fees MUST be paid at the time of upload. Note: Any routine that has not purchased extended time and goes over the time limit may result in automatic point deduction of one point or a fraction thereof for every 5 seconds of overtime if extended time has not been registered for that routine.

AGES ARE DETERMINED BASED ON THE DANCERS AGE ON DECEMBER 31ST, 2024.

 

ADJUDICATION DIVISIONS: 4 & Under; 5-6 Yrs; 7-8 yrs; 9-11yrs; 12-14 yrs; 15-16 yrs; 17-19 yrs; 20-29 yrs; 30-39 yrs; 40-49 yrs; 50 yrs and over. NOTE: JAZZ, TAP, LYRICAL, CONTEMPORARY AND OPEN CATEGORY CONTESTANTS WILL ENTER THE FOLLOWING SINGLE AGE DIVISIONS: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19.

 

HIGH SCORE AGE DIVISIONS: High Score Awards will be presented in the Petite (8 & Under), Junior (9-11), Teen (12-14) and Senior (15-19) age divisions.

 

DETERMINING AGE DIVISION: Duets/Trios, Groups, Lines and Grand Lines will compete at the age division determined by averaging the age of all members of the group. Do not use decimals or round up. Example: If the average comes to 11.8, they will compete in the 11-year old age division. GRAND LINES – The oldest performer in the 11 & Under division may not be more than 19 years of age.

 

20 & OVER AGE DIVISION: Any routine with a performer 20 years or older will compete in the 20 & over Age Division (with the exception of the 12 & Over Grand Line Division). All 20 & Over performers must compete in Level 3 and are not eligible for High Score Awards. If enough routines are entered in the Adult Category, a special High Score Award may be awarded at that regional. Adult dancers may include teachers, professionals, parents, etc.

 

PROOF OF AGE: All performers are required to have proof of ages on hand at every SDA competition. Failure to provide a birth certificate or drivers license if an age division is challenged will result in disqualification of that routine.

 

*AGE BUMP RULE – The oldest performer in a duet/trio, small group, large group or line may only compete (1) age division lower than their age. Example: A routine with a 15 year old performer may only compete in the Teen (age 12-14) or Senior (age 15-19) divisions regardless of the average age. A 15 year old performer may never compete in the Petite (8 & Under) or Junior (9-11) age division.

 

*AGEING UP – It is permitted to ‘age up’ a routine to a higher age division. Example: If a routine averages to the Teen (12-14) division, they may ‘age up’ to the Senior (15-19) division.

Studios are required to assign a competition level for EACH performer when they are entering their roster in the registration system. Please be certain to enter your performers in the CORRECT COMPETITION LEVEL. NOTE: PERFORMERS MAY ONLY BE REGISTERED AT ONE LEVEL…Any performer found to be registered in more than one level may be disqualified (This includes if a performer’s name has been entered into the system with a ‘slight difference’ in spelling, but is actually the same
performer).

 

IMPORTANT: Levels are set for the ENTIRE Star Dance Alliance and must remain the same for the season… they may not be changed from competition to competition.

 

ASSIGNING LEVELS
The following guidelines are suggestions to be used in determining the appropriate level placement of each performer. Because no competition can possibly know how many hours a child dances or for how many years they have danced, it is left to the teachers own sound judgement when entering level placement for their students. In an effort to protect the integrity of each level, some limitations have been put into place.

 

• LEVEL 1: This competition level division is for pre-competitive dancers who have little or no experience competing. and have a basic understanding of dance terminology. *Level 1 Dancers are limited to (2) Solos, and a TOTAL of (6) routines in the solo, duet/trio, small group and large group divisions combined. There is no limit on the number of lines or grand lines. A Level 1 dancer may NOT compete in more than 3 routines in Level 2 (with the exception of lines and grand lines). Entries will be adjudicated, and will receive High Score Awards within this level.

 

• LEVEL 2: This competition level is for the ‘on the rise’ dancers, and is recommended for dancers who have had approximately 2-5 years of competition experience. Entries will be adjudicated, and will receive High Score Awards within this level.

 

• LEVEL 3: This competition level is for top-level competitive dancers who perform at an advanced technical level. All entries will be adjudicated, and will receive High Score Awards. ***This is the ONLY level that is eligible to receive Prize Monies. In addition, only Level 3 dancers are eligible to receive the Highest Level Adjudication. **Level 3 dancers are limited to compete in a total of two Level 2 Large Groups or Lines.

 

• EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY LEVEL – The Star Dance Alliance has created a level at all of our competitions designed for performers who have different abilities and may face developmental or physical challenges. We want these inspirational performers have a place to flourish and shine like the stars that they are. This level is intended to give dancers that may have certain obstacles the ability to be judged fairly within their own level. Focus is placed on spotlighting these dancers in their unique abilities in an uplifting, respectful and loving way. Scoring will focus on showmanship, memorization and musicality. Performers registered in this level may compete in any other level. Non-disabled performers may not compete in this level.. Entries will be adjudicated and will receive High Score Awards within this level.

 

**IMPORTANT** – It is at the judges discretion to move any routine that they feel is placed in a level below their ability to the level in which they feel is necessary. All judges decisions are FINAL. If the judges determine that a routine should be moved to a different level, and that level has already competed, the routine will then be eligible for adjudication only.

 

IF ANY ROUTINE IS LEVELED UP TO A HIGHER COMPETITION LEVEL BY THE JUDGING PANEL AT ANY SDA COMPETITION, IT MUST COMPETE AT THE HIGHER LEVEL AT ANY SDA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE WORLD DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP.

 

LEVEL PLACEMENTS –
Solos – MUST compete at the level in which they are registered on the studio roster.

 

Duets/Trios and Small Groups – The highest level of dancer in a routine will determine the level of the routine. Example: One Level 3 Dancer and 8 Level 2 Dancers will determine the routine to be placed in Level 3. One Level 2 dancer and 8 Level 1 dancers will determine the routine to be placed in Level 2.

 

Large Groups – Large Groups will follow a 10% rule. No more than 10% of the dancers in a large group may be of a higher performance level than the level that the routine is entered. Example: If a Level 2 Large Group has 10 dancers – 1 may be Level 3 and the remainder must be Level 2 or 1.

 

Lines & Grand Lines – No more than 1/3 of the performers in a line or grand line may be of a higher performance level than the level that the routine is entered. Example: If a Level 2 Line has 30 dancers – 10 may be Level 3 and the remainder must be Level 2 or 1.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES ON COMPETITION LEVELS –
• No performer that is registered in ‘Level 3’ will be permitted to perform in ANY ‘Level 1’ routines.

 

• No level changes may be made at the door.

 

• NO LEVELING UP of any routine in Duet/Trios or Small Groups These routines must compete at the level that the performers are placed in (determined by the rules above).

 

• NO LEVELING UP of any Large Groups, with the following exception: If a studio has more than two Level 2 large groups that have more than 10% of the same Level 3 dancers, the system have to level up the third routine to Level 3 to be in compliance with the SDA rules. (*A Level 3 dancer is limited to a maximum of 2 Level 2 routines)

 

• If a studio determines during the season that a performer needs to ‘Level Up’ to the next level, they may do so, but once this is done, that performer will NOT be permitted to ‘Level Down’.

 

• Performers are NOT permitted to ‘Level Down’ at any time during the season.

A protest may only be initiated by a Studio Director/Teacher, and must be signed and submitted in writing to the director of the show within 30 minutes of the incident involved. Protests may not be submitted after an awards ceremony.

• Contestants are required to provide their own music that must be recorded at the proper speed

 

• ALL Music MUST be uploaded though the registration system, and must be done at least 21 days prior to the competition. NO MUSIC WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE COMPETITION.

 

• As a BACKUP ONLY, we will accept the following:
• CD’S – There must be only ONE routine per CD. A back up of all music must be accessible in the event that it is needed. CD’s must be labeled with the routine name, number and studio name.
• IPODS/TABLETS – These will ONLY be accepted if it is clearly labeled with the studio name, address and phone #. Each routine must be it’s own separate playlist. The playlist must be labeled with the entry number (four digits) and routine title in the following format: “0384- Party in the USA”. It is also important to make sure that the repeat function is not enabled. The device MUST be fully charged, and it is the responsibility of the studio to provide a charger. This example is clearly labeled as entry number 384, Party in the USA.
• FLASH DRIVES – These must be labeled with the studio name. Each routine must be labeled with the entry number and routine title in the following format: “384 – Party in the USA”.

 

• MUSIC CONTENT – Any music which contains profanity or racial slurs may result in a SCORE DEDUCTION. Note: If you are questioning if your music is acceptable, please send us your music in advance and we will check it.

 

• All Star Dance Alliance events reserve the right to stop any music that contains vulgar or derrogatory language or content. If this occurs, the routine may be adjudicated only based on the portion of the performance that they judges viewed, and may not be eligible for overall high score awards.

Each regional event will host a Title competiton within the solo competition. Any performer in Level 2 or Level 3 who wishes to have their routine judged for Title should check the appropriate box while registering their solo online, or may register at the door prior to their performance. There is no limit to the number of solos that may be entered for Title. All entries registered for Title will be judged during the performance of their solo routine.

 

The Title Competition is judged on the overall presentation of the performance and all criteria is weighed equally (talent, choreography, technique, overall presentation, etc.) with one score, which is a maximum of 10 points.

 

Title Age Divisions are as follows:

*Ages 5 & Under

*Ages 6-8

*Ages 9-11

*Ages 12-14

*Ages 15-19

PERFORMANCE CATEGORY GUIDELINES
• All dance divisions are permitted to have up to 25% acro/gymnastics tricks.

 

• The Cheer & Character divisions may contain up to 50% acro/gymnastics. Lifts do not count.

 

• Singing is permitted ONLY in the Song and Dance, Vocal, Musical Theater and Grand Line Divisions.

 

• Each competition will have two handheld/wireless microphones. Additional equipment may not be connected into the sound system, therefore, no personal microphones, headsets, etc. will be permitted.

 

• Judges reserve the right to move any routine to a different category/genre if they feel it is not properly placed.

 

Acro/Gymnastics – A routine that contains primarily gymnastic tricks, including, but not limited to walkover, front/back limbers, handstands, headstands, cartwheels, etc. There should be a blend of gymnastics and dance together.

 

Ballet – A routine consisting of classical steps & ballet technique. Ballet shoes must be worn.

 

Ballroom – A routine utilizing Standard or Latin Ballroom technique and must be performed with ballroom heels or ballroom shoes only.

 

Baton – Routine using baton(s) and baton technique .

 

Character – A routine that portrays a character that is easily recognizable.

 

Cheerleading – A routine that has a combination of strong, sharp movements, vocal cheering and dance. May contain up to 50% acro/gymnastics.

 

Clogging – A routine which uses clogging technique.

 

Contemporary – A routine that combines both lyrical and modern movements.

 

Drill Team – A group performing military type moves with precision marching and may incorporate any type of dance.

 

Folkloric – Routine incorporating ethnic styles of dance such as polkas, Hawaiian, Spanish, Bellydancing, etc.

 

Hip Hop – A dance that consists of the latest street dance style, as seen in current dance videos.

 

Jazz – A routine that utilizes jazz technique such as splits, isolation, leaps, etc.

 

Lip Sync – A routine that utilizes pantomime techniques and mimics voices on pre-recorded music.

 

Lyrical – A routine that is performed to the lyrics or mood of the music.

 

Modern – A routine containing a contemporary style of dance.

 

Musical Theater – A routine performed to the music of a Broadway musical or a movie musical.

 

Open – A routine that is a combination of any of the other categories; a routine that does not exactly fit any of the definitions of any other category. *Pointe routines MUST be Level 3 Dancers (No Vocals permitted)

 

Headshot/Photogenic Contest – Contestants should submit a 5×7 or larger photograph on the FIRST DAY OF COMPETITION to the registration desk. The photo must be of only one person. Contestants must be a registered competitor in that competition and may register more than one photo, but may only place in the Top 3 with one submission.

 

Pointe – (Level 3 Dancers Only) A routine that consists of ballet/pointe technique. Pointe shoes must be worn. Please Note: If a performer is competing 2 separate variations, they should be entered in the following categories in this order: 1-Pointe / 2-Open

 

Pom Pon – A routine combining dance with the use of pom pons for at least 80% of the routine.

 

Song and Dance – A routine that combines dancing and singing. Both genres are expected to be present in this routine. Lead vocals may not be lip synched and may have back up vocal accompaniment only. We will provide two handheld, wireless microphones. No personal/studio microphones, headsets, etc. will be permitted.

 

Tap – A routine utilizing tap technique and must be performed with tap shoes only.

 

Vocal – A performance of any type of vocal presentation. Accompaniment must be pre-recorded. (No lead vocals may be recorded; backup voices only will be permitted). We will provide two handheld, wireless microphones. No personal/ studio microphones, headsets, etc. will be permitted to be hooked into the sound system.

 

*All level performers compete Level 3
**Individual competitions may open the Vocal category up to 3 divisions based on the number of entries at an event.

• All routines will be allotted 2 minutes to build and remove props.

 

• An accurate build time must be disclosed at the time of registration.

 

• Props that take longer will need to register for extended time.
• $25 – up to 1 minute

• $100 – up to 10 minutes

• $50 – up to 5 minutes

• $75 – up to 7 minutes

 

• Props should be loaded in and out of the venue on the same day they are used. Storing props in the wings is not permitted.

 

• All props must be fire-proofed. and must be labeled with the studio name for identification purposes backstage.

 

• Liquids, paints, powders, chalk & glitter are PROHIBITED from coming in contact with the marley floor. If any of these are utilized and happen transfer from the body to the surface of the marley floor, it must be cleaned up immediately and completely by the studio. This may result in disqualification or removal from overall high scores.

 

• No dangerous props may be used on stage (such as fire, swords or knives). Live animals are also prohibited on stage.

 

• Any item left on the stage (props, flower petals, paper, leaves, etc.) must be cleaned up by the studio in an efficient and timely manner. Failure to do so may result in removal from overall high scores.

 

• Please check the box during registration if you plan to use a prop and give us a description of it. You should also alert the backstage manager of any props that will be used before your performance time.

 

• Special stage or house lighting will NOT be provided or changed by the SDA for any performance.

• Teachers are asked to communicate with the Backstage Manager at the beginning of the competition to instruct who will be responsible for checking their routines in to perform (ex: Teacher, performers, etc.)

 

• Teachers should check-in performers in a timely manner and are permitted to remain backstage for an appropriate amount of time to prepare their students and watch their performance.

 

• Backstage areas need to remain clear of performers, parents and teachers who are not waiting to perform.

• PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO RECORDING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Failure to abide by this rule can result in DISQUALIFICATION of the studio. The SDA staff reserves the right to request that videos or photos be deleted from any device if it is found that they have been recorded in the competition auditorium. Teachers… it is your responsibility to inform your contestants and parents of this rule.

 

• There is to be NO ALCOHOL, TOBACCO or DRUG USE at any event that is hosted at a school property. TOBACCO or DRUG USE is not permitted in any of our venues.

 

• Sportsmanlike behavior is expected from all contestants, teachers and families at all times. Failure to display proper decorum could result in immediate disqualification. This includes attempting to recruit students from other studios to attend yours at one of our events.

 

• Noise makers of ANY kind are prohibited. This includes air horns, blow horns, bells, whistles, clappers, kazoos, rattles, etc.

 

• A panel of well-qualified judges will judge contestants, and all decisions of the judges will be accepted as final.

 

• The Star Dance Alliance and the hosting venue are not responsible for personal injury or property loss.

 

• Please note that every venue is unique and has its own set of rules concerning outside food & beverage, use of helium balloons, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS, LEVELS & AGE DIVISIONS
• Routines qualify for National Championships based on the routine & studio roster, not necessarily the division. Performers may be added or removed from a group that qualified at a Regional Competition, but age and level must be recalculated.

 

• At a National Championship, protests may ONLY be made to challenge performer substitutions that may alter the age or level. If the group roster is the same, it will compete at the level in which it qualified at Regionals.

 

• If a routine roster was ‘bumped’ to a higher level by the judging panel at any SDA Regional Competition, it must compete at that higher level at Nationals. In the event that substitutions are made to that roster, and it changes the age or level, it will be evaluated by SDA Staff. Level bumping will NOT be done at Nationals.

 

NATIONAL TITLE COMPETITION
• Performers may enter the Title division in the same manner as regionals. Performers are not required to have competed for Title at a Regional Competition in order to be eligible to enter the Title competition at Championships.

 

• Performers may NOT compete for Title at any SDA National Championship, unless they are registered with a small group, large group, line or grand line at that championship.

 

• Performers who hold the reigning title of ‘MISS or MR. WORLD DANCE” are not permitted to compete for title at any SDA National Championship during the subsequent competition season.

 

CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
• In the event that a performer or performers are unable to participate at the Championship Finale Show (Battle, Big Show, etc.), the routine will still compete in the division in which it qualified. (Example: a large group with 10 performers has one performer who cannot participate… it will still compete as a large group with 9 performers). Substitutions may be made according to the rules stated in the ‘General Divisions’ portion of the rules and regulations.

 

• No teacher, professional or special guest may be added to a routine to perform at the Championship Finale Show if they did not compete during the Championship week.

Routines that receive a Golden Ticket Invitation or a routine that placed 1st Overall High Score at (2) SDA Regional Competitions are invited to compete at the World Dance Championship. If space allows, routines may also qualify at a SDA National Championship. These routines must register immediately.

 

• Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first served basis as spots are limited in each division. Once a division is full, no more entries will be accepted for that division.

 

• Star Dollars may not be redeemed for WDC registration.

 

• Any routine that receives a Golden Ticket that competed and qualified in (2) different levels must compete at the highest level (Ex. if a routine qualified in Level 2 and Level 3, it must compete Level 3)

 

• A qualifying routine may NOT be replaced by another routine (that did not qualify) from the same studio.

 

• Studios who receive Golden Tickets in the same division for more than the allotted number permitted must choose which routines to compete.

 

• Only the highest scoring routine from a studio in each division is eligible for the ‘Top 10’ & ‘Final Five’.

 

• Protests may be made ONLY to challenge performer substitutions that may have altered the age or level of a routine. If the group roster remains the same, it will compete at the level in which it qualified.

 

• Level bumping will NOT be done at the WDC.

All Performers are expected to conduct themselves in a professional, responsible and respectful manner at all times, and are expected to abide by all venue or campus rules, established fire & safety rules and common safety practices.

 

• Dressing rooms should be kept neat and orderly. All trash should be put in the trash receptacle.

 

• No one is permitted to touch or move anyone else’s property without their permission.

 

• Performers may not engage in any threatening behavior, including any derogatory comments to others.

 

• Performers may not engage in any aggressive, hostile, intimidating, or disrespectful acts, such as shouting, excessive arguing, verbally or physically assaulting or harassing others

 

• Performers may not engage in trespassing, vandalism, or property damage;

The Star Dance Alliance is committed to creating a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Anyone not performing is considered an Audience Member. It is expected that all Audience Members conduct themselves in a professional, responsible and respectful manner at all times, and are expected to abide by all venue or campus rules, established fire & safety rules and common safety practices.

 

• Video recording and photography of any kind is strictly prohibited. This includes the use of electronics such as cell phones, laptops and tablets.

 

• No smoking or vaping of any substance is permitted.

 

• No consumption of alcohol is permitted unless the venue specifically sells it. Those who consume alcohol at those venues are expected to drink responsibly.

 

• Impaired guests will be required to leave the premise.

 

• All guests must comply with the rules set forth by each individual venue. Please be aware that bag searches may be conducted by select venues.

 

• Audience Members should be respectful of the performers on stage, and those who are there to watch them. Guests are expected to sit in their seats during a performance, and may exit only after the performance is over. In addition, guests are expected to wait until a performance is completed before walking in to find a seat.

 

• Behavior that is harmful to others or disruptive to our communal sense of belonging for all will not be tolerated.
This includes, but is not limited to the following:
• Verbal or physical harassment, including abusive language and gestures, sexual language, or threats directed at others.
• The carrying of firearms or other dangerous weapons.
• Behavior that is in violation of government laws and regulations, including health and safety guidelines

 

Anyone found to be in violation may be removed from the premises and/or prohibited from returning in the future.