Virtual Competition Guidelines

• Registration Deadline – Thursday by noon before the weekend’s event, no exceptions.  For example, if the competition will be held March 21-22, the deadline will be March 19, by noon.  Any registrations received after this time will automatically be registered for the next event.  We will then create the schedule and running order.  We will email studio owners their schedule.  Full programs will be available on our App.  The entire event will be livestreamed so you can see your competition directly.

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• Ultimate Invitational Championship – Many studios were unable to attend a Regional competition and potentially win an Invitation to our event in New Orleans July 18-19.  We will award any Platinum Plus adjudication with an Invitation as well as round out the Top 10 highest scores in each of the 5 divisions for a chance to earn your invitation this summer.

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• Solo routines may be submitted from previous competitions.  However, solos can also be filmed anywhere - your studio, a basement, the park, etc. #danceanywhere

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• Because of social distancing guidelines provided by the CDC, we will allow Duet/Trio and Group routines to be submitted from other competition videos.  You may also use videos from recital performances, previews, and showcases. 

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• All submissions must have been performed since September 2019, as this is our current dance season.  Any video submission having proved to be recorded before September 2019 will be disqualified.

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• All video submissions must be unedited with one take.

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• Awards ceremonies will be scheduled and livestreamed throughout the event and consist of adjudications, Judges Awards, Top Overalls, and Special Awards like Title, Choreography, Technique, etc.

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• No physical awards will be presented or mailed.  Each dance will receive video critiques and an email with their “virtual” awards for posting on Social Media platforms.

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• We encourage dancers to submit a fully realized routine with costume, hair, and makeup.