- Overview
- Age Divisions
- Categories
- Registration
- Judging
- Music
- Scoring and Awards
- Competitive Division
- Recreational Division
- Additional Awards
- Additional Guidelines
- National Finals Rules [pdf]
- Scholarship Rules [pdf]
- Scholarship Application [pdf]
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Move Tour 2011 Rules & Regulations
| Competition Divisions |
Time Limits |
| Solo |
3 Minutes Maximum |
| Duet/Trio (2-3 dancers) |
3 Minutes Maximum |
| Small Groups (4-9 dancers) |
3 Minutes Maximum |
| Large Groups (10-19 dancers) |
4 Minutes Maximum |
| Line (20 or more dancers) |
4 Minutes Maximum |
| Line (Production/20 or more dancers) |
8 Minutes Maximum |
There are two divisions of entries:
Competitive, which anyone can enter
Recreational, where only dancers who take a total of three hours or less of combined dance and/or acro lessons per week during the last three years qualify to enter. Note: These qualifications apply to all members of a duet/trio or group; proof by a teacher’s affidavit may be required to qualify in the Recreational division. *Please note, there is NO competitive or recreational division for the Adult Division*
*All ages are as of January 1, 2010*
Age Divisions are,
4 & under, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20-29, 30 & over
Overall Ages are as followed
- Petite Division 8 & Under
- Junior Division 9-11
- Teen Division 12-14
- Senior Division 15-19
- Adult Division (20 & Over)
- For Duo/Trios, Groups and Lines, the average age determines the age division into which it falls. Add the ages of all the contestants and then divide by the number of contestants. Drop the decimal point when averaging the ages, i.e., an age average of 11.9 would compete in the 11 year old division. You must compete in the age division that the age or age average comes to.
- If a protest regarding age arises, all competitors must be prepared to present proof of age. All protests must be presented in writing within one-half hour of the incident to the director of MOVE. All protests must be submitted by a Teacher or Studio Owner. In order to submit a protest, you must have a routine in the age group/category which is being challenged. Each performer must bring proof of age, i.e. birth certificate, driver’s license, etc. In the event of a protest regarding ages, we will require this proof be presented.
- The youngest performer in a routine must remain on stage for at least 50% of the routine.
- Not more than 50% of any Duo/Trio or Group may be the same and compete against themselves in the same individual age division of the same performance category. In other words, no one may compete against themselves in the same category.
- Ballet:
- Routine must consist of ballet technique; must also include classical steps and movements.
- Tap:
- Routine must contain tap technique and primarily tap work. It is preferred tap sounds not be on music.
- Jazz:
- Routine must consist of primarily jazz technique.
- Lyrical:
- Routine should demonstrate balance, extension, isolations and control using contemporary, lyrical and/or modern styles.
- Pointe:
- Routine must consist of pointe/toe technique.
- Open:
- Any of our listed categories or combinations of listed category styles.
- Baton:
- A routine using baton(s) and baton technique. Routine will be judged on Baton technique, dance moves, steps, and choreography.
- Character:
- A routine portraying an easily recognizable character throughout. Routine can be from a play, movie, television, Broadway, or a stereotype such as a clown, animal, etc. Can incorporate either dance or acrobatic tricks.
- Clogging:
- A routine utilizing either traditional or contemporary clogging technique and style.
- Folkloric:
- A routine using ethnic style of dance, such as Irish, Spanish, Hawaiian, polkas, etc.
- Hip Hop:
- Routine must consist primarily of hip hop technique.
- Musical Theater:
- Routine featuring any style of dance interpreting a song from a Broadway show or movie musical.
- Song and Dance:
- Must contain both singing and any listed category of dancing. All performers will be judged on both singing and dancing. There must be no other lead voices anywhere on tape (5 point per judge deduction). Only three handheld wireless microphones will be available for your use.
- Contemporary:
- Interpretive dance using balance and control. Contemporary modern style.
- Cheerleading:
- A routine incorporating the use drill team technique. Should use precise and definite movement; acrobatics allowed, no stunts or tosses allowed. Routine will be judged on drill technique, dance steps, moves, and choreography.
- Acrobatic Dance:
- A routine using controlled moves such as walkovers, limbers, handstands, chest rolls, etc. May contain gymnastic passes. Majority of routine must be acrobatic moves or it will be scored lower by the judges. May contain flexibility moves or contortionist moves. Must contain dance moves, steps, and choreography.
Production: A group of at least 10 dancers utilizing any form of dance or acrobatics. The Production Category is the ONLY category that is allowed 8 minutes. Productions will NOT eligible for the "MOVE Dance Off" at the National Finals.
Photogenic: Award to be presented to the solo contestant judged most photogenic in the 12 & Under age division, and in the 13 & Over division. Entries must bring to the competition a recent 5" x 7" or 8" x 10" in black and white or color with the official entry form. Please write name, address, height and weight on the back of photo. Only one photo per entry will be permitted. Photos will be returned on day of competition, but contestants will be responsible for obtaining their photo on that day. MOVE is not responsible for loss or damages to any photograph submitted. You must enter the Photogenic Contest on the day of the Competition. You must be a registered competitor to enter Photogenic. Photogenic is only available at our National Finals.
The following dance categories may contain a maximum of 3 gymnastic/acrobatic tricks: Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical/Modern, and Clogging. A five point deduction per judge will be made for any gymnastic/acrobatic tricks which exceed 3 in these categories.
- You may register online, at www.moveproductionsonline.com, if paying by credit card, or you may mail your entry form to, Move Productions, 619 Hindry Ave. Inglewood, CA 90301, paying by either credit card or check.
Please do not send cash.
- Faxed or “phone-in” entries will not accepted.
- *NEW* Competition fees must be paid by a certified check, money order, or credit card only. Personal or studio checks will no longer be acceptable forms of payments. All checks must be made out to MOVE Productions.
- All competition entries must be postmarked 30 days prior to the event. All entries received after the 30 day deadline, must be accompanied by a certified check, money order or credit card. Any entries received after the deadline will be assessed a 10% late fee.
All payments of entry fees must be received with entries. No payments will be accepted at events.
- *NEW* All changes made after the event schedule appears online will be charged $5 for each change.
- MOVE Rebate Program. Receive 5% off your entry fees if paying by certified check or money order, and 3% if using a credit card by having your entries registered or postmarked two weeks BEFORE the cut-off date. Rebate dates are located on the web page under the "regional schedule" tab. The rebate will not be given if a registration is not postmarked with the date on the website or if entries are not registered online by the cut-off date. A rebate will also NOT be given if money is not received in FULL with your entry forms by the cut-off date. There will be no exception to this rule.
- Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis and will be limited to the amount of performance time available. MOVE reserves the right to add additional competition days or move the competition location due to unforeseen circumstances.
- The deadline for competition changes is 2 weeks prior to the competition. There will be no exceptions to this rule. A competition change constitutes a change in a song or dancer, NOT removing yourself from the competition. There are no refunds after the 30 day deadline.
- Entry fees are non-refundable after the deadline date. If a participant supplies MOVE with a legitimate letter from a doctor, a studio credit will be issued. Studio credits are good for one year following the event date.
- All returned checks will be subject to a $30 fee.
- No Canadian checks accepted. Bank money orders in US Funds only.
- Entries are not accepted until fees are paid in full.
- Soloist may enter a maximum of three solos per event. If an event is almost sold out, soloists may be only allowed to perform two solos to accomodate more studios in participating.
Contestants will be judged by a panel of knowledgeable judges, and all participants agree that the time, manner, and method of judging the contest shall be solely within the discretion of the directors and producers of Move Productions and that all decisions of the judges are final. Contestants are judged on technique, showmanship, routine/choreography, rhythm and sound and costuming.
Judges Score Sheets must be picked up at the event. They will not be available for mailing after the event.
Each contestant must furnish his or her own music on a clean, good quality CD, marked with contestant number, cued and ready to start. It is recommended that you bring an IPOD as a backup in the event of malfunction of original CD. CD's should be turned in three acts prior to your performance on the stage. It is asked that all music be recorded at the proper speed. Speed control will NOT be adjusted at the competitions. All performance CD’s should be picked up immediately after your act has performed. MOVE is not responsible for any CD's that are not picked up at the event. CD’s not picked up at the event will not be available for mailing to the studio owners. MOVE does not accept cassette tapes.
Platinum, High Gold, Gold and Silver Awards will be decided by a predetermined range of points for each category of dance. There may be multiple Platinum, High Gold, Gold and Silver Awards in each age group and category of dance. MOVE will announce the competitive placement in each category.
12 & Over COMPETITIVE DIVISION
- Platinum: 280 points – 300 points
- High Gold: 270.0 points – 279.9
- Gold: 254.1 points – 269.9 points
- Silver: 254 points and below
11 & Under COMPETITIVE DIVISION
- Platinum: 270 points – 300 points
- High Gold: 260.0 points – 269.9
- Gold: 244.1 points – 259.9 points
- Silver: 244 points and below
12 & Over RECREATIONAL DIVISION
- Platinum: 270 points – 300 points
- High Gold: 260.0 points – 269.9
- Gold: 244.1 points – 259.9 points
- Silver: 244 points and below
11 & Under RECREATIONAL DIVISION
- Platinum: 270 points – 300 points
- High Gold: 260.0 points – 269.9
- Gold: 244.1 points – 259.9 points
- Silver: 244 points and below
All cash prizes are awarded to the Studio Director or Teacher. Overall recognition and medals/ribbons will be given in the following four age divisions: 8 years & under Petite, 9-11 years Junior, 12-14 years Teen, and 15-19 years Senior. Cash Prizes will be mailed to the winning studio within 5 business days following the competition.
Top Solo
$75 will be awarded to the soloist in both the 8 yrs & under Petite, and 9-11 Junior age groups, as well as to the soloist in both the 12-14 years Teen and 15-19 years Senior age groups receiving the highest overall score. If a contestant performs more than one solo, only the highest scoring one counts for the top overall awards.
Top Adult Solo
A trophy will be awarded to the teacher performing in the teacher’s solo division and receiving the highest score.
Top Duet/Trio
$75 will be awarded to the Duet/Trio in both the 8 & Under Petite and 9-11 Junior age Groups who receive the highest scores. Similarly, $100 will be awarded to the Duet/Trio in both the 12-14 Teen and the 15-19 years Senior age groups who receive the highest score.
Top Adult Duet/Trio
A trophy will be awarded to the Duet/Trio in the teacher’s duet/trio category receiving the highest score.
Top Small Group
$100 plus a $100 MOVE Gift Certificate will be awarded to the Small Group in both the 8 & Under Petite and 9-11 Junior age groups who receive the highest score. Similarly, $100 plus a $100 MOVE Gift Certificate will be awarded to the Small Group in both the 12-14 Teen and the 15-19 years Senior age groups who receive the highest score.
Top Large Group
$125 plus a $100 MOVE Gift Certificate will be awarded to the Large Group in both the 8 & Under Petite and 9-11 Junior age groups who receive the highest score. Similarly, $125 plus a $100 MOVE Gift Certificate will be awarded to the Large Group in both the 12-14 Teen and the 15-19 years Senior age groups who receive the highest score.
Top Line Group
$125 plus a $100 MOVE Gift Certificate will be awarded to the Line Group in both the 8 & Under Petite and 9-11 Junior age groups who receive the highest score. Similarly, $125 plus a $100 MOVE Gift Certificate will be awarded to the Line Group in both the 12-14 Teen and the 15-19 yearsSenior age groups who receive the highest score.
Top Adult Group
A trophy will be awarded to the group performing in a teacher’s group category and receiving the highest score.
Photogenic Award
A trophy will be awarded to the top photogenic 11 & under and 12 & over. Available at the National Finals only.
MOVE Entertainment Award will be presented by the judges and directors the Small Group, Large Group or Line deemed “Most Entertaining” for both 11 & Under and 12 & Over.
MOVE Choreography Awards will be presented to the teacher of a Small Group, Large Group, or Line for both 11 & Under and 12 & Over.
MOVE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD to be awarded to the studio that displays respect, courtesy and support for other studios throughout the competition. The winner will be determined by the MOVE Back Stage Manager.
*There must be a minimum on 3 acts in a competitive division to receive the cash prizes. Cash prizes will be mailed to the winning studio within 5 business days following the competition.
Overall recognition and medals/ribbons will be given in the following four age divisions: 8 years & under Petite, 9-11 years Junior, 12-14 years Teen, and 15-19 years Senior. No cash awards are given in the Recreational & Adult Division. Recreational and Adult divisions are not eligible to be on our website for the top scoring act.
One trophy will be awarded to EACH Solo, Duet/Trio, or Group entry in each age category and division of dance. Medals, Ribbons or Pins will be awarded to each contestant in a duet/trio and group entry. Please note soloists do not receive medals, ribbons or pins if they receive a trophy.
STAGE SIZE
Approximately 40’ by 30’ Marley Stage
A 10 point deduction will be made for routines that are not completed. Contestants will not have the opportunity to re-perform due to time restraints.
Only dancers registered at the regional shows qualify to compete at the National Finals.
*NEW*
Props used must be placed on the stage in a timely manner. If prop preparation takes longer than 40 seconds MOVE will deduct 10 points from the routine. Props must also have protection under them in order to not damage the Marley floor. If the floor is damaged due to a prop the number will loose up to 10 points and may become disqualified.
A time schedule and directions to the competition location will be sent to all entries six days before each competition date.
Fire, swords and knives on stage are prohibited. Simulated weapons with dull, safe edges are acceptable. Props are allowed, but they must be freestanding. Scenery or backdrops requiring the use of theater fly bars, or special theater lighting may not be used. Helium balloons are not permitted. Liquid or gels may not be used on the stage. Special fog or smoke is not permitted unless specifically approved by MOVE. Safety is always our primary concern. If the stage is "littered" during a routine, please be prepared to clean it up immediately after the routine is finished.
SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN THE COMPETITION AREA.
Video Taping, picture taking and Movie Cameras are Prohibited! Videos and photographs of the event are available for purchase at each event.
NO CASH REFUNDS will be issued.
Sportsmanlike behavior is expected at all times. Failure to display proper decorum could result in immediate disqualification.
If dance movements, music lyrics, or costuming are deemed to be too suggestive or otherwise inappropriate for our family audience, it will be scored lower by the judges.
Contestants and teachers give their permission and consent to the directors of Move Productions to use their images or photographs or appear on videos, television, or any other electronic media for advertising, news coverage or any other commercial use of our events.
Any performer competing in a dance competition takes certain inherent risks. These include, but are not limited to: sprains, bruises, pulled muscles, and broken bones. Participation in this competition indicates the acceptance of such risks by performers. Therefore, we the undersigned will not hold Move Productions LLC; Move or any of its officers, directors, officials, staff or employees or hosting facility responsible for injuries, illnesses, damages, or property loss sustained while participating in any activity related to a Move Productions event.
Move Productions, LLC and the hosting facility are not responsible for personal injury or property loss.
Everyone must be ready to compete when their number is called. There can be no delays to the show due to dancers rehearsing when they are supposed to be on stage. We will work with costume change conflicts; however, if you do not notify the backstage manager, and you don’t take the stage when called, you risk major point deduction or possible disqualification.
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