Boogie Fever USA Dance Championships
2009 Season Regional Rules & Guidelines
2009 Regional Entry Forms
Boogie Fever USA Dance Championships
events are by
invitation only. All
studios & schools invited must give quality dance instruction, be and remain in
good standing in their communities, and maintain strong character and reputation
with Boogie Fever USA. Boogie Fever USA is designed to be a learning
experience and an opportunity for everyone to be recognized for their
accomplishments. We offer over 30 categories, two competition levels,
NEW five overall age divisions, a titles division, and many fun and free divisions to
show your studios spirit. Boogie Fever USA promotes a family geared Christian
environment. Routines that are seductive contain explicit lyrics, and
suggestive material could result in substantial point deductions. We expect all
entries to be appropriate for family viewing. We also expect all parents,
teachers, & dancers to use good moral character and values at the competition.
Not following these moral guidelines could cause a studio to loose their
invitation to future events.
Boogie Fever USA Competition Levels Please be HONEST! Thank You
RECREATIONAL: For students who take an average of 3 hours or less of class per week. This includes Solo, Duet/Trio, and any extra practice time outside of regular classes.
COMPETITIVE: Open to all participants regardless of class or practice time per week.
Routines scoring a numerical score of 260 or higher qualify to compete in the Boogie Fever USA National Dance Championships. National information can be viewed at the National Information link.
Miss Dance USA Titles
Awards
There is no separate entry fee for titles. However you must indicate on the entry form in the SOLOIST box if you wish to be considered for a title. Only solo contestants are eligible. Titles will be selected from the recreational and competitive solo divisions. Regional title winners will be given the opportunity to compete at the National Level in The Mister or Miss Dance USA Competition. Winners may not always be the absolute best dancers, but the most well rounded dancers from all categories. On the national level semi-finalist compete in Interview, Photogenic, and Solo Routine.
DO NOT ENTER THE TITLE COMPETITION IF YOU ARE UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO COMPETE AT THE NATIONAL COMPETITION IF SELECTED AS A SEMI-FINALIST. NUMBER OF SPOTS GIVEN ARE LIMITED!
National Title Age Divisions:
Petite 7-9, Junior 10-12, Teen 13-15, Senior 16-21
Divisions, Awards, &
Entry Fees
Solo,
Duet/Trio, Small Group, Large Group, Super Group, & Production
Our
Policy on Teachers/Professionals competing: This is a sensitive issue, however this is our
policy. We will no longer offer a professional division. Teachers may be in
Groups, but they must compete as age 16 or higher. Teachers may be in
Production Numbers with no restrictions. We will treat each
situation individually and our decision will be final. When in doubt please ask!
OVERALL AGE DIVISIONS
Mini Division (6 & under)
Petite Division (7-9)
Junior Division (10-12)
Teen Division (13-15)
Senior Division (16 & up)
REGIONAL ENTRY FEES:
Solo
$65.00 per solo
Duo/Duet/Trio
$36.00 per performer
Groups
$22.00 per performer
Photogenic
$25.00 per entry
ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR ANY REASON!
Adjudicated Awards
To
recognize and encourage each performer’s potential our scoring system provides
for a sliding scale formula that factors in age differences, competitive levels,
and national averages. The standards for award levels are X-treme
Platinum, Awesome Platinum, Awesome Gold, Outstanding Gold, Excellent
Gold, and Excellent Silver. Each
soloist and member of a Duo/Duet/Trio will receive their own trophy. Each
dancer that participates in group routines will be given an awesome
participation award. The Teachers/Directors will be awarded a trophy/plaque for
the studio.
Overall & High Score
Awards
Overall
Recognition will be awarded in solo, duet/trio, small, large, super, and
production group divisions, within each overall age division. The top scoring
group routine in each overall age division will be awarded a 4-Foot trophy. The
top scoring productions will be awarded a 6-Foot trophy. Other awards given
will include The Crowd Pleaser Award, The Awesome Choreography Award,
Entertainment Award, and Director’s Awards.
**The Directors of Boogie Fever USA Dance Championships reserve the right
to add or combine categories and divisions, to extend or shorten the length of a
competition based on the received entries for a specific event.
General Information
Music
should be on a clean cassette tape or CD with no other recordings on the
tape/CD. TIME LIMITS: Solos, Duo, Duet, Trios 3:00min, Groups 4:00min,
and Productions 8:00min (Time limit includes entrance/exit and prop set-up)
VIDEO TAPING AND FLASH
PHOTOGRAPHY IS PROHIBITED!
Studio Checks, Money Orders, and Bank Checks will be accepted for payment. Make Payable to: Boogie Fever USA. All competition entry forms must be postmarked 21 days prior to the competition date. Money must be received at least 14 days prior to the competition date or else a $20.00 late charge per entry will be accessed, if fees are not paid by the 21 day deadline, then fees must be in the form of a bank check or money order. Entries are accepted on a first come, first served basis & limited to the amount of performance time available. We recommend sending all entries Overnight or Priority Mail to ensure we get them. Sending entries Certified is not a bad idea either. A conformation packet will be sent via US Mail or e-mail a week prior to the regional competition, unpaid entries will not receive a conformation packet. A general performance schedule will be posted on the website a week prior to the competition. If entry fees are not paid then we reserve the right not to allow performers to participate in the competition.
ALL
FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR ANY REASON
NOTE
TO PARENTS:
Teachers may charge a small fee for students to attend competition this is
completely legitimate to help a teacher to cover expenses in preparation for and
during a competition. There are many aspects involved in attending a
competition that cost teachers additional money. They give many hours of their
time and energy to help your dancer look their best while gaining from the
competition experience.
The Directors of Boogie Fever USA Dance Championships reserve the right to add, change, or modify categories based on entries. Dance Machine Productions reserves the right to expand or condense a competition to a single or multi-day event, as well as move the competition site due to unforeseen circumstances.
Boogie Fever USA Dance Championships Competition Categories
Acrobatic:
routine containing acrobatic technique with
dance steps to connect movement
Ballet:
routine containing ballet technique and steps.
No Arco/Gymnastic tricks.
Baton:
use of baton technique, while using a baton,
with dance steps to connect movement.
Character:
a dance routine of any style that portrays a
recognizable character.
Cheerleading:
can include chants, tumble passes, lifts,
stunts, pom pons, and dance.
Clogging: routine using clogging technique and steps
Ethnic:
routine using movement native to
particular culture or nationality
Hip-Hop:
A routine consisting of pop locking, funk or
street style dance.
Jazz:
routine using jazz technique and steps.
Lyrical:
routine must contain interpretation of music,
use of extension, control and balance.
Modeling-Sportswear:
Can contain pivot turns and dance in
choreography, must provide own music
Modeling- Formal:
Party Dress, evening gown, tuxedo, must
provide own music.
Modeling Group:
Four or more performers modeling together in
a choreographed routine
Modern:
interpretation of idea, use of isolations,
contractions, demonstrate a feel for music.
Musical Theatre:
routine portraying a Broadway or film
character or theme, vocalization is allowed.
Novelty:
does not fit into any other category but
incorporates NO acrobatics/gymnastic tricks.
Open:
combination of dance styles,
acrobatics/gymnastic tricks are allowed.
Photogenic:
Photos should be brought on the day of
competition 5 x 7 or 8x10 suggested. One photo per entry!
Pointe:
routine containing ballet technique and steps
while wearing Pointe shoes. No Acrobatics/Gymnastics Tricks.
Pom Pon:
a routine using pom pons with dance movement.
Song & Dance:
routine using both vocal singing and dance.
Tap:
routine containing tap technique and steps. Try
to avoid tap sounds in music.
Variety Arts: Anything goes! This is an open category for creative routines!