Final Spotlight Gala

The “FINAL SPOTLIGHT” will feature top scoring solo, duo-trio and groups as well as judge’s favorites. These routines will have a chance to compete their numbers again in a spectacular final showcase Sunday evening. Final Spotlight tickets are available at the Admission table $10.00. Weekend Pass holders have a final Spotlight included.

Props

“Take The Stage” staff is happy to take care of your props. The setting and striking of props can be arranged with the stage manager. Fire/open flame, swords, and knives are strictly prohibited. Props must be freestanding. Scenery or backdrops requiring the use of theater fly bars or special lighting may not be used. Helium balloons, special fog, and smoke are not permitted. For larger props please contact us in advance.

Littering

No form of liquid, gel, aerosol, glitter, etc. may be used that would affect the dancing surface. Use of any of these materials can result in disqualification of the routine. In addition, for safety measures, choreography that allows any dancer to be physically placed more than 6 feet off the ground of any scenic piece or prop could be considered hazardous.

Any prop brought onto stage without prior approval from the stage manager is subject to disqualification.

Determining Age Division

The average age of all performers in a Duo/Trio, Group, or Line determines the appropriate age division. (Dancers age as of May 1st of the competition season.) Once you have entered the date of birth for each entrant online, the ages will be averaged automatically (averages of .5 will be rounded up) . The average is determined by adding the ages of all the performers in a routine and then dividing by the number of performers. Any routine is allowed to compete in one age division higher but must be approved by “Take The Stage” when entries are submitted. Additionally, if a protest arises regarding age, all competitors must be prepared to present proof of age. All protests must be presented in writing to the “Take The Stage” director. All protests must be signed. EACH PERFORMER MUST BRING PROOF OF AGE. We will require this proof to be presented in the event of a protest.

Please note: Beginner and Intermediate dancers may dance in higher classification but Advanced dancers may not dance in beginner or intermediate classifications.

ADDITIONAL RULES AND DISCLAIMERS

• Choreography may not be repeated at the same events in consecutive calendar years by the same competitors.
• Absolutely no coaching competitors while performing. Coaching from the wings or audience may result in disqualification.
• Competitors who stop during a performance may repeat the performance for purposes of adjudication but will not receive any awards.

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“TAKE THE STAGE” RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL ANY COMPETITION DUE TO NUMBER OF ENTRIES, OR ANY OTHER CIRCUMSTANCE DEEMED NECESSARY.

“TAKE THE STAGE” RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MOVE THE COMPETITION LOCATION DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES.

DEDUCTIONS MAY BE MADE FOR ROUTINES THAT ARE NOT COMPLETED. IF AN UNCOMPLETED ROUTINE IS ALLOWED TO ATTEMPT A SECOND CHANCE IT MAY NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR HIGH SCORE AWARDS. THIS IS TO BE DETERMINED BY THE JUDGES. SPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOR IS EXPECTED AT ALL TIMES. FAILURE TO DISPLAY PROPER DECORUM COULD RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION.

Inappropriate Movements, Lyrics, & Costuming

Inherent Risks

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 by virtue of entering this event, it is agreed that participants will not hold “Take The Stage”Competition or its officers, directors, staff,or employees responsible for injuries sustained or illnesses contracted by them while in attendance and/or participating in any activity related to a “Take The Stage”Competition.Each competitor must have a parent/guardian sign a “release from liability” waiver in order to participate in “Take The Stage”.

Competing Out of Order

Routines are expected to perform in the order they are scheduled. If for any reason a routine performs outside of its listed order, video playback of that routine cannot be assured. In all cases, routines must be performed during the awards session in which they are scheduled. If the routine cannot perform during the awards session in which it is scheduled for any reason, it can be performed for judges’ comments only. It will still receive its respective adjudicated award, however, the routine is not eligible for any overall awards. Please be prepared to perform at least 1 hour earlier than you anticipate.

Late Changes

There will be a $10.00 fee for each change made less than 28 days prior to the competition.This fee must be paid by credit card at the time the change(s) is made. NO CHANGE WILL BE PERMITTED AT THE COMPETITION WITHOUT DIRECTORS APPROVAL.

No Video/Photography

Video recording and photography of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Failure to comply with this rule may lead to disqualification or removal from the competition. We urge all studio owners, teachers, and parents to keep our performers photographically safe. This rule has been put in place to protect the work of the dancers and choreographers. Failure to comply with these rules could result in the disqualification of dancer(s) and/or studio(s). Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.Professional videographers from McKeil Video will be on site at Take The Stage offering videography throughout the event. Each register dancer will receive a digital link for all of the entries from their school code.