Competition Overview
We value innovation and composition
in your choreography! Since we view
dance as an art form, we challenge our
dance teachers and directors to ASPIRE
to be different….
Our judges and faculty award the
technique you’ve worked so very hard
to adopt in your students.
*** While we hope that you will choose
to participate in BOTH our ASPIRE Dance Competition and ASPIRE Scholarship
Convention, participation in BOTH events is NOT REQUIRED.
***NEW***
Any studio that brings 35 acts or more will receive one complimentary night's
lodging at the host hotel. Dancers without a studio affiliation (independents) are
welcome and accepted.
in your choreography! Since we view
dance as an art form, we challenge our
dance teachers and directors to ASPIRE
to be different….
Our judges and faculty award the
technique you’ve worked so very hard
to adopt in your students.
*** While we hope that you will choose
to participate in BOTH our ASPIRE Dance Competition and ASPIRE Scholarship
Convention, participation in BOTH events is NOT REQUIRED.
***NEW***
Any studio that brings 35 acts or more will receive one complimentary night's
lodging at the host hotel. Dancers without a studio affiliation (independents) are
welcome and accepted.
2008 REGIONAL RULES & REGULATIONS TERMS AND CONDITIONS: THE
FOLLOWING RULES MUST BE READ AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
AGREEMENT NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH YOUR
ENTRIES ALONG WITH THE DANCERS RELEASE FORM. THESE FORMS ARE
AVAILABLE IN THE ENTRY FORM SECTION OF THE WEBSITE.
Please Read Carefully:
TYPES OF ENTRIES:
Types of entries: Solo, Duet/Trio, Small Group (4-9 performers), Large Group
(10-18 performers), and Line (19+ performers). Should an act drop below the
minimum number requirement for the group size during the competition of the
particular division, the act will be awarded their award based on points, however,
the act will not be eligible for Top 10 without the ASPIRE director's approval.
AGE DIVISIONS:
Petite ages are from the youngest age to 8 years
Junior ages are 9-10 years
Pre-Teen ages are 11-12 years
Teen ages are 13-15 years
Senior ages are 16-18 years
Adult ages are 19 years and older
ALL AGE DIVISIONS ARE DETERMINED AS OF JANUARY 1, 2008. The average age
will determine the age group for Duet/Trio and Groups.
Example: Average age 11.0 to 11.9 = 11. Full names, ages and birthdays of all
performers must appear legibly on the reverse side of the Official Entry Form.
Dancers must be responsible for proof of age at the competition if necessary.
CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION:
Gymnastic tricks are not counted in any dance categories (with the exception of
Acro); however, the routine must be dominant to the related category and tricks will
not be considered in the score.
Open - any category or style of dance.
Character - routine portraying an easily recognizable character such as a
character from a Broadway show, movie, television, or stereotype.
Drill Team/Pom-Pon - precision moves in military or dance style (No Solos).
Musical Theater - any style of dance with music taken from a Broadway Musical.
Tap - performed in tap shoes and containing tap technique and primarily tap
work. No tap sounds on tape/CD (or act will have a 9-point deduction).
Ballet - routine must consist of ballet technique and include classical steps and
movements.
Hip Hop - street style, free-style, or funk-style dance.
Clogging - Clogging type shoes must be worn and routine consists of clogging
moves incorporated with the rhythm of the music.
Lyrical - interpretive dance that expresses the lyrics of the music with an
emphasis on extension, balance, and contemporary dance moves.
Modern - abstract style of dance that may be based on other disciplines &
principles of dance involving the freedom of movement.
Acro - acrobatic or gymnastic in nature, but must include choreography, dance
steps, and dance moves.
Jazz - Classic jazz emphasizing traditional jazz technique.
Parent* - (Groups Only) any group that consists of all parents or non-competitive
adult performers. Regardless of the ages, sizes of the group, or the style of
dance being performed, all parent groups will compete in one category.
Teacher* - A "teacher" is defined as a person age 20 years and older who
receives financial gain or compensation for classroom services of any type, such
as assisting, choreographing or instructing. The Teacher category is for any
Solo, Duet/Trio, Group, or Line that has a teacher performing 20 years of age
and over. Studio Directors and Instructors 20 years and over may NOT compete
in any division of competition other than the Teacher category. If discovered that a
teacher 20 years or over is competing, the act will automatically be moved to the
Teacher category.
*The Parent and Teacher divisions not eligible for Top 10 Awards.
IN THE PRODUCTION CATEGORY ONLY, "VOCAL" IS ALLOWED. ASPIRE will not
provide a microphone. The Production category in the Line division is limited to 6
MINUTES, and must have a minimum of 19 performers.
TIME LIMITS:
Solo, Duet/Trio, Small and Large Group entries are limited to 3 minutes, and the
Line category is limited to 6 minutes. An automatic 5-point deduction per judge will
be made for any act over the time limit.
METHOD OF ADJUDICATION:
Only top qualified judges from a state other than the state of the competition will be
selected. The scores and comments reflect the opinions of the judges and not
necessarily the opinions of the ASPIRE Directors and Staff. Judges will score on
Technique (15-35 Points)
Execution (15-30 Points)
Showmanship (5-25 Points), and
Choreography (5-10 Points).
Please note that the ASPIRE Dance Competition and Scholarship Convention
distinguishes itself from other competitions by following scoring procedures
advocated by the American Educational Research Association in specifying score
level spreads for the purpose of evaluation. The ASPIRE scoring system ensures
that only the most outstanding performances will score at the Platinum and High
Gold level of adjudication. ASPIRE holds the philosophy that dancers will benefit
from an assessment that actually spreads the dancers ability levels and awards a
wide variety of awards instead of awarding the majority of awards at one specific
level.
ASPIRE's ELITE adjudicated scoring system is as follows:
Platinum - Reflects an outstanding performance, indicating a college-ready
or advanced/professional dance training-ready performer (there are very
few who score at this level of adjudication, and rarely does a younger dancer
score in this proficiency range)
High Gold - Reflects an excellent performance from a college-bound or
pre-professional dance program-ready dancer (younger dancers rarely score
in this proficiency range)
Gold- Reflects an above average performance, a high level of commitment
to dance training and exhibits potential in the dance field with continued
training
High Silver- Reflects a dancer with a strong work ethic and aptitude in dance,
as well as the external performance factors that indicate promise in the
dance field
Silver- Reflects a very solid routine, strong work ethic, and exemplifies an
aptitude in dance
Bronze - Reflects a proficiency with the dance elements and potential as a
dancer with continued training
ASPIRE TITLE COMPETITION:
Age Groups for Male and Female Dancers (awarded separately):
Petite - age 7 - 8
Junior - age 9 - 10
Pre-Teen - age 11 - 12
Teen - age 13 - 15
Senior - age 16 - 18
Adult - age 19 and older
ASPIRE TITLE SCORING:
A solo dance routine is competed in any category/division of the ASPIRE
competition. Multiple solos by the same dancer may be entered for the ASPIRE
Title for an additional fee. The total solo scores of 300 points possible is added to
the Title score of 150 points possible (50 points per judge allocated such that 20
possible points may be obtained for the biography and 30 possible points may be
obtained for the dance combination). When multiple solos are upgraded for the
title, the highest of the upgraded solo scores is used.
During the ASPIRE Title portion of the competition, each contestant will walk to the
center stage and give a biographical statement that includes ONLY their name,
age, city, state, studio and teacher. The dancer will then move downstage and
perform their best dance combination in 15 seconds or less. No props are allowed
for the dance combination. Upon completion of the dance combination, the dancer
will return to the line-up.
ASPIRE Title Competition Attire for the biographical statement and dance
combination shall consist of active dancewear and any type of dance shoe. NO
COSTUMES are permitted to be worn during the biographical statement and dance
combination. Attire such as leotard and tights, jazz pants, or dance shorts, etc. are
appropriate.
Any infraction of the rules for attire, completing the biographical statement or the
dance combination will result in a 5-point deduction per infraction.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Individual audio-cassette tapes with judges' critiques will be given to the Studio
Director. Each act will receive an individual cassette tape per act per judge.
Cassette tapes will be released along with the individual score sheets at the end of
each awards segment. Judges score sheets and tapes will be returned to the
STUDIO DIRECTOR ONLY unless our office is notified prior to the competition in
writing. Each act will be judged from an adjudicated point system. With this scoring
system, there may be multiple Platinum, High Gold, Gold, High Silver, Silver, and
Bronze awards for each category.
TOP 10 AWARDS:
There must be a minimum of 3 acts in each Petite, Junior, Pre-Teen, Teen, Senior,
and Adult division to award the cash prizes. The same solo contestant cannot
place more than once in the Top 10 High Point awards, however, he/she will be
recognized.
REGIONAL PRIZES AND AWARDS:
Special awards will be awarded to each Platinum, High Gold, Gold, High Silver,
Silver and Bronze solo and duet/trio winners. For all Small Groups, Large Groups
and Lines each member of the performing team will receive an appropriate award.
All performers are automatically eligible for "High Point" with the exception of
Teacher and Parent categories. Each Petite, Junior, Pre-Teen, Teen, Senior, and
Adult Solo High Point winner will receive a CASH award. Each Petite, Junior,
Pre-Teen, Teen, Senior, and Adult Duet/Trio High Point winner will receive a CASH
award. Each Petite, Junior, Pre-Teen, Teen, Senior, and Adult Small and Large
Group High Point winner will receive a CASH award and each Petite, Junior,
Pre-Teen, Teen, Senior, and Adult Line High Point winner will receive a CASH
award. There must be a minimum of 3 acts in each Petite, Junior, Pre-Teen, Teen,
Senior, and Adult division of competition to award the cash prizes. The Top Ten
Finalists for each Petite, Junior, Pre-Teen, Teen, Senior, and Adult division will be
announced and will receive a studio plaque. All CASH prizes are mailed to the
studio director or teacher, unless entered as an independent. In the case of a tie for
the Top Ten Finalists, the auditor will add the Technique scores together, followed
by the Execution score. If the tie is still not broken, score sheets will be returned to
the judges for a final decision. There are no ties for any High Point awards.
Triple Crown Awards - Compete for this prestigious title by upgrading 3
routines entered in three different dance categories. Same soloists are
required for Triple Crown Solo entries. Same duo/trio dancers are required
for Triple Crown Duo/Trio entries. However, groups of any size can be
combined for the Triple Crown as long as 60% of the dancers in the smallest
group are in the other two routines. Lines are ineligible for the triple crown.
Dancers must be in costume or team uniform for the award ceremony.
Choreography awards will be presented at each regional event.
Any Regional 1st place High Point winners may NOT compete the same
routine at another Regional event during the same competition season.
2008 REGIONAL ENTRY FEES:
$75 per Solo
$97 per ASPIRE Title Solo
$87 per Duet/Trio act
$26 person for Small Groups
$26 per person for Large Groups
$26 per person for the Line category
Triple Crown upgrade is $7 per routine.
ALL ENTRIES AND PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN OUR OFFICE 30 DAYS
PRIOR TO THE COMPETITION DATE. PAYMENTS RECEIVED AFTER THE 30 DAY
DEADLINE MAY BE ASSESSED A 10% LATE FEE. IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID YOUR
ENTRY FEES BY THE DEADLINE DATE, WE REQUIRE PAYMENT BY CREDIT
CARD, CERTIFIED FUNDS or CASH. WE CANNOT ACCEPT CHECKS FOR
ENTRIES AFTER THE DEADLINE. ENTRIES ARE NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL FULL
PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED. NO CHANGES WILL BE ALLOWED ONCE THE
SCHEDULE HAS BEEN POSTED EXCEPT WITH A MEDICAL DOCUMENTED
INJURY. Any approved changes to entries after the schedule has been sent will be
assessed a $10.00 per entry charge. ASPIRE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE
ANY ENTRY.
REWARDING REBATES:
We reward studios for sending their completed competition entries with full
payment that are post-marked with a valid check or credit card or faxed with a valid
credit card 5 weeks prior to the first day of the competition. Call us for more
information on rebate rewards!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Dancers, teachers and studio directors throughout the United States know they can
depend on ASPIRE Dance Competitions and Scholarship Conventions for quality
and professionalism. In order to provide "clean-cut" entertainment for our
audiences, it is insisted that all ASPIRE entries are suitable for family viewing in
theme, costuming, lyrics and choreography. Suggestive, sexual or violent content is
not acceptable on the ASPIRE stage. At the discretion of the JUDGES,
inappropriate dances will, at minimum, have points deducted and will NOT be
eligible for Top 10 Awards. Please contact our National Headquarters if you need
further clarification of our guidelines.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
An exact time schedule will be posted on the ASPIRE Web Page at
www.aspiredancecompetition.com. Schedules may vary from location to location,
depending on the number of acts that are registered. We suggest that you block all
days listed on the dates scheduled to guarantee your participation. Any act going
out of the scheduled order (other than approved costume delays) will be subject to
a 9-point total deduction. Not more than 50% of any Duet/Trio or Group may be the
same and compete against themselves in the same age group of the same
category. Cassette Tapes & CDs should be turned in when you check-in at the
dance competition. It is asked that all music be recorded at the proper speed.
Speed control will NOT be adjusted at the competitions. ASPIRE will allow CDs,
however we do ask that backup tapes be available. If you choose to use CDs they
must be labeled properly with the name of the performer for solo and name of the
music for groups on the CD and back of CD Case. It is also requested that you
have one CD per act. Soloists must have their name on the tape label; Duet/Trio
and Groups should have the name of the music clearly marked on the tape label.
All performance tapes can be picked up immediately after your act has performed.
ASPIRE is not responsible for any cassette tapes or CDs that are not picked up at
the event.
PROPS:
FOR SAFETY MEASURES, ALL PROPS (FREE STANDING OR HAND HELD) ARE
RESTRICTED TO A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 12 FEET. IN ADDITION, A DANCER MAY
NOT STAND ABOVE 6FT. THE USE OF SAFETY RAILINGS MAY BE USED,
HOWEVER THE TOTAL PROP HEIGHT WITH RAILINGS MAY NOT EXCEED 12 FT.
NO LIVE ANIMALS ARE PERMITTED ON THE STAGE. NO DANGEROUS PROPS
ARE ALLOWED ON STAGE. EXAMPLE : FIRE, SWORDS, KNIVES OR ANY ITEMS
HAVING SHARP POINTS OR EDGES. IN ADDITION, NO FORM OF LIQUID OR GEL
MAY BE USED THAT WOULD AFFECT THE DANCING SURFACE. ABSOLUTELY
NO ITEMS MAY BE THROWN OR SHOT OFF THE FRONT OF THE STAGE. ANY
VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE RULES MAY RESULT IN THE ACT NOT BEING
ELIGIBLE FOR THE TOP TEN AND THE AWARDS WILL BE ANNOUNCED FOR
ADJUDICATION SCORES ONLY. Please contact our National Headquarters if you
need further clarification of prop guidelines. Props must be essential to the act and
must be carried on stage by the performer or your own staff (instructor, parent,
coach, etc.). The placement of props, mats, etc., must be completed within 2
minutes. The timing of the act will begin after the 2-minute prep time. Performers
must be prepared to completely clear the stage in the event of any loose items
(feathers, streamers,etc.) Absolutely no littering of the stage is allowed.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Absolutely NO COACHING is allowed.
Video Taping and Photography with a video recording device, including digital
cameras and/or cellular phones, Movie Cameras, and cameras of any kind are
strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.
One studio manger or teacher is required to check-in backstage 3 acts prior
to the scheduled performance. Failure to do so many result in the number
being skipped and/or penalized.
Out of respect for all dancers, spectators are expected to enter and exit the
theater in-between performances only.
Protests must be submitted in writing, signed, and delivered to the ASPIRE
event director within 30 minutes following the act in question.
No smoking or alcoholic beverages are allowed in any part of the
competition area or venue property.
By entering an ASPIRE Competition and/or Scholarship Convention, you
release your performance for video and photographic reproduction.
ASPIRE Dance Competition and Scholarship Convention, its directors, staff
or associates, shall in no way assume any responsibility for accidents or
theft.
ASPIRE Dance Competition and Scholarship Convention reserves the right to
cancel any competition if a minimal number of entries is not received. In such
instances, all monies will be refunded.
Copyright ©2007 National Learning and Achievement Organization, Inc., all
rights reserved.
FOLLOWING RULES MUST BE READ AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
AGREEMENT NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH YOUR
ENTRIES ALONG WITH THE DANCERS RELEASE FORM. THESE FORMS ARE
AVAILABLE IN THE ENTRY FORM SECTION OF THE WEBSITE.
Please Read Carefully:
TYPES OF ENTRIES:
Types of entries: Solo, Duet/Trio, Small Group (4-9 performers), Large Group
(10-18 performers), and Line (19+ performers). Should an act drop below the
minimum number requirement for the group size during the competition of the
particular division, the act will be awarded their award based on points, however,
the act will not be eligible for Top 10 without the ASPIRE director's approval.
AGE DIVISIONS:
Petite ages are from the youngest age to 8 years
Junior ages are 9-10 years
Pre-Teen ages are 11-12 years
Teen ages are 13-15 years
Senior ages are 16-18 years
Adult ages are 19 years and older
ALL AGE DIVISIONS ARE DETERMINED AS OF JANUARY 1, 2008. The average age
will determine the age group for Duet/Trio and Groups.
Example: Average age 11.0 to 11.9 = 11. Full names, ages and birthdays of all
performers must appear legibly on the reverse side of the Official Entry Form.
Dancers must be responsible for proof of age at the competition if necessary.
CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION:
Gymnastic tricks are not counted in any dance categories (with the exception of
Acro); however, the routine must be dominant to the related category and tricks will
not be considered in the score.
Open - any category or style of dance.
Character - routine portraying an easily recognizable character such as a
character from a Broadway show, movie, television, or stereotype.
Drill Team/Pom-Pon - precision moves in military or dance style (No Solos).
Musical Theater - any style of dance with music taken from a Broadway Musical.
Tap - performed in tap shoes and containing tap technique and primarily tap
work. No tap sounds on tape/CD (or act will have a 9-point deduction).
Ballet - routine must consist of ballet technique and include classical steps and
movements.
Hip Hop - street style, free-style, or funk-style dance.
Clogging - Clogging type shoes must be worn and routine consists of clogging
moves incorporated with the rhythm of the music.
Lyrical - interpretive dance that expresses the lyrics of the music with an
emphasis on extension, balance, and contemporary dance moves.
Modern - abstract style of dance that may be based on other disciplines &
principles of dance involving the freedom of movement.
Acro - acrobatic or gymnastic in nature, but must include choreography, dance
steps, and dance moves.
Jazz - Classic jazz emphasizing traditional jazz technique.
Parent* - (Groups Only) any group that consists of all parents or non-competitive
adult performers. Regardless of the ages, sizes of the group, or the style of
dance being performed, all parent groups will compete in one category.
Teacher* - A "teacher" is defined as a person age 20 years and older who
receives financial gain or compensation for classroom services of any type, such
as assisting, choreographing or instructing. The Teacher category is for any
Solo, Duet/Trio, Group, or Line that has a teacher performing 20 years of age
and over. Studio Directors and Instructors 20 years and over may NOT compete
in any division of competition other than the Teacher category. If discovered that a
teacher 20 years or over is competing, the act will automatically be moved to the
Teacher category.
*The Parent and Teacher divisions not eligible for Top 10 Awards.
IN THE PRODUCTION CATEGORY ONLY, "VOCAL" IS ALLOWED. ASPIRE will not
provide a microphone. The Production category in the Line division is limited to 6
MINUTES, and must have a minimum of 19 performers.
TIME LIMITS:
Solo, Duet/Trio, Small and Large Group entries are limited to 3 minutes, and the
Line category is limited to 6 minutes. An automatic 5-point deduction per judge will
be made for any act over the time limit.
METHOD OF ADJUDICATION:
Only top qualified judges from a state other than the state of the competition will be
selected. The scores and comments reflect the opinions of the judges and not
necessarily the opinions of the ASPIRE Directors and Staff. Judges will score on
Technique (15-35 Points)
Execution (15-30 Points)
Showmanship (5-25 Points), and
Choreography (5-10 Points).
Please note that the ASPIRE Dance Competition and Scholarship Convention
distinguishes itself from other competitions by following scoring procedures
advocated by the American Educational Research Association in specifying score
level spreads for the purpose of evaluation. The ASPIRE scoring system ensures
that only the most outstanding performances will score at the Platinum and High
Gold level of adjudication. ASPIRE holds the philosophy that dancers will benefit
from an assessment that actually spreads the dancers ability levels and awards a
wide variety of awards instead of awarding the majority of awards at one specific
level.
ASPIRE's ELITE adjudicated scoring system is as follows:
Platinum - Reflects an outstanding performance, indicating a college-ready
or advanced/professional dance training-ready performer (there are very
few who score at this level of adjudication, and rarely does a younger dancer
score in this proficiency range)
High Gold - Reflects an excellent performance from a college-bound or
pre-professional dance program-ready dancer (younger dancers rarely score
in this proficiency range)
Gold- Reflects an above average performance, a high level of commitment
to dance training and exhibits potential in the dance field with continued
training
High Silver- Reflects a dancer with a strong work ethic and aptitude in dance,
as well as the external performance factors that indicate promise in the
dance field
Silver- Reflects a very solid routine, strong work ethic, and exemplifies an
aptitude in dance
Bronze - Reflects a proficiency with the dance elements and potential as a
dancer with continued training
ASPIRE TITLE COMPETITION:
Age Groups for Male and Female Dancers (awarded separately):
Petite - age 7 - 8
Junior - age 9 - 10
Pre-Teen - age 11 - 12
Teen - age 13 - 15
Senior - age 16 - 18
Adult - age 19 and older
ASPIRE TITLE SCORING:
A solo dance routine is competed in any category/division of the ASPIRE
competition. Multiple solos by the same dancer may be entered for the ASPIRE
Title for an additional fee. The total solo scores of 300 points possible is added to
the Title score of 150 points possible (50 points per judge allocated such that 20
possible points may be obtained for the biography and 30 possible points may be
obtained for the dance combination). When multiple solos are upgraded for the
title, the highest of the upgraded solo scores is used.
During the ASPIRE Title portion of the competition, each contestant will walk to the
center stage and give a biographical statement that includes ONLY their name,
age, city, state, studio and teacher. The dancer will then move downstage and
perform their best dance combination in 15 seconds or less. No props are allowed
for the dance combination. Upon completion of the dance combination, the dancer
will return to the line-up.
ASPIRE Title Competition Attire for the biographical statement and dance
combination shall consist of active dancewear and any type of dance shoe. NO
COSTUMES are permitted to be worn during the biographical statement and dance
combination. Attire such as leotard and tights, jazz pants, or dance shorts, etc. are
appropriate.
Any infraction of the rules for attire, completing the biographical statement or the
dance combination will result in a 5-point deduction per infraction.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Individual audio-cassette tapes with judges' critiques will be given to the Studio
Director. Each act will receive an individual cassette tape per act per judge.
Cassette tapes will be released along with the individual score sheets at the end of
each awards segment. Judges score sheets and tapes will be returned to the
STUDIO DIRECTOR ONLY unless our office is notified prior to the competition in
writing. Each act will be judged from an adjudicated point system. With this scoring
system, there may be multiple Platinum, High Gold, Gold, High Silver, Silver, and
Bronze awards for each category.
TOP 10 AWARDS:
There must be a minimum of 3 acts in each Petite, Junior, Pre-Teen, Teen, Senior,
and Adult division to award the cash prizes. The same solo contestant cannot
place more than once in the Top 10 High Point awards, however, he/she will be
recognized.
REGIONAL PRIZES AND AWARDS:
Special awards will be awarded to each Platinum, High Gold, Gold, High Silver,
Silver and Bronze solo and duet/trio winners. For all Small Groups, Large Groups
and Lines each member of the performing team will receive an appropriate award.
All performers are automatically eligible for "High Point" with the exception of
Teacher and Parent categories. Each Petite, Junior, Pre-Teen, Teen, Senior, and
Adult Solo High Point winner will receive a CASH award. Each Petite, Junior,
Pre-Teen, Teen, Senior, and Adult Duet/Trio High Point winner will receive a CASH
award. Each Petite, Junior, Pre-Teen, Teen, Senior, and Adult Small and Large
Group High Point winner will receive a CASH award and each Petite, Junior,
Pre-Teen, Teen, Senior, and Adult Line High Point winner will receive a CASH
award. There must be a minimum of 3 acts in each Petite, Junior, Pre-Teen, Teen,
Senior, and Adult division of competition to award the cash prizes. The Top Ten
Finalists for each Petite, Junior, Pre-Teen, Teen, Senior, and Adult division will be
announced and will receive a studio plaque. All CASH prizes are mailed to the
studio director or teacher, unless entered as an independent. In the case of a tie for
the Top Ten Finalists, the auditor will add the Technique scores together, followed
by the Execution score. If the tie is still not broken, score sheets will be returned to
the judges for a final decision. There are no ties for any High Point awards.
Triple Crown Awards - Compete for this prestigious title by upgrading 3
routines entered in three different dance categories. Same soloists are
required for Triple Crown Solo entries. Same duo/trio dancers are required
for Triple Crown Duo/Trio entries. However, groups of any size can be
combined for the Triple Crown as long as 60% of the dancers in the smallest
group are in the other two routines. Lines are ineligible for the triple crown.
Dancers must be in costume or team uniform for the award ceremony.
Choreography awards will be presented at each regional event.
Any Regional 1st place High Point winners may NOT compete the same
routine at another Regional event during the same competition season.
2008 REGIONAL ENTRY FEES:
$75 per Solo
$97 per ASPIRE Title Solo
$87 per Duet/Trio act
$26 person for Small Groups
$26 per person for Large Groups
$26 per person for the Line category
Triple Crown upgrade is $7 per routine.
ALL ENTRIES AND PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN OUR OFFICE 30 DAYS
PRIOR TO THE COMPETITION DATE. PAYMENTS RECEIVED AFTER THE 30 DAY
DEADLINE MAY BE ASSESSED A 10% LATE FEE. IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID YOUR
ENTRY FEES BY THE DEADLINE DATE, WE REQUIRE PAYMENT BY CREDIT
CARD, CERTIFIED FUNDS or CASH. WE CANNOT ACCEPT CHECKS FOR
ENTRIES AFTER THE DEADLINE. ENTRIES ARE NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL FULL
PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED. NO CHANGES WILL BE ALLOWED ONCE THE
SCHEDULE HAS BEEN POSTED EXCEPT WITH A MEDICAL DOCUMENTED
INJURY. Any approved changes to entries after the schedule has been sent will be
assessed a $10.00 per entry charge. ASPIRE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE
ANY ENTRY.
REWARDING REBATES:
We reward studios for sending their completed competition entries with full
payment that are post-marked with a valid check or credit card or faxed with a valid
credit card 5 weeks prior to the first day of the competition. Call us for more
information on rebate rewards!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Dancers, teachers and studio directors throughout the United States know they can
depend on ASPIRE Dance Competitions and Scholarship Conventions for quality
and professionalism. In order to provide "clean-cut" entertainment for our
audiences, it is insisted that all ASPIRE entries are suitable for family viewing in
theme, costuming, lyrics and choreography. Suggestive, sexual or violent content is
not acceptable on the ASPIRE stage. At the discretion of the JUDGES,
inappropriate dances will, at minimum, have points deducted and will NOT be
eligible for Top 10 Awards. Please contact our National Headquarters if you need
further clarification of our guidelines.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
An exact time schedule will be posted on the ASPIRE Web Page at
www.aspiredancecompetition.com. Schedules may vary from location to location,
depending on the number of acts that are registered. We suggest that you block all
days listed on the dates scheduled to guarantee your participation. Any act going
out of the scheduled order (other than approved costume delays) will be subject to
a 9-point total deduction. Not more than 50% of any Duet/Trio or Group may be the
same and compete against themselves in the same age group of the same
category. Cassette Tapes & CDs should be turned in when you check-in at the
dance competition. It is asked that all music be recorded at the proper speed.
Speed control will NOT be adjusted at the competitions. ASPIRE will allow CDs,
however we do ask that backup tapes be available. If you choose to use CDs they
must be labeled properly with the name of the performer for solo and name of the
music for groups on the CD and back of CD Case. It is also requested that you
have one CD per act. Soloists must have their name on the tape label; Duet/Trio
and Groups should have the name of the music clearly marked on the tape label.
All performance tapes can be picked up immediately after your act has performed.
ASPIRE is not responsible for any cassette tapes or CDs that are not picked up at
the event.
PROPS:
FOR SAFETY MEASURES, ALL PROPS (FREE STANDING OR HAND HELD) ARE
RESTRICTED TO A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 12 FEET. IN ADDITION, A DANCER MAY
NOT STAND ABOVE 6FT. THE USE OF SAFETY RAILINGS MAY BE USED,
HOWEVER THE TOTAL PROP HEIGHT WITH RAILINGS MAY NOT EXCEED 12 FT.
NO LIVE ANIMALS ARE PERMITTED ON THE STAGE. NO DANGEROUS PROPS
ARE ALLOWED ON STAGE. EXAMPLE : FIRE, SWORDS, KNIVES OR ANY ITEMS
HAVING SHARP POINTS OR EDGES. IN ADDITION, NO FORM OF LIQUID OR GEL
MAY BE USED THAT WOULD AFFECT THE DANCING SURFACE. ABSOLUTELY
NO ITEMS MAY BE THROWN OR SHOT OFF THE FRONT OF THE STAGE. ANY
VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE RULES MAY RESULT IN THE ACT NOT BEING
ELIGIBLE FOR THE TOP TEN AND THE AWARDS WILL BE ANNOUNCED FOR
ADJUDICATION SCORES ONLY. Please contact our National Headquarters if you
need further clarification of prop guidelines. Props must be essential to the act and
must be carried on stage by the performer or your own staff (instructor, parent,
coach, etc.). The placement of props, mats, etc., must be completed within 2
minutes. The timing of the act will begin after the 2-minute prep time. Performers
must be prepared to completely clear the stage in the event of any loose items
(feathers, streamers,etc.) Absolutely no littering of the stage is allowed.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Absolutely NO COACHING is allowed.
Video Taping and Photography with a video recording device, including digital
cameras and/or cellular phones, Movie Cameras, and cameras of any kind are
strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.
One studio manger or teacher is required to check-in backstage 3 acts prior
to the scheduled performance. Failure to do so many result in the number
being skipped and/or penalized.
Out of respect for all dancers, spectators are expected to enter and exit the
theater in-between performances only.
Protests must be submitted in writing, signed, and delivered to the ASPIRE
event director within 30 minutes following the act in question.
No smoking or alcoholic beverages are allowed in any part of the
competition area or venue property.
By entering an ASPIRE Competition and/or Scholarship Convention, you
release your performance for video and photographic reproduction.
ASPIRE Dance Competition and Scholarship Convention, its directors, staff
or associates, shall in no way assume any responsibility for accidents or
theft.
ASPIRE Dance Competition and Scholarship Convention reserves the right to
cancel any competition if a minimal number of entries is not received. In such
instances, all monies will be refunded.
Copyright ©2007 National Learning and Achievement Organization, Inc., all
rights reserved.
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