Rules & Regulations
Entries
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Competitors may enter only once in each category
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They cannot compete against themselves
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All entries must be received by us by Jan 31, 2025
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“Late Entries" will be considered, if space allows, with a late fee of $25.00/entry charged
Age limits
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Are determined as of December 31, 2024
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Duos/Trios – the age group will be determined by the average age of the group
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Groups – The age of the group will be determined by the average age of all the competitors in the group. (Any number with .5 or more will be rounded up to the next highest: e.g. – 14.5 averages goes into the 15-16 group)
Productions
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All ages are allowed and will complete against each other
Sarah 11
Kendra 12
Nadia 16
Susan 14
Tasha 13
Brianne 15
Jolene 16
97 /7 = 13.85 (This group would be in the 13 -14 age category)
Cancellations
All cancellations or corrections must be given at the tabulation table before the beginning of each session.
There will be NO REFUNDS FOR CANCELLATIONS!
Age groups
The committee reserves the right to combine or split age groups as they see fit or according to entries received.
Music
Studios can download their music through the Dance Genie registration.
Categories
Note: LIP –SYNCHING AND PROPS ARE ALLOWED IN ALL CATEGORIES
The following categories may not contain more than 3 acro tricks. An acro trick is such where the hips pass over the shoulders. You may have 1 tumbling pass included as 1 acro trick. All other tricks are counted individually. Illusions, front and back rolls are NOT considered acro tricks and are allowed in these categories:
Tap:
Any dance routine performed with the emphasis on tap technique and footwork.
Demi – Character / Character Ballet:
Ballet that portrays a specific character, theme, or mood – not necessarily restricted to classical technique; may include pointe routines.
Classical Ballet:
Any ballet routine performed with the emphasis on classical technique – includes soft slipper and pointe routines.
Classical Pointe:
Ballet routine performed in pointe shoes. (Does not include character pointe routines).
Jazz:
Any jazz dance routine. The emphasis should be on jazz technique. If there are a lot of gymnastics, the routine should be entered in Acro or Variety.
Lyrical:
A combination of ballet and jazz that should be an expression of the mood or lyrics of the music.
Musical Theatre:
A combination of acting/dancing portraying a character or theme (often from a Broadway musical or show) – may be performed with or without taps: lip synching is permitted.
Song and Dance:
Any routine containing any combination of singing and dancing. THE MUSIC CHOSEN CANNOT CONTAIN VOCALS.
Contemporary:
A style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements.
Modern:
A dancing style that rejects many strict rules used in classical ballet and focuses on the expression of inner feelings.
Categories continued
Note: LIP –SYNCHING AND PROPS ARE ALLOWED IN ALL CATEGORIES
The following categories may contain acro tricks:
Acro:
A style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It is defined by its athletic character, its unique choreography which seamlessly blends dance and acrobatics, and its use of acrobatics in a dance context.
Variety:
Any dance routine that does not fit in the above categories – i.e: ethnic dances, etc.
Street Jazz/Hip Hop:
Stems from modern-day dance styles such as hip hop, breakdancing, funk and electronic dance. Elements of break dancing and the fluid movements of hip hop are found in the street jazz dance.
Dancer’s Own:
This is its own category and any form of dance will compete against each other. (e.g.) a tap solo will compete against jazz solo (unless decided otherwise by the Danceworks Committee). There will only be Solo and Duo/Trio Divisions broken down into age categories. THE DANCE MUST BE CHOREOGRAPHED BY THE DANCER.
Divisions
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Solo, Duo/Trio (compete in same division),
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Small Group (4-8 dancers),
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Large Group (9-17 dancers)
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Extra Large Group (18 or more dancers)
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Production (must have at least 15 dancers, usually contains segments of different forms of dance, includes a wide variety of ages, and tells a story). **NO AGE CATEGORY SEPARATION – All productions compete against each other.
Age Groups
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Junior 6 and under, 7-8, 9-10,
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Intermediate 11-12, 13-14,
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Senior 15-16, 17-18, 19 & over *19 and over age group will be adjudicated and marked and will receive medals but will not be included in high score or awards & prizes.
Time Limits
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3 minutes for a solo, duo or trio
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4 minutes for small groups (4-8 dancers)
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5 minutes for large groups (9 or more dancers)
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20 minutes for productions
TIMING STARTS WITH THE FIRST MOVEMENT OF THE DANCER(S)
There will be a 15 second grace period before any deduction is made. After that, any routine exceeding its allowed time will be deducted 1 POINT FOR EVERY 5 SECONDS. (I.E. – a solo of 3:20 will lose 1 point: 3 minutes plus the 15 second grace period = 3:15, so the above solo has gone overtime 5 seconds.)
GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AND COURTEOUS BEHAVIOUR IS EXPECTED OF TEACHERS, COMPETITORS, PARENTS, AND SPECTATORS AT ALL TIMES!!
1) Absolutely NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED.
2) Videotaping of your studio’s routine is allowed. Videotaping of another studio’s routine is prohibited. Please remember to stay well back from the stage so you don’t distract the dancers.
3) Parents are welcome in the dressing rooms, but NOT IN THE PRACTICE ROOM AND NOT BACKSTAGE PLEASE!!
$5.00 per dancer
$45.00 per dancer
$30.00 per dancer
$15.00 per dancer
$15.00 per dancer
$15.00 per dancer
Adjudicator
Adjudicator
Jaimie Ashworth
Born and raised in the Greater Vancouver area, Jaimie Ashworth started dancing and performing at the age of 11 and quickly came to realize that this would be her career choice. With a diverse background of jazz, hip-hop, tap, ballet, contemporary, commercial, and musical theatre, Jaimie has had an extensive career as a performer both on stage and behind TV & Film Cameras.
Jaimie spent many years, in her career, traveling and performing around the world, sharing her love and passion for performing with people of North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. She’s had the pleasure to perform in the productions of ‘Broadway’s Christmas Wonderland’ at the Tokyu Theatre Orb, Tokyo’s largest theatre and ‘Conga’, a Latin-fusion show based out of
Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Canada. Jaimie has also toured with Royal Caribbean International as a dancer on the world’s largest cruise ships in their most innovative shows. Jaimie prides herself in her versatility of dance styles which has allowed her to complete contracts on many stages, and often, being in the inaugural cast of these shows.
Most recently, based out of Vancouver, Jaimie has excelled back into the TV & Film industry where she has filmed commercials for companies such as Expedia Travel and Cox Communications. Recent movie credits include “3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost” on the coveted Hallmark Channel and being the body of capturing the Motion Capture movement for the dance scenes, in many of the up and coming Netflix Mattel animations, as Malibu Barbie. TV show credits include many such as “Legends of Tomorrow”,”Riverdale” and “Lucifer”.
Along with extensive training around North America, Jaimie has assisted many names such as Tyce Diorio, Napoleon & Tabitha D’umo, Devin Jamieson, Sean Cheesman, Jason Samuel Smith, Megan Lawson, Jillian Meyers and Gustavo Vargas as a dance convention class assistant. She has been lucky enough to witness the passion and magic of many choreographers like Julio Fuentes, Heather Laura Grey, Taylor James, Marcel and Kevin Wilson and work under them for projects like “Riverdale”, Commercials, Concept Videos and Live
Shows.
Jaimie has a passion for everything movement, dance and fitness and is excited to encourage and experience the next generation of dancers. Before anything, us dancers need to love what we do, and that’s what she is most excited to see.