2015
REGIONALS
South Africa Regional Qualifier
October 5-12, 2014
Aula Theater, University of Pretoria, South Africa
ADA
SOUTH AFRICA RULES
CLASSIFICATIONS ADA Offers 3 levels of competition:
TODDLER LEVEL: This Classification is an opportunity for dancers 6 and under to compete for their own Overall Awards! Soloists must be no older than 6 by the date of competition and the average age of dancers in duets and groups can not exceed 6 years of age. Toddlers are not eligible for Dancer of the Year Titles or Dance Offs.
BEGINNING (PRIMARY) LEVEL: This Classification is for students who are new to competitive dance experience and who train three hours per week or less. “Training” includes all dance forms studied, not just the subject entered. The Beginning Level will have separate Overall Awards and will be eligible for “special awards”. The are not eligible for Overall Awards presented in the Competitive Level.
COMPETITIVE LEVEL: This classification is for dancers with competitive experience. The Competitive Level will have separate Overall Awards. Dancers in this classification will be eligible for “Special Awards” and solos will be automatically entered in their age group’s “Dancer of the Year” Competition at no extra cost.
SUBJECTS: Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Pointe, Lyric, Acrobatics/Gymnastics, Clogging, Song & Dance, Modern, Musical Theater/Character, Hip Hop/Funk/Street Dance, Adagio, Pom Pon/Cheerleading, Irish Step, Dance Team, Contemporary, Contemporary Ballet/Pointe, Belly Dancing, Disco, Bollywood, Folk Dance, Line Dance, Open
CATEGORY & TIME LIMITS Solo (2:45 min. time limit) Duo/Trio (3 min. time limit) Small Group, 4-8 Dancers (3.5 min. time limit) Large Group, 9 - 17 Dancers (3.5 min. time limit) Production, 10 or more Dancers (10 min. time limit) Time limits will be strictly enforced!
ENTRY FEES: Solo: R250-00 Duo-Trio: R120-00 Small Group: R100-00 Large Group: R100-00 Production: R100-00
Additional R150-00 affiliation fee if not member of D.A.N.C.E. International.
AGE LEVELS Toddlers - Average age 6 or less Young Dancer Division 7-9 Junior Dancer Division 10-12 Teen Dancer Division 13-15 Senior Dancer Division 16-21 Adult Division 22 & Over Ages are determined by the first day of the competition. Average the ages of the dancers in a group and divide that number by the amount of dancers in that group, dropping all decimals. In the case of duo /trios having a wide age span, don duo/trio entry may enter an age level less than the one lower than the oldest dancer performing. Dancers qualifying for “Dancer of the Year” competition will be considered for titles based on their age as of the first day of the USA National Competition 2015. Teachers will be asked to supply this information before the finals for “Dancer of the Year”.
THE ADJUDICATION SYSTEM Judges have 100 points each. Judges scores are averaged for final scores. 70 - 76 Bronze Medal 77 - 79 High Bronze Medal 80 - 84 Silver Medal 85 - 89 High Silver Medal 90 - 93 Gold Medal 94 - 100 Ultimate Gold Medal
OFFICIAL ENTRY PROCESS Entry forms can be found online: www.dance-international.co..za Entry forms and information are also available by e-mail: ina@dance-international.co.za. or by facebook: Dance International
CASH SCHOLARSHIPS: TODDLER OVERALL HIGH SCORE DUO - PRODUCTION 2000.00 Rand ($200 US) DANCE OFF WINNERS 7-12 2000.00 Rand DANCE OFF WINNERS 13-21 2000.00 Rand
DANCE OFFS:WHAT ARE THE DANCE OFFS? The Dance Offs are an exciting event held at the very end of the competition that determines the OVERALL winners in both the 7-12 age level and the 13-21 age level for the Duo through Production Categories. Soloists are not eligible to compete in the DANCE OFFS. The Judges select the Top 7-10 entries in each of the two age levels from the entire week of competition to dance again to determine the Overall Dance Off Winners!
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE DANCE OFFS? At the end of each day, the titles of the highest scoring dances so far will be posted for all to see. Teachers and dancers must watch the board as the week goes along to see how they are doing in the placement for the top 7 - 10 dances. Judges will then review the list and on the very last day of competition, the final DANCE OFF PARTICIPANTS list will be posted! Occasionally the Judges will add a number that they wish to see again that may not have been previously posted on the list! No one is guaranteed a position in the DANCE OFFS until the very last dance on the very last day and the FINAL DANCE OFF PARTICIPANTS list has been posted. Studios are allowed only two (2) entries in each of the Dance Off Levels. If more have qualified, judges will decided which two dances they would like to appear on the FINAL DANCE OFF list.
WORKSHOPS American Dance Awards believes in the importance of motivating and educating all dancers on their individual paths to success. In keeping with our commitment, a wide variety of Workshop classes will be offered at all levels by the ADA Staff during the ADA South Africa Event. A Schedule for these classes will be available prior to the event. Teachers should plan to attend our TEACHER’S WRAP UP session on the last day where they will have the opportunity to hear from the judges, ask questions and share information about the ADA experience.
HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE IN REGIONAL OR NATIONAL EVENTS IN THE UNITED STATES? Dancers must receive a Silver Medal or higher to qualify for the USA NATIONALS. All rules and regulations governing our US and CANADIAN competitions can be found on line at www.americandanceawards.com On line registration is required for these events. Deadlines along with hotel and travel information are also available at our web site. Contact Ina or Amanda with information about how Dance International can help you participate in the US events.
TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE FOLLOWING OVERALL HIGH SCORE ENTRIES: TODDLER SOLO (1st, 2nd, 3rd) TODDLER DUO/TRIO (1st, 2nd, 3rd) TODDLER SMALL GROUP (1st, 2nd, 3rd) TODDLER LARGE GROUP and PRODUCTION (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 7-12 SOLO ((1st, 2nd, 3rd) 7-12 DUO/TRIO (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 7-12 SMALL GROUP (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 7-12 LARGE GROUP and PRODUCTION (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 13 AND OVER SOLO ((1st, 2nd, 3rd) 13 AND OVER DUO/TRIO (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 13 AND OVER SMALL GROUP (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 13 AND OVER LARGE GROUP & PRODUCTION (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
DANCE OFF WINNERS 7-12: FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD PLACE 13 AND OVER: FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD PLACE
RIGHT TO REFUSE ENTRIES The American Dance Awards Inc. and its directors have the right to refuse any entries at any time.
MUSIC POLICY: CD’S ONLY! ADA requires a studio representative to turn in ALL CD’s for that day at one time. CD’s must be labeled with your code letter, entry number and name of routine. CD’s must be in order of the entry numbers. Turn music in to the sound table one hour prior to the studio’s first performance of the day. Each CD should contain only ONE song and entry.
SPECIAL AWARDS The special awards are based on the unique qualities of a particular entry that may not always be reflected in the medal standing. These awards are presented at each Prize Giving Session.
DIAMOND CHOREOGRAPHY AWARDS Choreography awards for DUO through PRODUCTION are presented at each age level and are called the “DIAMOND AWARD”. SOLO choreographers will have their own awards at the judges determination. These awards will be given at the conclusion of the competition along with the DANCE OFF Prize Giving.
DANCER OF THE YEAR The soloists with the highest performance score in their respective age level will be considered as finalist for DANCER OF THE YEAR TITLES. Judges will make the final determination as to who will win these titles. Top scoring dancers may be asked to perform again to determine title winners. All winners are encouraged to participate in the ADA NATIONAL FINALS in the UNITED STATES to represent SOUTH AFRICA. Dancers ages are determined by their age as of the first day of the 2015 ADA National Finals.
AGE LEVELS
7 - 9 YOUNG DANCER OF THE YEAR (Male and Female)
10-12 JUNIOR DANCER OF THE YEAR (Male and Female)
13-15 TEEN DANCER OF THE YEAR (Male and Female)
16 - 21 DANCER OF THE YEAR (Male and Female)
CLASSIFICATIONS ADA Offers 3 levels of competition:
TODDLER LEVEL: This Classification is an opportunity for dancers 6 and under to compete for their own Overall Awards! Soloists must be no older than 6 by the date of competition and the average age of dancers in duets and groups can not exceed 6 years of age. Toddlers are not eligible for Dancer of the Year Titles or Dance Offs.
BEGINNING (PRIMARY) LEVEL: This Classification is for students who are new to competitive dance experience and who train three hours per week or less. “Training” includes all dance forms studied, not just the subject entered. The Beginning Level will have separate Overall Awards and will be eligible for “special awards”. The are not eligible for Overall Awards presented in the Competitive Level.
COMPETITIVE LEVEL: This classification is for dancers with competitive experience. The Competitive Level will have separate Overall Awards. Dancers in this classification will be eligible for “Special Awards” and solos will be automatically entered in their age group’s “Dancer of the Year” Competition at no extra cost.
SUBJECTS: Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Pointe, Lyric, Acrobatics/Gymnastics, Clogging, Song & Dance, Modern, Musical Theater/Character, Hip Hop/Funk/Street Dance, Adagio, Pom Pon/Cheerleading, Irish Step, Dance Team, Contemporary, Contemporary Ballet/Pointe, Belly Dancing, Disco, Bollywood, Folk Dance, Line Dance, Open
CATEGORY & TIME LIMITS Solo (2:45 min. time limit) Duo/Trio (3 min. time limit) Small Group, 4-8 Dancers (3.5 min. time limit) Large Group, 9 - 17 Dancers (3.5 min. time limit) Production, 10 or more Dancers (10 min. time limit) Time limits will be strictly enforced!
ENTRY FEES: Solo: R250-00 Duo-Trio: R120-00 Small Group: R100-00 Large Group: R100-00 Production: R100-00
Additional R150-00 affiliation fee if not member of D.A.N.C.E. International.
AGE LEVELS Toddlers - Average age 6 or less Young Dancer Division 7-9 Junior Dancer Division 10-12 Teen Dancer Division 13-15 Senior Dancer Division 16-21 Adult Division 22 & Over Ages are determined by the first day of the competition. Average the ages of the dancers in a group and divide that number by the amount of dancers in that group, dropping all decimals. In the case of duo /trios having a wide age span, don duo/trio entry may enter an age level less than the one lower than the oldest dancer performing. Dancers qualifying for “Dancer of the Year” competition will be considered for titles based on their age as of the first day of the USA National Competition 2015. Teachers will be asked to supply this information before the finals for “Dancer of the Year”.
THE ADJUDICATION SYSTEM Judges have 100 points each. Judges scores are averaged for final scores. 70 - 76 Bronze Medal 77 - 79 High Bronze Medal 80 - 84 Silver Medal 85 - 89 High Silver Medal 90 - 93 Gold Medal 94 - 100 Ultimate Gold Medal
OFFICIAL ENTRY PROCESS Entry forms can be found online: www.dance-international.co..za Entry forms and information are also available by e-mail: ina@dance-international.co.za. or by facebook: Dance International
CASH SCHOLARSHIPS: TODDLER OVERALL HIGH SCORE DUO - PRODUCTION 2000.00 Rand ($200 US) DANCE OFF WINNERS 7-12 2000.00 Rand DANCE OFF WINNERS 13-21 2000.00 Rand
DANCE OFFS:WHAT ARE THE DANCE OFFS? The Dance Offs are an exciting event held at the very end of the competition that determines the OVERALL winners in both the 7-12 age level and the 13-21 age level for the Duo through Production Categories. Soloists are not eligible to compete in the DANCE OFFS. The Judges select the Top 7-10 entries in each of the two age levels from the entire week of competition to dance again to determine the Overall Dance Off Winners!
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE DANCE OFFS? At the end of each day, the titles of the highest scoring dances so far will be posted for all to see. Teachers and dancers must watch the board as the week goes along to see how they are doing in the placement for the top 7 - 10 dances. Judges will then review the list and on the very last day of competition, the final DANCE OFF PARTICIPANTS list will be posted! Occasionally the Judges will add a number that they wish to see again that may not have been previously posted on the list! No one is guaranteed a position in the DANCE OFFS until the very last dance on the very last day and the FINAL DANCE OFF PARTICIPANTS list has been posted. Studios are allowed only two (2) entries in each of the Dance Off Levels. If more have qualified, judges will decided which two dances they would like to appear on the FINAL DANCE OFF list.
WORKSHOPS American Dance Awards believes in the importance of motivating and educating all dancers on their individual paths to success. In keeping with our commitment, a wide variety of Workshop classes will be offered at all levels by the ADA Staff during the ADA South Africa Event. A Schedule for these classes will be available prior to the event. Teachers should plan to attend our TEACHER’S WRAP UP session on the last day where they will have the opportunity to hear from the judges, ask questions and share information about the ADA experience.
HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE IN REGIONAL OR NATIONAL EVENTS IN THE UNITED STATES? Dancers must receive a Silver Medal or higher to qualify for the USA NATIONALS. All rules and regulations governing our US and CANADIAN competitions can be found on line at www.americandanceawards.com On line registration is required for these events. Deadlines along with hotel and travel information are also available at our web site. Contact Ina or Amanda with information about how Dance International can help you participate in the US events.
TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE FOLLOWING OVERALL HIGH SCORE ENTRIES: TODDLER SOLO (1st, 2nd, 3rd) TODDLER DUO/TRIO (1st, 2nd, 3rd) TODDLER SMALL GROUP (1st, 2nd, 3rd) TODDLER LARGE GROUP and PRODUCTION (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 7-12 SOLO ((1st, 2nd, 3rd) 7-12 DUO/TRIO (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 7-12 SMALL GROUP (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 7-12 LARGE GROUP and PRODUCTION (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 13 AND OVER SOLO ((1st, 2nd, 3rd) 13 AND OVER DUO/TRIO (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 13 AND OVER SMALL GROUP (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 13 AND OVER LARGE GROUP & PRODUCTION (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
DANCE OFF WINNERS 7-12: FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD PLACE 13 AND OVER: FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD PLACE
RIGHT TO REFUSE ENTRIES The American Dance Awards Inc. and its directors have the right to refuse any entries at any time.
MUSIC POLICY: CD’S ONLY! ADA requires a studio representative to turn in ALL CD’s for that day at one time. CD’s must be labeled with your code letter, entry number and name of routine. CD’s must be in order of the entry numbers. Turn music in to the sound table one hour prior to the studio’s first performance of the day. Each CD should contain only ONE song and entry.
SPECIAL AWARDS The special awards are based on the unique qualities of a particular entry that may not always be reflected in the medal standing. These awards are presented at each Prize Giving Session.
DIAMOND CHOREOGRAPHY AWARDS Choreography awards for DUO through PRODUCTION are presented at each age level and are called the “DIAMOND AWARD”. SOLO choreographers will have their own awards at the judges determination. These awards will be given at the conclusion of the competition along with the DANCE OFF Prize Giving.
DANCER OF THE YEAR The soloists with the highest performance score in their respective age level will be considered as finalist for DANCER OF THE YEAR TITLES. Judges will make the final determination as to who will win these titles. Top scoring dancers may be asked to perform again to determine title winners. All winners are encouraged to participate in the ADA NATIONAL FINALS in the UNITED STATES to represent SOUTH AFRICA. Dancers ages are determined by their age as of the first day of the 2015 ADA National Finals.
AGE LEVELS
7 - 9 YOUNG DANCER OF THE YEAR (Male and Female)
10-12 JUNIOR DANCER OF THE YEAR (Male and Female)
13-15 TEEN DANCER OF THE YEAR (Male and Female)
16 - 21 DANCER OF THE YEAR (Male and Female)