UNITED STATES DANCESPORT TEAM
Represent your Country! Experience World Competition! You Could be the next World Champion!
WORLD DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN EUROPE!
Represent your Country! Experience World Competition! You Could be the next World Champion!
WORLD DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN EUROPE!
FORMS
WHAT IS THE USA DANCE TEAM?
Being selected allows dancers to represent their country and compete internationally. Dancers travel to Europe and compete in an Olympic style event against 30+ nations who all vie for Gold, Silver or Bronze medals. This event is organized by the International Dance Organization (IDO) – www.ido-dance.com. The IDO website includes the history, mission statement, rules, schedules and all other pertinent information you may want or need.
HOW DO I GET ON THE USA TEAM?
Being selected allows dancers to represent their country and compete internationally. Dancers travel to Europe and compete in an Olympic style event against 30+ nations who all vie for Gold, Silver or Bronze medals. This event is organized by the International Dance Organization (IDO) – www.ido-dance.com. The IDO website includes the history, mission statement, rules, schedules and all other pertinent information you may want or need.
HOW DO I GET ON THE USA TEAM?
Any routine that earns a gold or ultimate gold award at an American
Dance Awards Regional Competition is eligible for placement on Team USA. The final selection will be
made through a video review process. Dancers/routines interested in competing for world titles will be re-
quired to submit a DVD of the performance. The final selection will be made by reviewing all video submis-
sions by a panel of qualified IDO judges. The video review will be held at the Sheraton New York Hotel, 811
7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 on Sunday, July 21, 2013. Times to be announced. The review is open to all
teachers, choreographers and parents at no charge. Attendance is not required for selection to the USA
Team. Dancers who do not attend an American Dance Awards Regional are still eligible to submit videos
for the selection process for an additional charge. (See Entry Fees)
HOW DO THE EVENTS RUN?
HOW DO THE EVENTS RUN?
The world events are run Olympic style with performers from nations worldwide
participating. Due to the number of dancers/routines competing, dancers compete in rounds and can
be eliminated or move on to the next round. There are preliminary, quarter finals, semi-finals and then the
finals where the top six in each category compete for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals just like in the Olym-
pics. There is an official awards ceremony, again just like the Olympics, where the dancers are presented
with their medals. The national anthem of the gold medal country is played and the flags from the top
three countries are raised.
World Qualifying Policies
World Qualifying Policies
Time
Limits, categories and some other regulations differ from those of ADA.
Dancers may qualify for the World Championships under the time limits
of ADA but will be divided into the categories listed below:Solo
Male, Solo Female, Duo (2 dancers), Trio (3 dancers in Tap Only) Group
(3-7 dancers), and Formation (8-24 dancers), Production 25 dancers and
over – no limit)
Note: In the Production Category there are no age restrictions.In
the qualifying event only, it is permissible to use music and time
limits that comply with ADA rules. For International events, it must be
within the time limits specified in the World Competition event facts
section below. SUBSTITUTION DANCERS
– You may substitute no more than 50% of a duo, small group or
formation. If you qualify a small group of 5, you may fill the
additional number of dancers permitted, so you may add 2. The same
applies to Formation. CHOREOGRAPHY
– You are not required to dance the same piece that you qualified with.
If you feel that you would like to create a stronger piece you may do
so. Since the time limit is 4:00 minutes for formation, you are
encouraged to change your choreography accordingly.If you have any further questions regarding International Competition, please direct them to Bill Fowler. Email: tapper5678@aol.com
WHEN ARE THE WORLD EVENTS HELD?
WHEN ARE THE WORLD EVENTS HELD?
World Championships are held throughout the year based on the
type of dance. For a complete list of events go to www.ido-dance.com. Click on competitions and then
the year you are interested in.
TRAVEL: From the USA you will fly to a major airport in Europe. Some times you will then be required to con-
nect to your destination city. Transfers from the airport and hotel reservations are typically arranged
through the event organizer.
PASSPORT: Everyone traveling will need a valid passport. Be sure to apply as early as possible.
WORLD COMPETITION FEES: Below are the fees to compete internationally:
USA TEAM ENTRY FEE – Payable when submitting your DVD for review. (See entry Fees for Qualifying
Event)
USA LICENSE: $10 payable to United States Dance Sport Federation (USDSF). This fee is required when
submitting your DVD for review.
INTERNATIONAL LICENSE: 5 Euro per dancer. This is a one time fee. The USDSF (United States Dance
Sport Federation) will apply for the licenses for all USA dancers. Dancers will pay for and pick up the
license when they check in at the world event.
REGISTRATON FEE AND START FEE: 10 AND 15 Euro per dancer. Paid directly to the organizer at the world
event. Dancers pay these only once no matter how many times they dance.
GENERAL INFORMATION: It is your responsibility to check the International Rules at www.ido-dance.com
Click Rules, then Competition Rules, then Dance Sport Rules and scroll to the parts pertaining to age, time
limits, etc. Time limits can be ADA regional length for qualifying event but must comply with IDO's time lim-
its for the World Events. Make sure that you read the rules and understand them, so dancers are not penal-
ized.
If you have any questions please contact Mr. William Fowler (IDO Honor-
ary Lifetime President) at tapper5678@aol.com
The United States Dancesport Team was established to provide the opportunity for dancers to compete in annual World Show Dance and Hip Hop Championships. Dancers from around the world will compete for world titles along with dancers representing 40 or more other countries. Many talented young people, because of lack of financial means, are denied the chance to compete. It is the goal of this organization to raise money to supply airfare, hotel, food and team uniforms to approximately 100 dancers each year.DISCIPLINESBallet/Pointe • Tap • Jazz • Lyrical • Modern • Acrobatic • Hip Hop • ShowdanceBollywood • Folk Dance • Belly Dance • Break Dance • Dance Production DIVISIONS Solo Female • Solo Male • Duo • Trio (Tap only) • Group (4-7 dancers)Formation (8-24 dancers) • Production (25+ dancers) AGE DIVISIONS Children (7-11) • Junior (12-15) • Adult (16 and over)All dancers who reside in the USA and receive a Gold or Elite Gold award at Headliners are eligible to qualify for the USA Dance Team. The final selection of the USA Dance Team will be made through a video review process by a panel of qualified IDO judges. For more information on the International Dance Organization, visit their website at www.ido-dance.com To review the Dancesport Rules and Regulations associated with IDO World events, visit:http://www.ido-dance.com/ceis/ido/rules/competitionRules.html VIDEO REVIEW INFORMATION DATE: June 8, 2014LOCATION: Marriott Hotel, 1401 Route 10 East, East Hanover, NJ 07981 - Skylands Conference RoomTIMES: To be determinedThe video review will be open to all teachers, choreographers and parents.There is no charge for this event. Attendance is not required for selection to the USA Dance Team.
FOR OFFICIAL ENTRY FORMS VISIT www.americandanceawards.com.
Click on USA
Dance Team. Fill out Official Entry Form, USA Team Summary Page, and United States Dance
Sport Federation Form. Mail DVD and forms along with entry fees to: American Dance
Awards, 7 Corporate Drive, Unit 101, North Haven, CT 06473. Deadline for this years qualify-
ing event is May 30, 2013. Questions? 203-985-8144 or adainfo@aol.com.
ENTRY FEES (For entries that attended an ADA Regional.)
Solo: $50.00 per routine
Duo: $75.00 per routine
Trio: (Tap Championship only) $100.00 per routine
Group: (4-7 Dancers) $150.00 per routine
Formation: (8-24 Dancers) $200.00 per routine
Production: (25 or more Dancers) $250.00 per routine
ENTRY FEES (For entries that did not attend an ADA Regional.)
Solo: $75.00 per routine
Duo: $100.00 per routine
Trio: (Tap Championship only) $125.00 per routine
Group: (4-7 Dancers) $175.00 per routine
Formation: (8-24 Dancers) $225.00 per routine
Production: (25 or more Dancers) $275.00 per routine
All fees are required with DVD submission. Checks payable to ADA. Memo: World Qualifying Event.
On completing the necessary forms and payment of fees: Dancers competing in any IDO or World Event,
hereby release the staff and/or sponsors mentioned from any claims for damages, injuries or loss of property.
All participants, teachers and parents agree to accept the judges decision as final.
World Competition Event Facts THE UNITED STATES “TEAM” REPRESENTATIVES MUST AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:•
Understand and obey all IDO Rules, including the competitors code of
conduct as outlined in the official IDO Rules, which may be found at the
IDO web site: www.ido-dance.com•
Be licensed as a World Class Competitor by the IDO. (fee: 15 Euro),
along with the start fee of 15 Euro. The license is for a lifetime
license. • To notify the American Dance Awards International Competition Director Mr. Bill Fowler @tapper5678@aol.com immediately if you are unable to fulfill your duties as a team representative.•
Choreography may be changed or altered as the need arises, but must
conform to the moral and ethical standards set by the American Dance
Awards and IDO• The number of dancers cannot increase or decrease
more than 50% unless express permission has been granted by the American
Dance Awards.• The international Skating System of Judging will be
used in all World Class Qualifying Events. A highly qualified panel of
judges will be assembled from America’s most talentedand
respected Dance elite. An independent, registered adjudicator of the
International Dance Organization or the United States DanceSport
Competition Federation, willtabulate all events and record all scores.
Determining Age Levels For World Competition
A competitor’s age division is determined by his or her year of birth as it falls within the calendar year of the competition.Duos: For duos or couples, the eldest partner’s date of birth determines the age division. A partner no more than two years younger than the lower age limit may dance in an older division, but the age span cannot exceed three years.Example, One dancer is 10 and one is 13, they may dance in the Junior Division but if the youngest dancer is only 9 they may not.
Note 1: While younger dancers may dance “up” an age division, the reverse is not possible and older dancers may not dance “down” a division.
Note 2: A younger dancer who dances “up” a division as outlined above, such as a child of 11 dancing in the Junior Duo division, MUST dance in that age division in the category for the remainder of the competition year. He or she may NOT dance in the children’s division with a different partner, but he or she COULD dance in the younger children’s division in Small Group, Formation or Production.
Small Group and Formation: Younger dancers may dance in an older age division under the following condition.• 10 & 11 year old dancers may dance in the Junior age division as long as they do not outnumber the older dancers. 9 year old and under are not allowed to dance in an older age division• 14 & 15 year old dancers may dance in the Adult division as long as they do not outnumber the older dancers. Dancers who are 13 and under are not allowed to dance in the older age division.
NOTE I HAVE TAKEN OUT SENIOR AGE DIVISION AS IT NO LONGER EXISTS.
World Championship Time Limits
Solos & Duos – 1:45-2:15 min
Groups – 2:30-3:00 min.
Formations 2:30-4 min.
Production 5 minute minimum - 8 minute maximum
20 minute time limit is allowed for scenery set up and break down.
Please see official Production Rules at the IDOYou may qualify for the team with competition season time limits but they must be changed for the World Event!website: www.ido-dance.comCORRESPONDENCE: All correspondence will be done through the email address you have provided on your registration form. If you would like everything channeled through your Studio, please make sure the correct email address is on that sheet. If not, individual email addresses are preferred.INTERNATIONAL RULES: Bill Fowler will be happy to answer any questions regarding IDO Rules, but you are responsible for reading and adhering to the rules as they apply to your discipline. You will find a complete IDO Rules Book at the IDO web site: www.ido-dance.com All IDO rules are strictly enforced.In the qualifying event only, it is permissible to use music and time limits that comply with US rules. For International events, it must be within the time limits specified above.AGE: Your age is determined by the year you were born. Example: If you are going to be 15 on July 1, 2011, then you are 15 for the entire calendar year 2011LICENSE: All dancers competing in IDO World Events are required to have an International License. I must submit your application and will notify you by email when it is necessary to apply. The lifetime fee is 15€ (Euro) which is about $20.00. You will pay this fee when you pick up your license and check in at the check in counter at the event you are attendingSTART FEES (entry fee) The Start fee for each dancer, no matter how many times you dance is $20.00 and may be paid at check in.NOTE: The IDO and the American Dance Awards, Inc. are not responsible if an International or World event is canceled for any reason.If you have any further questions regarding International Competition, please direct them to Bill Fowler. Email: tapper5678@aol.com
Determining Age Levels For World Competition
A competitor’s age division is determined by his or her year of birth as it falls within the calendar year of the competition.Duos: For duos or couples, the eldest partner’s date of birth determines the age division. A partner no more than two years younger than the lower age limit may dance in an older division, but the age span cannot exceed three years.Example, One dancer is 10 and one is 13, they may dance in the Junior Division but if the youngest dancer is only 9 they may not.
Note 1: While younger dancers may dance “up” an age division, the reverse is not possible and older dancers may not dance “down” a division.
Note 2: A younger dancer who dances “up” a division as outlined above, such as a child of 11 dancing in the Junior Duo division, MUST dance in that age division in the category for the remainder of the competition year. He or she may NOT dance in the children’s division with a different partner, but he or she COULD dance in the younger children’s division in Small Group, Formation or Production.
Small Group and Formation: Younger dancers may dance in an older age division under the following condition.• 10 & 11 year old dancers may dance in the Junior age division as long as they do not outnumber the older dancers. 9 year old and under are not allowed to dance in an older age division• 14 & 15 year old dancers may dance in the Adult division as long as they do not outnumber the older dancers. Dancers who are 13 and under are not allowed to dance in the older age division.
NOTE I HAVE TAKEN OUT SENIOR AGE DIVISION AS IT NO LONGER EXISTS.
World Championship Time Limits
Solos & Duos – 1:45-2:15 min
Groups – 2:30-3:00 min.
Formations 2:30-4 min.
Production 5 minute minimum - 8 minute maximum
20 minute time limit is allowed for scenery set up and break down.
Please see official Production Rules at the IDOYou may qualify for the team with competition season time limits but they must be changed for the World Event!website: www.ido-dance.comCORRESPONDENCE: All correspondence will be done through the email address you have provided on your registration form. If you would like everything channeled through your Studio, please make sure the correct email address is on that sheet. If not, individual email addresses are preferred.INTERNATIONAL RULES: Bill Fowler will be happy to answer any questions regarding IDO Rules, but you are responsible for reading and adhering to the rules as they apply to your discipline. You will find a complete IDO Rules Book at the IDO web site: www.ido-dance.com All IDO rules are strictly enforced.In the qualifying event only, it is permissible to use music and time limits that comply with US rules. For International events, it must be within the time limits specified above.AGE: Your age is determined by the year you were born. Example: If you are going to be 15 on July 1, 2011, then you are 15 for the entire calendar year 2011LICENSE: All dancers competing in IDO World Events are required to have an International License. I must submit your application and will notify you by email when it is necessary to apply. The lifetime fee is 15€ (Euro) which is about $20.00. You will pay this fee when you pick up your license and check in at the check in counter at the event you are attendingSTART FEES (entry fee) The Start fee for each dancer, no matter how many times you dance is $20.00 and may be paid at check in.NOTE: The IDO and the American Dance Awards, Inc. are not responsible if an International or World event is canceled for any reason.If you have any further questions regarding International Competition, please direct them to Bill Fowler. Email: tapper5678@aol.com