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Complete Cheer & Dance Championships:
2007 -2008 Dance
Categories, Divisions & General Information
Categories:
Acro Dance: Routine combining dance elements with acrobatics. The
routine may include flexibility moves, contortionist moves and tumbling
passes.
Ballet: Routine must contain classical steps and ballet technique.
Routine may contain contemporary moves and music.
Hip Hop: Street style dance, full of attitude but still must
demonstrate control of movement. . Dance should consist of the latest street
dance styles as seen in current music videos. Routines that are suggestive,
violent or otherwise not age appropriate will be disqualified.
Jazz: Routine must contain basic jazz choreography, with appropriate
music. No more than 20% hip hop. Routine can also contain ballet technique.
Lyrical: Dance that contains a story line which reflects the music,
tone or mood. Routine must demonstrate fluidity, flexibility and control of
movement.
Novelty: This routine must contain a prop. The prop must be the
central part/theme of the choreography. The routine may contain any style of
dance or gymnastics.
Open: For routines that do not fit any of the defined categories.
Pom Pon: The routine must demonstrate precision, sharp and definite
choreography. Routine should contain kicks, leaps, dancing and marching.
Poms must be used at least 75% of the routine.
Production: This routine must utilize two forms of Dance equally.
Example: 50% jazz-50% ballet; OR a routine that uses floor props. The props
must be utilized for the majority of the routine and an integral part of the
choreography.
Step: Routine consists of synchronized rhythmic moves (stepping,
stomping, clapping, etc.) Precision high energy movements
Note:
* Any routine that utilizes props other than Production will be placed in
the Novelty division. Dangerous Props such as fire, swords, knives etc. are
prohibited, as well as Backdrops and hanging pieces.
* A team upon registration may request that a special category be added at
an event. A decision in writing will be made within 48 hours if the category
will be added. The decision is based on the sole discretion of the
competition manager.
* A deduction will be taken for any routine that contains choreography,
music or costume that is considered inappropriate. The routine will not be
eligible for Dance Grand Champion.
Age Divisions:
A dancers age is determined by his or her age as of August 31, 2007.
Petite 8 & under
Junior 9 – 12 years old
Teens 13 – 15 years old
Senior 16 and older
*proof of age may be required
Team Divisions
Studio: Studio team is defined as a team that practices in a
professional dance studio and is not affiliated with any all star or
recreation cheerleading program. Coaches are professionals and compensated
for their time.
Recreation: A recreation dance team is defined as a team that
practices under the direction of volunteer coaches is sanctioned by a
recreation, Y.M.C.A. or other community based organization. Coaches are
non-professionals.
All Star: An All Star dance team is defined as a team that’s primary
function is to compete; team is affiliated with and practices out of an all
star gym.
School: A school team is defined as a dance team whose members attend
the same school, and they perform for school functions and sports events.
College: A college team is defined as a dance team whose members
attend the same college, and they perform for college functions and sports
events.
Team Size/Entry Divisions:
Small Group 4 – 9 members
Large Group 10 – 18 members
Line 19 + members
Time Limits:
Solos, Duets & Trios 3 minutes
Small Groups 4 minutes
Large Groups 4 minutes
Line/Production 5 – 8 minutes
Combined Division Policy:
Recreation, School, College, All Star and Studio divisions will not be
combined. Note: Recreation, School and College dance teams may elect to
register in an all star division.
Awards:
Every Dance team will receive a trophy. Solos, Duets and Trios will be
awarded trophies for 1st – 3rd place. All other participants will be awarded
participation medals and certificates.
Grand Champion Award:
At each event there will be an Overall Dance Grand Champion. A unique and
very special “trophy” will be awarded the winner. A Grand Champion will also
be awarded in the Solo, Duet and Trios division. The team that is awarded
the title “Grand Champion” will be invited back the following year to
compete for free at the same event to defend their Grand Champion title!
Gold Certificates:
All soloist, duets, trios and dance teams that receive an average score of
90% or above, will receive a gold certificate.
Specialty Awards:
Choreography Award: A special award will be given to a Small Group, Large
Group and Line for outstanding choreography.
Sportsmanship Award:
This honor is awarded to the organization or team that demonstrates
courtesy, sportsmanship and respect. This award will be chosen by our event
managers.
Outstanding Costume: A very special award that will be presented to
the team, soloist, duet and/or trio that has an outstanding costume that
fits the feel, mood, design and choreography of the routine.
Judges Award:
This award will be presented to the routine that is the “showstopper” of the
day. This award may be given to a team, solo, duet or trio. The award winner
will be selected by the judges as the routine that is spectacularly
arresting and appealing. More than one may be awarded at each competition.
Additional Specialty Awards specific to each event will be posted on our web
site.
Competing Against a Score:
An average score of 75% must be reached when competing against a score in
order to be awarded first place.
Additional Information:
Registration:
Registration must be received in our office by the official registration
deadline date. Any registrations received after that will incur a $5.00 per
participant charge. At the time of registration Complete Cheer & Dance the
following forms to be completed. (Please be sure to completely and clearly
fill out each form)
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Official Dance, Solo, Duet or Trio Registration form,
please clearly type or print the dance routines name;
- Team Roster (remember to include t-shirt sizes and mark all
flip-floppers/crossovers)
- Team Medical and Release waiver;
- Payment
Entries are not considered “received” until all forms are turned in and
payment is received.
When registration is received, a confirmation email will be sent to the
director of the organization. Within 48 hours of receiving your
registration, an email containing your receipt/invoice, event
informational packet and a note if we are in need of additional
information.
Payment:
Payment may be made by Money Order, Organizational, School, Business or
Cashiers Check. Personal checks will be accepted BUT must be received in
our office 28 days prior to the event. We also accept Purchase Orders from
school or recreation organization. Coming soon we will be accepting credit
cards. If paying by debit credit card, please include notation if there is
a daily limit attached to the debit card.
- Make all checks payable to “Complete Cheer & Dance Championships”
- There is a $35.00 processing fee for all returned checks.
Code of Conduct:
* All directors, coaches, and participants agree to conduct themselves in
a civil and sportsmanlike manner. Any unsportsmanlike behavior will result
in a deduction taken from a team’s score or the team’s disqualification.
* All Competitors, directors, coaches, and studio owners agree to abide by
the judge’s decision. Any questions or concerns about scores shall only be
made to an event mangers or owners. Under no circumstances is anyone
allowed to approach a judge, tabulation or judge’s table.
* It is the responsibility of the director, coach, or owner to make their
participants, participant’s family and friends aware of all the rules
pertaining to each event.
Warm-Up:
Stretches, Spacing, placement of participants may not be done in the
hallways and outside areas. Every Soloist, duet, trio and team will be
assigned ample warm-up time prior to competing. If due to unforeseen
circumstances (sickness, injury) additional time or a place is needed to
realign etc. please see the event director and every effort will be made
to accommodate the request.
Performance Order: Performance order will be emailed to coaches 10 days
before the competition. The performance order will be posted online one
week prior to the competition. Any changes that are requested after the
posting of the performance order may incur a $50.00.
Music: Each team must furnish its’ own music on a high quality CD
or cassette tape Cassettes should be cued and ready to start. Each CD/tape
should be clearly labeled with the team name and contact information. The
CD should only contain one music selection. A coach or team representative
must stay at the D.J. table during the entire performance. This person is
responsible for starting and stopping the music. We can not be responsible
for lost, misplaced, broken CDs and/or Cassettes. Complete Cheer & Dance
Championships highly recommend that a back-up copy of music be available
in case of malfunction.
Coaches’ Room:
At every event there will be a designated room for coaches. This room is
designed as a place coaches can relax and have a break. You must have
valid coaches’ credentials to access the room. Credentials will be given
to each coach at check in at each event. We ask that coaches please keep
the room clean and free of clutter. Coaches may not use this room for
storage. Any items left unattended will be removed. Complete Cheer & Dance
Championships will not be responsible for any lost, stolen or misplaced
items.
Dressing Rooms and Prop Storage:
At every event dressing rooms and a prop storage area will be available to
participants. It is the responsibility of participants and coaches to keep
the dressing room and prop storage area clean and clear of debris. Please
do not leave any valuables in the dressing room or prop storage area. We
can not be responsible for any lost, stolen or misplaced items.
Floor Props:
It is the responsibility of the coach, director, participants or
designated person to quickly place the props prior to the routine and to
expeditiously remove the prop(s) after the routine is completed.
Dance Floor Debris:
After a routine is completed, if the competition floor has sequins,
feathers, etc. It is the responsibility of the coach or dancer to quickly
clean/clear the area.
Media/Publicity Release:
It is understood, when registration is received, all Complete Cheer &
Dance Championships competitors, directors, schools, studios, parent
and participants grant the right/permission to use its name and/or
likeness for press releases to all types of media and on our web site.
Absolutely no smoking, alcohol or illegal substances are permitted at
any event, inside the facility or dressing room.
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