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2021
INFORMATION BOOKLET
VIRTUAL
SCHOOL DANCE
Routine Submission
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Awards Show
Saturday, March 6, 2021
Contest of Champions
1553 Boren Drive
Ocoee, FL 34761
info@contestofchampions.com
www.contestofchampions.com
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These pages contain Contest of Champions information regarding classifications, categories, rules,
regulations and safety guidelines. For additional information and details, please call
1-800-421-4159 or visit www.contestofchampions.com.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
EVENT DATE/TIME
Routine Submission Deadline Thursday, February 18, 2021
Virtual Nationals Contest Viewing Monday, March 1 Friday, March 5, 2021
Awards Show Saturday, March 6, 2021
Preliminary Viewing Schedule for the 2021 Contest of Champions event are as follows:
Monday, March 1 Solos
Tuesday, March 2 Duets/Trios, Ensembles, Officer Lines
Wednesday, March 3 Pom, Kick, Novelty
Thursday, March 4 Hip Hop, Military, Prop, Open
Friday, March 5 Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary
*Viewing schedule is subject to change based on the number of entries in each
Dance Category.
** Contest schedule is subject to change anytime at the discretion of the Event Director **
CONTEST DIRECTOR
LAURA DAVIS
Competition and Dance Event Producer
Laura is from Dallas, Texas and has been active in the field of Dance/Drill Team since the early 70's. This is La a s 21st
year as the Event Producer for the Contest of Champions. Currently, Laura is the owner of Spirit of America
Productions. The company provides performance opportunities for cheerleaders and dancers in the Mac
Thanksgiving Day Parade. She is a former Executive Director/Owner of Starmakers Dance & Performance Camps. Her
background includes attending Kilgore College earning an Associate of Arts degree while performing as a Rangerette
Lieutenant and Swingster. She completed her degree in Dance from North Texas State University and earned her
Master s Degree in Physical Education at the University of Texas at Tyler. Laura is a former Director of the South
Garland High School Southern Belles and was later the Assistant Director and Choreographer of the Kilgore College
Rangerettes. She was an instructor for N.C.A. SUPERSTAR for 16 years ultimately serving in the office as Curriculum
Coordinator. Additionally, she has choreographed numerous bowl, game pre-game & half-time shows such as the
Aloha Bowl and Cotton Bowl. She has had extensive involvement in the dance productions coordinated by Mike Miller
& Associates and currently with Spirit of America Productions as part of the Mac Thanksgiving Day Parade since
1986. Laura has served as the 1st Vice President & as Sergeant at Arms for the Dance Drill Team Directors of America.
For specific dance competition related questions, please contact Laura Davis at:
Laura@contestofchampions.com
ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE!
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SCHOOL DANCE
EVENT PARTICIPATION &
REQUIREMENTS
EVENT PARTICIPATION All new contest entries or adjustments to existing
Contest of Champions is an open competition, entries must be submitted online no later than Friday,
independent of any association or camp, that does not January 29, 2021 in order to avoid a LATE FEE.
require a qualifier to participate. The school dance event
is open to all schools nationwide. For more detailed
information about the 2021 competition, please contact NO ADDITIONAL ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER
our experienced contest event coordinators at 800-421- 5:00pm EST FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021
4159. Additional information is available through our
website at www.contestofchampions.com.
Note: Entries are not official until all fees have been
paid in full. Phone calls to make changes or deletions
ENTRY FEES & FORMS will not be accepted. This policy is in place to aid in the
You must submit your contest entry fees and completed prompt distribution of the final Contest information.
entry form(s) before January 29, 2021. Please remember You may email your requested changes. Changes are
that all competition entry fees are non-refundable and not official until you have received confirmation from
late fees will apply. Upon registration, the Director(s) our office.
acknowledges, understands, and accepts all competition
rules, regulations, awards and penalties.
CONFIRMATIONS
Once your forms and fees have been submitted, you
COMPETITION ENTRY FEES will receive a confirmation email from your Contest
Team - $245.00 Per Routine Representative.
Officer Line (Any Size) - $200.00 Per Routine
Ensemble (Any Size) - $200.00 Per Routine
Duet/Trio - $125.00 Per Routine
Soloists - $115.00 Per Routine
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SCHOOL DANCE
CLASSIFICATIONS & CATEGORIES
TEAM CATEGORIES
TEAM CLASSIFICATIONS CONTEMPORARY: A fusion of various styles while
demonstrating a strong foundation in ballet and
Elementary School: 4 or more Performers
modern technique.
Junior High/Middle School: 4 or more Performers
Junior Varsity: 4 or more Performers
JAZZ: A dance performance that includes a combination
Small Team: 4-12 Performers
of rhythmic, creative body movements which interpret
Medium Team: 13-20 Performers
and emphasize a musical selection.
Large Team: 21 or more Performers
Co-Ed Team: 4 or more Performers HIP HOP: A dance performance emphasizing hip hop or
All Male: 4 or more Performers street dance styles, moves and techniques.
*Classification sizes are subject to change at the MILITARY: A dance performance that emphasizes sharp,
discretion of the Event Director. concise movements and utilizes formation changes,
patterns, footwork and dynamic presentation.
Performances with 50% or fewer males, may be entered
as a Co-Ed team, or may choose to enter based on KICK: A dance performance that includes a minimum of
performance team size (Small to Large). Performances 40 kicks. A kick must be at least waist level to be
with more than 50% males may be entered as a Co-Ed or counted. It may include dance combinations, but must
All Male team, or may contact the Contest of Champions have a majority of the routine focused on kick
office for guidance on entry placement. combinations. A kick is to be preceded by a jump prep
or a step an extension, penche, or arabesque are
examples of dance technique, not kicks.
Teams may enter a maximum of 5 team performances.
If a school has multiple dance teams, each team may PROP: A dance performance that incorporates and
enter a maximum of 5 team performances. The lowest utilizes a visual aid as the object of focus for
team scores of the 4/5 will be dropped and the approximately 75% of the routine.
remaining 3 team scores will be totaled for overall
award purposes. At least 3 routines must be in one LYRICAL: A style incorporating jazz and ballet
size classification to be eligible for the following technique including clean, classical lines while
awards: Classification National Champion and National emphasizing emotional interpretation of the lyrics in
Grand Champion. To avoid point deductions, each the music.
routine must be within the minimum and maximum
number of performers of the classification competing. NOVELTY/CHARACTER: A dance performance
choreographed to place special attention on a
character or theme reflected in the music. Props or
costumes may be used.
POM: A dance performance that utilizes poms in
approximately 75% of the routine. It should
emphasize sharp, energetic arm movements and
contain pattern, formations and level changes.
OPEN: A dance performance that combines a variety
of dance styles and techniques or does not fit the
description of existing categories.
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SCHOOL DANCE
RULES & REGULATIONS
MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
TOTAL PERFORMANCE TIME ALLOWED:
For virtual contest, total performance time includes All music should be recorded on a quality device (such
performance only. There is no need for entrances or exits. as a CD, tablet, mp3 player, cellphone in ai la e
mode, etc.) that has excellent musical clarity. Music
SOLO 1:30-2:30 Minutes should be appropriate for all ages free from
DUET/TRIO 1:30-2:30 Minutes inappropriate language and content.
ENSEMBLE 1:30-3:30 Minutes
OFFICER 1:30-3:30 Minutes COSTUMING/CHOREOGRAPHY
TEAM 1:30-3:30 Minutes Suggestive, offensive or vulgar choreography that is
deemed inappropriate for family audiences will be
Total performance timing is from start of music to penalized. All choreography should be appropriate for
ending pose. A penalty will be assessed for time all ages. Vulgar or suggestive material is defined as
violation (see penalty information). any movement or choreography that is implying
something improper or indecent, sexual in content or
utilizes profane gestures. Costuming should be
FILMING GUIDELINES appropriate for all dancers.
Each routine entry must be submitted separately and
clearly labeled in .mp4 (preferred) or .mov format. Contest of Champions will not deduct points for
Minimum resolution must be in 720 standard HD dancers that wear face masks during performances.
(1280x720px). Performances should be filmed on For virtual contest, scoresheets have been adjusted to
center, still and elevated from the j dge viewing reduce the amount of points allocated for
perspective. No editing is allowed. Entire performance showmanship.
must be filmed in one complete take. Filming should
PROPS, BACKDROPS & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
remain still (no scanning, close-ups, etc). The entire A prop is anything not worn on the body as part of the
performance floor should be in viewable frame the costume. Props may not require electricity, smoke, fog,
entire time. Do not film entrance or exit. It is the fire, fireworks, air compression, aerosol/non-aerosol or
C ach Di ec responsibility to provide sufficient any other type of flammable or hazardous materials. In
audio and video clarity for proper evaluation. addition, confetti, glitter, balloons or other similar
substances may not be used or thrown during the
PERFORMANCE FACILITIES performance. The use of knives, swords or other objects
For virtual contest, Contest of Champions will not that may be considered dangerous are strictly
evaluate or penalize performance floor or environment. prohibited.
Penalties will not be assessed for stepping on or moving
out of boundary lines. We suggest your performance It is Contest of Champion recommendation to inspect
area is conducive for optimal viewing/filming on center all props and backdrops for floor protection prior to
and elevated if possible. your performance. Anything that touches the floor
should be padded.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE GYMNASTICS / STUNTS
Performances are scheduled by category and The use of gymnastics, lifts, pyramids and stunts is
classification in the order deposits are received by our allowed. The Contest of Champions will not be
office. If you are the first group to submit your deposits responsible for any injuries as a result of a performance.
in your classification and category, you will be the last
to perform.
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CASH PRIZES* will also be awarded to each
ADJUDICATION & AWARDS Classification National Champion Winner:
Top Elementary Team: $500
SCORING PROCESS Top Jr. High/Middle Team: $500
A five-member panel of outstanding experts will serve Top Junior Varsity Team: $500
as judges. The high and low score will be discarded Top Small Team: $500
and the three middle scores will be added to arrive Top Medium Team: $500
at the "final score". Ties will not be broken. Top Large Team: $500
Scoresheets (5) and verbal critiques (2) will be Top Co-Ed Team: $500
emailed directly to the Coach/Director on Saturday, Top All Male Team: $500
March 6.
*A minimum of 5 teams must be registered in each
TEAM COMPETITION classification in order for the cash prize to be awarded.
In order to be eligible for the Classification National No One School will be recognized as winning two (2)
Champion and National Grand Champion awards, Classifications if the 2 teams have 50% or more, cross-
dance teams must enter three different categories over dancers.
in one size classification. Teams may elect to enter
five performances. The lowest team score of the 4/5 NATIONAL GRAND CHAMPION
will be dropped and the remaining three team scores
will be totaled. Award and National Jackets will be given to the team
with the highest combined score in competition
Ratings will be given to team entries. Your final score regardless of classification.
will be used to determine your rating based on the
following: SHOWCASE PERFORMANCES
SUPERIOR 255-300 Total Points This will highlight the c eii most memorable
EXCELLENT 225-254 Total Points and impressive performances. Judges will have the
OUTSTANDING 195-224 Total Points option to select a limited number of performance(s)
to be broadcast during awards presentation. There
**1st, 2nd, & 3rd place awards will be given in each will be no restrictions regarding category,
category of competition by classification. However, classification, or routine score.
this may increase based on the number of entries in
each classification category. HIGH POINT AWARD
BEST IN CATEGORY This award will recognize the highest scoring team
routine of the entire competition regardless of category
Awards will be given to the top scoring routines in
and classification with an award.
each category regardless of classification size. More
than one winner may be recognized if there are a CHOREOGRAPHY AWARD
considerably large amount of entries in a particular
category. (Jazz, Lyrical, Novelty/Character, Pom, Judges will select performances to be recognized for
Military, Prop, Kick, Open, Contemporary & Hip Hop) outstanding choreography and creativity regardless of
category, classification or routine score. These
CLASSIFICATION NATIONAL CHAMPION performances will be recognized with an
O a di g Ch e g a h Award.
Awards will be given to the highest combined scoring
team in each classification of competition (small, OFFICER LINE
medium, large, etc.) Officer line competition is an optional event and does
not count toward your overall score for the National
Grand Champion award. Officer lines may be any size
and may perform any type of routine. Up to three
officer line routines may be represented by a team.
1st-10th place will be awarded with the top scoring
Officer Line receiving a National Champion banner.
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Ensemble performances are optional and are designed Solo entries are open to male & female dancers and will
for teams wishing to perform additional routines. These be divided into four classifications based on the
performances do not count toward your overall scores da ce age on the date of the competition (video
for the National Grand Champion award. You may submission). Soloists may enter a maximum of 2 solo
perform any type of routine in the ensemble routines. All ages are as of February 18, 2021. For
competition. Ensembles are divided into four virtual contest, tap shoes are allowed on the
classifications (Elementary, Jr. High/Middle, Junior performance floor.
Varsity, and Varsity). There is no limit on the number of
ELEMENTARY Ages 8 - 11
ensemble performances. For virtual contest, tap shoes
JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE Ages 12 - 14
are allowed on the performance floor.
JUNIOR Ages 15 - 16
1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be awarded for each ensemble SENIOR Ages 17 - 18
category.
Note: Classification is based upon age, not school
DUET/TRIO: 2 to 3 performers grade.
SMALL ENSEMBLE: 4 to 10 performers 1st-3rd place awards will be given in each category of
LARGE ENSEMBLE: 11 or more performers competition. Additional top placing soloists may or may
not be recognized.
*Ensemble sizes are subject to change at the discretion
of the Event Director. Senior solo finalists will be announced and re-
broadcast prior to the Awards Show.
The highest scoring ensemble routine, regardless size
(# of performers) of the competition will be named College Scholarships will be awarded to the
National Champion Ensemble and receive an award. top three SENIOR SOLOISTS.
Scholarships will be awarded as follows:
1st Place - $500
2nd Place - $300
3rd Place - $200
*A minimum of 12 dancers must be registered in order
for scholarships to be awarded. In the event of a tie
multiple scholarships will be awarded.
***NEW FOR 2021 VIRTUAL NATIONALS***
AMERICA’S CHOICE AWARD
This ea Senior Solo Finalists & Choreography
Award winners will be announced and broadcast
prior to the Awards Show. America will be
encouraged to view and vote on their favorite
soloist and routine. This additional award will be
revealed at the Awards Show. For Senior Solo
Finalists, this means there will be the traditional
winners selected by our judges as well as A e ica
Choice that is selected by our viewers.
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The penalty judge will be counting the number of
PENALTIES performers on the floor for all team and ensemble
routines. Any team performing out of classification or
TIMING PENALTY without the required number of performers will be
For virtual contest, total performance time is from the penalized fifteen (15) points from the total final score
start of music to ending pose. Any violation of the of that routine.
following total performance timing limitations will
result in a three (3) point penalty being deducted from
the total final score of that routine. Please do not film KICK PENALTY
an entrance or exit. Kick routines must have a minimum of forty (40) kicks.
Kicks must be at least waist level to be counted. Half of
TOTAL PERFORMANCE TIME ALLOWED: the group must perform a kick in order for that kick to
count towards 40 kicks. If a kick is performed in parts by
SOLO 1:30-2:30 Minutes the group (ex: 1 fan performed by 4 lines in parts) it will
DUET/TRIO 1:30-2:30 Minutes count as 1 kick total. A five (5) point deduction will be
ENSEMBLE 1:30-3:30 Minutes made from the total final score if there are less than 40
OFFICER 1:30-3:30 Minutes kicks performed.
TEAM 1:30-3:30 Minutes
*The decision of the Penalty Judge and Contest
Director is final in all situations concerning penalties.
INAPPROPRIATE
COSTUMING/CHOREOGRAPHY/MUSIC
Ten (10) points will be deducted from your total final
score for anything deemed inappropriate. This may
include movements, words, music or costuming. If 3 out
of the 5 judges question the appropriateness, the
penalty will be assessed.
PROP/TAPE/PADDING RULES
It is the responsibility of the Director to ensure that all
props are inspected prior to performance. If an illegal
prop or any hazardous material is utilized during a
performance it will result in a ten (10) point penalty
from the total final score of that routine.
BOUNDARY PENALTY
No penalty will be assessed for stepping on or moving
out of boundary lines on the performance floor.
Performance flooring and environment will not be
scored.
**Please read through the book thoroughly**
Changes have been made from 2020 to 2021.
Thank you and we look forward to having you at our Virtual Nationals!
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TECHNIQUE – 25 Points
Posture Leaps Feet Alignment
Flexibility Turns Extension Placement
Comments:
/25 points
PRECISION & EXECUTION – 25 Points
Memory Energy Spacing Completion of Movement
Timing Movement Quality Uniformity of Style Uniform Placement
Synchronization Transitions Angles Control
Comments:
/25 points
CHOREOGRAPHY – 20 Points
Level of Difficulty Creativity Visual Effect Variety
Continuity Transitions Formations Incorporation of Skills
Use of Space Appropriateness Musical Interpretation Music Choice
Comments:
/20 points
SHOWMANSHIP – 10 Points
Projection Expression Energy Audience Appeal
Poise Confidence Eye Contact Personality
Comments:
/10 points
OVERALL IMPRESSION – 20 Points
Entertainment Value Artistic Value Technical Value Execution of Movement
Comments:
/20 points
Penalty for Inappropriateness
ü Check marks indicate areas of strength ____ Costuming
____ Choreography
Circled areas indicate improvement needed ____ Music
TOTAL SCORE
Judge Initials / Judge # ___________________________ WRITTEN or VERBAL
SUPERIOR 255-300 Total Points EXCELLENT 225-254 Total Points OUTSTANDING 195-224 Total PointsSCHOOL HIP HOP SCORESHEET
TECHNIQUE – 25 Points
Control Grounded Movement Arm Extensions Popping/Locking/Breaking
Plie Body Isolations Leg Extension Body Alignment
Comments:
/25 points
PRECISION & EXECUTION – 25 Points
Memory Energy Spacing Completion of Movement
Timing Movement Quality Uniformity of Style Uniform Placement
Synchronization Transitions Angles Control
Comments:
/25 points
CHOREOGRAPHY – 20 Points
Level of Difficulty Creativity Visual Effect Variety
Continuity Transitions Formations Incorporation of Skills
Use of Space Appropriateness Musical Interpretation Music Choice
Comments:
/20 points
SHOWMANSHIP – 10 Points
Projection Expression Energy Audience Appeal
Poise Confidence Eye Contact Personality
Comments:
/10 points
OVERALL IMPRESSION – 20 Points
Entertainment Value Artistic Value Technical Value Execution of Movement
Comments:
/20 points
Penalty for Inappropriateness
ü Check marks indicate areas of strength ____ Costuming
____ Choreography
Circled areas indicate improvement needed ____ Music
TOTAL SCORE
Judge Initials / Judge # ___________________________ WRITTEN or VERBAL
SUPERIOR 255-300 Total Points EXCELLENT 225-254 Total Points OUTSTANDING 195-224 Total PointsYou can also read
