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NDA ALL-STAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - AWS
NDA ALL-STAR
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
         2019

      FINAL PACKET
NDA ALL-STAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - AWS
Thanks to you, we’re continuing our journey at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX
with a bang! With over 300 performances currently registered this will be the largest
NDA All-Star Nationals in our history. NDA sincerely thanks you for being such a
loyal partner! This is the final information packet you will receive before your arrival
in Grapevine for the championship. Please read all of the information carefully. This
will help ensure that all participants and coaches are well informed as to all aspects
of the event.

Bring the information in this packet and a copy of the NDA All-Star and Individual &
Small Group rule books so that you can review any necessary procedures such as
performance requirements and criteria, penalty assessments, etc. Most of the
questions you may have can be answered in this information.

Enclosed in this final packet you will find information regarding:

   •   Event Check-in
   •   Policies and Forms
   •   Performance and Practice Areas
   •   Scoring and Awards
   •   Coaches Information
   •   Maps and Extras

If you have any questions prior to the competition, you may also contact our NDA
Customer Service at 877.NDA.2WIN for more information. NDA Customer Service is
open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST.

For any changes in your registration, including the addition or reduction in numbers,
please submit those changes in writing to your Registrations Director listed below.

We look forward to seeing you and your teams compete in Grapevine!

Sincerely,

                            Lizzy Colbert

John Calitri                Lizzy Colbert                  Leslie Dyer
Event Director              Director of Programs          NDA Registrations Director
jcalitri@varsity.com        lcolbert@varsity.com          ldyer@varsity.com
Phone: 901-387-4411         Phone – 972-840-4046          Phone: 972-840-4000 ext. 4081
                                                          Fax: 972-840-4054
NDA ALL-STAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - AWS
Location, Check-in and Tickets…………………….………………………………………. Page                                         2
Policies, Forms, Varsity TV and NDA Unleashed………..…………………..………….… Page                               3
Practice and Performance...……………………………………………………….……………Page                                           4
Scores and Awards.……………………………………………….………………….………… Page                                               5
Coaches Information……………………………………………………….…...….…………… Page                                            6
Checklist……………………………….…………………………………………………………..Page                                                   7-8
Tentative Performance Times…………………………………………………………...………Page                                          9
Gaylord Texan – Tate Ballroom – Vineyard…………………………………...….…………...Page                                10-11

In this packet, you will find all pertinent information pertaining to this event. Please review all included
materials carefully to ensure that you and your team are fully prepared to experience the fun,
excitement, and winning spirit of an NDA Championship!

                                   CHAMPIONSHIP LOCATION
                                          Gaylord Texan Resort
                                           1501 Gaylord Trail
                                          Grapevine, TX 76051

EVENT CHECK-IN
A representative from each team must check-in at NDA Event Registration on January 25 in the
Escondido Room – registration will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday, and 9:00 AM until 9:00
PM on Friday. Please refer to the overview map located at the end of this packet. You MUST turn in
the USASF Roster in order to compete and have your music compliance information available. Coaches
will need to count and sign for all team credentials at check-in. Each coach attending the event must also
check in at the registration table with valid government issued ID to receive their coach credential. These
credentials will allow you access into the Championship venue. NDA will not replace lost/stolen
credentials.

TICKETS
Tickets will be GENERAL ADMISSION. NDA will offer daily passes or a weekend pass which will be
good for Friday – Sunday competition. Please inform all spectators that tickets may be purchased with
CASH ONLY at the door. Checks and credit cards will not be accepted. NDA will begin selling during
registrations on Thursday afternoon and Friday, and continue through the rest of the weekend.
Spectators may pre-purchase tickets with a credit card at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nda-all-
star-national-championship-tickets-42002262899

         Friday ONLY Admission                                       $10
         Saturday ONLY Admission                                     $25
         Sunday ONLY Admission                                       $25
         Weekend Pass (3 Day Admission)                              $55
NDA ALL-STAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - AWS
OFFICIAL CHAMPIONSHIP CREDENTIALS
Each registered participant and coach will receive official Championship credentials. The credentials
will be picked up during check-in. These credentials MUST be worn to gain entrance into the
Championship Venues and practice areas.

REGISTRATION CHANGES
All changes that don’t affect division splits must be submitted in writing and received by the NDA
Registrations Director (Leslie Dyer – ldyer@varsity.com) – NDA is not responsible for written changes
not received.

DIVISION CHANGES
NO DIVISION CHANGES are allowed at this point.

FULL PAYMENT
Payment in full must be completed prior to practicing or competing at the NDA All-Star National
Championship. If your gym has an outstanding balance, payment can be in the form of Credit Card,
Cashier’s Check or Money Order. No personal checks, booster club or business checks are accepted.

REQUIRED FORMS
Listed below are the required forms that must be completed in full and turned in upon check-in at the
event. Your team will not be allowed practice time or to compete if these forms are not completed in
full. You can also download these forms on our website: nda.varsity.com. Your team will not be
allowed to practice or perform until all forms are completed in full.

      USASF Event Roster - In lieu of the Team Eligibility Roster that was previously required by
       NDA, all dance participants must now be registered in the USASF system and linked to a
       team attending the event.
      Policies and Procedures Form – available on our website at nda.varsity.com - CLICK HERE
      USASF Compliance Cover Sheet – available under “Reports” on the USASF website at
       USASF.net.

VARSITY TV – LIVE STREAM
The competition will be live streamed on Varsity TV. Visit www.varsity.com/19NDA for coverage
beginning the afternoon of Friday, January 25.

MUSIC POLICY
        Please visit www.varsity.com/music for the updated music policy.
PERFORMANCE ORDER
Tentative performance times can be downloaded on our website at nda.varsity.com on Monday,
January 21. This performance order will be continuously updated as changes occur. All coaches will
receive the most updated performance order upon check-in on Friday, January 25 and the final
performance order will be available on our website on January 25th.

PERFORMANCE AREA
The performance floor consist of 10 strips of Marley (each strip is approximately 4’11” wide x 39’ long)
and will be on a 56’ deep by 60’ wide stage.

NEW - FAN VIEWING
NDA will have a fan viewing area located in front of the stage. A cue line will begin to the house right
side of the stage and spectators will exit house left. Please remind your parents to follow staff
instructions and to move quickly in and out of the area.

PRACTICE AREA
Each team will have approximately six (6) minutes of practice time on three stations (stretch, turning
strip & full Marley floor). Your practice time will be approximately 1 hour before your performance
time. The practice area is located in the High Plains and Mesilla Rooms located downstairs from the
Tate Ballroom (refer to map). From the practice area, you will be directed to an “On Deck” area. If
you miss your practice time, NDA cannot guarantee another opportunity to practice in the designated
area. Only team members of the competing team and Coaches may enter the practice area. NDA will
provide sound systems for teams with music on a CD or an MP3 player. For the soloist competition,
open floor space will be available in the Texoma Rooms starting at 12:00 PM, however, you’ll need to
bring your own sound system.

USASF WARM UP ROOM REQUIREMENTS
To enter the warm-up room at a USASF Sanctioned event, the requirements are as follows:
Coach
    1. Career membership fee has been paid for the current membership term.
    2. Green Light Background Check Status issued by the National Council of Safety Initiatives
    3. Listed on the roster as a coach for the team entering the warm-up room.
Other Gym Staff or Volunteer
    1. Green Light Background Check Status issued by the National Council of Safety Initiatives
    2. Listed on the Personnel Roster (for non-coaching staff)

For more information, please visit USASF.net.

SECURITY
All participants, coaches, and spectators are not allowed to bring the following into the Championship
venue. Please inform your spectators to refrain from bringing any unnecessary bags, cases, etc. The
following items are prohibited by the championship venue: food or beverage, weapons, alcohol,
tripods, cameras with telephoto lenses, pets, posters/signage, noisemakers/air horns, coolers/flasks,
laser pointers, umbrellas, skateboards, roller skates, bikes and scooters. Thank you for your
cooperation in this matter.

Because we take the safety and security of our participants seriously, our policy is to protect
your privacy and that of all participants. Video cameras and still cameras WILL BE allowed
during performances. However, cameras with telephoto lens will not be allowed. If you see any
individual taking questionable video or photos, please alert an NDA official. NDA reserves the
right to remove any individual.
SCORE SHEETS
Score sheets from your preliminary competition will be available approximately 10 to 15 minutes after
your team has performed and may be picked up at the score sheet table located in NDA Information
Table in the Tate Ballroom Pre-Function lobby. Finals score sheets will be distributed at the NDA
Information Table following conclusion of your division’s awards ceremony.

NDA assumes no responsibility for the score sheets after the Championship has ended. Sample score
sheets are located at nda.varsity.com.

Your Day 1 score will count as 25% of your final score. Your Day 2 score will account for the other
75%. Teams will compete in reverse order, from how they placed in prelims. (i.e. the squads with the
highest score after prelims in a particular division will compete last in that division on finals).

AWARDS
Trophies will be presented to all teams in every division. In addition, the following awards will be
presented:
    • National Championship Awards* – jackets will be awarded to team members and up to two (2)
        registered coaches/directors who win their division. Those winning multiple categories will
        receive ONE jacket. National Champion teams will also receive a banner. • Grand National
        Champion Banner – will be presented to the team having the highest total of two (2) category
        scores during finals.
    • Junior Grand National Champion – will be presented to the Junior and below level team
        having the highest total of two (2) category scores during finals.
    • Best in Category Award – will be presented to the team in each category with the highest total
        final score.
    • Specialty Awards (Innovative Choreography, Superior Showmanship, Technical
        Excellence and NDA Unleashed Routine) - – may be presented to a team in each category.

Performers winning in more than one division category will only receive one jacket. The awards
ceremonies will take place continuously throughout the day.
*Prep National Champions will be awarded a Champion Hoodie instead of jacket.

SOLOIST & DUET/TRIO AWARDS
All soloist & duet/trios will receive a ribbon. In most divisions, the top ten soloist & duet/trios will
receive a medal. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded to the top three in each division.
The gold medal winning soloist and duet/trios in each division will have the opportunity to perform
during Day 1 of the Team competition.

RANKINGS
Rankings for all competitions will be posted on varsity.com/19NDA as each division is completed as
well as in the Tate Ballroom pre-function area.

DANCE WORLDS AND DANCE SUMMIT BID DECLARATIONS
NDA will be awarding Dance World and Dance Summit bids at the 2019 NDA All-Star National
Championship. Visit https://nda.varsity.com/Competitions/All-Star-Nationals for Worlds and Summit
Bid Declarations. .

Reminder: All teams competing for a Bid to the Dance Worlds must have their USASF Gym
Membership and Athlete ID program up to date PRIOR to attending Nationals.
COACHES ORIENTATION MEETING
NDA will administer one Coaches meeting on Friday, January 25th at 11:00 AM in the Tate Ballroom.
While attendance is not required, we urge that you have a representative at the meeting. The meeting
will consist of a quick overview of the weekend and you will be allowed to ask any questions you may
have about the Championship.

TEAM ENTRANCES
Due to the number of teams competing, we ask that all teams enter the floor in a timely fashion. Once
your team name is called, please do not do any additional chants or team cheers. Penalties may be
assessed should your team have a time-intensive, organized entrance. Staying on time will be crucial
to the event. Thank you in advance for relaying this information to your teams.

DO NOT LEAVE PERSONAL ITEMS UNATTENDED
Please do not leave personal items unattended at any time during the event. If your gym is assigned
a personal meeting room, please be sure to leave a parent or individual in the room should you
choose to leave items in that location. Please do not leave your bags backstage prior to your
performance. NDA recommends dancers leave their bags with team parents prior to reporting to the
practice room.

NDA will have security during the event; however, these individuals are not responsible for watching
personal items. Please pass along this information to all parents and spectators.

VIDEO REPLAY – “LIVE” VERBAL
Following each Day 1 routine, teams will be able to watch their routines and receive a “live” verbal
critique from one of our veteran judges. The coach will be allowed to record the verbal critique on a
personal device for personal and team use. No recordings of the verbal critique will be provided by
NDA.
CHAMPIONSHIP CHECK LIST

_____   USASF Event Roster & Athlete ID

_____   Sound System, CD / MP3 player for practice
        sessions
        (Sound systems will be provided in the Grapevine Ballroomfor
        scheduled team practices during prelims & finals)

_____   MUSIC – Proof of Licensing
        (Download the Music Compliance Form at nda.varsity.com. See
        varsity.com/music for the most up-to-date music guidelines)

_____   NDA Final Packet
2019 NDA All-Star Nationals
                      TENTATIVE PERFORMANCE TIMES

                                 January 25, 2019
                          SOLOIST BLOCK SCHEDULE
12:15 PM –5:30 PM: Youth & Junior Solo – C/L
1:45 PM – 6:30 PM: Mini Solo – Jazz
1:45 PM - 3:30 PM: Senior Solo – Jazz, Senior & Youth Duo/Trio - C/L/J
5:15 PM – 7:30 PM: Mini Solo – C/L
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Junior Solo – Jazz
7:15 PM – 8:15 PM: Mini & Junior Duo/Trio – Jazz and C/L
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Youth Solo – Jazz, Senior Solo – C/L
10:00 PM: Soloist & Duet/Trio Awards

                                    January 26, 2019
                 TEAM COMPETITION – DAY 1 - BLOCK SCHEDULE
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM:
C/L - Tiny Prep, Tiny, Mini (Small & Large), Mini Prep; Hip Hop - Youth (Small, Large &
Coed); Mini Prep
9:15 AM – 12:00 PM:
C/L – Junior (Small & Large), Youth (Small & Large); Pom – Tiny Prep, Mini Prep; Hip
Hop – Senior Coed (Small & Large), Mini Coed, Mini (Small & Large), Open Elite
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM: C/L – Senior (Small & Large), Youth Prep;
Jazz – Tiny, Open; Pom - Youth Prep, Tiny, Junior, Mini (Small & Large);
Hip Hop – Youth Prep
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Pom – Open, Youth (Small & Large), Senior (Small & Large), Jazz
– Mini (Small & Large), Mini Prep, Youth Prep; Senior Variety, DanceAbilities
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Jazz – Senior (Small & Large), Youth (Small & Large); Hip Hop –
Junior Prep, Tiny, Junior (Small & Large), Junior Small Coed
7:15 PM – 9:00 PM: Jazz – Junior (Coed, Small & Large), Hip Hop – Junior Large
Coed, Senior (Small & Large), C/L - Open

                                    January 27, 2019
                 TEAM COMPETITION – DAY 2 - BLOCK SCHEDULE
7:30 AM – 10:00 AM:
C/L - Tiny Prep, Tiny, Mini (Small & Large), Junior Small, Mini Prep; Hip Hop - Youth
(Small, Large & Coed), Mini Prep
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM:
C/L – Junior Large, Youth (Small & Large); Pom – Tiny Prep, Mini Prep; Hip Hop –Mini
Coed, Mini (Small & Large), Open Elite
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM: C/L – Senior (Small & Large), Youth Prep;
Jazz – Tiny, Open; Pom - Youth Prep, Tiny, Junior, Mini (Small & Large);
Hip Hop – Youth Prep
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Pom – Open, Youth (Small & Large), Senior (Small & Large), Jazz
– Mini (Small & Large), Mini Prep, Youth Prep; Senior Variety, DanceAbilities
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Jazz – Senior (Small & Large), Youth (Small & Large); Hip Hop –
Junior Prep, Tiny, Junior (Small & Large), Junior Small Coed
8:00 PM – 9:45 PM: Jazz – Junior (Coed, Small & Large), Hip Hop – Junior Large
Coed, Senior (Small & Large), C/L - Open
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Practice Floor Location
     Practice area for dance teams is located in the Texoma, Mesilla and High
       Plains Room. Once practice is completed, your team will be escorted to the
       Tate Ballroom - On Deck area. There will be open warmup space for the
       soloist competition on Friday in the Texoma Room which will be available at
       12:00 PM.

Video and Photography
     Parents may use their personal cameras and video cameras in the venue.
       However, use of professional recording equipment is still prohibited.
       Professional video cameras and telephoto camera lenses are still not allowed.

Registration Location
    Registration for the event will take place on Friday, January 25 beginning at
       9:00 AM in the Escondido Room.

Music
       Teams will either play their music directly from a digital player (recommended)
        or CD.

Coaches Orientation Meeting
   NDA will administer one Coaches meeting on Friday, January 25th in the Tate
     Ballroom at 11:00 AM. The meeting will consist of an overview of the
     weekend, and you will be allowed to ask any questions you may have about
     the Championship. We’ll offer a walk thru of all of the venue space
     immediately following the meeting.

Hotel Parking
    NDA attendees receive a 25% discount off of self-parking at the Gaylord
      Texan Resort. Discount parking tickets can be picked up in the Tate
      Prefunction Area.
Vineyard Boardroom
             Restrooms       Stairs            Registration Desks

KEY
      ELV    Elevator        Escalator         Service Areas

            Friday NDA
                                                                          Vineyard Terrace
            Registration

                                                                                                                                          ELV

                                                                        Vineyard Pre-function
                                                                                                                                          ELV

             FREIGHT
               ELV

                   San Saba                             Escondido                          Texoma                       Davis
                         1                                          1                           1                         1

                         2                                          2                           2                         2

                         3                                          3                           3                         3        Changing
                                                                                                                                   Rooms
                                                                                          Practice Area
                                                                                                                          4

                                               Mesilla                                              High Plains
                                           2                        1                     3         2               1

                                           Practice Area                                            Practice Area

                                                                           SERVICE AREA
       Receiving                 FREIGHT
                                   ELV                                                                                                1
VINEYARD TOWER | LEVEL2

Tate Ballroom
                                                                                                                          Restrooms      Stairs                                Registration Desks
                                             Competition Entrances

                                                                                                  KEY
     Ticket Booth will be                                                                                           ELV   Elevator       Escalator                             Service Areas
     located in Tate
     Prefunction Area

                                                                                                                                                                         ELV

                       Grapevine Terrace
                                                                              Tate Pre-function B-C                                                                      ELV

                         FREIGHT
                           ELV

                     SERVICE AREA          Photo                                Judge Riser                                 Varsity
                                    6      Area        1                                                                    Shop

                                                                             TATE BALLROOM

                                                                                                                                               Tate Pre-function A
          7   Fan Viewing                                                                                                            2

                                                                                                        Tate Corridor A
                                                       Tate Corridor C

              Cue Line

      8                                                       3
                                                                                    STAGE
                                                                         9                                                                                                                4
                                           Verbal                                                                          On Deck
                                           Review                                                                          Area
                                                                                    10     5

                                                                                                                                                                                                    ELV

                                           FREIGHT                                                                                                                   5
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