Regionals
2012 Season Regional Rules & Guidelines
HOW TO ENTER? Teachers contact us at info@dancemachineonline.com for Entry Forms or ONLINE Entry Instructions
Boogie Fever Dance Championships events are by invitation only. All studios & schools invited must give quality dance instruction, be and remain in good standing in their communities, and maintain strong character and reputation with Boogie Fever USA. Boogie Fever USA is designed to be a learning experience and an opportunity for everyone to be recognized for their accomplishments. We offer over 25 categories, three competition levels, four overall age divisions, a titles division, and many fun and free divisions to show your studios spirit. Boogie Fever USA promotes a family geared environment. Routines that are seductive contain explicit lyrics, and suggestive material could result in substantial point deductions. We expect all entries to be appropriate for family viewing. We also expect all parents, teachers, and dancers to use good moral character and values at the competition. Not following these moral guidelines could cause a studio to loose their invitation to future events. Boogie Fever USA is owned and operated by Dance Machine Productions, Inc.
Boogie Fever Competition Levels Please be HONEST! Thank You
RECREATIONAL: For students who take an average of 3 hours or less of class per week. This includes Solo, Duet/Trio, and any extra practice time outside of regular classes.
**NEW**INTERMEDIATE: For students who take an average of 4 hours or less of class per week. This includes Solo, Duet/Trio, and any extra practice time outside of regular classes.
COMPETITIVE: Open to all participants regardless of class or practice time per week.
You will compete in the division entered…do not ask us to change it on the day of competition!
Miss Dance USA Titles Awards
There is no separate entry fee for titles. However you must indicate on the entry form in the SOLOIST box if you wish to be considered for a title. Only solo contestants are eligible. Titles will be selected from the recreational, intermdiate and competitive solo divisions. Regional title winners will be given the opportunity to compete at the National Level for the Miss Dance USA Competition. Winners may not always be the absolute best dancers, but the most well rounded dancers from all categories. On the national level semi-finalist compete in Interview, Class, Photogenic, and Solo Routine. The titles competition will be held during the Boogie Fever USA Dance Championships June 15th & 16th, 2012.
Divisions, Awards, and Entry Fees
Solo, Duet/Trio, Small Group, Large Group, Super Group, Large Production, and Super Production
Our Policy on Teachers/Professionals competing: This is a sensitive issue, however this is our policy. We will no longer offer a professional division. Teachers may be in Groups, but they must compete as age 16 or higher and in the competitive division. Teachers may be in Production Numbers with no restrictions. We will treat each situation individually and our decision will be final. When in doubt please ask!
OVERALL AGE DIVISIONS
Mini (4-6), Petite Division (7-9), Junior Division (10-12), Teen Division (13-15), Senior Division (16 &up)
REGIONAL ENTRY FEES:
Solo ———————————– $70.00 per solo
Duo/Duet/Trio ———————- $36.00 per performer
Groups ——————————– $24.00 per performer
ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR ANY REASON!
Adjudicated Awards
To recognize and encourage each performer’s potential our scoring system provides for a sliding scale formula that factors in age differences, competitive levels, and national averages. The standards for award levels are Diamond Award, Platinum Award, High Gold Award, Gold Award, Silver Award, and Bronze Award. Each soloist and member of a Duo/Duet/Trio will receive their own trophy. Each dancer that participates in group routines will be given an awesome participation award. The Teachers/Directors will be awarded a trophy/plaque for the studio. Studios may also choose for group dancers to give to a charity(Shriner’s Children’s Hospital) and we will donate $4.00 per dancer. Dancers will recieve a braclet rather then a medal if the charity is selected.
Overall &High Score Awards
Overall Recognition will be awarded in solo, duet/trio, small group, large group, super group, large production and super production divisions, within each overall age division. Other awards given will include The Crowd Pleaser Award, The Awesome Choreography Award, Entertainment Award, and Judges’s Awards.
The Directors of Boogie Fever USA Dance Championships under DANCE MACHINE PRODUCTIONS, INC reserve the right to add or combine categories and divisions, to extend or shorten the length of a competition based on the received entries for a specific event.
General Information
Music should be on a clean cassette tape or CD with no other recordings on the tape/CD. TIME LIMITS: Solos, Duo, Duet, Trios 3:00min, Groups 4:00min, and Productions 8:00min (Time limit includes entrance/exit and prop set-up)
VIDEO TAPING AND FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY IS PROHIBITED BY SEPECTATORS…each studio may have one camera to video their routines.
Studio Checks, Money Orders, and Bank Checks will be accepted for payment. Make Payable to: Boogie Fever USA. All competition entry forms must be postmarked 25 days prior to the competition date, if entering ONLINE, then payment should be sent the next business day after entires are complete. Entries are accepted on a first come, first served basis and limited to the amount of performance time available. We recommend entering ONLINE, or sending all entries Overnight or Priority Mail to ensure we get them. Sending entries Certified is not a bad idea either. A conformation packet will be sent via US Mail or e-mail a week prior to the regional competition, unpaid entries will not receive a conformation packet. A general performance schedule will be posted on the website a week prior to the competition. If entry fees are not paid then we reserve the right not to allow performers to participate in the competition.
ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR ANY REASON!
NOTE TO PARENTS: Teachers may charge a small fee for students to attend competition this is completely legitimate to help a teacher to cover expenses in preparation for and during a competition. There are many aspects involved in attending a competition that cost teachers additional money. They give many hours of their time and energy to help your dancer look their best while gaining from the competition experience.
Boogie Fever USA Dance Championships Categories
Acrobatic: routine containing acrobatic technique with dance steps to connect movement
Ballet: routine containing ballet technique and steps. No Arco/Gymnastic tricks.
Baton: use of baton technique, while using a baton, with dance steps to connect movement.
Character: a dance routine of any style that portrays a recognizable character.
Cheerleading: can include chants, tumble passes, lifts, stunts, pom pons, and dance.
Clogging: routine using clogging technique and steps
Ethnic: routine using movement native to particular culture or nationality
Hip-Hop: A routine consisting of pop locking, funk or street style dance.
Jazz: routine using jazz technique and steps.
Lyrical: routine must contain interpretation of music, use of extension, control and balance.
Modern: interpretation of idea, use of isolations, contractions, demonstrate a feel for music.
Musical Theater: routine portraying a Broadway or film character or theme, vocalization is allowed.
Novelty: does not fit into any other category but incorporates NO acrobatics/gymnastic tricks.
Open: combination of dance styles, acrobatics/gymnastic tricks are allowed.
Photogenic: Photos should be brought on the day of competition 5 x 7 or 8×10 suggested. One photo per entry!
Pointe: routine containing ballet technique and steps while wearing Pointe shoes. No Acrobatics/Gymnastics Tricks.
Pom Pon: a routine using pom pons with dance movement.
Song and Dance: routine using both vocal singing and dance.
Tap: routine containing tap technique and steps. Try to avoid tap sounds in music.
Variety Arts: Anything goes! This is an open category for creative routines!
If there is a category you need and do not see it listed, then you may contact us and we can accommodate you if possible!
