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Regional Information
Dance Machine Performing Arts Competition 2009 Regional Rules & Guidelines VISIT OUR OTHER COMPETITION Boogie Fever USA The Dance Machine Philosophy Competition is not about beating out others, but improving yourselves, appreciating what you have learned, acknowledging others accomplishments, everything else is icing on the cake!
Dance Machine Productions 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 Dance Machine Productions. Dance Machine is designed to be a learning experience and an opportunity for everyone to be recognized for their accomplishments. We offer 25 categories, three competition levels, six overall age divisions, a titles division, and many fun and free divisions to show your studios spirit. Dance Machine Productions 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, & 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.
Dance Machine Competition Levels Please be HONEST! Thank You RECREATIONAL: This level is for dancers who only take class 3 hours or less a week. This includes all solo, duo, duet, trio times, as well as weekly practice time in addition to classes. INTERMEDIATE: This level is for recreational students, those who only take class or practice in an instructional situation less than 5 hours per week. This includes all solo, duo, duet, trio times, as well as weekly practice time in addition to classes. COMPETITIVE: This level is open to any and all participants. It is designed for dancers who take more than 4 hours of instruction per week. This includes solo, duo, duet, trio, and weekly practice time in addition to classes. You will compete in the division entered...do not ask us to change it on the day of competition! Divisions, Awards, & Entry Fees Solo, Duet/Trio, Small Group, Large Group, Super Group, & 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 Senior Groups, but they must compete as age 16 or higher. 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 Division (6 & under) Petite Division (7-9) Junior Division (10-12) Teen Division (13-15) Senior Division (16-19) Adult Division (20 & up) REGIONAL ENTRY FEES: Solo $65.00 per solo Duo/Duet/Trio $36.00 per performer Groups $22.00 per performer Photogenic $25.00 per entry 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 X-treme Platinum, Awesome Platinum, Awesome Gold, Outstanding Gold, Excellent Gold, and Excellent Silver. Each soloist and member of a Duo/Duet/Trio will receive their own trophy. Each dancer that participates in group routines will be awarded an awesome participation award. The Teachers/Directors will be awarded a trophy/plaque for the studio. Overall & High Score Awards Overall Recognition will be awarded in Solo, duet/trio, small, large, super, and production group divisions, within each overall age division and competitive level. The top scoring group routine in each overall age division and competitive level will be awarded a 4-Foot trophy. The top scoring productions will be awarded a 6-Foot trophy. Other awards given will include The Crowd Pleaser Award, The Choreography Award, and The Entertainment Award. The Directors of Dance Machine Productions reserve the right to add, change, or modify categories based on entries. Dance Machine Productions reserves the right to expand or condense a competition to a single or multi-day event, as well as move the competition site due to unforeseen circumstances. General Information Music should be on a clean cassette tape or CD with no other recordings on the tape/CD. CD’s are preferred. TIME LIMITS: Solos, Duo, Duet, Trios 3:00min, Groups 4:00min, and Productions 8:00min (Time limit includes entrance/exit and prop set-up) *If extended time is needed contact the office for procedure. VIDEO TAPING AND FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY IS PROHIBITED IN THE AUDIENCE. EACH STUDIO IS LIMITED ONE VIDEO CAMERA AND VIDEO HANDLER MUST HAVE THE VIDEO HANDLER WRISTBAND. YOU MAY ONLY VIDEO YOUR ROUTINES FROM THE DESIGNATED VIDEO AREA. Studio Checks, Money Orders, and Bank Checks will be accepted for payment. Make Payable to: Dance Machine Productions, Inc. All competition entry forms must be postmarked 21 days prior to the competition date. Money must be received at least 14 days prior to the competition date or else a $20.00 late charge per entry will be accessed, if fees are not paid by the 21 day deadline, then fees must be in the form of a bank check or money order. Entries are accepted on a first come, first served basis & limited to the amount of performance time available. We recommend 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. The Directors of Dance Machine Productions reserve the right to add, change, or modify categories based on entries. Dance Machine Productions reserves the right to expand or condense a competition to a single or multi-day event, as well as move the competition site due to unforeseen circumstances. Routines scoring a numerical score of 260 or higher qualify to compete in the Dance Machine's America's National Dance Championships. National information will arrive by mail to each invited studio or school. Information will also be provided at the regional competition.
Dance Machine Performing Arts Competition Categories Categories where Acrobatic/Gymnastics tricks are not allowed are specified, in other categories please keep tricks to less than five or enter in Open. Questions please ask us. No Limit to tricks in Character or Musical Theater 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: Routine can include chants, tumble passes, lifts, stunts, pom pons, and dance. Clogging: routine using clogging technique and steps Clogging Exhibition: use of clogging steps and technique, anything goes, partnering, lifts allowed Clogging Line: use of clogging steps and technique, choreographed for one danced by many Clogging Moving Line: use of clogging steps and techniques, choreographed for one but danced by many, lines can shift during the routine 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. Modeling-Sportswear: Can contain pivot turns and dance in choreography, must provide own music Modeling- Formal: Party Dress, evening gown, tuxedo, must provide own music. Modern: The interpretation of idea with use of isolations, contractions, and demonstrate a feel for music. Musical Theatre: 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: A combination of dance styles and any acrobatics/gymnastic tricks are allowed. Photogenic: Photos should be brought on the day of competition 5 x 7 or 8x10 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 & Dance: routine using both vocal singing and dance. Student Choreography: must be choreographed by the student with no teacher help. Any dance form is acceptable. 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! Vocal: Vocal presentation. No words on music selection. This can be solo, duet/trio, or group. America's Mister & Miss Dance Titles Competition Mister & Miss Dance Titles Regional Selection At Dance Machine Productions regional competitions soloist are selected to compete for America’s Mister & Miss Dance National Titles. The titles competition is about being a well-rounded dancer. Selected soloist will be Semi-finalist for the national title in their age division. They will compete in Photogenic, Interview, Class, and Solo Routine. The winners are the faces of Dance Machine for an entire year. The winners MC at competitions help teach convention classes, with awards ceremonies, participate in community service projects and they encourage the regional participants to be the best they can be. They are the role models of Dance Machine Productions. The goal of the titles program is to help the participant to grow as a person and learn more about themselves. It gives them a chance to experience an interview (preparing for the workforce or college scholarship interviews), to be part of an audition process in the class category, to learn the value of a first impression and how to catch the eye of a possible employer with photogenic, and the solo routine is judged on entertainment and appeal to the general public, yet of course good technique is a consideration in solo routine scoring. The America’s Mister & Miss Dance National Titles Scholarship Program strives to provide each participant with a stronger self image and prepare them for the world as a more well rounded adult. Many participants have said that the program has made them confident and given them a new perspective on being the best they can be. Most of the time you have made such great friends that no one cares who wins, because a representative is selected from a group that is already winners. If you wish to be considered for the national titles then you must indicate in the SOLOIST box on the entry form. Do not enter if you are unable or unwilling to participate at the national level. Semi-Finalist Spots are limited to 20 per age division at the national level. Be sure if selected that you follow procedure to ensure you are able to compete for title. Alternates will be selected at each regional competition, if a selected soloist does not secure their spot by the determined date then an alternate will be given the semi-finalist spot for the national competition. Title Age Divisions Females: Petite Miss (7-9), Junior Miss (10-12), Teen Miss (13-15), Miss Dance (16-21) Title Age Divisions Males: Master (7-9), Junior Mister (10-12), Teen Mister (13-15), Mister Dance (16-21)
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