Rules & Regulations
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- To compete at Ovation a dancer must be registered for the entire Workshop.
- The deadline for competition changes is 2 weeks prior to the event. No changes will be accepted after this date.
- Professional dancers are welcome for the workshop, and can participate in the competition; however, professional dancers ages 21 or older can only compete in the Open category. Ovation considers a "professional" to be anyone that teaches at a dance studio on a regular basis and/or anyone that derives more than 50% of their income from dance.
- Competing dancers may compete for one studio only, unless there is a rare circumstance where Ovation’s director has granted prior consent.
- Dancers may compete in more than one city.
- All numbers must appear according to their scheduled sequence.
- Judges may stop a number in progress and request that it be repeated. If Ovation’s equipment fails, the studio may choose to continue or to re-do the number. If performers' equipment fails, the performance must continue or be withdrawn.
- Competing dancers should be ready 30-45 minutes prior to their scheduled competition time. The Competition may run up to 45 minutes early and each dancer will be expected to perform at the earlier time. Also, please keep this in mind if you are leaving the theatre and plan on returning for Awards.
- Ovation reserves the right to change all rules and regulations at any time without notice. All questions that arise are resolved by the discretion of the Ovation Directors.
- At Ovation, we value loyalty to studios. We do not allow teachers or studio owners to solicit dancers from other studios at any of our events. The first offense will result in a warning. If any additional offenses occur, the studio will not be permitted to attend any future DanceOne event until further notice.
- Floorcraft & Safety:
- Dancers must maintain good floor navigation, avoiding collisions or interference with other dancers. Respect other dancers' space at all times.
- Lifts, aerials, or acrobatic movements are not allowed in the Latin division.
- Dancers must ensure their movements are safe for themselves, their partner, and others on the floor.
- Couple Numbers:
- All participants will be assigned numbers to wear on their backs for easy identification by the judges. Numbers must be visible at all times.
- Code of Conduct:
- Professionalism:
- Sportsmanship: While on the competition premises, competitors shall conduct themselves at all times in a civil and sportsmanlike manner.
- Costume & Appearance: Appropriateness and adherence to dress code.
- Grounds for disqualification include:
- Failing to adhere to dress codes
- Excessive or inappropriate behavior on the floor
- Disregarding competition rules or safety measures
- All decisions made by the judges are final. No appeals will be entertained unless there is a breach of competition protocol.
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