• Entries will be received in order of application and will be restricted to the amount of time available.
• A registered dance studio must submit all entries, whereas there will be no independent entries accepted.
• Entries and payments must be received three weeks prior to the venue. Pure Dance will not receive any payments at the competition.
• There will be a $5 charge for any changes after the venue is published online.
• Please be exact when registering your participants, entries, music titles, and studio names. It will be entered into the Pure Dance Competition Program that way.
• All dancers should be ready one hour prior to their scheduled time.
• Sportsmanlike behavior is expected at all times.
• Dancers grant permission for Pure Dance Competition to utilize their photographs and videos for any advertising to promote its competitions without compensation.
• Ties will be broken by judges only.
• Dancers will not perform out of order. The only exception is for costume changes.
• No photography or videos during competition. Pure Dance will provide photographs and videos for purchase.
• All entries are Non-refundable.

 

Types of Entries

• • Solo (Limit to two solo performances)
  • Duet/Trio (Will compete against each other)
  • Small group (4 to 9 dancers)
  • Large Group ( 10-19 dancers)
  • Lines (20-29)
  • Production (30 & over)

 

Competition Levels

 

• Intermediate

–  Dancers taking five or less hours of dance per week with limited competition experience

–  If a dancer competes in Intermediate as a soloist, they must stay in the Intermediate Level for all solos, duets, and trios.

–  The same dancer may move up to the Competitive Level for Groups/Lines and Productions.

–  If a dancer in a Duet/Trio or group takes over five hours of dance per week, it must be in the Competitive Level.

 

• Competitive

–  The highest level of competitive dance.

–  Dancers taking over five hours of dance per week.

–  Only Competitive Level can compete for Cash prizes, the Highest Overalls, and our Crystal Award.

–  Judges may elevate the placement of the dance in which they feel was under-placed.

 

Age Divisions

 

• Mini:  7 & under
• Petite:  8-9
• Junior:  10-12
• Pre-teen:  13-14
• Teen:  15-16
• Senior:  17-18
• Adult:  19 & up

 

–  Ages for all Duet/Trios and Groups are as of January 1st.

–  Ages for Solos are as of the first day of the Competition date.

–  Ages for Duet/Trios and Groups as of January 1st must be averaged together. If there is a decimal, round up.

–  Birth dates and names must be entered correctly on entry forms.

 

DANCE CATEGORIES

Ballet
–  Routine must consist of ballet technique and must include classical steps.

–  No acrobatic tricks

–  No pointe shoes in this category.

 

Pointe
–  Routine must consist of pointe technique.

–  No acrobatic tricks.

 

Lyrical Jazz
–  Three acrobatic tricks are allowed.

–  Routine should illustrate movement using the lyrics and mood of the music.

 

Musical Theater

–  Routine demonstrating styles from Broadway and movie musicals.

–  Acrobatics are permitted.

 

Jazz

–  Routine must contain primarily jazz technique.

 

Tap

–  Routine must consist of tap work and technique.

–  Three acrobatic tricks permitted.

 

Song & Dance

–  Must be both singing and dancing in this category.

 

Acrobatic Dance

–  Routine must use acrobatic moves such as handstands, limbers, walkovers, etc.

–  Must contain dance moves, steps, and choreography.

 

Open

–  Routine can consist of and combined with any listed categories.

–  Acrobatic tricks are allowed.

 

Contemporary

–  Routine should demonstrate contemporary style to show balance, extension, and can mix lyrical and modern techniques.

–  Acrobatic tricks are permitted.

 

Awards

• Crystal:  290-300
• Platinum:  280-289
• High Gold:  270-279
• Gold:  260-269
• Silver:  250-259

–  Only Competitive Levels can win cash prizes.

–  The Level in which the dancer competes can be placed in that Levels Overalls.

–  Any cash prizes awarded will be mailed to Studio Owner after the Competition.

* There will be an improve challenge before award ceremonies in which dancers can win prizes.

 

Special Awards

• Special awards will be given out at each award ceremony.
• All special awards will be given out by our judges when they feel a dancer or a dance exudes a special performance. Some examples are Pure Technique, Pure Entertainment, Pure Choreography, Pure Powerhouse.

 

Deductions

• If a dance in a judge’s opinion is inappropriate for our audience, either with music, costume or movements, the routine will be scored lower.
• All judge’s decisions are final.
• A one-half (.5) point deduction for routines that consist of acrobatic tricks when clearly stated not allowed. A trick is considered acrobatic if the movement goes upside down where both feet are off the floor. The exceptions are shoulder rolls and lifts.

 

Props

• Knives, swords, fire, and other weapons are NOT permitted. Pure Dance can approve props that are not dangerous.
• Props must be freestanding.
• Props must be put on and taken off quickly. Judges may consider deduction if time is excessive.
• No liquids, fog, smoke, paint, and any similar substance in which may interfere with the dancer’s safety is not permitted. Pure Dance can approve a prop in question.
• Safety of our dancers is our main concern.

 

Music

• All entries must supply its own music with routine number on a CD.
• All music should be turned in to the MC at the beginning of the day for the entire day.

 

Time

• Solo/Duet/Trio:  3 minutes
• Small Group:  3 minutes and 45 seconds
• Large Group:  4 minutes
• Lines:  6 minutes and 30 seconds
• Productions:  7 minutes and 30 seconds

 

Pricing

• Solo: $100
• Duet/Trio: $75
• Small Group: $55
• Large Group: $45
• Lines: $45
• Productions: $45