Rules & Regulations

• All competing dancers and their teachers must be registered for the entire workshop where they are competing.

• There are no limits to the number of entries allowed per studio. But ODT reserves the right to set a maximum number of entries allowed per studio if competition times become full.

• No independent soloists allowed unless authorized by ODT.

• All names and ages of the dancers must appear on entry form or it will not be accepted.

• All ages are as of January 1 of the competition year.

• Entries accepted on a first come, first served basis.The deadline for competition changes is 14 days prior to the convention. No changes will be accepted after that date.

• Competing dancers may enter as many performance categories as desired but may only do

• ONE SOLO per category.

• Group routines entered in the same performance category must have at least a 50% change in participants.

• No professional dancers may compete; however, they can attend workshop classes.

• All dancers must be prepared to present proof of age should a question arise. Photocopies are acceptable.

• AUDITION CLASS - An invaluable experience to all dancers! This category simulates an audition wherein all entered convention dancers will be taught a short jazz combination to perform in groups. The judges, through process of elimination, will choose a select number of dancers to receive special recognition and scholarships to future ODT events.

• Studios must submit all entries. No individual entries are to be sent by parents.

• Individual entries are allowed only if the studio is not participating and the dancer wants to register as an independent.

• All competition fees are per person per entry.

• All checks should be made payable to Odyssey Dance Theatre. A returned check charge of $30 will apply

• to all returned checks in addition to cancellation of registration.

• All entries are final and non-refundable. NO EXCEPTIONS.

• Entries can be accepted via fax with credit card or check mailed to 11537 Berryknoll Circle, Draper, UT

• 84020. All registrations must be received 30 days prior to the event.

• No checks drawn on banks outside of the U.S.A. are accepted.

• Age divisions are as follows:

• + Mini division: Average age is 8 and under.

• + Junior division: Average age is 9 to 12.

• + Teen division: Average age is 13 to 15.

• + Senior division: Average age is 16 to 18.

• + Adult /Teacher division: Average age is 19 and over. If a teacher performs with the group, it is

• automatically to be entered in the Adult/Teacher division.

• To determine the average age of an entry, add together the ages of all the dancers in the routine and divide

• by the total number of dancers in the entry. All averages are to be rounded down to the nearest whole

• number.

• The average age of each entry may not drop more than one age division below the age of the oldest dancer

• in the entry regardless of the actual average age.

• Tap: Routine that consists of tap technique. Tap shoes only.

• Jazz: Routine that consists of primarily jazz technique.

• Lyrical: Routine that consists of a combination of jazz/modern/ballet techniques incorporating balance,

• control, and interpretation.

• Ballet: Routine that consists of ballet or pointe techniques. Must include classical steps and movements.

• Hip-Hop: Routine that consists of stylistic movement of the urban element.

• Contemporary: Routine that consists of a fusion between jazz, lyrical and modern techniques.

• Musical Theatre: Routine that consists of dramatic interpretation.

• Modern: Routine that consists of modern techniques

• Open: Routine that consists of any dance style or combination of dance style not listed above (acrobatic,

• clogging, modern, etc.).

• Note: Entry numbers containing more than 3 gymnastic passes must be entered in the open category.

• Otherwise, 1 point per judge will be deducted and the number will be moved to the appropriate category.

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• Scoring is done on an adjudicated point scale by 3 judges, each scoring up to a total of 100 points.

• + Technique: 35 points

• + Execution: 30 points

• + Showmanship: 20 points

• + Choreography and Musicality: 10 points

• + Costume: 5 points

• Any choreography that is not considered age appropriate by the panel of judges will have up to 5 points deducted by each judge and possible disqualification.

• All entries will be adjudicated by 3 judges. All 3 judges will be supplying video and point critiques.

• Each entry will also receive personal feedback directly after their performance.

• Ultimate platinum, platinum, high gold, gold, high silver, and silver awards will be presented based on the following combined scores:

• + Ultimate Platinum: 291-300

• + Platinum: 285-290

• + High Gold: 279-284

• + Gold: 273-278

• + High Silver: 267-272

• + Silver: less than 266 points

• If two or more numbers are in a performance category, a high point will be announced for that competition category in that age division.

• Judges written score sheets and submitted music may be picked up at the registration desk following the

• Awards ceremony. Video critiques will be mailed to the studios the following week.

• No awards will be given at this event.

• Although the Judges may award the following:

• Best of Show - The top overall high scoring groups in each of the Mini, Junior, Teen and Senior age divisions

• Special Awards (Groups Only)

• Choreography Awards - recognition awards chosen in each city in the Mini, Junior, Teen, and Senior age divisions by the judges for best overall choreography.

• Entertainment Award - recognition awards chosen in each city in the Mini, Junior, Teen, and Senior age divisions by the judges for best overall entertainment.

• Technique Award - recognition awards chosen in each city in the Mini, Junior, Teen, and Senior age divisions by the judges for the best overall technique.

• Time limits are as follows:

• + Solo: 2 minutes, 30 seconds

• + Duo/Trio: 2 minutes, 30 seconds

• + Small Group: 3 minutes

• + Large Group: 3 minutes

• + Line: 4 minutes

• + Production: 8 minutes

• Any number that is more than 15 seconds over the time limit will receive a 1 point deduction per judge.

• Competing dancers should be ready 1 hour prior to scheduled competition time. If the competition is running ahead of schedule, dancers will be expected to perform.

• Competing dancers must perform in their scheduled order unless special permission is given by ODT for costume changes.

• Any routines not able to perform in the order that they were scheduled must make arrangements with the emcee PRIOR to the start of the competition or risk possible point deductions.

• All music must be uploaded by January 1st

• Each music uploaded should have the Piece Name and Studio/Dancer as part of the file name.

• For example: piecename-studioname-dancername.mp3

• The stage is approximately a 30’ x 40’ Marley floor.

• General props are permitted but must be taken on and off the stage quickly. Be aware that there may be restrictions regarding the size and weight of props. Please check with ODT before submitting large prop entries. Have a clean up crew ready for any objects left on stage.

• There will be a 1-minute set-up time limit before and after numbers with props. Any prop that needs a longer set-up time must notify ODT before the start of the competition.

• ODT is not responsible for shipping, transportation, storage, damage, or theft of any props.

• No dangerous props may be used during the competition.

• No live animals are permitted as props.

• Any excessive scenery and elaborate lighting may not be used.

• Tap sounds on recordings of tap numbers will result in a 2 point deduction from each judge.

• Flash and non-flash photography is NOT permitted at any time.

• ODT has commissioned a professional video company to tape routines. No personal videotaping will be allowed.

• No other video taping is allowed at any time. Please let everyone know about this rule.

• Through their participation in the convention and/or competition, all dancers give consent for and authorize the use of their image, photos, and/or video for ODT publicity and advertisement purposes.

• General admission to the competition is free.

• Audience will be allowed to enter and exit between numbers only. Doors will be closed during

• performances.

• Thursday Evening 1/8– Solo Competition

• Friday Morning – 1/9 – Duo/Trio/Small Group Competition

• Friday Afternoon – Convention Classes

• Saturday Morning 1/10 – Large Group/Line/Production Competition

• Saturday Afternoon – Convention Classes