Competition Guidelines

Entry Limits

• Entries for the National Finals must have qualified at either a NYCDA Regionals Competition or the Preliminary Qualifying Competition.
• Overall number of entries will be limited to the time available.  Entries will accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
• A deduction of 10 points will be made for entries that do not comply with set time limitations.
• All fees are due with entry forms - received by May 10, 2013.  Entry fees are non-refundable.  Make all checks payable to: NYC Dance Alliance.
• No Canadian checks will be accepted - US bank money orders only.

*NYCDA Regional Critics' Choice Award winners receive FREE Competition entry fees for that entry at the 2013 National Season Finale!

Preliminary Qualifying Competition

• Studios should keep June 30- July 1, 2013 open for possible Preliminary Competition.
• Schools will have the opportunity to qualify 15 numbers for the NYCDA National Competition Finals.  Preliminary entries may include 4 solos and 3 duo/trios.
• All Preliminary soloists MUST also be entered in at least one Preliminary Group, Line, or Production number.  No individual dancer may compete more than 2 solos in the Preliminary Competition.
• All Platinum, High Gold, Gold, High Silver, and Silver winners in the Preliminary Competition qualify to compete in the NYCDA National Finals Competition.
• All Preliminary entries must submit double entry fees - Preliminary fees AND National Finals Fees.  Preliminary entries that do not qualify for National Finals will receive fee reimbursements.  All fee must be received by May 10, 2013.
• The overall number of entries for the Preliminary Qualfying Comeptition will be limited to the time available.  Entries will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
• All entry fees and guidelines for the National Competition Finals also apply to the Preliminary Qualifying Competition.
• Entry forms must be clearly marked "Preliminary Competition".
• Entry fees for the Preliminary Qualifying Comeptition must be submitted on a separate check from the National Finals fees.

Music Requirements

• NEW! Competition Music can be uploaded prior to Nationals! Additional Information will be sent in confirmation packets. 
• Alternatively, you may chose to provide 1 professional quality CD recording for each number entered.  A back-up CD must also be available for each entry.  Cassettes will not be accepted.
• Each CD must contain only one entry and must be labeled with the following information:
            -Title of number
            -Studio Name (Code Letter)
            -Entry number
• It is recommended that all CDs be recorded in a non-dolby format with audio recorded on both left and right channels.

Age Appropriate

NYCDA prides itself in maintaining a professional, classy, and family environment.  Our 'age appropriate' criteria will continue to appear on every score sheet - under Costuming, Music Choice, and Choreography.  Necessary deductions will be taken.  Disqualification may result, at the discretion of the judges.

Video and Photography

• Video taping and flash photography are strictly prohibited during the entire event.  (Disqualification may result.)
• Registered Teachers with Video passes will be permitted to tape Workshop Classes only.
• All dancers authorize the use of their image in photos and videos for NYCDA publicity and advertisement purposes.

Admission

• Admission to all regular competitions is free.  Tickets must be purchased for the Junior Gala and for the Closing Night Gala.
• Audience will be allowed to enter and exit between numbers only.  Doors will be closed during performances.
• Teachers of competition dancers will be given reserved seating.  However, absolutely no visual coaching is allowed.