Regulations

• All competing dancers and their teachers, must be registered for the entire National Season Finale! workshop.
• Competition fees and workshop registration tuitions must be submitted simultaneously, but must be written on separate checks.
• An official entry form (photocopies are fine) must be filled out for each entry.
• The deadline for competition changes is 2 weeks prior to the convention. No changes will be accepted after this date.
• Competing dancers may enter as many categories as desired, as long as they never compete against themselves.
• Competing dancers may for one studio only.
• Schools with multiple locations may compete as separate studios as long as there is NO mixing of dancers from each location. No combing of dancers allowed for extra discounts.
• Professional dancers are welcome for the workshop but will not be permitted to compete if over age 18.
• Soloists MUST also be entered in at least one Group, Line, or Production number.
• Teachers may only compete in the Open (19+) age division.
• Entries in the Open (19+) Division are not eligible for Critics' Choice Awards.
• Studios may substitute an entry of identical dancers, age, performance, and competition divisions for a pre-qualified entry from a Regional Competition.
• PROPS: Studios are responsible for the transportation, storage, and removal of all props. Check with the venue, as considerable fees may apply.
• No dangerous props may be used during the competition (swords, fire, etc.). General props are allowed but must be taken on and off stage expeditiously. Any unnecessary delay will resul in a 5 point deduction. Please have a clean-up crew ready for any "litter" left on stage.
• Excessive scenery and special lighting may only be utilized with pre-approval from NYCDA.
• Tap sounds on the recordings of tap numbers will result in a 5 point deduction.
• Entry numbers containing more than 2 gymnastic passes MUST be entered in the Specialty Division. Otherwise, 5 points will be deducted and the entry will be moved to the appropriate division.
• Competing dancers should be ready 30 minutes prior to their scheduled competition time. If the competition is running ahead of schedule, you will be expected to perform.
• Competing dancers must perform in the scheduled sequence unless special permission is granted by the M.C. Intentional manipulation of performance schedule will result in disqualification.
• Competing dancers and their teachers are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship and general support of all participants.
• Choreography or costumes that are not considered age appropriate by the panel of judges will have 10 points deducted from the total score.