RULES & REGULATIONS

Registration Deadline: January 15, 2012

Early Bird Registration: December 15, 2011. Save 5% off the total amount of your registration fees exceeding $2000 per location. (one month prior to deadline)

  • Registration fees are only payable in full (less discount if applicable) by certified cheque or money order to Breakthru Dance Challenge Inc.
  • A charge of $30 for NSF cheques will apply and entries may be returned if fees are not collected within seven (7) business days.
  • Breakthru Dance Challenge Inc. reserves the right to refuse studio entries at their discretion in which case fees will be refunded. No refunds will be issued for any other reason except injury (accompanied by a doctor’s note.)
  • Age of competitor is determined by December 31 2011. For a routine of 3 or more dancers the average age is determined by adding the ages of all competitors divided by the number of competitors in the performance and drop the decimal. Competitors are entered into their age category or the next highest age level.
  • Teachers are responsible for providing proof of age in the event of an age discrepancy of a competitor.
  • Contestants cannot compete against themselves in solo category. In the event that a performer has two or more solos in one discipline/category they must compete in one age category (level) higher.
  • No independent entries.
  • A studio must enter a minimum of 4 group entries for a soloist to be eligible for an overall award.
  • Entries will not be accepted at the competition.
  • Dancers in the Major division with 2 or more solos automatically qualify for the “Top Soloist Award”. The average score will be taken to determine the top soloist. This will only apply to the Major division for Mini/Junior, Intermediate and Senior age divisions.
  • If a Major soloist places more than once in their overall division, only their highest mark will be placed.
  • All award money/scholarships are awarded to teachers and/or studio directors.
  • Limited entries are on a first-come, first-serve basis to ensure adherence to the schedule.
  • Time limits will be strictly enforced. There is a 1 (one) point deduction for every 5 seconds over.
  • Any discrepancies regarding time limits or age categories are to be brought to the attention of Breakthru DC at least one hour prior to the corresponding (following) awards ceremony of the routine in question.
  • Breakthru Dance Challenge reserves the right to combine or divide class categories (two age levels within the same discipline of dance)
  • Pro-Am (19+) and adult are not eligible for overall awards.
  • A mark of silver or higher must be attained to achieve first place for individual category entries.
  • Production and Overtime/Extended Line routines must attain a mark of silver or higher to be considered for an overall award.
  • A limit of 2 acro tricks are permitted in other styles of dance. (Hips over shoulders 180 degree revolution) Every trick after that will be deducted 2 points.
  • No Acro in ballet or Lyrical categories.
  • Tap track are not permitted in tap categories.
  • All dancers must perform at least 50% of routine with exception of Production category. If a dancer is absent the teacher must notify a Breakthru D.C. team member who will then notify the judges prior to the routine.
  • If a dancer fails to complete their routine they may be allowed to start over (re-dance) but will not receive a mark (does not apply to novice category dancers); unless the stop in performance is caused by a technical error.
  • Adjudicators’ decisions are final. No communication of any kind, with the adjudicators, is permitted by teachers, students, parents, spectators or anyone else except Breakthru DC team members.
  • BDC Inc reserves the right to use any pictures and/or performance footage as advertisement material.
  • No flash photography or video taping of any kind is permitted during performances. It is dangerous to our performers. Studios will receive DVD copies of all their teams’ performances with all three judge's commentary courtesy of Video Judge
  • Courteous backstage etiquette and positive sportsmanship are mandatory.
  • Dressing rooms are to be shared by all competitors and must be treated respectfully. Anyone found vandalizing or abusing venue property will be disqualified and charged damage fees.
  • Props that are deemed dangerous (ie. Knives, pyrotechnics, swords, cap guns) are strictly prohibited.
  • No liquid substances, glitter, or confetti are permitted in any routine.