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CATEGORIES
Ballet, Baton, Character, Cheerleading, Folkloric, Jazz, Vocal, Clogging, Lyrical/Modern
Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop, Acro-Gym, Pointe, Open, Pom Pon, Song & Dance,
Tap
Contestants will compete in either
Novice (36 months or less of training) or
Competitive (37 months or more of training).
Competitive does not apply to Pre-School Age Division.
All contestants are considered novice. Open Division Category pertains
to entrants that do not fit into any of the above referenced categories.
AGE DIVISIONS
Age 6 & Under Ages 7- 8
Ages 9 - 10 Ages 11 -12
Ages 13-14 Ages 15-16
Ages 17-18 Ages 19 & Above
All age divisions are determined by the date
of the competition.
The average age will determine the age group for duet/trio and
small/large groups. If the average age ends in .5 or above, it is then
rounded up to the next age group. Full names, ages and birth dates of
all performers must appear on the official entry form. Contestants must
be responsible for proof of age at the competition if necessary.
ENTRANCE FEES
Regional Competition
Solo: $78.00
Duet/Trio: $36.00 Per Contestant
Small Group (4-10 contestants): $34.00 Per Contestant
Large Group (11 or more contestants): $32.00 Per Contestant
Production (15 or more contestants): $32.00 Per Contestant
World Cups Finals
Solo: $90.00
Duet/Trio: $45.00 Per Contestant
Small Group (4-10 contestants): $40.00 Per Contestant
Large Group (11 or more contestants): $38.00 Per Contestant
Production (15 or more contestants): $38.00 Per Contestant
All Competition Fees Are Non-refundable
Mailed entries must be postmarked 21 days before the competition date.
Creation will not accept entries not
accompanied by full payment.
Creation reserves the right to extend.
STUDIO CHECKS ONLY! NO PERSONAL CHECKS!
All entrance fees are to be made payable and mailed to:
CREATION *
World CupFinals
All regional contestants are eligible for world cup finals and
automatically qualify upon regional participation.
Please be sure to make your reservations early to ensure
adequate hotel accommodations.
CHAMPIONSHIP RULES
All competition fees are non-refundable.
Routines and music should be non-suggestive and appropriate for a family
oriented audience. Suggestive routines will be deducted accordingly.
Time limit is three (3) minutes. Production time limit is six (6) minutes.
We at Creation will not change the scheduled times of routines due to the
large amount of entries. We want to remain organized for the benefit of all.
We are asking for your complete cooperation in this matter.
All music must be labeled with the contestant number listed in the Creation
program and the name of the music. Music should be picked up
immediately after each act has been performed. Please bring back-up music
in case of malfunction.
Performers are to be in the wings of the stage only two acts in advance.
Please advise your students to enter and exit the auditorium quietly
between routines only.
There will be no videotaping or flash photography allowed.
At no time during or after the competition are parents or teachers to
approach the judges. The decision of the judges is final.
Please, remember to pick up judge’s critique tapes and score sheets
at the conclusion of the competition.
Please advise your studio members to be courteous and take care of the
facility by picking up after themselves.
Studio members should respectfully remain on the stage the entire length
of the awards ceremonies. A sportsmanlike attitude with moral integrity
should be exhibited at all times.
Routines not completed by the performer will not be allowed to repeat
the performance for any reason. Improvisational skills should be coached
before the competition.
Special microphones or sound equipment cannot be hooked up.
No coaching during the performance by teachers or parents.
No dangerous props. Any debris left on the stage must be cleaned up
quickly after the performance.
Dance categories (this does not apply to open category) should not contain
acro/gymnastics. Forward, backward and shoulder rolls are allowed.
The same contestant(s) cannot compete more than once in the same
category and age group. This means that contestants must never compete
against themselves. No soloist may place in top 5 more than one time.
Children must be chaperoned at all times during the competition.
Creation will not be responsible for lost or stolen items. Creation
claims no responsibility for accident or injury.
SCHEDULES
All schedules will be mailed one week prior to the competition date. All
schedules will be followed as closely as possible.
It is necessary for the contestant to be at the competition site no
later than one hour before his/her scheduled time of performance.
CREATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EXTEND ANY COMPETITION.
ADJUDICATED AWARDS
Contestants do not compete against each other; they are evaluated
according to total range of points scored. For example, there may be two
or more first, second or third place winners in the same category and
age division.
Plaques will be awarded in each category:
ULTIMATE VICTORY - (290-300)
FIRST PLACE - (270-289)
SECOND PLACE - (240-269)
THIRD PLACE - (210-239)
FOURTH PLACE - (209 & Below)
GROUP AWARDS
Each contestant entered in duet/trio or group will receive a large
medal. The studio will be given a plaque.
DIRECTORS AWARDS
SUPER STUDIO
The studio with the most entries!
$100.00 entry gift certificate to World Cup Finals
STUDIO SPORTMANSHIP
The studio that cheers the loudest!
$100.00 entry gift certificate to World Cup Finals
STUDIO EXCELLENCE
The studio with the most excellence!
$100.00 entry gift certificate to World Cup Finals
HIGH POINT AWARDS
The following awards will be presented in our 12 & Under and
13 & Above Divisions
(both Competitive & Novice scores will be combined)
HIGH POINT SOLOS
HIGH POINT DUETS/TRIOS
HIGH POINT SMALL GROUPS
HIGH POINT LARGE GROUPS/PRODUCTION
(Overall champions will not be eligible)
OVER-ALL HIGH POINT AWARDS
The following awards will be presented in our 12 & Under and
13 & Above Divisions
(both Competitive & Novice scores will be combined)
OVERALL HIGH POINT SOLO
OVERALL HIGH POINT DUET/TRIO
OVERALL HIGH POINT SMALL GROUP
OVERALL HIGH POINT LARGE GROUP/PRODUCTION
SPECIAL AWARDS
A special awards judge will recognize outstanding qualities
in performance. Special awards will include but not be limited to:
Best Costume
Most Unique Costume
Technical Excellence
Best Choreography
Most Unique Choreography
Best Dramatic Presentation and Etc.
Thousands of Dollars Awarded
in cash, scholarships and prizes!