FORMS

Registration Form — separate form for each routine

All Entries must be submitted either Online OR on an Official Encore Registration Form. Faxed Entries will be accepted only on the Official Encore Registration Form with a credit card payment.


ONLINE REGISTRATION

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No Independent entries will be accepted.

Dancer(s) must be affiliated with a Studio that is registered at Encore's competition. "Independent" will be considered as any single dancers/routines using a studio affiliation with less than $500 entry fees or a Studio registering less than $500. Studio registering less than $500 is subject to a $100.00 surcharge.


PAYMENT

Encore does NOT accept business OR personal checks.


1. All fees must be paid by credit card, cashiers check or money order.
All studio registrations must include payment.
All fees are non-refundable.

NEW! 2. TEACHER REBATE - Teachers registering ON-LINE 35+ days prior to the competition, with payment in full, will receive an 8% rebate.

NEW! 3. SPECIAL TEACHERS ONLY ONLINE SECTION - Encore's website now offers an exclusive TEACHERS ONLY section where you can learn all the details for the new Encore Executive Teacher Loyalty Program. Log in and register today! (Login will be the same as your "Online Studio Registration" username and password).


GENERAL

Encore will conduct business with Studios only. No parents should call the Encore office for any reason. Any parent inquiries regarding schedules, etc., should be directed to the participating studio, not Encore.

Schedule of Competition

A time schedule will be posted on the web site 7 days prior to the competition. Encore does not have a general format for scheduling at our regional competition. Every regional schedule is based on the breakdown of entries by division level and type (solo, duo/trio, groups, line and productions) for that particular city. Dancers must be ready to perform 1 ½ hours before their scheduled time.

Changes to Schedule

Once the schedule is released/posted, no studio, teacher or parent may request a performance to be rescheduled. Encore Showcase does not hold or move an entry unless it is a legitimate costume change problem.

Please note: if you have a special scheduling request for a particular entry, the request must be in writing at the time the entry is submitted. We will do our best to accommodate special requests but this is not guaranteed.

"Special Scheduling Request" entries that perform on a different day or are not performed before the respective awards ceremony will be adjudicated only and will not be eligible for High Score Awards and Cash.


DIVISION LEVELS

For the positive benefit of your dancers, the teacher determines adjudication level of each routine.

Training equals all class and rehearsal time. We trust teachers judgment and appreciate your honesty in placing your dancers in the appropriate Division level.


NEW! Technical Specifics and Guidelines

I - Beginner Dancers - Routines with no more than two consecutive rotations on one leg and no more than 3 hours of training per week.

II - Intermediate Dancers - Routines with no more than a four consecutive rotations on one leg and no more than 4-7 hours of training per week.

III - Advanced Dancers - All advanced technique allowed. 8 or more hours of training per week.

IV - Teacher/Pro/Am - A "professional" derives 50% of their income from teaching, performing and/or choreography. Any teachers must compete in Div. 4. (Div IV not eligible for High Score Cash Award)

NEW! Routines entered in "Incorrect" Divisions are NOT eligible for High Score and will incur a 20 point deduction.

Type Time Limit Max # of Dancers Entry Fee
Solo 2:45 min (limit 3 solos per dancer)   $80.00
D/T 2:45   $90.00
Small Grp. 3:00 4-9 dancers $35.00/person
Large Grp. 4:00 10-18 dancers $35.00/person
Line 4:00 19+ dancers $35.00/person
Production 4:00 - 8:00 max. 19+ dancers $40.00/person

20 Point Deduction For Exceeding The Time Limit

NEW! All time limits include set-up and tear down. PROPS: The placement of props, mats, etc., must be completed within one (1) minute. The timing of the act will begin after the one (1) minute prep time. No form of liquid, gel, glitter or any other substance may be used that would affect the dancing surface. Absolutely no items may be thrown or shot off the front of the stage. Performers must be prepared to completely clear the stage in the event of any loose items (feathers, streamers, etc.) Absolutely no littering of the stage is allowed. Any violation of the above rules will result in the act not being eligible for the High Score and will incur a 20 point deduction.


No Changes (Division, Age or Group) will be allowed after Monday the week of the competition.

Ages

As of first day of showcase. Please average ages.
Half years round up to the next year.
  • 4 & under
  • 5 - 6
  • 7 - 8
  • 9 - 10
  • 11 - 12
  • 13 - 14 "Teen" NEW!
  • 15 - 16
  • 17 - 19
  • 20 & over (not eligible for High Score or Cash Awards)

Adjudication Criteria

  • Technique: 40%
  • Performance: 40%
  • Choreography: 10%
  • Overall Impression: 10%

DANCE CATEGORIES

  • Ballet / Pointe - Ballet or Pointe techniques. Ballet or Pointe shoes only.
  • Ballroom – Variety of social dances performed by couples.
  • Character - Easily recognized character is portrayed. May incorporate any style of dance technique.
  • Clogging - Clogging techniques. Clogging shoes only.
  • NEW! Contemporary / Modern - Contemporary/ Modern style technique and moves.
  • Dance Team - Precision choreography that also incorporates dance techniques.
  • Hip Hop / Funk - Street style of jazz that incorporates contemporary and fad dance trends.
  • Jazz - Primarily jazz techniques, utilizing up-tempo music.
  • Lyrical - Combination of jazz, modern and ballet techniques.
  • Musical Theatre - "Broadway" or movie musical style of dance and/or song.
  • Non-Dance - One (1) Photogenic Photo per entry (5"x7" minimum).
  • Open - Will not fall under any other dance category. A combination or blend of multiple dance styles. Routines containing more than three acrobatic passes should perform in the Open Category.
  • Pom Pom / Cheer / Dance Team - Pom poms and pom pom techniques.
  • Tap - Tap techniques.

MUSIC

Each entry must furnish their own music on a quality CD. ONLY ONE ROUTINE PER CD. Please mark CDs with permanent ink with routine number, routine name and studio name. It is recommended that you bring a back up CD in the event of malfunction. Encore does not accept music on iPods or laptops.

ADJUDICATION, AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Adjudication

Bronze, Silver, High Silver, Gold, High Gold, Platinum.

NEW! Digital judge's commentary.

NEW! VIDEO JUDGING

Separate judges critique for each routine. Judges critiques must be picked up at the end of the event – items will not be mailed.


Cash Awards

Adult groups 20 years and over will be adjudicated only and are not eligible for any High Score Awards or Cash. A minimum number of 10 routines per Type/Division Level/Age Group (Petite, Jr, Teen, Sr) must be entered for cash to be awarded in Solo, Duo/Trio & Small Groups.

NEW! Five Routine minimum for cash in Large Group/Line. Three Routine minimum for cash in Production. The following awards are presented in Petite, Junior and Senior in Division I, II & III:
  • Solo - 1st - 5th place awarded. 1st place wins $75
  • Duo / Trio - 1st - 5th place awarded. 1st place wins $100
  • Small Group - 1st - 5th place awarded. 1st place wins $125
  • Large Group - 1st - 5th place awarded. 1st place wins $150
  • Line / Production - 1st - 5th place awarded. 1st place wins $200
  • Judges & Critic's Choice Awards

Scholarships

All Scholarships are selected from competitors.



Re-Performance - Under no circumstances will any showcase dancer be allowed to reperform any number unless the number has been interrupted by a technical problem on the part of Encore, an electrical failure or any extenuating circumstance on the part of Encore solely, that heretofore is unforeseen. Conditions of a stage are not the responsibility of Encore and will not be considered in the reperformance of a number.

Cancellation/Extension of Showcase - Encore reserves the right to cancel or extend any showcase in accordance with the response of the number of showcase entries. Studios will be notified within three days if the showcase is to be extended. In case of cancellation, all registration fees will be promptly refunded.

Publicity - Choreographers, teachers and performers automatically grant permission to Encore to use their photos and videos for advertising and publicity purposes, inclusive of television, videotaping or film broadcast in connection with promotion campaigns.


NO CAMERAS OF ANY TYPE ALLOWED DURING PERFORMANCE.

ALL ROUTINES MUST BE APPROPRIATE FOR FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT.