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XIII.
CHOREOGRAPHY AND COSTUMING
A.
Routine choreography should be appropriate and
entertaining for all audience members. Vulgar or suggestive
material, choreography and/or music is not allowed and is
defined as any movement or choreography implying
something improper or indecent, appearing offensive or
sexual in content, and/or relaying lewd of profane gestures
or implications. Inappropriate choreography, costuming,
makeup and/or music may affect the judges’ overall
impression and/or score of the routine.
B.
Teams may NOT use Disney themes nor may they have
costumes that resemble a Disney character.
C.
All male dancers’ costumes must include a shirt that is
fastened, however it can be sleeveless.
D.
Jewelry as part of the costume is allowed.
XIV.
PRELIMINARIES, SEMI-FINALS, AND
FINALS
UDA reserves the right to determine if a preliminary,
semi-final, or final round will be necessary. There will be
a preliminary competition held in most categories. All
divisions with only one round prior to the finals will be
classified as a semi-final. 50% of the teams in each group
will advance to the next round. In the event of a tie for the
final spot advancing, both teams that are tied will move
on. Tournament officials will have full authority to make
the final determination of the number of teams selected to
advance to the next round.
XV.
AWARDS AND PRIZES
All teams in the final round of competition will receive a
trophy. Teams who rank first, second, or, third place will
additionally receive a bronze, silver, or gold medallion.
Teams placing first will also receive a championship jacket,
given to every participant who performed on the floor plus
two coaches. Based on availability, rostered alternates can
receive jackets from our championship office at the all-star
resort after competition has been completed.
XVI.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
PARTICIPATION- SCHOOL TEAMS ONLY
It is understood that teams participating in the National
Dance Team Championship will not knowingly and willingly
participate in any other dance event promoted as a “national
championship” or “international championship” for the
2016-2017 school year. (Exception: USA National
Championship). Teams who do not adhere will automatically
be disqualified from the 2018 Championship.
XVII.
TELEVISION COVERAGE
The National Dance Team Championship will be nationally
televised on an ESPN network. Because of the format of the
show, not all finalist teams will be shown on the telecast.
Out of respect for the copyrights of others, original music
will be composed for all routines featured in the show, in
order to meet broadcast licensing requirements. If teams
use an original composition created or commissioned by
you (an original song and recording to which you own or
license the rights by written agreement from a preferred
provider), your routine music may be used.
XVIII.
TOURNAMENT FACILITY
A.
The competition is scheduled to be held at the ESPN
Wide World of Sports ® Complex.
B.
Marley Floor: All main floors will have 10 strips and all
rehearsal floors will have 8. Approximate floor size is
50 feet X 50 feet.
C.
The tournament officials shall have the right to alter the
time and location of the competition in the event changes
become necessary due to inclement weather, facility
problems, television production requirements, or any
other situation deemed by the tournament officials to be
essential to the successful execution of the
championship.
XIX.
APPEARANCES, ENDORESEMENTS, AND
PUBLICITY
All teams winning titles, awards, or prizes agree to have all
appearances, endorsements, and publicity approved through
the NDTC office.
XX.
PENALTIES
A two (2) point per judge penalty will be assessed to any
team violating any of the specific rules as stated.
If you
have any questions concerning the legality of a trick or move,
please upload a video to:
http://eventuploads.varsityspirit.com/Include your team
name, your name, and a contact phone number. It must be
received by January 10, 2017. For questions please contact
Ashley Udashen at
audashen@varsity.com.
For any clarification or interpretation of the above safety guideline please email Ashley Udashen at
audashen@varsity.comON BEHALF OF MY TEAM, I HEREBY ACCEPT THE COMPETITION AND ROUTINE RULES AND GUIDELINES AND AGREE TO
ABIDE BY THESE RULES
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(School/Team Name)
(Date)
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(City/State)
(Advisor / Coach’s Signature)
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(Division — Junior High, Senior All Star, etc.)
(Administrator’s Signature)
• Retain a copy of these rules for your files •
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