Eligibility: Competitors must be between the ages of 7-21, as of January 1, 2012.
The ADC welcomes all nationalities, for we are an equal opportunity organization. Professional dancers are not permitted to enter the competition. "Professional Dancer" is defined by ADC as, an individual who is or has been in the past employed as a full-time dancer with a professional dance company, and has been bound by contract for atleast 26 weeks per year. Dancers holding Apprentice or Trainee type positions are eligible.
Professional, Non-competitive partners of eligible participants are allowed. These partners, professional or non, must be denoted in the application.
Age Divisions: Primary Division: 7-11 years old
Junior Division: 12-14 years old
Senior Division: 15-21 years old
Categories: Classical Ballet Solo (Refer to repertoire list. Required for JR & SR participants. Primary may or may not select off of list.)
Contemporary Dance Solo (independent choreography, which showcases the competitors' versatility)
Performing Arts Solo (Open/Lyrical/Jazz styles Only NO Tap or hip hop permitted- Separate Division from Classical/Contemporary Soloists. These participants are not required to participate in Round I.
Ensemble (2 or more dancers - Pas de Deux, Duo/Trio, Groups)
Pas de Deux - Required to select off of Repertoire List. (Adagio & Coda Only. Coda NOT required.)
Duo/Trio & Groups - May or May not select off of Repertoire List
- Soloist competitors may solely enter the classical ballet, the contemporary dance, or the performing arts category, for they are scored separately, and receive their own medals. However, to be considered for the ADC PRIZE, competitors must enter both the Classical & Contemporary Dance categories. Remember: The ADC PRIZE is awarded based on versatility excellence.
- More than one solo can be entered in each category, however, the variation with the highest score will be the one in consideration for medal placement, and other top score positions. (Ex: one participant will not be awarded both the Gold and Silver Medals in the same category).
- The competition is limited to the time available, so entries are accepted on a first come, first served basis.
- Competitors may enter as a soloist, part of an ensemble, or both. (Ex: a student may enter a classical variation, contemporary solo, pas de deux, and be apart of an ensemble).
- The average age will determine the age division for all Ensembles. Do not use decimals; round down. Ex: average age 14.9 = 14. So, this entry will be in the JUNIOR age division.
- General props are permitted in any of the performance categories, however no dangerous props: Ex, fire, knives, swords or pyrotechnics. The stage must be cleaned in a timely manner after a routine that has left articles on stage such as confetti, feathers, etc. All props must be in place and also removed within 1.5 minutes.
- The ADC values age-appropriate dances. If the judges consider either the costuming or the choreography to be inappropriate, immediate disqualification or point reductions may occur.
- If an ensemble loses a member right before the competition and drops below the original number registered, they may still compete in the time limit allotted for the larger group. Ex: A group of 8, loses 1 member, giving them 7, they may still compete with the 5:00 min length. If this circumstance occurs, immediately contact The ADC office, so no points will be deducted from the groups' score on the day of competition.
- Male and Female participants will compete together unless there are more than 10 competing males in the age division.
- All Rules and Regulation/Release Agreement must be read and agreed upon.
Time Limits:
Solo variations: no more than 2:45 min
Pas de Deux: no more than 6:00 min (inclusive of adagio and coda, if more than limit, you must find another recording or perform only the adagio). You MUST notate on application form if performing Coda.
Duo/Trio: no more than 2:45 min
Ensemble ( 4-7 dancers): no more than 3:00 min
Ensemble (8 + dancers): no more than 5:00 min
Fees: Round I / Workshop (required for all Ballet & Contemporary soloists): $160
Workshop -Only (required for all performing arts soloists): $80 **Non-Competitors may participate in workshop
Teacher Observer Pass for Round I / Workshop: $25
Solo Variations: $85 per solo
Pas de Deux: $85 per dancer
Duo/Trio: $40 per dancer
Ensemble: $30 per dancer
Scoring:
ADC's scoring system was devised to evaluate dancers in a complete fashion. This is the ONLY pre-professional competition that takes class technique into consideration. It is similar to New York International Ballet Competition, by means that, all dancers learn variations on the spot. We however felt that being a pre-professional competition, it was our duty to educate dancers on this process without the duress of elimination. Read more about this on the Round I link.
Final Score comprises 3 areas: Round I, Technical (onstage), and Artistic (onstage). Each area is adjudicated on a 100 point scale. The combined score of each Jury Member is then averaged to reach the final score for that performance. The Round I score is carried over through each of the competitors' solos. For example: when looking at your scoresheets, if you performed 3 solos, the top section (Round I) will all have the same numeric number.
General Rules:
Music:
Participants must submit separate CD's for each of their entries on the day of competition. There must be only one track on each CD. The CD must be clearly labeled with the competitor's name, school, and title of entry. Participants are responsible for a backup CD. The cue should not exceed 5 seconds at the beginning of the music. *Note: Music should be recorded at your desired speed, for their will be no adjustments made during the competition. Participants need to also notify the backstage manager about ANY music irregularities, such as pauses, volume changes, etc.
Double Labels on CD's WILL cause SKIPPING.
DATA CD's will NOT Play without problems.
Video:
The ADC will provide each competitor with a state of the art video to purchase. No personal video cameras will be permitted in the theaters. If a camera is found, The ADC reserves the right to confiscate the videotape being used and disqualification could result. Please give us your full cooperation in this matter.
Photography: ABSOLUTELY NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY IS PERMITTED. Photos are allowed to be taken during the performance, just make sure the flash is turned off.
- All performances are held before a public audience.
- ADC reserves the right to use any photo or video recording of the participants during the competition for promotional purposes.
- A tentative schedule of the competition will be available prior to the date. The schedule is based on a first come, first serve basis, and on the number of entries, so no time requests will be accepted. *However: when you receive the schedule and find that you don't have enough time to change costumes, it is imperative that you contact our office immediately. If the office is not notified, and the stage manager and emcee are not aware of the situation, points will be deducted if not ready to compete.
- The ADC does run the competition numerically, but each competitor must be prepared to compete out of order. This is necessary to prevent delays in the competition due to costume changes.
- Costumes and make-up are the responsibility of each competitor.
- The ADC holds the right to add additional competition days and times if pertinent, and has the right to move the competition location if circumstances are presented beyond The ADC's control.
- The ADC, upon its own discretion, has the right to refuse any application.
- The ADC EXPECTS SPORTSMANLIKE behavior from all their competitors, teachers and families. Failure to comply with this could result in disqualification.
- The Jury reserves the right not to award all scholarships and prizes, and to divide any award between more than one competitor.
- The ADC will provide score sheets to studio directors, at the end of the competition.
- The competition is of a fair nature, and solely based on merit; thus the decisions of the judges are final.
- All medalists and Top Score Winners agree to perform, if requested by The ADC, for no fee at subsequent competitions.
- The ADC, or it's hosting venues are not responsible for any damage, injury or loss during the competition.
- NO SMOKING IS PERMITTED IN ANY OF OUR VENUES.
- Make sure you have read all the rules and regulations carefully, for failure to abide by them, will result in point deductions, or disqualification.
- If any issue arises, and is not clearly addressed in the rules and regulations, the decision of The ADC shall be binding.
