RULES | XL DANCE COMPETITION

THE FOLLOWING RULES MUST BE READ AND AGREED UPON AS YOUR ENTRIES ARE BEING SUBMITTED. YOUR REGISTRATION TO OUR EVENT DEMONSTRATES THAT YOU HAVE READ AND FULLY ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

GENERAL INFORMATION

All on-line entries must be completed before event deadline date listed on website.
Entries are accepted on a first-come first-serve basis. There will be a $10 late fee per act entered after the deadline date.
No entry will be processed to compete without full payment.
XL DANCE COMPETITION will only accept Visa, Master Card, Studio checks, money orders or cashier checks. Personal checks will not be honored. All returned checks are subject to a $30 service fee.
XL DANCE COMPETITION reserves the right to cancel or move the competition location due to unforeseen circumstances.
There will be NO refunds after your registration has been submitted and studio invoice has been paid.
General Admission to any XL event is FREE!
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the first scheduled performance of each day.
No food or drinks are allowed inside the competition performance area.
XL expects everyone to display good sportsmanship. Failure to comply will result in immediate disqualification.
XL is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

AGE GROUP

Super Mini 5 & Under

Mini 6-8

Junior 9-10

Tween 11-12

Teen 13-15

Senior 16-19

Adult 20 & Older

DIVISION

Solo- 1 Performer

Duet/Trio- 2-3 Performers

Small Group 4-9 Performers

Large Group 10-19 Performers

Line 20-39 Performers

XL Line 40+ Performers

Production 15+ Performers (Theme/Storyline)

XL LINE- Performance must utilize at least 40 dancers incorporating any style of dance or combination of dance styles. XL Line performances should not portray a theme or storyline and have a 5:00 minute time limit.

PRODUCTION- Performance must utilize at least 15 dancers incorporating any style of dance that portrays a theme or storyline throughout. Props are encouraged. Production performances have an 6:00 minute time limit for performance and given a maximum of 5:00 minutes total for set-up and removal of props.

TIME LIMITS

Solo 2:45

Duet/Trio 3:00

Small Group 3:00

Large Group 4:00

Line 5:00

Addiction Line 5:00

Production 6:00

LEVELS

NOVICE- Dancers with 1-2 years of competition experience and 5 or less routines.

*If a dancer is registered for 6 or more routines dancer must compete in intermediate or advanced level.

INTERMEDIATE- Dancers with 3-5 years of competition experience.

ADVANCED- Dancers with 6 or more years of competition experience.

ADAPTIVE- Designed specifically for individuals with special needs

Mixed level groups are only allowed to compete one level lower than the highest level dancer. (Ex: A routine that has one Advanced level dancer can only compete in the Intermediate or Advanced level.)

Level Change - At XL we trust that dancers will be placed in the appropriate level based on years of experience competing. We understand, however, that occasionally level changes need to be made day-of-event to ensure a fair competition experience.

Our process is as follows:

● The dance must first be flagged by 2 out of 3 judges.

● The tabulator will check scores.

● The dance must score 2.5 points or more higher than the next highest score in its current

category AND must place top 10 in the bracket of the next category it’s bumped into.

CATEGORIES OF DANCE

BALLET - Performance should contain ballet technique incorporating formal classical movements.

POINTE - Performance must consist of pointe technique. This category is not permitted in the NOVICE LEVEL.

JAZZ - Performance must consist of jazz technique.

TAP - Performance consisting primarily of tap technique.

LYRICAL - Performance consisting of dynamic emotion and expressive movements to compliment the lyrics demonstrated with fluidity, balance, extension and control.

MODERN - Performance consisting of interpretive movements using modern technique focusing on the ‘center’ of the body, coordination between breathing and movement and a dancer’s relationship with the floor.

CONTEMPORARY – A performance that combines modern dance and classical ballet elements.

FOLK/ETHNIC – Performances with tradition and strong cultural roots.

ACRO/GYMNASTICS- Performance using controlled movements and flexibility, walkovers, aerials, backhand springs, etc. Must incorporate dance technique.

POM-PON- Performance using pom-pons with incorporation of precise and definite movements.

MUSICAL THEATRE- Performance featuring any style of dance from a Broadway, Movie or Television Show.

HIP HOP- Performance demonstrating hip-hop and/or funk choreography.

OPEN- Performance demonstrating any dance style or combination of dance styles.

CLOGGING– Performance using clogging technique.

GENERAL RULES

Dancers must perform in their scheduled order unless permission is given for costume changes. Points will be deducted from acts that do not comply. The only exception to this rule is if the XL office administration has prior notification or the Competition Director has pre-approved the delay. Special stage or house lighting will not be provided for any performance. At no time are teachers, parents or dancers allowed to practice or rehearse on stage.

PROP RULES

No form of liquid, gel, aerosol, glitter, etc. may be used that would physically alter the surface of the marley floor provided by XL DANCE COMPETITION. If the stage is altered from its original state during an act, please be ready to clean up immediately following the performance. There will be a one-point deduction for prop removal that exceeds one minute.

Production performances are given a maximum of 5:00 minutes total for set-up and removal of props, exceptions can be made on a case by case basis. When sliding props or moving scenery, please be careful not to damage the marley dance floor. If marley floor is damaged beyond repair, the studio owner/director will be responsible for replacing it.

Fire, swords, knives, weapons and use of live animals are prohibited. If the weight of a prop exceeds the maximum weight limit for a built stage, or the Competition Director feels the weight of the prop is a safety hazard, the dancers will not be allowed to use the prop. Props must be loaded in and out of the venue on the same day they will be used. XL DANCE COMPETITION will not be responsible for props left overnight or unattended. All props backstage should be labeled with the studio name for identification purposes.

THE XL BATTLE

The XL BATTLE invites the highest scoring group routine from each studio in the 12 & Under age groups and 13 & Older age groups to battle for a $1,000 cash prize! We will start each day of competition with groups followed by solos/duo/trios. Solo/Duo/Trios are not eligible for THE XL BATTLE. We will notify studio owners which group routine is in the running for THE XL BATTLE, at this time you can choose to enter the battle or pass.

We will award a $1,000 CASH PRIZE WINNER at the end of each day!

DAY 1 - 12 & Under XL BATTLE $1000 CASH PRIZE WINNER!

DAY 2 - 13 & Older XL BATTLE $1000 CASH PRIZE WINNER!