Date & Venue

11th - 12th  April 2013
Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre
Cnr Bell St. & St Georges Rd, Preston
Session times will be allocated once all entries have been received.

Closing Date for Audition Challenge Entries

 Closing date for 2013 entries is Friday 8th March 2013

Age Categories

Minimum age for entry is 10 yrs (as at 1/1/2013)
There is no maximum age for entry.
Performers will be grouped by age depending on entries received.

Performance Categories

• Jazz
• Broadway Jazz (13+ years only)
  
• Contemporary
• Hip Hop
• Tap

Judges

There will be a panel of 2 judges for each section. Both judges will contribute to a written critique that outlines strengths and gives positive feedback.

Awards

All performers will receive a Dance Off Challenge participation award at the Presentation Ceremony at the end of each session. 1st, 2nd & 3rd  places will receive an award.

What to Wear:

Registration

Registration can be made online.
Or
Forms can be downloaded by clicking on the Entries or Enter Competition Tabs.
Dancers can independently register for Dance off Audition Challenge.

Cost

$30 per style

Payment Methods

There are 3 methods for payment.

• PayPal or Credit Card (you must register on-line to access this payment method)
• Bank Account Transfer
  Account Name: Dance Off Challenge
  BSB : 063 498 Account No: 1047 1658
  Reference should list performers initial and surname
• Cheque payable to “Dance Off Challenge”
  Postal Address: 1/6 Mantell Street, Doncaster East, VIC 3109
  

Tickets

To capture the true audition experience, Dance Off Audition Challenge has been designed as a non audience event.  Audience will be invited in, free of charge, at the end of the session to view the Awards Ceremony.  Parents will drop off and pick up competitors from the theatre foyer.

Rules

Please click on the Rules Tab for a full break down of the Terms and Conditions for entry into Dance Off Audition Challenge.

Merchandise

Dance Off Challenge merchandise will be available for purchase on the day of the event. T-shirts may be worn at the Audition Challenge.

Date & Venue

Sunday 14th July 2013
The Besen Centre
87/89 Station Street, Burwood, Victoria

Closing Date for Troupe Challenge Entries

 Closing date for 2013 entries is Friday 31st May 2013

Age Categories

• 8yrs & under
• 10yrs & under
• 12yrs & under
• 15 yrs & under
• Open

DOC reserves the right to combine age categories or performance categories depending on entries received.

Performance Levels

• There will be 2 levels of performance available for the following age categories 12yrs & under, 15yrs & under, Open
  Recreational: Represents a troupe consisting of dancers who all train for less than 3 hours per week in their overall dance education.
  Experienced: Represents a troupe that has one or more dancers who train for more than 3 hours per week in their overall dance education.
• Individual troupe items that have previously won 1^st place in other competitions prior to the closing date of Dance Off Troupe Challenge must be entered into the Experienced Troupe section.
• DOC reserves the right to move a troupe up to a higher Performance Level if their standard is deemed higher than the level registered in.
• These levels have been designed to encourage less experienced troupes.
• Studio directors must nominate the performance level by placing (R) or (E) in the correct column on the Troupe Registration Form.
• Troupes will receive a point score that will decide their Performance Level for 2014.

Performance Categories

Jazz	A routine that utilises jazz technique. Teachers can choose to use modern or broadway styles.
Classical	A routine that consists of classical steps & ballet technique. Ballet Shoes must be worn.
Tap	A routine utilising tap technique. Tap shoes must be worn.
Song & Dance / Tap	A routine that combines singing and dancing. No backing vocals will be allowed.
Neo/Lyrical	A routine that is classically based which uses the inspiration of the lyrics/music to interpret the mood and choreographic content.
Contemporary	A routine utilising a contemporary style of movement, which may be abstract or fluid. Non traditional lines and shapes can be used and choreography may incorporate a storyline, theme or mood.
Hip Hop	A dance that consists of street styles of dance.

Tickets

Tickets for Dance Off Troupe Challenge will be available to purchase at the venue on the day of the event. There are 3 sessions available:

• Morning Session
• Afternoon Session
• Evening Session

Prices are as follows:

Ticket Type	Sessional	Full Day (3 Sessions)
Adult	$10.00	$20.00
*Student / *Pensioner	$7.00	$14.00
Child (12yrs & under)	$6.00	$12.00

* Children under 4 are free to enter.
* Students - must be a holder of a valid student card
* Pensioners - must be a holder of a valid pension card

Cash only will be accepted on the day for ticket and merchandise purchases.
Credit card facilities are not currently available. The nearest ATM facilities are located within walking distance at 110 Burwood Hwy at the United Petrol Garage.

Registration

Registrations will only be accepted by Studio Directors and can be made on-line by creating a login and following the links. Alternatively, forms can be downloaded by clicking on the Entries or Enter Competition Tabs. Online registration provides the advantage of information being retained for future events.

Cost

$25 per troupe
$10 per head Performer Registration Fee *
* This fee contributes to theatre hire and participation medals for all performers.

Payment Methods

There are 3 methods for payment.

• PayPal or Credit Card (you must register on-line to access this payment method)
• Bank Account Transfer
  Account Name: Dance Off Challenge
  BSB : 063 498 Account No: 1047 1658
  Reference should list performers initial and surname
• 3. Cheque payable to “Dance Off Challenge”
  Postal Address: 1/6 Mantell Street, Doncaster East, VIC 3109
  

Time Limits

• The maximum time limit for each troupe is 5 minutes.
• Items exceeding the time limit will be disqualified and not eligible for a placing.

Judges

There will be a panel of 2 judges for each session. Both judges will be industry professionals and experts in the field of competitions. Both will contribute to a written critique that outlines strengths and gives positive advice for improvement. Assessment will be made on the following areas:

Technique	40%
Unison	20%
Presentation	20%
Choreography/Staging	10%
Entertainment Value	10%
	100%

Both judges will score individually and points will be combined for a total out of 200.

Awards Presentations

All prizes will be announced and distributed in a special awards ceremony at the end of each session. All participating students will be invited onto the stage in their studio groups and will receive a participation award. Participation awards will only be presented to those performers who appear on stage at this awards ceremony. Ribbons will be provided for all winning troupe members (including those who are not able to attend the ceremony). One representative from each school should be nominated to accept the ribbons on behalf of the troupe.

Special awards will also be presented for the following categories:

• Best Unison
• Best Personalities
• Best Choreography
• Best Sportsmanship
• Best Crowd Pleaser
• Best Costumes

Rules

Please click on the Rules Tab for a full break down of the rules and categories available for Dance Off Troupe Challenge.

Merchandise

Dance Off Challenge merchandise will be available for purchase on the day of the event.