Rulesandregs

Here at TNT we believe that dance performances from students of all ages should be "G"
rated. If your movement or costuming is sexually suggestive we will disqualify your entry
with no refund!

We strive to offer a family friendly event, please take into consideration the audience
make up. There will be so many kids of all ages. It is the studio director's responsibility
to draw the line on sexually suggestive choreography and costuming. Age appropriate
and lyric clean song material is important as well. A good choreographer does not need
to stoop to morally questionable interpretations to win an award. Clean technique from
the performers, and solid, intelligent choreography is what will give you the scores you
are striving to achieve.

Detailed Rules & Regulations - Please Read Carefully!

Entry is open to studios only! No independent or individual entries allowed except as follows:
Individuals who are not associated with a studio are allowed however to enter for adjudication
evaluation only, critiques and score only, no award. Independent and individuals may also
participate in our workshop intensive. If a choreographer or teacher enters 8 or more routines you
will then automatically be considered a studio, and the following guideline will apply, as will your
right to then receive award status for your entries. If you attend a regional event and would like to
qualify additional routines for the State Finals you may do so via the Video Qualifier.
Each studio must enter at least 8 routines with at least 5 routines being a
small or large group.

Age Divisions: Juniors - 3-5, 6-8, 9-10, 11-12; Seniors - 13-14, 15-16, 17-19, 20 & up (for groups
and duo/trios use the average age)
Ability Levels*: Novice - 2 years or less training in any form of dance or gymnastics; Intermediate -
3 to 5 years training in any form of dance or gymnastics; Advanced - 6 to 9 years training in any
form of dance or gymnastics; Pre-Professional -10 or more years training in any form of dance or
gymnastics. Each group or duo/trio must compete in the ability level of the most experienced
dancer - DO NOT AVERAGE ABILITIES!
Competitive Divisions: Recreational**: Students who take 3 or less hours a week; dance is only a
hobby. Competitive: Students who take 4 or more hours per week for the purpose of competition or
future employment in the dance industry. Pro-am**: A mix of professional dancers, teachers and
students. Professional**: Professional dancers, current or former, and/or teachers.

Performance categories:
Ballet - a routine exhibiting ballet form and technique. Flats or pointe shoes may be worn, no bare
feet, no acro tricks.

Tap - a routine exhibiting tap form and technique. No jingle tap allowed.

Jazz - a routine exhibiting any style jazz form and technique. Limit 2 acro tricks, no tumbling passes
allowed.

Lyrical/Contemporary - a routine exhibiting interpretive form and technique. These routines must
interpret the music! No tumbling passes allowed.

Modern/Abstract - a routine exhibiting free/abstract form and technique.

Musical Theater/Character - a routine utilizing music from a musical or portraying a
distinguishable character. Singing and/or lip syncing are allowed. Routine must be a dance
routine, not a vocal only performance.

Hip Hop/Funk/Break Dancing - a routine exhibiting street style form and technique.

Ethnic - a routine exhibiting dance forms from around the world; ie - Irish Step, Highland, Bali etc.
Clogging is entered in this category.

Acro/Gymnastics - a dance routine exhibiting acro and/or gymnastics form and technique.
Rhythmic gymnastics and Cirque style routines enter this category.

Ballroom - a dance routine exhibiting form and technique from any ballroom style dance.

Drill Team - a dance routine exhibiting precision form and technique including high kick, pom, and
precision prop.

Open - a routine that has a combination of the above forms listed or is a genre that has not been
defined above.

Production - any large group routine that has a combination of styles or a cohesive theme
portrayed.

Type Categories: Solo, Duet/Trio, Small Group (4-9 dancers), Large Group (10 & up dancers)

Time Limits: All routines have a 3 minute time limit with the exception of Production category, which
has a 5 minute time limit. Placement and removeal of props for any routine has a 1 minute time limit
for each.

Important Note for Directors
It is mandatory for all competition participants ages 8 & up to register for the workshops.
Ages 7 & under, workshop participation is optional, however if they enroll and decide to
not continue there are no refunds! Be sure your younger students can handle the pace
of a workshop before enrolling them.

** Recreational, Pro-am, and Professional competitive levels have their own over all high
score awards, however they are not eligible for monetary awards.

If the venue in your city is a hotel or resort; We request that all attendees stay at the host
hotel/resort for the duration of the event. This is the only way we will be able to offer the
concierge services to our directors & teachers! The rooms can be a sanctuary for the
performers and parents. Please book your rooms the day you send in your entries to TNT.