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See a video preview (above) of what you could experience
at an American Contest in 2012, or link to video here See a performance of Wakaba High School from Japan
at our 2011 National/International Championship link See a performance of the Australia Dance/Drill Team from 2007 link
In your Team/Officer/Ensemble results packet you will receive critiques from three judges, two of which will be audio commentary along with videos of your performance. In your Solo/Duet result packets you will receive written and visual/audio critiques from two judges. Download an example.
This can be viewed on any computer that has a USB port and Quicktime software
"All season including Nationals the judges were very precise about comments. Love that. I am a director who listens to the comments and then applies everything. Regionals got us ready for Nationals. The judges were very diverse. Each one saw something different. We had suggestions from judges as well. At regionals, one judge suggested we change the back drop and gloves. I would have never thought of that and it made a huge difference."
Diane Craig, Hebron High School Silver Wings
American
contests will offer pitch control for CD’s
and iPod connections on all sound equipment in all areas, including a 'sound check station' to test music tempo
See more exciting photos and videos from contest season on our American Dance/Drill Team® Facebook Page
Cathy Wheat
Productions
Order routines from our 2011 Nationals!
(See contest locations marked below) *All orders must be placed the day of the contest Contact bye-mail
August 21, 2010, American Dance/Drill Team traveled to Tokyo, Japan, to present invitations to our National/International Competition. The top three winners from the Sendai City Competition will be invited to attend. See more about this competition atDanceADTSJapan.comSee videos of the winning teams on our ADTS Facebook Page
Receive a 10% discount on all feespaid in full by December 1st*.
Contact BarbADTS@aol.com for special invoicing. Purchase Orders are not considered payment *This discount only applies to entries made by the team director and does not apply to individual entries. Invoices not paid by December 1st, will be re-issued at the regular entry fee price. .
Directors should have received a username and password by e-mail in order to pre-register for the competitions this season. If you have not received this e-mail, please contact the office to make sure that we have your current information on file so that you can be issued a password to match your e-mail address on file.
If you need to receive a username and password, or have any questions about the new system, please contact us at danceadts@aol.com, or call 800/462-5719
You do not pay at the time of pre-registration. An invoice will be sent to you
once you have hit 'submit and print' at the end of your pre-registration process.
If you need to add or modify any of your entries, you can login and modify your information up to two weeks in advance of the competition. After that time, you must contact our office to add or modify events.
If you do not see the "Directors Statement of Responsibility" pop up once you have hit
'Print and Submit', you are NOT registered yet.
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00-5:00pm Central Time
Individual Online Registration (for solos and duets competing without their teams) *Individual solos/duets that are entering a competition where their team nor officers are not competing, must pay the "individual entry fee" in order to receive their two USB flash drives with audio/video comments from the judges.
All teams/officer groups entered in the competition will have all solo and duet audio/video comments compiled onto one set of USB flash drives that the director will receive at the end of the competition. The individual video/audio files can be easily transferred to a CD or USB flash drive for each student.
College Dance Teams
Guest Performance & Recruiting
at Regional Contests link here for more information
Academic Champions Entry Form Each team entering team events can complete the form above (by a school counselor) and either fax, or scan and email into the office by Monday at noon prior to the contest to be considered for the American Academic Champions award.
All grades must be figured by the counselor on a 4.0 scale. Fax to: 254/947-3040 or scan copy from counselor and e-mail toBarbADTS@aol.com
Team Events $220 (per routine)
Officer Events $190 (per routine)
Solos $75 (individuals $100*)
Duets $120 (Individuals $150*)
Sm. Ensemble $130
Med. Ensemble $150
Lg. Ensemble $170
Elite $210
Show Production $285
Nationals Contest
Fees for 2012
Team Events $270(per routine) Officer Events $220 (per routine) Solos $90 (individuals $125*) Duets $140 (Individuals $170*) Sm. Ensemble $150 Med. Ensemble $170 Lg. Ensemble $190 Elite $260 Show Production $300 International $250
Visit the American Store
where t-shirts are still $10 each
(over a dozen new designs)
and Patches are still $5 each
Solo finalists, Best in Class duets, ensembles, officers and teams are eligible for special performance opportunities including the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade™, the Capital One Bowl™ and the SMU Football Extravaganza. For more information about these trips, visit our Special Events page.
American Contests
& Information
Schedules will be posted after 5:00pm on the Monday prior to the contest. Directors will receive a preliminary schedule by e-mail about 10 days prior to the contest. If you are a director and have not received the preliminary schedule at least 10 days ahead, please contact our office immediately. Results will be posted within an hour following the awards ceremony. Contest Profile information including entrances/exits, floor surfaces, site address and phone number, etc, just click below the contest name for Contest Profile.
JANUARY
2012
Jan. 20-21
Kansas Spectacular
Olathe East H.S. KSHAA approved event
All teams must adhere to rules set byKSHSAA Contest Profile Harvesters will be our charity of choice again this year
We ask dancers and parents to bring a canned good from home
as well as dropping loose change in collections at various locations in the lobby
Group Box Lunch Pre-Order Form
Contact for Large Props: Jeff Murray Special Rates offered at the SpringHill Suites in Overland Park 2012 Schedule 2012 MS/HS Results2012 All-Star Results
Jan. 28
Jr So. Padre Island Festival
South Padre Island Convention Center
for elementary, middle school & all star teams
This contest will honor team age groups as approved by USASF Contest Profile 2012 Schedule2012 Results
Lone Star
State Dance Championship State Champions for all levels of teams
McNeil H.S. (Austin, TX) Contest Profile Group Box Lunch Pre-Order Form 2012 Schedule 2012 Results
Feb. 18
Houston Coastal Sr Dance
Classic
Morton Ranch H.S. (Katy, TX) for High School teams Contest Profile Group Box Lunch Pre-Order Form 2012 Schedule 2012 Results
Feb. 18
DFW Jr/Sr
Championship
Wakeland H.S. (Frisco, TX) new format includes all levels of teams Contest Profile Group Box Lunch Pre-Order Form 2012 Schedule 2012 Results
Feb. 25
Gussie Nell Davis Classic Kilgore College Contest Profile 2012 Schedule 2012 Results
Galveston Island Festival
Moody Gardens Hotel Contest Profile 2012 Schedule 2012 All Star/Jr Results 2012 High School Results
Mar. 2-3
Alamo Sr Dance Classic
Karen Wagner H.S. (San Antonio, TX) for Middle Schools, High Schools Contest Profile 2012 Schedule 2012 Results
Mar. 3
We are a 'go' since the NBA is playing!!
Dance/Drill Team Competition
with the Dallas Mavericks
at the American Airlines Center The most entertaining performances will perform at pre-game or halftime Contest Profile
Each participant is required to have a game ticket:
Download Game Ticket Information*
*Each participant is required to purchase game ticket 2012 Schedule 2012 Results
Mar. 10
Gulf Coast Classic
St. Louis HS Lake Charles, LA Contest Profile 2012Schedule 2012 Results
Mar.10
Sante Fe Dance Festival St. Michael's HS Santa Fe, NM
Approved competition by the NMAA for Dance Teams Contest Profile 2012Schedule 2012 Results
Mar. 23-24
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP University of North Texas -
Denton, TX Contest Profile Download important Information for Teams North Tunnel in Coliseum opening for props 9' high/11' wide (All staging and props must fit through this tunnel without assembly inside. Staging and props cannot be stored in the Coliseum and can only be brought in 30 minutes before performance and must be taken out immediately after the performance.) Any staging or backdrops going into the Men's Gym must fit through a 7' double door with the center bar removed. 2012 Schedule 2012 Results Layout of UNT campus Order 2011 National Champions Jackets Miss High Kick Information This contest is approved by KSHSAAfor Kansas Teams TENTS & RV's
Allgroup tents for dressing and RV's near the coliseum must pay a fee for reserved space and complete the online form. Open parking for personal RV's in the stadium parking on a first come, first serve basis, beginning on Friday morning. Open space near the Men's Gym and West of the tennis courts for hospitality tents (for eating only), is available on a first come, first serve basis. Rules and Regs for RV's & Tents Layout for RV's, Cookers & Tents
Any questions, contact Connie Verdin at cverdin@unt.edu
All forms are now published
in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. Acrobat files have become
a web standard and can be viewed with the free Acrobat
Reader. If you do not have Acrobat Reader installed,
please visit the Adobe
website for your free copy.
Please select the email link based on
your inquiry:
See contest locations marked below) 
Directors should have received a username and password by e-mail in order to pre-register for the competitions this season. If you have not received this e-mail, please contact the office to make sure that we have your current information on file so that you can be issued a password to match your e-mail address on file.
UPDATES 
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