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It is our desire to present a first class contest for dance/drill teams. Below we have listed contest rules and
information. If you have any additional questions, please call the
American Dance/Drill Team® office at
800/462-5719 or write to us at DanceADTS@aol.com. Office hours are Monday- Thursday from 9:00-5:00pm.
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TEAMS
IMPORTANT: Backdrops will need to be rehearsed for set up
and breakdown procedures by your parents or students. In the past, we
have been very lax in not penalizing overage on set up time. SHOW
PRODUCTION
category will allow 10 minutes for setup, performance and break down.
For all other categories, you will have 4 minutes for set up,
performance and break down. If there is any exception to this, it must
be approved through the American office. Penalties will be assessed in
the amount of one point per minute per judge for any time overage. The
head judge will assess this penalty after the judges have issued their
scores on the routine. Keep in mind that many contest locations have
limited prop storage on site. All props will need to be able to pass
easily through a 7 foot door without the center bar. Please
contact
our office if you have any questions.
High school teams must perform at least 70% of the members on their roster in each team event. This means that 70% of your team must be visibly dancing and participating in the routine. In the circumstance that there is noticeably less than 70% of the team visible on the floor, the routine must be placed in the Elite division. Contact our office for any clarification.
Categories for team competition will be: JAZZ, CONTEMPORARY, KICK, PROP, NOVELTY, MILITARY, LYRICAL, POM, MODERN, HIP HOP/FUNK, CONTEMPORARY,
SHOW PRODUCTION and
OPEN (Folkloric, Tap, Ballet, Ballroom
or a combination of 3 or more styles of dance). Teams may enter any combination of these categories, but may not enter more than one routine in a category (ex., 2 team poms).
Time limit is 3 minutes for team routines with 1 minute for entrance and exit, for a total of 4 minutes (except for Show Production that is 10 minutes, including setup, performance, exit, take down).
You can only compete one dance per category (ex., cannot compete two jazz routines, two hip hop, etc.). You may compete a smaller, specialized group in the Elite Division.
Team Competition will be divided into the following areas PROVIDED
there are at least FIVE teams entering each division. High school
private teams may be separated if a minimum of 5 teams are registered
in team events. High School team size cannot change within 7 days of
the competition.
Elem. / Jr. Teams (must
enter the classification of your oldest team member, according to
the grade level of the oldest team member; it takes at least 6 members to constitute a team):
- MASCOT (Pre-K and K)
- ELEMENTARY (1-3rd)
- INTERMEDIATE (4th-6th)
- JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL (6th-9th)
- JUNIOR PRIVATE (7th-9th)
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High School Teams
(based on team size that are currently enrolled on the school roster, excluding managers):
- HIGH SCHOOL PRIVATE TEAM
(high school age up to 20 yrs. old)
- JUNIOR VARSITY/PEP SQUAD (any size)
- SMALL TEAM (1-15 members)
- MEDIUM TEAM (16-29 members)
- LARGE TEAM (30-49 members)
- SUPER TEAM (50+ members)
- ELITE (small specialized portion of your team, ex., Jazz Company, Kick Co., etc.)
- COLLEGE (Must be active on a college dance team)
High School team size cannot change
within 7 days of the competition.
IMPORTANT:
Any one student who has been ‘double promoted’ by their school to a
grade level ahead of their peers, may compete with their age group
provided that the student can prove that they are either within the
same age bracket as their teammates (birth certificate), or provide a
copy of the school promotion, showing that they skipped a grade. Ex.,
a student that is in the second grade and then skip the third grade to
enter a fourth grade class level, can compete with the “Elementary”
division (1st – 3rd grade), as long as they can prove that they have
been promoted by the school or will not celebrate their 10th birthday
until after May 31st of the contest year. (Intermediate, no older than
12 years and Junior, no older than 15 years by May 31st of the contest
year).
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ALL STAR TEAMS
- You must enter the division of your oldest team member if you have a private junior/ elementary team or you may
be disqualified.
A team must consist of at least six performers. Otherwise, they must enter as an ensemble.
Teams will be evaluated from a Division III (points 60- 72), Division
II (points 73-85) and up to a Division I rating (Division I -86-100
-being the highest) for each category entered.
A Sweepstakes will be awarded to teams entering a minimum of 3 team
events and receiving a Division I in at least 3 different team events.
Ensemble/Officer events may NOT be substituted for team events (for
Sweepstakes).
You may not enter two events in the same category.
Teams entered in at least 3 team categories, and receiving a 90 or above from each judge, will receive the coveted
Gussie Nell Davis Award of
Excellence. If you are competing in more than 3 team events, you must still earn 90's or above
in all team events.
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Best In Class teams will be awarded to those teams entering in at least 3
categories, scoring Division I ratings on all of their routines, and having at
least 5 other groups entered in their division (Mascot, Elem, Int, Jr, Sr, JV, Small,
Medium, Large, Super, and Elite Team). The highest overall score will receive Best In Class.
(Highest total score of your top 3 scoring team events). At the Kansas Spectacular, the KSHSAA rules do not allow for a single winner in a category. Highest scoring teams will be recognized with a beautiful acrylic as "Kansas Winner's Circle."
A beautiful acrylic will be awarded to the Best in Class team in each division.
Best of the Best awards will be presented at the end of the awards ceremony to the top teams in the competition, no matter what division. The combined team score (top three team event scores) total will rank the top teams of the entire contest and a beautiful loving cup and a banner for your gym will be awarded to these teams.
Each team will receive a trophy for their overall team rating for team events at regional contests. Scoresheets and audio/video judges critiques on USB flash drives will be included in your team packet and
may be picked up following the awards ceremony.
Judges Awards, Dr. Irving Dreibrodt Award, Best Overall Precision, Best Overall Technique, Best Overall Presentation and Best Overall
Choreography will be awarded for outstanding teams at regional contests. Teams must receive at least 93's and above from every judge to be considered for Judges Awards or Best in Class. (see Special Awards) |
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OFFICERS
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2 1/2 minute time limit.
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Officer groups must consist of a portion of a team that are leaders for the group/team. Officer groups may perform
ONE OR MORE routines of their choice
(JAZZ, CONTEMPORARY, KICK, PROP, NOVELTY , LYRICAL, POM, MILITARY, MODERN, HIP
HOP/FUNK, CONTEMPORARY, & OPEN (Folkloric, Tap, Ballet, Ballroom or a
combination of 3 or more styles of dance). You may not enter two dances in the same category (ex., 2 officer poms). Those officer groups entering three or more routines are eligible to
receive a SWEEPSTAKES award. (You may not enter more than one dance in the same category). Those that enter at least 3 events and receive 90's and above from every judge in every category, will receive the Gussie Nell Davis Award of Excellence. |
Officer competition may be divided into school size classifications at
larger contests provided there are at least 5 or more in each division.
Divisional ratings and Sweepstakes trophies will be awarded to each
officer group at regional contests. The highest overall score will receive Best In Class
Officers (highest total score of your top 3 events). Judges Awards will be given to the top scoring officers in each category at regional contests.
If less than five officer groups are entered into a category, an officer group must earn an average score of at least 93 to win that category.
Officer groups may wear team uniforms or costumes, but
may not perform team routines in the officer categories.
Officers consist of the leaders of your team and are a portion of that team. Officers cannot be considered as a 'team' in team events if they are entered in officer events as officers.
Adjudicators may elect to award Judges Awards and/or Best Overall awards to officer groups.
Groups must receive at least 93's or above from every judge to be eligible for Judges Awards at regional contests.
Scoresheets and audio/video judges critiques on USB flash drives will be included in your officer packet and may be picked up by the director following the awards ceremony.
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ENSEMBLES
2 1/2 minute time limit.
DO NOT enter Team routines in the Ensemble category. Ensembles are "extra" routines and do not count towards team divisional ratings and do not
earn team trophies.
Duets (2 performers), Small Ensembles (3-5 performers), Medium Ensembles (6-12 performers) and Large Ensembles (13-20 performers)
can perform a routine of their choice.
Duets and Ensembles must be numbered to be identified for scores/awards ceremony (ex., Duet #1, Duet #2, etc.). Ensembles are considered a portion of your team. |
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Duets and Ensembles may be divided by grade divisions for all star teams and team size for high school classifications at larger contests provided there are a minimum of 5 in that classification.
Individuals entering the ensemble category will earn Divisional ratings and receive cloisonne lapel pins.
Best In Class ensembles will receive special awards. If less than five ensembles are entered into a category, an ensemble must earn a score of at
least 93 from every judge to win that category.
Ensembles may wear team uniforms or costumes, but will not be allowed to duplicate those routines used in team or officer categories. This year, the duets will go by the last name of each performer. Ensembles will go by a nickname (ex., "Jewels" or "Golden Girls", etc.) that will distinguish each ensemble from the others. This is how it will be listed on the schedule and announced at the awards ceremony.
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MCC Dance Company
American Dance/Drill Team Collegiate Champions 2010
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COLLEGE
TEAMS
The American Collegiate Championship in Denton will be open to
COLLEGE TEAMS
for competition and will be provided with a complimentary recruiting
table as well. Teams must submit a registration form and literature on
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The winning collegiate teams will perform
at the College Awards Ceremony.
Teams interested in performing at any other ADTS® Contest may contact the ADTS® office for further information.
Collegiate Divisions
will be divided into the following areas: DIVISION
IA (large college
teams), DIVISION
I (medium teams), and
DIVISION
II (Jr. Colleges and
small schools)
Teams will be
evaluated by a scoresheet with a 100 point range. Each team will
receive an award for their national ranking. Scoresheets and
audio/video critiques on a USB drive will be included in your team packet and may be picked
up following the awards ceremony
NO knee
drops, basket tosses, or partner stunts allowed that could cause injury.
All inappropriate moves, music, costuming will receive unlimited
penalties at the judges' discretion. The routine choreography should not be dominated by gymnastics.
Ensembles will be
eligible to win an award for the
American collegiate
Champion.
All college ensembles will be combined and can earn a Collegiate Ensemble Championship with scores of 93 or better
from each judge.
Soloists who have graduated from high school and are
active on a college dance team may compete in the
Collegiate category of combined divisions. No soloists can compete if they are currently a
member of a professional dance squad (ie: NBA or NFL or semi pro team
dancers).
All collegiate solos
will receive divisional ratings. Solos receiving an overall
Division I (100-90) or Division II (89-80) rating will receive medals
with other divisional ratings receiving ribbons. All will receive
2 scoresheets and judges audio/video critiques on USB flash drive. Result packets
may be picked up following the college awards ceremony.College solo winners
will not dance again.
Prop or backdrop set
up and removal is limited to 30 seconds on and 30 seconds off.
Director/Coach may be asked to show proof of eligibility (Copies of grade reports or an official
document signed by the university)
No limit on number of
performers in the team category.
Team
Time Limits: 3 minute time
limit for team dances with a minimum of 90 seconds.
Solo
Time Limits: 2 minute
time limit with 15 second grace period. The soloists will be disqualified from finals
if over time. NO EXCEPTIONS!!
Ensemble/DUET
Time Limits:
2 1/2
minute time limit for ensembles that are divided into duets (2
performers), small (3 to 5 performers), medium (6-12 performers), or
large (13-20 performers) ensembles. Any routine over 2:45 will be
penalized.
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