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.

Teams Officers
Ensembles College Teams
Solos Elementary/Jr Teams
Routine Description Discouraged / Not Permitted
Time Limits Music
Penalties Videos
Dressing Areas Schedules
2 Day Competitions Proper Registration

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 5 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.

Categories for team competition will be: JAZZ, KICK, PROP, NOVELTY, MILITARY, LYRICAL, POM, MODERN, HIP HOP/FUNK, CO-ED, SHOW PRODUCTION and OPEN (Folkloric, Tap, Ballet, or a combination of 3 or more styles of dance). Teams may enter any combination of these categories.

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 grade level):
- MASCOT (Pre-K and K)
- ELEMENTARY (1-3rd)
- INTERMEDIATE (4th-6th)
- JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL (6th-9th)
- JUNIOR PRIVATE (7th-9th)
  
High School Teams (based on team size):
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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)
- 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).
 

ELEMENTARY /JUNIOR TEAMS - You must enter the division of your oldest team member if you have a private junior/ elementary team or you may be disqualified.

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 team events. Ensemble/Officer events may NOT be substituted for team events (for Sweepstakes).

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.

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 (Le, Int, Jr, Small, Medium, Large, Super Team). The highest overall score will receive Best In Class. (Highest total score of your top 3 scoring team events)

Each team will receive a trophy for their overall team rating for team events. Scoresheets and critique tapes 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. (see Special Awards)

OFFICERS

2 1/2  minute time limit.
Officer groups may perform ONE OR MORE routines of their choice (JAZZ, KICK, PROP, NOVELTY , LYRICAL, POM, MILITARY, MODERN, HIP HOP/FUNK, SHOW PRODUCTION, & OPEN (Folkloric, Tap, Ballet, or a combination of 3 or more styles of dance). Those officer groups entering three or more routines are eligible to receive a SWEEPSTAKES award.

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. The highest overall score will receive Best In Class Officers. (Highest total score of your top 3 events)

Officer groups receiving a 90 or above from every judge in every category or division (minimum of three events) will receive Award of Excellence Officers.

If less than five officer groups are entered into a category , an officer group must earn a score of at least 93 from every judge to win that category .

Officer groups may wear team uniforms or costumes, but may not perform team routines in the officer categories.

Adjudicators may elect to award Judges Awards and/or Best Overall awards to officer groups.

Scoresheets and critique tapes will be included in your officer packet and may be picked up following the awards ceremony. 
 

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.

Ensembles may be divided by school size 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 ribbons.

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. The director will be responsible for numbering ensembles prior to the competition (ex. West H.S. -Duet I, West H.S. -Duet 2 or West H. S. -Sm Ens I, West H.S. -Sm Ens 2, etc.) This is how it will be listed on the schedule and announced at the awards ceremony. There is no need to list ensemble performers names.

Co-ed ensembles are permitted.
 


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COLLEGE TEAMS

The American Dance/Drill Team® National 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 their organization to be able to participate.

The winning collegiate teams will perform at the 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 critique tapes will be included in your team packet and may be picked up following the awards ceremony

NO gymnastics, knee drops, basket tosses, or partner stunts allowed.  All inappropriate moves, music, costuming will receive unlimited penalties at the judges' discretion

Ensembles will be eligible to win an award for the Collegiate National Champion.  Divisions with less than 5 ensembles entered into the category may still win Collegiate National Champion 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. 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 1 oral comment critique tape.  Result packets may be picked up following the awards ceremony.

Solo finalists should be in costume at the awards ceremony.  Solo finalists will not dance again.  National Champion COLLEGIATE soloist in each division will dance.  The top winner and runners up will each receive awards.  Winners will receive a silver tray and prizes. 

Prop or backdrop set up and removal is limited to 30 seconds.

Director/Coach must provide 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.

OFFICER Time Limits: 2 1/2  minute time limit 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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