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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 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)
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High School Teams
(based on team size):
- 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).
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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.
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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 (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) |
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OFFICERS
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2 1/2 minute time limit.
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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)
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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.
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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.
Ensembles may be divided by school size classifications at larger contests provided there are a minimum of 5 in that classification.
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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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MCC Dance Company
American Dance/Drill Team National Champions 2007
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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.
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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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