Entries and draft schedule


If more than 20 entries are received from a studio, a summary of your entries and a complete draft program will be sent out to studios no later than ten days prior to the competition date. If less than 20 entries are received you will receive a phone/fax/email from our office notifying you of your performance day(s) and time(s) within this same time frame.

Dressing Rooms and Lobby


Dance Power will open the building/dressing rooms 1 hour prior to competition starting time, and close a 1/2 hour after the last awards session. Please do not arrive earlier than 1 hour prior to star-time (especially on the first day). The lobby will open 30 - 45 min. prior to the competition starting time. Routines/studios that require additional theatre and/or technical time for load-in and/or out, cleaning, set-up, take-down may be charged for this time.

Teacher Programs


Each teacher receives a free final program which can be picked up at the merchandise/program table.

Dancing Off or Out of Category


In extraordinary cases only and at the sole discretion of Dance Power, contestants may be allowed to dance “out of category”. Contestants dancing out of category or “dancing off” will receive adjudication comments only. They will not receive a mark, placing or cash award. These routines are permitted to dance only at a time approved by Dance Power.
 

Written Adjudication from each judge


Written adjudication from each judge will be given
for each entry.

High Mark Awards - Ties


In the case of ties within an award category, Dance Power reserves the right to equally distribute or allocate prize money at their discretion.

Adjudication Sheets - pickup


Adjudication sheets, from previous sessions, can be picked up by a studio representative from the MC/Backstage manager during the competition (as they are available), otherwise sheets will be mailed out following the competition. If a person other than the studio owner/director will be picking up the sheets please send a letter or note authorizing them to do so.

Refund Policy


Entry fees are non-refundable. Credit notes (in the name of the studio) will be issued for medical reasons only. A letter listing the competitor’s entries and a medical certificate or doctor’s note must be received by Dance Power. With no exceptions, refunds apply to the injured person(s) only. There are no refunds for cancellation of entries. Credit notes are valid for one year and can be used by the studio for future entry fees payable.

Video/Photography


No recording devices of any kind will be permitted in the theatre. We thank you for your cooperation and adherance to this rule.

Microphones


Microphones may not be used in song & dance or any other categories. Productions are permitted to use mics provided the studios supply their own equipment and inform our office when submitting their entry form. In addition, they must inform the MC/backstage manager AND the technical staff of the theatre a minimum of 24 hours in advance of their competition time.

Family Content


Dance Power is an event for the entire family. Inappropriate language in songs, gestures in routines or costuming may result in disqualification. Disqualification is at the sole discretion of the Dance Power director and management.

Condition of Stage


Substances which alter the condition of the stage are prohibited.

Re-dances – NEW!


At the discretion of Dance Power, re-dances will be permitted in solo categories (14 years & under) for Division III and all ages for Division I and II.  There will be 5 point deduction from the average score. Re-dances for technical difficulties will not be penalized. Dance Power reserves the right to refuse re-dances if time does not permit.
Dance Power will not be responsible for injury or loss of belongings. Dance Power reserves the right to disqualify any contestants infringing on the rules.


Any complaints must be received in writing to:
Director, Dance Power Enterprises, Inc.
8904 – 60 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB Canada
T6E 6A6