Competition Rules

CATEGORIES:

 Participants may compete as many times as they wish but only one individual entry per person is permitted. A competitor may compete in two duos/trios but not twice in the same age category. A participant may participate in two group entries, either in different or the same age category but no two group entries in the same age category may comprise of more than 50% of the same members. Anyone who receives payment for dancing (other than prize money) or teaches dance may only compete in the 'open' category. Non-professional competitors may enter the open category as well as other categories. A routine may not be repeated in a second category.
AGE GROUPS: The age group in which a duo/trio or group competes is determined by the age of the oldest member. Entrants in the open category must be at least 12 years of age.
ROUTINE LENGTH:
Individual   -    1 min 45 secs - 2 mins
Duos/Trios    -    2 mins - 2 mins 15 secs
Groups    -    2 mins - 3 mins
Troupe    -    2 mins - 3 mins 30 secs

PROPS:
Only props that can be carried by the performers during the performance may be used. Scenery props are not permitted. Routines may not include any props that must be cleaned up following the performance.