BRAVO!

BravO! 2011 Regional Rules

***PLEASE READ CAREFULLY***
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE RULES COULD RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION

Regional entries must be entered online or postmarked 30 days prior to the competition date. . Any late entries will be assessed a 10% late fee. In order for programs to be printed, this deadline MUST be strictly enforced.

Types of Entries:

Solo (The number of solo’s per individual may be limited at 3 day events)
Duet/Trio: Duets and Trios compete against each other
Small Group: 4 to 9 Dancers
Large Group: 10 to 19 Dancers
Line: 20 or more Dancers

50% Rule: Not more than 50% of any duet/trio or group may be the same and compete against themselves in the same age group of the same category.

Age Divisions:

Petite: 4 & under, 5-6 yrs, 7-8 yrs
Junior: 9,10,11 yrs
Teen: 12,13,14 yrs
Senior: 15-16, 17-19 yrs
Adult: 20+

Adult Category: Any performer 20 years or over dancing in any solo, duet/trio, group, or line is NOT eligible for Top Overall and is considered to be in the Adult division. Adult Division includes Teachers, Pros, & Parents.

Age cut off: January 1st (Drop any decimal points)

Entry Fees:

Solo: $88 Per Entry
Title: $25 Per Entry
Duet/Trio: $99 Per Entry
Small Group: $36 Per Person
Large Group: $36 Per Person
Line: $36 Per Person
Extended time for Groups/Lines: $38 Per Person
Most Photogenic: $20 Per Entry
Dynamic Costume: $20 Per Entry

Time Table:

The time table lists when each age division and category begins. It also lists each break and all scheduled Awards Ceremonies. A time table will be available at www.bravocompetition.com one week prior to each competition.

Competition Format:

BravO! does not have a general format we follow at our Regional Competitions. Every regional schedule is set up based solely on the breakdown of entries by Solos, Duet/Trios, Groups, and Lines for that particular city. We do not have this breakdown in numbers until all of the entries have been processed. At that time we set up a schedule which will best accommodate the people at that regional. We do it this way to utilize time in the most efficient way possible. This would not necessarily be possible if we followed a pre-determined format.

Music:

Music is to be turned into the Emcee at least 10 routines prior to your performance. If your studio has multiple routines, we suggest turning in all music at the beginning of the competition day. Each contestant must furnish their own music on a clean, good quality CD or a high bias cassette tape (tape II is preferred). There must be only one routine per CD or tape. Each must be properly cued at the beginning of the music. All music must be recorded at the proper speed. Speed control will not be adjusted. Clearly mark each CD of tape with your Studio Name, Entry Number, Routine Name, and Studio Code Letter (provided by BravO!). It is required that you bring backup music in the event of a malfunction of the original CD or cassette.

Safety:

The safety of the competition dancers is paramount. A Backstage Manager, Marley Floor, and First Aid Kit will be at all BravO! events.