Safety Guidelines: AACCA and UCA/UDA Articles of Understanding

Cost: Entry Fee -- $100.00 per squad (non-refundable); $10.00 spectator fee; $5.00 Parking

Time: 7:00 a.m. Registration; 8:00 a.m. Competition

Dance - A school may enter two of the categories below. There is no limitation on the number of team members. However, all members of a team who perform for one division must perform in the second division as well. All participants must be official members of the team.

Jazz - A jazz routine should consist of a well-balanced mixture of difficulty, creativity, and good technique. Leap combinations and/or pirouettes can showcase the difficulty level of your dancers. When incorporating these skills, make sure proper technique is demonstrated. (For example, pirouettes should have correct arm placement, foot placement, spotting, and performed on releve. Leaps should have height, extended legs, correct arm placement, and pointed toes.) Creative choreography will capture an audience and judges attention (interesting group work, elements of surprise, transitions, themes, etc.) No props are allowed in this division. Having your own "style" and performing with synchronization is also important. A "style" will distinguish your team apart from the rest.

Pom - The most important characteristics of a pom routine is synchronization and visual effect. Your team should be synchronized to appear as "one". Motions should be very sharp, clean, and precise. A routine that is visually effective is extremely important. Visual effect includes level changes, group work, formation changes, and the use of poms. Poms must be used 80% of the time. No props are allowed in this division. Judges will remember a routine that is eye-catching from the beginning to the end. Keep in mind that pom routines carry a more "traditional" theme; whereas, jazz routines are more stylized.

Hip Hop - A hip hop routine should consist of the latest street style/funk dance moves with emphasis on execution, synchronization, body control and rhythm. Jazzy style movements should be kept to a minimum. No props are allowed in this division.

FOR SPECIFIC RULES AND GUIDELINES SEE ARTICLES OF UNDERSTANDING.