Competition Rules & Regulations
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routine divisions & time limits
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- SOLOISTS MAY PERFORM A MAXIMUM OF THREE (3) SOLOS.
- THE SAME PERFORMER(S) CANNOT COMPETE MORE THAN ONCE IN EXACTLY THE SAME DIVISION AND CATEGORY. ROUTINES MUST HAVE A 50% CHANGE IN PERFORMERS IN ORDER TO COMPETE IN THE SAME CATEGORY.
age divisions
- AGE IS DETERMINED AS OF JANUARY 1ST.
- WHEN AVERAGING THE AGE OF A ROUTINE, DROP THE DECIMAL.
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competitor levels
COMPETITOR LEVELS ARE DETERMINED BY:
- HOURS PER WEEK OF STUDIO INSTRUCTION
- YEARS OF COMPETITION EXPERIENCE
LEVEL |
HOURS PER WEEK |
COMPETITION EXPERIENCE |
NOVICE |
3 OR LESS |
0 - 1 YEAR |
INTERMEDIATE |
4 - 5 |
2+ YEARS |
ADVANCED |
6 OR MORE |
3+ YEARS |
routine categories
- Acro/Gymnastics: a routine demonstrating gymnastics ability, controlled acrobatic moves involving balance and flexibility, and incorporated with dance technique and choreography. Flips/twists greater than one rotation are prohibited.
- Ballet: a routine that consists of ballet technique including classical steps and movements. (Ballet slippers only).
- Pointe: a routine demonstrating primarily pointe work, including classical steps and movements. (Pointe shoes only).
- Musical Theater / Character: a routine in which a character is portrayed and recognized throughout the routine, such as musicals, movies, genres, etc., and incorporated with dance technique and choreography.
- Song & Dance: Performers will be judged on both singing and dancing ability. No lead vocals on tape. You may not use any of your own sound equipment. Nexus will provide one microphone.
- Folkloric: a routine consisting of traditional ethnic styles of dance.
- Hip Hop: a routine that consists of hip hop, pop & lock, funk, stomp or street style dance to music that is not offensive and using moves that are family friendly.
- Jazz: a routine primarily demonstrating jazz technique.
- Modern: an interpretive dance routine consisting of modern lines and technique.
- Contemporary: a routine consisting of contemporary dance styles.
- Lyrical: a routine demonstrating lyrical technique including extension, balance, and emotional interpretation.
- Open: a routine demonstrating any dance style or combination of dance styles from any of the listed categories or combined with any other form of dance not listed.
- tap: a routine comprised of tap technique and steps.
- clogging: a routine using traditional clogging styles and technique.
- pom: pom poms must be used for a minimum of 80% of routine
- student choreography: a routine initiated and created entirely by the student.
scoring & awards
EACH ROUTINE WILL BE JUDGES ON A POINT BASED SYSTEM
AWARD |
TOTAL POINTS |
HIGH PLATINUM |
292 - 300 |
PLATINUM |
280 - 291 |
HIGH GOLD |
270 - 279 |
GOLD |
260 - 269 |
SILVER |
250 - 259 |
BRONZE |
249 & BELOW |
rules & regulations
- PARTICIPATION IN ANY NEXUS EVENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. REGISTRATION ACKNOWLEDGES A PARENT RELEASE FOR ALL ACTIVITIES, AND INCIDENTAL EXPOSURE TO ILLNESS.
- PERFORMERS AND TEACHERS GRANT PERMISSION TO USE PERFORMER/PERFORMANCE PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEO FOOTAGE FOR ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES.
- FOR THE SAFETY OF THE DANCERS, FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY IS PROHIBITED.
- PROPS 8’ AND UNDER ARE PERMITTED. PROPS MUST NOT DAMAGE MARLEY FLOORING. A TIME LIMIT OF 2:00 MINUTES WILL BE ALLOWED FOR THE SETUP AND STRIKE OF PROPS. A DEDUCTION OF 15 POINTS WILL RESULT FROM NON-COMPLIANCE. NEXUS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY PROP DUE TO SAFETY OR PROPERTY CONCERNS.
- PYRAMIDS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY CATEGORY. A PYRAMID IS CONSIDERED MORE THAN TWO BASES, HOLDING MORE THAN ONE FLYER, IN THE SAME STUNT.
- THE USE OF MINI-TRAMPOLINES AND SPRINGBOARDS IS PROHIBITED.
- CHOREOGRAPHY THAT IS CONSIDERED INAPPROPRIATE FOR FAMILY AUDIENCES WILL INCUR AN AUTOMATIC 15 POINT DEDUCTION, WILL BE SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION, AND WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR CASH AWARDS. THIS IS ENTIRELY AT THE DISCRETION OF NEXUS JUDGES AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF.
- ALL ROUTINES NOT COMPETING IN THE ACRO CATEGORY MAY CONTAIN A MAXIMUM OF THREE (3) ACRO PASSES.
- PARTICIPATION IN ANY NEXUS EVENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. REGISTRATION ACKNOWLEDGES A PARENT RELEASE FOR ALL ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, REGISTRATION ALLOWS USE OF PHOTOS OR RECORDINGS FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES.
- NEXUS OFTEN RUNS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO PERFORM ONE HOUR PRIOR TO YOUR SCHEDULED TIME. EVERYONE MUST BE READY TO COMPETE WHEN THEIR NUMBER IS CALLED. THERE CAN BE NO DELAYS TO THE SHOW DUE TO DANCERS REHEARSING WHEN THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE ON STAGE. EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE IN THE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE TIME FOR COSTUME CHANGES. WE WILL WORK WITH SERIOUS CONFLICTS; HOWEVER, WE EXPECT TO STAY IN ORDER AND ON SCHEDULE. NEXUS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RUN AHEAD OF SCHEDULE. FAILURE TO PERFORM ON TIME RISKS POINT DEDUCTION AND POSSIBLE DISQUALIFICATION.
- ROUTINE ACCOMPANIMENT: EACH STUDIO SHOULD PROVIDE ALL MUSIC ON A SINGLE MEMORY STICK, OR EMAIL A DROP BOX LINK TO [email protected], FOR USE AT COMPETITION. PLEASE PLACE SONGS IN PERFORMANCE ORDER, CLEARLY TITLED WITH ENTRY NUMBER, STUDIO NAME, AND ROUTINE NAME.
- SCHEDULE: FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO COMPETITION, A TIME SCHEDULE AND DIRECTIONS TO THE LOCATIONS WILL BE SENT TO ALL STUDIOS VIA EMAIL. NEXUS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADD ADDITIONAL COMPETITION DAYS, OR TO MOVE THE COMPETITION LOCATION DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES.
PARTICIPANT CONDUCT
- ALL TEACHERS, PARTICIPANTS AND OBSERVERS AGREE TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN A MANNER DISPLAYING GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP. UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION AND POSSIBLE REMOVAL FROM THE FACILITY.
- ALL CONTESTANTS MUST BE APPROPRIATELY ATTIRED. TOPS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES (REGARDLESS OF GENDER). FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN A MAXIMUM DEDUCTION OF 15 POINTS. FURTHER REFUSAL OF PARTICIPATION WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF ANY ENTRY FEES, AWARDS, OR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS ON THE PART OF NEXUS DANCE CONVENTIONS AND COMPETITIONS.
- VIDEO RECORDING IS PROHIBITED, FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHOREOGRAPHY. NONCOMPLIANCE WILL RESULT IN CONFISCATION OF RECORDING AND DISQUALIFICATION.
- FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY IS PROHIBITED.
- PLEASE RESPECT OUR FACILITY BY LEAVING DRESSING AREAS CLEAN AND ORDERLY. FOOD IS PROHIBITED IN THE DRESSING ROOMS.
- NO COSTUME CHANGES IN PUBLIC BATHROOMS.
- SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN ALL COMPETITION AND DRESSING AREAS.
- GLITTER IS 100% PROHIBITED. A $250 FINE WILL BE IMPOSED.
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
- ENTRY DEADLINE: TO INSURE AVAILABILITY, ENTRIES MUST BE ENTERED BY THE EVENT REGISTRATION DATE. NEXUS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL ANY EVENT THAT DOES NOT QUALIFY WITH A MINIMUM NUMBER OF ACCEPTABLE ENTRIES. PAYMENTS RECEIVED AFTER THE REGISTRATION DATE WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR REBATES OR DISCOUNTS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
- EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO STATE AND LOCAL GUIDELINES REGARDING COVID-19. IN THE EVENT THAT WE ARE REQUIRED TO RESCHEDULE, OR CANCEL, ALL ENTRY FEES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE EVENTS OR REFUNDED.
- ENTRY FEES: CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED AND INCUR A 4% PROCESSING FEE. CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE TO NEXUS DANCE COMPETITIONS. ALL NSF CHECKS WILL INCUR A $30.00 CHARGE.
- REFUNDS: FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR EVENTS THAT QUALIFY WITH THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF ACCEPTABLE ENTRIES REQUIRED BY NEXUS AND DEEMED SAFE TO CONDUCT BY STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS. NO CASH REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF GOVERNMENT MANDATED CLOSURE, AND THEN, ONLY AFTER ALL ATTEMPTS TO RESCHEDULE HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED. STUDIO CREDITS WILL BE ISSUED AND ARE GOOD FOR ONE YEAR.
- ALL ENTRY FORMS AND FULL PAYMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED AT THE SAME TIME.
- ENTRIES MUST BE ENTERED ON OR BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR REBATES.
- ENTRIES ARE NOT GUARANTEED OR APPROVED UNTIL FULL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED.
- ONE BANK CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PER STUDIO.
- PERFORMERS WILL BE JUDGED BY A PANEL OF PREVIOUSLY SELECTED PROFESSIONAL JUDGES. ALL COMPETITORS AGREE THAT THE DECISIONS OF THE JUDGES ARE FINAL AND THE METHOD OF JUDGING THE COMPETITION WILL BE SOLELY WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF NEXUS DANCE CONVENTIONS AND COMPETITIONS.
- AUDIO CRITIQUES, JUDGES’ SCORE SHEETS, AND ROUTINE MUSIC WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER EACH AWARDS CEREMONY. THESE ITEMS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE COMPETITION DATE FOR ANY CITY.
- THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR ADMISSION TO ANY NEXUS COMPETITION. WE INVITE EVERYONE TO ENJOY THE SHOW!
FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS OR INQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY:
NEXUS DANCE CONVENTIONS & COMPETITIONS
Attn: Rhonda Sevey Wood
3454 E Thornton Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85297
480.900.5710
[email protected]
