General Music Rules
- The Adjudicators will be briefed to mark down any dance if the music or choreography is offensive and/or suggestive.
- Whilst we encourage and welcome creativity and originality, any sexually explicit, suggestive or possibly offensive themes and/or choreography e.g. abuse, sexual preferences, addiction, suicide, racism etc. are kindly requested NOT to be entered.
- The max time limits must be strictly adhered to with a maximum of 20 seconds overrun, except for a 5 minute overrun for Productions.
- Teachers are responsible to have music recorded at the appropriate level, and cut to the right length.
- The Sound Operator will not fade any music.
- PLEASE CHECK THAT THE MUSIC CAN BE PLAYED ON A WINDOWS DEVICE.
- PLEASE have all music on a backup USB Drive BACKSTAGE for each item, barring set solos.
ITEM | AGE | STATUS | TIME |
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SOLOS | All ages | Novice | 2½ minutes max |
SOLOS | All Ages | Amateur | 3 minutes max |
DUETS, TRIOS, QUARTETS | All Ages | Novice / Amateur | 3 minutes max |
GROUPS | All Ages | Novice / Amateur | 5 minutes max |
Ballet, Spanish, Tap, Modern & Street Dance
ITEM | AGE | LEVEL | TIME |
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CLASS SOLOS | All Ages | Novice / Amateur | 2 minutes max |
Repertoire, Musical Theatre & Free Movement Solos | All Ages | Novice / Amateur | 1 – 3 minutes |
CHAMPS SOLOS | 8 – 11 Years | Amateur | 1 – 2½ minutes |
CHAMPS SOLOS | 12 Years – Open | Amateur | 1½ – 3 minutes |
DUETS, TRIOS, QUARTETS | 5 & Under – 16 & Over | Novice / Amateur | 3 minutes max |
DUETS, TRIOS, QUARTETS | Any Age / Open | Novice / Amateur | 5 minutes max |
GROUPS | 5 & Under – 16 & Over | Novice | 4 minutes max |
GROUPS | 5 & Under – 16 & Over | Amateur | 5 minutes max |
GROUPS | Any Age / Open | Novice / Amateur | 10 minutes max |
PRODUCTIONS | 5 & Under – 16 & Over | Novice / Amateur | 6 – 30 minutes |
PRODUCTIONS | Any Age / Open | Novice / Amateur | 11 – 30 minutes |