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Failure to follow rules and procedures can result in disqualification. 2006 Rule changes are listed in Blue 2006 Competition Rules Our festival does not limit the number of entries submitted by any one group. Entries will be taken on a first come first serve basis with a maximum of forty entries in each category. We recommend that contestants enter a maximum of four entries during a performance time block. Competing in multiple locations during a time block is greatly discouraged. We have prepared a tentative schedule based on last year's participation.
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Release Forms Release forms are a condition of participation. Release form MUST BE SUBMITTED by each dancer attending the festival. Release forms will be due with along with Festival Application and Full Payment on January 31st. |
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Time and Tardy Penalty Check your performance times carefully--All times are approximate! Allow time for Dallas traffic. Dancers who are not ready to perform when their number is called will receive a five point penalty from each judge and will have to go to the end of the line. If dancers arrives after a category has terminated they will miss their opportunity to perform and compete. |
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Program Proof A copy of the program with a detailed schedule will be Emailed to all participating directors on or before March1st. Read the schedule carefully and send corrections via Email no later than March 5th. Corrections not made on March 5th will not be appear on the program. |
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Entry Forms FILL OUT A SEPARATE Entry Form for each event and performance! Special competitions and events, such as Cuadros, Scholarship and Master Classes require special Entry Forms. Fill IN ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION ON ALL FORMS! You may find it easier to make on master copy with all the repeated information and then fill in the particular information for each entry. To reduce the possibility of error, we will not accept faxed entry forms in 2005. All entry forms are to mailed to PO Box 227496, Dallas, Texas 75211 or hand carried to Molina High School. |
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DEADLINES
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All groups are
requested to send a photo cropped to 4X6 representing your group by January 31st
for inclusion in the program. Souvenir programs will be available for sale
on the day of the competition for $5.00 each.
Photos received after February 15 will not be included in the program.
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Substitutions Teachers may substitute dancers and change the music as long as they remain in the same age division and category. All music changes and name changes are to be Emailed by March 1st. When substitution or additions are made the entry must remain in the original category. If dancers do not qualify for the original category the dancers may perform but not compete for trophies or cash prizes. For example, in the duet/trio category, one of three dancers drops out, there is no problem because 2 dancers remain. If two dancers drop out and a substitute cannot be found the remaining dancer may perform a solo during the allocated time in the program, but the dancers are not eligible to compete for an award as a duet or solo. Neither can a fourth dancer be added, because the maximum number in the duet/trio category is three dancers.
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Music EACH ENTRY MUST BE ON A SEPARATE TAPE!!
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Props Hats, canes, chairs, and other props may be used. Scenery, special lighting, knives, and fire are not allowed. Machetes must have the filo (sharpness) removed. Use water in place of candles.
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Stage Preparation Time There will be no designated stage preparation time. Large groups and Cuadros will perform on a proscenium stage with dimensions of 40 X 50. Small groups will perform in the gym in an area 36X40. Solos will perform on a raised stage in the cafeteria with an area of 24X24. From working with competition teams since 1986, I recommend facing different walls during rehearsals. Two weeks before a competition, I recommend using a different studio or location to practice. Then return to your regular space and work on the spacing problems.
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Warm-up Please remember that folklórico shoes with nails scar the floor. Please warm-up in room 279 or without folklórico shoes.
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Dressing Rooms The hallways and stairwells in the academic wing on Saturday and the practice gym on Sunday will provide ample space for changing costumes. Groups wishing to use a classroom as a dressing room may do so for a fee of $112.
Groups using classrooms will be responsible for any
damage to the room, furniture, computers, and telephone.
In the event of damage, all awards will be forfeit . Please assign a monitor for
your room and your students. |
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Deportment of Contestants Contestants, sponsors, and chaperones must conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen. Good sportsmanship will be required for participation. Smoking and eating are not allowed in the auditorium, classrooms or dressing rooms at any time. Students eating in the auditorium, classrooms or dressing rooms will immediately be disqualified from the entire competition. Property damage in the building must be reported at once. Deliberate damage to property will result in the forfeit of all awards and result in the probationary status for the group for one year. The groups will be charged for the restoration of damage.
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Video Cameras There will be a $25 video permit for video taping the master classes on Friday. Electrical outlets will not be available for your usage. When taking photographs, please use only cameras without flash attachments. Do not stand in front of the stage. |
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Souvenir T-shirts T-shirts will be on sale the day of the competition for $15. Win the Fund Raising Contest and have your picture on the Souvenir T-Shirts.
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