REGISTRATION
In order to reserve space at Virtuosity Dance Festival you must be a Dance Studio Owner and first email us at hello@virtuositydancefestival.com to setup an account.
Independent entries from dancers who are not affiliated with a registered studio are not accepted. Dancers may attend the event without a teacher/studio owner, however the Studio Owner must submit the registration.
PERFROMANCE
WHAT IS AN ADJUDICATED SHOWCASE?
The purpose of the Adjudicated Showcase is to provide an opportunity for dancers to perform on a beautiful professional stage, and receive critique from our panel of adjudicators. The focus is on nurturing a passion for dance and fostering a non-competitive atmosphere for dancers to learn and grow through the art of dance.
Critiques from each adjudicator will be relayed verbally to the dancers through voice recording during their performance. Verbal critiques will be delivered in a positive tone and focused on helping the dancers improve technique and artistry. Any critiques which the adjudicator wishes to share with the student’s teachers privately, will be written and released to the studio director only after your studios last routine is performed.
Our team of adjudicators will consist of teachers, choreographers, and working professionals that are well versed in all categories of dance.
All registered dancers receive a wristband allowing them to watch the showcase from designated rows in the audience. We believe dancers benefit greatly from watching each other perform and highly encourage the dancers to take advantage this opportunity to learn from and support each other. We encourage family members and friends to attend as spectators. Spectators may purchase a wristband which grants them admission to watch from designated rows in the theatre. All dancers and spectators are expected to follow proper theatre etiquette.
Once your registration is received and the deposit is received, your entries will be scheduled into an Adjudicated Showcase. We make every effort to limit the dancers and teachers time at the theatre and will do our best to honor scheduling requests.
WORKSHOPS
ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS
During the Workshop classes the dancers will learn from top professionals in the dance world and have the opportunity to receive special awards as well as scholarships to further their training. Scholarship/Award recipients are chosen exclusively by impressing the teacher and are announced immediately following the Workshop. Workshops are open to everyone, however only a teacher or studio owner may register their students, independent dancers are not eligible. Those performing in the Adjudicated Showcases receive a discounted Workshop registration fee.
WHAT TO WEAR
Dancers are free to wear dance attire that expresses themselves as an artist (leotards, tanks, t-shirts, shorts, leggings – all welcome) with dance shoes appropriate for the subject. Ballet shoes for Ballet, Tap shoes for Tap, etc. Bare feet, socks are welcome. Hair should be pulled back and secured.
RULES
INDEPENDENT ENTRIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED
ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE VIRTUOSITY OFFICE 14 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FESTIVAL DATE
ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER THE 14 DAY DEADLINE WILL BE ASSESSED A 10% LATE FEE
Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis and will be limited to the amount of performance time available. When our events reach their capacity we do stop accepting entries, so please send your entries in early. Fees must be paid in full 2 weeks prior to competition date or they will not be permitted to participate.
It is our goal to provide a positive experience for everyone that attends our events. To assist us in achieving this goal, it is expected that every member of participating studios (directors, teachers, students and parents) will be courteous and supportive of each other in a manner that displays respect for the Art of Dance.
TIME LIMITS
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Solo, Duet, Trios and Small Groups (3 Minutes)
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Large Groups (4 Minutes)
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Lines (5 Minutes)
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Productions (6 Minutes)
TYPES OF ENTRIES
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Solo
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Duet
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Trio
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Small Group (4-9 dancers)
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Large Group (10-16 dancers)
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Line (17+ Dancers)
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Production (20+ dancers)
CATEGORIES
• Ballet/Pointe
• Character
• Contemporary/Modern
• Hip-Hop
• Jazz
• Lyrical
• Musical Theatre
• Tap
SOLO & DUET
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Solos & Duets may be scheduled into the Solo/Duet Showcase(s) separate from trio, groups, etc.
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Soloists are limited to 2 entries and must be in different categories.
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Duets are limited to 2 entries if they are the same 2 dancers.
ADJUDICATED SHOWCASE
Once your registration is received and the deposit is received, your entries will be scheduled into an Adjudicated Showcase. Our team of adjudicators will consist of teachers, choreographers, and working professionals that are well versed in all categories of dance. While we put in place adjudicators whom are highly respected in the field of dance, the comments of the adjudicators are theirs alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Virtuosity Dance Festival or its staff. Learn more
AUDIENCE ETTIQUETTE
Studio Owners and teachers are responsible for notifying the dancers and parents of the following rules pertaining to audience behavior.
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Enter and exit the theatre between performances only. Waking through the audience while dancers are performing on stage is distracting and rude.
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No talking during the performance or when adjudicators are delivering verbal critique.
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Noises off. Turn off cell phones, beepers, audible watches, and any other sound-making gadgets before any performance.
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Don’t take flash photos during live performances. Doing so will distract the performers and disturb others in the audience.
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This is not sporting event. No screaming or other loud noises during a performance. Applause and cheering after the routine is over is welcome.
DRESSING ROOMS & BACKSTAGE
Safety is our priority. For this reason, studio owners, teachers, registered chaperones, and dancers are the only people allowed in the Dressing Rooms and Backstage. Parents, family, and friends are not permitted in the Dressing Rooms or Backstage.