RULES                                       

 
 

TIME LIMITS

        
Solo - Maximum 3 minutes (no minimum) Large Group - Maximum 4 minutes (no minimum)  
Small Group - Maximum 4 minutes (no minimum) Super Group - Maximum 10 minutes (no minimum)  Super Group Extended - $50.00 per min.  
Duet/Trio - Maximum 3 minutes (no minimum)
 

                             PENALTIES & DEDUCTIONS

  
Changes at the door  $10.00 (per change)
Tap-like sounds on tape/CD of any act entered in Tap category 10 points  
Improper entry 10 points  
Tape or CD delay 10 points  
Late arrival (if we pass your act, you are considered late) 1 point per judge  
Intentional littering of the stage (We have to clean stage) 10 points  
Coaching during a performance - This must be brought to the attention of the director while it is happening 20 points    
Videotaping Potential disqualification    
Overtime   5 points for 5-30 sec. 10 points for 31+ sec.    
Run-off - Any act that is not completed because of a "run-off" but is re-performed will be scored by the judges independent of the "run-off"; however, the performance will be reduced one level and their score is not eligible for any top awards.    

   AWARDS
REGIONAL/NATIONAL AWARDS: Awards are based on composite scores and NOT on placement within an age group; therefore, there may be several Platinum trophy winners within one age group in a category.  All  Solos and all members of a Duet/Trio in the Recreational Division, each will receive an individual trophy; groups will receive one trophy for the studio with awards for each member of the group.  All  Solos and all members of a Duet/Trio in the Competitive Division, each will receive an individual trophy; groups will receive one trophy for the studio with medals for each member of the group.    
SPECIAL AWARDS: If, at a performer’s request, an act does not perform within its age category, it will not be eligible for top awards. The following awards will be presented in the Competitive Division only.  However, the aforementioned Special Awards will NOT be issued to acts during qualification rounds at FINALS.    
Regional: Top Solo: $65.00*,  Top Duet/Trio: $85.00*,  Top Small Group: $85.00*,  Top Large Group: $100.00*,   Top Super Group: $200.00*, Top Adult Act: $25.00  
Nationals:  Top Solo: $125.00*, Top Duet/Trio: $175.00*,  Top Small Group: $225.00*,  Top Large Group: $300.00*,  Top Super Group: $300.00*, Top Adult Act: $75.00,  Miss or Mr. Broadway: $200.00, Ticket To Broadway: $300.00.  All second & third place overall high score winners will receive an award.  All Overall High Score Winners will be announced at our Grand Awards Ceremony pending the outcome of our Semi-final round *These cash awards will only be given if there are at least THREE groups in the category.  This is also applicable to all Regional Competitions as well and solos.  Note: Ticket To Broadway reserves the right to make categorical changes in awards dependant upon the size of the contest  
MISS/MR. BROADWAY AWARD: A special trophy will be awarded to the contestant in the solo category that is judged to be the most entertaining  from any qualifying acts of the contest. This will be a decision in the sole discretion of the directors and judges. Note:  When there are five or more male dancers in any one division (Petite, Junior, Teen or Senior), Ticket To Broadway will separate the Mr. & Miss Broadway Awards into two distinct categories...Mr. Broadway and Miss Broadway. for that particular division  
TICKET TO BROADWAY AWARD: A special trophy will be awarded to the group (duet/trio, small group, large group, line or super group) that is  judged to be the most entertaining from any qualifying acts of the contest. This will be a decision in the sole discretion of the director  and judges.  
All ties for top awards will not be broken. The cash award involved will be divided equally among those tied. Trophies will be duplicated for all acts  involved.  AT LEAST ONE PERFORMER FROM AN ACT MUST BE PRESENT TO ACCEPT ANY AWARDS.
VIDEO TAPING AND PHOTOGRAPHY - Video taping, flash photography and movie cameras are prohibited. Anyone caught video taping using flash photography or filming shall face potential disqualification and the video tape will be confiscated.  

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