RULES & REGULATIONS
Levels
We are working to clarify level guidelines and will have them posted ASAP
Age Divisions
Age divisions are generally divided as seen below. BOLD Dance Competition reserves the right to change level splits based on the number of participants registered to help ensure a fair competition.
Mini: 4-7 years
Petite: 8-9 years
Junior: 10 years
PreTeen: 11-12 years
Teen: 13 years
Senior: 14-18 years
Mini: 4-7 years
Petite: 8-9 years
Junior: 10 years
PreTeen: 11-12 years
Teen: 13 years
Senior: 14-18 years
Style
Ballet: Routine consisting of classical and contemporary ballet movements and technique. Acro/tumbling is not allowed in this style.
Pointe: Routine consisting of ballet/pointe technique. Pointe shoes must be worn.
Character: Routine portrays a character that is easily recognizable.
Clog: Routine using clogging technique. Clogging shoes must be worn.
Contemporary: A routine that includes ballet, jazz and modern techniques in the current contemporary style.
Hip Hop: Routine consisting of hip hop tecnhiques - popping, breaking, street, jazz funk, etc.
Jazz: Routine using traditional jazz movements and technique
Lyrical: Routines using ballet and jazz techniques to create fluid dynamic emotion and expressive movements.
Open: Routine consisting of any categories. ACRO routines should be placed here. Routines with more than 25% tumbling/tricks need to be in the OPEN cateogry.
Production: Traditionally a themed routine with 15+ dancers. 8:00 minutes allowed.
Tap: Routine consisting of tap technique. Tap shoes must be worn, A Cappella is accepted.
BOLD Productions reserves the right to combine/divide levels and move routines after they have performed at the judge's discretion.
Pointe: Routine consisting of ballet/pointe technique. Pointe shoes must be worn.
Character: Routine portrays a character that is easily recognizable.
Clog: Routine using clogging technique. Clogging shoes must be worn.
Contemporary: A routine that includes ballet, jazz and modern techniques in the current contemporary style.
Hip Hop: Routine consisting of hip hop tecnhiques - popping, breaking, street, jazz funk, etc.
Jazz: Routine using traditional jazz movements and technique
Lyrical: Routines using ballet and jazz techniques to create fluid dynamic emotion and expressive movements.
Open: Routine consisting of any categories. ACRO routines should be placed here. Routines with more than 25% tumbling/tricks need to be in the OPEN cateogry.
Production: Traditionally a themed routine with 15+ dancers. 8:00 minutes allowed.
Tap: Routine consisting of tap technique. Tap shoes must be worn, A Cappella is accepted.
BOLD Productions reserves the right to combine/divide levels and move routines after they have performed at the judge's discretion.
Performing Categories
Categories will be split based on age, style and level.
Categories with more than 6 entries will be split.
Category splits will be done by age if possible.
BOLD will try to split performers from the same studio.
Categories with more than 6 entries will be split.
Category splits will be done by age if possible.
BOLD will try to split performers from the same studio.
Divisions
Solo: 1 Performer
Duo/Trio: 2-3 performers
Quads: 4 performers that compete in the individual competition ($50/dancer)
Group: 4+ performers
Duo/Trio: 2-3 performers
Quads: 4 performers that compete in the individual competition ($50/dancer)
Group: 4+ performers
Schedule
Preliminary schedules will be emailed to studio directors and independent performers 20 days prior to the event using the email provided at registration.
Final schedule will be emailed to studio directors and independent performers at least 7 days prior to the event using the email provided at registration.
Studios and Independent performers can also access their performance times using the registration site.
Programs of the entire event will be available for $5.
Final schedule will be emailed to studio directors and independent performers at least 7 days prior to the event using the email provided at registration.
Studios and Independent performers can also access their performance times using the registration site.
Programs of the entire event will be available for $5.
Routine Guidelines
Solo routines which were not completed due to participant forgetting choreography or injury may perform again (time permitting) for adjudication only.
At the judge's discretion:
Routines that are blatantly miss-leveled will be moved and adjudicated only.
Routines may be moved to better suit the levels attendig the competition without deduction.
Routines with extensive tumbling/tricks will be moved to Open Category.
At the judge's discretion:
Routines that are blatantly miss-leveled will be moved and adjudicated only.
Routines may be moved to better suit the levels attendig the competition without deduction.
Routines with extensive tumbling/tricks will be moved to Open Category.
Time
2:45 Solo/Duo/Trio/Quad
3:00 Group
8:00 Production
*Extra time may be purchased at $25 per 30 seconds
Props must be set up and taken down in the time alloted.
2 points will be deducted for every 5 seconds over alloted time.
3:00 Group
8:00 Production
*Extra time may be purchased at $25 per 30 seconds
Props must be set up and taken down in the time alloted.
2 points will be deducted for every 5 seconds over alloted time.
Props
Props are allowd in all categories.
Props must be set up and removed within the alloted performance time.
Props must not damage the stage or leave residue of any kind.
Routines are required to clean up after their routine in the allotted time. Any delay will result in a 2 pt deduction for every 5 seconds required for clean up.
Props must be secured adequately for the performers safety. BOLD Productions is not liable for injuries/death resulting in the use of props.
Props must be set up and removed within the alloted performance time.
Props must not damage the stage or leave residue of any kind.
Routines are required to clean up after their routine in the allotted time. Any delay will result in a 2 pt deduction for every 5 seconds required for clean up.
Props must be secured adequately for the performers safety. BOLD Productions is not liable for injuries/death resulting in the use of props.
Music
Music MUST be uploaded to the registration website at least 5 days prior to the competition.
It is strongly recommended that you bring a back up copy of all music, even if it has been uploaded to the registration site.
Music must be free of profanity and strong adult content. BOLD Dance Competition is a family-friendly competition, music should be age appropriate for the performers and spectators. Deductions will occur at the judge's discretion.
It is strongly recommended that you bring a back up copy of all music, even if it has been uploaded to the registration site.
Music must be free of profanity and strong adult content. BOLD Dance Competition is a family-friendly competition, music should be age appropriate for the performers and spectators. Deductions will occur at the judge's discretion.
Awards & Adjudication
Solo/Duet/Trio:
- Each participant/entry will be awarded a placement trophy (Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum).
- 1st Place awarded to category winner.
- High Point awarded to Age/Level
- 1 Overall in each ceremony.
Teams:
- 1st Place awarded to each category
- High Point for each age/level
- 1 Overall per ceremony.
Overall and High Point winners will not be eligible for 1st place.
BOLD Awards:
The BOLD Judge's Choice award is given at the discretion of each judge for outstanding routines. This may include Technique, Costume, Best Of, Creativity, Use of Prop, etc.
Scoring:
Scoring will be done electronically. Score sheets and audio/video critiques will be available 48-72 hours after the competition.
Achievement Awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) will be awarded.
Platinum 289-300
Gold 276-288
Silver 269-275
Bronze <268
Judges will score each routine on:
- Choreography – 30
- How did the choreographer do? Artistry, costume, props, musicality, etc.
- Technique - 30
- How well did the dancers execute their technical level? Alignment, feet, extension, placement, control, etc.
- Execution- 30
- How well did the dancers execute the choreography? Formations, timing, presentation, emotion, etc.
Merit – 10
The technical score will be based on the level/style of each routine.
Ties will be broken with the technical score. If a tie persists, it will be broken at Judges Discretion.
Judges:
BOLD judges are professional studio directors, instructors and performing dance professionals. They are highly qualified and trained to objectively critique each style and level.
Judges will only be able to view the style/level/age/title of each dance. They will not be privy to studio, choreographer or dancer names.
Spectators/Etiquette
Spectators are free for every BOLD event!
Enter and exit theater between routines only.
Silence your cell phone.
No flash photography.
Recording routines from other studios/performers is strictly forbidden and you will be removed from the premises.
Spectators that are disrespectful or become distracting to the judges will be asked to leave.
Please adhere to additional venue guidelines.
Enter and exit theater between routines only.
Silence your cell phone.
No flash photography.
Recording routines from other studios/performers is strictly forbidden and you will be removed from the premises.
Spectators that are disrespectful or become distracting to the judges will be asked to leave.
Please adhere to additional venue guidelines.
Fees
$105 Solo
$75/dancer Duo/Trio
$50/dancer Quad
$30/dancer Group
Independent entries will be assesed a $20 processing fee per account.
Entries must be paid in full before they will be processed for scheduling.
Entries are processed on a FCFS basis and will be limited to the amount of performance time available.
All entries must include the names and birthday of all performers.
The name of the routine MAY NOT be the name of the studio.
Studios that cancel before 30 days prior to the event will be given a 75% refund in the form of BOLD credit.
Cancellations within 30 days of the event will be considered a "scratch" and will not receive a refund.
Special considerations will be given for injuries, family emergencies and COVID quarantines.
Cancellations due to COVID, please see the COVID tab.
$75/dancer Duo/Trio
$50/dancer Quad
$30/dancer Group
Independent entries will be assesed a $20 processing fee per account.
Entries must be paid in full before they will be processed for scheduling.
Entries are processed on a FCFS basis and will be limited to the amount of performance time available.
All entries must include the names and birthday of all performers.
The name of the routine MAY NOT be the name of the studio.
Studios that cancel before 30 days prior to the event will be given a 75% refund in the form of BOLD credit.
Cancellations within 30 days of the event will be considered a "scratch" and will not receive a refund.
Special considerations will be given for injuries, family emergencies and COVID quarantines.
Cancellations due to COVID, please see the COVID tab.
Parking
Reserved parking is for Studio Directors only.
Please obey all parking and traffic signs.
BOLD Productions is not liable for damage/theft of vehicles and posessions, park at your own risk.
COVID-19
BOLD Productions will be following all of the required health and safety guidelines.
Additional venue guidelines may be required.
All participant and spectators will be required to follow the current guidelines (will be updated on the events page) or they will be asked to leave without compensation.
If a venue cancels, BOLD will use a secondary location. If a second location cannot be secured, BOLD will be rescheduled.
Refunds for cancelled events will be given as a 100% credit towards any future event.
Additional venue guidelines may be required.
All participant and spectators will be required to follow the current guidelines (will be updated on the events page) or they will be asked to leave without compensation.
If a venue cancels, BOLD will use a secondary location. If a second location cannot be secured, BOLD will be rescheduled.
Refunds for cancelled events will be given as a 100% credit towards any future event.