Novice (Beginning)

Dancers that are competing at a beginning level.

Turns: Single rotations. Linked chaine and pique turns are acceptable.
NO: fouettes, a la seconde, changing spot of any kind, extension turns (leg hold turns).

Leaps: Front & Side only.

Jumps: Pas de Chat, tuck, straight, toe touch, C jumps, stags.
NO: Firebirds, turning jumps of any kind.

Tumbling: 3 tumbling/acro movements are allowed: Back walkover, front walkover, cartwheels, round-offs, chin stands, etc.
Routines that consist of more than 30% tumbling/acro should compete in the OPEN category.
Dancers with more advanced tumbling (aerials, back handsprings, arabians) must be moved to the Intermediate I category.

Groups competing in the Novice category may have highlighted individual dancers with Intermediate I skills.

 

Intermediate I

Dancers that can complete the Novice skills at a high level but are still working on the following skills at an intermediate technical level

Turns: Double rotations
NO: NO: fouettes or a la seconde

Leaps: Back leaps and Stag leaps
NO: Switch leaps

Jumps: Back leaps, stag leaps, tilt jumps, entry-level turning jumps (axel, tilt, chevron)
NO: Turning side leaps and similar skill leveled jumps

Tumbling: 3 tumbling/acro movements are allowed: Back walkover, front walkover, cartwheels, round-offs, chin stands, aerial, back handsprings, etc.

 

Intermediate II

Dancers that can compete the Intermediate I skills at a high level and are working on the skills in Intermediate II (these are advanced skills completed at an intermediate ability)

Turns: Triple rotations, fouetté & a la seconde turns

Leaps: Switch leaps

Jumps: Turning leaps

Tumbling: 3 tumbling/acro movements are allowed

 

Advanced

Dancers that can compete all movements at an advanced level with very little corrections.

Tumbling: Limit 3. 
Cartwheels, back walkovers, chin stands and other pre tumbling movements will not be considered at this level.

**Routines with excess tumbling will be moved to the OPEN category without deductions.

MERIT JUDGE: Our merit judge will assess the skills and level of each routine and will record deductions and level changes as needed.

Age Divisions are created based on the number of entries for each age group. Individual categories within the age group will be subdivided as necessary.

Ages are automatic using the birthdays entered at registration. Ages are as of January 1, 2022.

Group routine average age is rounded down. A group averaging 15.8 yrs will compete as average 15.

Groups routines with one dancer more than 3 years younger than the next age on the team will have their age dropped from the teams average age.

April 2022
Mini: 4-7 Years
Petite: 8-9 Years
Junior: 10-11
PreTeen:12
Teen 1: 13-14
Senior: 15 and up

March 2022
Mini: 4-6 Years
Petite: 7-8 Years
Junior: 9-10
PreTeen: 11-12
Teen 1: 13
Teen 2: 14-15
Senior: 15 and up


2021 Age Divisions
Mini: 4-7 years
Petite: 8-9 years
Junior: 10 years
PreTeen: 11-12 years
Teen: 13 years
Senior: 14-18 years

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.

**Routines with excess tumbling will be moved to the OPEN category without deductions.

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.

Solo: 1 Performer
Duo/Trio: 2-3 performers
Quads: 4 performers that compete in the individual competition ($50/dancer)
Group: 4+ performers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Solo/Duet/Trio:

• Each participant/entry will be awarded a placement trophy (Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum).
• 1^st Place awarded to category winner.
• High Point awarded to Age/Level
• 1 Overall in each age division.

Teams:

• 1^st Place awarded to each category
• High Point for each age/level
• 1 Overall per age division.

Overall and High Point winners will not be eligible for 1^st 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.

BOLD uses a curve for medal placement.

25% Platinum
25% Gold
25% Silver
25% Bronze

Each age group will have it's own curve. 
Example: A platinum petite routine may not score as high as a silver teen routine based on the curve for each age group.

 

Judges will score each routine on:

• Choreography – 20
  • How did the choreographer do? Artistry, costume, props, musicality, etc.
• Technique - 35
  • How well did the dancers execute their technical level? Alignment, feet, extension, placement, control, etc.
• Execution- 35
  • How well did the dancers execute the choreography? Formations, timing, presentation, emotion, etc.

Merit – 10
The merit judge will handle all deductions and level placements at their discretion to create a fair competition/level placement.

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.

Dancers/Parents can view their adjudication by claiming an account through DanceEra. Click Here for instructions

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.

Saving seats is not allowed. Unattended items will be moved to lost and found.

PAYMENTS DUE 2/15/2022

$125               Solo
$85/dancer    Duo/Trio
$50/dancer    Quad
$34/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.

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.

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.