RULES & REGULATIONS
Important Information for the Competitor and Studio
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Age Groups
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Size Divisions
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Genres
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Special Competition Opportunities
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Performance Levels
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Sportsmanship
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Appropriateness
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Registration
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Schedule
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Discounts and Fees
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National Finals
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Other Rules
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Adjudicated Scoring
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High Scores and Cash Awards
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Title
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Judges’/Special Awards
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Time Limits
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Music
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Props
Age Groups, Size Divisions, Genres and Performance Levels
All routines will be classified into an age group:
AGE GROUP
DEFINITION
Mini
6 years old and younger
Petite
7-9 years old
Junior
10-12 years old
Teen
13-15 years old
Senior
16-18 years old
Adult
19 years old and older
No more than 50% of the dancers can be higher than the average age or the routine will be moved to the next age group. So if a group has an average age of 10 and there are 16 dancers, but 9 are above the age of 13, the group will be moved to the 13-15 category. Each entry will be placed into one of the following age groups, based on their average age as of January 1 of the competing year. Average age is calculated by adding the ages of all performers, and dividing by the number of performers. When calculating averages, drop the decimal.
For all routines, the level, age and size is auto-calculated by the system and is based on the age and level of the dancers in the routine. No overrides will be allowed, even at the request of directors.All routines will be classified as one of the following size divisions:
DIVISION
DEFINITION
Solo
1 performer
Duet or Trio
2-3 performers
Small Group
4-9 performers
Large Group
10-19 performers
Line
20+ performers
Production
20+ performers
Productions may combine all ages and abilities, and may be a combination of dance styles but should revolve around a storyline or theme. Productions may enter and will compete against one another in combined designated age groups; 12 & Under (combines Mini, Petite & Junior age groups), and 13 & Over (combines Teen, Senior, and Adult age groups). Productions may not compete in the Novice level, only in the Intermediate & Competitive levels.
GENRE
DEFINITION
Acro
A routine containing acrobatic movement/gymnastics; routine must contain 50% dance choreography.
Ballet
A routine containing classical ballet technique. No acrobatic tricks are allowed in this category.
Character
A routine portraying a recognizable character. May incorporate any form of dance.
Cheer
A routine consisting of cheerleading, Pom Pom, Drill Team and Kick Line.
Clogging
A routine containing clogging technique or style.
Contemporary
A routine using contemporary technique and movement to interpret the music.
Folk/Ethnic
A routine incorporating one or more ethnic styles of dance.
Hip Hop
A routine using primarily hip hop technique and moves.
Jazz
A routine containing primarily jazz technique.
Jazz Funk
A routine that contains a combination of jazz, hip-hop and contemporary technique and influence.
Lyrical
A routine in which dancers interpret the lyrics of a song using lyrical technique and maintaining the theme of the music.
Modern
A routine that is choreographed utilizing modern movements and technique.
Musical Theatre
A routine that is theatrical in nature, and is choreographed to music from a musical, theater or cinema.
Open
A routine that combines more than one style of dance or that doesn't fit into any other category.
Pointe
A routine that contains pointe technique. No acrobatic tricks are allowed in this category. Pointe shoes must be worn.
Tap
A routine containing tap technique. No pre-recorded tap sounds are allowed in the music. Tap shoes must be worn.
VOCAL GENRES*
Ballad
A routine performed as if in a concert. Must be a slow or love song.
Uptempo
A routine performed as if in a concert that is not classified as a ballad.
Broadway
A routine performed in character to a song that would typically appear in a musical or other broadway production.
Monologue
A routine comprised of spoken words only.
Acrobatic tricks in routines: No acrobatic tricks are allowed in ballet and pointe. Lyrical, contemporary, jazz, modern and tap are limited to three acro tricks. All other categories may have an unlimited number of acrobatic tricks.
Acrobatic tricks are defined as movements learned in an acrobatic class such as cartwheel, forward roll, etc. A pass into an acro trick (for example, roundoff back handspring) counts as one acrobatic trick. Lifts, illusions, and shoulder rolls are not considered acrobatic tricks.
Student Choreography: Please note that a routine is student choreographed (choreographed by a current dancer participating in this competition) by checking the box on the entry screen. All student-choreographed routines are eligible for a special award.
*See “Vocal Competition” section (below) for additional information.
Improv Battle
ATTRIBUTE
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Technique
35%
Improvisation Ability
35%
Stage Presence
30%
Dancers will be given a mix of 3 songs to perform within a minute. Songs will be randomly chosen, and dancers can improv however they feel best represents the music.
The Improv Battle scoring will be different from regular scoring and will be based on the following:
If there are fewer than 10 entries in the Improv Battle, all ages, levels, and size divisions will compete against one another. If there are 10 or more entries in the Improv Battle, there will be 2 divisions; 12 and under, 13 & over (all levels and size divisions will still be combined).
Entries in the Improv Challenge will be given an adjudication ranging from 1 Star, 2 Stars and 3 Stars, with 3 Stars being the highest. The highest scoring Improv Battle entry will be crowned the Improv Battle Champion.
Beast Dance Competition reserves the right to limit the number of entries into the Improv Challenge at any event as deemed necessary.
Photogenic Challenge
Beast Dance Competition offers two photogenic awards for ages 12 & under and 13 & older. Photogenic entries are submitted/registered for the actual competition at the merchandise table. Entries must be received by 9am on the last day of competition to be eligible for the photogenic award.
The photogenic awards winner may be featured on Beast Dance Competition’s (or Royal Dance Alliance and its affiliates) website and marketing material and will receive a trophy. The winners will be announced during the first awards ceremony on the final day of competition for each event (unless stated otherwise). Performers must submit a 5x7 or 8x10 color or black/white photo with name, age, and studio name on the back.
Digital entries are also accepted. Digital entries may be uploaded during registration or emailed to info@beastdancecompetition.com and paid for at the merchandise table. Entries can be picked up at the end of the competition, except for the winner's, which will become property of Beast Dance Competition.
Vocal Competition
Beast Dance Competition’s Vocal Competition allows for not only dancers, but singers and vocalists a chance to perform and compete on stage. For vocal entries, all levels compete against one another in two age groups: 12 & Under, 13 & Over. Vocal entries can be registered as soloists, duo/trio, and all groups combined.
Vocalists can choose from Ballad, Uptempo, Broadway and Monologue. Ballad and Uptempo are performed concert-style, while Broadway is performed in character. Monologue entries are accepted using the Monologue genre. TRDC provides hand-held microphones and stands.
Vocal scoring will be different from regular scoring and will be based on the following:
ATTRIBUTE
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Overall Performance Quality
30%
Pitch & Control
30%
Rhythm
25%
Stage Presence
15%
Inspirational Performance
Beast Dance Competition now offers “Performance” as a type of routine, along with traditional Dance, Vocal and Improv. This Inspirational Performance type is designed for routines with special needs dancers, or for routines that are more focused on portraying a message or story rather than on competing against other routines or seeking a specific score.
Routines participating as a “Inspirational Performance” will receive video commentaries, but the judges will focus on positive aspects of the performance rather than technical critiques. These routines will not receive adjudications, but will receive a “Inspirational Performance” trophy plus ribbons/pins (for routines with 2+ dancers) for all participants.
Our goal at Beast Dance Competition is to create an atmosphere that allows all dancers to spread their wings. We have created three levels so all dancers can compete in their proper category.
Studio directors should place their dancers at the level they feel is most accurate and would ensure the best level of competition for their dancers. This is at their discretion based on our performance level guidelines and definitions. Directors are encouraged to choose each dancer’s level carefully so that each dancer will be challenged, but will compete against others at a similar developmental level.
However, if a dancer exceeds the maximum number of routines for a level (as listed in the table below), that dancer’s level will automatically be bumped to the next highest level. This will affect the level of all routines for which that dancer is registered and the level of all such routines will automatically be re-calculated.
The performance level of all routines will be auto-calculated and determined by the performance level of all performers in the routine. For solo routines, the level of the routine must match the level of the dancer and may not be bumped to a higher or lower level. All solos performed by a single dancer must compete at the same level.
If the routine includes dancers from multiple levels, the routine will default to the level in which the majority of dancers are classified. If the routine contains an equal number of dancers from multiple levels, the routine will default to the highest participating level.
All routines can include dancers of all levels, but a routine can’t compete lower than one level below the highest-level dancer. So if a trio were to have one Novice dancer, one Intermediate dancer, and one Competitive dancer; the trio cannot perform lower than the Intermediate level.
Beast Dance Competition will not manually adjust competition levels for any routines. All routines must compete at the level that is auto-calculated during the registration process.
Competitive routines cannot include novice-level dancers and Novice routines cannot include competitive-level dancers. This is for all routines except for Productions.
If a teacher participates in a routine, they must be registered at the Pro-Am level and all routines must compete at the Pro-Am level.
The judges reserve the right to bump up the level of any routine they feel is mislabeled. For example, if they feel a Novice routine is too advanced, they have the option of bumping the routine to the Intermediate level.
If a routine is bumped at any Royal Dance Alliance regional event, that same routine must compete at the higher level for the remainder of the season (this includes all Beast Dance Competition and The Royal Dance Competition regional and national events).
If a routine receives a “You’re ready for a challenge” card, that routine (or individual dancer) must compete at the suggested higher level for the remainder of the season (this includes all Beast Dance Competition and The Royal Dance Competition regional and national events).
In an effort to keep the levels as accurate and fair as possible, Beast Dance Competition has placed restrictions and recommendations on individual dancer level placement. Below are two tables; required guidelines, and recommended guidelines to level individual dancers. Although the second table is based on recommendations, Beast Dance Competition reserves the right to enforce the guidelines as needed. When calculating the number of entries for a dancer’s limit of routines; vocal, improv, photogenic or Inspirational Performance entries do not count towards a dancer’s entry count. However all other routines (including competing the same solo for overall and title, each solo) will count.
Required Level Guidelines for Dancer Placement
Limit of RoutinesNovice
Novice dancers can compete in no more than 6 routines.
Intermediate
Intermediate dancers can compete in no more than 9 routines.
Competitive
Competitive dancers can compete in any number of routines.
Description
Novice
These dancers are true beginners. This is a safe place for them to begin their competition journey. Only dancers in their first year or two of training should be in this level.
Intermediate
These dancers have taken a step out of the recreational branch of dance. They are ready for more of a challenge, but have not yet acquired the skills and/or technique to qualify them as advanced.
Competitive
These dancers have a good command of technique and skills, take their training seriously, and are ready to face the highest level of competition.
Professional Representation
Novice
No dancer signed professionally by a dance agency can be registered as novice or intermediate.
Intermediate
No dancer signed professionally by a dance agency can be registered as novice or intermediate.
Competitive
Any dancer signed professionally by a dance agency must be registered as a competitive dancer.
Suggested Level Guidelines for Dancer Placement
TrainingNovice
Less than 3 hours per week of classes and training.
Intermediate
Between 3 and 6 hours per week of classes and training.
Competitive
More than 6 hours per week of classes and training.
Acro Tricks
Novice
Dancers should only be allowed the following acrobatic tricks to be considered a novice dancer: Forward or backward rolls, cartwheel, roundoff, front or back walkovers.
Intermediate
Dancers should be allowed no acrobatic tricks more advanced than the following to be considered an intermediate dancer: Front or back handsprings, side aerial; tumbling passes including these skills are allowed. Intermediate dancers should not perform any other airborne tricks.
Competitive
Dancers at the competitive level are welcome to do any acrobatic tricks.
Turns
Novice
Dancers 12 and under should not perform more than a single pirouette or similar turn; Dancers 13 and older should not perform more than a double pirouette or similar turn.
Intermediate
Dancers at the intermediate level should not perform more than a double pirouette or similar turn.
Competitive
Dancers at the competitive level should not be limited to the type or number of turns.
Turns Combinations
Novice
Dancers at the novice level should not perform consecutive turn sequences or combinations.
Intermediate
Dancers at the intermediate level can perform consecutive turn sequences or combinations (fouetté combinations), but these should be kept short and should be limited in variety or styles that would increase the difficulty level (i.e. Italian Fouettés, alternating spot or direction); these dancers are still perfecting their skills.
Competitive
Dancers at the competitive level are not limited in quantity or type of turn sequence or combination.
Technique and Execution
Novice
These dancers are learning the basics of dance; Judges are not expecting dancers to have mastered skills or proper technique.
Intermediate
These dancers are demonstrating a decent knowledge of skill and technique, stage presence and musicality, but it should be evident that they are still working on such skills.
Competitive
These dancers are able to execute the choreography and skills in their routines, and do so with confidence and command of technique and the stage.
Scoring and Awards
We strongly believe that positive-reinforcement is an invaluable educational tool, essential to the construction of a child’s self-esteem. Our Judges strive to employ this philosophy in each of their evaluations.
For traditional dance routines, the judges will use the following scoring criteria:
ATTRIBUTE
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Technique
35%
Performance
30%
Precision/Execution
20%
Overall Impression & Choreography
15%
Scores are averaged for all judges to determine the final score.
After the judges scores are averaged, each routine will be given an adjudicated score:
EXTREME PLATINUM
Novice
93 to 100
Intermediate
94 to 100
Competitive
95 to 100
PLATINUM
Novice
90 to 94.99
Intermediate
89 to 93.99
Competitive
90 to 94.99
GOLD
Novice
84 to 87.99
Intermediate
85 to 88.99
Competitive
86 to 89.99
SILVER
Novice
80 to 83.99
Intermediate
81 to 84.99
Competitive
82 to 85.99
BRONZE
Novice
0 to 79.99
Intermediate
0 to 80.99
Competitive
0 to 81.99
In addition to adjudicated scoring, entries compete against one another in their respective categories determined by group size, level, and age group. The overall high scores in each category will be announced and recognized for placement.
Plaques/trophies are awarded to the highest score for solos, duos/trios, small group, large group, and line in each of the following age groups and for each level. For these high score awards, all genres will be combined:
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mini, 6 and under (all levels combined);
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petite, 7-9 (Novice, Intermediate, Competitive);
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junior, 10-12 (Novice, Intermediate, Competitive);
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teen, 13-15 (Novice, Intermediate, Competitive)
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senior, 16-18 (Novice, Intermediate, Competitive)
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adult, 19+ (all levels combined)
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teacher/pro-am
Plaques/trophies are awarded to the highest score for productions in two age groups (12 & under and 13 & over) and two levels (Intermediate and Competitive).
In addition, cash awards will be presented to the top scoring Competitive-level solo, duo/trio, group (small and large), line and production in each age group at a regional event as follows: $50 for solos/duos/trios; $75 for small/large groups; $100 for line/productions. In order to receive cash awards, there must be a minimum of 10 entries in the applicable size and level. (i.e. for a cash award to be given in the petite small group Competitive level, there must be at least 10 petite small groups at the Competitive level). Cash prizes will be made payable to the studio or studio director. At regional events, scholarships to the same season’s nationals are given to the winners in the Intermediate and Novice levels. At national events, scholarships to the following season’s regionals will be given. Prize amounts may vary at National events.
Any solo or duo/trio with identical dancers may only place with their highest scoring routine.
Each solo, duo, trio and group will receive a trophy and each dancer (excluding solo entries) will receive a ribbon/pin. You must compete in the assigned day and time to be eligible for high score awards.
Awards are based on composite scores and not on placement within an age group in each category. So multiple Platinums, Golds, Silvers and Bronzes will be awarded in each age group for each category.
For overall categories with more than 75 entries, we may announce the top routines per genre in addition to the overall placement.
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Soloists in the Intermediate and Competitive levels may choose to enter their routines in Beast Dance Competition’s separate Title category.
All solos being considered for Title will compete in a time block separate from the other solos. Solos entered for Title will be adjudicated and will be awarded Extreme Platinum, Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze designation. However, they will not be eligible for overall high score awards. They will only be considered for Title.
There is no limit to the number of routines each dancer may compete for Title, but a dancer may only place with their highest scoring title solo.
Title routines will be charged the rate for solo plus an additional fee. If a dancer chooses to enter the same solo routine for both overall and title, the dancer must enter the number twice (once for title, once not), must pay for the number twice (once at the title rate, once at regular rate), and must perform the solo twice (once with other overall solos, and once with title entries). These routines will be treated as two different routines.
Scoring for Title routines is based on a different set of parameters for all other routines:
ATTRIBUTE
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Technique
40%
Performance
40%
Overall Impression & Choreography
20%
All title contestants will be grouped by age and level, regardless of gender. “Beast Title Winner” will be awarded on both the Intermediate and Competitive levels, and in the age groups of Petite, Junior, Teen and Senior.
Title is not available for the Mini & Adult age group.
In addition to the adjudicated awards, high scores and title, the judges have the option to award special awards at their sole discretion. These awards will be based on what the judges deem to be extraordinary attributes of a routine and are not based on adjudicated scores.
The Beast Award
The top scoring solo, duo/trio and group routine, in both 12 & Under and 13 & Over age groups, will be recognized as Beast Award winners. Cash awards will be given to the winners: $100 to each solo winner and duo/trio winner, and $200 to each group winner.
Student Choreography Award
To be eligible for this award, the routine must be choreographed by a student participating as a dancer at this competition. If a routine is choreographed by a student, it can be noted on the entry form. The top scoring student choreographed routine will be recognized once all student-choreographed routines have been performed.
Additional awards may be presented at our events including our National Finals.
Time Limits, Music and Props
Sportsmanship, Appropriateness, Registration, Schedule, Discounts and Entries/Fees, and Other Rules
Beast Dance Competition wants every dancer to feel accomplished.
We know how much work dancers put into preparing for competitions and encourage everyone to congratulate the dancers on a job well done. All competitors, teachers, family and audience members should treat all dancers and one another with respect and courtesy, and the hard work of the performers and directors and choreographers should be acknowledged. We reserve the right to ask anyone not following these rules to leave the premises.
Beast Dance Competition is a family-friendly event.
Costuming must be age appropriate and all routines presented on stage must be appropriate for family viewing. Choreography and lyrics which are suggestive or violent or contain mature language are not acceptable. Failure to adhere to the above rules may lead to deductions or even disqualification.
Online registration is offered as the quickest, easiest and most accurate method of entering your information.
Studio Officials may create an account on our registration portal by visiting our website at theroyaldancecompetition.com and then clicking the “Register” link. After creating an account, you will create a roster of all performers and then enter routines. Students can be added, deleted or modified by the studio until 4 weeks prior to competition. Age divisions, size categories and routine levels are automatically calculated and are available for teachers to view on this account.
All studios must provide a master list of all performers in this online system, listing the name of each student, date of birth, gender, competition level and email address (if dancer is under 18, a parent’s email should be given). The email address is used to complete online waivers and to deliver personalized schedules, at the option of the director. Directors can view which dancers have/have not signed the online waivers by viewing their roster of dancers on the online system. Any parents who have not completed an online waiver prior to an event will be asked to sign a physical waiver at the event prior to competing.
A listing of all routine information (age group, genre, level, group size, overall/title for solos, and participating dancers) will be emailed to studios approximately 2-3 weeks prior to each event (this information can be sent earlier at the studio’s request once the studio’s registration is complete). All changes to age group, genre, level, group size, overall/title for solos, and roster must be made 14 days prior to the event. No changes made to a dancer’s or routine’s competition level or age will be allowed once an initial schedule is released.
Changes to genre, group size, overall/title for solos, and roster made after the preliminary schedule is published will be assessed a $10 change fee per change.
Once the final schedule is released, no changes to the schedule or any routines are allowed.
There are NO changes to overall/title solos allowed once an event has begun. (i.e. a dancer can’t change a solo from overall to title once an event has begun).
All entries must be submitted with payment in full either by credit card or by a single studio check payable to Beast Dance Competition. Payments should be made 4 weeks prior to the competition date. Any remaining balances after 4 weeks prior to the competition start date must be paid by credit card or certified/cashiers check (via certified mail) only and may risk being assessed a 10% late fee. Any remaining balances after 2 weeks prior to the competition start date must be paid immediately by credit card or certified/cashiers check (via certified mail) only, or the routines will be removed from the competition. Returned checks will be charged a $40.00 fee and only cashier’s checks or money orders will be accepted from that studio in the future. A 3% service charge is assessed to all credit card transactions.
Entry fees are non-refundable on both the regional and national level. Gift certificates for future competitions will be issued only with written documentation of injury or illness, and gift certificates will be issued directly to the studio.
Day-of cancellations due to injured dancers will not be issued credits.
Although Beast Dance Competition has stated certain timelines pertaining to registration, Beast Dance Competition reserves the right to make alternative timelines (for National events, special event situations) that will be communicated to all studios attending the event.
A schedule will be issued approximately 1 week to 10 days prior to competition and will be made available to studio directors.
Directors should review their schedule upon receipt and notify Beast Dance Competition of any requests for change or conflict online through the Registration Portal within the time allowed.
If your dancers register for an event, they must be available for the entire event. Although Beast Dance Competition representatives will do their best to accommodate requests for scheduling, please be reasonable with these requests and keep in mind that your request may conflict with others’ and may not be able to be accommodated.
Entries can perform on a different day or after their respective awards session, but will not be eligible for any overall awards or titles.
The final schedule must be followed, failure to follow the order may possibly result in loss of participation in the awards ceremony and/or high score awards. Contestants must check in with the backstage manager prior to dancing.
All performers should be ready to perform 1 hour prior to their scheduled time. If the competition is running ahead of schedule, they are expected to be ready earlier. Each studio's concierge will keep the studio informed of any time-related changes, such as the competition running either early or late, or changes to scheduled breaks.
Although Beast Dance Competition has stated certain timelines pertaining to scheduling, Beast Dance Competition reserves the right to make alternative timelines (for National events, special event situations) that will be communicated to all studios attending the event.
Discounts are offered at the discretion of Beast Dance Competition. Please contact us for information on discounts.
Fees are available upon request, or once a studio login in has been created in our Registration Portal. Any fees/discounts offered will be reflected here.
Entries must be received 4 weeks prior to the competition date. Any entries received less than 4 weeks prior to the competition date will be assessed an additional 10% fee. No entries will be allowed less than 2 weeks prior to the competition date.
Any studio failing to complete its registration four weeks prior to an event is subject to automatic removal from that event. Any deposits made for the event will be forfeited. All spots held by such studios will be given to the next studio on the waitlist.
Royal Dance Alliance (Beast Dance Competition and The Royal Dance Competition) will host one or more National Final events at the conclusion of the TRDC and BDC’s Regional Tours.
A mandatory Nationals Fee for each registered dancer competing in a National Final will automatically be assessed and included in each studio’s registration fee totals. There is a discount for siblings.
During Royal Dance Alliance’s National Final events, certain routines will be invited back to perform in The Royal Circle. In order to be eligible for The Royal Circle, a studio must enter at least 10 traditional dance routines (not including vocal, improv or photogenic). Adult entries are not eligible to participate in the Royal Circle.
There are 8 categories for the Royal Circle. In each category, the top 5 winners will be recognized, and the top 3 will place. The categories are:
Ultimate Royal Soloist:
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Novice/Intermediate (combined) Solo, ages 12 and under (includes Mini age group)
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Novice/Intermediate (combined) Solo, ages 13 and older
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Competitive Solo, ages 12 and under
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Competitive Solo, ages 13 and older
Ultimate Royalty Award:
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Novice/Intermediate (combined) Non-Solo, ages 12 and under (includes Mini age group)
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Novice/Intermediate (combined) Non-Solo, ages 13 and older
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Competitive Non-Solo, ages 12 and under
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Competitive Non-Solo, ages 13 and older
If an eligible studio has one or more entries in a given category, their highest scoring entry in that category will be nominated for The Royal Circle. Following these guidelines, every eligible studio (see above) will have between 1 and 8 entries in The Royal Circle.
In addition to these high scoring entries, TRDC reserves the right to add “wildcards” to The Royal Circle based solely on the judges’ choices. These wildcards may not necessarily be the next highest scoring routines, but rather are chosen as the judges feel they have merit and should be in the running for the event’s highest honors. Routines from non-eligible studios (those who have fewer than 10 routines entered in the event or adult entries) are eligible for Wildcard entries.
Also during Royal Dance Alliance’s National Final events, a National’s Team called “The Reign” will perform prior to the start of The Royal Circle.
Dancers are nominated to “The Reign” at Regional events, at which time they will receive information about the obligations which accompany this performance opportunity.
In order to be eligible for nomination to “The Reign”, a dancer must compete a solo (at either the Intermediate or Competitive level) at one of the current season’s Regional events. Adult and mini dancers are not eligible for nomination to “The Reign”.
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Beast Dance Competition gives all Studio Directors access to all photos and videos from their studio’s routines, with unlimited sharing and downloading for free, which they can pass on to their dance families.
A link with all media will be sent to studios directly within two weeks of each event.
Smoking is prohibited in/around the competition area. For the health of all performers and attendees, we ask that smokers stand at least 50 yards from the competition venue.
Competitors must represent only one studio in a single season. Independent competitors are not permitted at Royal Dance Alliance Competitions, however, are still permitted at Royal Dance Alliance’s Conventions.
If a director requests, a routine can be announced with the disclaimer “this routine is missing one (or more) dancer due to injury (or sickness)” only if the choreography or blocking is not changed to reflect the missing dancer/dancers. If the choreography or blocking has been changed, the announcement may not be made.
Beast Dance Competition and its host venue are not responsible for any personal injury/property loss before, during or after the event.
Photography & Videography of any kind are prohibited inside all competition venues. For the protection of the choreographer's rights and the safety/privacy of our performers, we reserve the right to confiscate all recording devised used during an event and/or disqualify an entry. All performers, teachers and studio owners consent to the use of video, audio and photographs for use in promotional material by Beast Dance Competition (and any business entity under Royal Dance Alliance) without royalty fee and other compensation. It is the responsibility of studio owners to ensure that their participants and guests adhere to these rules.
Performers, teachers, studio owners and prop coordinators are the only people allowed backstage. Team members may be asked to leave the backstage at the discretion of the backstage manager.
Beast Dance Competition reserves the right to deny registration to any entry/routines on a case-by-case basis.
Beast Dance Competition reserves the right to cancel any and all events due to lack of registration, inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. In these circumstances, Beast Dance Competition will determine credits/refunds on a case-by-case basis. Beast Dance Competition also reserves the right to change an event's location, venue and/or dates. If an event's location should change less than 4 weeks from the start of competition and the new location is 30 miles radius or less from the previous venue, studios do not have the option of canceling registration/participation. If any change in location is greater than 30 miles, studios will be contacted and given the option to cancel their participation with full refund. However, Beast Dance Competition will not be held responsible for any costs involved in this change, including but not limited to hotel fees, transportation costs or bank fees.
The following list contains each size division’s recommended time limit:
DIVISION
Time Limit (m:ss)
Solo
2:45
Duet or Trio
3:00
Small Group
4:00
Large Group
5:00
Line
6:00
Production
8:00
Routines exceeding these time limits must contact Beast Dance Competition to make further arrangements but Beast Dance Competition does not charge for additional time.
Please make sure all music is cut to the proper length. The length of the routine is determined from the first note of music to the last note of music.
All music must be age appropriate and free of any apparent profanity or vulgar language.
Beast Dance Competition is a family-friendly competition. Infractions of this rule may result in deduction of score or disqualification.
Music is only accepted in digital format.
Music must be submitted and assigned properly on your studio’s registration portal, and must be completed 1 week prior to competition.
If the music stops for any reason, the dancers will be given the opportunity to re-perform without penalty.
Studios are highly encouraged to bring and be prepared to provide backup music should Beast Dance Competition encounter any technical difficulties with your electronic music. Beast Dance Competition will not adjust the speed or make cuts to any music. When submitting an iPod/iPad at the event (for iPod/iPads submitted, please remove cases, place in airplane mode and provide a charger). The ipod/ipad must contain an individual playlist for each entry containing a single track labeled with entry number and entry title matching the submitted title in numerical order. For example: “130 – I Believe”. All ipads/ipods must be labeled with the studio name.
Studios are welcome to bring props. However, they must be set up and taken down in a timely manner by studio representatives.
Any set up or tear down longer than 2 minutes must be approved by Beast Dance Competition prior to the competition, or risk a deduction for the performance. No backdrops other than the Beast Dance Competition backdrop can be used, and no dangerous props are allowed. The floor must be cleared of any feathers, paper or debris immediately following the performance. No powders, gels, aerosols, glitter or liquids of any kind may be used that would alter the condition of the marley floor. All routines must perform in full stage light and no strobe lights or fog machines may be used due to health concerns. Beast Dance Competition is not responsible for any props left in the venue overnight or unattended. Prop coordinators are required to follow all Beast Dance Competition stage crew’s instructions at all times.
No paint, wet or dry, is allowed on a dancer’s body. If paint is used, there will be an automatic deduction i.e. Paint can not be used as a prop. Pre-painted costumes and props are allowed, as long as no paint is wet or applied immediately prior to performing.
Any pre-positioned prop setup may be noted on the entry registration screen.
