Saturday May 28, 2011 - Competitions

5:00 pm      Doors & Dressing Rooms Open

6:00 pm      Competition Begins

No Spectator Fee for tonight’s competition

NEW!   STARZ! LEVEL COMPETITION

The World of Clogging Dance Championships is proud to introduce a new level of competition to our schedule of events that will make all of your dancers STARZ!

 How STARZ! Level Competition Works

   The STARZ level offers all of the same categories and rules you are familiar with in the amateur and challenge levels of competition.    The difference is in the scoring.

 STARZ! Level makes every dancer a winner!

   Contestants will be judged by a panel of professional dance judges.   Instead of your score ranking you 1st, 2nd and 3rd against the others in your category, all dancers will place Platinum 1st Place, Gold 1st Place or Silver based on a predetermined range of points for each place. There will be multiple winners in each age group and category and all dancers and teams will be awarded with no rankings.  Score sheets will be available to you following the event.

    STARZ Level Team categories offered: Small Team, Standing Line, Open Line, Precision, Hoedown, Artistic Expression, Exhibition and Traditional Line

Male and Female STARZ level solos (same age divisions as amateur solos)

No Duos will be competed at the STARZ level

    At the end of the Starz level competition, the highest scoring Team of the STARZ events will be recognized as STARZ Team of the Day, the highest scoring male and female will also be recognized as STARZ dancers of the day.   There will be no dance-offs in the STARZ level.

   STARZ level is great for a team that is just entering competition and wants the chance to be judged against the score sheet and get the valuable notes and scoresheets that help you improve as a team.   It is also great for teams regrouping and wanting to try out new material, or for teams that just want to come to a competition and participate and enjoy a great day of dancing where everyone is a winner!    Because you are dancing against the scoresheet and not ranked against other entries, your team will be awarded a Platinum, Gold or Silver Award every time they dance and there will be no posting or ranking of how your scores compare to other entries!   This is especially favorable in some solo categories where callbacks narrow the field and then only 3 dancers can be awarded from the field of many.  Every dancer in the category will get a Platinum, Gold or Silver

   Other great CCA events are adding the STARZ level as well and you can compete in the STARZ level as long as you like and can compete in STARZ level in addition to the amateur or challenge level (following CCA guidelines for amateur and challenge levels).

   There will be more information on the STARZ competitions in the near future.  We hope your studio will take this level and use it to your advantage whether it be preparing to dance in challenge categories down the road or just to be able to dance.

STARZ! SMALL TEAM

Rules are same as CCA Amateur and Challenge

STARZ! STANDING LINE

Rules are same as CCA Amateur and Challenge

STARZ! PRECISION

Rules are same as CCA Amateur and Challenge

STARZ! OPEN LINE

Rules are same as CCA Amateur and Challenge

STARZ! HOEDOWN

Rules are same as CCA Amateur and Challenge

STARZ! TRADITIONAL LINE

Rules are same as CCA Amateur and Challenge

STARZ! EXHIBITION

Rules are same as CCA Amateur and Challenge

STARZ! ARTISTIC EXPRESSION

Rules are same as CCA Amateur and Challenge

STARZ Rules are same as CCA Amateur and Challenge

TRADITIONAL COMPETITION

   The World of Clogging Championships is offering this limited slate of traditional team and solo categories to encourage teams to research our dance history and to work to preserve our rich dance heritage through the use of traditional dance footwork and mountain figures.    Three judges will be used with all scores counting and a figure count will be kept.    The highest scoring team from Saturday’s competitions will be crowned “Traditional Team Grand Champion.”

RUNNING SET HOEDOWN

·   Running Set Hoedowns consist of four couples (any number of males and females) in a quadrille set with one active couple who travels. 

·   All dancers must perform freestyle footwork using drag-slide clogging with no dancers intentionally in step.

·   Routine must consist of one opening figure, four different visiting couple figures (corner/partner swings not necessary) led by four different couples, three connecting or break figures (break figure occurs at the end of the progression by the active couple when they return to their home position in the circle) and one closing figure.

·   Progression must be on inside of set in a counter clockwise direction.

·   Column figures are NOT allowed.

·   Traditional Music without vocals is required.

·   Dance must be called from within the set.

·   8 minute time limit

·   No acrobatics, lifts, pull-throughs, etc.

4, 6 OR 8 COUPLE PRECISION

WITH FIGURE COUNT

·   Four couple precision consists of four couples (any number of males and females). 

·   All dancers must perform precision footwork using predominantly drag-slide clogging with all dancers in step.  Progressive step changes are allowed.

·   Routine must consist of two big circle traditional mountain figures and four small circle figures with progression to a new couple between each.

·   Progression must be on inside of set in a counter clockwise direction.

·   Traditional Music without vocals is required.

·   Dance must be called from within the set.

·   8 minute time limit

·   No acrobatics, lifts, pull-throughs, etc.

SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN

·   Southern Appalachian consist of either six or eight couples (any number of males and females). 

·   All dancers must perform freestyle footwork using drag-slide clogging with no dancers intentionally in step.

·   Routine must consist of two big circle traditional mountain figures and four small circle figures with progression to a new couple between each.

·   Progression must be on inside of set in a counter clockwise direction.

·   Traditional Music without vocals is required.

·   Dance must be called from within the set.

·   8 minute time limit

·   No acrobatics, lifts, pull-throughs, etc.

FLATFOOT TRADITIONAL SOLO

• Flat foot dancing is a rhythmic, low to the floor individual percussive step with a drag-slide motion punctuated by skuffs, brushes and flatfooted drags and toe slaps.

• Flatfoot dancers will compete in a line, traveling and in a rise and shine.

CLOGGING DUO/DUET & CLOGGING CHOREOGRAPHED SOLO COMPETITION RULES

CONTEMPORARY DUO/DUET

• Two dancers (any combination)

• Dance must be precision oriented. No rise and shine or acrobatics.

• Dancers should dance as a couple; hands joined as much as possible and use plenty of arm/couple turns.

• Dancers must use entire stage showing the ability to move as a unit.

• Any type of music is allowed.

• Time limit is one and one half (1 1/2) minutes.

TRADITIONAL DUO/DUET

• Two dancers (any combination)

• Dance must be precision oriented. No rise and shine or acrobatics.

• Dancers should dance as a couple; hands joined as much as possible and use plenty of arm/couple turns.

• Dancers must use entire stage showing the ability to move as a unit.

• Traditional country, bluegrass, western or hoedown music with or without vocals.

• Time limit is one and one half (1 1/2) minutes.

SHOW DUO/DUET:

• Two (2) dancers – any combination.

• 75% of the routine must contain clogging steps.

• Dancers must use the entire stage showing the ability to move as a unit.

• Costumes and choreography must coordinate with the theme of the routine.

• Any type of music is allowed, bit mist also coordinate with the theme of the dance.

•.Props are allowed but must be incorporated in the choreography of dance.

• Time limit is two (2) minutes and this includes stage set- up and take- down.

SHORT DUO/DUETS

• Two (2) dancers – any – combination.

• Judging will be based on dancing as a couple in a line and a rise and shine.

• Couple interaction is strongly encouraged.

• Each couple will be given 48 beats at the beginning to rush the judges, 48 beats to rise and shine and 48

   beats at the end.

• Callbacks may be necessary.

• Festival Director will select the music.

A CAPELLA SHORT DUO/DUETS

• Two (2) dancers – any – combination.

• Each duo will be given a 48 beat ( or approx. 20-25 second rise and shine based on steps).   Judges will not see dancers -- only hear them.  Judging based solely on rhythm, sound, variety of sounds and clarity.

Any percussive dance style may be used.

CHOREOGRAPHED SOLO

• Emphasis will be on sound, rhythm and entertainment value.

• Any type of music is allowed.

• Male and Females will compete against each other

• Dancer must use entire stage showing the ability to move with precision footwork.

• Stage props allowed but MUST BE INCORPORATED into the choreography of the routine.

• Time limit is 1 ½ minutes.

DANCE STUDIO SOLO, DUO, TRIO

Team rules and division listed under Sunday Events

Types of Dance Studio Entries

Types of entries are Solo, Duo/Trio

(Duos and Trios compete against each other)

Time Limits

The time limit for all Solos and Duet/Trio entries are three minutes (3:00)

Categories The following categories will be offered:

Ballet: Routine consisting of classical ballet movement and technique.
Hip Hop: Routine consisting of mostly hip hop or street style moves.
Jazz: Routine consisting of primarily jazz technique.
Pointe: Routine containing pointe technique.
Lyrical: Routine where dancers interpret the lyrics of a song.
Open: Routine consisting of more than one style of dance or that does not fit into any other category.
Tap: Routine consisting of tap technique. No pre-recorded tap sounds are allowed on music.
- Soloists may not compete against themselves in the same performance category.

- Please be sure that choreography and lyrics are appropriate for family viewing.

Sunday May 29, 2011

Competitions

8:00 am      Doors & Dressing Rooms Open

9:00 am      Competition Begins

$5.00 spectator fee adults

Children 12 & under Free

Dancers will get an armband at

dancer check-in today

TEAM & SOLOS COMPETITION RULES

2011 Category Rules

General Rules:

* These rules for CCA Qualifying categories are specifically applicable to the 2011 Season and 2012 Showdown of Champions.

* Other Showdown rules and Qualifications procedures are listed in the 2011 Official Rules Booklet.

• Showdown Penalties and Category Rules infractions are listed in the CCA 2011 Showdown Booklet.

• Music for the Regional Competition and Showdown may be recorded on CD and/or cassette tape (one song per tape)

• One point will be deducted from Overall Average Score for any rules infraction.

SMALL TEAM

• Number of dancers is three (3) to five (5).

• This dance cannot be danced in another category.

• No props are allowed.

• Seventy percent (70%) of the dance steps must be clogging steps.

• Routine must include various formations and/or progressive step changes.

• No lifts are allowed.

• Any type of music is permitted.

• Time limit is 3 minutes.

STANDING LINE

• Minimum of five (5) dancers.

• The dance must start, be performed, and end in the same line. The dance must be choreographed for

   one but danced by many.

• May not expand or contract your formation.

• Precision footwork and body mechanics is required at all times.

• No progressive dance step or arm movements.

• No dancer may have body contact with any other member at any time.

• Time limit is three (3) minutes.

A CAPELLA TEAM - Offered in Challenge Only

• Minimum of Five (5) dancers, any mix m/f.

• No costume requirements.

• Judges will not see dancers -- only hear them. Judging

• based solely on rhythm, sound, variety of sounds and clarity.

• Any percussive dance steps may be used. Hand claps,

• yells and non step percussion is not allowed. All sounds must be produced by the feet.

• Progressive step changes ARE allowed. One dancer may start a step and have others join in.

• Time limit is three (3) minutes.

OPEN LINE

• Minimum of five (5) dancers.

• Dance must be performed in some form of line at all times. You may bend, rotate, pass through and

   touch the floor. No dancer may have body contact with any other member at any time.

• Time limit is three (3) minutes.

CCA PRECISION

• Team must have at least eight (8) dancers. This is a couple oriented dance.

• Dancers must be in step with each other. Precision footwork must be performed.

• There are no figure requirements, however figures are highly encouraged.

• Instrumental music is required.

• Time limit is four (4) minutes.

CCA HOEDOWN

• Team must have at least eight (8) dancers. This is a couple oriented dance.

• Dancers should never be intentionally in step with one another.

• Freestyle or hoedown footwork should be performed.

• There are no figure requirements, however figures are highly encouraged.

• Traditional instrumental music is required.

• Time limit is four (4) minutes.

TRADITIONAL LINE

• Minimum of 5 dancers.

• This is a line dance, formation changes are not allowed.

• Choreographed arm and head movements are not allowed.

• Footwork must be traditional styled clogging steps. (No modern clogging steps, ie. double doubles).

• Traditional, country, bluegrass, or hoedown music (with or without vocals) must be used.

• Time limit is 3 minutes.

EXHIBITION

• Minimum of five (5) dancers.

• Seventy per cent (70%) of the dance steps must be clogging steps.

• Other types of dance forms are highly encouraged.

• Routine must include various formations, progressive step changes. Lifts and pull throughs are

  allowed.

• Any type of music is permitted.

• You may not re-dance this routine in any other category.

• This is not an artistic expression category. Only hand props are allowed.

• This routine must exhibit elements from more than one clogging category: (i.e. Precision, Standing

   Line, Moving Line, Hoedown, Artistic Expression).

• This routine would not fit in another category due to the choreography

• Time limit is three (3) minutes.

ARTISTIC EXPRESSION

• Minimum of three (5) dancers.

• Routine must carry out a theme.

• Emphasis on showmanship, creativity, choreography, and execution of routine.

• Props are allowed.

• Time limit is five (5) minutes for the performance of routine and (5) minutes for set- up and take- down

   of props.

Remember, team registration cut-off is May 20, 2011.

You can find excel registration forms that do the math for you at the website at: www.cloggingcontest.com

For info email ccajeff@aol.com or call (304) 776-9571

Good Luck and we will see you there!

SOLO COMPETITIONS

SOLO – FREESTYLE (AMATEUR AND CHALLENGE)

NEW Tiny Tot Solo – Open to any dancer 4 or younger with no entry fee – open call.  All tiny tot contestants win a medal just for dancing.   Tiny Tots may also enter amateur or challenge solos to vie for place awards.

Amateur – This solo division is open to dancers who have not won first place

Challenge- This solo division is open to any dancer, regardless of past winnings. It is possible for a dancer at a

competition to dance in both Amateur and Challenge.

• Judging will be based on dancing in a line, rise and shine and/or moving in a circle.

• Freestyle is defined as the dancer’s self-expression using any style or combination of styles in

   performing their art.

• Dancers may combine drag-slide clogging with buck.

• Males and females will not compete against each other.

• The festival director will select music.

• Callbacks may be necessary.

TRADITIONAL SOLO

• Judging will be based on dancing in a line, rise and shine and moving in a circle.

• Dancers MUST perform drag-slide clogging , heel-toe buck dancing or flatfooting.   NO double-double, Irish, tap or modern percussive dance steps allowed.

• Males and females will compete against each other.

• The festival director will select music.

• Callbacks may be necessary.

A CAPELLA SOLO

• Males and females compete together for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place honors.

• Each dancer will be given a 32 beat ( or approx. 15-20 second rise and shine based on steps).   Judges will not see dancers -- only hear them.  Judging based solely on rhythm, sound, variety of sounds and clarity.

• Any percussive dance style may be used.

• A Capella Champions may enter the Challenge Overall Solo Dance-Off.

DANCE STUDIO TEAM CATEGORIES

These categories are being offered for clogging teams and studios that also participate in dance studio competition.    These categories will be competed following the clogging amateur solos and team competitions and before the start of the challenge solos and team competitions.    Dance Studio dancers will compete on the large raised stage just like the clogging teams.   The stage is 24 x 32 and is covered by parquet floor and then Marley on top of the parquet.

Separate judges will be used for these categories and score sheets will be available at the end of the event.

Types of Dance Studio Entries

Types of entries are Solo, Duo/Trio

(Duos and Trios compete against each other)

Small Group (4 to 9 dancers)

Large Group (10 tor more dancers).

Time Limits

The time limit for all Solos and Duet/Trio entries are three minutes (3:00)

Small and Large Group entries are four minutes (3:00),

 A deduction of one half point (.5) for every 10 seconds or portion thereof in excess of the time limit will be made.

Categories The following categories will be offered:

Ballet: Routine consisting of classical ballet movement and technique.
Hip Hop: Routine consisting of mostly hip hop or street style moves.
Jazz: Routine consisting of primarily jazz technique.
Pointe: Routine containing pointe technique.
Lyrical: Routine where dancers interpret the lyrics of a song.
Open: Routine consisting of more than one style of dance or that does not fit into any other category.
Tap: Routine consisting of tap technique. No pre-recorded tap sounds are allowed on music.
- Soloists may not compete against themselves in the same performance category.

- Please be sure that choreography and lyrics are appropriate for family viewing.

Judging / Awards

   Contestants will be judged by a panel of professional dance judges.   Platinum 1st Place, Gold 1st Place, and Silver Awards will be decided by a predetermined range of points for each place. There may be multiple winners in each age group and category.   Score sheets will be available to you following the event.

Team winners will receive an award for each win.

Solos, Duos and Trios win trophies for each win.

Grand Champions win large Trophies.

A full list of awards and cash prizes can be found in this information packet under “Awards”

Remember, team registration cut-off

is May 20, 2011.

You can find excel registration forms that do the math for you at the website at: www.cloggingcontest.com

For info email ccajeff@aol.com

or call (304) 776-9571

 Entry Fees

Clogging Competition

STARZ!, Amateur and Challenge Entrys

Entry Fees:       $12 per team dancer per category                                 $30 per duo/duet ($15 each)  

                        $15 per solo

                        $25 per choreographed solo 

Dance Studio Competition

Entry Fees:       $15 per team dancer per category                                 $50 per Trio ($16.67 each)                    

                        $40 per duo/duet ($20 each)  

                        $30 per solo 

Check the website the week before competition for approximate performance times, but keep in mind a flex of 1-2 hours may incur.   You can find all of the information found in this packet, hotel info and links to make reservations, kings island discount ticket forms, plus printable registration forms or excel registration forms that do the math for you at:

www.cloggingcontest.com

Good luck and we will see you there!

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