Costs
Each main routine entry is $10.00 (USD)
Optional Add-ons:
Title add on is $5.00 (USD)
Photogenic is $5.00 (USD)
Halloween Photo Challenge is $5.00 (USD)
Halloween Improv Challenge is $7.00 (USD)
Rules
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions!
What will you receive?
Every routine will receive at least one digital certificate and a digital banner (which you can then post on social media or print at your local print shop if so desired). Score, overalls placement, adjudication (High Gold, Platinum, etc), and feedback will be provided. Feedback format may vary based on the adjudicator, but currently, we are offering voice critiques in time with your videos! Please refer below to more details about your options.
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By making things digital, we can keep costs low for you.
We will also have low cost physical medals and trophies. Please stay tuned after the competition for more information!
Levels
There is a level for everyone! We believe dance is for everybody and understand that people have different goals in their dance journey. You may choose a level at your discretion but we reserve the right to bump up your routine.
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Recreational-For the dancer who dances for fun, or for self growth. Placements are not provided in this category, and you can choose between adjudication score or positive feedback. Great for young kids or anyone who just loves dance!
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Novice-Our novice dance competition is perfect for those who have been competing for less than two years and take a low number of classes. While we expect to see dancers still working on basic skills and techniques, we also encourage you to have fun show off your passion for dance. You can choose between adjudication only or adjudication + placement (placement divisions may vary based on number of entries).
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Intermediate-For the dancer who has been dancing competitively for 2-4 years and take a moderate amount of classes, and is well on their way to mastering harder skills and improving their understanding of genre, musicality, and technique. You can choose between adjudication only or adjudication + placement (placement divisions may vary based on number of entries).
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Advanced-Our competitive dance level is designed for dancers who have been honing their craft for 5 years or more and take a high number of classes per week. These competitors should have a strong understanding of a strong of technical elements of dance. As usual, you can choose between adjudication only or adjudication + placement (placement divisions may vary based on number of entries).​
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Overall placement groupings may vary based on number of participants.
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Age Groups
Mini- 7 and Under
Petite-8-10
Junior-11-13
Teen-14-16
Senior 17-19
Adult 20+
Styles of Dance
Ballet
Tap
Lyrical
Jazz
Hip Hop
Acro
Contemporary
Musical Theater
Parent and Child
Own Choreography
Improv
Open (Anything that does not fit into the above styles)
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Photogenic competition
We believe in positive self image! Images will not be judged against one another, but instead will each receive a special award and positive notes! One photo please per participant per competition.
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Title add on
Become part of the royal Heart & Beats court! Title will be judged on showmanship and performance quality. Placement, up to 4th runner up, will be announced, and each of these winners will be crowned as Prince/Princess (up to age 19), or Queen/King of Heart and Beats (Age 20+)
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October Challenges
Halloween Improv
Listen to a Halloween themed song at most once, then record 1 minute of improv
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Halloween photo challenge
Submit an individual or group photo to be part of this challenge!
Scoring
Platinum 90-100
High Gold 80-89
Gold 70-79
Silver 60-69
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Technique 30 points
Execution 30 points
Presentation 30 points
Choreography 10 points
The Nitty Gritty
By entering the competition, you release Heart & Beats Online Virtual Dance Competition from responsibility for any injury that may occur prior, during or after recording your video.
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Please make sure to submit family friendly routines.
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Your routines will not be shared and will be deleted after the routine has been scored. Videos may be from previous competitions but must be less than 12 months old.
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One you place 1st overall for one routine, in any subsequent competitions, that routine can no longer be entered.
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Please like and follow us on social media! We love it when you mention us and collaborate with us. We may also ask to share your photo on social media but this will only be done with your prior consent.
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All entries must be paid in full by the deadline.
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Please choose the correct routine level. This cannot be changed after registration deadline day. We also reserve the right to move up any routines we feel belong in a higher level.
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Please make sure all videos are a minimum of 45 seconds to a maximum of 5 minutes.
This competition is open to anyone worldwide!