**** Tentative Schedule of Events**** Wednesday, September 21, 2016 6:00 P.M. - Registration
Thursday, September 22, 2016 7:00-9:00 A.M. - Breakfast – Ambassador Room 7:00 A.M. - Registration 8:00 A.M. - American Smooth Single-Dance Events American Smooth 3-Dance Challenges 6-Dance Bronze & Silver Challenges – American Smooth American Smooth Pro/Am Closed Scholarships Amateur Novice & Pre-Champ American Smooth 4:00 P.M. - Solo Routines 6:00 P.M. - Dinner 7:30 P.M. - American Smooth Gold/Advanced Single Dance Events Amateur Open Smooth Events American Smooth DanceSport Series 9-Dance Challenge –American Smooth Open Pro/Am Smooth Scholarships Senior Smooth Scholarship
Friday, September 23, 2016 7:00-9:00 A.M. - Breakfast – Ambassador Room 8:00 A.M. - American Rhythm Single Dance Events American Rhythm Multi-Dance & DanceSport Series Events 6-Dance and 9-Dance Challenges – American Rhythm American Rhythm Pro/Am Closed Scholarships Amateur Novice & Pre-Champ American Rhythm 6:00 P.M. - Dinner 7:30 P.M. - Amateur Open Rhythm Events Open Pro/Am Rhythm Scholarships Senior Rhythm Scholarship Professional Rising Star Events Professional Showdance
Saturday, September 24, 2016
7:00-9:00 A.M. - Breakfast – Ambassador Room 8:00 A.M. - International Latin Single Dance Events International Latin Multi-Dance & DanceSport Series Events 6-Dance and 10-Dance Challenges – International Latin International Latin Pro/Am Closed Scholarships Amateur Novice & Pre-Champ International Latin 12:00 P.M. - Solo Routines 1:30 P.M. - International Ballroom Single Dance Events International Ballroom Multi-Dance & DanceSport Series Events 6-Dance and 10-Dance Challenges – International Ballroom International Ballroom Pro/Am Closed Scholarships Amateur Novice & Pre-Champ International Ballroom 6:00 P.M. - Dinner 7:30 P.M. - Open Amateur Ballroom & Latin Events Open Pro/Am Ballroom & Latin Scholarships Open Professional Events 11:30 P.M. - After Party for Package Holders
CASH PRIZES AND AWARDS DANCERS CUP TOUR NEWCOMER SCHOLARSHIP: Please refer to dancerscup.com for the qualifications and restrictions of this scholarship entry
1st- $200
2nd- $150
3rd- $75
4th- $50
5th- $50
6th- $50
Equal prize money will be awarded in American Smooth & Rhythm, International Ballroom and Latin
BRONZE CLOSED SCHOLARSHIP: Bronze Students Only 1st- $200
2nd- $150
3rd- $100
4th- $75
5th- $50
6th- $50
Equal prize money will be awarded in American Smooth & Rhythm, International Ballroom and Latin
SILVER CLOSED SCHOLARSHIP: Silver Students Only 1st- $200
2nd- $150
3rd- $100
4th- $75
5th- $50
6th- $50
Equal prize money will be awarded in American Smooth & Rhythm, International Ballroom & Latin.
DANCERS CUP TOUR, CLOSED SENIOR BRONZE SCHOLARSHIP: Bronze Students Only 1st- $200
2nd- $150
3rd- $100
4th- $75
5th- $50
6th- $50
Equal prize money will be awarded in American Smooth & Rhythm, International Ballroom and Latin
DANCERS CUP TOUR, CLOSED SENIOR SILVER SCHOLARSHIP: Silver Students Only 1st- $200
2nd- $150
3rd- $100
4th- $75
5th- $50
6th- $50
Equal prize money will be awarded in American Smooth & Rhythm, International Ballroom & Latin.
ADULT OPEN SCHOLARSHIP: 1st- $400
2nd- $300
3rd- $200
4th- $150
5th- $100
6th- $50
Equal prize money will be awarded in American Smooth & Rhythm, International Ballroom & Latin.
DANCERS CUP TOUR SENIOR OPEN SCHOLARSHIP: 1st- $300
2nd- $200
3rd- $150
4th- $100
5th- $75
6th- $50
4th- $50
5th- $50
6th- $50
JUNIOR OPEN SCHOLARSHIP: 1st- $200
2nd- $150
3rd- $75
Equal prize money will be awarded in American Smooth & Rhythm, International Ballroom & Latin.
PROFESSIONAL OPEN DIVISIONS: 1st- $1500
2nd- $1000 3rd- $700 4th- $500 5th- $400 ***Professional Open Semifinalists will receive $75***
6th- $300
Equal prize money will be awarded in American Smooth & Rhythm, International Ballroom & Latin.
PROFESSIONAL RISING STAR AND SHOW DANCE: 1st- $500
2nd- $400
3rd- $300
4th- $200
5th- $100
6th- $100
Equal prize money will be awarded in American Smooth & Rhythm, International Ballroom & Latin
COMPETITORS CONDUCT 1. While on the competition premises, competitors shall conduct themselves in a civil, sportsmanlike manner at all times. 2. It is the competitor’s responsibility to be in attendance in advance of the advertised time scheduled for the events he/she is entering. 3. Competitors entering the CLEVELAND DANCESPORT CHALLENGE event shall accept as final the individual markings of the Judges and no appeal against them may be made, except when it can be shown that the actual markings have been incorrectly interpreted. 4. No competitor shall harass or question a judge about his/her personal reasons for marking. 5. Any competitor who removes any of the master scrutineer sheets without the permission of the Organizer shall render himself liable to disciplinary action. 6. The Organizer of the CLEVELAND DANCESPORT CHALLENGE reserves the right to reject the application of any competitor who has violated any of the above rules of conduct in any recognized N.D.C.A. event.
Top Teacher Qualifications
All Pro/Am teachers will accumulate points on the following basis: Single or Two Dance Entries Multi – 3, 4 or 5 Dance Entries:
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
Recall
8 Pts
7 Pts
6 Pts
5 Pts
4 Pts
3 Pts
2 Pts
1 Pt
4 Pts
20 Pts 15 Pts 10 Pts
8 Pts
6 Pts
4 Pts
4 Pts
2 Pts
5 Pts
Top Teacher points are only accumulated for pro-am dance entries.
Pro/am Juniors who pay a reduced fee receive half the points as described above
Teachers with the highest point totals meeting the minimum entry criteria will be determined the winners All Teachers (and their Students) will also receive a 100 point bonus toward the 2016-17 DCT standings, by participation in the 2016 Cleveland Dancesport Challenge
Top Teacher Prize Money Placement
Amount
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
$2500 $1250 $750 $400 $250 $150
Bonus Minimum (if exceeding Entries minimum) 225 200 150 125 100 75
$2500 $1250 $750 $400 $250 $150
Total $5000 $2500 $1500 $800 $500 $300
“Rock N Roller” Teachers with 100 – 199 entries will receive a $100 bonus ”Hall of Fame” Teachers with 200+ entries will receive a $500 bonus
To become eligible for Top Teacher prizes:
Teachers must dance a minimum number of entries as listed above.
All entries must be postmarked by August 26, 2016 www.clevelanddancesport.com Cleveland DanceSport Challenge · Organizer: Nichy Vegas P.O. Box 22272, Beachwood, OH 44122 e-mail:
[email protected] Fax 1.866.593.3755 Cell 216.577.8280
2016 Wholesale Packages and Prices** Package A (Five Days & Four Nights)
Package C (Three Days & Two Nights)
Wednesday Arrival & Sunday Departure
Friday Arrival & Sunday Departure
Includes: 1. Hotel Room and Tax 2. Admission to Sessions 1-6 3. Breakfast & Dinner on Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 4. Program 5. Professional Competitions 6. Pro Am Afterparty
Double Occupancy $780 Single Occupancy $1160
Includes: 1. Hotel Room and Tax 2. Admission to Sessions 3-6 3. Dinner on Friday 4. Breakfast and Dinner on Saturday 5. Program 6. Professional Competitions 7. Pro Am Afterparty
Double Occupancy $450 Single Occupancy $640
Package B (Four Days & Three Nights) Thursday Arrival & Sunday Departure Includes: 1. Hotel Room and Tax 2. Admission to Sessions 1-6 3. Dinner on Thursday 4. Breakfast & Dinner on Friday, Saturday 5. Program 6. Professional Competitions 7. Pro Am Afterparty
Package D (Two Days & One Night) Saturday Arrival and Sunday Departure Includes: 1. Hotel Room and Tax 2. Admission to Sessions 5-6 3. Dinner on Saturday 4. Program 5. Professional Competitions 6. Pro Am Afterparty
Double Occupancy $225 Single Occupancy $320
Double Occupancy $665 Single Occupancy $950
ENTRY FEES: Pro/Am, Am/Am & Pro Locals within 50 miles - Pkg not required Junior Single Dance Junior Multi-Dance Junior Scholarship Solo Adult Single Dance Adult Multi-Dance-Closed Adult Multi-Dance-Open 6-Dance Challenge 9 or 10-Dance Challenge DCT Newcomer Scholarship Adult Closed Scholarship Adult Open Scholarship DCT Senior Closed Scholarship DCT Senior Open Scholarship Amateur 1 Dance Amateur Pre-Champ Amateur Open Professional Showdance* Professional Rising Star* Professional Open*
On Pkg
Off Pkg
$15 $35 $50 $60 $35 $60 $70 $60 $70 $70 $70 $80 $70 $80 $35 $60 $60 $75 $75 $100
$15 $35 $50 $70 $40 $70 $80 $70 $80 $80 $80 $90 $80 $90 $40 $60 $60 $75 $75 $100
*Includes session tickets. 1 fee waived per 30 Pro/Am Entries
**Prices are wholesale only and do not include services provided by a studio or instructor
ALA CARTE Room Rate Breakfast (Thurs., Fri., or Sat.) Thursday Day Thursday Eve with Dinner
$194.56 inc. tax $25 $20 JR $10 $80 JR $60
And Reserved Seating
Thursday Evening Friday Day Friday Eve with Dinner
$35 $20 $90
JR $20 JR $10 JR $70
$45 $20 $90
JR $30 JR $10 JR $70
$45 $35 $20
JR $30
And Reserved Seating
Friday Evening Saturday Day Saturday Eve with Dinner And Reserved Seating
Saturday Evening Saturday Eve After-Party Program
Make checks payable to: Cleveland DanceSport Challenge Deadline August 26, 2016 After the Deadline, Cashier’s Check or Money Order is required
Pro‐Am Single Dance Entry Form
Teacher: Address: City: Phone: Fax #: Email: NDCA# /SS#:
___________________________________ ___________________________________ ____________State:_____Zip:__________ (_____) ____________________________ (_____) ____________________________ __________________________________ ___________________________________
Student: Studio: Phone: Email:
___________________________________ ___________________________________ (_____) ____________________________ ___________________________________
CLOSED ONE DANCE DIVISIONS – Ladies – Gentlemen – Amateur Circle Age Division PT1 – (up to 9) PT2 – (10‐11) JR1 – (12‐13) JR2 – (14‐15) Y – (16‐18) A – (16+) A1 – (21+) A2 – (31+) A3 – (41+) B1 – (51+) B2 – (61+) C1 – (71+) C2 – (81+)
Students may dance up to 3 levels in the closed freestyles. Students may challenge a younger age group as well as their own.
Level Newcomer Pre‐Bronze Inter Bronze Full Bronze Pre‐Silver Inter Silver Full Silver Inter Gold Full Gold Level Newcomer Pre‐Bronze Inter Bronze Full Bronze Pre‐Silver Inter Silver Full Silver Inter Gold Full Gold
Age Age
American Smooth W T F VW PB W T F VW PB W T F VW PB W T F VW PB W T F VW PB W T F VW PB W T F VW PB W T F VW PB W T F VW PB International Ballroom W T VW F Q W T VW F Q W T VW F Q W T VW F Q W T VW F Q W T VW F Q W T VW F Q W T VW F Q W T VW F Q
American Rhythm C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD International Latin C SA R PD J C SA R PD J C SA R PD J C SA R PD J C SA R PD J C SA R PD J C SA R PD J C SA R PD J C SA R PD J
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OPEN ONE DANCE DIVISIONS Students may challenge a younger age group as well as their own. Open divisions will NOT be invigilated.
Level Open Inter Bronze Open Full Bronze Open Inter Silver Open Full Silver Open Gold Advanced
Level Open Inter Bronze Open Full Bronze Open Inter Silver Open Full Silver Open Gold Advanced
Age Age
American Smooth W T F VW PB W T F VW PB W T F VW PB W T F VW PB W T F VW PB W T F VW PB International Ballroom W T VW F Q W T VW F Q W T VW F Q W T VW F Q W T VW F Q W T VW F Q
American Rhythm C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD International Latin C SA R PD J C SA R PD J C SA R PD J C SA R PD J C SA R PD J C SA R PD J
Cleveland Dancesport Challenge Organizer: Nichy Vegas P.O. Box 22272, Beachwood, OH 44122 216.577.8280 (ph) 1.866.593.3755 (fax)
[email protected] DEADLINE: August 26, 2016
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Pro‐Am Multi‐Dance & Solo Entry Form
Teacher: Address: City: Phone: Fax #: Email: NDCA# /SS#:
___________________________________ ___________________________________ ____________State:_____Zip:__________ (_____) ____________________________ (_____) ____________________________ __________________________________ ___________________________________
Student: Studio: Phone: Email:
___________________________________ ___________________________________ (_____) ____________________________ ___________________________________
Solo/Exhibition st
1 Dance ____________________ Level__________________ Age___________ 2nd Dance ____________________ Level__________________ Age___________
PRO‐AM MULTI DANCE EVENTS – unisex PT (11 and Under) JR (12‐17) A1 (18+) A2 (25+) A3 (36+) B1 (46+) B2 (56+) C1 (61+) C2 (71+)
Age
Closed Bronze Challenge
Age
Smooth (W, T, F) Rhythm (C, R, SW) Standard (W, T, Q) Latin (C, SA, R)
Age
Newcomer Bronze Challenge
Smooth (W, T, F) Rhythm (C, R, SW)
Level
JR (Under 18) Not Qualifier A (18‐35) B (36‐50) C (51+)
Closed Silver Challenge
Age
Smooth (W, T, F, VW) Rhythm (C, R, SW, B) Standard (W, T, F, Q) Latin (C, SA, R, J) 6‐Dance Challenge (all ages combined) Level = Bronze or Silver American Style (W, T, F, C, R, SW) International Style (W, T, Q, C, SA, R)
Open Challenge DSS Qualifier Smooth (W, T, F, VW) Rhythm (C, R, SW, B, M) Standard (W, T, VW, F, Q) Latin (C, SA, R, PD, J) Open 9‐ or 10‐Dance Challenge (all ages combined) American Style, 9‐Dance International Style, 10‐Dance
PRO‐AM SCHOLARSHIPS Age
DCT Newcomer Scholarship A(18+) B(46+) Smooth (W, T, F) Rhythm (C, R, SW) Standard (W, T, Q) Latin (C, SA, R)
Closed Scholarship Level
Adult Open Scholarship A(18+) B(46+) Smooth (W, T, F, VW) Rhythm (C, R, SW, B, M) Standard (W, T, VW, F, Q) Latin (C, SA, R, PD, J)
Age
Age
Level=Bronze or Silver
DCT Senior (66+) Closed Scholarship
Level
A(18+) B(46+)
Level=Bronze or Silver
Smooth (W, T, F) Rhythm (C, R, SW) Standard (W, T, Q) Latin (C, SA, R)
Smooth (W, T, F) Rhythm (C, R, SW) Standard (W, T, Q) Latin (C, SA, R)
Open
JR (12‐18) Scholarship Smooth (W, T, F, VW) Rhythm (C, R, SW, B, M) Standard (W, T, VW, F, Q) Latin (C, SA, R, PD, J)
Open
DCT Senior (66+) Scholarship Smooth (W, T, F, VW) Rhythm (C, R, SW, B) Standard (W, T, F, Q) Latin (C, SA, R, J)
These are unisex competitions. Students must enter and dance the same single dances as scholarships to qualify for each scholarship entered. See additional Scholarship rules in Rules and Regulations
Cleveland Dancesport Challenge Organizer: Nichy Vegas P.O. Box 22272, Beachwood, OH 44122 216.577.8280 (ph) 1.866.593.3755 (fax)
[email protected] DEADLINE: August 26, 2016
Amateur Couple Single Dance Entry Form
Gentleman: Address: City: Phone: Fax #: Email: NDCA# /SS#:
__________________________________ __________________________________ ____________State:_____Zip:_________ (_____) ___________________________ (_____) ___________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________
Lady: Address: City: Phone: Fax #: Email: NDCA# /SS#:
__________________________________ __________________________________ ____________State:_____Zip:_________ (_____) ___________________________ (_____) ___________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________
CLOSED ONE DANCE DIVISIONS Circle Age Division PT1 – (up to 9) PT2 – (10‐11) JR1 – (12‐13) JR2 – (14‐15) Y – (16‐18) A – (16+) A1 – (21+) A2 – (31+) A3 – (41+) B1 – (51+) B2 – (61+) C1 – (71+) C2 – (81+)
Students may dance up to 3 levels in the closed freestyles and 2 levels in the open freestyles. Students may challenge a younger age group as well as their own.
Level Newcomer Pre‐Bronze Inter Bronze Full Bronze Pre‐Silver Inter Silver Full Silver Inter Gold Full Gold Level Newcomer Pre‐Bronze Inter Bronze Full Bronze Pre‐Silver Inter Silver Full Silver Inter Gold Full Gold
Age Age
American Smooth W T F VW PB W T F VW PB W T F VW PB W T F VW PB W T F VW PB W T F VW PB W T F VW PB W T F VW PB W T F VW PB International Ballroom W T VW F Q W T VW F Q W T VW F Q W T VW F Q W T VW F Q W T VW F Q W T VW F Q W T VW F Q W T VW F Q
American Rhythm C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD International Latin C SA R PD J C SA R PD J C SA R PD J C SA R PD J C SA R PD J C SA R PD J C SA R PD J C SA R PD J C SA R PD J
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OPEN ONE DANCE DIVISIONS Students may dance up to 3 levels in the closed freestyles and 2 levels in the open freestyles. Students may challenge a younger age group as well as their own.
Level Open Inter Bronze Open Full Bronze Open Inter Silver Open Full Silver Open Gold Advanced
Level Open Inter Bronze Open Full Bronze Open Inter Silver Open Full Silver Open Gold Advanced
Age Age
American Smooth W T F VW PB W T F VW PB W T F VW PB W T F VW PB W T F VW PB W T F VW PB International Ballroom W T VW F Q W T VW F Q W T VW F Q W T VW F Q W T VW F Q W T VW F Q
American Rhythm C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD C R SW B MA SA ME WC H NC2 SAL AT BAC PD International Latin C SA R PD J C SA R PD J C SA R PD J C SA R PD J C SA R PD J C SA R PD J
Cleveland Dancesport Challenge Organizer: Nichy Vegas P.O. Box 22272, Beachwood, OH 44122 216.577.8280 (ph) 1.866.593.3755 (fax)
[email protected] DEADLINE: August 26, 2016
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Amateur Couple Multi‐Dance & Solo Entry Form
Gentleman: Address: City: Phone: Fax #: Email: NDCA# /SS#:
__________________________________ __________________________________ ____________State:_____Zip:_________ (_____) ___________________________ (_____) ___________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________
Lady: Address: City: Phone: Fax #: Email: NDCA# /SS#:
__________________________________ __________________________________ ____________State:_____Zip:_________ (_____) ___________________________ (_____) ___________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________
MULTI DANCE EVENTS
Age
Age
Closed Bronze
Age
Closed Silver
PT (11 and Under) JR (12‐15) Youth (16‐18)
PT (11 and Under) JR (12‐15) Youth (16‐18)
A (19‐45) B (46+)
A (19‐45) B (46+)
Smooth (W, T, F) Rhythm (C, R, SW) Standard (W, T, Q) Latin (C, SA, R) Pre‐Champ
Smooth (W, T, F, VW) Rhythm (C, R, SW, B) Standard (W, T, F, Q) Latin (C, SA, R, J) Open
Age
JR (Under 18)
JR (Under 18)
Adult (18+) Smooth (W, T, F, VW) Rhythm (C, R, SW, B, M) Standard (W, T, VW, F, Q) Latin (C, SA, R, PD, J)
Adult (18+) Smooth (W, T, F, VW) Rhythm (C, R, SW, B, M) Standard (W, T, VW, F, Q) Latin (C, SA, R, PD, J)
Solo/Exhibition
1st Dance ______________________ Level _________________ Age _________ 2nd Dance _____________________ Level _________________ Age _________
Cleveland Dancesport Challenge Organizer: Nichy Vegas P.O. Box 22272, Beachwood, OH 44122 216.577.8280 (ph) 1.866.593.3755 (fax)
[email protected] DEADLINE: August 26, 2016
Professional Competitor Entry Form Gentleman: Address: City: State: Phone: ( ) Fax #: ( ) email NDCA# / SS#
Lady: Address: City: Phone: ( Fax #: (
Zip:
State:
Zip:
) )
email NDCA# / SS#
Professional Rising Star Events
(Please check event)
R.S. Smooth 4-Dance R.S. American Rhythm 5-Dance R.S. International Ballroom 5-Dance R.S. International Latin 5-Dance
(W, T, FT,VW) (CC, R, SW, B, MA) (W, T, VW, FT, QS) (CC, SA, R, PD, J)
Professional Open Divisions
(Please check event)
Open American Smooth 4-Dance Open American Rhythm 5-Dance Open International Ballroom 5-Dance Open International Latin 5-Dance Open ShowDance
(W, T, FT,VW) (CC, R, SW, B, MA) (W, T, VW, FT, QS) (CC, SA, R, PD, J)
Entry fee includes admission for the event. 1 pro entry fee will be waived for every 30 combined pro-am entries. Please make check payable to: Cleveland DanceSport Challenge Professional Open Divisions: 1st - $1500 2nd - $1000 3rd - $700 4th - $500 5th - $400 ***Professional Open Semifinalists will receive $75***
6th - $300
Professional Rising Star & Show Dance 1st - $500
2nd - $400
3rd - $300
Signature:
4th - $200
5th - $100
6th - $100
Signature:
Signatures are required for participation in these events.
Upon signing this form you are subject to all Rules & Regulations of the Cleveland DanceSport Challenge (see separate sheet). Cleveland DanceSport Challenge · Organizer: Nichy Vegas P.O. Box 22272. Beachwood OH 44122 216.577.8280 (phone) · 1.866.593.3755 (fax) e-mail:
[email protected] DEADLINE August 26, 2016
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Material should be based on the N.D.C.A. syllabus. 2. a. Closed Challenges and Closed Scholarships are restricted to Bronze and Silver Students only. b. Newcomer level free-styles - open to students who have never competed in any type of Ballroom competition. A student may not enter this category more than once. c. Newcomer Scholarships & Challenges are open to students who have NEVER competed before. Students are welcome to enter and compete in the Newcomer Scholarships and Challenges for ONE YEAR after their first competition. d. Students may dance in only One Closed Scholarship (Bronze or Silver); it must be in the highest level in which they entered. Example: If the student enters the Full Bronze and Pre Silver Levels, the student may enter the Silver Closed Scholarship Only. e. Student dancing in the Silver Closed Scholarship MAY dance in the Open Scholarship in the same style. f. Scholarship Qualifications: In order to compete in Scholarships you must dance in the same dances in freestyles (closed or open). 3. LEVEL OF DANCE in American and International Style- Pro/Am or Amateur Couples: You may dance up to three levels in the closed freestyles and two levels in the open one-dance challenges. The levels must be in consecutive order; you may not skip a level. Example: Int. Bronze, Full Bronze, and Pre-Silver. 4. In any category with fewer than three entries, the organizer reserves the right to eliminate the age and sex divisions and merge competitors into one open division. 5. Cancellation/Refund Policy: a. Cancellations made 14 days or less prior to the event will receive a refund within 30 days after the event. b. Absolutely NO REFUNDS at the event. c. There are no refunds or exchanges on general admission tickets. 6. A panel of investigators will be used for all restricted categories. These categories will be strictly supervised and competitors committing infractions will be warned once and then disqualified. 7. No responsibility for loss or theft of articles left in changing rooms, ballroom, or hotel rooms can be accepted by the Organizer or the N.D.C.A., neither can they be held liable for injury sustained by persons attending the Cleveland DanceSport Challenge. Everyone does so at his or her own risk. 8. Everyone attending this event, whether as spectators or as Officials or as Competitors or guests of the Organizer, shall be bound by N.D.C.A. rules, and by participating in the Cleveland DanceSport Challenge automatically become obliged to adhere to them. 9. Professionals competing in any capacity must be currently registered with the N.D.C.A. and supply the Organizers with an official registration number on our entry forms. Registration Forms are available at ndca.org
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John Smith/AM
Name & PRO or AM
Non‐Pkg Hotel Nights
Package & Price
General Adm. & Meals Total Solos #_@ $_
Fstyles #_@ $_
DSS, 9 or 10 Dance Multi #_@ $_ Schol
Total Amount Due:
#_@ $_
Fstyles #_@ $_
Multi Dance #_@ $_
Amateur
$_____________
Junior Pro/Am Multi Fstyles Schol Dance #_@ $_ #_@ $_ #_@ $_
Cleveland Dancesport Challenge, P.O. Box 22272, Beachwood, OH 44122 216.577.8280 (ph) 1.866.593.3755 (fax)
[email protected] DEADLINE: August 26, 2016
Bronze or Silver Multi #_@ $_
Adult Pro/Am
#_@ $_
Programs
Total Amount per Person
Phone: (_____) _____________________ Fax: (_____) ________________________ Email: ________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________ City: _____________________State: _________ Zip: ____________________
Contact Person: ______________________________________
Studio Summary Form
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