All entries must be postmarked by posted deadlines. All registration is on a first come, first serve basis. No refunds will be issued due to studio error. Judges reserve the right to disqualify or deduct points from inappropriate routines. Dangerous props are prohibited. Please mark on your entry forms if your entry uses props. TCDC is not responsible for any lost or stolen items at any event.

Please mail all entries to:

Take Centerstage Dance Challenge
67 Ipswich Street
Johnston, RI 02919

Studios

Jazz
Lyrical
Ballet
Tap
Hip Hop
Pointe
Musical Theatre
Modern
Acro

Dance Teams

Dance Team: Includes at least 45 seconds of jazz, hip hop/funk, and pom/cheer style
Open: Entries that do not fit the above requirements

Studios

Solo (1)
Duo/Trio (2-3)
Small Group (4-8)
Large Group (9-14)
Line (15+)
Extended (4+with an extended time limit)
Production (10+)

Dance Teams

Small High School (1-12 dancers)
Large High School (13+ dancers)
Small College (1-12 dancers)
Large College (13+ dancers)
*Open entries should refer to Studio Division

Studios

Novice: Dances 0-2 hrs/week and/or first time competing
Intermediate: Dances 3-5 hrs/week, some experience
Advanced: Dances 5+ hrs/week, much experience
Student Choreography: Choreographed by someone who is not a professional dance teacher
Professional-Amateur: 50% or more of dancers are professional teachers, dancers, or choreographers
Parent: Adults with minimal dance experience
Novice Soloist: First-time soloist

Dance Teams

Junior Varsity
Varsity
Student Run

Studios Only

Mini (6-8)
Petite (9-11)
Junior (12-14)
Teen (15-16)
Sr. Teen (17-19)
Adult (20-29)
Adult+ (30+)

Studios

Solos - Small Groups: 3 minutes
Large Group and Lines: 3 minutes 30 seconds
Extended: 5 minutes 30 seconds
Production: 8 minutes

Dance Teams

Small: 3 minutes 30 seconds
Large: 4 minutes
*Open entries should refer to Studio Time Limits

Title Entry Information

Dancers wishing to participate in this competition must submit one solo entry for consideration.
A recent headshot at least 5x7 in size must be submitted at the time of entry submission. This headshot need not be professional.
Each title contestant will answer a question on-stage immediately preceeding their routine.

Title Adjucation Information

The contestant with the highest score will win the title in their respective category.
Categories that have less than the minimum required contestants will require a 535 score or above.
Male contestants will not compete against female contestants.

Title Divisions

Miss/Mr. Mini Centerstage: Ages 8 and Under
Miss/Mr. Petite Centerstage: Ages 9-11
Miss/Mr. Junior Centerstage: Ages 12-14
Miss/Mr. Teen Centerstage: Ages 15-16
Miss/Mr. Centerstage: Ages 17 and Up

Fees and Deadlines

Fees: $75/entry
Deadline: Entries must be submitted 30 days in advance. Please note that this deadline differs from the final deadline for regional competition.

Medal Standing Scoring

Platinum 286-300
High Gold 274-285
Gold 265-273
High Silver 250-264
Silver 233-249
High Bronze 219-232
Bronze 195-218

High Score Awards

High score awards will be given for each age in each division in each level that have more than three entries. Soloists will be eligible for high scores with only their highest scoring solo entered.
For categories with 6 - 9 entries, a first runner up will be awarded.
For categories with 10+ entries, a second runner up will be awarded.

An overall high score award, a first runner up, and a second runner up for the entire event will be awarded.

One high score award for each Dance Team division will be given, assuming there are three or more entries in that division.

Director's Choice Award

The Director will choose one entry as the Director's Choice for the event.

Choreography Award

The Judges will collaborate to choose one entry as the Choreography Winner for the event.

Special Awards

Special Awards will be given at each event, and will vary by judge by event.