For any questions please email us at info@applausetalent.com. Dancers must perform their ENTIRE act on the stage. No exceptions. Special note regarding rosin: Rosin must be self-contained and cannot be applied directly on the marley floor. Plan accordingly! The point break for all given awards is determined by the scoring range of that particular competition. All 2023 Regional Title winners and Title runners-up will be eligible to compete for the 2023 National Title Competition at National Finals as long as the Studio registers at least 1 Group performance at National Finals. NOTE: NO consecutive back handspring passes, front aerials or tucks permitted in PRIMARY. Any number of acro/gymnastic tricks are permissible. An acro/gymnastic trick is defined as movements that pass through or stop at a fully inverted (upside down) position with both feet off the floor (the torso and or hips passing or stopping directly over the top of ones head/shoulders). Please make sure your performances are family friendly! The exact same Duet/Trio contestants may only place once in the Overall High Point awards. MUSICAL THEATER Performance featuring any style of dance from a Broadway, Movie or Television Show. MODERN Performance must consist of interpretive movements using modern. itle contestants have a choice of a cap or tiara and a trophy. An entry that changes its division type during the competition may be subject to competeas adjudication only at the Competition Directors discretion. Lifts with other dancers are not considered acro/gymnastic tricks. on the KAR website. ***Levels should also be determined based on the number of. In addition, any spectator that fails to comply with our No Photo/Video rule may be escorted and removed from the event. Age divisions are as follows: 5 & under, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 & Above. Storing props in the wings or backstage is not allowed. KAR has added the following High Point age divisions: NEW 2023 Star Showcase National Grand Champion Divisions: There are 14 eligible Grand Champions at all National Finals! SUPER LINE Performance must contain at least 15 dancers incorporating any style of dance or combination of dance styles. These special invitations are presented to All Star Dancers that display a passion for performing on stage. The appropriate level of performance (INSPIRATIONAL, NOVICE, PRIMARY, INTERMEDIATE and ELITE) should be determined by using the. These dancers are on the rise to the Elite level! All Regional IDA Peoples Choice Award winners will be featured onindustrydanceawards.comand will be in the running to be selected as a 2023 Top 5 Finalist. , substitution of dancers from the Regional qualifying entry is permitted in all divisions/categories except Solos. The method of payment must be the same for both deposit and balance. All the net proceeds of the donated awards will directly benefit our Dancers Against Cancer foundation. Absolutely no mailed photos or hard copy photos will be accepted, all photogenic entries must be submitted through the Studio Center or Parent Center. Failure to comply may result in point deductions. Keep up to date with Applause Talents news events and competitions by signing up here Our staff members are selected on the basis of their proficiency, experience and outstanding customer service. Dancers who do not perform within 10 acts of their scheduled time may be ineligible for Overall High Point awards. ALL CASH PRIZES MUST BE REDEEMED IN THE STUDIO CENTERWITHIN 30 DAYS FROM THE COMPETITION DATE. Unauthorized delay of the performance schedule may result in a point deduction and/or disqualification. The final IDA Outstanding Performance nominees. MODERN Performance must consist of interpretive movements using modern techniquesuch as natural movements focused on the core of the body with coordination between breathing and movement as well as a dancers relationship with the floor. Junior Dance and Miss Junior Dance: Soloists in the INTERMEDIATE Level, age 9-11. Checks should be made payable to: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 155 E. Anderson Street, Orlando FL 32801 If a studio has any protests or complaints, the Studio Owner/Director must submit an Infraction Review Form to the Competition Director 30 minutes prior to an awards segment. An INTERMEDIATE dancer, 5 Hours or more of Technical Based Class*, Recommended for dancers with competition experience. STUDIO OF THE YEAR AWARD These prestigious awards are presented to the studios who receive the highest total of Top 5 High Point awards at National Finals. If there is a lapse of time in-between the trick then its considered multiple tricks. Most dance competitions are scored using a point system not unlike how schools grade out of 100. All cash awards will be uploaded to the STUDIO CENTER 3-4 days after the completion of the competition. Should an act drop below the minimum number requirement for the group size after the. ACRO/GYMNASTICS Performance must use a combination of dance technique and acro/gymnastic movements, such as walkovers, aerials, handsprings, etc. NOVICE, PRIMARY, INTERMEDIATE and ELITE levels), Dancers who have more than one Solo can only place once in the Overall High Point awards. All balances must be paid in FULL prior to the competition. All contestants must be registered at the Regional/National event to enter the Most Photogenic competition. General awards are based on composite scores and not on placement within an age group in each category. In addition, any spectator that fails to comply with our No Photo/Video rule may be escorted and removed from the event. ***Please see all details below in the Rules and Regulations. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Parents can access their dancers photos and videos inside their. NOVELTY Performance featuring any style of dance that is novelty or theme based and portrays a recognizable character. No gifts can be presented to the judges in conjunction with a performance. The original combination of dancers in the performance changes on site, which therefore alters the level of a performance. The facilities have been excellent and the dressing rooms have been very large for our large company. Each winner receives a full-tuition scholarship to attend any of the 2023 KAR Dance Conventions. Applause Talent, is a 30 year old Ohio based organization. What is the highest award in dance competition? Production performances MUST portray a storyline, plot or narrative throughout, resembling that of a film, book, play, musical, etc. Deadlines for Video Uploads and ANY performance changes are Tuesday at 7pm PST before the Virtual Event. e Star Showcase. P: (513) 844-6788. Dancers are expected to perform in the order of the final/digital program, unless granted special permission by the Competition Director or pre-approved by the KAR Customer Care Specialists prior to the competition. Our performance venues are some of the best in the Nation, carefully selected to meet the needs of our clients. NO independent entries are permitted to compete in ANY division. However, please label the file with the name of each act. Female winners will be presented with a tiara and a trophy. Please plan accordingly. Super Lines have a 5:00 minute performance time limit. and competition levels the same for each competition. Any number of acro/gymnastic tricks are permissible. The weekly IDA Peoples Choice Award winner will also be posted on the IDA website for final voting from August 2023 to September 2023. The use of ANY electronic device for photography and videography is STRICTLY PROHIBITEDduring all performances as well as in dressing rooms and restrooms. The INTERMEDIATE dancer CAN move down and compete in the PRIMARY level, with a maximum of 2 performances. Any entry that does not comply may be disqualified. TEACHERS / ADULTS. Each recipient will be presented with a $500 scholarship at the Star Showcase. INTERMEDIATE KAR Junior Dance, Mr. All Star Showcase performances will receive a participation banner. All other competing dancers must be ready to perform at least one hour prior to their scheduled performance time. Applause Talent not only provides me with an avenue to help positively influence dancers, but they also provide a stage with which dancers can grow, live, and express themselves. Incompleteacts may result in point deductions or be scored lower by the judging panel. HIGH GOLD: 269.9-255. There is a maximum of 100 points per judge and the total points attainable varies per level. Teen Dance and Miss Teen Dance: Soloists in the INTERMEDIATE Level, age12-14. prior to the competition. Props are acceptable if they do not alter the backdrop, wings or the surface of the. Points may be deducted from acts that do not comply. Score sheets will only be available to Studio Owners/Directors in the Studio Center3-4 days after the completion of the competition. KAR will provide ONEhandheld microphone. Recreational and professional settings accepted. Up to three acro/gymnastic tricks are permissible. A tentative schedule with the performance time of each act will be available via the online Studio Center2weeksprior to the competition. Photogenic WINNERS will receive a custom plaque. Studios can pre-register soloists for Title in the Studio Centerprior to the Regional competition or register at the Regional competition prior to their scheduled performance. They must also agree that the time, manner, and method of judging the competition is at the discretion of Kids Artistic Revue. If there is only one act competing in a particular division, that act will be judged against a point system. I constantly find myself inspired, not just by the dancing, but also by the teachers, parents, choreography and professionalism of those with whom I interact. What makes Applause stand-alone is the dedication and personal consideration that they provide to the staff and the clientele. Payments made after the deadline date must be in the form of a credit card payment only. Solo performances added at the event or listed as Adjudication only are ineligible to register for the Title Competition. By using our website you agree to the our use of cookies. *All photos were provided by Groove staff and are in action shots! Click here to see our 2017 Energy Nationals results: ENERGY NATIONALS. The Digital Program will be available for ALL to download 1 day prior to the start of the Virtual Competition. and will be in the running to be selected as a 2023 Top 5 Finalist. The. Any act that uses a substance that is not permitted and creates a safety hazard for performers or on the marley floor may be penalized and/or disqualified at KARs discretion. THIS AWARD IS GIVEN AT NATIONAL FINALS ONLY. Up to three acro/gymnastic tricks are permissible. No acro/gymnastic tricks are permitted. To be eligible for this award, a studio must have a minimum of one act represented in the Solo, Duet/Trio, Small Group and Large Group/Line divisions that perform in the same level of competition. This level is designed to celebrate and recognize dancers that have exceptional mental and/or physical disabilities or special needs. This distinguished award is in memory of the beloved friend and member of our competition and convention family, Mr. Antoine Olds. I never feel like its work, because the Applause staff is like family. Contestants will be responsible for showing proof of age to the Competition Director should a question arise. APPLAUSE AWARDS 2022 IMPORTANT DATES 1. ELITE KAR Dance Teen, Mr. Score sheets will only be available to Studio Owners/Directors in the, Each act that performs will receive a score from a panel of three predetermined judges at Regional competitions and five to eight judges at National Finals. SUPER LINE Performance must contain at least 15 dancers incorporating any style of dance or combination of dance styles. The 2022 November and December competitions are considered the beginning of the 2023 competition season. Examples: A PRIMARY and ELITE Duet must compete in the ELITE level with the age of the oldest dancer. A separate entry fee will apply for each Title performance. 1st time at Applause. Currently, we tour over 30 cities in the United States, bringing with us great deal of fun, excitement and thrill that performers expect from a dance competition. Add Performances to the Virtual Event that is within a 200 mile radius of your studio zip code. Three judges are given 100 points each, and the total score out of 300 is taken to determine the adjudication score.279.3. KAR also reserves the right to cancel any event that does not meet the minimum number of applicable entries. The credit will appear in your Studio Center, . For National Finals, substitution of dancers from the Regional qualifying entry is permitted in all divisions/categories except Solos. of dance workshops, auditions, video shoots, scenic tours and even Disneyland! If the original performance is not completed, the act will receive an automatic First Place award and is ineligible for High Point awards.