KAR – OFFICIAL REGIONAL RULES
General Information
Official online entries must be completed in their
entirety. Studio Directors must check the release clause
on every Official Entry submitted. ENTRIES MUST BE
received in our office 28 days prior to competition date.
Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served
basis and will be limited to the amount of performance
time available. There will be a $15 late fee per routine,
after deadline date. No entries will be processed without
full payment. Only Visa, Mastercard, Studio checks,
money orders or cashier checks will be accepted.
Individual personal checks will not be honored. All
returned checks are subject to a $25 service fee.
Payment of entries sent after the deadline date must be
in the form of a Cashiers Check or Money Order.
KAR reserves the right to add additional competition
days or move the competition location due to unforeseen
circumstances. KAR also reserves the right to cancel any
event that does not meet the minimal number of
acceptable entries. In the event this should occur, all
entry fees will be refunded. There will be NO refunds on
entries after the minimum number of entries have been
received and the competition has been confirmed.
Admission is free and the general public is welcomed.
Doors will open exactly 30 minutes prior to the first
performance time. Absolutely no video cameras or
recording equipment are permitted in the competition
facility. This includes computers that are being used for
immediate download of photos. Photography &
Videography is also prohibited [FDC Rule]. Failure to
comply with this ruling could result in a 5 point
deduction to the act being recorded and confiscation of
the recording. It is the dance studio's responsibility to
inform their students and parents of this rule. No food,
drinks or smoking is allowed in the contest area or
inside the venue. All participating teachers, dancers and
spectators are expected to display good sportsmanship.
Failure to comply could result in immediate
disqualification and loss of privileges to participate in
future KAR Competitions.
Type of Entries
Type of Entries‐Solos, Duet/Trios (duets and trios will
compete against each other), Small Group (4‐9
performers), Large Group (10‐19 performers), Line (20
or more performers), Super Line (20 or more
performers, all levels), Production (15 or more
performers portraying a theme or a story line
throughout routine, all levels).
Time Limits
Time Limits‐All Solo, Duet/Trio must be limited to 2:45
minutes, Small Group must be limited to 3:00 minutes,
all large Groups & Lines must be limited to 4 minutes.
Super Line routines have a 5:00 minute time limit.
Production routines have a 8 minute time limit for
performance and a 5 minute time limit for set‐up for
productions. (Extended time is available for large
groups, lines and productions only; up to 2:00 minutes
for $2.00 per performer) Dancers are expected to
perform in the order published, unless the M.C. or
competition director grants special permission.
Unauthorized delays of the performance schedule will
result in a 3 point deduction and/or disqualification.
Routines not completed will also receive a 3 point
deduction. Re‐performances that are not the result of a
technical failure will not be re‐adjudicated. A tentative
schedule with the performance time of each act will be
available online via the "Studio Center" one week prior
to the competition. Contestants in the first 10 act
competing should arrive in full costume including hair
and make‐up and ready to perform. All other competing
dancers must be ready to perform one hour prior to
their scheduled performance time. If the competition is
running ahead of schedule, dancers are expected to
perform when called upon.
Music
Each entry must furnish their music on a high quality,
individual CD. All CDs mustcontain only one song,
recorded at their appropriate speed and properly cued.
Song title, name of contestant, and name of dance studio
must also be clearly marked on CD. Teachers must
submit all music at the registration table upon check‐in,
where it will be labeled with a studio code and act
number. It is highly recommended that contestants bring
back‐up music in the event of a malfunction of the
original CD submitted. Music can be picked up at the
registration table at the conclusion of each
presentation of awards. CD's that are not claimed at the
end of the competition will be discarded unless previous
arrangements were made with the KAR office.
Age Divisions
Age Divisions 4 & Under, 5‐6, 7‐8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,
15‐16, 17‐19, Adult 20 & Up. AGE DIVISIONS ARE
DETERMINED AS OF JANUARY 1ST CUT OFF. November
and December competition ages must be bumped up to
the dancers age as of January 1, 2009. The average age
will determine the age group for Duet/Trios, Groups, and
Lines. If average age ends in .5 or above, it is to round
down or drop decimal. Ages and birth dates must appear
on entry form. Contestants will be responsible for
showing proof of age to competition directors should a
question arise. All contestants must compete in the same
age category at nationals as they did at the regional
competition.
Entry Fees
‐ Solos ‐ $90.00 Per Routine
‐ Duets/Trios ‐ $108.00 Per Routine
‐ Small Groups (4‐9 Dancers) ‐ $35.00 Per Person
‐ Large Groups (10‐19) ‐ $35.00 Per Person
‐ Line (20+) ‐ $35.00 Per Person
‐ SUPER LINE ‐ $35.00 Per Person
‐ Production ‐ $35.00 Per Person
‐ Title Category ‐ $30.00 Per Routine
‐ Photogenic ‐ $25.00 (Must be entered at competition)
Levels and Guidelines
The level of performance i.e., PRIMARY, SECONDARY,
INTERMEDIATE, ELITE, TEACHER, or ADULT should be
established at the discretion of the teacher using the
given guidelines. Only count years of competition
experience after the age of 6. In the placement of duets,
trios, groups and lines, competition experience must be
averaged. Age and Technical ability must also be
considered. A Solo may only compete in different levels
with routines consisting of non‐related dance disciplines.
If a Solo, Duet/Trio, Group or Line is awarded the
Over‐All High Point award at a National Finals, this exact
Solo, Duet/Trio, Group or Line group must move up to
the next level if age appropriate. A dancer may not
compete in more than two consecutive ability levels,
therefore skipping a level is not allowed. For example, a
Secondary Level dancer may compete in an Intermediate
Level routine, but cannot skip and compete in the Elite
Level of competition. The exception to this rule is in the
Super Line and the Production Category which are
non‐leveled performance categories. If there is a mixture
of different dancers and level abilities in a routine, this
routine may only compete one level lower than the
highest leveled dancer. For example, If an Elite dancer is
in a mixed leveled group or line, this routine can only
compete in the Intermediate Level and not in the
Secondary Level. Remember ‐ a dancer can
only compete in two consecutive level abilities and may
never skip a level. In mixed level routines, at least 50%
of the dancers must be from the level that they are
competing in, with the exception of duets. Duets must
compete in the highest age approved level ability of the
two dancers. Not more than 50% of any D/T, Group,
Line may be the same or compete against themselves in
the same age group and category. [FDC Rule]
A routine will automatically be moved up to the next
highest level if all judges on panel award a score that
exceeds the maximum allowed points for that specific
level. If the routine is moved to a new level, the act may
repeat its performance and be judged in the newly
designated level. Please contact our office if you need
further clarification of our guidelines.
PRIMARY LEVEL ‐ Dancers with 0 to 2 year of
competition experience who are 14 years of age and
under. This level is designated for the younger, less
experienced dancer.
SECONDARY LEVEL ‐ Dancers with 2 to 4 years of
competition experience. If a dancer has 4 or more years
of competition experience and is above the age 11, the
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL should be considered.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ‐ Dancers with 4 to 7 years of
competition experience. If a dancer has 7 or more years
of competition experience and is above the age 14, then
the ELITE LEVEL should be considered. ELITE LEVEL ‐
Dancers with at least 7 years of competition experience
and generally 14 years of age or older. Dancers in the
ELITE LEVEL should display higher technical skill and
abilities then the INTERMEDIATE LEVEL dancers.
TEACHER LEVEL ‐ Any routine in which a teacher 20
years of age and above performs. All TEACHER LEVEL
routines are ineligible for Top Studio Awards or High
Point Cash Awards. Student teachers ages 19 and under
are permitted to compete in the regular competition.
ADULT LEVEL ‐ Any routine which consists of
non‐teaching adults. All ADULT LEVEL routines are
ineligible for Top Studio Awards or High Point Cash
Awards.
Categories of Dance
BALLET ‐ Routine should contain ballet technique
incorporating classic movements.
POINTE ‐ Routine must consist of pointe/toe technique.
(This category is not permitted in the Primary Level.)
JAZZ ‐ Routine must consist of jazz technique; splits and
floor rolls are permissible.
TAP ‐ Routine consisting primarily of tap technique.
LYRICAL JAZZ ‐ Routine consisting of dynamic emotion
and expressive movements demonstrated with fluidity,
balance, extension and control.
MODERN ‐ Routine consisting of interpretive movements
using contemporary/modern technique.
FOLK/ETHNIC ‐ Routine must utilize folkloric/ethnic
style of dance such as Hawaiian, Spanish, Polkas and
Clogging. In the above dance categories, only three
gymnastic tricks are permissible. A deduction of 5 points
will result for routines that do not comply. Minimum lip
syncing and talking are permitted if a character is not
portrayed.
ACRO/GYMNASTICS ‐ Routine using controlled
movements and flexibility,walkovers, aerials, backhand
springs, etc. Must incorporate dance technique.
SONG AND DANCE ‐ Routine containing both singing and
dancing of any type. KAR will provide 1 hand held
microphone only. No additional sound equipment or
microphones may be used or connected to KAR's sound
system.
POM PON ‐ Routine using pom pons with incorporation
of precise and definite movements.
NOVELTY ‐ Routine featuring any style of dance that is
novelty or theme based in nature portraying a
recognizable character.
MUSICAL THEATRE ‐ Routine featuring any style of
dance from a Broadway, Movie or Television Show.
HIP HOP/FUNK ‐ Routine demonstrating street style of
jazz that incorporates hip hop and/or funk
choreography. Acrobatics and break dancing is
permissible.
OPEN ‐ Routine demonstrating any dance style or
combination of dance styles.
SUPER LINE ‐ Must utilize at least 20 dancers
incorporating any style of dance or combination of dance
styles ‐This category is not divided by age and is
designated for routines that include all levels of dancers.
Super Line routines should not portray a theme or
storyline and are limited to 5 minutes. These routines
must be clearly indicated on the online entry form. All
Super Line routines will compete against each other and
will be presented with separate High Point awards and
Cash Prizes.
PRODUCTION ‐ Routine must utilize at least 15 dancers
incorporating any style of dance that portrays a theme or
storyline throughout. There will be no age division
or level for Production entries. Props are encouraged,
but must be free standing. Production routines are given
a maximum of 5 minutes for set‐up. No Exceptions.
When sliding props or moving scenery, please be careful
not to damage the marley dance floor. Hanging
backdrops and special lighting may not be used. Fire,
swords, knives and use of live animals are prohibited.
Dancers must perform in their scheduled order unless
permission is given for costume changes. Points will be
deducted from routines that do not comply. If stage is
littered during a routine, please be ready to clean it up
immediately following the performance.
Prop Rule:
For safety measures, all props (free standing or hand
held) are restricted to a maximum height of 15 feet. In
addition, a dancer may not stand above 6 feet. The
use of safety railings is allowed. No form of liquid, gel,
aerosol, glitter, etc. may be used that would affect the
dancing surface. [FDC Rule]
Title Category
Mr. Petite Dance and Miss Petite Dance: Soloist 8 years of
age and younger regardless of level. Mr. Junior Dance
and Miss Junior Dance: Soloist 9 through 11 years of age
regardless of level. Mr. Teen Dance and Miss Teen Dance:
Soloist 12through 14 years of age competing in any level
above Primary. Mr. Dance and Miss Dance: Soloist 15
years of age and over competing in any level above
Primary.
Dancers, 20 years of age and over are ineligible. The
selection will be made based upon the routine displaying
the most outstanding performance quality. Titlist will
be evaluated on the following elements; 1.) Technique ‐
20 points total. 2.) Showmanship ‐ 20 points total. 3.)
Execution of routine ‐ 20 points total. 4.) Overall
performance ‐ 20 points total. 5.) Costume ‐ 20 points
total. There is a maximum of 100 points per judge. All
solos competing for the title category must be
preregistered. Title routines will be judged at the same
time as the solo division. There will be two separate
score sheets; one for the solo division and one for the
Title category. Female winners will be presented with a
Tiara and a Trophy. Male winners will be presented with
a Cap and a Trophy. All Title winners will be eligible
to compete for the National Title at Finals. A First
runner‐up will also be announced. All National Title
winners are ineligible to compete in the Title category
the year of their reign.
General Awards
Each act which performs will receive a score from three
judges. Awards are based on composite scores and not
on placement within an age group in each category.
This may result in multiple Elite Top 1st, Top 1st, 1st and
High 2nd awards given in each age group for each
category. All Elite Top 1st, Top 1st, 1st and High 2nd
placing acts will receive one Trophy per act and
individual ribbons. Although acts are competing against
an adjudicated point system for general awards, all
contestants will compete against each other for the
over‐all High Point awards. If there is only one act
competing in a particular division, that act will be judged
against a point system. The point break for all given
awards are determined by the scoring range of
that particular competition. PHOTOGENIC AWARD ‐ This
will be awarded to the contestant judged to be most
photogenic. All entries must submit a recent photo no
larger than 8' x 10' with name, age, address, phone, and
name of studio on back. Do not mail in photos. All
entry fees and photos must be submitted at the
competition at least one‐hour prior to the Secondary
Line Awards. Absolutely no mailed photos or photogenic
entry fees will be accepted in the KAR office. Awards will
be announced during the Secondary Groups/Lines
Award presentations. All photos must be picked up at
the registration table by the conclusion of the
competition. All photos not claimed at the conclusion
of the competition will be discarded unless previous
arrangements were made with the KAR office.
MOST ENTERTAINING AWARD ‐ This will be presented
by the judges to the Group or Line deemed to be most
entertaining. COSTUME AWARD ‐ This will be awarded
to the highest scoring costume based on design,
originality, fit and appropriateness. All entries are
eligible for this award. In the event of a tie, the judges
will select the winner. SPECIAL AWARDS ‐ These will be
awarded to Groups or Lines displaying
outstanding qualities during their performances.
High Point Trophies and Cash Awards
High Point Trophies and cash awards will be presented
to the top scoring Solos, Duet/Trios, Groups and Lines in
the SECONDARY, INTERMEDIATE and ELITE level
only. A High Point Trophy and Cash award will also be
given to the highest scoring SUPER LINE and
PRODUCTION ENTRY. There must be at least 10 acts in
each type of entry for cash awards to be given. For
example, 10 SECONDARY Solos, 10 INTERMEDIATE
Solos and 10 ELITE Solos, etc., with the exception of the
Super Line and Production category which only requires
5 entries. All Cash awards will be presented to the Studio
Director or Teacher. No cash awards will be given in the
PRIMARY, TEACHER or ADULT LEVEL, only a High Point
Trophy. When the number of entries received in the
Primary, Secondary, Intermediate and Elite Levels are
deemed to have reached the minimum required amount,
the High Point awards will be divided into 4 age
divisions; 8 and under, 9 to 11, 12 to 14, 15 & Above. The
exact same solo, duet/trio contestants may place only
once in the Top 10 high Point Awards. Any act, which
does not compete on their assigned day and time, will
automatically be adjudicated and is ineligible for High
Point Awards. Entries received after the program is
printed are also not eligible for High Point Awards.
Should an act drop below the minimum number
requirement for the group size during the competition it
will be adjudicated and is ineligible for High Point
Awards. Any routine that was awarded the top 5 overall
High Point scores at any of the 2008
National Finals cannot compete with that same routine
in a 2009 Regional or National Finals competition. Any
routine that competed in 2008 STAR SHOWCASE
cannot compete with that same routine in a 2009
Regional Competition.
Top Studio Awards
A Top Studio Award will be presented to the studio with
the most Elite Top 1st and Top 1st places in the
PRIMARY, SECONDARY, INTERMEDIATE and ELITE
LEVELS. To be eligible for this award, a studio must have
a minimum of 1 act represented in the Solo, Duet/Trio
Group/Line divisions. In the event of a tie, the award will
be given to the studio with the highest accumulated
points.
Judging
Contestants will be judged by a panel of previously
selected judges and all entrants agree that all decisions
of the judges are final. All entrants agree that the time,
manner and method of judging the competition will be
solely within the discretion of the directors and
producers of KIDS ARTISTIC REVUE Dance Competition.
Any protest must be in writing, signed and received by
the competition director within 30 minutes of the
performance of the routine in question and at least 30
minutes prior to awards. All score sheets will be
available to Studio Directors Only. Each performance will
be evaluated on the following five elements: 1.)
Technique ‐ 40 points total; 2.) Stage Presence ‐ 25
points total, 3.) Choreography ‐ 20 points total,
4.) Timing and Music ‐ 10 points total and 5.) Costume ‐
5 points total. There is a maximum of 100 points per
judge. If a dance, costume or music is deemed
inappropriate for family viewing, it will be scored lower
by judges and not eligible for highpoint awards. Ties will
not be broken for the regular competition. However,
all ties will be broken for Special and High Point Awards.