'So You Think You Can Dance?' COMPETITION

Contest Rules

1. This contest is open to dance companies or solo dancers

2. Dance number may consist of 1 to 20 members per routine.

3. Dance numbers must be CLEAN; Music for the routine must be CLEAN; no profanity, racist comments, alcohol, drugs, or lewd behavior will be permitted.  Must maintain "family friendly" atmosphere or you will be disqualified.

4. There is no limit on age of dance routine members.

5. All contestants will use the lighting/sound equipment provided by the Appalachian Fair. The  Sound Engineer will be provided by the Appalachian Fair.

6. Each dance number will have a maximum of 10 minutes to perform.  Any routine exceeding 10 minutes will be disqualified.  An official timekeeper will be present.

7. A dance routine may drop a member but may NOT add a member from the original entry form.

8. All dance routine members must be present 15 minutes prior to setup or automatic disqualification.

9. Each Contestant/Group will supply the Sound Engineer with 2 copies of their music on CD or Digital Format for their performance.  The name of the Contestant/Group should be written on or attached to, along with the name of song, to the music.

10. Contestant/Group and their sponsor/families must waive and release any and all claims for personal injury or property damage, of whatever form and nature against the Appalachian Fair, the pageant director, a representative of above, or any named sponsor, that may arise from participation in this contest.

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Prizes Awarded

1st Place: $500

2nd Place: $250

3rd Place: $100

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Categories for scoring 'So You Think You Can Dance?'

Stage Presence

Technique

Showmanship

Routine (choreography, music, costume, originality)

Overall Performance

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