Adjudicating

The decision of the judges shall be final. Our judges are highly qualified and are not to be harassed or questioned about their reasons for markings. The Chairman of Judges shall be responsible for decisions concerning ties or any problems arising over marks. The skating system of judging shall be used.

Age Divisions

Adults may enter their true age category and one division younger. Pre-teen, Juniors, and Youth may enter their true age category and one division older.

Cancellations/Refunds

The deadline for cancellation refunds is June 1, 2024. If the organizers are

notified after the deadline, refunds will be considered only in case of an emergency and a

doctor’s certificate is required. The organizer will not refund any money for expenses he has

paid that cannot be recuperated. Refunds will be mailed 30 days after the event. Any

canceled entries are subject to a cancellation fee.

Charges

The organizer cannot be held responsible for any personal charges made to the hotel. All participants must pay for their own personal charges including phone and room service.

Dance Levels

A student may enter two consecutive dance standards (Bronze and Silver, Silver and Gold

Gold and Gold Star). If you are entered in Bronze you may dance all Bronze and Silver

levels but may not enter Gold or Gold Star levels. You may enter the Newcomers level for

a period of one year commencing with your first NDCA sanctioned event regardless of the

style.

Hotel Rooms

Hotel assignments are based on pkgs & date of order.

Late Entries

Entries received after the deadline (June 1, 2024) are subject to a $100 late fee.

On Deck Area

Dancers are required to be in the “On Deck” area two heats prior to their scheduled heat. Any competitor not on the floor when the Master of Ceremonies calls, is subject to disqualification for that heat. Please be advised that changes may be made from the original program and all dancers should be in the ballroom at least 30 minutes prior to the time they are scheduled to dance.

Payments

All payments received after the deadline must be by Cashier’s Check or Money Order. Credit

cards may be used for deposits and ticket orders. Personal or studio checks

WILL NOT be accepted. Hotel and seating priority are given to accounts paid in full 2

weeks prior to the competition.

Scholarships

For each scholarship a student enters, he/she must dance the same amount dances in single or championship dance events. Scholarships and championships are unisex and have different age categories than freestyle events. Scholarship events must have a minimum of 3 participants in order to pay prize money.

Seating

Seating preferences will be based on receipt of entries and payment. Spectator seating will be based on when the paid order is received. Please note that we cannot accommodate seating separate orders together since the tickets are assigned when purchased.

Solos

Solos are limited to 2 1/2 minutes. Solo judging is on impression. Students receive score and comments.

Syllabus

Material used in closed competition should be based on the current NDCA syllabus and the ISTD syllabus for international style. No continuity in Bronze American entries. Open divisions are not material restricted.

Videos

No personal video cameras will be allowed. Professionally produced videos and photographs will be available.