Contest Packet: ShowMakers of America Contests

We are very excited about the quality of schools competing in our contest and are especially pleased to have YOU attend.

This is your contest information booklet that contains pertinent information regarding each contest location. Please read it carefully, as it will answer most questions that you may have. Should you have additional questions, our office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. *During contest season, our office hours are extended.

Directors, we know how hard you have worked preparing for contest. We want to assure you of our commitment to providing you with the most organized, fair and prestigious competition in the nation.

Please call our office if you need assistance or have questions!

Susan Angell
President/CEO
Susan Angell Enterprises, Inc.

The National Council of Dance which includes: American Dance/Drill Team, MA Dance, ShowMakers of America, Showtime International, Starmakers Dance and Performance Camps, unanimously voted to institute beginning in the 2006 Competition Season:

Team Size Rule
Varsity Public High School Dance Teams classified by team size (Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large), must determine their size by reporting actual number of members on their team and not how many members will be competing at the competition. Contest administrators may elect to further divide some of these team categories that have a large number of participants. Changes in team size must be made in writing three weeks before the contest and signed by your administrator. No changes in team size will be made after the schedule is sent out.

Routine Performance Requirement
Varsity Public High School Dance Teams must perform a minimum of 70% of their actual team membership on all team routine events entered. Any team that elects to perform less than 70% will be placed in the Elite category.

Props and Backdrop Usage
Curtains, staging, and other props for routines should be constructed to fit through a 7 foot tall double door, with the center support bar removed, found at most public school gymnasiums where regional contests are held. Props and staging may have minor assembly on the floor but setup and breakdown time for props and staging will be added to the actual routine performance time length to produce total floor time. Total floor time should not exceed 5 minutes for all dance categories except show production (10 minutes). Any exceptions must be approved by the contest administrator, in advance of the competition.

Performance Schedule
A 5 point penalty will be assessed to teams not ready to perform when scheduled unless delay is caused by a technical problem in the competition. This will be determined by the officials conducting the competition. If the competition is running ahead of schedule, teams will have the option of performing early or waiting until their scheduled time but no later.

Late Entry Penalties
Any entries received after the registration deadline (10 days prior to contest date) will be charged a $25 late fee for each team, officer, ensemble, and solo entered.

Late Cancellations
Any team that drops events after the schedule has been made will still be responsible for those entry fees unless cancellation has been approved by the contest administrator.