Entries must be postmarked 30 DAYS before the competition date.  All entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis and will be limited to the amount of performance time available.  All entries must be registered online, or faxed or mailed; entries via email will not be accepted.  We do not accept independent entries.

The same group of performers cannot compete more than once in exactly the same division, category and age division.  The group may compete in the exact division, category and age division with some variance to the members of the group.

Soloists may perform a maximum of three solo routines (in three different categories).  Stage One reserves the right to limit solo entries due to time constraints. Once the solo limit has been reached, no more solo entries will be accepted.

If you do not have an entry form, you can download a form, or call us at 405-573-7733 to request an entry form be sent to you via e-mail, mail or fax.  The Director’s Zone is a new great resource as well.

Competition schedule, studio confirmation and CD labels along with directions to the competition will be mailed to the studio director 10 days prior to the competition. 

Please be ready to perform at least 1 hour prior to your performance time.  You must be prepared to perform when scheduled or slightly earlier if asked.  Legitimate costume change issues of less than 4 routines will be accommodated.  In the interest of running on time, Stage One reserves the right to modify the schedule.  The wrongful holding of numbers may result in disqualification of the routine from High Point Awards.

2010 Regional Entry Fees

We understand that times are tough for both parents and studios right now.  In the interest of the dancers, we will NOT be increasing our Regional entry fees for 2010. 

Solo	$85.00 per entry
Duet/Trio	$95.00 per entry
Small Group	$35.00 per person
Large Group	$35.00 per person
Lines	$35.00 per person
Photogenic	$30.00 per entry (maximum two photos per entry, and will be judged before the solo division for their age group begins)

2010 Extended Times-Solo $88; Duet/Trio $98; Groups $38 per person.

Entry fees should be combined into one method of payment, and are requested in the form of a check, money order, cashier’s check OR CREDIT CARD PAYMENT. There will be a $20.00 returned check fee for any items returned as “unpaid” from any individual or studio, and all future payments must be in the form of money order or cashier’s check.

NO REFUNDS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE.  Any changes that are made after the competition schedule has been set will incur a $5.00 change fee payable immediately by credit card.  This includes changes made at the competition.

Studio Rebate: Stage One is excited to offer teachers a rebate to studio entries exceeding $2000, received WITH PAYMENT 30 days before competition.  A 5% rebate will be offered to studios that submit entries online via our Director’s Zone with payment and a 3% rebate to studios that mail entries with payment by the deadline.  Rebates will be mailed to the studio owner or director within 30 days after the competition. If a check is returned as “unpaid,” no rebate will be given. 

Entry Divisions

Solo
Duet/Trio
Small Group (4-9 performers)
Large Group (10-18 performers)

Line (19 or more performers)

Age Groups

Petite (8 and under)
Junior (9-12)
Teen (13-15)
Senior (16-19)
Adult (20 and over)

Age Divisions

4 and under, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, 16-17, 18-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40 and over

For Jazz, Lyrical and Tap categories, ages will be broken down: 4 and under, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40 and over.

Any combined age division with more than five entries will be broken down into individual ages.

ALL AGE DIVISIONS AT REGIONAL COMPETITIONS OR AT NATIONAL FINALS WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE AGES OF THE PERFORMERS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2010.  

To determine the age division, average the performers’ ages and drop the decimal point.  Example: 12.0-12.9 will compete in the 12-year-old age division

BUMP RULE: Groups that include dancers of different age groups will compete no more than one group below the oldest dancer, regardless of the average age.  For example: if a routine includes a dancer age 16 (Senior age group), but the average age is 11 (Junior age group), the routine will compete in the Teen age group.  The Production category is the only exception to this rule.

ADULT RULE: If any duet/trio, small group, large group or line has any dancer age 20 or over, they must compete in the Adult age group.  This applies to even one dancer in a routine who is 20 or over.

Performance Levels

Stage One will have THREE PERFORMANCE LEVELS for ALL age groups (Petite, Junior, Teen, Senior and Adult). 

Rising Star (Recreational)- This level is designed for dancers who attend 3 hours or less of classes/rehearsals per week, and who have limited or no competition experience.  High Point Awards will be presented to Rising Star routines.

Shooting Star (Intermediate)- This level is designed for dancers who attend 3 to 5 hours of classes/rehearsals per week, and have some competition experience.  Shooting Star routines are eligible for High Point Awards and cash prizes subject to cash award rules.

Elite Star (Elite)- Those dancers who study more than 5 hours per week, and have considerable competition experience should enter as EliteStars.  The Elite Star level is open to all performers, and routines are eligible for High Point Awards and cash prizes.

Teachers, please use fair judgment when placing groups into performance levels.  The different levels are designed to give dancers a level playing field of competition, not to allow your best dancers to win more awards.

If you do not select a performance level, you will automatically be entered as a Super Star.  Soloists may only compete in one level. 

Some examples to consider:

1.  A routine with dancers of different levels should be entered in the performance level that applies to more than 50% of the dancers.  Remember that Rising Star dancers cannot compete in any other level.