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Bucharest Dance Festival 2015 REGULATIONS

1. The Competition Once a year, ARS NOVA Jazz Ballet Foundation hosts and international dance competition. The duration

is as follows: 2-4 days

2. Venue Information a) There will be no smoking in competition, backstage or dressing areas. Smoking is limited to those

areas designated by the facility.

b) Food and drink are prohibited in the competition area, backstage/dressing area and seating sections

of all facilities. Food and drink may be allowed inside buildings as permitted by individual venues.

c). Please keep all areas clean and free of litter, especially restrooms and dressing areas.

d) For the safety of all, keep aisles and stairwells clear and do not block emergency exits.

e) Misconduct of any kind will not be tolerated as determined by onsite director or venue management.

Infractions may result in immediate disqualification.

f) Dressing area space must be shared by all competitors. No dressing space will be assigned to

individual organizations unless designated by BDF

g) Any person(s) who damages venue property either inside or outside, by either misuse or abuse will

disqualify the entire organization. Any person(s) who causes damage as mentioned, assumes full

financial responsibility for repair, replacement and/or restitution



3. Participant Guidelines a) Competition are open to all dancers, dance school or dance organization/club.

b) A competitor is allowed to represent a maximum of two different schools, but must be entered in two

different disciplines.

c) Multiple entries by one competitor in different categories or disciplines are allowed.

d) A single performer may only dance in TWO dances per discipline/group/age category.

e) A single performer may compete for TWO schools but not in the same discipline and category.

f) In case of multiple entries by a school or club in the same category or discipline, each competitor may

only be entered a maximum of two times.

g) All entries with Starting Permission have the right to participate.

h) We reserve the right to check the participant’s age and the number of registered dancers with the

number of dancers on stage during the choreography

4. Registration

4.1. General

a) Registration must be made obligatory through the BDF Registration portal.

b) After successful registrations you will automatically receive on your e-mail registration confirmation.

ATTENTION: e-mail address and password that you have written during the registration in requested

fields is used to login on the competition.

If you have questions regarding registration contact us on email: [email protected]

c) Entries are only valid with proof of paid entrance fee.

d) Upon registration, the BDF gains all production rights. The unlimited rights applies to all filming and

photography from the competitions, which can, in every respect, be transmitted per whatever media

form (particularly per TV broadcasts as well as video media and online, via on-demand-services) and

other interactive usages.

e) The number of participants and dances are, in principle, not limited. It is recommended, however,

that the schools/organizations register as soon as possible, as the BDF has the right to reject late

registrations if there are an excessive number of entries.

4.2. Registration for the Bucharest Dance Festival a) You can register for the BDF only on line through the Registration Portal.

b) Registration for the competition is done with your login data (e-mail and password that you have

used for the registration).

c) After the registration is accepted and the payment has been effected, we will confirm the receipt and



the „Starting Permission” will be given and sent via e-mail.

d) Entries are limited. Schools are encouraged to turn in their applications as early as possible. Dances

will be listed in the order of their registration. Once the competition is sold out, further dance

applications cannot be accepted.

e) Changes of an application form are possible within the closing date. No changes are possible, after

this deadline.

f) Participant has to pay 50% of the starting fees if the participation registration is cancelled in written

form.

g) If the participation is cancelled 2 weeks before the competition starts, participants won’t receive any

refund.

h) Dances registered in an incorrect category or discipline will be judged by the jury and transferred into

the correct category without points being deducted.

4.3. Entry/Starting Fees a) Entry fee:

Solo- 35 Eur

Duo/Trio – 20 Eur

Small group/Formation -15 Eur

b) Entry fees are charged per dancer/per dance

c) When registering on the portal, the portal will automatically calculate the price of entry fees and you

will receive instructions for payment

d) Once you have all your dances registered and you have paid the entry fee you will receive “Starting

Permission” on your email

e) Only dances that received “Starting Permission” can participate in the tournament

4.4. Age Groups A competition is comprised of a Mini, Children, Juniors, Senior.

The cut-off date is 1.1 of current year.

The average age of the dancers determines the age group (exception: Solo category).

MINI: 5 – 8, 5 years

CHILDREN: 8, 6 – 12, 5 years

JUNIORS: 12, 6 – 16, 5 years

SENIORS: over 16, 6 year

*we reserves the right to ask for Proof of Age on the day of competition by checking the participants’

passport

MINI, CHILD, JUNIOR and SENIOR groups are based on the average age. The appropriate age group for a

dance is determined by the average age of the competitors

• age group for performances with more than one dancers is calculated automatically by the registration

portal – it calculates the average age of all the dancers together

• MINI or CHILDREN are not allowed to compete with JUNIORS and SENIORS. The JUNIORS and SENIORS

are not allowed to compete with MINIS or CHILDREN.



Exception: in the discipline “Production Number” it’s allowed to have Performances with MINI or

CHILDREN and SENIORS.

Average age (1 dancer):

MINI: 5 – 8 years

CHILDREN: 9 – 12 years

JUNIOR: 13 – 16 years

SENIOR: above 16 years

4.5. Categories Solo: 1 dancer

Duo/Trio: 2 or 3 dancer

Group: 4-12 dancer

Formation: 13 + persons

Production number group 9 – 12 persons

Production number formation 13 + persons

4.6. Disciplines Registration of a dance in a respective discipline is to ensure that the dance is judged “with its own

kind”; in other words the dance is evaluated based on the characteristics of the particular discipline.

To ensure impartial scoring, the trained and qualified jury will judge the dances based on specific

criteria. The individual dances will be compared to the others in the same disciple and category. The

dance style is crucial in assigning the dance number to a disciple.

Balet Classical ballet techniques danced in ballet slippers or pointe shoes. It is possible to dance original

choreography as well as parts of well-known pieces. The jury places extra value on proper technique and

especially attitude. The emotion of ballet must be conveyed and represented in the technique, posture,

and stage presence. Pointe is allowed beginning in the Junior 1 age-group, which means the dancer must

be at least 12.5 years old (in all categories).

Contemporary/Modern It is important that the various modern styles, for example Graham, Limon, Horton, Cunningham or

Chladek, to name a few, are incorporated in these dance numbers. In addition, contemporary and neo-

classical movements are permitted. Above all, contemporary/modern dance is not disco dancing.

Lyrical Lyrical is a dance style that combines elements of ballet, modern and jazz dance techniques. It is inspired

by the lyrics and the musical content. Lyrical dance challenges choreographers and dancers to use

motion to interpret music and express emotion. A lyrical dancer’s movements attempt to show the

meaning of the music.

Jazz Dance There are various jazz-styles which are permitted – classical Jazz, Broadway Jazz, Lyrical Jazz or Latin

Jazz. Main features include isolation movements (polycentric) parallelism, contractions, collapse,

coordination, impulses and the danceablility at different levels.



National/Folkloric Dance Original choreography is allowed but not necessary. The folkloric dance tradition must be preserved. The

costumes and music must reflect the folkloric tradition.

MTV Comercial A fusion of different dance styles with newly created choreographies inspired by the MTV tradition,

variety shows and popular singing groups. It is a commercial style of jazz, a fusion of Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop

or other styles, which you can see performed both live and in video clips alike. The accent is on

presentation, style, expression and performance.

Ballroom Show Aplicaple steps:

Foxtrott, Waltz, Tango, Slowfox, Quickstep, Veleta, Polka, Boston etc. All couple and ballroom dance

technics, except for those included in the Caribbean/Latin Show discipline, in a show-like choreography.

Music:

Characteristical music fitting to the given dance technic at own discretion.

Description:

A show presentation based on the application of different ballroom dance steps. Only one of the listed

dances or even more can be chosen to serve as the origin of the basic steps used in the choreography.

The dance itself should be composed of these elements and steps, in a show-like manner, with show

elements. This is a continuous dance with the inclusion of the listed dance styles and elements, with low

lifts. No stage sceneries, no stage props, neither tools are allowable. The steps and combinations should

be presented correctly according to those described for the given dance discipline, if such description

exists. The choreography should fit to the character and emotion of the given dance type.

Detailed description of dance types is according to the literature ( e.g.: gay Howard, Alex Moore, Paul

Bottomer, etc.) Attention! This is not only a meaningless sequence of some couple dances, neither a

series of presentations from different tance techniques one after each other. In this discipline, an

enhancedly showlike choreography is necessary based on the above listed dance styles and technics.

Characteristics:

A mix or a sequence of the different ballroom dances. or one of such dance types compiled in a show-

like manner to represent a spectacular presentation based on social dance technical skills. At least four

of the listed or other ballroom dance types should be included in the choreography even in the case if

one of such technics is dominating. Solo parts by one dancer or by one couple is allowable for small

group/formation choreographies, but my not dominate. The clothing or dresses should fit to the chosen

dance technics.

Story is not necessary. Ball or festive feeling is necessary.

Prohibitions:

No standing parts. No Caribbean/Latin dance styles nor elements. All dancers should move during the

complete duration even if they are just dancing in the background. No stage props, neither tools nor

sceneries are allowed. Incorrect presentation of cahracteristical dance steps for a given dance type will

result in deductions. Dance should follow the music pace!



Time durations:

COUPLE: 2’50”-3’10”

SMALL GROUP: 3’00”-3’30” + intro and exit possible 0’15”

FORMATION: 3’30”-5’00” + intro and exit possible 0’15”

Caribbean/Latin Show Applicaple steps:

Bachata, Cuban Salsa, Puertorican Salsa, Merengue, Tango, Jive, Mambo, Samba, Cha-cha, Paso, Rumba,

Beguin, Bossa-Nova, Carioca, Limbo, Zouk, etc. All caribbean and characteristically latin dance technics.

Music:

A characteristical latino or caraibic music at own discretion. No other types of music!

Description:

A show presentation based on the application of different caribbean/latin dance steps. The dance itself

is about the happy, dynamic or sad feeling of the Latino temper, with show elements. This is a

continuous dance with the inclusion of the listed dance steps and elements, with low lifts. No stage

sceneries, no stage props, neither tools are allowable. The steps and combinations should be presented

correctly according to those described for the given dance discipline, if such description exists.

Characteristics:

A mix or a sequence of the different caribbean/latin dances. or one of such dance types compiled in a

show-like manner to represent the Latino style. Solo parts by one couple is allowable for small

group/formation choreographies, but my not dominate.

Presentation of a fiesta, a continuous latin dance feast or a latino love drama are good choices in the

choreographies. Story is not necessary. Latin or caraibic feeling is necessary.

Prohibitions:

No other music types than that described above! No standing parts. All dancers should move during the

complete duration even if they are just dancing in the background. No stage props, neither tools nor

sceneries are allowed. Incorrect presentation of cahracteristical dance steps for a given dance type will

result in deductions. Dance should follow the music pace!

Time durations:

COUPLE: 2’50”-3’10”

SMALL GROUP: 3’00”-3’30” + intro and exit possible 0’15”

FORMATION: 3’30”-5’00” + intro and exit possible 0’15”

Urban Dance Styles (formally Hip-Hop/Funk/Street style) All established Urban Dance Styles, such as Locking, Popping, Electric Boogalloo, House, Crumping,

Bboying (may not dominate the number), Party Dances, Wacking or Vogueing are allowed. In the

presentation, several recognizable styles should be present; likewise the characteristics (music,

expression, and clothing) of the style should be regarded. Acrobatic elements are allowed, however

must not dominate (Acro Dance) and must homogeneously fit into the performance. Careful

consideration should be given to selecting the proper clothing, as many of the styles’ movements lose

their effect when presented in the wrong clothing. The dance’s elements and key features must be

clearly expressed.



BBoying BBboying consists of top-rocking, down-rocking, freezes und power moves. Acrobatic elements are also

allowed. The focus should be the dance-like elements and the characteristic of the dance is to be

followed. The presentation will be judged based upon the diversity, variation, and technique, as well as

the homogeneity of the various individual styles and techniques.

Acro Dance Acrobatics may be combined with different dance styles, for example BBoying/Breakdance, Hip-Hop and

much more. Acrobatics is not only allowed, but also required, and must outweigh the dance elements.

Step/Tap-dance It is important to master the step techniques. There are several different step styles allowed. This

category also includes Irish Dance – the Irish step-dance. It is incredibly important that, if tapping is

present on a CD that it is not audible.

Song & Dance Dancing and singing must be balanced 50/50. All types of dancing and music styles are permitted. There

are 3 hand-held microphones and 3 headsets available; at least 1 microphone must be used. It is

important that the live-singing is audible and that on the performer- provided CD only a background

choir is audible.

Musical No live singing is allowed in the performance. The music selected should be originally from a musical or

dance films (for example Grease, Dirty Dancing, StepUp, …). Above all, it is important that the nature of

the musical number is clearly recognizable. Chorography from the original (film/musical) is not allowed.

Production Number The theme and/or context, as well as the story line of the performance must be clearly recognizable. The

time-limit is restricted to a maximum of 4:30 minutes. Chorography based on the original staging is not

permitted. Furthermore, only groups (of 11 or more dancers) may compete in this category. All styles of

dance and live singing are allowed.

Open All techniques, dances and performances that are not unique to one of the other designated disciplines

or which combine various dance techniques / styles are classified as the discipline Open.

Pom Pon Poms must be used 80% of the routine. Characteristics of a pom routine include synchronization and

visual effect, clean and precise motions, strong pom technique, and incorporate dance technical

elements. Visual effect includes level changes, group work, formation changes, the use of different color

poms, etc.

4.7. Time Limits Solo, Pair/Trio: 01:00 – 02:00 minutes

Group/Formation: 02:00 – 03:00 minutes



Production Number: 03:00 – 04:30 minutes

Exception: Classical dance numbers – the music may be longer or shorter, as per the original

choreography.

The timing begins with the apparent beginning of the dance and ends with the apparent end of the

number. There is a time limit lenience of 5 seconds. (Production Number: 15 sec. )If the dance number

goes over, or under, the time beyond the lenience limits there will be reduction of 20 points.

5. Scoring System 5.1. Criteria

- Technical content: (meaning the difficulty level and number of dance technical elements)

- Choreography and overall impression: (this means the composition, the synchron of the chosen music,

dance steps and elements, the age of the dancer, the utilization of stage, thne dress, etc.)

- Presentation: (this means the level of presentation, the dynamics and the personality transmitted to

the audience)

5.2. Principles of Adjudication The BDF adjudication system is a combined system. Besides, there will be also a short written note made

about each dance in dance disciplines. Each dance is adjudged always by at least tree judges on the basis

of scoring criteria.

Each items of those above are valued by each jury member on a scale ranging from 0 to 10. Then, the

three points are summarized, and according to the rank formed by the summarized points, the jury

members give their placement numbers as follows (e.g. a category with 6 dancers for the adjudication

sheet of one of the jury members):

Jury member „A”

Start no.: 217 188 160 102 70 11

Technical content: 8 7 9 8 6 10

Choreography: 7 8 8 7 5 9

Presentation: 9 6 6 10 7 10

Total: 24 21 23 25 18 29

Placement: 3rd 5th 4th 2nd 6th 1st

5.3. Methods and Proceedings of Adjudication For the preliminaries and the semi-final rounds, the so-called X (cross) system is used. This means that

after the judges gave their points for the three values as described above, in accordance with the rank

indicated by the summarized point values, they issue the X-es and /-es as possible for the given

category. E.g., for a category with 15 dancers (semi-final) six (6) crosses and two (2) half-crosses may be

issued. The number value of one cross is ten (10) point, the number value of a half-cross is one (1) point.



Let’s see the example:

Jury member „A”:

Start no.: Total: Cross: Half-cross:

360 26 X -

317 18 - -

302 16 - -

299 24 - /

287 27 X -

270 24 - /

255 19 - -

250 17 - -

239 26 X -

220 15 - -

217 28 X -

199 16 - -

167 29 X -

99 30 X -

The six/seven competitors getting the highest results will get into the final (seven in case of

mathematical equality which is possible on the sixth position).

In the final rounds, the skating rank calculation system is used. This means, that the majority of the

decisions by the judges will set the results achieved by the dance piece.

Example:

Start no. Final result

Judge A Judge B Judge C Judge D Judge E

217 3rd 2nd 3rd 3rd 2nd 3rd

188 5th 6th 6th 5th 6th 6th


102 2nd 1st 1std 2nd 3rd 2nd




11 1st 3rd 2nd 1st 1st 1st

The competition results are calculated by a PC program. The adjudication sheets are identified by the

names and marks of the jury members, respectively. The correct data input from the adjudication sheet

is supervised by one of the festival officials, namely the festival office head. The adjudication sheets and

the calculation may be asked to be seen by the dancer/club representatives from the festival office

head.

5.4. Jury Members The jury members should be highly respected because of their competence and hard work needing

intensive attention during the whole event. No dancer neither any other participant may disturb the jury

member during work. Any remarks or disrespect against a jury member will be penalized by the

Competition Director.

At any time, the judgment of a jury member may not be altered by anyone except for the case of

obvious mistake which should be discussed upon and corrected by the jury member concerned after the

category.

5.5. General a) For each criterion, there is a maximum of 10 points, for a total possible 30 points per judge.

b) The jury is comprised between 3-5 judges per dance.

c) The “Skating System” is used if is 5 judge in jury: the highest and lowest scores are disregarded.

Therefore, the highest number of points possible is 90.

d) The jury’s decision is final and binding.

e) Pointe is for Junior I and older; dancers on point must be at least 12.5 years old (for all categories)

6. Competition Structure The competition is organized as follows:

a) Preliminary / Qualification Round b) Semi-Finals c) Final Round

- PRELIMINARIES

Preliminary rounds should be organized in case of having more than 20 dances nominated in a certain

category. From the preliminaries, the competitors are getting to the semi-finals. The results of the

preliminaries should be hanged out to publish them on the Results Publication Area as soon as possible

after the concerned round. The Speaker is obliged to communicate the list of semi-finalists.

- SEMI-FINALS

Semifinals are organized in case of having nominations between 10 and 20 in a certain category. From

the semi-finals, the dances are getting into the finals. The results of the semi-finals should be hanged

out to publish them on the Results Publication Area as soon as possible after the concerned round. The

Speaker is obliged to communicate the list of finalists.

- FINALS

Finals are organized in case of having nominations up to 10 in a certain category. The Finals should



always be organized similarly as an evening dance gala in a theatre, beginning at a previously announced

hour at least half an hour after the end of the previous rounds (suggested beginning is 19.00). The time

schedule should be compiled to complete the finals latest till 22.30.

IT IS A GENERAL RULE THAT THE SAME CATEGORY SHOULD ALWAYS BE ADJUDICATED BY THE SAME

JURY ALSO IN THE DIFFERENT ROUNDS, EXCEPT FOR THE CASE OF VIS MAIOR.

7. Formalities and Celebrations 7.1. Opening Ceremonies

Each BDF international event should be opened with an official opening ceremony. Such ceremony

should include the welcome speech of the local organizers, the presentation of international

participants with their national symbols (flags), the presentation of international jury members, and the

opening speech of the highest post BDF official being present on the event.

The official opening ceremony should be organized to have a maximum duration of 20 minutes. In case

of an international event consisting of more than one day, there should be an international reception

banquet with buffet and discussion on the evening before the first festival day, and an international

farewell cocktail/banquet after the last day’s awards presentation with free discussions.

7.2. National Symbols On the BDF international events, the national flags of each participant BDF members nations and BDF

logo should be placed to a well observable place. During the International Dance Festival, the hymns of

the nations participating should also be listened to once on the beginning of the awards presentation.

The participating nations are obliged to bring their national flags (2 pcs.) and their national hymns (1 CD)

with them and hand such over to the local organizer during their registration at least one hour before

the official Opening ceremony. The organizer gives such national symbols back latest half an hour after

the end of the official closing ceremony.

7.3. Official Closing Ceremony It is not obligatory to have a closing ceremony. However, on the International Dance Competition which

is considered to be the highest level event within the concerned calendar year on the field of dances

there should always be an Official Closing Ceremony including the official thanks, congratulations,

closing speech and a gala of no more than 15 minutes altogether.

8. Time Frames The festival program should always be made in such a manner to provide for at least 8 hours of rest for

the dancers between the festival days. It is not allowable to have festivals including awards presentation

after midnight, neither to have riser presentations or awards presentations after 10.30 PM.

As a general rule, the festivals are commenced mostly with riser categories to avoid the minor-aged

dancers’ late presentations. If possible, an awards’ presentation ceremony should also be organized

during the event – possibly in the form of theatre break – for the risers, if most of their presentations

have been performed to avoid the necessity of coming back late in the evening for such minor-aged

dancers.



8.1. Sequence of Categories The program of the festival (sequence of the categories) should always be composed in such a manner

to avoid the same dancer(s) to compete in different categories again within 5 minutes. Should this

happen, an extraordinary break must be ordered to provide for enough time of clothes changing and

physical and mental preparation. The sequence of categories should always be previously published to

all participants by E-mail, handing over in printed form during the registration and hanging out on the

venue of competition. The language of all communications is English on the international competitions.

Any desired changes or remarks must be done to the organizers latest two days before the competition.

On the place of the competition, only cancellations are possible.

8.2. Presentation of Awards The Speaker should always properly inform the audience and the participants about the awards

presentations. All the participants should be ready for awards presentation and should properly

cooperate to provide for a continuous awards presentation and the soonest completion of the

ceremony. The organizers should take care to have enough competition office assistants to support the

proceeding. The Speaker and the Festival Director, helped by the Office Head should take care about the

quick and considerative presentation of awards.

Only the first three place winners will be invited before the public during the awards presentation.

The first three place winners are receiving CUPS (ONE for formations, small groups, pair/trio, solos).

If a one of discipline is only 1 dance, the performance need to reach 80 pct. to be 1 place. If not will give

the 2 place.

9. Music a) The school or the organization is responsible for their own music (selection, technical condition and

preparation). “Explicit lyrics” (insulting, racist and sexually offensive lyrics) are prohibited. Disregarding

these rules leads to disqualification.

b) Music is played on CD. The CDs must be received by the organizer not later than when checking in.

c) A CD must be used per dance review.

d) Delays and interruptions caused by not following these regulations will result in a deduction of 20

points from the dance number’s score.

10. General Rules

10.1. Organizational Matters

a) By registering for a BDF competition, the competitors accept the official rules of the BDF

b) The competition committee may make inquiries, either before or after dance numbers, if the jury has

doubts about the accuracy of the dancers’ age. The dances must be able to prove their age.

c) No signs or assistance from the trainer/guardian during the performance.

d) The schools/organizations are responsible for the accident risks of their participants.



e) 20 points may be deducted for the following:

>> Too late or incorrect provision of music.

>> More than 5 Sec. over or under the time limit

>> For all violations of the BDF’s rules.

f) Unsportsmanlike and disruptive behavior during the event may disqualify the competitor, and, in

extreme cases, the school/organization may be removed from the competition.

g) Trainers, as well as guardians and spectators, can be removed from the competition for

unsportsmanlike behavior or for disrupting others.

h) Individual modifications are only possible with prior approval by the competition director.

10.2. Artistic Matters a) Definition „Acrobatic“: The body does not touch the ground (Salto, Flick Flack) excluding jumps and

lifts.

b) Acrobatic and gymnastic arches, wheels, etc. should only be used be when they are involved directly

in the dance and must not dominate the number.

c) The competition line-up must be observed. Should a costume-change break be necessary, the

competition director must be informed directly before the final round, and as soon as the line-up is

known.

d) Competitors may take the stage after the number is called and proceed to their starting position.

Competitors leave the state upon conclusion of the number and the final bow.

e) All performances, music, costumes, and styles are permitted, as long as they are not indecent or

offensive.

f) The use of props is allowed, as long as the props are used directly in the dance and are brought on and

off stage by the dancers.

g) Individual lighting effects, such as open fire or fire-works, are prohibited.

h) Creativity, originality of ideas and movements, surprise effects, and affective use of the stage are

important elements in all disciplines.

i) The chorography should be customized to the dancers’ abilities. Chorography used in previous

competitions may be reused after 3 years.

j) Individual performances can only be judged in solo competitions. All other categories are judged at

the group level.

k) Couple/triple dances should be choreographed so that the relationship between the dancers is

evident.

l) Live-Singing is only permitted in the “Production Number” and “Song and Dance” categories.

m) A dancer may only participate in a maximum of 2 dances per disciple/category/age groups.

n) If a dance is registered in the incorrect discipline, the jury will reassign it to the correct disciple

without a deduction of points. Note: should participants already be registered twice in a disciple and

category, the jury’s reassignment does not allow for a third performance in the disciple and category.

o) A dancer may represent 2 schools / organizations, but not in the same discipline.

10.3. Photos, Cellular and Videotaping 1. Flash photography is strictly prohibited during competition. It’s possible with express BDF

authorization.

2. Cellular phones should be turned to the off or vibrate mode while seated in the house section of the



theatre/ballroom during competition. Cellular phone use should be limited to the lobby area of the

venue.

3. Videotaping by individuals at BDF competition is prohibited. Violations will result in disqualify action

of the registered organization/dancer. This rule will be strictly enforced to protect the integrity of

individual choreography.

10.4. Disclaimers 1. Any dancer competing in a dance competition takes certain incumbent risks. These include, but are

not limited to, sprains, pulled muscles and broken bones. Participation in this competition indicates

acceptance of such risks by performers. Therefore, BDF assume no responsibility for personal injury or

property loss.

2. By entering a BDF competition and BDF workshop, participants (i.e. dancers, teachers,

choreographers) give their permission to BDF to use their photographs, videos and/or likeness in any

BDF promotional effort without compensation.

3. BDF do not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination of any kind. We believe every individual should

have an equal opportunity to compete within the framework of our rules and guidelines.

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