Turn It Around Tour is a performance competition for the dancer, tap dancer, singer, and actor.
Performers will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in a fun and professional atmosphere. Our judges will be fair, encouraging, and supportive of the performers. Let's all make the change and Turn It Around! |
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Competition levels allow each performer to compete against performers at a similar level. The reason for having divisions in the competition is to allow each performer to compete against a performer with similar training hours and experience. Turn It Around Tour has no way of confirming how many years or hours a performer has trained, so levels are set at the teacher's discretion. Please use integrity!
PREMIER: Beginning Skill Level
- The performer has less than three years of training in the style past the age of 8. (They started training in jazz at the age of 8, and they are now 11 going into their fourth year of jazz training which would move them into the star level that season.)
- Training six hours or less per week. (If a performer is training six hours a week, technique classes such as ballet and/or leaps & turns should be included in the calculations.
- A performer may be in a maximum of seven routines total.
- Double turns, less than four consecutive fouettès and/or turns in second, and basic leaps place them in this level. (Triple turns, four consecutive fouettès and/or turns in second, switch leaps, and other highly skilled elements, would move the routine up to the star level.)
- They may perform only one solo. (The performer may perform one solo in jazz, lyrical, contemporary, acro, ballet, modern, musical theatre, open, and specialty and if they have a second solo in either tap, hip hop/jazz funk, and ballroom they may still compete in premier level with two solos. If a third solo exists, they must compete in the Star level.)
STAR: Intermediate/Advanced Skill Level
- The performer has more than three years of training in the style past the age of 8.
- Training more than six hours per week.
- A performer may be in numerous routines. They may perform more than one solo.
- Triple turns, four consecutive fouettès and/or turns in second, switch leaps, and other highly skilled elements would place the performer at this level.
ACRO: Contains 50% of acrobatic choreography and 50% of dance choreography (Acrobatic choreography contains tricks learned in an acrobatics class. A trick is an element that goes over the head but excludes forward and backward shoulder rolls and lifts supported by another performer.).
BALLET: Shows classical or contemporary ballet technique.
POINTE: Showing classical or contemporary ballet technique on pointe.
CONTEMPORARY: Draws upon modern and ballet techniques but goes beyond their set vocabulary. Up to three acro tricks are permissible.
LYRICAL: Draws upon ballet, jazz, and modern technique, allowing the primary focus to be on the lyrics and tell a story. Up to three acro tricks are permissible.
MODERN: Contains interpretive movement with a free and expressive style based on modern techniques with a focus on the "center" and use of the floor using the entire body to develop abstract ideas. Up to three acro tricks are permissible.
JAZZ: Displays strong jazz technique in which no more than 50% of the routine can contain hip hop steps. Up to three acro tricks are permissible.
MUSICAL THEATRE: Draws upon Broadway and theatre techniques and uses songs from either a Broadway show or a movie musical.
HIP HOP: Contains popular and/or current street jazz/dancing incorporating hip hop and/or funk choreography. Break dancing and acrobatic tricks are allowed.
OPEN: Contains a crossing of one or more of these categories and can contain no more than 50% acrobatic tricks.
BALLROOM: Draws upon core elements and techniques of the ballroom repertoire such as Quickstep, Cha Cha, Waltz, Samba, Foxtrot, Jive, etc.
JAZZ FUNK: a style of dance incorporating elements of jazz and funk and can be characterized but not limited to a strong back beat and electrified sounds
SPECIALTY: consists of a combination of various styles including but not limited to ethnic, novelty, and character
BALLET: Shows classical or contemporary ballet technique.
POINTE: Showing classical or contemporary ballet technique on pointe.
CONTEMPORARY: Draws upon modern and ballet techniques but goes beyond their set vocabulary. Up to three acro tricks are permissible.
LYRICAL: Draws upon ballet, jazz, and modern technique, allowing the primary focus to be on the lyrics and tell a story. Up to three acro tricks are permissible.
MODERN: Contains interpretive movement with a free and expressive style based on modern techniques with a focus on the "center" and use of the floor using the entire body to develop abstract ideas. Up to three acro tricks are permissible.
JAZZ: Displays strong jazz technique in which no more than 50% of the routine can contain hip hop steps. Up to three acro tricks are permissible.
MUSICAL THEATRE: Draws upon Broadway and theatre techniques and uses songs from either a Broadway show or a movie musical.
HIP HOP: Contains popular and/or current street jazz/dancing incorporating hip hop and/or funk choreography. Break dancing and acrobatic tricks are allowed.
OPEN: Contains a crossing of one or more of these categories and can contain no more than 50% acrobatic tricks.
BALLROOM: Draws upon core elements and techniques of the ballroom repertoire such as Quickstep, Cha Cha, Waltz, Samba, Foxtrot, Jive, etc.
JAZZ FUNK: a style of dance incorporating elements of jazz and funk and can be characterized but not limited to a strong back beat and electrified sounds
SPECIALTY: consists of a combination of various styles including but not limited to ethnic, novelty, and character
BROADWAY UP-TEMPO: Song from a Broadway show has a bright and lively tempo.
BROADWAY BALLAD: Song from a Broadway show that has a slow to moderate tempo. Broadway ROCK ballad may be used in ROCK category.
BROADWAY MEDLEY: Routine with music from Broadway, containing two or more songs. Songs do not have to be from the same show.
ROCK: A genre of pop music accompanied by a hard-driving beat.
R&B (RHYTHM AND BLUES): Style of music that combines Blues and Jazz with a strong backbeat.
POP: Popular commercial music in contrast to rock and R&B.
COUNTRY: American music, having roots in Folk music of the southeast and cowboy music of the southwest.
ROCK N' ROLL: Genre of pop music featuring vocals, guitars, and a strong backbeat.
CLASSICAL: Covering Opera, Operetta, Art songs, and the like.
ORIGINAL: Any unpublished piece of music accompanied by vocals.
SONG & DANCE: Must contain at least 60% vocal. The dance section should be cohesive with the style and story.
There are to be no prerecorded vocals on the track (Back-up vocals are allowed.). Ten headsets and four hand-held microphones with microphone stands will be available for the performers. Routines may use any combination to total ten.
BROADWAY BALLAD: Song from a Broadway show that has a slow to moderate tempo. Broadway ROCK ballad may be used in ROCK category.
BROADWAY MEDLEY: Routine with music from Broadway, containing two or more songs. Songs do not have to be from the same show.
ROCK: A genre of pop music accompanied by a hard-driving beat.
R&B (RHYTHM AND BLUES): Style of music that combines Blues and Jazz with a strong backbeat.
POP: Popular commercial music in contrast to rock and R&B.
COUNTRY: American music, having roots in Folk music of the southeast and cowboy music of the southwest.
ROCK N' ROLL: Genre of pop music featuring vocals, guitars, and a strong backbeat.
CLASSICAL: Covering Opera, Operetta, Art songs, and the like.
ORIGINAL: Any unpublished piece of music accompanied by vocals.
SONG & DANCE: Must contain at least 60% vocal. The dance section should be cohesive with the style and story.
There are to be no prerecorded vocals on the track (Back-up vocals are allowed.). Ten headsets and four hand-held microphones with microphone stands will be available for the performers. Routines may use any combination to total ten.
COMEDY: Piece/scene containing several comedy elements.
DRAMA: Piece/scene containing emotional and dramatic elements (Language must be appropriate).
Ten headsets and four hand-held microphones with microphone stands will be available for the performers. Routines may use any combination to total ten.
DRAMA: Piece/scene containing emotional and dramatic elements (Language must be appropriate).
Ten headsets and four hand-held microphones with microphone stands will be available for the performers. Routines may use any combination to total ten.
TAP: Showing tap technique consisting of footwork. There are to be no prerecorded sounds.
(Attention Tap Dancers! Due to the uniqueness of tap, tap will compete against itself in the overalls. Each level and age division will be adjudicated separately!)
(Attention Tap Dancers! Due to the uniqueness of tap, tap will compete against itself in the overalls. Each level and age division will be adjudicated separately!)
Turn It Around Tour prefers music to be submitted online in audio form via Dropbox or Google Drive (m4a, WAV, AIFF, MP3, AU, or unprotected AAC file formats are accepted). Please submit music the TUESDAY prior to the competition.
Please have the routine number and title listed as shown: 005_Song Title
For instructions, please contact us.
A backup is strongly recommended.
***iPods will ONLY be used in an emergency situation for a backup - no exceptions.
Please have the routine number and title listed as shown: 005_Song Title
For instructions, please contact us.
A backup is strongly recommended.
***iPods will ONLY be used in an emergency situation for a backup - no exceptions.
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Entry Time Limits
Solo (1) 2:45 Duo/Trio (2-3) 2:45 Small Group (4-9) 3:00 Large Group (10-19) 4:00 Line (20+) 4:00 Production 6:00 |
Production Numbers
There is no age level for Production numbers. All Premier dance production numbers compete against other Premier dance production numbers. All Star dance production numbers compete against other Star dance production numbers. All Premier vocal production numbers compete against other Premier vocal production numbers. All Star vocal production numbers compete against other Star vocal production numbers. |
Solos - will be limited to two per discipline (two - dance solos, two - vocal solos, etc.), with a total of five solos allowed per performer
Ages are determined as of January 1 for the upcoming competition season. Duos, trios, and other groups are formed based on the average age of the performers (Add all ages and divide by the number of performers in the routine. Drop the decimal and go with the whole number.).
Mini (8 & under)
Junior (9-10)
Pre-Teen (11-12)
Teen (13-15)
Senior (16-19)
Adult (20+)
A performer in a group may only compete in an age division that is one division lower than its oldest performer. (Example: A teen performer may not compete with six mini performers in the mini age division. The teen performer would have to compete with the six minis in the Pre-Teen division.)
Mini (8 & under)
Junior (9-10)
Pre-Teen (11-12)
Teen (13-15)
Senior (16-19)
Adult (20+)
A performer in a group may only compete in an age division that is one division lower than its oldest performer. (Example: A teen performer may not compete with six mini performers in the mini age division. The teen performer would have to compete with the six minis in the Pre-Teen division.)
Judging is done by three individuals previously selected. Web camera video critiques will be distributed on flash drives to the studio owner(s) following the event.
Acts are adjudicated based on the point system which is as follows:
High Platinum Award: 97 - 100
Platinum Award: 93 - 96
High Gold Award: 89 - 92
Gold Award: 84 - 88
Acts are adjudicated based on the point system which is as follows:
High Platinum Award: 97 - 100
Platinum Award: 93 - 96
High Gold Award: 89 - 92
Gold Award: 84 - 88
Each routine will be rewarded for its performance. High Scores are only presented to acts receiving an 87 or higher.
TIA award certificates will be awarded for the highest scoring routines. Still, there must be a minimum of ten entries in each level for solo, duo/trio, small group, and large group. Line and productions only need five entries.
1st Overall Solo: $100
1st Overall Duo/Trio: $125
1st Overall Small Group: $150
1st Overall Large Group: $175
1st Overall Line/Production: $200
1st-5th will be announced for Premier and Star solos. If there are more than 30 entries, the top 10 will be announced for Star soloists.
1st-3rd will be announced for Premier and Star duo/trio, small group, large group, and production. If there are more than 20 entries, the top 5 will be announced.
Attention Tap Dancers! Due to the uniqueness of tap, tap will compete against itself in the overalls. Each level and age division will be adjudicated, and the 1st-3rd highest scoring tap routines (1st-5th overall solos) will be presented during the awards presentation. Awards certificates will be awarded for the highest scoring routines. Still, there must be a minimum of seven entries in each level for solo, duo/trio, small group, and large group.
Special Awards will be given for:
Judge's Choice: If the judges see something exceptional on stage, it will be noted during the awards presentation.
Choreography: Awarded to the routine that shows an exceptional story or concept, all while incorporating movement and staging to support the complete routine.
Premier Triple Threat: Awarded to a mini, junior, or pre-teen performer who competes with solos in all three categories (singing, dancing/tapping, and acting). Routines must receive a minimum score of 92 for each routine. Scores are then added together, with the highest total winning the award. No additional registration is required.
Triple Threat: Awarded to the performer who competes with solos in all three categories (singing, dancing/tapping, and acting). Two out of the three routines must be registered at the Star level and receive a minimum score of 92 for each routine. Scores are then added together, with the highest total winning the award. No additional registration is required.
Highest Scoring Premier Routine: Awarded to the highest scoring Premier routine of the competition.
Highest Scoring Star Routine: Awarded to the highest scoring Star routine of the competition.
Best Company: Awarded to the studio whose dance acts accumulate the highest average by adding their total points based on the point system below and dividing by the number of acts (minimum of fifteen dance routines needed for the studio to be eligible).
Best Tap Company: Awarded to the studio whose tap acts accumulate the highest average by adding their total points based on the point system below and dividing by the number of acts (minimum of eight tap routines needed for the studio to be eligible).
Best Ensemble: Awarded to the studio whose vocal acts accumulate the highest average by adding their total points based on the point system below and dividing by the number of acts (minimum of eight vocal routines needed for the studio to be eligible).
Best Cast: Awarded to the studio whose acting acts accumulate the highest average by adding their total points based on the point system below and dividing by the number of acts (minimum of eight acting routines needed for the studio to be eligible).
The Turn It Around!!! Award: Awarded to the studio whose routines accumulate the highest average based on the point system below (Total number of points divided by the number of entries). This is based on all dancing/tapping, singing, and acting routines (Minimum of five entries in each style to be eligible).
Spotlight Award: Awarded to the studio that exhibits well-rounded technique and performance, backstage etiquette, poise, and a gracious attitude.
Point System is as follows for the Star Level:
High Platinum Award receives 4 points
Platinum Award receives 2 points
High Gold Award receives 1 point
Point System is as follows for the Premier Level:
High Platinum Award receives 2 points
Platinum Award receives 1.5 points
High Gold Award receives half a point (.5)
TIA award certificates will be awarded for the highest scoring routines. Still, there must be a minimum of ten entries in each level for solo, duo/trio, small group, and large group. Line and productions only need five entries.
1st Overall Solo: $100
1st Overall Duo/Trio: $125
1st Overall Small Group: $150
1st Overall Large Group: $175
1st Overall Line/Production: $200
1st-5th will be announced for Premier and Star solos. If there are more than 30 entries, the top 10 will be announced for Star soloists.
1st-3rd will be announced for Premier and Star duo/trio, small group, large group, and production. If there are more than 20 entries, the top 5 will be announced.
Attention Tap Dancers! Due to the uniqueness of tap, tap will compete against itself in the overalls. Each level and age division will be adjudicated, and the 1st-3rd highest scoring tap routines (1st-5th overall solos) will be presented during the awards presentation. Awards certificates will be awarded for the highest scoring routines. Still, there must be a minimum of seven entries in each level for solo, duo/trio, small group, and large group.
Special Awards will be given for:
Judge's Choice: If the judges see something exceptional on stage, it will be noted during the awards presentation.
Choreography: Awarded to the routine that shows an exceptional story or concept, all while incorporating movement and staging to support the complete routine.
Premier Triple Threat: Awarded to a mini, junior, or pre-teen performer who competes with solos in all three categories (singing, dancing/tapping, and acting). Routines must receive a minimum score of 92 for each routine. Scores are then added together, with the highest total winning the award. No additional registration is required.
Triple Threat: Awarded to the performer who competes with solos in all three categories (singing, dancing/tapping, and acting). Two out of the three routines must be registered at the Star level and receive a minimum score of 92 for each routine. Scores are then added together, with the highest total winning the award. No additional registration is required.
Highest Scoring Premier Routine: Awarded to the highest scoring Premier routine of the competition.
Highest Scoring Star Routine: Awarded to the highest scoring Star routine of the competition.
Best Company: Awarded to the studio whose dance acts accumulate the highest average by adding their total points based on the point system below and dividing by the number of acts (minimum of fifteen dance routines needed for the studio to be eligible).
Best Tap Company: Awarded to the studio whose tap acts accumulate the highest average by adding their total points based on the point system below and dividing by the number of acts (minimum of eight tap routines needed for the studio to be eligible).
Best Ensemble: Awarded to the studio whose vocal acts accumulate the highest average by adding their total points based on the point system below and dividing by the number of acts (minimum of eight vocal routines needed for the studio to be eligible).
Best Cast: Awarded to the studio whose acting acts accumulate the highest average by adding their total points based on the point system below and dividing by the number of acts (minimum of eight acting routines needed for the studio to be eligible).
The Turn It Around!!! Award: Awarded to the studio whose routines accumulate the highest average based on the point system below (Total number of points divided by the number of entries). This is based on all dancing/tapping, singing, and acting routines (Minimum of five entries in each style to be eligible).
Spotlight Award: Awarded to the studio that exhibits well-rounded technique and performance, backstage etiquette, poise, and a gracious attitude.
Point System is as follows for the Star Level:
High Platinum Award receives 4 points
Platinum Award receives 2 points
High Gold Award receives 1 point
Point System is as follows for the Premier Level:
High Platinum Award receives 2 points
Platinum Award receives 1.5 points
High Gold Award receives half a point (.5)
Title Competition
The title competition is an additional competition open to the dance and tap dance soloists who pre-register for the regional competition they will attend. A separate entry fee will apply for the title performance. (Mini through Senior are eligible to register for the title competition.)
During the awards ceremony in which the soloists competed, the selected performers will be announced for a call back to perform 1 minute of their solo to re-compete for the title of TIA Tour. (When the schedule is developed for the specific city, there will be a time block for the callback section of the title competition.)
The Mini TIA Tour Title – awarded to the Mini age division
The Junior TIA Tour Title – awarded to the Junior age division
The Pre-Teen TIA Tour Title – awarded to the Pre-Teen age division
The Teen TIA Tour Title – awarded to the Teen age division
The Senior TIA Tour Title – awarded to the Senior age division
The title competition is an additional competition open to the dance and tap dance soloists who pre-register for the regional competition they will attend. A separate entry fee will apply for the title performance. (Mini through Senior are eligible to register for the title competition.)
During the awards ceremony in which the soloists competed, the selected performers will be announced for a call back to perform 1 minute of their solo to re-compete for the title of TIA Tour. (When the schedule is developed for the specific city, there will be a time block for the callback section of the title competition.)
The Mini TIA Tour Title – awarded to the Mini age division
The Junior TIA Tour Title – awarded to the Junior age division
The Pre-Teen TIA Tour Title – awarded to the Pre-Teen age division
The Teen TIA Tour Title – awarded to the Teen age division
The Senior TIA Tour Title – awarded to the Senior age division
Headshot and Resume Competition
Resume – Flow, cleanliness, power words, relevant skills, and consistent and concise information.
The 12 & under winner will be announced, concluding the Mini, Junior, and Pre-Teen age divisions in the competition.
The 13 & up winner will be announced, concluding the Teen and Senior age divisions in the competition.
- The contestant must be registered in either the competition or workshop portion of the event.
- Pre-registration is required for the headshot and resume competition. (This will be available to add on for the performer at the time of studio registration.)
- Photo and resume will be handed in at the registration table at the start of the event.
- When the schedule is developed for the specific city, the awards time will be designated.
- Awards will be judged based on the following criteria:
Resume – Flow, cleanliness, power words, relevant skills, and consistent and concise information.
The 12 & under winner will be announced, concluding the Mini, Junior, and Pre-Teen age divisions in the competition.
The 13 & up winner will be announced, concluding the Teen and Senior age divisions in the competition.
Get Registered!
Studio Owners -
Please fill out the following contact form.
Once approved, you will be given a passcode to enter here, which will allow you access to registration.
Thank you!
Please fill out the following contact form.
Once approved, you will be given a passcode to enter here, which will allow you access to registration.
Thank you!
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