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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! |
Levels
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: training 6 hours or less per week. (If a performer is training six hours a week, three of those hours should be technique classes, such as ballet, and leaps and turns. The rest may be in rehearsal.)
They may perform only one solo.
(The performer may perform one solo in jazz, lyrical, contemporary, acro, modern, musical theatre, open, jazz funk, and specialty. If they have a second solo in either tap, hip hop, ballet, and ballroom - they may still compete in premier level with two solos.)
Star - Advanced/Intermediate Skill Level: training 6 or more hours a week
Solos - will be limited to two per discipline (two - dance solos, two - vocal solos, etc.), with a total of five solos allowed per performer
Premier - Beginning Skill Level: training 6 hours or less per week. (If a performer is training six hours a week, three of those hours should be technique classes, such as ballet, and leaps and turns. The rest may be in rehearsal.)
They may perform only one solo.
(The performer may perform one solo in jazz, lyrical, contemporary, acro, modern, musical theatre, open, jazz funk, and specialty. If they have a second solo in either tap, hip hop, ballet, and ballroom - they may still compete in premier level with two solos.)
Star - Advanced/Intermediate Skill Level: training 6 or more hours a week
Solos - will be limited to two per discipline (two - dance solos, two - vocal solos, etc.), with a total of five solos allowed per performer
Categories and Time Limits
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 8:00
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.
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 8:00
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.
Dance Disciplines
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 technique but goes beyond their set vocabulary.
Lyrical - Draws upon ballet, jazz and modern technique allowing the primary focus to be on the lyric and tells a story.
Modern - Contains interpretive movement with a free and expressive style based on modern techniques with a focus on the “center” and the use of the floor using the entire body developing abstract ideas.
Jazz - Displays strong jazz technique in which no more that 50% of the routine can contain hip hop steps.
Musical Theatre - Draws upon Broadway and theatre technique and uses songs from either a Broadway show or a movie musical.
Hip Hop - Contains popular and/or current street dancing to predominately electronic music. 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 technique but goes beyond their set vocabulary.
Lyrical - Draws upon ballet, jazz and modern technique allowing the primary focus to be on the lyric and tells a story.
Modern - Contains interpretive movement with a free and expressive style based on modern techniques with a focus on the “center” and the use of the floor using the entire body developing abstract ideas.
Jazz - Displays strong jazz technique in which no more that 50% of the routine can contain hip hop steps.
Musical Theatre - Draws upon Broadway and theatre technique and uses songs from either a Broadway show or a movie musical.
Hip Hop - Contains popular and/or current street dancing to predominately electronic music. 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
Tap Dance Disciplines
Tap - Showing tap technique consisting of footwork, and there is to be no prerecorded sounds.
Attention Tappers!!!
Due to the uniqueness of tap, this season 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.
Vocal Disciplines
Broadway Up-tempo - Song from a Broadway show that 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 sa me 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. 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 six hand-held microphones with microphone stands will be available for the performers. They may use any combination totaling 10 onstage.
Acting Disciplines
Comedy - Piece/scene containing several comedy elements.
Drama - Piece/scene containing emotional and dramatic elements. (Language must be appropriate).
Ten headsets and six hand-held microphones with microphone stands will be available for the performers. They may use any combination totaling 10 onstage.
Age Divisions
Ages are determined as of January 1 for the upcoming competition session. Duos, trios, and other groups are formed based on the average age. (Add all ages and divided by the number of performers. 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 junior 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 junior division.)
Adjudication
Judging is done by three individuals previously selected. Web camera video critiques will be distributed on flash drives to the studio’s owner(s) following the event.
Acts are adjudicated based on the point system, which is as follows:
High Platinum – 100 – 97
Platinum Award – 96 – 93
High Gold Award – 92 – 89
Gold Award – 88 – 84
Acts are adjudicated based on the point system, which is as follows:
High Platinum – 100 – 97
Platinum Award – 96 – 93
High Gold Award – 92 – 89
Gold Award – 88 – 84
Awards
Each routine will be rewarded for their performance. High Scores are only presented to acts receiving an 87 or higher.
Cash prizes will be awarded for the highest scoring routines, but there must be a minimum of ten entries in each level for solo, duo/trio, small group, and large group. 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 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 Tappers!!!
Due to the uniqueness of tap, this season 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. Cash prizes will be awarded for the highest scoring routines, but there must be a minimum of three entries in each level for solo, duo/trio, small group, and large group.
Cash prizes will be awarded for the highest scoring routines, but there must be a minimum of ten entries in each level for solo, duo/trio, small group, and large group. 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 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 Tappers!!!
Due to the uniqueness of tap, this season 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. Cash prizes will be awarded for the highest scoring routines, but there must be a minimum of three entries in each level for solo, duo/trio, small group, and large group.
Special Awards will given for:
Judge’s Choice
If the judges see something exceptional on stage, it will be noted during the presentation of awards.
Highest Scoring Premier Routine
Awarded to the highest scoring premier routine of the weekend.
Highest Scoring Routine
Awarded to the highest scoring routine of the weekend.
Choreography
Awarded to the routine that shows an exceptional story or concepts of steps.
Premier Triple Threat
Awarded to a mini, junior, or pre-teen performer who competes with solos in all three categories (singing, dancing, 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, 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.
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 acts needed for the studio to be eligible.)
Best Tap Dance Company
Awarded to the studio whose tap 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 eight acts 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 acts 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 acts 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—dancing, singing, and acting—to be eligible.)
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)
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)
Spotlight Award
Awarded to the studio that exhibits well-rounded technique and performance, backstage etiquette, poise, and a gracious attitude.
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 teacher/student can pick the time frame of the minute they re-compete. Please hand these times into the registration before the session in which the re-compete. Music will have a 10-second lead into the time chosen. (If they picked 1:12, TIA staff would start the track at 1:02, and then they will perform their one-minute from 1:12-2:12, then the fade out will occur once the 2:12 mark hits.)
After this re-compete during that award ceremony, the title winner will be announced.
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
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 teacher/student can pick the time frame of the minute they re-compete. Please hand these times into the registration before the session in which the re-compete. Music will have a 10-second lead into the time chosen. (If they picked 1:12, TIA staff would start the track at 1:02, and then they will perform their one-minute from 1:12-2:12, then the fade out will occur once the 2:12 mark hits.)
After this re-compete during that award ceremony, the title winner will be announced.
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
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:
Photo - visual appeal, individual expressiveness, age appropriateness, composition, lighting, and photo quality.
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.
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:
Photo - visual appeal, individual expressiveness, age appropriateness, composition, lighting, and photo quality.
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.