How it Works

How the competition works

Dance schools from all over the world come to compete at Destination Dance. Whether you are a group, duo/trio or soloist and want to compete in any number of styles including jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, musical theatre or ballet Destination Dance is the event for you. Our competitions are second to none and offer dancers an experience that will last a life time.

AGE DIVISIONS

Age is determined by how old you are on the day of the competition

Duo/Trio and group ages are determined by the average age of all the dancers

GENERAL DIVISIONS

Novice

Novice is a category for students who are newer to competing. All styles will compete against each other and we accept solos, duo/trios and groups in the novice category. Competitors will receive medals (Platinum, Gold Plus, Gold, Silver depending on scores) but are not eligible for High Score Awards. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies will be awarded in the Novice category.

Ballet

Includes classical steps and ballet technique, both soft shoes and point shoes are permitted

Contemporary

Interpretative dance category must be modern in style, can be a combination of jazz, modern and ballet technique incorporating balance, control and musical interpretation

Hip Hop/ Street

Urban based dance style often performed to hip hop or current music. Routines can include breaking, popping, locking, krumping, freezes, gymnastics etc. or any new social dance being introduced to the streets

Jazz

Incorporates various styles of dance and genres of music but distinguishes itself by its musicality with an emphasis on strong accents and characterization. Often includes Kicks, jumps, leaps, turns and isolations etc.

Lyical

A combination of Jazz and Ballet techniques to slow music, incorporating emotional and story telling elements

Musical Theatre (Song & Dance)

(Microphones may be limited) Requires dancing and singing. Should interpret a song from a West End, Broadway or movie musical (can include backing vocals)

Tap

Routine must consist of tap technique and primarily tap work (no tap sounds on track)

Open

This category is for any routine that doesn’t fall into any of our specific performance categories, can include acro, ballroom, disco, folk, cheerleading etc.

Dances in specific categories only compete against other dances in that category

For Example:

JUDGING SYSTEM

We take great pride in each and every one of our judges who are specifically chosen and are of the highest industry standard. Our judges are fully independent professionals with no dance school connections.

We strongly believe that positive-reinforcement is an invaluable educational tool, essential to the goal of building a child’s self-esteem. Our judges strive to employ that philosophy in each of their evaluations.

Score out of 100 based on the following breakdown:

Awards based on overall points

PRIZES

TITLE COMPETITION

Destination Dance hosts a title competition at each event, which will be incorporated into the solo competition.
If you wish to have your routine judged for title, please check the attend solo title box when registering your solo.
We accept title entries on the day, however they must be submitted no later than 30 mins prior to performance.

All entries will be judged for Title during the performance of their chosen routine(s) during the competition.
There is a £5 fee to enter
Title Categories as follows (Junior Miss/ Mr Destination Dance (11 yrs and under)Teen Miss/ Mr Destination Dance (12-14yrs) Senior Miss/ Mr DESTINATION DANCE (15-19yrs)

COSTUME AWARD

Costume Award entries can be entered no later than 30 mins prior to performing. All entries will be judged during performance of the nominated routine.
Junior Solo Award (11 & Under)
Senior Solo Award (12 years and above)
Junior Duo/Trio Award (11 & Under)
Senior Duo/Trio Award (12 years and above)
Junior Group Award (11 & Under)
Senior Group Award (12 years and above)

BEST IN SHOW AWARD

STUDIO CUP AWARD

CRITIQUES

REGISTRATIONS/ ENTRIES

Only online registration will be accepted
Please visit our website registration page at https://www.destinationdanceuk.com/register/
Only Dance Schools can register for Destination Dance and Independent entries are not accepted.
All entries are accepted on a first come, first served basis and will be limited to the amount of performance time available. Our competitions are in high demand and most sell out well before the closing date.

ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM

ENTRY CHANGES

Please note that you can enter information and make changes up six weeks before the competition, after that NO changes will be permitted.
Please do not complete your registration until you are sure you do not want to make anymore changes.
Please ensure song titles, dancers names, ages and routines are entered correctly by the closing date.
Delete or remove routines- If you cancel or delete a routine that has been entered on to the online registration system you will be charged a £5 administration fee. Please do not enter any routine on to the system which you do not intend to compete.

ENTRY LIMITS

TIME LIMITS

SOLOS are a maximum of 2 mins (with a grace period of 2 mins and 10 sec)
DUO/TRIOS are a maximum of 2 mins 45 sec
Small GROUPS are 3 mins
Large GROUPS 3 mins 30 seconds
You can purchase extra time for groups ONLY and is charged at £3 per person per
Note: Overtime will result in automatic point deduction

SCHEDULE

Schedules are subject to change but will be confirmed no later than 3 weeks before the competition date.
Exact performance times will be released no later than 3 weeks before the competition and students must be prepared to compete on which ever day they have been assigned.
Every competition schedule is set up based solely on the breakdown of entries by solos, duets/ trios and groups for that particular city. We do not have this breakdown until all entries have been processed and at that time we set up a schedule, which will best accommodate the people at that competition
Destination Dance will assign a unique entry number to each act, this is for reference and identification purposes.
Please report stage five numbers before you are due to perform.

MUSIC

All music must be entered into your registration page no later than one month before the competition. Failure to do so may result in the act not being able to perform.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT MUSIC ON THE DAY OF COMPETITION!
You will find the link to upload your music in your registration account dashboard.
Please bring back up music on a iPod, iphone, iPad or computer to the competition in case of emergencies.
If your music stops due to a technicality in the theatre you will be allowed to dance again. However, you will not be allowed to dance again if you forget your dance.
Please ensure all music is appropriate and does not contain swearing or explicit content. Violation will result in point deductions.

EVENT PRICES 2020

Regional Competition	Price	Max Time Limit	Extended Time	Ext Time Fees per person
Solo	£37	2:00	N/A
Duet/ Trio (2-3 performers)	£45 per entry	2:45	N/A
Small Group (4-9 performers)	£10 pp	3:00	Max 4:00	£3pp
Large Group (10+ performers)	£10 pp	3:30	Max 4:30	£3pp
DESTINATION DANCE Title Awards	£5 per entry
IT’S A KNOCK OUT Scholarship Audition	£5 per person
Spectator Tickets	£5+VAT per person per session
Teachers, dance competitors and children under 5	Free

PAYMENTS

Destination Dance only accepts payments via BACS.
All entries must be paid by bank transfer (with Dance School name) with out the dance school name we may not be able to trace your payment.
We accept payments in instalments or in full (If you are making payments in instalments please make reference to the instalment number when making payment)
Balance must be paid in FULL no later than 6 weeks before the competition. All entries that are not paid for in full by the closing date will not be allowed to compete.
Payment instructions can be found in your online registration account under checkout.
NO REFUNDS- Accept in the case of force majeure or cancellations due to government restrictions on public gatherings which will be fully refunded

SPECTATOR TICKETS

Dancers entered in the compeition, three teachers per dance school and children under 5 watch for FREE
Ticket Sales are per session. Depending on the break down of entries there could be one or two sessions per day but never more than two sessions per day. The session includes an awards ceremony for the dancers who performed in that session.
All tickets can be purchased through our website.
Teachers please redeem your free tickets through the website link.
Dance competitors will receive a wristband on the day of the competition which will allow you to watch the competition. Note you will only receive a wristband for the session you are performing in. If you wish to watch other sessions you can purchase tickets through the website link.