About the Battle
What to Expect
“Battle is between you and you…Be your best” – J.R.
RULES & AWARDS
SOLID DANCE BATTLE is unlike any other dance competition ever created! Creating opportunities for Children, that you simply will not find anywhere else.
Three Rounds! Three Levels! Three winners!
BATTLE MOTTO! “PERSISTENCE & DETERMINATION ALONE ARE ENOUGH”
ALL DANCERS in ALL LEVELS are encouraged to audition for one of the following opportunities to perform at SOFI STADIUM in YOUTUBE THEATER for our celebrity judges.
ENTRY CRITERIA • ELIGIBILITY & POLICIES
- All participants must abide by the eligibility rules of THE BATTLE.
- Participants entered into any THE BATTLE affiliated event are responsible for providing accurate personal information and documentation certifying their date of birth.
FORMS & RELEASES
- Participants must complete and sign all registration forms. The forms must be submitted online with the appropriate registration fees or registration will be denied.
- Release of liability: Each participant must sign and submit a release of liability form prior to the competition, releasing THE BATTLE, the organizer, their agents, officers, staff, and sponsors from liability for any accident or injury occurring to a participant prior to, during, or after THE BATTLE event or competition.
- Release of likeness: All participants must sign a release of likeness form permitting THE BATTLE, its affiliates, the organizer, agents, and sponsors to film, videotape, and/or record the participants’ performance(s) and event participation for use in all forms of television, motion pictures, home video, internet, social media, radio, press releases, media, public relations, and other promotion/media vehicles whether now known or hereafter devised.
JUDGING RULES
CELEBRITY JUDGES (TBA)
- A panel of judges will consist of five (5) people.
- All judges meet the eligibility, training, judge skill level and requirements set forth by THE BATTLE.
- Except for unforeseen circumstances, judges who start the judging process at the preliminary round will remain in the same judging position in every round including the finals.
DUTIES OF THE JUDGES
- Evaluate and score the routine according to the performance criteria for content, creativity, staging, showmanship, authentic presence of dance styles and entertainment value.
- Evaluate and score the routine according to the skill criteria for musicality, synchronization, execution, difficulty, and variety of dance styles.
COMPOSING THE ROUTINE
THE DO’S & DON’TS
JUDGES VIEW ON WHAT YOU MAY WANT TO CONSIDER IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUR ROUTINE
- To develop a winning routine CAREFULLY choose dance styles that best
represent the crew’s strong points and the flavor of its personality.
- Crews are encouraged to be fresh, imaginative, and innovative in their choreography and to follow their own style and identity.
- Avoid temptation to be influenced by past winning routines. There is no distinct model for a winning routine. What is considered unique and special one year may be considered overused the next year.
- SOLID DANCE BATTLE judges seek performances that are different, new, original. Be yourself and express your crew’s diversity with passion, intensity, and style.
- Judges will assess the abilities of the crew through the weakest crewmember.
- Questions regarding the SOLID DANCE BATTLE Rules & Regulations and/or their interpretation should be directed to jr@ocsoliddancebattle.com.
- PROPS: NO props allowed. With the exception of hats. When in doubt, call the Battle.
COMPOSITION OF A DANCE CREW
PARTICIPATION LIMIT
- Solos 1 dancer
- Small 3-8 dancers
- Large 9 and up dancers
AGE Division
- Small 5-9 yrs
- Juniors Ages 10-13 yrs
- Varsity Ages 14-18 yrs
ROUTINE LENGTH RESTRICTIONS
- Solos 1:30
- Small Crews 1:45
- Large Crews 2:15
- Members of a crew may be made up of any combination of all genders within the defined age divisions.
- Each participant’s proof of age must be validated by the event organizer prior to the competition. Each participant will be required to submit a government issued ID (a current driver’s license, birth certificate copy, and/or passport) indicating date of birth.
- A crew member whose age falls between two age divisions in competition year (ending December 31) may compete in either division within that year. Example: (applies to all crews) A 12-year-old turning 13 within the competition year (by 12/31) may compete in the junior and/or the varsity division.
Crew Size
- A small crew consists of a total of three – eight members. The members of the Small Crew may be made up of any combination of males and females in your age category.
- A large crew consists of a total of 9 and up members. The members of the large Crew may be made up of any combination of males and females in your age category.
LEVELS OF COMPETITION
- Beginning – 1-2 years dance experience, less than 3 hours a week
- Intermediate – 3-4 years dance experience, less than 5 hours a week
- Advanced – 5+ years dance experience, less than 7 hours a week
- We ask all studio owners to be honest when entering.
PARTICIPATION LIMIT LEVELS
- None. Each dancer may dance in as many dances as they wish, as long as the age and level requirement are followed.
CREW MEMBER SUSPENSION/DISQUALIFICATION
- Falsifying personal information and eligibility documents by a crew, crew member or representative of a crew is subject to disqualification, suspension and/or other severe penalties deemed necessary by THE BATTLE.
COMPETITION ROUNDS
- THE BATTLE has 3 rounds: Preliminary, Semifinal and The Battle Zone Showdown Finals.
- All dancers are required to submit their audition video online before being chosen for the live Battle Rounds.
- 1st round – Preliminary All dancers chosen from the online submission will dance in the 1st battle round.
- 2nd round – The top 50% of the numbers entered will move onto the 2nd round, Semi-Finals.
- 3rd round- Battle ZONE FINALS – The top 10% of the routines entered will compete for the Gold, Medal or Silver.
CREW MEMBER CHANGES
- (ADDITIONS & SUBSTITUTIONS DURING THE COMPETITION) All crew members of any crew who are listed on the event registration form (following on-site registration) must compete at the start of the competition. THE BATTLE does not permit crew member changes from one round of competition to another without just cause (i.e. illness, injury, etc.) and approval by the event organizer.
- Every competing crew member will be subject to verification during the competition.
- A crew that competes with more, less, or different crew members other than those registered, without approval, is subject to disqualification, suspension and/or other penalties deemed necessary by THE BATTLE.
- Crew member substitutions or additions, once a competition event has begun, are not permitted except for reasonable and just cause (i.e. illness, injury, etc.) An additional registration fee will be required for each substitution/addition permitted.
MUSIC CRITERIA
- The routine must be performed, in its entirety, to music selected, prepared, and provided by each individual crew. The event organizer(s) will not provide the crews’ music. Crews are responsible for the quality, mix and sound levels of their music.
- Battle DJ will create it. Just ask
- Studio Must have a backup.
- There are no requirements for maximum or minimum number of songs or recordings that may be used in the routine. However, the judging panels have concluded that fewer songs are preferable over multiple music selections/mixes allowing for greater focus on continuous dancing.
- Crews are highly cautioned and advised against the music becoming too complex with too many edits, sound effects or songs preventing them from exhibiting a clean and continuous dance performance.
- The competition music must not contain (or sound like) inappropriate, lewd, or offensive language. The event organizer has the right to refuse music with inappropriate, lewd, or offensive language. Crews should refer to the saying “when in doubt, leave it out”. Do not risk a deduction for inappropriate words or language.
- Music edits or changes – A crew may edit or substitute its initial music when advancing from one round to another. The change/edit must be made and provided to the event organizer within the allotted time permitted by the event organizer, OC THE BATTLE COMPETITION The cut- off time for music substitution or change is no less than three (3) hours prior to the start of the preliminary and semifinal round and no less than ten (10) hours prior to the start of the final round of competition. No changes or edits will be accepted beyond this time period.
- Crews may be required to provide the following music information in writing to the event organizer(s) prior to the event for each song used in the routine. a. Title, b. Artist, c. Composer, d. Publisher, e. Recording Company.
ROUTINE/MUSIC LENGTH REQUIREMENTS
ALL LEVELS ALL STYLES DIVISIONS
- Solos 1:30
- Mini Crews 1:45
- Large Crews 2:15
- Productions Crews 2:35
- A grace period of five (5) seconds, plus or minus, is allowed •
- Routine length that is over these restrictions will result in a 1 point deduction.
SEMI FINALS AND FINALS MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
- The same song will be used in each round, however… The 2nd and 3rd round there will be new added requirements. Please see below for rules.
- BEGINNERS ARE THE ONLY LEVEL NOT REQUIRED TO ADD ANY CHANGES TO YOUR ROUTINE.
- 1st round All levels prepare your own music and enter.
- 2nd round Beg, same song, All levels will have the option to add 4 new counts of 8 in any part of this routine. Not required, but recommended.
- 3rd round, Beginning not required to make any changes. Intermediate and advanced are required to add 4 8 counts of different choreography, within the same music selection.
TIMING OF THE ROUTINE
- Timing begins with the first audible sound (includes cueing beep) and ends with the last audible sound.
- DJ will check it and let you know if this should change prior to battle.
STYLES OFFERED TO COMPETE AT THE BATTLE
ALL NEW Categories! (should have been added years ago) in our opinion
- *****Hip Hop/Contemporary*****
- R&B style, a mix of hip hop and contemporary styles mixed together, to create an R&B type feel.
- Music Examples:
- Chris Brown Loyal
- Contemporary
- Hip Hop
- Judges will have the discretion to decide if your music does not match the style as its entered. Any doubts, just ask the Battle staff.
All routines will be scored based on:
- Technique
- Originality
- Costume (as it relates to the dance)
- Skills
GENERAL RULES & CRITERIA SCORING THE ROUTINE PERFORMANCE
ATTIRE
- Attire may include accessories such as hats, caps, bandanas, gloves, scarves, belts, jewelry, etc.
- Removing pieces of clothing during the performance is permitted provided it is not offensive or out of character.
- Discarded clothing should be placed outside the competition area and never thrown off the stage into the audience.
- Appropriate under garments must be worn by all crewmembers, at all times.
- Clothing too short and/or too tight will be scrutinized and may be deemed inappropriate, especially for overexposure of certain areas of the body and/or age appropriateness.
- Body oils or other substances applied to the body or clothing that may affect the clean dry surface of the stage and the safety of fellow competitors are prohibited.
GENERAL RULES & CRITERIA SCORING THE ROUTINE PERFORMANCE
ATTIRE
- Attire may include accessories such as hats, caps, bandanas, gloves, scarves, belts, jewelry, etc.
- Removing pieces of clothing during the performance is permitted provided it is not offensive or out of character.
- Discarded clothing should be placed outside the competition area and never thrown off the stage into the audience.
- Appropriate under garments must be worn by all crewmembers, at all times.
- Clothing too short and/or too tight will be scrutinized and may be deemed inappropriate, especially for overexposure of certain areas of the body and/or age appropriateness.
- Body oils or other substances applied to the body or clothing that may affect the clean dry surface of the stage and the safety of fellow competitors are prohibited.
Props
- Props that are not an integral part of a crew’s “attire” are prohibited (e.g. lights,
- utility bags, fanny packs, backpacks, string, rope, musical instruments, and
- others).
- Kneepads or other apparatus to aid in the safety and proper execution of a move
- is allowed but should be concealed (when possible) so as not to detract from the
- judges’ concentration on the performance.
- No scenery.
- When in doubt contact THE BATTLE.
ON STAGE TIME REQUIREMENT FOR ALL TEAMS
- All CREW members will need to be onstage for 75% of the entire dance.
- A one point deduction will be taken for failure to adhere to this.
LIST OF DEDUCTIONS
- Late start – failure to appear on stage within twenty (20) seconds of being
- introduced .05
- Grandstanding.05
- Pre-start – pre-performance display greater than ten (10) seconds .05
- Fall, trip, or stumble/per occurrence – major.1
- Fall, trip, or stumble/per occurrence – minor.05
- False start/unsubstantiated.25
- Unsubstantiated claim resulting in performance restart1.0
- Clothing/shoes inappropriate .05
- Attire not intact (untied laces/clothing articles falling off, etc.) .05
- Use of body oils, paints or other substances that affect the performance area .25
- Clothing or props tossed into audience/per occurrence .05
PROHIBITED MOVES
- Lewd gestures, comments, or movements .1
- Gymnastic or acrobatic moves must be limited to two to four per routine.
- No cheer.
SCORING
- The preliminary round and/or semifinal round score is not factored with the total score to arrive at the final round score. The preliminary round score is discarded prior to the semifinal round and the semifinal round score is discarded prior to the final round.
- The final ranking of crews is determined by their scores in the final round only.
- The judges’ scores will be displayed to the public following preliminary, semi-final and final rounds. The final round score determines the crew’s final and official ranking.
CALCULATING THE FINAL SCORE
- The Highest Possible Score Listen(10)
- In a panel of six (5) judges, the performance scores and skill scores will each beaveraged and then totaled for the calculation of the final score.
- Any point deductions given by the Judges are deducted from the total score, to equal the final score.
- The final score shall be rounded to the nearest hundredth point.
TIE SCORES
- Tie scores will be broken by the following order: (this may be more detailed but will be fully disclosed BEFORE competition)
- The crew with the highest performance score
- The crew with the highest skill score.
DISCREPANCIES IN THE RULES AND/OR COMPETITION
- Any problem or discrepancy during a competition will be brought to the attention of the event organizer and the respective decision(s) made will be final.
- Misinterpretation due to the translation or interpretation of the rules will be resolved according to the English version. In the event of any discrepancy, the official English version of the most current rules provided by THE BATTLE will stand.
PROTESTS
- Protests are prohibited and will not be accepted regarding any score or result of a decision.
AWARDS
$10,000.00 awarded in cash prizes
- Gold $1,500.00 in each category
- Silver $1.000.00 in each category
- Bronze $850.00 in each category
- Special awards
- I SEE YOU Award
- Scholarship opportunities
- La Bowl Pick
- BATTLE KID
- An Olympic Size Gold Cup trophy will be awarded to each GOLD WINNER in each category of each level.
- GOLD, SILVER AND BRONZE MEDAL winners in each category will receive their own medal to take home and keep.
Rules and regulations regarding Covid restrictions will be updated as events approach. The CDC will determine this at that time.
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