If requested, proof of age MUST be available for each contestant.
An authorized legal representative MUST sign the liability WAIVER (located at the bottom of the registration form) in order for all performers to participate in the Regional/National Competition. This form must be completed and returned with the complete entry forms by the deadline date.
No limit to the overall number of entries a studio may submit.
Soloists are limited to 3 solos per competition city. All qualified solos may compete at Nationals - no limits. However, soloists may never compete in any Performance Division more than once - both at Regionals and Nationals.
An official entry form (photocopies are fine) must be filled out for each number entered. A complete studio roster must be submitted with names, ages, and appropriate authorized signatures.
Competing performers may enter as many categories as desired, as long as they never compete against themselves.
Competing performers may compete for one studio only.
Competing performers may compete in more than one city. However, if an entry wins a gold or platinum award at an ONSTAGE NY regional, that entry cannot compete on another ONSTAGE NY regional.
Professional dancers are not permitted to compete if over age 18.
SETS/PROPS: Studios are responsible for the transportation, storage, set up and removal of all sets and props. Check with each venue, as fees and restrictions may apply. The use of any ‘set piece’ will require the submission of a SETS & PROPS form. Contact the ONY office for details.
No dangerous props may be used during the competition (swords, fire, etc.) General props are allowed but must be taken on and off stage expeditiously. Have a clean-up crew ready for any “litter” left on stage. Set piece and props requiring more than 30 seconds to set up/strike will result in a 5 point deduction from overall score. This time limit will be strictly enforced.
Excessive scenery and special lighting may not be used.
Tap sounds on the recordings of tap numbers will result in a 5 point deduction.
Vocalists must use a handheld microphone or headset microphone provided by ONSTAGE NY. No supplemental sound equipment permitted. No lead vocals are permitted on the accompaniment tracks, otherwise a 5 point deduction will be enforced.
Three wireless handheld or headsetmicrophones will be made available for featured vocalists. In addition, the floor tap microphones will be utilized to support any group vocals.
Entry numbers containing more than 3 gymnastic passes MUST be entered in the Acro/Gymnastics category. Otherwise, 5 points will be deducted and the entry will be moved to the appropriate category.
Competing dancers should be ready 30 minutes prior to their scheduled competition time. If the competition is running ahead of schedule, you will be expected to perform.
Competing dancers must perform in the scheduled sequence unless special permission is granted by the M.C. Intentional manipulation of performance schedule will result in disqualification.
All dancers and their teachers are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship and general support of all participants.
Music, Choreography or costumes that are not considered age appropriate or family friendly by the panel of judges will be penalized.
1st Place Winners and Title Winners may not compete the same entry in another city the same season or at all the following season.
Any studio, dancer or parent that abuse the designated dressing area will be disqualified. All participants are responsible for cleaning their area and properly disposing of all garbage.
No ONSTAGE NY employee will be permitted to judge their
own choreography - their score will be dropped and the entry will not
be eligible for any High Score or Critics' Choice Awards.
