INTRODUCTION TO THE 2024 SEASON
With our exceptional competition and attention to detail, we are looking forward to welcoming you.
SA Dance School Championships has not lost sight of the fact that its success is owed to the hard-working teachers and studio owners that appreciate a fair, fun, organized, and on-time competition. From its online registration, low-stress environment, unique awards and scoring system, SA Dance School Championships aspires to deliver a quality event to dancers, school directors, teachers and parents alike. We are therefore very excited to announce the format of the SA Dance School Championships. Making it not only a learning experience for beginners on stage, but also a competitive competition.
Introducing the three divisions of the SA Dance School Championships.
To participate in the SA Dance School Championships, dance schools must enter at least 10 students. This event is designed for dance schools and dancers from beginners to advanced, rather than just the top performers. First-year participants may request an exemption from this rule.
The Performance Division is the learning, growing and exciting part of SADSC, where routines are awarded based on their individual standards. This division provides a fair opportunity for each routine, whether Beginner or Advanced, to showcase their art on stage and be rewarded accordingly, without the pressure of competition. This division offers valuable feedback from adjudicators immediately after performances, which is particularly useful for dancers competing in the Championship division with the same routine. Additionally, it allows dancers or groups to perform their routines multiple times during the competition, gaining exposure and enhancing their experience and skills.
The Championship Division is the competitive highlight of SADSC, where routines are scored and ranked against others in the same age and discipline. This division brings together dancers of varying levels, competing head-to-head for top honours and awards. It provides a platform for dancers to showcase their skills and artistry, striving for excellence and recognition in a competitive environment.
The Dance Off / Impro Division is the challenging and expressive segment of SADSC, where competitors face off against others in their age group in improvisation rounds. This division tests dancers' versatility and creativity, as they showcase their ability to adapt and perform spontaneously. It's an exciting opportunity for participants to demonstrate their unique style and artistry, competing for the prestigious title of DANCE OFF/IMPRO DANCER OF THE YEAR.
| Competition | Performance Division | Championship Division | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration | R65 per dancer | ||
| Solo | R250 per entry | R225 per entry | |
| Duet / Trio | R200 per dancer | R175 per dancer | |
| Small Group | R150 per dancer | R145 per dancer | |
| Large Group | R130 per dancer | R125 per dancer | |
| Dance Off / Impro Division | R100 per entry | ||
The SA Dance School Championship utilises a modern online system to manage the competition.
All registrations and entries are done on the online system via the internet and for a dance school the entries are very easy as the system automatically enters a dancer or group into the correct section according to the various rules. The dance school also has easy access to the competition schedule, student schedule, results and other information. Music for each routine is also uploaded into the system so there is no need for CD's.
For parents the online system also provides them with information regarding their child's entries, schedule, marks & placing's and where applicable judges' comments. All very convenient.
PERFORMANCE : Medals are awarded to each dancer with a score above 60%. Dancers will be awarded a Bronze, High Bronze, Silver, High Silver, Gold, High Gold, Ultimate Gold, or Diamond, this includes each dancer in a Duo/Trio & Group.
CHAMPIONSHIPS : Ranking will take place in each section. Top honours and awards will be given to the Top 6 routines from each section.
IMPRO / DANCE OFF : Awards will be given to the Top routine in each age group.
A Prize Giving ceremony will take place after a few sections have competed as per the schedule
Performance and Championships:
Solo's: 1:00 - 2:00
Duet/Trio: 1:00 - 2:00
Group: 2:00 - 3:30
R85 per person per day - online
R100 per person per day - At the door (Card Payment Only)
Free entry for children 5 Years & Under
Acro Dance | Ballet | Disco Dance / Freestyle | Hip Hop / Commercial | Contemporary / Modern | Lyrical | Musical Theatre/Broadway | Jazz | Tap | Show Dance | Open
PERFORMANCE : Beginner Solo, Novice Solo, Intermediate Solo, Advanced Solo. For Duet/Trio & Groups there are Beginner & Novice and Intermediate & Advanced divisions.
(NO LEVELS IN CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION)
The age group a dancer will compete in will be according to the age the dancer is on 1 July. The age division for Duet/Trio & Groups will be determined by the average age of all dancers on 1 July.
Please read through the rules and regulations for more details regarding each Discipline & Level.
