- The Dance Competition is open to contestants of all ages.
- The competition is divided into two (2) rounds: preliminaries and finals.
Preliminaries
- Contestants entering the dance competition will participate in a preliminary competition on the Wednesday evening of CMTC in a closed judging room.
- During preliminaries, contestants will perform for a maximum of one (1) minute and will be cut off at the judges’ discretion.
- Contestants will perform on flooring measuring approximately 30′ x 24′.
- A list of finalists will be posted at the CMTC information booth on Thursday morning.
- Dancers must submit their dance music in MP3 format, using the Dance Music Submission Form on or before April 1, 2023.*
- Songs and/or music containing profanity or explicit adult material will result in immediate disqualification.
- Performances must be single acts only.
- Judging will be based on dancing ability and technique, audience appeal, stage presence, and appropriateness of costume.
- *It is highly recommended that performers who are selected for finals perform the same dance that was presented at preliminaries. Dancers are to submit one (1) 2-minute song. During preliminaries, the song will be stopped at the 1 minute mark.
Finals
- Dance finalists will perform live in front of a panel of judges and an audience on the Saturday afternoon of CMTC. At the dance finals, contestants will perform on flooring measuring approximately 30’×24′.
- Performances have a maximum time limit of two (2) minutes. Music will be stopped at the two-minute time limit.
- Judging will be based on dancing ability and technique, audience appeal, stage presence, and appropriateness of costume.
Wardrobe Requirements:
- Wardrobe/costume must be in good taste and non-flammable.
- No roller skates, roller blades, use of any sharp instruments, or any equipment that CMTC or its host venue may deem dangerous.
- No set pieces (i.e., tables, chairs, etc.)
- No large props. Props must be approved by the CMTC team.
