Dear participants,

Kindly read and follow the instructions below to ensure a smooth and safe progress. 

The final timetable for the competition (including rehearsal times) will be announced on September 5th (Monday).

1. Rehearsal

• Attend the rehearsal for your division (Pre-junior / Junior / Senior)

• During rehearsals, please check your:

  • Spacing & directions (Entering from stage right or left/upstage or downstage) 

  • Music cue (Music first or pose/movement first)

• Rehearsals will be conducted in alphabetical order of names 

• Exit the theater immediately after your turn (No waiting)

• Both semi-final and final rehearsals are not open to the public (No audience allowed) 

2. Orientation & drawing lots for competition

• Attend the orientation for your division (Pre-junior / Junior / Senior)

• During the orientation, contestants will draw lots to determine the sequence of performance 

• Bring your ID document (passport, visa, etc.) for identification 

• To ensure fairness, the drawing of lots will be carried out in a closed environment

• Contestants who do not attend the orientation cannot draw by proxy and might face disadvantages during the competition 

• (Organizers will draw for contestants who are absent afterwards)

• The final sequence of performance will be uploaded on the website. Contestants must leave immediately after their turn. 

• Contestants will enter the theater separately (ex: number 1-10 / number 11-20, etc.) to ensure a smooth process

3. Changing/waiting rooms

• Contestants may use the changing rooms and waiting rooms after orientation

• The changing rooms and waiting rooms are strictly for contestants only (Guardians may watch the competition from the audience seat)

• Contestants may not re-enter the waiting rooms after leaving (Please make sure to take your belongings)

4. Makeup and costumes

• Strictly NO makeup for all divisions: Contestants must be bare face on stage (Basic skin care allowed)

• Costumes: Nudity not allowed, hair accessories not allowed

5. Music

• Contestants must submit their music file (.mp3) and total time of their piece by September 1st, 2022 to info@danceplanner.net 

• Performance piece must be within 4 minutes, starting from the moment the contestant appears on stage

• If the piece exceeds 4 minutes, the music will be cut out immediately (without fading out)

• Adjust the music volume before submission (Volume not adjustable during competition)

• In case there is an error with the music, bring your own USB for backup. (CD, mobile phone, bluetooth devices not available)

• Organizers  are not responsible for any copyright issues

6. Props

• Only small tools or props allowed (Confetti, powder, liquid, flower petals not allowed)

• The prop must not damage the stage & floor, and must not require clean-up (Must not affect the next contestant)

7. Final

• Semi-final results will be announced on the website after the Semi-finals are over

• Finalists will attend the rehearsals for their division (same as Semi-finals)

• Rehearsals will be conducted in alphabetical order, and the sequence of performance will be determined by drawing of lots prior the competition

8. Awards Ceremony

• All finalists are required to attend the ceremony (Prize certificates will not be mailed out) 

• Date & location: September 21st, Cheonan Arts Center Grand Theater (Detailed schedule TBA)

• Please wear appropriate attire for the ceremony (Sweater & sweatpants, slippers, etc. not allowed)

9. Refund

• Please wear appropriate attire for the ceremony (Sweater & sweatpants, slippers, etc. not allowed)
  

10. Other information

• Title of piece cannot be edited after submission 

• Greetings/bowing not allowed after your turn in the competition (Leave the stage immediately)

• Parking tickets are not provided 

• No food other than water is allowed in the theater

• Organizers are not responsible for the loss of personal items (Lost & found items will get disposed of after 2 weeks of storage)

• Organizers do not offer or buy insurance for injury, illness or accidents that occur during the competition