Rules and Regulations 2021
The following rules apply for SONIC dance competitions.
Registration
SONIC is open to all dance studios and schools as well as individuals (the studio fee applies to groups and individuals alike). Professionals (teachers, performers etc.) whose main income source is dance are only allowed to compete in the teacher category.
One round only
The competition will be done in one round, no pre-qualification.
Age categories:
Number of dancers:
Categories:
Time limits*:
No time limits for special & para dance
Copyright infringement:
Props:
Acrobatic tricks:
Deadlines:
Registration ends 30 days before the event. Entries are limited. Changes in upload of music or registered dances after the deadline are possible, but are charged a handling fee of 30€.
Awards:
1st, 2nd and 3rd place are awarded in all categories. The highest scoring dances in each age group will receive 150€, the studio/school with the highest average scores will receive a special award. There will also be an award for best choreography.
Scoring:
Technique: 50%
Choreography: 20%
Level of difficulty: 15%
Overall impression: 15%
Competition etiquette:
When backstage, please keep quiet as to not distract the dancers currently on stage. Teachers are not permitted to give clues to dancers on stage or dance along in the wings. Keep wings clear for formation changes and quick changes. Only one teacher is permitted backstage with any dancer/group.
Important:
No offensive or explicit language in music! Please use age appropriate costumes and choreography. All judging decisions are final.