2025 Dance Competition Registration

Welcome to the registration page for

Presented by: Tradición Dance Company & Fox Theatre Pomona

Sunday, June 22, 2025

Estimated competition start time 8:30 a.m.

The competition will take place at

Fox Theatre Pomona

301 S Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91768

THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR ALL ENTRIES IS JUNE 1, 2025

CATEGORIES & LIMITS

Age Categories: Age 8 & Under | Ages 9-13 | Ages 14-17 | Ages 18+

- Solos $40 | 2 Minutes Max

- Duets $50| 2:30 Minutes Max

- Group (Minimum 4 dancers) $65 | 3 Minutes Max

- Production (Mixed Ages Entry for any Genre) $75 | 6 Minutes Max

This competition is based on specific age. Keep in mind younger dancers can compete in older categories however, older dancers cannot compete in younger categories.

GENRES (DANCE STYLES)

Latin Rhythms- Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Mambo, Cumbia, Cha Cha Cha, Punta
World Dance- A folk or ethnic routine that represent any country.
*No Mexican folklorico is allowed in this category as there is a separate competition for this genre.

Mexican social dances are allowed (ex: quebradita, cumbia norteña)

Open- A routine that does not fit in the genres above (ex: Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary etc.) Fusion dances are welcomed in this category.

*If a category has an overwhelming number of entries it may be split into two groups.

ENTRIES

-Timing begins when the music starts and ends when the music ends.

-Points will be deducted if entries go over the time limit.

-Categories with 3 entries or less, may be canceled or merged.

-There is no limit on the quantity of group entries.

-Dancers can only compete in one solo and one duet per genre (Latin Rhythms, Open, World Dance).

-Entries will not be added to the lineup until they are paid.

-There are absolutely no refunds unless category is cancelled.

-If dancers are not present at the time of your entry, the entry will be forfeited.

GUIDELINES

-Registration will begin at 7 a.m. in the theatre lobby.

-All music for entries must be emailed to info@tradiciondc.com by Friday, June 13, 2025.

-All score sheets will be given to the group’s director at the end of the competition.

-There will be NO changes in the line-up once it is emailed, unless an error occurs.

-Videotaping or photography will only be allowed from the back of the theater

-There are no refunds once payment has been submitted.

-It is expected that all participants have proper theater etiquette and respectfully follow instructions from the event staff at all times.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Our Website: Pay Online Here (fees will apply)

Zelle: director@tradiciondc.com (Include group name in the note section)

Cash: Drop off at our studio 237 E. Second St. Pomona, CA 91766

DRESSING AREA

-There will be a designated dressing area for each group inside of the theatre or in the theater courtyard.

-The assigned dressing area is to be used only as a dressing and holding area for dancers.

-Group logos will be posted in the groups assigned section.

-To the respect the privacy of other performers DO NOT bring guests into the dressing areas. these areas are meant for performers and chaperones only!

-All invited guests must sit upstairs in the balcony section.

AUDIENCE ENTRY

-A complimentary wristband will be provided for 1 director per group

and any dancers competing that day.

-These will be delivered only to the group director.

-All other visitors or chaperones must pay admission.

Pre-Ordered Tickets: $15.00

At The Door Price $20.00

-Pre-order tickets must be ordered when submitting entries in the form below.

-General admission seating is only available in the upstairs balcony section.

-Children under 3 are free.

MUSIC

-Remember that your music must be emailed to info@tradiciondc.com no later than Friday, June 13, 2025. In the title of the track include the following:

GROUP NAME_CATEGORY_AGE_NAME_GENRE

Example #1 TRADICION DC_SOLO_8UNDER_LILI_SALSA

Example #2 TRADICION DC_GROUP18+_MERENGUE

-Bring a backup audio device with an AUX plug capability.

-Be present by the sound booth in case backup music is needed.

JUDGING CRITERIA

-Three judges per category will judge each entry.

-Only the two highest scores will be used to calculate the final score.

-The third score will be used to break any tied scores.

-If there is still a tie after the third score is applied, each of the three judges that judged the specific category will be given one point to apply to the entry of choice between the two groups that are tied.

-Group directors will receive all score sheets at the end of the competition.

-Each category will have a 1st, 2nd and, 3rd place trophy.

-Duets will receive 2 medals and a trophy.

-There will be two awards ceremonies.

Ceremony #1 will include all categories in age 8 & under, and ages 9-13. Time TBD

Ceremony #2 will include all categories in ages 14-17, ages 18+, production,

and multi-couple. Time TBD

-Judges will score each entry out of 100 points using the criteria below.

-You must respect the decision and scoring from the judges, ALL scores are final!

-Do not approach the judges about your scores or your entire group may be disqualified from all entries and the competition in its entirety.

-If any questions arise, they must only be addressed with the competition producer, Manny Vizcarra.

Score Sheet Criteria