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Rules and Policies
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This event is sanctioned by and conducted under the rules and regulations of the National Dance Council of America, Inc. The NDCA Rule book is available on line at www.ndca.org
Additional rules and costumes requirements relating to this specific competition are listed below.
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Costume Guidelines
Any competitor who wears a costume deemed by the organizers to be unsuitable will be requested to change. If such request is not followed, the competitor will not be allowed to dance and their entry will be canceled. Specific costume rules are listed below:
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Amateur Couples (Jr. Youth Adult)
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Below are the costume specifications for all amateur costumed events. No entry will be considered fully accepted without final costume approval. All Junior, Youth & Adult Amateur costumes of competitors in Utah should be approved by Sharon Holman (801) 623-2911 (Mobile) prior to March 1, 2012. All competitors must be approved no later than one hour before their event.
WOMEN
1. Regular cut dance trunks and fishnet hose must be worn.
2. Straps over both shoulders of at least one inch in width are required. If multiple straps go over a shoulder at least one strap must be the required one inch width from front to back. Halter tops or designs that resemble them are not permitted unless they also have the required one inch straps.
3. Lower backs must be covered with a solid fabric from a point five (5) inches above the waist line.
4. Sheer fabric may be used on the arms and the bodice in the front from the bust-line up and in the back from a point five inches above the waist. Straps are not required when colored sheer fabric is used over the shoulders.
5. Skirts may be broken or slitted from the trunk line down, but must cover the legs to mid-thigh when not in motion.
6. Skin from the front to a point several inches behind the sides (axilla-line) must be covered.
7. Cutouts and skin-tone fabric will not be allowed if deemed by the organizers to be inappropriate.
8. Unitards are not allowed.
MEN
1. Costumes appropriate to the style.
2. Latin shirts for Adult Amateur & Youth competitors may be open to a point eight inches down from the Supra Sternal Notch (Jugular Notch) .
3. Latin shirts for Junior & Pre-Teen competitors may be open down to the sternum.
4. Sheer fabric may only be worn on the arm. No sleeveless shirts.
5. No earrings allowed
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Pre teen I & II championship boys
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Pre-Teen I & II boys must dress as listed below.
(1) Trousers
(a) Black or dark blue color only
(b) High waist optional
(c) Underfoot strap optional
(d) Satin stripes are not allowed.
(2) Shirts
(a) Plain white or black long sleeved collared shirt only
(b) No pleats or ribbing
(c) Sleeves to be worn at wrist length
(3) Sweaters and vests are not allowed.
(4) Tie - Black color only, may be either straight or bow
(5) Socks - Black or dark blue color only
(6) Shoes- Heel height not to exceed 1.5 inches
(7) Materials - Fabrics must be plain, ie: cotton, polyester, cotton/polyester blend, wool blend
(a) No satin or shiny fabrics
(b) No glitter, metallic thread, patterns or sequins allowed
(c) Decorations - not allowed
(8) Makeup - Not allowed
(9) Hairstyle - Long hair must be worn in a pony tail
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Pre-teen I & II championship girls
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Pre-Teen I & II girls must dress as listed below.
(1) Skirt with top or simple dress with attached under garment or leotard top with full skirt
(2) Skirts
(a) Plain or pleated with minimum 1 to maximum 3 half circles. One plain simple underskirt allowed which is no larger or longer than top layer, and is the same or similar color as the outer skirt
(b) No uneven hem lines, use of boning, frills, splits, openings, fishing line, or edging (including "lettuce edging"). Edging or trim of any kind, including ribbon, satin, lace, sequins, etc, is not allowed. A simple hem is required.
(c) Length of skirt must not be shorter than 3 inches above the knee cap and no longer than 1 inch below the knee cap
(3) Necklines
(a) Boat, high neck, v-neck, sweetheart, 'peter pan' collar, and regular collar are allowed. Edging or trim of any kind, including ribbon, satin, lace, sequins, etc, is not allowed.
(4) Sleeves
(a) Long, short, elbow length, cap, puff. or sleeveless styles are allowed
(b) Cannot be replaced by trimmings, frills, or edging on the shoulder line
(c) No "finger loops" allowed
(5) Materials
(a) Fabrics MUST be only one color throughout
(b) No glitter, metallic thread, or fabric creating 'light or pattern effects'
(c) No use of feathers, fringes, bows, belts, frills or sequins
(d) No flesh color fabric
(e) Any use of color coordinated 'see through' fabric must be lined from waist to shoulder; for use on arms no lining is needed
(f) Satin or lace (or similar fabric) is not allowed. Lycra, Spandex, Polyester, plain velvet, and jersey is encouraged.
(6) Shoes
(a) Heel height not to exceed 1.5 inches, and must be block heel style if a dance shoe
(7) Other
(a) No use of arm bands, chokers or headbands
(b) No decoration is allowed on dress or in hair
(c) No jewelry is allowed
(d) No makeup allowed
(e) Use of fake eyelashes, fake fingernails, colored or glitter hairspray is forbidden
(f) Socks: White ankle socks (may have a small amount of lace) or flesh colored pantyhose must be worn
(g) No fishnet tights
(h) Gathering or shirring on the bodice is not allowed.
(i) Edging or trim on the bodice is not allowed.
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Syllabus events - Boys
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Boys entered in all syllabus events must dress as listed below.
(1) Trousers
(a) Black or dark blue color only
(b) High waist optional
(c) Underfoot strap optional
(d) Satin stripes are not allowed.
(2) Shirts
(a) Plain white long-sleeved collared shirt only
(b) No pleats or ribbing
(c) Sleeves to be worn at wrist length
(3) Sweaters and vests are not allowed.
(4) Tie - Black color only, may be either straight or bow
(5) Socks - Black or dark blue color only
(6) Shoes- no restrictions.
(7) Materials - Fabrics must be plain, ie: cotton, polyester, cotton/polyester blend, wool blend
(a) No satin or shiny fabrics
(b) No glitter, metallic thread, patterns or sequins allowed
(c) Decorations - not allowed
(8) Makeup - Not allowed
(9) Hairstyle - Long hair must be worn in a pony tail
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Syllabus events - Girls
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Girls entered in all syllabus events must dress as listed below.
(1) A black skirt and a white top must be worn.
(2) Skirts
(a) Plain or pleated with minimum 1 to maximum 3 half circles. One plain simple underskirt allowed which is no larger or longer than top layer, and is the same or similar color as the outer skirt
(b) No uneven hem lines, use of boning, frills, splits, openings, fishing line, or edging (including "lettuce edging"). Edging or trim of any kind, including ribbon, satin, lace, sequins, etc, is not allowed. A simple hem is required.
(c) Length of skirt must be at least knee length.
(3) Necklines
(a) Boat, high neck, v-neck, sweetheart, 'peter pan' collar, and regular collar are allowed. Edging or trim of any kind, including ribbon, satin, lace, sequins, etc, is not allowed.
(4) Sleeves
(a) Long, short, elbow length, cap, or puff styles are allowed
(b) Cannot be replaced by trimmings, frills, or edging on the shoulder line
(c) No "finger loops" allowed
(5) Materials
(a) No glitter, metallic thread, or fabric creating 'light or pattern effects'
(b) No use of feathers, fringes, bows, belts, frills or sequins
(c) Any use of color coordinated 'see through' fabric must be lined from waist to shoulder; for use on arms no lining is needed
(d) Satin or lace (or similar fabric) is not allowed. Lycra, Spandex, Polyester, plain velvet, and jersey is encouraged.
(6) Shoes
(a) No restrictions.
(7) Other
(a) No use of arm bands, chokers or headbands
(b) No decoration is allowed on dress or in hair
(c) No jewelry is allowed, other than small earrings
(d) Basic makeup is allowed for Elementary School girls. Competition makeup is allowed for Junior High School, and High School girls.
(e) Socks: White ankle socks (may have a small amount of lace), flesh colored pantyhose, or fishnets must be worn
(f) Gathering or shirring on the bodice is not allowed.
(g) Edging or trim on the top is not allowed.
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