World of Dance Bay Area

World of Dance Championship Series - Bay Area 2019

Hosted by World of Dance and Str8jacket

World of Dance is the largest International Urban Dance Competition with focus on the art of street dancing and today’s new aged choreography. World of Dance is the largest touring event that embraces Urban Dance and Lifestyle. Hundreds of participants with the country’s top dance teams, and thousands of spectators will partake in a performance festival setting, awarding today’s top dancers with the most prestigious acknowledgements. The 2019 World of Dance Tour promises to deliver an unparalleled experience to both participants and spectators in an effort to build a reputation as the Nation's authority in Urban Dance Culture.

Venue: San Mateo Performing Arts Center

Address: 600 N Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Date: Saturday, August 24, 2019

VIP Doors Open: 2:00PM*

GA Doors Open: 3:00PM*

Show Starts: 4:00PM*

*Subject to change. For up-to-date information on this event, please visit https://www.worldofdance.com/events/wodbay19

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Schedule

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Competition Rules

Terms & Conditions

Please read and review ALL listed rules. Failure to comply with the competition rules below will result in termination of competition placement and possible band from participating at future WOD events.

SUBMISSION PROCESS

ATTENTION TEAMS / DANCERS:

Requirements:

Audition Video

• The audition video may be of your dance group’s most recent performance or rehearsal video.

• Make sure your video showcases the very best of your group’s abilities.

• Unfortunately, we cannot accept dance class footage as an audition video. Entries that include dance class footage will be disqualified.

Competition Entries

• Junior Division

  • All group members must be 17 or under.

  • Groups must have a minimum number of 5 registered dancers.

  • If there are less than 6 (six) registered Junior Division competition entries, the Junior Division competition will be eliminated from that particular WOD Qualifier. Teams originally in the Junior Division will be transferred to the Team Division competition to compete with groups composed of all ages.

• Team Division

  • Groups must have a minimum number of 5 registered dancers.

  • Team Division is for adults, college students, and professional dancers but is open for all ages.

  • Groups can be comprised of dancers who are of mixed ages.

Showcase Entries

• Junior Showcase

  • All group members must be 17 or under.

  • Groups must have a minimum of 5 registered dancers.

• Team Showcase

  • Groups must have a minimum number of 5 registered dancers.

  • Team Division is for adults, college students and professional dancers but is open for all ages.

  • Groups are comprised of dancers who are mixed ages.

• Upper Showcase

  • Groups must have 4 registered dancers or less.

  • Upper Division is for groups, solos, duets, and/or trios ages 18 and over.

Once your group has submitted through our website, the World of Dance Tour Team will begin the audition process. After your video has been evaluated, you will receive an email with your acceptance or waitlisted status.

ACCEPTED EMAIL EXAMPLE:

**All submissions are due 45 days prior to the World of Dance event date of choice. Late submissions of groups / individuals may be subject to an additional registration fee.**

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT PROCESS

The spotlight is almost yours. But first, the paperwork: Once your group has been accepted to compete/perform, you must submit a registration form and payment via the link within the "Congratulations" email. It will require you to add in your dancer information and complete your payment.  

Registration Requirements

• Your registration form must include your group’s bio. It should be a three (3) line bio which will be used to introduce your group’s performance at the World of Dance event.

• Your registration form must include your group’s city of representation.

• Your registration form must include the name of each group member participating in the World of Dance event.

• Ages requirement must follow the submission guidelines on the day of the WOD Qualifier event you are participating in. If not, it will lead to disqualification of your team and removal of your placement.

• If you are in multiple dances the day of the Qualifier, please indicate your group names and the names of individual performers that are in more than one number to account for quick changes. If we are not notified and the schedule has been sent, we cannot guarantee a change in the schedule to accommodate back to back performances.

Payment Requirements

Junior and Team Division Competing Groups 5 or more

• The registration payment is $30 per registered member, per routine.

• There is no registration fee for 2 (two) official directors of the dance group. Your group can have a maximum of 2 (two) directors who will be able to perform with the group (as long as they meet the age requirements per division).

• *FOR JUNIOR DIVISION ONLY - If there are less than 6 (six) registered Junior Division competition entries, the Junior Division competition will be eliminated from that particular WOD Qualifier. Teams originally in the Junior Division will be transferred to the Team Division competition to compete with groups composed of all ages.

Junior and Team Division Showcase Groups of 5 or more

• Registration payment is $20 per registered member.

• There is no registration fee for 2 (two) official directors of the dance group. Your group can have a maximum of 2 (two) directors who will be able to perform with the group.

Junior and Upper Division Showcase Groups of 4 or less

• Registration payment is $50 per registered member for the Division.

• There is no registration fee for 2 (two) official directors of the dance group. Your group can have a maximum of 2 (two) directors who will NOT be able to perform with the group.

**The deadline to turn in registration and payment is 20 days prior to the World of Dance event date. Failure to comply will result in removal from the show or additional fees determined by the Tour Director.**

MUSIC

To complete the screening process, all dance groups must submit performance music 2 weeks prior to the World of Dance event date. All music must be in an mp3 or m4a format, and emailed to music@worldofdance.com. The email format should be as follows:

Email Title: Team Name – Event City

Music Screening Process

After your dance group has submitted your music, the World of Dance Tour Team will make sure it meets our standards. The following rules apply:

• Profanity and inappropriate or offensive language are NOT allowed. Since World of Dance is a family event, all music must be clean. Explicit content is also NOT allowed.

• Music and performance time must not exceed 6 minutes in length.

• The World of Dance Tour Team will send an email to your primary contact, notifying them of whether or not your music has been approved. If changes need to be made, your primary contact will have the opportunity to do so. Pay attention to the eligibility rules! If your group is asked more than twice to clean up and resubmit your music, you will be removed from the event.

• Groups who neglect to send in their music two weeks prior to the event may be removed from the show lineup (up to the discretion of the Tour Director and Stage Manager).

**After your music has been approved, performers will need to provide a backup USB labeled with the group name on it. The music file on the back-up USB must be the same file that was approved by the stage manager. If the music file is switched and violates the language and/or time rule, the performer(s) will no longer be allowed to perform and may be banned from participating at future World of Dance live events.

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