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Rules/guidelines

Day of Event /  Scoring Procedures /  FAQs

PLEASE READ ALL RULES CAREFULLY

(FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE RULES COULD RESULT IN ROUTINE DEDUCTION OR

DISQUALIFICATION)


Registration

Registration is done through BravO!’s Dance Comp Genie site! To create an account, please

click here. If you already have an account through Dance Comp Genie, simply log in and

select BravO! from the list of available competitions. For help with your account, please

contact the BravO! offices. Registration closes 45 days prior to the event’s start date. All

reserved spots must be completed at this time. Events may reach capacity before the 45-

day point; therefore, it is highly recommended that studios start registrations as soon as

possible to increase your chances of attending your desired event. BravO! reserves the

right to contact studios to confirm attendance and may remove registrations that have not

been confirmed by the account holder either via email or phone. Likewise, BravO! reserves

the right to request a small deposit once an event has reached capacity.


Payment

Billing for BravO! is not processed through Dance Comp Genie! There is no automatic

option for payment on the registration site. When you complete and finalize your entries

online, you are alerting the BravO! office staff that you have completed your registration

process. Invoicing will be emailed to the studio on file 45 days prior to event and full

payment will be due at that time. A copy of your invoice may always be obtained through

your DCG Portal.


Payment is due 30 days prior to the start of each event! Please note that the only methods

of payment for entry fees accepted by BravO! are cash, check, or money order. There is a

$40.00 fee for returned checks. Credit card payments may be accepted with an additional

6% processing fee; however, this method requires communication with BravO!’s office

manager at krista@bravocompetition.com or 402-939-7954. Credit card payments are

processed via Square through square@bravocompetition.com.


Furthermore, no studio will be officially registered for any given competition until their

balance is satisfied in full. In the case that a studio submits payment less than 30 days

prior to the desired competition date, the only acceptable methods of payment will be

cash, bank-issued cashier’s check, money order, or credit card with applicable 10% late fee.


PAYMENT IS NOT ACCEPTED AT THE EVENT. NO EXCEPTIONS!


***Checks sent to BravO! prior to the date of invoicing will be held until 45 days prior to

the competition start date, regardless of when they are received***

NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS! If a change occurs due to performer illness or injury after

your invoice has been issued, the studio will receive credit for the following season for any

full routines that were unable to perform due to the illness/injury. Please note, a doctor’s

note or confirmed test result will be required.


Additional entries that are requested after invoices have been issued will be accepted on a

case-by-case basis and will be charged at full amount with any applicable late fees,

regardless of previously applied discounts. If these late entries are approved by BravO!

staff, payment must be received before they are included in the scheduling. NO CHANGES,

ADDITIONS, OR SCHEDULING REQUESTS will be accommodated after invoices are issued

unless payment has been received in full.

 

Routine Information

Types of Entries


 Solo: 1 performer (*Soloists cannot enter more than one routine within the same

performance category. BravO! may limit the total number of solos per individual

performer at larger events and based on time restraints.)

 Duo/Trio: 2-3 performers (*Duos and Trios compete against one another.)

 Small Group: 4 to 9 performers

 Large Group: 10-19 performers

 Line: 20 or more performers


Time Limits

 Solo: 2 minutes & 45 seconds

 Duo/Trio: 2 minutes & 45 seconds

 Small Group: 3 minutes (purchasing extended time allows for one additional

minute.)

 Large Group: 4 minutes (purchasing extended time allows for one additional

minute.)

 Line: 4 minutes (purchasing extended time allows for one additional minute.)


*Large Groups & Lines placed in the Production Category are automatically allotted 6

minutes. For guidelines on the Production Category, please read our ‘Dance Categories’

section. (Purchasing extended time allows for 2 additional minutes.)

 


Age Divisions

BravO! has six age divisions: Mini, Petite, Junior, Teen, Senior, and Adult. These divisions

have subsets used only in the instance of determining the Top Scoring Category Winner

Medallion (when applicable).  


The age divisions are as follows:

 Mini: 0-5 Years (5 & under years) (*Routines in the Mini Division will compete at the

O!verture level)

 Petite: 6-8 years (6-7 years, 8 years)

 Junior: 9-11 years (9 years, 10 years, 11 years)

 Teen: 12-14 years (12 years, 13 years, 14 years)

 Senior: 15-19 years (15-16 years, 17-19 years)

 Adult: 20+ years (*Performers in the Adult Division will compete at the BravO!

level.)


Determining Age Divisions

Performer’s age will be determined by their age as of January 1st of the current

competition year. The average age of all performers in a Duo/Trio, Group, or Line

determines the age division for that routine. BravO! figures the average by adding the

ages of all performers in a routine divided by the number of performers and DROPPING

THE DECIMAL POINT. For example, if the average age is 12.9, the routine would compete in

the 12 years (Teen) age division.


Any routine containing a performer 20+ years old will automatically be placed in the Adult

Division, regardless of the average age of all performers in that routine.

Please be aware, if a protest arises regarding age, all competitors must be prepared to

present proof of age. All protests must be presented in writing to the BravO! Tour Director

within one half-hour of the incident in question. All protests must be signed. EACH

PERFORMER MUST BRING PROOF OF AGE. We will require this proof be presented in the

event of a protest.

 

Experience Levels

We at BravO! understand that levels are subjective and may vary from different locations

and events. We view levels as a learning/teaching tool to inspire and challenge students to

strive for the next level in their competition experience. Although we, in the office or at

events, cannot make level choices for Studio Directors, our judges or Tour Directors may

suggest that performers move up a level for their next BravO! event. If these suggestions

were provided in previous competitions, we kindly ask that you take these comments into

consideration when creating a new registration.


*PLEASE NOTE: The information provided regarding experience levels is meant as a

guideline. The decision is made at the discretion of each studio owner and/or teacher

based on these guidelines. PLEASE BE SURE TO REEVALUATE AND UPDATE YOUR

PERFORMERS’ EXPERIENCE LEVELS PRIOR TO REGISTRATION FOR A NEW SEASON.

 

O!verture Level

The O!verture level is designed for performers with limited to no competition experience

and/or performers who take an approximate TOTAL of 0-2 hours of dance/acro/rehearsal

lessons per week. While it is not mandatory to enter the O!verture level if you take 2 or

fewer hours per week, it is recommended, especially for newcomers to competition

dancing. O!verture routines are not eligible for any overall certificates of monetary value.

Please note, this is only a guideline, and we leave the final decision to studio discretion.

 

Encore! Level

The Encore! level is designed for performers with moderate competition experience and/or

performers who take a total of 2-5 hours of dance/acro/rehearsal lessons per week.

Performers in this intermediate level typically understand basic technical concepts in their

style and are progressing in technique and performance. Please note, this is only a

guideline, and we leave the final decision to studio discretion.

 

BravO! Level

The BravO! level is designed for performers who display a higher level of technical abilities

and skill and/or have significant competition experience. BravO! level performers generally

take a total of 5 or more hours combined dance/acro/rehearsal lessons per week.

Performers in any of the Talent Categories will automatically be placed in the BravO! level.

Please note, this is only a guideline, and we leave the final decision to studio discretion.


*Please keep in mind, no competition can know how many hours a week a performer is in

the studio or how much competition experience each student has. We trust that

directors/teachers will use sound judgment when entering levels for performers and will

take previous judges’ comments into consideration at the start of each season.

 

Determining Experience Levels

All Duo/Trio, Group, or Line routines will be placed in the experience level of the majority

of the performers, defaulting to the highest possible experience level in the instance of

equal placement. Meaning, if 50% or more of the performers in a routine are O!verture

level, the routine will be placed in the O!verture experience level, even if it contains Encore!

Or BravO! level performers. Likewise, if 50% or more of the performers in a routine are

Encore! level, the routine will be placed in the Encore! experience level, even if it contains

O!verture and/or BravO! level performers. The same applies if 50% or more of the

performers in a routine are BravO! level, the routine will be placed in the BravO! experience

level, even if it contains O!verture & Encore! level performers. Additionally, if routines

contain performers from all three levels, the routine will be placed in the experience level

of the majority of performers. For example: If 30% of performers are O!verture level, 50%

of performers are Encore! level and 20% of performers are BravO! level, the routine will be

placed in the Encore! experience level. If performers are evenly split into different

experience levels (for example 5 O!verture level performers and 5 Encore! level

performers) the routine will be placed in the higher level, so Encore! in this example.

*Please note that the system calculates these routines by performer levels and cannot be

manually changed/overridden for a routine.

 

Dance Categories

Acrobatic Dance

Routine using controlled moves such as walkovers, limbers, handstands, chest rolls, etc.

Can contain gymnastic passes. The majority of the routine must be acrobatic moves.

Routine may contain flexibility or contortionist moves. Must contain dance moves, steps,

and choreography.


Ballet

The routine must consist of ballet technique. Must include classical steps and movements.

No gymnastic/acrobatic tricks allowed. Pointe shoes are not allowed.


Character

Routine portraying an easily recognizable character from a play, movie, television, or

Broadway show; or a stereotype such as a farmer, policeman, etc. Can incorporate dance

and/or acrobatic techniques.


Clogging

Routine utilizing either traditional or contemporary clogging technique and style. Only 3

gymnastic/acrobatic tricks are allowed. No tosses. Over the back lifts, drops, and

partnering moves are permitted.


Contemporary

Interpretive dance using balance, extension, isolations, and control extending beyond jazz

and lyrical. Only 3 gymnastic/acrobatic tricks allowed.


Hip-Hop

The routine must consist primarily of hip-hop technique. May include street dance,

freestyle, funk, ‘pop-n-lock’, break dancing, and acrobatic tricks.


Hoofer

The routine must contain primarily tap technique and tap work. This category is designed

to showcase more of a ‘Stomp/Da Funk’ feel with heavy accent which might include a

cappella and improvisational movement; more of a flat foot style. Only 3

gymnastic/acrobatic tricks allowed.


Jazz

The routine must consist primarily of jazz technique. Only 3 gymnastic/acrobatic tricks

allowed.


Lyrical

The routine should demonstrate balance, extension, and control using lyrical moves set to

the mood and/or lyrics of the music. Only 3 gymnastic/acrobatic tricks allowed.


Modern

The routine must consist of modern technique and movement demonstrating balance,

control, and extension. No gymnastic/acrobatic tricks allowed.


Musical Theatre

Routine featuring any style of dance interpreting a song from a Broadway show or movie

musical.


Novelty

Any style of dance or tumbling that makes ample use of a prop as a part of the

choreography throughout the routine.


Open

Any of our listed categories or combination of listed category styles.

Pointe

The routine must consist of Pointe technique.  No gymnastic/acrobatic tricks allowed.


Production

A group routine incorporating any style of dance or acrobatics with a specific theme. A

production encompasses the full use of the stage, multiple entrances/exits/crossovers,

and multiple focal points.


Tap

The routine must contain primarily tap technique and tap work. Only 3

gymnastic/acrobatic tricks allowed.


Variety

Any style of dance or tumbling that does not easily fit into our other listed categories.

 

Talent Categories

*Please note, these categories will all perform in the BravO! Experience level only,

regardless of the individual or group experience level.


Monologue/Acting

A Monologue is a speech in the dramatic or poetic form performed by one person

speaking his or her thoughts aloud directly to the audience. Monologues can only be

performed by a soloist. The acting category may be entered with any number of performers

and should consist of acting out a scene from a play, movie, television show, commercial,

or novel. The scene can also be original but must be formatted in the same manner as a

standard script.


The acting category may be entered with any number of performers and should consist of

acting out a scene from a play, movie, television show, commercial, or novel. The scene can

also be original but must be formatted in the same manner as a standard script.


Song and Dance

Must contain both singing and any listed category of dancing. All performers will be

judged on both singing and dancing. There must be no other lead vocals anywhere on the

routine track. Up to two handheld wireless microphones will be available for use. If

additional microphones are required, you must contact BravO! at least two weeks in

advance to make arrangements with the Technical Director.


Vocal

Routine may be any type of vocal presentation. No lead vocals will be permitted on music

accompaniment. Backup vocals are allowed. Up to two handheld wireless microphones will

be available for use. If additional microphones are required, you must contact BravO! at

least two weeks in advance to make arrangements with the Technical Director.


Gymnastic/Acrobatic Tricks

BravO! defines a ‘trick’ as any movements that pass through or stop at a fully inverted

(upside-down) position with both feet off the floor (the torso passing or stopping directly

over the top of one’s head/shoulders). BravO! will allow ONLY the following exceptions to

the above trick definition: Handstands, chin stands, headstands, walkovers (non-aerial),

shoulder rolls, cartwheels, and lifts. These listed movements can be performed in any


Adaptive Category


Leo’s Pride is a project near and dear to BravO!’s heart. Named after BravO! owner’s

son Leo, this category is all about showcasing the talent and resilient lion’s heart of

our special needs and equally abled competitors. Routines placed in this adaptive

(Leo’s Pride) category will be scored according to Overture! level guidelines,

regardless of the average level or age of all performers placed within the routine.

Routines placed in Leo’s Pride will also be scheduled nearest to the corresponding

O!Wards time, as a convenience to performers and their families. In addition,

adjudication and special judge’s awards will be announced at the start of every

ceremony for these routines. Adaptive routines may compete in any of the size groups,

from Solo to Line, but will not be eligible in the standard O!verture Overalls as it is a

separate entry type from Dance or Talent. For questions or details on how to enter a

routine in Leo’s Pride, please call our office to speak with a BravO! Representative.

Please Note: Registration in this category is voluntary and does not have any bearing

on the performers being placed in other standard routines with different leveling

placement.


category without deduction and will not be counted as a trick. A gymnastic pass is

considered one trick.

 The following categories cannot contain any gymnastic/acrobatic tricks:

 Ballet, Pointe, & Modern

The following categories can only contain up to three gymnastic/acrobatic tricks:

 Jazz, Tap, Hoofer, Clogging, Lyrical, & Contemporary

Please note, a one-point deduction per judge will be made for any routine that does not

follow these specific rules.


Regional Title Competition

BravO! hosts a Title Competition at each regional event. Eligibility for the Title Competition

is reserved for soloists in the BravO! level of competition. This category will be

incorporated into the standard solo competition and scored/judged on a separate score

sheet from adjudication.  Routines in the Talent Category (Vocal, Song & Dance, and

Monologue/Acting) are not eligible. There are two ways to enter Title: during online

registration and in person at the event. To enter the Title Competition prior to the event,

select the ‘Title’ box when registering the solo routine. At the event, locate the BravO!

Boutique and speak with a BravO! Staff member. When entering at the event, it is important

to do so at least 1 hour prior to the performance time. Each individual performer may only

enter a maximum of three solos in the Title Competition. Previous years’ winners are

eligible to re-compete, even if they are in the same age division unless they are the

National Title Winner for that age division. All performers will be judged for Title during

their regular solo routine.


Each female Title Winner will receive a certificate for a free regional title entry for the

following season (a $40 value), trophy, sash, and crown.


Each male Title Winner will receive a certificate for a free regional title entry for the

following season (a $40 value), plaque, hat, and winner’s certificate.

 

Props

The placement and removal of props is the sole responsibility of the studio. Props must be

freestanding; any scenery or backdrops requiring the use of theater fly bars or special

lighting may not be used. If the stage is littered during a routine (such as petals, leaves,

etc.), please be prepared to clean up immediately after the routine is finished. 


In addition, for safety measures, choreography that allows any performer to be physically placed more

than 6 feet off the ground of any scenic piece or prop could be considered hazardous.

Though the 6-foot height is only a benchmark, BravO! reserves the right to disqualify any

routine that it deems unsafe or that is not in line with the company, state, and local

regulations. Please see a stage manager upon arrival to discuss props prior to unloading.


If a prop is brought onto the stage without prior approval, the routine will be subject to

disqualification. Studios may be financially responsible for damage to any BravO!

equipment (including flooring) that may be caused by studio props and/or performers.


Prop Restrictions

 Fire, swords, knives, and guns are strictly prohibited, including prop versions of the

aforementioned.

 Fog and/or smoke are not permitted.

 Live animals are not permitted.

 The use of helium balloons will be at the discretion of the theatre staff, not the

BravO! Staff. If the theatre staff allows the use of helium balloons, they must be

attached to a weight to ensure they will not float into the lights, causing a possible

fire hazard.

 No form of liquid, glitter, gel, aerosol, powder, etc. may be used. This is to protect

the dance surface and ensure safety for all performers.

 If the stage is littered during a routine, please be prepared to clean up immediately

after the routine is finished.


Please be mindful that the stage and dance floor is a shared space and use forethought

when planning for the use of props. If props are large, difficult to construct, or require

special assistance, please discuss this at least 2 weeks prior to the competition with a

BravO! staff member.

 

Competition Music

All competition music must be uploaded to your online account. The deadline for music

upload will be the corresponding Monday 2 weeks prior to the competition start

date. Dance Comp Genie’s music upload feature currently only supports .mp3 files. If your

music is in a different file format, you may need to convert the files prior to uploading. This

can be done using an online file converter, such as this one. All music must be recorded at

your desired speed and cut into one playable track per routine. Track speed WILL NOT be

adjusted, and multiple tracks are not permitted for one routine. CDs and flash drives with

properly titled routine tracks are the only acceptable form of backup allowed at BravO!


Phones, tablets, and other playback devices may not be permitted at the venue and is up

to the discretion of the staff in emergency cases.


BravO! is not responsible for improper playback of music resulting from poor quality

music files, CDs brought to the competition in poor condition, or incorrect uploads. Please

be sure all back up CDs and flash drives are of adequate quality if/when brought to the

Emcee. Any music remaining at the end of the event will be left with the house staff. BravO!

is not responsible for music left at the venue after the event.


Scheduling of Events

The scheduling of each event will begin approximately 30 days prior to the competition

start date. Schedules are not predetermined and are customized based on varying factors

for each location and venue. While BravO! strives to accommodate city requests, the

scheduling is up to the sole discretion of BravO! and is determined by event counts and

division layouts. It is this reason that placing routines and performers in the correct levels

prior to registration closing is of the upmost importance!


Please note, BravO! cannot guarantee the accommodation of all requests as venue

restrictions, size, and allotted run times are agreed upon in rental contracts. Late entries

will be approved on a case-by-case basis.


Listed dates are the maximum day allowance per competition event. While not all events

may run for the initial posted length of days, BravO! reserves the right to start

competitions on the advertised start date and increase or decrease the length of

competition for any unforeseen circumstances.


Larger show sizes may make a school day start necessary. In these instances, we strive to

impact as few people as possible by scheduling only solos and duo/trios during

traditional school hours. Those unable, or unwilling, to attend due to school obligations

may receive a full refund of entry fees for those school-time routines; however, this

requires prior communication via email to the BravO! offices with the routine information

to be scratched at least a week prior to the event start day. Due to scheduling

uncertainties, we will not move routines to perform later in the session. It is up to the

discretion of BravO! and schedule allowances if a routine may be performed on a latter day

for adjudication only in lieu of a refund in these instances.


Changes, requests, and additions to scheduling is at the sole discretion of BravO! and

must be communicated through the BravO! Office prior to the event.


Final Schedules with awards times and entry numbers will be provided to studios who have

paid in full, including scratched routines, 1 week prior to the start of an event.

*** NO CHANGES WILL BE PERMITTED AT THE COMPETITION! ***


DAY OF EVENT GUIDELINES


General Information

Generally, the doors to the venue will open one hour prior to the start of the competition.

In the rare occasions that this time changes, this information will be displayed on the

timetable. This time allows performers and spectators access to the lobby, dressing rooms,

and the BravO! Boutique. The doors to the auditorium will open 30 minutes prior to the

first performance.


*While BravO! does not change the start time of its events after scheduling, routines may

end up running one hour or more ahead of schedule. Please be prepared for this

possibility.


BravO! is not responsible for any trophies, photographs, costume pieces, etc. not picked

up by the end of the competition weekend. Studios will be required to pay for shipping &

handling for any trophies or awards not picked up by the end of the competition weekend.

Personal items will be left at the venue. Trophies and awards will only be sent out by

BravO! if contacted by the studio and payment of shipping is settled.

*Solicitation or advertising of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

*Please secure personal property, as BravO! is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.


Theatre Guidelines

 Please enter and exit between performances only.

 Food and drink inside the auditorium is up to the discretion of the venue. Please

follow venue guidelines and posted signs.

 Baby powder, rosin, or any other forms of powders are strictly prohibited in the

entire facility. Failure to comply with this regulation will be grounds for immediate

disqualification.

 Smoking is not prohibited inside the building. Please check for specific rules on

smoking with the individual venue.

 It is recommended that all performers wear a cover-up while in the theater or any

other public area of the venue.

 Restricted areas are for BravO! Staff access only. DO NOT ENTER.

 Applause and cheering are welcomed and encouraged. However, screaming will not

be tolerated. Please be respectful and supportive of all performers and understand

that any excessively loud talking or cheering can distract the performers and/or

judges from the performances.

 Spectator and performer ticketing/admission is included with registration and

cover fees as paid by your studio/group. Seating is considered GA (general

admission) and is first come, first serve. We ask that you do not hold seats for

spectators that are not present. Theater/venue ushers and house crowd

management teams may enforce their seating policies.

 Photography and videography is not permitted during performances! BravO!

reserves the right to deduct points from a performance or studio for violation of

this rule.

 Only same gender parents and teachers are allowed in the corresponding dressing

rooms. Any violations of this policy should be reported to BravO! touring staff

members.


Backstage Regulations

ALL ROUTINES MUST CHECK IN WITH THE STAGE MANAGER PRIOR TO THEIR PERFORMANCE.

Please send one representative to check in with the BravO! Stage Manager. Routines will

not be considered checked in and ready for performance until all performers are in the

backstage area. The Stage Manager will line routines up accordingly backstage. If a quick

change is not involved, routines are expected to check in NO LESS THAN 5 ACTS PRIOR TO

THEIR SCHEDULED PERFORMANCE. Failure to do so may result in the routine being skipped

or penalized. Please notify the Stage Manager at the time of check in if the routine has any

props, starts offstage, has any false endings, requires the use of a microphone, or any

other special notes that may be helpful for the BravO! staff.


 Teachers and performers are allowed backstage only during their routine or when

directed by the BravO! Stage Manager. Due to limited space backstage, spectators

(and supporting friends by watching from backstage) is prohibited.

 Performers are not allowed to occupy wing space unless they are active performers

in the routine on stage.

 No food or drinks will be allowed in the backstage area or in the dressing rooms.

 BravO! is not responsible for any items left in the theater or dressing rooms. When

possible, lost items will be left with the venue’s lost & found.


Walk Offs or Incomplete Routines

Any routine that is not completed or experiences a walk off will not be eligible for a re-

score and receives an automatic deduction. The performer may be allowed to re-perform

the routine at the Tour Director’s discretion for any number of factors such as age, time, or

overall competition experience.


Competing Out of Order

Routines are expected to be performed in the order they are scheduled. In all cases,

routines must be performed before the awards session in which they are scheduled in

order to qualify for any applicable awards. If the routine cannot be performed before the

awards session in which it is scheduled for any reason, it may be performed for judges’

comments and adjudication only. Each BravO! Competition is run in numerical order.

However, you may be asked to compete out of sequence to avoid a delay. Please be

prepared to perform at least 1 hour earlier than your scheduled performance time as

BravO! events tend to run ahead of schedule. Points will be deducted if a routine does not

perform when scheduled unless the Stage Manager and/or Competition Director grants

permission to perform outside of the scheduled time.

BravO! understands that there may be unavoidable quick changes in the schedule. We ask

that quick changes take place in 3 routines or less to avoid further complications.


Awards (Regionals)


Adjudicated Plaques/Placement Pins

One Platinum, Elite High Gold, High Gold, Gold, Silver, or Bronze plaque will be awarded to

every Solo, Duo/Trio, Small Group, Large Group, and Line routine. There is only one plaque

awarded per routine. For Duo/Trio, Small Group, Large Group, and Line routines,

corresponding adjudication pins will be given to each participant. There may be multiple

Platinum, Elite High Gold, High Gold, Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards in each age division

and category.


Overall Awards

Overall High Point Awards are given out for each age division, experience level, and group

size. The number of placements awarded is dependent on the number of participants

within each age division, experience level, and group size. For Solos, this number is based

on the number of individual performers. For Duo/Trios, Small Groups, Large Groups, and


Lines, this number is based on the total number of routines within the age division,

experience level, and group size. Overall Regional Entry Certificates are only given to

BravO! and Encore! level routines that receive the highest score in their age division,

experience level, and group size. If there are less than four participants, a Regional Entry

Certificate will not be awarded (the top scoring contestant will still receive their

placement and medal). All Talent Category routines will be combined (within a level and

age division) for separate Overall Awards. Likewise, all Leo’s Pride routines will be

combined (within a level and age division) for separate Overall Awards.

Please note: Overall Award Certificates are only valid for the following Regional

Competition Season and can only be applied to Regional Competition Fees. Certificates

must be applied before payment by submitting documentation to the BravO! offices prior

to invoicing.


Top Overall Solo

Awarded to the Soloist who receives the highest score in their age division (Mini, Petite,

Junior, Teen, Senior, or Adult) and experience level. At least four different contestants must

be entered in the age division and experience level to award a Regional Entry Certificate to

the top scoring routine. BravO! Level top scoring Soloists receive a $75 Regional Entry

Certificate. Encore! Level top scoring Soloists receive a $50 Regional Entry Certificate.


Top Overall Duo/Trio

Awarded to the Duo/Trio that receives the highest score in their age division (Mini, Petite,

Junior, Teen, Senior, or Adult) and experience level. At least four routines must be entered

in the age division and experience level to award a Regional Entry Certificate to the top

scoring routine. BravO! Level top scoring Duo/Trios receive a $100 Regional Entry

Certificate. Encore! Level top scoring Duo/Trios receive a $50 Regional Entry Certificate.


Top Overall Small Group

Awarded to the Small Group that receives the highest score in their age division (Mini,

Petite, Junior, Teen, Senior, or Adult) and experience level. At least four routines must be

entered in the age division and experience level to award a Regional Entry Certificate to

the top scoring routine. BravO! Level top scoring Small Groups receive a $150 Regional

Entry Certificate. Encore! Level top scoring Small Groups receive a $75 Regional Entry

Certificate.


Top Overall Large Group

Awarded to the Large Group that receives the highest score in their age division (Mini,

Petite, Junior, Teen, Senior, or Adult) and experience level. At least four routines must be

entered in the age division and experience level to award a Regional Entry Certificate to

the top scoring routine. BravO! Level top scoring Large Groups receive a $150 Regional


Entry Certificate. Encore! Level top scoring Large Groups receive a $75 Regional Entry

Certificate.


Top Overall Line

Awarded to the Line that receives the highest score in their age division (Mini, Petite,

Junior, Teen, Senior, or Adult) and experience level. At least four routines must be entered

in the age division and experience level to award a Regional Entry Certificate to the top

scoring routine. BravO! Level top scoring Lines receive a $200 Regional Entry Certificate.

Encore! Level top scoring Lines receive a $100 Regional Entry Certificate.

Please note: There are separate Overall Awards for Talent Category Routines (Song &

Dance, Monologue/Acting, and Vocal) and Leo’s Pride Routines.


Top Scoring Category Winner

When there is more than one Platinum awarded in the same age division, experience level,

and category, a special medallion will be given to the highest scoring Platinum awarded. If

there is a tie for the top score, each routine will receive the Top Scoring Category Winner

Medallion. Top Scoring Category Winner Medallions will not be given out in a specific age

division, experience level, and category if there are not at least two Platinum scored

routines.


Additional Awards

Most Photogenic

Any performer is eligible to enter the Most Photogenic Contest. There are two age

divisions for Most Photogenic: 11 & under and 12 & over. The award category may only be

entered at the event; please do not send in photos or payment for photogenic entries

prior to the event. The cutoff for entry submission is 30 minutes prior to the award

ceremony in which the routine will be presented. Most Photogenic Awards will be given

out at the last award ceremony of the weekend in which the age divisions eligible for the

award will be present. (For example, the last time Petites and Juniors will be on stage for

an award ceremony is when the 11 & under Most Photogenic Award will be presented).

Photographs submitted for Most Photogenic must be individual performer shots only.

Group photos will not be eligible. A 5×7 or 8×10 photo in color or black and white must be

submitted. Name, age, studio, and a routine number that the performer is in must be

written on the back of each photo. Submitted photograph, completed entry form, and

submission fee must be turned in at the BravO! Boutique.


For questions regarding the presentation of the Most Photogenic Awards, communicate

with the onsite Tour Director. Photographs will be available for pick up after the

corresponding award ceremony at the BravO! Boutique. The Regional Most Photogenic

winners will receive a certificate for one free photograph of their choice from DancePixs

the weekend of the competition.


Please note: BravO! is not responsible for any photographs left at the event. It is up to the

discretion of the onsite Merchandise Manager if photographs will be left with venue Lost

and Found or returned to the BravO! Office. Photographs that are sent back to the BravO!

Office will be mailed back to participants upon request only, and the participant/studio

will be responsible for paying the shipping & handling fees.


Excellence in Technique

During each Solo Award Ceremony, the judges will present one Excellence in Technique

award. This award is given to the performer who performs with outstanding technique

throughout their solo routine.


Excellence in Showmanship

During each Solo Award Ceremony, the judges will present one Excellence in Showmanship

award. This award is given to the performer who performs with outstanding showmanship

throughout their solo routine.


Inaside Scholarships

During each Solo Award Ceremony, the judges will present one Inaside Summer Intensive

Scholarship. This award is given to a performer the judges feel has immense potential in

their craft.


IAX Scholarships

During each Solo Award Ceremony, the judges will present one IAX Convention Scholarship.

This award is given to a performer the judges feel has a drive to learn and grow their

abilities.


Judge’s Choice Costume

During each Group Award Ceremony, the judges will present one Judge’s Choice Costume

Award to the routine with the costume they felt most accentuated the piece. Small Groups,

Large Groups, and Lines in any age group, experience level, and category are eligible.


Top Choreography

During each Group Award Ceremony, the judges will present Choreography Awards to the

routines.


Special Judges Award

These are subjective awards that are given directly from the individual judges for routines

that caught their attention and/or possess a unique quality.


Entertainment Awards

During each Group Award Ceremony, the judges will present Entertainment Awards to the

routines deemed ‘Most Entertaining’ within each experience level. Small Groups, Large

Groups, and Lines in any age group, experience level, and category are eligible.

Outstanding Performance Award

During each Group Award Ceremony, the judges will present one Outstanding Performance

Awards to the group routine showcasing an overall outstanding presentation. Small

Groups, Large Groups, and Lines in any age division, experience level, and category are

eligible.


Standing O!vation Award

During each Group Award Ceremony, the judges will present one Standing O!vation Award

to the group routine that had that ‘WOW Factor’ and encompasses the total package:

costume, technique, execution, stage, etc. Small Groups, Large Groups, and Lines in any

age division, experience level, and category are eligible. One Standing O!vation Award will

be presented during each Group Award Ceremony.


BravO! High Point Award

There are only two BravO! High Point Awards given during each competition weekend. The

BravO! High Point Award is presented to the highest scoring BravO! level Small Group,

Large Group, or Line Dance routine of the entire weekend for each age division. There are

two age divisions for BravO! High Point: 11 & under and 12 & over. Only BravO! Level Small

Groups, Large Groups, and Lines in any age division and category are eligible. If there are

no BravO! level routines within an age division, no BravO! High Point Award will be given.

Please Note: Talent routines are not eligible for High Point.


FAQs

How do I register for a BravO! Competition?

Registration for all BravO! events is done through Dance Comp Genie! If you already have a

Dance Comp Genie account, simply login and select BravO! from the available list of

competitions.

If you do not have a Dance Comp Genie account, go

to bravocompetition.dancecompgenie.com and click the ‘Create New Account’ tab.

Please note: General registration for each season opens in September. The opening date

for registration will be announced via Social Media. For an exact date of registration

opening, please contact BravO! offices in August prior to the new season.

Do you accept Independent Entries?

BravO! no longer accepts independent entries. All registrants but be associated with a

studio account holder.

Is there a minimum routine or performer count required?

BravO! may require a minimum routine count of 5 and a performer count of 2 unique

participants to create a registration for select locations. Studios may contact the offices to

request an exception.

Where can I find pricing information?

Pricing information is available in your Dance Comp Genie account. You will find a link on

the right-hand side of the page titled ‘Fees’. BravO! Staff can only share pricing

information over the phone or via email with authenticated studio owners or authorized

representatives from studios. If you are a parent inquiring about pricing information,

please speak with your Studio Owner.

What are the time limits for routines? What if a routine exceeds the time limit?

Time limits are as follows:

 Solos: 2 minutes 45 seconds (No extended time allowed)

 Duo/Trios: 2 minutes 45 seconds (No extended time allowed)

 Small Groups: 3 minutes

 Large Groups: 4 minutes

 Lines: 4 minutes

 Productions (Large Group & Lines Only): 6 minutes


Solos and Duo/Trios are not allowed to exceed the above time limits. There is, however, an

approximate 15 second grace period. For Small Groups, Large Groups, and Lines you may

purchase extended time. Extended time adds 1 minute to Small Groups, Large Groups, and

Lines and 2 minutes to any Production category groups.


What is the Registration Deadline?

Registration must be completed, in full, 45 days prior to the start date of the competition.

All blank reserved routines will be removed, and studios will be invoiced at this time.

Studios do not have to have all the information into the system at the time of reserving

routines, but a registration is not considered complete and accepted until routine

information and rosters are completed. A city may become full sooner than 45 days prior,

so it is highly recommended to start registrations as early as possible. BravO! does not

accept deposits or payment prior to invoicing, but may require a deposit for locations that

reach capacity prior to registration closing. Studios may be contacted to verify

reservations and removed in the event that there is no communication/confirmation from

the account holder. It is the responsibility of the studios to ensure all contact information

is correct and current in Dance Comp Genie Software.


Why can’t I see the city I want to select in the drop-down menu?

A city not being available in the drop-down menu could mean two things. Either it is past

the 45-day registration deadline, or the city has reached full routine capacity.

Competitions will only be marked as Sold Out once we have confirmed all projected

routines. However, the city may be put on hold prior to being marked as Sold Out if we are

in the process of finalizing projected entries. This is to ensure we do not find ourselves in

an oversold scenario in which we are either unable to see all registered routines in the

allotted time, or the addition of any routines would create a strenuous and overly long

schedule for performers and studios.


To indicate the number of routines you plan to bring ahead of time, you may log in to your

account once registration opens in September and set a projected number of routines.


Please note this will prompt the BravO! Staff to follow up via phone call and/or email to

verify this number and your attendance. If we are unable to communicate with you

regarding your projected number of routines within a week of your registration, your

projected routine slots may be subject to forfeiture.


How do you schedule your competitions?

BravO! complies schedules based on the needs of each individual competition. There is not

a set format. Each schedule is set based on the breakdown of entries (Solos, Duo/Trios,

Groups, and Lines) for that particular city. We do not know this breakdown until all entries

have been processed. At that time, we set a schedule that will be most accommodating to

all participants as a whole. This allows us to utilize competition time in the most efficient

way possible. This would not be possible if we were to follow a predetermined format.

When Will I Receive My Schedule & Routine Numbers?

Paid Studios will receive their routine numbers and final scheduled performance times one

week prior to the competition. Also, a timetable for the event will be posted to the BravO!

website one week prior.


When do doors open for the Competition?

Doors will usually open approximately 1 hour prior to the competition start time but are

subject to venue and school restrictions.


How will I receive my critiques & score sheets?

Critiques and score sheets will all be available online after the competition weekend in

your Dance Comp Genie portal. In most cases, critiques and score sheets are uploaded and

available for viewing/downloading the following Tuesday after the competition weekend.

In the event of a delay due to unforeseen circumstances, you will be notified of the delay

by the BravO! Office.


To view critiques, log in to your Dance Comp Genie account from the BravO! website. Then,

navigate to your event registration. There will be separate buttons for critiques and scores

once these have gone live. You can share videos critiques by copying the access code at

the top of your video.dancecompgenie page.


How does music upload work?

It is mandatory that all competition music is uploaded 2 weeks prior to the start date of

the competition. BravO! does not accept any other form of music. To upload music, log in

to your account and click the ‘Upload Music’ tab. Once there, you will see a list of your

routine titles. Click the ‘Browse’ button next to the corresponding routine name and select

the music file for that routine. We recommend checking to be sure the correct music file 

LEO'S PRIDE (ADAPTIVE CATEGORY) - NEW!

Leo’s Pride is a project near and dear to BravO!’s heart. Named after BravO! owner’s son Leo, this category is all about showcasing the talent and heart of our special needs and equally abled competitors. Routines placed in this adaptive (Leo’s Pride) category will be scored according to Overture! level guidelines, regardless of the average level or age of all the dancer’s placed within the routine. Routines placed in Leo’s Pride will also be scheduled nearest to the corresponding O!wards time, as a convenience to performers and their families. In addition, adjudication and special judge’s awards will be announced at the start of every ceremony for these routines. Adaptive routines may compete in any of the size groups from solo to line but will not be eligible in the standard O!verture overalls as it is a separate entry type from Dance or Talent. For questions or details on how to enter a routine in Leo’s Pride, please call our offices to speak with a BravO! Representative. 


Please Note: Registration in this category is voluntary and does not have any bearing on the dancers being placed in other standard routines with different leveling placement 



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