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danzaentries — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:07:18 CDT

THIS WEBSITE HAS MOVED. PLEASE VISIT US ON www.danzfun.co.za/danza

Danza is a HFADTA funded competition, hosted by HFADTA & Danzfun Studio. We host these competitions every year but from this year we invite amateur dancers from all walks of life to showcase their talent. Dancers affiliated with studios and dancers who have no dance training may enter this competition.

The Challenge:
We want to see what you can do. Competitiors need to choreograph their own routines. We don't want to see the perfect routine, we want to see your unique and individual routine. Routines that contain a little of your own personality and personal touch.

SO YOU THINK YOU HAVE TALENT - SHOW US!

CASH PRIZES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER AWARDS!

CONTACT US

danzaentries — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 06:31:11 CST

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Fill in our online entry form

Fax: 086 516 2260

ENTRY FORMS & FEES

danzaentries — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 06:30:47 CST

Acceptance for final invites due 3 August 2007. (no exceptions)
Entry fees due 9 August 2007

Send a blank e-mail or fax and an entry form and information booklet will be sent to you

DANZA 2007 COMPETITION ENTRY FORM
Copyright. 2006. Danza Synergy. All Rights Reserved
Tel: 082-510-6677 Fax: 086 516 2261

online entry

E-mail: danzaentries

Entry fees and music due 2 weeks prior to the competition. Music can be sent via e-mail.

Entry Fees: (per person, per entry)
R20.00 - Qualifying Rounds
R40.00 - Semi-Final Round
R60.00 - Final Defending Champ
R60.00 - Challenge Champ (solo champ, couples champ)
R60.00 - Challenge Champ (trio champ, team champ)
R70.00 - Challenge Champ (Entertainment champ)
R70.00 - Challenge Champ (Mr. & Miss Danza)
R80.00 - Challenge Champ (Champ of Champs)

In the event of 1 entry for Finals, you're entry fee will be higher than the fees stated above.

Please use separate entry form per category & section entered.

Alternatively, e-mail your entry information as follows(per entry):

Round:
Challenge:
Division:
Category:
Section:

Name, Surname, Age per competitor

You can fax your entries, e-mail your entry form or entry information through to us.

Please see Rules & Regulations if not sure how to fill in the entry form, as only completed entry forms will be accepted.

See Comp Info

SCHEDULES

danzaentries — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 06:28:12 CST

Qualifying Round 01 - 03 May 2008

As we cannot predict how long the placement ceremonies will take, all competitors arrive at the same time. Audience member tickets does allow you to enter and exit throughout the day though.

Schedule will be posted closer to the time!

EVENTS CALENDAR

danzaentries — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 06:27:41 CST

2008 Calender of Events

Dates subject to change based on venue availability
Based on venue availability, see new dates below

QUALIFYING ROUND 01
03 May 2008

QUALIFYING ROUND 02

26 July 2008

Venue:
To be confirmed

Venue:

To be confirmed

SEMI-FINAL

30 August 2008

Venue:

Venue:
To be confirmed

FINAL

25 October 2008

Venue:

Venue to be confirmed

Dates & venues will be posted for all rounds, closer to the time

Awards,Grading, Placement

danzaentries — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:35:10 CST

Cash Prizes & Other Awards
Round All Receive 1st place Winner Receives
Qualifying Certificate R80.00

Semi-Final Certificate
Semi-Final Badge R150.00

Final Certificate R300.00
Finalist Badge Champion Badge

Points & Judging
Per competition, you can be awarded a maximum of 200 points.

GRADING & PLACEMENT

Grading is awarded during the Qualifying and Semi-Final Rounds.

Placement is awarded during the Final Round.

During the Challenge Champ sections, you compete for the Champion title only.

Grading

Grading is awarded based on points received per entry

High Gold (180-200 points)
Gold (160-179 points)
High Silver (140-159 points)
Silver (120-139 points)
High Bronze (90-119 points)
Bronze (70-89 points)
Red (0-69 points)

Placement

1st, 2nd, 3rd place

Based on points received

Placement Announcements:

For Defending Champ sections, all 3 placements will be announced

For Challenge Champ sections, all placements will be announced.

AWARDS:

Danza jackets are available to anyone. See example below. To place and order or see available sizes: orders/bookings. Please note a 50% deposit is required.

Normal Jackets

Colours jacket kids

Teen/Adult colours jacket

If selected as a semi-finalist or finalist, you will need the jacket as you will receive a badge to sew onto your jacket.

Colours jackets are available to Champions only, with the submission of your official colours letter.

Orders for jackets can be placed on the website (orders&bookings) or at the end of each round.

Qualifying Rounds:
Every single competitor will receive a grading certificate

Semi-Final Round
Every single competitor will receive a grading certificate,
and a Semi-Finalist 2007 badge.

This badge is to be worked onto the sleeve of your black Danza jacket.

Final Round
Every single competitor will receive a placement certificate,
a Finalist 2007 badge, and a placement medal. 1st place winners will receive a trophy as well as 2nd-6th placements for champ of champs.

This badge is to be worked onto the sleeve of you black Danza jacket.

Champions are now allowed to work their Champ Title badge onto the sleeve of their colours jacket.

1st placements/champions

All competitors who are placed 1st for any challenge, are awarded with their colours. You will receive an official colours letter, which means that you are now allowed to purchase your colours jacket.

Colour jackets are used in order for champions to be recognised.

Award Ceremony
Takes place at the end of every competition.
Competitiors 1st receive their certificates, badges and trophies.
Next, invitations are issued, either to the semi-finals or finals
Lastly, title changes are awarded.

Competitors not present during the awards ceremony, will forfeit any awards, invitations and/or title changes

Challenge Champ

danzaentries — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:28:49 CST

Entry fee for this round.

This challenge only takes place during the final round.

The difference between the defending champ & challenge champ is this:

- Defending Champ awards the champ title per category/section division for example Street1 Solo Champ Teen/Adult

-Challenge Champ awards the champ title overall for example, best solo dancer overall, best couple overall, best trio overall

-Challenge Champ has categories that are nomination based, and nominations are based on entertainment value, regardless of the marks received.

-Procedures work differently. See below.

Dress Code:
Competitors dress according to their highest title for example: if you're highest title is advanced, you dress accordingly. The only challenge sections which excludes all title rules are the miss danza, champ of champs and entertainment champ sections.

CHALLENGE CHAMP

Challenge champ awards competitors with the overall champ title.

It also works differently than the defending champ heat. Below we explain the procedure for each challenge champ section.
Pre-selected tracks will be e-mailed to you, except for the champ of champs section, where you will receive your cd at the semi-final.

Dress Code: as above

Music: explained under each section

Tricks: there is no trick limitations on challenge champ sections. Anything goes!

Awards: Finalist badge per entry, 2nd & 3rd receive medals, 1st receives Cash Prize, and a placement certificate per entry

Champ of champs: all will receive a trophy, badge & placement certificates

Invitations: Same as defending champ

SOLO, COUPLE, TRIO, TEAM CHAMP

x3 selected per division for solo, couples, trio and team. Any style/category can be used for this routine.

During this section, all competitors will compete at the same time. All three competitors are called to the floor. Your choreography has to be of such a nature that you move around the floor. Judges rotate on the dance floor, looking for the dancer/dancers that catches their eye. The more you move, the more you will be seen.

Music for this heat:
3 tracks will be available. An audience member will be invited to draw a track number and all competitors will dance to the same track. This can be music from any genre, so be prepared for anything.

ENTERTAINMENT CHAMP

x5 overall competitors are selected based on entertainment value. Categories, sections and division do not apply.

Entertainment choreography is based on a pre-selected theme. Again, an audience member will be chosen to draw a theme at the semi-finals. All competitors will have to choreograph according to this theme, but may select their own music. Music must be booked in advance, on a first come first serve basis. If a track is booked, no other competitor may use the same track for this section.

Music: To be booked in advance as explained above

MR. & MISS DANZA

x3 Female & 3 Male dancers selected per division.

Again, anything goes. Here you do whatever it takes. Competitors will perform one by
one.

Music: Own choice. To be submitted 2 weeks prior to competition

Outfit: No rules. Except that it must be tasteful.

CHAMP OF CHAMPS

Selection based on the competitors who rank top 6 on the overall ranking at the end of the semi-finals.

6 CD’S will be pre-cut. Music will be a mix of 3 tracks of different genres. At the semi-final, each competitor will be called onto the stage, their order of selection drawn by the an audience member, as well as the draw of the number of a cd. CD with the mixed track will then be given to each competitor. This is the best of Champ Titles, and during this section, we want you to prove that you deserve to be the king/queen of DANZA by showing us how you can adapt to any style.

Challenge - Defending Champ

danzaentries — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:27:20 CST

Music for outside entries must be e-mailed with the music attached to
danzaentries@webmail.co.za

All music must be in either wav or mp3 format. Music must be sent 2 weeks prior to the competition. Instead of naming your music track 1, please rename it as street1solo for example. Alternatively, you can phone us to make arrangements to drop it off.

Awards for qualifying: Grading Certificate per entry - R80 for 1st place
.Awards for semi-finals: Semi-finalist grading certificate per entry & Semi-Finalist badge.
R150 for 1st place
Awards for Finals: Finalist badge per entry, a placement certificate per entry. 2nd & 3rd place will receive a medal, 1st place will receive a trophy. R300 for 1st place

During the Finals, you compete for placement and not grading.

DEFENDING CHAMP:

Normal Challenge as used during qualifying and semi-final rounds.

X3 dancers per category/ per section and division invited to compete for placement at the finals. (based on most points during semi's)

Defending Champ awards the Champ title per category for example

Street1 Solo Champ Teen/Adult
Street 1 Couple Champ Youth
Acro Trio Champ Tods

Final Round

Only the invited competitors allowed to compete for placement.
All winners/champs per section/category/division as well as challenge champs will automatically advance to the final round the following year to defend their title for the category and section they won.
In the event that you change division, you will still automatically advance to final but under your new division. You will however not be allowed to defend your title.
Winners will still need to compete in qualifying rounds if they want to qualify for spots to compete in different categories/sections than the category/section they won.

FINAL ROUND

If you receive 1st placement for any of the below, you will receive your official colours letter. This means that you are now allowed to purchase a colours jacket.

Please note that audience members have to book seats for the final round.

These champions will automatically advance to the 2008 Finals for the Champ title they won, in order to defend their title. You may however still compete in all other rounds if you wish to accumulate points for title change, or wish to qualify for other challenges. Entry fee for this round

DEFENDING CHAMP

Dress Code:
Qualifying & Semi: Normal title rules apply

Final: Title rules apply but you are allowed to wear sequence, shimmer material and stones for example: a plain red outfit with glitter material

Music:
Music must be e-mailed in wav/mp3 format 2 weeks prior to the competition. Make sure tracks are named

Awards:
See top of page

Invitations: Invitation codes must be received by the date stated on your invite

Award ceremony - Qualifying:

Certificates per individual
semi-final invitations (selection 2x round 1, 3x round 2)
title changes

Award ceremony - Semi-Finals:

Certificates & Semi-Finalist badges per individual
1st place winners per category/section/division
Defending Champ Finalists
Challenge Champ Finalists
Challenge Champ Music Selections
Title Changes

Award ceremony - Finals:

Placement will be done directly after each challenge/category/section/division
Competitors dance (while busy with scoring, next competitors warm up on the floor)
then 1st, 2nd and 3rd placement announced
competitors will take their place on the podium, where they will receive their certificate, finalist or champion badge, medals or trophies, colours letter (1st place winners only), and title change letters and new title

Title Rules

danzaentries — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:24:51 CST

All competitors start with a Beginner Title

If you change title, a letter will be issued notifying you of your title change

Titles:
Beginner, Novice, Advanced, Pre-Champ, Champ

Title Change

All title changes are based on points.
When you accumulate a certain amount of points, you change title which allows you more incentives
Below is a list of points needed in order to change to the next title.
Titles apply per category and section. In other words, it is possible to change title for acro solo but still be a beginner for acro couples or street1 solo.

How it works:
If you receive for example 350 points total for an entry, 300 is deducted for novice title change. Your starting point balance for the next round will be 50. If during the next round you receive for example 210 points - your new entry total will be 260 points.

Beginner 0 points
Novice 300 pnts
Advanced 600 pnts
Pre-Champ 800 pnts
Champ 1000 pnts

Title Restrictions - Outfits

Beginner plain outfit, 1 colour

Novice plain outfit, 2or more colours

Advanced multiple colours, shimmer material, accessories allowed

(Accessories include: head bands, arm bands, wrist bands, anlets, boots, neck pieces, hair accessories, head sets etc)

Pre-Champ multiple colours, sequencing and cut-outs allowed

Cut out: cut outs include any holes cut into the outfit, around the stomach, the shoulders etc.

Champ all of above but stones allowed as well

Stones are different from sequencing - diamond like effect

Competition Seamstress:
Miss. Mostert 084-988-8011
You can contact our seamstress if you would like to have an outfit made. She is aware of all title restrictions and can thus make you the best possible outfit for your current title. Plain outfits can also be revamped, cut and re-used to make more spectacular outfits.

Plain means no motifs/pictures, glitter, sequencing, cut outs. It may however be numerous shades of the same colour.

Outfit Excemption - Finals

During Finals, title rules still apply, except that you are allowed to wear shimmer/glitter material, sequence, stones

The reason for title changes:

Not everyone can afford expensive outfits thus we offer this as an incentive. The more you enter, the more points you accumulate and the quicker you can change title which allows you both outfit and trick incentives.

Title Restrictions - Tricks

Beginner x3
Novice x4
Advanced x5
Pre-Champ x6
Champ x7

Acro Competitors

Beginner x6 (excl basics)
Novice x7 (excl basics)
Advanced x8 (excl basics)
Pre-Champ x9 (excl basics)
Champ x10 (excl basics)

Rules & Regulations

danzaentries — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:20:40 CST

DANZA

As from 2008, we will be awarding Cash Prizes to winners. All competitors will receive other awards for competing as well!

Open Amateur Dance Competition

Rules/Regulations/ Procedures:

Only dancers of amateur status allowed to enter (amateur: don’t receive payment for dancing) and own choreography to be done.
Judges decision is final
Minimum of 3 entries allowed
All awards/gradings & qualifying based on points.
Semi & final by invitation only
Disqualification if enter under wrong division
You cannot be invited twice for the same category/section

Entering a Competition:

Enter the category
Then the section
Then the division
include your title
You do not compete under titles. Titles simply give you incentives such as a more spectacular outfit or more tricks allowed

Rounds/Heats

There are four rounds per year.

2 Qualifying Rounds
1 Semi-Final
1 Final

Qualifying Rounds

Anyone can enter.
Every contestant will receive a grading certificate. You can enter as many qualifying rounds as you want provided that you enter before the quota is reached.
Points are accumulated during qualifying rounds in order to receive a grading and in order to change title.

Invitations will be issued with each qualifying round to compete in the semi-final or final.

5 competitors/couples and teams per category/section and division invited to compete in semi-final.
Grading only

Semi-Final Round

By invitation only.
Selection for invitation to semi-final – Selection takes place during qualifying rounds: Only the 5 as explained above allowed to enter.
You will need to submit your invitation instead of an entry form.

Final Round

By invitation only
3 competitors are selected to compete in the finals. This selection takes place during the semi-final round
during this round, placement will be awarded instead of grading.

see awards

Deductions

exceeding time limit
late on the floor once called
misconduct and unsportsmanlike behaviour
indecent music and outfits
singing while dancing
improper use of language and professionalism during the event
incorrect wear per title
exceeding trick limit
exceeding time limit
minor & major falls
pre-start
grandstanding
entrance & exit of dance floor
Disqualification in enter wrong division.
Disqualification if not on the floor 5 minutes after being called.
Disqualification if enter under wrong title.
Disqualification if run off the floor during routine
Disqualification if speak to officials

Tricks Description

A trick is a movement used to spice up your routine. It includes for example: splits, cartwheels, handstands, backbends, walkovers, elbow and head stands, round offs, certain jumps and turns. See Tricks

Competition Schedule/Spectator pass

Competitions can be a full 1-2 day event so in order to accommodate audience members, we do not sell tickets.
Instead, we sell a day pass which allows spectators to come and go as they please.
A competition schedule will be sent to each competitor closer to the event.
Spectators can thus plan their day according to the categories/sections/divisions they want to watch.
Competitors must make sure that they arrive at least 30 minutes before they need to be on the floor. Competitors must report to the registration table with their title pass. At the registration table, you will have to sign in, pay your registration fee and you will receive your competition number. Venue will be indicated on the schedule. In the event of a title change, you will need to show your official title change letter as proof of changing title.

Please note the following:

Seat bookings must be made in advance, for the Final round. A seating chart will be available. Dress code is Smart/Casual. Ticket prices for Spectators is R20 per person. Bookings can be made on the website (Orders & Bookings)

Disclaimers

Any dancer participating in a Danza Event takes certain incumbent risks. These include but are not limited to sprains, pulled muscles, and broken bones. Participation in this event indicates the acceptance of these risks by attendees and their parents or guardians.

Danza assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property loss at these events. Competitors automatically grant permission to Danza to use their photos for publicity purposes in print ads, brochures, and the like. We do not accept any liability for infringement of copyright with regards to music or routines.

Entry Fees

R40 per entry per person – qualifying rounds
R80 per entry per person – semi-final round
See Final Entry Fees

Please note that final entry fees have to be paid in advance.

Registered/Accepted Entries

If your entry is accepted, you will be notified via e-mail or fax so please make sure to add your contact details on the entry form.
You need to report to the registration table on the day of the competition, where you will need to pay your fees and sign in.
You will receive competition number.
You will receive your title pass (if first entry)
In the event of a title change, you will need to provide your official title change letter as proof.

ORDERS/BOOKINGS

danzaentries — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:09:54 CST

Please use link descriptions in subject line

Please note that delivery time is based on stock availibility!

Jacket orders: R150.00
orders@danzfun.co.za

Please note that a 50% deposit is required. You will be notified when the balance is due. Delivery is subject to stock available.

Jackets sizes:
kids size: 5-8 years, 9-14 years
adult size: small, medium, large

Danza Jacket (Black) - Normal Danza Jacket

Danza Colours Jacket (kids blue,adults orange) - 1st Place winners only

Kids sizes colours jacket

Teen / Adult colours jacket

Replacements:
orders@danzfun.co.za
Invitations, Badges, Certificates, Title Passes and
extra Photo Orders.

Ticket Bookings:
bookings@danzfun.co.za
Finals 2007
Seating Chart

Danza Finals Seating Chart
See seating chart below. Crossed out blocks have already been reserved. Please send your booking & specify the row, the seat number and the competitor name under which the booking must be placed.

TITLE CHANGES

danzaentries — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:08:09 CST

Name	Surname	Category	Section	New Title	Date of change
charne	buys	acro	couples	novice	jul '07
estee	bredenhann	folk	solo	novice	jul '07
elsje	croucamp	fusia	solo	novice	sept '07
savana	croucamp	acro	solo	novice	sept '07
megan	cummins	acro	couples	novice	feb '07
megan	cummins	folk	couples	novice	jul '07
megan	cummins	partner	couples	novice	jul '07
megan	cummins	acro	solo	novice	feb '07
megan	cummins	acro	solo	advanced	jul '07
megan	cummins	fusia	solo	novice	jul '07
megan	cummins	open	solo	novice	jul '07
sara	da costa pestana	street1	solo	novice	sept '07
shaleen	da vasconcelos	street1	solo	novice	jul '07
sune	de wet	acro	couples	novice	jul '07
chenelle	du plessis	street1	couples	novice	jul '07
chenelle	du plessis	folk	solo	novice	jul '07
chenelle	du plessis	street1	solo	novice	sept '07
mikayla	gray	acro	solo	novice	jul '07
demitra	gray	street1	solo	novice	jul '07
mikayla	gray	street1	solo	novice	jul '07
claudette	grobler	open	couples	advanced	jul '07
claudette	grobler	partner	couples	novice	may '07
claudette	grobler	partner	couples	advanced	jul '07
ashleigh	heynike	street1	solo	novice	jul '07
ashleigh	heynike	acro	couples	novice	sept '07
jo-anne	martin	acro	couples	novice	may '07
jo-anne	martin	acro	solo	novice	may '07
bronwyn	muller	street1	couples	novice	jul '07
bronwyn	muller	show	solo	novice	sept '07
karen	niszl	street1	couples	novice	jul '07
jani	petersen	folk	couples	novice	jul '07
jani	petersen	street1	couples	novice	jul '07
jani	petersen	acro	solo	novice	jul '07
jani	petersen	folk	solo	novice	may '07
jani	petersen	fusia	solo	novice	jul '07
jani	petersen	street1	solo	novice	jul '07
jani	petersen	open	solo	novice	sept '07
jani	petersen	show	solo	novice	sept '07
donique	quappe	street1	solo	novice	jul '07
danielle	renwick	partner	couples	novice	jul '07
mariska	reyneke	acro	solo	novice	jul '07
simonne	ricardo	acro	solo	novice	feb '07
liam	sounes	open	couples	advanced	jul '07
liam	sounes	partner	couples	novice	may '07
liam	sounes	partner	couples	advanced	jul '07
tayla	strudwick	street1	couples	novice	jul '07
tayla	strudwick	show	solo	novice	sept '07
samantha	swanepoel	acro	couples	novice	sept '07
bianca	van zyl	open	solo	novice	jul '07
bianca	van zyl	show	solo	novice	jul '07
bianca	van zyl	street1	solo	novice	may '07
bianca	van zyl	street1	solo	novice	may '07