
RULES
Studio Participation Criteria:
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Must have had 15 or more group routines entered into their respective Dance Wave Competition (Leap/USTD/Energy) for the 2020 or 2021 season
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Must have a minimum of 40 dancers participating in the Dance Wave Competition
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Must enter a minimum of 9 group routines, with a maximum of 12 group routines on board to participate:
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Small Groups: 4 - 8 dancers
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Large Groups: 9 - 14 dancers
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Lines: 15+ dancers
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COMPETITION
Competition Divisions:
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All ages as of January 1st, 2021:
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Petite: ages 4 to 8
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Junior: ages 9 to 12
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Teen: ages 13 to 15
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Senior: ages 16 & Over
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Routine Age Divisions & Categories:
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Each studio will be required to compete a minimum of 9 routines and a maximum of 12 routines. Each studio will only be allowed to compete ONE ROUTINE from the age divisions and categories listed below.
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For example, one studio will NOT be allowed to compete 2 Teen Small Groups.
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Age Divisions & Categories:
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Petite Small Group
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Petite Large Group
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Petite Line
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Junior Small Group
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Junior Large Group
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Junior Line
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Teen Small Group
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Teen Large Group
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Teen Line
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Senior Small Group
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Senior Large group
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Senior Line
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AWARDS
​Competition Finals:
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Each Studio’s highest scoring Petite/Junior routine and highest scoring Teen/Senior routine will compete for Junior & Senior "Tidal Wave Award"
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Each studio is guaranteed 1 routine in Petite/Junior Finals and 1 routine in Teen/Senior Finals
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Tidal Wave Award | Grand Prize:
Top Junior or Senior Group Award:
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AUTOMOBILE (2 year lease) for top studio winner!​
- ​​​​Studios will also have the option of a cash prize instead of a 2-year lease on an awarded vehicle​.
COST
Cost per Dancer:
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$800.00 ($795.00 + $5.00 processing fee)
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$100.00 deposit per dancer is due by: September 28th, 20120
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Balance of registration fees is due by: October 30th, 2020
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Studio to pay for dancers as a group. Dancer fees are non-refundable, however, they are transferable until 30-days prior to sailing.
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Dancer roster and corresponding payments will be provided to Dream Vacations/World Travel once collected (hotel, airfare, and transportation to and from cruise terminal not included)
Cost per Person:
(Not applicable to Studio Directors +1 Guest and Dancers):
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$800.00 per person ($795.00 + $5.00 processing fee)
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​“Elevate your experience by upgrading cabin type – up to 8 upgrade options available”
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Minimum $100.00 deposit to guarantee reservation.
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Dream Vacations/World Travel will begin to accept deposits October 1st, 2020 (hotel, airfare, and transportation to and from cruise terminal not included)