Rules and Regulations

Revised 05-12-2023

Within this text you will find the rules and regulations pertaining to:

Event tickets
Audition video
Categories
Completing your registration:
- Tickets
- Music
Pre-show packets
Scoring
Judges Panel & Scoring
Stage Specs
Props
Awards & Prizes
Placement for World of Dance Finals in Los Angeles

Registration Process

STEP 1: Read all rules and regulations;
STEP 2: Register your team using the registration form, make sure to choose the correct event. After receiving your registration form your team has entered the audition process. We will inform you shortly if you have been accepted into the line-up;
STEP 3: Upload your music: Upload your mp3 file before the deadline using the upload form on the registration page;
STEP 4: Buy your dancers' tickets: Participating teams pay their participation fee as a team. For example, If your team registered with 10 dancers, then 10 dancer tickets must be purchased to complete your teams registration. It is not allowed for dancers to pay for their own single participation apart from their team.
The team captain/director/choreoghrapher can buy their teams tickets by clicking the desired ticket types below. Each dancer/choreographer/captain needs a ticket to enter the event.

Dancer participation tickets can be found on the registration page. Do not purchase audience tickets for your dancers!

Once steps 1 through 4 are completed, you will have completed your registration.

Registration must be complete at least 2 weeks before the event!

Audition Video

The audition video should be of your dance group’s most recent performance.
Make sure your video showcases the very best of your group’s abilities.
The video should be a youtube or vimeo video link.

Team Tickets & PARTICIPATION FEES

The following rules apply for Junior Team Division and Upper Team Division:

Tickets for participating teams and their coach/choreographer/leader must be ordered through the ticket order form on www.eventioninc.com.
Your team is required to purchase one ticket for each participant
Your team is required to purchase one ticket for each coach/choreographer/leader
The deadline for a team to purchase its tickets is least two weeks prior to the World of Dance event
Failure to purchase your tickets before the deadline will result in removal from the lineup
There are no refunds for cancellations or removals due to missed deadlines.

The following rules apply for Upper Division:

Participation fee for participating dancers must be ordered through the ticket order form on www.eventioninc.com.
Your act is required to pay a participation fee for each participant. If you dance in more than one act you must pay the participation fee for each act you dance in.
The deadline for a order and pay for your participation is least two weeks prior to the World of Dance event
Failure to pay your participation fee before the deadline will result in removal from the lineup
There are no refunds for cancellations or removals due to missed deadlines.

Music

To complete the registration process all teams must submit performance music. The following rules apply:

The deadline to upload your team’s music is 2 weeks prior to the World of Dance event date*.
All music must be in mp3 format
Profanity and inappropriate or offensive language are NOT allowed. Since World of Dance is a family event, all music must be clean.
Music and performance time for Junior Team division is a minimum of 2 minutes and a maximum of 4 minutes in length.
Music and performance time for Upper Team division a minimum of 2 minutes and a maximum 6 minutes in length.
Music and performance time for Upper division is a maximum of 2 minutes in length.
Your audio file name should be your crew’s name. For example: MYCREW.mp3

*After your music has been accepted, performers will need to have a back-up USB labeled with the group name on it. The music file on the back-up USB must be the same file that was sent in before the deadline. If the music file is switched and violates the language and/or time rule, the team will no longer be allowed to perform and may be banned from participating at future World of Dance events.

Once your team has uploaded its’ performance music in mp3 format and purchased tickets for each participant, the registration process is complete! Now it’s time to enjoy your journey until the event, and train, train, train!

Pre-show Packets

To get you excited and ready to perform, the World of Dance Tour Team will provide a Talent Packet to each group’s primary contact. The packet includes your check-in time, show line-up, example score sheet, and other vital information pertaining to the event. Talent Packets will be sent out 5 days prior to the World of Dance event date.

Judges Panel & Scoring System

Curious about scoring? For each event, a panel of judges decides team scores. The Judges Panel will consist of 3-5 judges and 1-2 tabulators. All judges will meet the eligibility, training, judge skills level, and requirements set forth by the World of Dance event producers.

All judges will score each competing team based on the following criteria:

Performance: 20% (20 points out of 100 points total)

Facials
Energy
Stage Presence
Showmanship

Technique: 20% (20 points out of 100 points total)

Cleanliness of Routine
Dynamics in Movement
Body Control
Musicality
Timing / Synchronization
Execution
Foundations

Choreography: 20% (20 points out of 100 points total)

Originality of Routine
Creativity in Routine
Variety of Routine
Musicality
Concept

Creativity: 20% (20 points out of 100 points total)

Music Selection
Transitions
Theme
Staging and Blocking
Theme

Presentation: 20% (20 points out of 100 points total)

Costume
Performance Attire
Hair & Make-Up
Attitude/Facial Expression

Deductions:

Music Longer than 6 minutes - .5 Point Deduction per second over time limit.

Main Stage Area & Back Stage Specs

At World of Dance events the following areas are available for dancers:

Crossover: There is a crossover available to allow for dancers to switch between each side of the stage without being seen.
Dancer prep area: There is an area dedicated to dancers for stretching and preparing just before taking the stage. This area is only for the next 3 dance crews due to perform. Due to the nature of the World of Dance venues, it’s impossible to offer proper dressing rooms to each of the hundreds of dancers participating in the event.
Due to time constraints, tech rehearsals will not be permitted on the main stage.

Props

Got props in your act? All of them must go through a screening process. The World of Dance Tour Team must approve all performance props prior to the event date. To get approval, email photos of your props to the Event Manager before the event. All email addresses can be found at the bottom of this document. All props must be fire retardant. Any prop that hasn’t been approved prior to the event will not be allowed on stage.

All performers are responsible for their own items. The venue and World of Dance staff will not be held responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items.

Awards & Prizes

What’s in it for you? The fun of expressing yourself with hundreds of other dancers, the thrill of sharing your art, and of course: prizes! To celebrate the most successful performances,

World of Dance will hold an Awards Ceremony after each division.

World of Dance will award trophies to teams that place 1st, 2nd, and 3rd within each
division.
First place winners from the Upper Team Division will receive €500 cash.
First place winners from the Junior Team Division will receive €250 cash.
First place winners from the Upper Division receive €200 cash.
Additional awards are given in Junior Team and Upper Team categories for Best Theme, Best Costume, and Crowd.

Teams that compete at a minimum of one World of Dance Qualifier are eligible to compete at

the World of Dance Finals in Los Angeles.

Below are the conditions which must be met in order to be invited to participate at WOD

Finals:

Junior Team acts with an average score of 80 points or higher
Upper Team acts with an average score of 80 points or higher
Upper acts with an average score of 80 points or higher

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us:

michelle@worldofdance.com

belgium@worldofdance.com

PLACEMENT FOR WODFINALS IN L.A.

All teams of 5 or more members will have the opportunity to compete at the World of Dance Summit/Finals regardless of placement or score from a qualifying regional event. At the World of Dance Summit/Finals, there will be three rounds of competition in both the Junior Team Division and Team Division before the event concludes with the World Finals. The competition process for World of Dance Summit/Finals will commence in the following round order:

1. Opening Round

2. Challenger Round

3. Championship Round

4. World Finals

How teams score at a qualifying regional event will determine which round they will start at. Teams of 5 or more in the Junior Team Division or Team Division will be invited to compete in a specific round based on the following criteria:

Championship Round: Team scores 90 or above.
Challenger Round: Team scores between 80-89.99.
Opening Round: Team scores less than 80.

Teams may also be placed into a specific round in either the Team Division or Jr. Team Division per World of Dance discretion.

Teams may attend multiple qualifying events to attain a higher score.
World of Dance Summit/Finals placement invites can be extended to two years if teams are unable to secure visa application appointments within a given competition season.