May 24, 25, 26, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio - hosted by Jeff Driggs

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Friday May 24, 2024

Dance events in Ballroom on raised stage

5:00 pm      Doors/Dressing Rooms Open

5:15 pm      Competition Begins

NO SPECTATOR FEES, DIGITAL PROGRAMS

DANCE STUDIO TEAM CATEGORIES

The following categories will be offered: Ballet: Routine consisting of classical ballet movement and technique.  Hip Hop: Routine consisting of mostly hip hop or street style moves.   Jazz: Routine consisting of primarily jazz technique.  Pointe: Routine containing pointe technique.  Lyrical: Routine where dancers interpret the lyrics of a song. Open: Routine consisting of more than one style of dance or that does not fit into any other category.  Tap: Routine consisting of tap technique. No pre-recorded tap sounds are allowed on music.  
- Please be sure that choreography and lyrics are appropriate for family viewing.

These categories are being offered for clogging teams and studios that also participate in dance studio competition, we encourage dance studios to enter as well and enjoy our laid back approach to competition, with great awards for all.   

Types of Dance Studio Entries

Small Group (4- 9 dancers)   Large Group (10 or more dancers)

Time Limits

Small and Large Group entries are four minutes (4:00),

A deduction of one half point (.5) for every 10 seconds or portion thereof in excess of the time limit will be made.

Dance Studio Judging / Awards

Contestants will be judged by a panel of professional dance judges.   Platinum 1st Place, Gold 1st Place, and Silver Awards will be decided by a predetermined range of points for each place. There may be multiple winners in each age group and category.   Score sheets will be available to you following the event.  All competitors will receive an award for each performance.   Team plaques / Solo, Duo, Trios Trophies

Grand Champions win Cups and large Trophies.  A full list of awards and prizes can be found in this information packet under “Awards”

Saturday May 25, 2024

CHOREOGRAPHED SOLOS

Choreographed Solos will be in NPP Room (formerly Naples, Palermo, Pompeii) on Masonite

1:00 pm      Doors Open

2:00 pm      Competition Begins

Choreographed Solo Awards will be presented at 5:15 pm in Ballroom

NO SPECTATOR FEES, DIGITAL PROGRAMS

·     Emphasis will be on sound, rhythm, and entertainment value. Choreography of dance will be judged on creativity and presentation. Steps in the dance should accentuate the music, not simply steps that could be danced to any other music.

·     Other dance forms are highly encouraged.

·     Males and Females WILL compete against each other.

·     Dancer must use entire stage showing the ability to move while executing footwork.

·     Stage props are allowed but MUST BE INCORPORATED into the choreography of dance.

·     Any type of music is allowed.

·     Time limit is one and one half (1 1/2) minutes.

DUO/DUET COMPETITION

Duos/Duets will be danced in Ballroom on raised stage.

5:00 pm      Doors/Dressing Rooms Open

5:15 pm      Choreographed Solo Awards

5:30 pm      Duo/Duet Competition Begins

NO SPECTATOR FEES, DIGITAL PROGRAMS

·     Two (2) dancers (any combination of male/female).

·     Footwork and dance must be precision oriented.  No rise and shine or acrobatics allowed.

·     Dancers should dance as a couple, hands joined as much as possible, and use plenty of arm movements and couple turns.

·     Progressive dance steps and arm movements are allowed.

·     Dancers must use entire stage showing the ability to move as a unit.

·     Any type of music is allowed.

·     Time limit is one and one half (1 1/2) minutes.

·     Two (2) dancers (any combination of male/female).

·     Footwork must be traditional styled clogging steps; i.e. drag-slide (No modern clogging steps, i.e. buck, double doubles, hop scuffs, rock hops, etc.). It will be at the judge’s discretion to determine the authenticity of traditional footwork.

·     Footwork and dance must be precision oriented.  No rise and shine or acrobatics allowed.

·     Dancers should dance as a couple, hands joined as much as possible, and use plenty of arm movements and couple turns.

·     Dancers must use entire stage showing the ability to move as a unit.

·     Traditional country, bluegrass, hoedown or folk music, with or without vocals, is required. It will be at the judge’s discretion to determine the authenticity of traditional music.

·     Time limit is one and one half (1 1/2) minutes.

·     Two (2) dancers (any combination of male/female).

·     Seventy percent (70%) of the dance steps must be clogging steps.

·     Dancers must use the entire stage showing the ability to move as a unit.

·     Dance must carry out a theme.

·     Costumes and choreography must coordinate with the theme of the dance.

·     Props are allowed but must be incorporated into the choreography and theme of dance.

·     Any type of music is allowed.

·     Time limit is two (2) minutes, which does include stage set-up and take-down.

·     Two (2) dancers (any combination of male/female).

·     Judging will be based on dancing as a couple in a line and in a rise and shine.

·     Footwork and dance must be precision oriented.  Couple interaction is strongly encouraged.

·     No stunts are allowed.

·     Each couple will be given 48 beats at the beginning to rush the judges and 48 beats to rise and shine.

·     Callbacks may be necessary.

·     Festival directors will select the music.

·     Two (2) dancers (any combination of male/female).

·     Judging will be based on dancing as a couple in a line and in a rise and shine.

·     Footwork must be traditional styled clogging steps; i.e. drag-slide and buck (No contemporary clogging steps; i.e. double doubles, hop scuffs, rock hops, etc.).  It will be at the judge’s discretion to determine the authenticity of traditional footwork.

·     No stunts are allowed.

·     Each couple will be given 48 beats at the beginning to rush the judges and 48 beats to rise and shine.

·     Callbacks may be necessary.

·     Festival directors will select the music.

·   Two (2) dancers – any – combination.

·   Each duo will be given a 48 beat ( or approx. 20-25 second rise and shine based on steps).   Judges will not see dancers -- only hear them.  Judging based solely on rhythm, sound, variety of sounds and clarity.

·   Any percussive dance style may be used.

Register online at https://registration.ccaclog.com/

 Sunday May 26, 2024

8:00 am      Doors & Dressing Rooms Open

8:45 am      Director's Meeting

9:00 am      Competition Begins

NO DANCER CHECK IN NEEDED

NO SPECTATOR FEES

LINK to DIGITAL PROGRAMS

STARZ!  COMPETITION

For more information on the STARZ! Level of competition, visit the CCA website at www.ccaclog.com

STARZ!  SOLOS

STARZ! – This solo division is open any dancer, and entrants may also enter any other solo event.  STARZ! rules are same as CCA Amateur and Challenge solos.

STARZ! TEAM COMPETITION

Rules are same as CCA Amateur and Challenge

STARZ! CONTEMPORARY TEAM CATEGORIES

STARZ! ARTISTIC EXPRESSION

STARZ! EXHIBITION LARGE TEAM

STARZ! EXHIBITION SMALL TEAM

STARZ! MOVING LINE

STARZ! PRECISION

STARZ! STANDING LINE

STARZ! TRADITIONAL TEAM CATEGORIES

STARZ! 4, 6 OR 8 COUPLE PRECISION TEAM

STARZ! COUNTRY HOEDOWN

STARZ! HOEDOWN

STARZ! RUNNING SET PRECISION

STARZ! SMOOTH MOUNTAIN SQUARE DANCE TEAM

STARZ! SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN SQUARE DANCE TEAM

STARZ! TRADITIONAL STANDING LINE

STARZ! TRADITIONAL MOVING LINE

STARZ! TRADITIONAL PRECISION

TEAM COMPETITION GUIDELINES

GENERAL RULES:

·   These rules are specifically applicable to the 2021 Season and the 2024 Showdown of Champions.

·   Other Showdown rules and Qualifications procedures are listed in the 2021 Official Rules Booklet.

·   Showdown Penalties and Category Rules infractions are listed in the CCA 2021 Showdown Booklet.

·   Music for the Regional Competitions and Showdown may be on CD or any digital format.

·   One point will be deducted from Overall Average Score for any rules infraction.

·   For more information on the qualification process, STAR POINTS, rules, etc. visit the Clogging Champions of America (CCA) Website at www.ccaclog.com

Register online at https://registration.ccaclog.com/

TEAM COMPETITIONS

CONTEMPORARY CATEGORIES

·     Open to any percussive sounds.

·     Minimum of Five (5) dancers, any mix m/f.

·     No costume requirements.

·     Judges will not see dancers -- only hear them. Judging based solely on rhythm, sound, variety of sounds and clarity.

·     Time limit is three (3) minutes.

·   Minimum of three (3) dancers.

·   Dance must carry out a theme.

·   The majority of the dance steps must be clogging steps.

·   Emphasis is on showmanship, creativity, choreography, and execution of dance.

·   Stage props are allowed. Stage props are defined as: Props that are used as background scenery and/or to modify the dance floor, such as backdrops, curtains, stairs, platforms, beds, etc. Any prop that is used only to set the scene and/or cannot be held in the dancer’s hand, will be considered a stage prop.

·   After the stage is set and the music begins, the average age will be determined by the total number of individuals that are involved in the production of the dance; such as non-dancing individuals holding stage props, onstage speakers or singers, offstage musicians, etc.

·   Any type of music is permitted.

·   Time limit is five (5) minutes for the performance of the dance, and a total of (5) minutes for set-up and take-down of stage props.

(previously known as EXHIBITION)

·   Minimum of six (6) dancers.

·   This is an “Anything Goes” category.

·   The majority of the dance steps must be clogging steps.

·   Other types of dance forms are highly encouraged.

·   Dance should include various formations and progressive dance steps, body movements, and arm movements.

·   Lifts and pull through maneuvers are allowed.

·   This dance may NOT be re-danced in any other category.

·   Hand props are allowed. Hand props are defined as: Props that are small and able to be held/carried by 1 dancer, and must be used as part of the choreography. Examples of hand props include, but are not limited to the following: Batons, Pom-Poms, Tambourines, etc. You may set down or switch hand props in a dance, however any prop that is not used by the dancer will result in a point deduction.

·   Any type of music is permitted.

·   Time limit is three (3) minutes.

(previously known as SMALL TEAM)

·   Minimum of three (3) dancers; maximum of five (5) dancers.

·   This is an “Anything Goes” category.

·   The majority of the dance steps must be clogging steps.

·   Other types of dance forms are highly encouraged.

·   Dance should include various formations and progressive dance steps, body movements, and arm movements.

·   Lifts are NOT allowed.

·   This Dance may NOT be re-danced in any other category.

·   Hand props are allowed. Hand props are defined as: Props that are small and able to be held/carried by 1 dancer, and must be used as part of the choreography. Examples of hand props include, but are not limited to the following: Batons, Pom-Poms, Tambourines, etc. You may set down or switch hand props in a dance, however any prop that is not used by the dancer will result in a point deduction.

·   Any type of music is permitted.

·   Time limit is three (3) minutes.

·   Minimum of five (5) dancers.

·   Dance must be performed in some form of line at all times.

·   Dance may bend, rotate, pass through, expand, and contract formations.

·   Progressive dance movements, pick-ups, and ripples are allowed.

·   No dancer may have body contact with any other dancer at any time.

·   Dancers should use entire stage showing the ability to move as a unit.

·   Any type of music is permitted.

·   Time limit is three (3) minutes.

·   Minimum of eight (8) dancers, four (4) couples.

·   This is a couple-oriented category.

·   Precision footwork and body mechanics are required at all times.

·   There are no figure requirements; however, figures are highly encouraged on the Precision category score sheet.

·   Any type of music is permitted.

·   Time limit is three (3) minutes.

·   Minimum of five (5) dancers.

·   The dance must be choreographed for one but danced by many.

·   The dance must start, be performed, and end in the same line.

·   Dance may NOT bend, rotate, pass through, expand, or contract formations at any time.

·   Precision footwork and body mechanics are required at all times.

·   Progressive dance steps, body movements, and arm movements are NOT allowed.

·   No dancer may have body contact with any other dancer at any time.

·   Dancers should use entire stage showing the ability to move as a unit.

·   Any type of music is permitted.

·   Time limit is three (3) minutes.

TRADITIONAL CATEGORIES

TRADITIONAL FREESTYLE COUPLE CATEGORIES

·   Minimum of eight (8) dancers, four (4) couples.

·   This is a couple oriented category.

·   Dancers should never intentionally be in step with one another.

·   Footwork must be traditional styled clogging steps; i.e. drag-slide (No modern clogging steps, i.e. double doubles). It will be at the judge’s discretion to determine the authenticity of traditional footwork.

·   There are no figure requirements; however, figures are highly encouraged on the Hoedown category score sheet.

·   Traditional instrumental music is required (No pop, hip-hop, rock, etc.). It will be at the judge’s discretion to determine the authenticity of traditional music.

·   Time limit is four (4) minutes.

·   Dancers: 4 Couples. Any combination of males and/or females.

·   Minimum of 2 big circle figures.

·   Minimum of 4 different circle-4 figures (small) with progression between each.

·   Corner-partner swing should be added after each circle-4 figure if the figure does not have swings included.

·   NO dance lifts, pull throughs, splits, tosses, leaps, cartwheels or flips. A Basket of Flowers is allowed.

·   Steps: Southern Appalachian steps while performing traditional mountain figures. Team should strive for Rhythmic Southern Appalachian Sound. Dancers must not start simultaneously.

·   No dancer intentionally in step with any other dancer. Speed should complement the grace and beauty of the dance.

·   Movement: Quadrille - (4 Couple square) formation with 1 or 2 active couples traveling. All couples must become the active couple sometime during the dance. Inactive couples MUST HOLD HOME position.

·   Progression must be on the inside of the set in a counter-clockwise direction. Couples must square set prior to doing

o first figure (Identify “HOME” position prior to doing any figure or formation by swinging your partner). Dancers must not start simultaneously.

·   Music: Traditional style music without vocals

·   Caller: Figures MUST be called and heard from within the set.

·   Time Limit: 8 minutes

·   Dancers: 4-Couples. Any combination of males and/or females.

·   Figures: English quadrille formation with 1 active couple (traveling).

·   4 different visiting couple figures, each led by 1 active couple.

·   1 opening figure, 1 closing figure, with all couples active (i.e., weave the basket).

·   3 connecting figures with all couples active (also called break figures). A break figure occurs at the end of the progression by the active couple when they return to their home position in the circle.

·   NO dance lifts, pull throughs, splits, tosses, leaps, cartwheels or flips. A Basket of Flowers is allowed.

·   Steps: No dancer should be intentionally in step with any other dancer.

·   Movement: Progression must be inside of the set in a counter-clockwise direction.

·   Music: Traditional style music without vocals

·   Caller: Figures MUST be called and heard from within the set.

·   Time Limit: 8 minutes

·   Dancers: 6 or 8 Couples - Any combination of males and/or females.

·   Minimum of 2 big circle figures.

·   Minimum of 4 different circle-4 figures (small) with progression between each.

·   Corner-partner swing should be added after each circle-4 figure if the figure does not have swings included.

·   NO dance lifts, pull throughs, splits, tosses, leaps, cartwheels or flips. A Basket of Flowers is allowed.

·   Steps: Southern Appalachian steps while performing traditional mountain figures. Team should strive for Rhythmic Southern Appalachian Sound. Dancers must not start simultaneously.

·   No dancer intentionally in step with any other dancer. Speed should complement the grace and beauty of the dance.

·   Movement: Progression must be on the inside of the set in a counter-clockwise direction. Couples may not progress across the center of the set. Center of the set may be used in big circle figures.

·   Music: Traditional style music without vocals

·   Caller: Figures MUST be called and heard from within the set.

·   Time Limit: 8 minutes

TRADITIONAL PRECISION COUPLE CATEGORIES

·     Dancers: 4, 6 or 8 Couples- Any combination of males and/or females.

·     Minimum of 2 different big circle figures.

·     A minimum of 4 different circle-4 figures. (Small) with progression between each. Counter clockwise movement in progression.

·     NO dance lifts, pull throughs, splits, tosses, leaps, cartwheels or flips. A Basket of Flowers is allowed.

·     Steps: Dancers in step with each other at all times while performing traditional mountain figures. A progressive step change is allowed. Traditional drag slide clogging steps are required, no buck, Canadian or hop rocks allowed.

·     Movement: Couples CANNOT progress across the center of the set. However, the center of the set may be used in a big circle figure. No Couple may progress outside the set.

·     Music: Traditional style of music without vocals. Music break allowed.

·     Caller: Figures may be called from the set, but are not required. If they are called, they must be from within the set.

·     Time Limit: 8 minutes

·     Dancers: 4-Couples. Any combination of males and/or females.

·     Figures: English quadrille formation with 1 active couple (traveling).

·     4 different visiting couple figures, each led by 1 active couple.

·     1 opening figure, 1 closing figure, with all couples active (i.e., weave the basket).

·     3 connecting figures with all couples active (also called break figures). A break figure occurs at the end of the progression by the active couple when they return to their home position in the circle.

·     NO dance lifts, pull throughs, splits, tosses, leaps, cartwheels or flips. A Basket of Flowers is allowed.

·     Steps: Running Step.  Must start together and remain in step at all times.

·     Movement: Progression must be inside of the set in a counter-clockwise direction.

·     Music: Traditional style music without vocals.

·     Caller: Figures MUST be called and heard from within the set.

·     Time Limit: 8 minutes

·     Dancers: 6 or 8 Couples Any combination of male and/or female.

·     Minimum of 2 big circle figures.

·     Minimum of 4 different circle-4 figures (small) with progression between each.

·     Corner-partner swing should be added after each circle-4 figure if the figure does not have swings included.

·     NO dance lifts, pull throughs, splits, tosses, leaps, cartwheels or flips. A Basket of Flowers is allowed.

·     Steps: Gliding step on ball of the foot, (weight on ball of foot, with no heavy heal sound) while performing traditional mountain figures. This is a precision dance. All dancers in step with each other at all times.

·     Movement: Counter-clockwise movement in dance progression. Couples may not progress across the center of the set. Center of the set may be used in big circle figures.

·     Music: Traditional style music without vocals

·     Caller: Figures MUST be called and heard from within the set.

·      Time Limit: 8 minutes

·     Minimum of eight (8) dancers, four (4) couples.

·     This is a couple-oriented category.

·     Precision footwork and body mechanics are required at all times.

·     Footwork must be traditional styled clogging steps; i.e. drag-slide (No modern¬ clogging steps; i.e. buck, double

·     doubles, hop scuffs, rock hops, etc.). It will be at the judge’s discretion to determine the authenticity of traditional footwork.

·     There are no figure requirements; however, figures are highly encouraged on the Traditional Precision category score sheet.

·     Traditional instrumental music is required. It will be at the judge’s discretion to determine the authenticity of traditional music.

·    Time limit is four (3) minutes.

TRADITIONAL LINE CATEGORIES

·   Minimum of five (5) dancers.

·   The dance must be choreographed for one but danced by many.

·   The dance must start, be performed, and end in the same line.

·   Dance may NOT bend, rotate, pass through, expand, or contract formations at any time.

·   Precision footwork and body mechanics are required at all times.

·   Progressive dance steps are NOT allowed.

·   Choreographed arm and head movements are NOT allowed. However, controlled arms are allowed.

·   No dancer may have body contact with any other dancer at any time.

·   Dancers should use the entire stage showing the ability to move as a unit.

·   Footwork must be traditional styled clogging steps; i.e. drag-slide (No modern clogging steps; i.e. buck, double doubles, hop scuffs, rock hops, etc.). It will be at the judge’s discretion to determine the authenticity of traditional footwork.

·   Traditional country, bluegrass, hoedown, or folk music, with or without vocals, is required (No pop, hip-hop, rock, etc.). It will be at the judge’s discretion to determine the authenticity of traditional music.

·   Time limit is three (3) minutes.

·     Minimum of five (5) dancers.

·     Dance must be performed in some form of line at all times.

·     Dance may bend, rotate, pass through, expand, and contract formations.

·     Progressive dance movements, pick-ups, and ripples are allowed.

·     Choreographed arm and head movements are NOT allowed.  However, controlled arms are allowed.

·     No dancer may have body contact with any other dancer at any time.

·     Dancers should use entire stage showing the ability to move as a unit.

·     Footwork must be traditional styled clogging steps; i.e. drag-slide (No modern clogging steps; i.e. buck, double doubles, hop scuffs, rock hops, etc.). It will be at the judge’s discretion to determine the authenticity of traditional footwork.

·     Traditional country, bluegrass, hoedown, or folk music, with or without vocals, is required (No pop, hip-hop, rock, etc.).  It will be at the judge’s discretion to determine the authenticity of traditional music.

·     Time limit is three (3) minutes.

Register online at https://registration.ccaclog.com/

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SOLO COMPETITIONS

Tiny Tot Solo – Open to any dancer 4 years old or younger with no entry fee – open call.  All tiny tot contestants win a medal.

Amateur – Dancers may compete as amateur for three (3) calendar years. Amateur dancers may compete in the Challenge division but must move out of Amateur if placing in the Challenge Division.

Challenge - This solo division is open to any dancer, regardless of past winnings. It is possible for a dancer at a competition to dance in both Amateur and Challenge Divisions.

·   Judging will be based on dancing in a line, rise and shine, and/or moving in a circle.

·   Freestyle is defined as the dancer’s self-expression using any style or combination of styles in performing their art.

·   Dancers may combine drag-slide clogging with buck.

·   Males and females will compete separately during their appropriate age division.

·   Each dancer will be given 32 beats at the beginning to rush the judges and 32 beats to rise and shine.

·   Callbacks may be necessary.

·   Festival directors will select music.

·     Judging will be based on dancing in a line, rise and shine, and/or moving in a circle.

·     Footwork must be traditional styled clogging steps; i.e. drag-slide (No modern clogging steps, i.e. buck, double doubles, hop scuffs, rock hops, etc.).  It will be at the judge’s discretion to determine the authenticity of traditional footwork.

·     Males and females WILL compete against each other.

·     Each dancer will be given 32 beats at the beginning to rush the judges and 32 beats to rise and shine.

·     Callbacks may be necessary.

·     Festival directors will select music.

•      Judging will be based on dancing in a line and in a 32 beat rise and shine.

•      Dancers may perform any style of percussive steps mixed with hip-hop, jazz or other body movements and dancers will be judged on ability to mix clogging with modern dance styles. 

•      Males and females will compete against each other.

•      The festival director will select music which will be hip-hop or techno rhythm.

•      Callbacks may be necessary.

·      Judging will be based on rhythm, sound, variety and clarity of footwork.

·      Males and females compete together for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place honors.

·      Each dancer will be given 32 beats.

·      Any percussive dance style may be used.

• Flat foot dancing is a rhythmic, low to the floor individual percussive step with a drag-slide motion punctuated by skuffs, brushes and flatfooted drags and toe slaps.

• Flatfoot dancers will compete in a line, traveling and in a rise and shine.

Competition Entry Fees

Clogging Competition Entry Fees

STARZ!, Amateur and Challenge Entries

$20 per team dancer per team category

$20 per clogging duo/duet ($20 each)

$20 per clogging solo

$40 per clogging choreographed solo

Dance Competition Entry Fees

$20 per dancer per category