Amethyst Dance Festival Online Dance Competion & "Best of" Awards
Reasons to Compete in the Amethyst Dance Festival Online Dance Competition:
*Entries and contestants will not be posted. Contestants have the opportunity to compete and be evaluated by judges without the additional pressure of being viewed publicly.
*The online competition format is great because each contestant can put his or her best foot forward by only submitting top quality performance clips. This also allows for a high level of competition as each contestant will have the chance to do so.
*The evaluations for online competitions can be more precise as a judge can pin point moments in the clip to allow for a more thorough critique.
*Low fees - Because all of the judging is done online and we don't have to use the theater stage, we can keep the entry fees low!
*Multiple categories and awards allow each contestant to really showcase and earn recognition based on his or her strengths.
Rules/Policies:
*MUST be an Amethyst attendee to participate. (Purchase a workshop, vending spot, General Admission pass, Gala ticket and/or perform in one of the shows) Winners to be announced and prizes to be awarded on stage during or directly following The Extravaganza (Time frame depends upon number of participants).
*Judges' decisions are FINAL.
*Scores will not be issued. Contestants have the opportunity to select the evaluation option.
*ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
*Late entries will not be accepted. All Materials must be submitted by Feb. 17, 2020
*All participants must agree to be available for the Awards Ceremony in the event that he or she has won a title.
*Winners grant The Amethyst Dance Festival rights to use their images for promotional purposes.
*Contestants have the right to opt out of a runner-up and/or finalist title, but that must be marked on the entry form. The number of finalists and alternates selected will depend upon the number of entries. Prizes and awards for finalists/alternates will be determined by the number of entries.
*Judges' decisions are FINAL. Each category with more than 1 contestant will be judged by a panel of at least 3 judges. The judges will list their votes for the winners as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th placements. If there is just one entry in a category, that entry will automatically win.
*The Judging Panel will be comprised of current and former Headliners, 2020 Accelerated Workshop Instructors and/or Event Hosts. These potential judges will not be eligible to compete, and students of these individuals may not request their own mentors/instructors for judging. (The exceptions to this rule are the Best Instructor & Best Troupe Director Awards - The selections for the Best Instructor and Best Troupe Director will be made by the Amethyst staff. Nominees and the individuals who submit the nominations must be Amethyst attendees.)
*The Amethyst Dance Festival may be posting winning clips (Top Performers & others selected for promotional purposes). Contestants must not submit clips that violate copyrights and/or are considered the property of any other entity.
Competition Categories:
*Top Oriental Performer (Classic or Modern)- Professional
Winner to be selected based on the following factors: Overall Impression, Technique, Creativity, Choreography, Grooming (Hair & Make-up), Appropriateness of Costuming and Movement Vocabulary, Musical Interpretation, Personality & Expression and Overall Appeal
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 2 min. in length, not to exceed 3 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 2:45)
*Top Oriental Performer (Classic or Modern)- Rising Star (Fewer than 5 yrs. Belly Dance Performance Experience)
Winner to be selected based on the following factors: Overall Impression, Technique, Creativity, Choreography, Grooming (Hair & Make-up), Appropriateness of Costuming and Movement Vocabulary, Musical Interpretation, Personality & Expression and Overall Appeal
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 2 min. in length, not to exceed 3 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 2:45)
*Top Oriental Troupe Performance - Professional
Winners to be selected based on the following factors: Overall Impression, Technique, Creativity, Choreography, Grooming (Hair & Make-up), Appropriateness of Costuming and Movement Vocabulary, Musical Interpretation, Personality & Expression, Overall Appeal, Troupe Interaction, Formations and Unity
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 3 min. in length, not to exceed 4 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 3:45)
*Top Oriental Troupe Performance - Rising Stars (Student Troupe)
Winners to be selected based on the following factors: Overall Impression, Technique, Creativity, Choreography, Grooming (Hair & Make-up), Appropriateness of Costuming and Movement Vocabulary, Musical Interpretation, Personality & Expression, Overall Appeal, Troupe Interaction, Formations and Unity
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 3 min. in length, not to exceed 4 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 3:45)
*Top Folkloric Performer - Professional
Winner to be selected based on the following factors: Overall Impression, Technique, Creativity, Choreography, Grooming (Hair & Make-up), Appropriateness of Costuming and Movement Vocabulary, Musical Interpretation, Personality & Expression and Overall Appeal
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 2 min. in length, not to exceed 3 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 2:45)
*Top Folkloric Performer - Rising Star (Fewer than 5 yrs. Belly Dance Performance Experience)
Winner to be selected based on the following factors: Overall Impression, Technique, Creativity, Choreography, Grooming (Hair & Make-up), Appropriateness of Costuming and Movement Vocabulary, Musical Interpretation, Personality & Expression and Overall Appeal
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 2 min. in length, not to exceed 3 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 2:45)
*Top Folkloric Troupe Performance - Professional
Winners to be selected based on the following factors: Overall Impression, Technique, Creativity, Choreography, Grooming (Hair & Make-up), Appropriateness of Costuming and Movement Vocabulary, Musical Interpretation, Personality & Expression, Overall Appeal, Troupe Interaction, Formations and Unity
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 3 min. in length, not to exceed 4 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 3:45)
*Top Folkloric Troupe Performance - Rising Stars (Student Troupe)
Winners to be selected based on the following factors: Overall Impression, Technique, Creativity, Choreography, Grooming (Hair & Make-up), Appropriateness of Costuming and Movement Vocabulary, Musical Interpretation, Personality & Expression, Overall Appeal, Troupe Interaction, Formations and Unity
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 3 min. in length, not to exceed 4 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 3:45)
*Top Fusion Performer (Oriental + Another Style) - Professional
Winner to be selected based on the following factors: Overall Impression, Technique, Creativity, Choreography, Grooming (Hair & Make-up), Costuming and Movement Vocabulary, Musical Interpretation, Personality & Expression and Overall Appeal
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 2 min. in length, not to exceed 3 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 2:45)
*Top Fusion Performer (Oriental + Another Style) - Rising Star (Fewer than 5 yrs. Belly Dance Performance Experience)
Winner to be selected based on the following factors: Overall Impression, Technique, Creativity, Choreography, Grooming (Hair & Make-up), Costuming and Movement Vocabulary, Musical Interpretation, Personality & Expression and Overall Appeal
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 2 min. in length, not to exceed 3 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 2:45)
*Top Fusion Troupe Performance (Oriental + Another Style) - Professional
Winners to be selected based on the following factors: Overall Impression, Technique, Creativity, Choreography, Grooming (Hair & Make-up), Costuming and Movement Vocabulary, Musical Interpretation, Personality & Expression, Overall Appeal, Troupe Interaction, Formations and Unity
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 3 min. in length, not to exceed 4 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 3:45)
*Top Fusion Troupe Performance (Oriental + Another Style) - Rising Stars (Student Troupe)
Winners to be selected based on the following factors: Overall Impression, Technique, Creativity, Choreography, Grooming (Hair & Make-up), Costuming and Movement Vocabulary, Musical Interpretation, Personality & Expression, Overall Appeal, Troupe Interaction, Formations and Unity
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 3 min. in length, not to exceed 4 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 3:45)
*Top Tribal Fusion Performer - Professional
Winner to be selected based on the following factors: Overall Impression, Technique, Creativity, Choreography, Grooming (Hair & Make-up), Costuming and Movement Vocabulary, Musical Interpretation, Personality & Expression and Overall Appeal
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 2 min. in length, not to exceed 3 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 2:45)
*Top Tribal Fusion Performer - Rising Star (Fewer than 5 yrs. Belly Dance Performance Experience)
Winner to be selected based on the following factors: Overall Impression, Technique, Creativity, Choreography, Grooming (Hair & Make-up), Costuming and Movement Vocabulary, Musical Interpretation, Personality & Expression and Overall Appeal
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 2 min. in length, not to exceed 3 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 2:45)
*Top Tribal Fusion Troupe Performance - Professional
Winners to be selected based on the following factors: Overall Impression, Technique, Creativity, Choreography, Grooming (Hair & Make-up), Costuming and Movement Vocabulary, Musical Interpretation, Personality & Expression, Overall Appeal, Troupe Interaction, Formations and Unity
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 3 min. in length, not to exceed 4 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 3:45)
*Top Tribal Fusion Troupe Performance - Rising Stars (Student Troupe)
Winners to be selected based on the following factors: Overall Impression, Technique, Creativity, Choreography, Grooming (Hair & Make-up), Costuming and Movement Vocabulary, Musical Interpretation, Personality & Expression, Overall Appeal, Troupe Interaction, Formations and Unity
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 3 min. in length, not to exceed 4 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 3:45)
*Top Tribal Troupe Performance - Professional
Winners to be selected based on the following factors: Overall Impression, Technique, Creativity, Choreography, Grooming (Hair & Make-up), Costuming and Movement Vocabulary, Musical Interpretation, Personality & Expression, Overall Appeal, Troupe Interaction, Formations and Unity
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 3 min. in length, not to exceed 4 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 3:45)
*Top Tribal Troupe Performance - Rising Stars (Student Troupe)
Winners to be selected based on the following factors: Overall Impression, Technique, Creativity, Choreography, Grooming (Hair & Make-up), Costuming and Movement Vocabulary, Musical Interpretation, Personality & Expression, Overall Appeal, Troupe Interaction, Formations and Unity
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 3 min. in length, not to exceed 4 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 3:45)
Additional Awards and Side Categories
*Contestants do NOT have to be entered in one of the main competition cateories to submit entries for Additional Awards and Side Categories, but all of the rules and policies posted appy. Applicants MUST attend Amethyst (purchase a workshop, vending spot, Evening Gala ticket and/or General Admissions Pass)
Stage Star Award
-Based solely on charisma and personality.
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 1 min. in length, not to exceed 2 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 1:45)
Best Veil Piece
-Based on Overall Impression, Technique and Expression
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 1 min. in length, not to exceed 2 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 1:45)
Best Fan Veil Piece
-Based on Overall Impression, Technique and Expression
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 1 min. in length, not to exceed 2 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 1:45)
Best Sword Piece
-Based on Overall Impression, Technique and Expression
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 1 min. in length, not to exceed 2 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 1:45)
Best Drum Solo
-Based on Overall Impression, Technique and Expression
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 1 min. in length, not to exceed 2 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 1:45)
Best Entertainer
(Restaurant, Lounge, Corporate Event, Party Performance)
-Based on Personality, Audience Interaction & Technique
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 1 min. in length, not to exceed 2 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 1:45)
Best Bollywood Piece
-Based on Overall Impression, Technique and Expression
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 1 min. in length, not to exceed 2 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 1:45)
Artistry Award
-Based on Overall Creativity. Judges will consider the setting, costuming, theme, video angles, etc.
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a performance clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Evaluation time must be at least 1 min. in length, not to exceed 2 min. Please indicate the time markers on the clip that will be judged. (ie: .25 - 1:45)
Best Instructor - No Fee
-Based on Video Clip
-Honor your instructor with a nomination for Best Instructor! It is FREE to submit your nomination, so speak from your heart, and give your hard working instructor some much deserved love! 🙂
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a nomination clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Nomination must be at least 2 min. in length, not to exceed 3 min.
Best Troupe Director - No Fee
-Based on Video Clip
-Honor your director with a nomination for Best Troupe Director! It is FREE to submit your nomination. Make sure YOUR troupe director receives the recognition he or she deserves!
*To enter, fill out the Entry Form and submit the link to a nomination clip (upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
-Nomination must be at least 2 min. in length, not to exceed 3 min.
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