DESI DANCE OFF - FREE Auditions

DESI DANCE OFF - The Ultimate South Asian Dance Competition

COMPETITION FORMAT: 4 Stages:

1. FREE Registration: Online - instructions are below
2. Auditions: May 19 2024 @ 2:00 PM - Snelgrove Auditorium - 11892 Hurontario Street Brampton
3. Elimination Rounds: June 2 & June 29 @ 2:00 PM - Maja Prentice Theatre - 3650 Dixie Road Mississauga
4. Grand Finale: July 14 2024 @ 3:00 PM - The Rose Theatre - 1 Theatre Lane Brampton

1. FREE Registration: 

• Complete and fill the online registration form : https://form.jotform.com/240548059173257
• Upload your song in application 60 seconds max.
• Your entry can be solo and/or group in any category (Kids / Youth / Adults). Means you can participate in Solo & Group in the same category.
• Deadline : Saturday May 18 2024 - 6:00 PM 

2. AUDITIONS: May 29 2024 @ Snelgrove Auditorium Brampton

• You must reach for the auditions on time @ 2:00 PM.
• Prepare for 30-45 minutes of waiting depending upon the rush and/or your turn.
• You are required to perform your act in front of Judges for the submitted song.
• After all the auditions are done judges will declare the results. If you are not present till the end of the auditions then our team shall communicate results with you.
• False representation of age or identity during the audition will result in immediate disqualification from the contest.
• Once you are selected there will be a $100 fees per contestant (non-refundable) for the rest of the contest and you will be performing in all the rounds and the finale. Also you will receive 4 tickets for the grand finale ($25 each = $100)

Selection Criteria:

• Each category may have solo and/or group items. They will be judged equally.
• Judges’ decision will be the final decision.
• There will be a priority selected list and waiting list from the non-selected candidates as well (considered as stand-by entries). The waiting list participants may get chance to participate in the contest if selected candidate withdraw their entry.
• Selected candidates are required to complete the participation criteria and conditions. Each selected candidate must prepare their dance routine of 120 seconds (2 mins) for each elimination rounds and collect points. The total of two rounds will determine the finalists and compete in the finals.
• During the Grant Finale each finalist will have to perform 2 routines of 150 seconds (2.5 mins each) and rest of the selected participants will perform for the support.

3. Theatre Rounds (2): Maja prentice Theatre – 3650 Dixie Road Mississauga

• June 2 2024 & June 29 2024 @ 2:00 PM
• Selected candidates must submit their dance routine (song) at least 2 days (48 Hrs) before the contest date and time.
• Missing or delay in submitting music for your dance routine may result in scoring penalties and/or disqualification.
• The length of the song mix should be about 120 seconds (2 minutes).
• You should always keep a backup routine to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
• Judges will score for your performance and provide points (stars) and the total of two rounds will determine the top 5 contestants to compete in the finale.
• Rest of the groups will also be performing in the Grand Finale but not competing the contest.

4. Grand Finale: The Rose Theatre – 1 Theatre Lane Brampton

• July 14 2024 @ 3:00 PM
• Selected candidates must submit their dance routines (song) at least 2 days (48 Hrs) before the contest date and time.
• Missing or delay in submitting music for your dance routine may result in scoring paneities and/or disqualification.
• You will be performing two different routines/performances and the total score will determine the top 3 winners.
• The length of each song mix should be about 150 seconds (2.5 minutes).
• You should always keep a backup routine in case of last-minute technical issues.
• You are required to reach at least 3 hours in advance to check the stage setup and positions on the stage and other logistics.
• Winners will get trophy certificate and lots of CASH prizes…

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