Time Limits

The DWC entries system will not permit music to be submitted which is over the time limit.

Time Penalties

The following points will be deducted if a dance without music (“acappella”) overruns

20 Second time limit for a prop to be placed on stage.

20 Second time limit for any prop to be removed from the stage. Failure to comply will result in a 5 point penalty for each violation.

E.g. If a competitor takes 21 seconds to put a prop on stage and 21 seconds to remove the prop from the stage they will receive a 10 point penalty.

Age Calculations

A competitors age is taken as from 1 January 2023.

The age of the oldest competitor in a Duet/Trio, Quartet, Small Group or Large Group will determine the age section.

The maximum age of a competitor that can compete at the qualifier and finals is 25 years.

The competition will be divided in the following age categories :

• Mini (4-9 Years)
• Children (10-13 Years)
• Juniors (14-17 Years)
• Seniors (18-25 Years)

Competitive Level

Although the competition is open to any dancer, the level of competition is strong and dancers should have at least 3 years dancing experience and have competed and placed in the top 5 at local competitions.

Solos

Duet/Trio

Quartet

Small Groups

Large Group

Participation Restrictions

Dancers may enter multiple Solos, Duet/Trios, Quartets, Small Groups and Large Groups in different styles at the SA QUALIFIERS. Dancers are also allowed to enter multiple Solos, Duet/Trios, Quartets, Small Groups and Large Groups in the same section.

Where a dancer enters more than one Solo, Duets/Trios or Quartets in the same section, only the highest scoring routine will be placed.

FINALS: for the 2024 FINALS dancer are allowed to enter a maximum of 3 solos, each from a different style category, for the DWC FINALS. If extra spaces in classes are available after closing date for their country, up to 2 additional qualified solos may be approved per dancer, bringing the maximum number of solo entries per soloist to 5.

Dancers can be part of numerous Duet/Trios and Quartets, however, dancers cannot be part of more than 1 duet/trio or quartet in the same STYLE CATEGORY.

Dancers are allowed to be part of numerous Small and Large Groups, irrespective of the STYLE CATEGORY.

Dancers are allowed to be part of numerous Large Groups, irrespective of the STYLE CATEGORY.

Dancers can perform in multiple Small and Large Groups both at the Qualifiers and Finals. Dancers from the same dance schools cannot enter more than 2 small or large groups in the same class, except with approval from DWC Head Office.

Small groups must contain a minimum of 4 dancers.

Small groups must contain a minimum of 5 dancers for Mini, Children, Junior, Senior Group Ballet - Any style section.

Large Groups must contain a minimum of 11 dancers.

Music

The music for each entry must be uploaded by the teacher on the online entry system.

CD's will not be accepted.

No late music submissions will be accepted online or at the event.

Judging and Scores

The judging panel will consist of 3 international and local judges.

Scoring points are given to every dance with a maximum of 100.

The decision of the judges are final and cannot be changed.

No competitors, teachers or spectators are allowed to approach the judges.

To achieve a first place a routine must score 70% or more. If this mark is not received then no Gold Medal will be awarded for the section.

If two routines receive the same number of marks then a tied place is awarded at the qualifier, but should the tied place affect the number of dances qualifying for the finals, being more than 4 solos, duet/trios and quartets and 5 small and large groups for the section, the head judge will then need to determine who is eligible for a place in the team competing at the finals in the section.

To qualify for the FINALS, a routine must score 70% or more. The competition director at his/her discretion may invite a routine which scored below 70% to the FINALS.

Qualification for the Dance World Cup Finals in Prague, Czech Republic.

Competitors from South Africa wishing to compete at the Dance World Cup finals in Czech Republic will have to first qualify at the South Africa qualifiers.

Any qualified dancer chosen to represent South Africa at the Dance World Cup finals in Czech Republic is obliged to pay for the special affordable team package. Dancers and supporters will have to make their own accommodation, transport and flight reservations.

Only the Top 4 qualified solos, duet/trio and quartet routines and Top 5 small and large groups routines in each section, who are able to attend the Dance World Cup finals in Czech Republic, can tour with the South Africa team. Each country participating is only permitted these numbers per section.