Concert GALA competition

The ACTIVATE YOUR ARTISTRY Concert Gala is an optional competition segment that concludes our Saturday evening at the convention. Participants must also be registered as a convention attendee to participate in the Gala.

GALA INFORMATION

INDEPENDENT DANCERS:

Independent dancers may compete up to two solos in the Gala. Independent registrations cannot be combined to compete in groups and must be registered under a studio or group account to be eligible for duos, trios, groups or exhibition.

DIVISIONS:

Dancers will compete in the same level as listed on their registration form. In the event that a group has dancers from multiple levels, the routine will be scored based off of the majority level within the group.

SCORING:

Performances will be scored on Technique, Choreography, Performance Execution and Overall Impression. Each category accounts for 25 points of a total 100 points possible per faculty judge. In the event of a tied score, the technique score will be used to decide overall placement.

AWARDS:

Each division and level will have an overall award presentation followed by the Gala Awards. Gala awards that will be awarded at each city are Masterful Musicality, Excellence in Technique, Best In Costume Design, Best Concept, Stunning Staging (for groups only), Best Choreography, Emotional Execution, Activated Award. Each award presented will be paired with a banner as well as an AYA certificate, cash prize or sponsored scholarship opportunity. 

ADJUDICATION STANCE:

AYA does not include a traditional award system such as Platinum, High Gold, Gold etc. We feel that a dancers value is greater than a placement trophy. So in an effort to support each competitors artistic journey, each competing dancer will receive a scholarship or certificate from our sponsors during the Gala. Our hope is that by providing opportunities in place of trophies, we can help each dancer advance in their craft.

FACULTY FEEDBACK:

Score sheets and faculty feedback will sent via email no later than 7 days following the convention to the email address listed on the registration form.

EXHIBITION ONLY:

Dancers registered to perform as exhibition will not be eligible for banners, sponsored scholarships or cash prizes. 

ENTRY LIMITS: 

AYA only offers performance and competition opportunities on Saturday evening during each convention weekend only. Entries will be accepted into the Gala until max capacity is reached. Soloists are permitted to perform up to two solos. 

AUDIENCE ENTRY:

Wristbands are not required to enter the gala concert. Seating is open and on a first come basis. The first two rows of seats are reserved for Studio Directors and Teachers Only. Dancers are permitted to sit & watch the Gala in front of the main stage floor. Doors for competition will open 15 minutes prior to the first routine. 

ORDER OF PERFORMANCE:

A preliminary schedule will be shared no later than two weeks prior with studio directors, with the final performance order available 7 days before the event on activateyourartistry.com.

MUSIC SUBMISSION:

Music in MP3 format, title of the routine and group/studio name must be sent via email no later than 3 weeks before the regional convention being attended if not included on the initial registration form submitted.

** Activate Your Artistry reserves the right to adjust levels for showcase based on technique level or age.