ENTRIES ARE ACCEPTED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
“SAVE YOUR SPOTS” TO AVOID BEING SOLD OUT OF AN EVENT.

Step 1 – New studios need to create a studio account. Select the Registration tab at www.onpointdancecompetition.com. All studio communications will travel to the email included in your studio account. Using a Google Chrome browser is strongly recommended for optimal performance. *On Point does not accept independent entries.

Step 2 – Read the Terms & Conditions carefully and accept them.

Step 3 – Select “Home” from the menu in the top left corner of your screen. “Begin Registration” will be on the right side of the page. Select your desired competition first. You may then create your student roster and build your routines. Our registration system automatically rolls the ages of each performer ahead from year to year, so there is no need to re-enter them! Please note: Solo age divisions will be computed based on the selected competition location and event dates.

Step 4 – Before submitting, please review your dancers and routines carefully. When complete, you will select a payment option under “Dates and Fees” and click “Pay”. You will then complete the payment process to formally submit your registration.  Payment must be submitted electronically via e-check to complete the registration process with exception of payments made after the discounted rates have expired. Payments made after the discounts have expired may be made electronically by by credit card (3.5% service fee) or via Zelle (info@onpointdancecompetition.com) ONLY. No personal or business checks will be accepted.

When you submit your registration you will have to agree to the following:

It is agreed upon entering any On Point National Dance Competition event that all participants, students, parents, teachers, studio directors/owners and any other spectators will not hold On Point National Dance Competition or its directors, employees or host facilities liable for injuries sustained and/or illnesses contracted by them or loss of property while in attendance and/or participating in any and all activity of On Point events.

PAYMENTS:  **ALL RATES ARE BASED ON WHEN PAYMENT IS RECEIVED IN FULL, NOT WHEN ROUTINES/DANCERS ARE ENTERED. DISCOUNT WILL NOT APPLY WHEN PARTIAL PAYMENT IS MADE.  NO PERSONAL OR STUDIO CHECKS ACCEPTED.

• “SAVE YOUR SPOTS” DEPOSIT:  The $500 deposit is non-refundable, non-transferable that will be credited towards entry fees for the selected event. Registration and payment must be received by the event’s registration deadline date for deposit to remain valid. Gift Certificates and credit vouchers cannot be used to “Save Your Spots”! Early commitment deposits, “Save Your Spots”, are NOT affiliated with any discounts/rebates. 
• DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION: To receive a discount, studios MUST submit FULL (NO PARTIAL) payment via E-Check online only, at the time of registration. Discounts are only given when a studio is paid in full at least 50 days or 45 days before the competition via E-CHECK ONLY. Returned checks (ie. incorrect account number) and non-sufficient checks will incur a 1% service fee. To ensure a discount, repayment must be made before the discount cut-off date.
• NON-DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION: Registration payments are to be paid by credit card (3.5% service fee), or Zelle ONLY (info@onpointdancecompetition.com) by the cut-off date to avoid late fees. NO STUDIO CHECKS

Each studio will receive registration confirmation via email when full payment is received. *Zelle payments should include the event location in the memo field.

NO ENTRIES, INCLUDING ONLINE REGISTRATION, WILL BE PROCESSED OR
CONSIDERED REGISTERED UNTIL FULL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED.

*Only Zelle or credit card payments (3.5%) will be accepted after the 35-day deadline.*

*Gift certificate winnings are not applicable toward “Save Your Spots” or On Point Nationals registration.*

• LATE FEES:  Payments after the regular cut-off date are to be paid by credit card (3.5% service fee) or Zelle ONLY. A late fee of $10 per routine may be applied. Entries are accepted on a first come, first served basis.  Unpaid accounts will not be able to request changes or additions and will not be included in the schedule. 
• RETURNED ECHECKS: Returned checks for insufficient funds to save your spot will incur a $50.00 service fee. Please check your bank statements for the correct account and routing numbers. Returned checks for incorrect account numbers to save your spot will incur a $10.00 service fee.

CANCELLATION/POSTPONED REFUND POLICY: On Point National Dance Competition reserves the right to cancel, change location, venue, and/or dates to all events due to unforeseen circumstances. The successful planning of a dance competition requires that a large portion of collected fees be utilized to assist with pre-event expenses. Due to these expenses, there will be no cash refunds for any entry fees regardless of circumstance. Entry fees for events that cancel due to events beyond On Point National Dance Competition’s control including, but not limited to, weather, act of God, war, medical emergencies, government shutdowns, terrorist activity will not be refunded. Any canceled/postponed events will receive full credit (minus change/late fees) to be used towards a future event. 

REFUNDS / CREDITS:  There will be no refunds for any entry fees regardless of any circumstance. ONCE YOU SUBMIT PAYMENT, EARLY OR NOT, THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS. Removed students and/or routines are considered a fair scratch. No scratched routines can be swapped or substituted for another routine. No credit or refund will be offered.

Credits will be issued only in cases of documented injury or illness with a bona fide doctor’s note, submitted with a credit voucher within 30 days of the event. This credit will be issued to the studio only and the routine will be considered a scratch. 

CHANGES:  Any changes to originally submitted entries must be submitted through the registration system. A $15 change fee is charged for all changes after the cut-off date until the final deadline date at 3:00 PM.  ABSOLUTELY NO CHANGES WEEK OF COMPETITION, NO EXCEPTIONS. All changes/additions after 3:00 PM on the deadline date MUST be done at the event; no title division changes or changes of levels will occur at the competition.  

SCHEDULES:  Studios will be notified by email when the schedule is released*, approximately 10 days prior to the event. *Registration must be paid in full and music must be uploaded before schedules will be released.

TIP:  Be sure to check the final length of your music files.
Your routine(s) might need to be extended!

N:  Any act that goes over our allotted time limit, without notifying On Point and paying for extended time in advance, may be penalized one overall point deduction from each judge and billed and/or have the corresponding fee deducted from any prize money.

Soloists may perform up to three solos at any regional competition. They may not compete against themselves in the same age and performance division. In duo/trio, groups, lines and production there must be less than 50% of the same students when competing in the same age and performance division.

On Point offers three levels of competition. This gives dancers an opportunity to compete against dancers at their own level. The different levels will never compete against each other. Each entry level is eligible for high score awards. Please read carefully as our levels are unlike others!

• • These level guidelines are our suggestions. Studio Directors and instructors should personally consider the skill level of each dancer when selecting their competition level.
  • How many years a performer has been competing is not used as a criteria for our levels. If you have a young or first-year dancer who is naturally gifted and performing clean Fouetté turns they should not be competing in first or second position. If a dancer is advanced, they should be registered in Third Position regardless of the number of hours they dance each week.
  • If the judges determine a dancer is competing below their skill level, that dancer will be moved up to the appropriate level.  If that level has already competed, the routine will be perform for adjudication only and not be eligible for first in category or overall high scores.

FIRST POSITION (recreational)

First Position is comprised of dancers who take 3 or fewer hours of studio instruction of any kind of dance per week – total class time, not each discipline of dance. If you have a young or first-year dancer who is naturally gifted and performing clean Fouetté turns they should not be competing in first or second position. If a dancer is advanced, they should be registered in Third Position regardless of the number of hours they dance each week.

A student that competes in 5 or more routines cannot compete at the recreational level.  Dancers in this classification are not eligible for regional or national title division. Only groups comprised of all recreational performers will be able to compete at this level. All lines and productions will perform at the competitive level. THIS LEVEL IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR GIFT CERTIFICATES.  First Position dancers may not compete en pointe.

First Position appropriate skills include:  Single Pirouette, Grand Jeté, Fan Kick, Pivot Turn, Triplets, Châiné Turns, Piqué Turns, Shuffles, Flap, Ball Change, Cramp Roll, Cartwheel, Round Off, Handstand, Slow Isolation, Pin Drop, Coffee Grinder

IMPORTANT: If a performer is moved up from First Position to Second or Third Position during competition and that level has already competed in a prior session, the routine will be performed for adjudication only and not be eligible for first in category or overall high scores.

SECOND POSITION (intermediate)

Second Position is comprised of dancers who take fewer than 6 hours of studio instruction of any kind of dance per week – total class time, not each discipline of dance. If you have a dancer who is naturally gifted and performing clean Fouetté turns they should not be competing in first or second position. If a dancer is advanced, they should be registered in Third Position regardless of the number of hours they dance each week.

A student that competes in 7 or more routines cannot compete at the intermediate level. Small and large groups that are comprised of recreational, intermediate and/or competitive level will be able to compete at this level. If there are 50% or more competitive performers, they will be bumped up to the competitive level. Example: large group jazz has 7 performers who are competitive dancers and 3 performers are recreational/intermediate dancers would compete at the competitive level. All lines and productions will perform at the competitive level. Dancers in this classification are not eligible for regional or national title division. THIS LEVEL IS ELIGIBLE FOR GIFT CERTIFICATES.  Second Position dancers may not compete en pointe.

Second Position appropriate skills include but are not limited to:  Double/Triple Pirouettes, Center Leap, Calypso, Leg Extension, Tilt Leap, Paradiddle, Pullbacks, Paddle Turns, Toe Stands, Wings, Walkovers, Front Limber, Chin Stand, K Stands, Jams, CC’s, Six Step, Swipe

IMPORTANT: If a performer is moved up from Second Position to Third Position during competition and that level has already competed in a prior session, the routine will be performed for adjudication only and not be eligible for first in category or overall high scores.

THIRD POSITION (competitive)

All dancers may compete at this level. If a performer competes at the competitive level, they cannot compete at the recreational level. If studios do not select an entry-level, dancers will automatically be entered into the competitive level. All lines and productions will perform at this level. THIS LEVEL IS ELIGIBLE FOR GIFT CERTIFICATES.

Third Position appropriate skills include but are not limited to:  Three or more consecutive pirouettes, A ’La Seconde Turns, Fouetté Turns, Double Attitude Turns, Switch Center, Penché, Hinge, Cincinnati, Double Pullbacks, Toe Wings, Double Wings, Tow Stand Turns, Single Leg Wings, Syncopated Rhythms, Handsprings, Back Tuck, Aerial, Flat Isolations, Freezes, Windmills, Flares

SOLOS – All soloists compete in the age division they are as of the competition date.

DUOS/TRIOS & GROUPS – All duos/trios and groups compete at the age they are as of January 1.

Proof of age (birth certificate, driver’s license, etc.) may be required if protest occurs. All protests must be in writing and presented to the director of On Point National Dance Competition within 1 hour of the incident. All protests must be signed.

Contestants will compete in the following divisions: (4 yrs & under), (5-6 yrs), (7-9 yrs), (10-12 yrs), (13-15 yrs), (16-17 yrs), (18-19 yrs), and (20+). **Any more than six entries in a category in any age division will be broken down into individual ages.

The average age of the dancers will determine the age division the entry will be competing in. To determine the average age of a routine, add all of the dancers ages and divide by the number of dancers in that routine. DO NOT ROUND UP.

Performers that are in different age groups will not compete in more than one age group below the oldest dancer, regardless of the average age. Example: routine includes a dancer age 15 (Teen) but the average age is 8 (Petite), the routine will compete in the junior age group, into the lowest age group within that age bracket which would be 10 yrs.

PLEASE NOTE:  Only the following divisions may contain more than 3 acrobatic tricks; Acro/Dance, Character, Hip Hop, Open, and Production. A pass into an acrobatic trick (e.g., round off back handspring) qualifies as one movement.

• Acro/Dance
  Routine containing 50% of dance and 50% gymnastic tumbling, passes, limbers, etc.
• Acro/Dance Specialty
  This category can only be used after the acro/dance performance division is used with 50% of the same dancers in the same age division.
• Ballet
  Routine to include ballet technique using classical steps and movements.
• Ballet Specialty
  This category can only be used after the ballet performance division is used with 50% of the same dancers in the same age division.
• Character
  Routine using any form of dance that portrays a recognizable character throughout the routine.
• Character Specialty
  This category can only be used after the character performance division is used with 50% of the same dancers in the same age division.
• Contemporary
  Routine to include a combination of lyrical, jazz and modern technique.
• Contemporary Specialty
  This category can only be used after the contemporary performance division is used with 50% of the same dancers in the same age division.
• Clogging
  Routine to include clogging technique using clogging shoes.
• Folk/Ethnic
  Routine to include particular ethnic style such as Irish, Spanish, etc.
• Hip Hop/Funk
  Routine to include street style of dance.
• Hip Hop/Funk Specialty
  This category can only be used after the hip hop/funk performance division is used with 50% of the same dancers in the same age division.
• Jazz
  Routine to include jazz technique such as leaps, splits, floor rolls, kicks, etc.
• Jazz Specialty
  This category can only be used after the jazz performance division is used with 50% of the same dancers in the same age division.
• Lyrical
  Routine to include emotional interpretations using combination of ballet and jazz technique.
• Lyrical Specialty
  This category can only be used after the lyrical performance division is used with 50% of the same dancers in the same age division.
• Modern
  Interpretive dance using balance and control.
• Modern Specialty
  This category can only be used after the modern performance division is used with 50% of the same dancers in the same age division.
• Musical Theatre
  Routine to include Broadway or movie musicals using any style of dance.
• Open
  Routine to include any style and combination.
• Open Specialty
  This category can only be used after the open performance division is used with 50% of the same dancers in the same age division.
• Pointe
  Routine to include ballet/pointe technique using pointe shoes.
• Pom Pom
  Routine to include pom poms for 75% of the dance with sharp movements.
• Tap
  Routine to include tap technique. Must be wearing tap shoes. NO RECORDED TAP SOUNDS are permitted in the music or points will be deducted from score.
• Tap Specialty
  This category can only be used after the tap performance division is used with 50% of the same dancers in the same age division.

Each competition will offer a panel of three judges who are well versed in all categories. The judges will evaluate each performance in the areas of technique, execution, choreography, musicality and overall appearance. All judges’ decisions are final.

All participants will be scored based on an adjudicated system. Multiple platinum, high gold, and gold adjudication awards may be presented. Entries will receive both a trophy for the studio and individual pins for each dancer in the group.

Any act that goes over our allotted time limit without notifying us and paying for those fees in advance will be penalized one overall point, billed and/or deducted from any winnings.

Any discrepancy in the number of dancers performing – more or less – than the number entered at the time of registration, may result in the routine being adjudicated only. Adjudicated only routines are not eligible for high scores. Carefully review registration and schedule prior to the competition to prevent this from happening.

Critiques and Scores will not be released until all outstanding fees are paid in full.

OVERALL HIGH SCORE AWARD

Overall Awards will be awarded to the top 5 in the Mini, Petite, Junior, Teen and Senior age division for First, Second and Third Positions.  Gift certificates will be awarded to 1^st place in the Second/Third Positions level (except the adult division).  A gift certificate will be given when there are 5 or more routines in each age division for each level (second and third position).  You must compete on the day and time assigned to be eligible for overall awards. When a soloist is performing in 2 or more routines, only the highest-scoring routine will be eligible for the overall awards.

*Gift certificate winnings are not applicable toward On Point Nationals registration.*

DYNAMIC AWARD

Top 3 routines (excluding solos, duos/trios) will receive an award for each category in jazz, tap, ballet/lyrical, open (to include all other categories) for 12 & UNDER and 13 & OVER in First Position, Second Position and Third Position.

ON POINT AWARD

On Point gift certificates towards a future On Point regional competition will be awarded to the highest scoring group in 12 & UNDER and 13 & OVER in the competitive level and in the intermediate level. Must receive a platinum or high gold to qualify.

STUDIO POWERHOUSE AWARD

One studio in each city will be awarded the Studio Powerhouse Award! This award is solely based on group scores. The studio with the top five highest group scores will be granted this prestigious award.  Please note: Solos, Duos, and Trios are not included.

PHOTOGENIC AWARD

Awarded to contestants that are judged the most photogenic for each age division. Photograph must be 8×10 head or full length shot with name, age, and studio info on back of photo. Photo may be in black & white or color. Photogenic competition is separate from dance competition; please submit official entry form and fee at competition. Only one photo per entry. Winning photos from each regional will be retained.

ON POINT REGIONAL TITLE

Soloists may enter one or more routines for the Title division (Third Position ONLY). When registering, please indicate what routine(s) you would like to have judged for the Title division. Routine(s) that are entering into the title divisions are not eligible for Overall High Score Awards. Title winners will receive a Tiara (Miss)/Hat (Mr.) and an On Point Title Jacket/sweatshirt.

SPECIAL AWARDS:

On Point Judges Awards: Awards presented by the judges to acknowledge routines that are unique

On Point Choreography Awards: Awards for outstanding choreography

On Point Entertainment Awards: Awards for routines deemed to be the most entertaining

On Point Technique Awards: Awards for routines with the highest technique score in the competitive level, for 12 & under and 13 & over

On Point Opening Number Invitations: On Point awards Opening Number invitations to competitive soloists.  Selected dancers are invited to join us at Nationals – with or without their team – and to participate in the Opening Number for our Ultimate Victory.  It is a great opportunity to learn from new choreographers and make new friends from across the country while having fun in Virginia Beach!!

All music files must be uploaded into the registration system. Audio files are accepted in MP3, M4A format only, up to 20 MB each. We recommend MP3 format. Please use Chrome when uploading music. Make sure the music you are uploading is DRM free. On Point does not accept CD’s.

Music may continue to be entered after registration is submitted. Schedules will not be released to studios with missing music files. Once the schedule is released, uploads will be closed (10-14 days before competition). 

It is advisable to bring back-up of all music on a USB drive for all performances in case of an emergency. Music should be recorded at proper speed, please note that speed control will NOT be adjusted.

Regionals:

On Point offers studios an optional media package for $25.00 per registered dancer.  All registered dancers (regardless of familial relationship) must participate to take advantage of this opportunity.  Studios selecting the media package will receive access to all of their studio’s routine photos and videos in an online gallery.  Media packages are made available online two to four weeks post-event where studios will have access to unlimited downloads of their files.

• The media package is only available pre-event.
• Refunds will not be issued to families and friends that purchase photos or videos separately from their dancer’s media package gallery.

Nationals:

On Point offers studios an optional media package for $50.00 per registered dancer.  All registered dancers (regardless of familial relationship) must participate to take advantage of this opportunity.  Studios selecting the media package for Nationals will receive access to all of their studio’s routine photos and videos, title pageant  photos and videos, and Ultimate Victory photos and videos in an online gallery.  Media packages are made available online two to four weeks post-event where studios will have access to unlimited downloads of their files.

• The media package is only available pre-event.
• Refunds will not be issued to families and friends that purchase photos or videos separately from their dancer’s media package gallery.

All studios that compete at an On Point regional competition during a calendar year are eligible to compete at On Point’s National competition. Studios that are unable to attend an On Point regional but would like to dance with us at Nationals may qualify remotely. Please submit your routine videos with the corresponding entry fees no later than April 1st. Videos will be adjudicated only. Video entry fees are the same as regional entry fees.  *Gift certificate winnings are not applicable toward On Point Nationals registration.

National Awards:  At Nationals, gift certificates will be awarded throughout the week of competition for each age division for solos, duo/trios, small groups, large groups, lines/productions to the highest scoring routines, in Second and Third Position levels. Please note that there must be a minimum of 5 routines in each age division for solos, duo/trio, small groups, large groups, lines/production to receive a gift certificate.

National Title Pageant:  Soloists registered at the competitive level may compete for Title at Nationals whether or not they competed for Title at their regional competition. Routine(s) that are entering into the title divisions are not eligible for Overall High Score Awards. Soloist will be judged on his/her dance routine, ballet master class, pageant walk and interview. When entering more than one title routine, the scores for the master class, pageant walk and interview will be added to each routine.  Winning title solos and duos/trios will return to showcase their performance at the Ultimate Victory Finals.  These performances are for exhibition purposes only and will not be competing for additional awards.

Ultimate Victory Finals:  On the final day of competition at nationals, the top five small groups, top five large groups, top five lines in the Mini, Petite, Junior, Teen and Senior age divisions, in the competitive level will re-compete for the “Ultimate Victory” for additional awards and prizes providing there is NO DUPLICATION OF PERFORMERS.  The top five productions in the Petite & Junior (combined) and the top Teen & Senior (combined) in the Third Position will re-compete for the “Ultimate Victory” for additional awards and prizes providing there is NO DUPLICATION OF PERFORMERS.  Groups may be combined if there are fewer than 5 in each division.  It is possible that more than 5 routines will be included if there are ties.  A studio can have more than one group in a particular age division, group category (small, large, lines and production) if the additional group is comprised of completely different dancers.  Otherwise, only the highest scoring group from a studio may participate in the “Ultimate Victory”.

The top three small groups, large groups in the Mini, Petite, Junior, Teen and Senior age divisions in the Second Position will re-compete for the “Ultimate Victory” for additional awards and prizes providing there is NO DUPLICATION OF PERFORMERS.  Groups may be combined if there are fewer than 3 in each division.  It is possible that more than 3 routines will be included if there are ties.  A studio can have more than one group in a particular age division, group category (small, large, lines and production) if the additional group is comprised of completely different dancers.  Otherwise, only the highest scoring group from a studio may participate in the “Ultimate Victory”.

If a group wins their category and age division (e.g. teen large group) as the only routine in that age division, the dancers will perform their routine in the Ultimate Victory providing there is no duplication of performers in other qualifying routines. This routine will automatically be recognized as the top placing routine in their age group and will not be recognized or ranked on stage for overalls. The routine will automatically be considered for the 12 & Under and/or 13 & Over Ultimate Victory championship award.

*Studios not planning to attend or participate in the Ultimate Victory must let On Point management know in writing before the start of competition.*