General Information

ACHF World Championships Qualifications:
This is a 2010 ACHF Sanctioned Competition. All entrants are subject to the ACHF rules. Visit http://www.achf.net for more information.

ACHF Qualifying Categories:
Line, Line Formation, Traditional Line, Exhibition, Props Exhibition, 6 or 8 Couple Southern Appalachian, Show, Acapella, Small Team Exhibition, Country Hoedown, Running Set Hoedown, Running Set Precision, 4 or more Couple Hoedown, 4 Couple Precision, 6 or 8 Couple Precision, 6 or 8 Couple Smooth, 4 or more Couple Open Precision.

Entires and Registration:
Entries will be accepted in the order received. Order of dance for all team and duo/duet dances will be in reverse order (first registered will dance last). Registration must be postmarked by June 25, 2010. There will be no Team Registration at the Door. Only solos, short duo/duet, and acapella duo/duet will be allowed to register at the door. If a problem arises and you cannot get your registration postmarked in time, please contact Stefanie.

Competition Fees For Team dancers:
$8.00 - Per dancer/Per Dance/Category

Solo Fees:
Traditional, Contemporary, Flatfoot & Acapella. $8.00 per dancer, per category
** Solos may sign up at the door.

Choreographed Solos:
$20.00 per dancer

Duo/Duets:
All Duo/Duets, Acapella, Short Duo/Duets. $16.00 per couple/per category
** Duos/Duets may sign up at the door.

Spectators:
Directors of Registered Teams - FREE
Registered Dancers - FREE
Children 5 and Under, FREE
Children 6 and up - $5.00
Adult Spectators - $8.00
Senior Citizens (55+) - $5.00

Order Of Dance:
A Schedule of Events will be included in each Director Packet. Programs will be available for purchase at the registration table. It is the RESPONSIBILITY of the director and dancers to be prepared to dance in the order that is listed. There will be two calls for entrants to line-up. If entrants and/or teams are not ready to dance when their turn has come, they will forfeit their chance to dance in that category. If you anticipate a delay, please notify the emcee ASAP so that modifications can be made.

Awards:
Awards will be presented to all Solos, Team and Duo/Duet Age Division winners placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. The highest Scoring Team and Duo/Duet in each category will receive a Grand Champion award.

An Overall Tiny Tot/Elementary and Junior/Senior Adult Team award will be given to highest scoring routines of the day.

The Sportsmanship Award will also be given to the most spirited/outstanding Team.

Dressing Areas:
Dancers will be provided with areas to change and store their costumes. All garment bags and costumes should be stored in the designated areas provided. Please do NOT use the seating to store costumes. The competition staff reserves the right to ask you to relocate your belongings if problems occur. Also, please DO NOT CHANGE in restrooms.

Music & Sound:
Teams and duo/duets entrants must provide their music on CDs or MP3 players. Please label ALL CDs clearly with the Team and song list. Back up music should be available at the time of line up in case of emergencies. Speed checks will be provided off stage via headphones prior to the entrant/Team dance. THERE WILL BE NO ON STAGE SOUND OR SPEED CHECKS!!

Professional Videos:
Have you ever wanted to have a flawless video of your team? We are happy to announce that there will be professional videos of the competition for sale. We will offer a custom DVD for each team, complete with menus and chapters for easy viewing. Your director must place the order for the DVDs for your team, and the video you will receive will only contain the routines danced by your team. It is our belief that directors and teams work very hard for their material, look and style. We also know that directors pay a high price for pieces of choreography and they do not want the performances of their routines purchased by other teams. Team DVDs are $20.00 each. There will also be a solo video offered as well as duos & duets.

Video Policy:
Personal video cameras will be allowed into the competition hall. Cameras will be allowed in the back of the competition hall ONLY!! Cameras will not be allowed to block any walkways. Staff may ask at anytime for cameras to be moved.

Photography:
More Information Coming Soon!!

Concessions:
The members of Carolina Fusion & some of their closest friends will be selling food and beverages during the event. There is a wonderful dinning area inside for everyone to eat comfortably. NO OUTSIDE FOOD/BEVERAGES are allowed in the Lexington Civic Center! Please do not bring food into the Competition arena, as they are not allowed. Teams, dancers and families may be asked to leave if this is a problem.

Raffle:
There will be raffle tickets available in the lobby for prizes that will be given away throughout the day. Come check out our really "cool" raffle items!!

Vendors:
We will have VENDORS and items for sale in the Lobby.

Rules:
Rules and age divisions for All ACHF events can be found online at www.achf.net

Acapella Duo/Duets:
Any types of steps are allowed. Progressive steps are allowed but not required. Category will be judged at the same time as acapella solos.

Shindig Schedule:

7:30 Doors Open
8:30 Director's Meeting
8:45 Judges' Meeting
9:00 Competition Begins

Line
Running Set Hoedown
Exhibition
6 Couple Southern App.
6 or 8 Couple Precision
Country Hoedown
Acapella Team
6 or 8 Cpl Smooth
4 Cpl Precision
- All Solos
Traditional
Contemporary
Flatfoot
Choreographed
Acapella
Short Duo/Duet
Acapella Duo/Duets
Line Formation
4 or More Cpl Open Precision
Traditional Line
Small Team Exhibition
Running Set Precision
4 or More Cpl Hoedown
8 Cpl Southern App.
Props Exhibition
Show
- All Duo/Duets
Contemporary Duo
Contemporary Duet
Traditional Duo
Traditional Duets
Show Duo
Show Duet