Highland Dance Rules
GENERAL INFORMATION
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DANCE RULES
- The competition begins at 9:00 am for all dancers. Highland dances will be danced first.
- The dance competition will run under the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing (RSOBHD) rules.
- Gate passes will be available for dance competitors at the Main Gate beginning at 8:00 am.
- Check-in for dancers will begin at 8:30 am at the Dance Stage. All competitors must show their current year's ScotDance USA card upon check-in to compete.
- First-to-enter, last-to-dance. Entries must be submitted by July 19, 2023. There is a $10 additional late fee for all entries submitted on or after July 20.
- The decision of the judge is final. Any attempt to communicate with the judge may result in disqualification of the competitor.
- Protests must be made in writing, signed, and submitted to the Competition Organizer within 24 hours of the event and include a fee of $20 that will only be refunded if the protest is sustained.
- Any dancer causing a delay will forfeit their entry in the event.
- All classes will be divided after the entries close.
- The competitor's age is determined as of the day of the competition.
- Dancers must remain in full costume until after all awards have been presented.
- All dances will count toward the aggregate trophy.
- All groups will receive medals except Premier class dancers age 16 and over, who will receive cash awards.
2023 DANCES
Primary:
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Intermediate:
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DANCE ENTRY FEES
- Primary ~ $ 5 per dance for up to four (4) dances
- Beginner ~ $ 7 per dance for up to five (5) dances
- Novice ~ $35 for five (5) dances
- Intermediate ~ $35 for five (5) dances
- Premier ~ $45 for five (5) dances
- Lilac City Choreography Challenge ~ $15 for a single dance
- Note 1: A $2.00 ScotDance fee is included in your dance entry fee.
- Note 2: Entry Fees are not refundable.