Choreographers Shootout
***All performers in the Choreographer’s Shootout MUST be registered in the convention.***
CHOREOGRAPHERS PUT IT ALL ON THE LINE FOR A SPOT ON FACULTY
The choreographer’s challenge will be the first contest to put the competitive choreographer through the gamut to determine which one is the best! Choreographers will put it all on the line for a chance to win a paying gig! Each choreographer will be judged on the delivery of a master class and two choreographed group pieces. The choreographer shootout is the fastest way for aspiring choreographers to break into the highly competitive convention circuit.
SCORING
Each choreographer will teach a master class on Saturday for 45 minutes. This class will be assessed by our panel of judges on use of time, delivery, productivity, and overall appeal. This class counts as 20% of the choreographer’s score.
The remaining 80% will be based off presentations of the choreographer's original work. The choreographer will present two group pieces each worth 40% of the choreographers score. These routines will be scored by our panel of judges.
CHOREOGRAPHERS NETWORK
All choreographers that enter the competition will be entered into the Choreographers Network. The Choreographers Network is a page on the Shootout Dance website that will have a video of each choreographers highest scoring routine as well as their contact information. This network will provide teachers across the country access to latest upcoming choreographers as well as giving these new choreographers the much needed exposure they deserve.
TIME LIMITS
The choreographers group routines may be no longer than 4 minutes each.
AGE LIMITS
Since the Choreographer Shootout scoring is based entirely on choreography and not individual technique there are no age restrictions for the performers in this competition. Choreographers MAY perform in their own routines.
DANCE STYLES
Any style of dance is permitted in the Choreographer Shootout. Please make sure that all work is original and age appropriate.
ENTRY DEADLINE
All choreographers entering the Choreographer Shootout must be registered no later than 2 weeks prior to event.
STAKES
The winner of the Choreographer Shootout will be hired as a part of the Shootout faculty for the upcoming season. The winner will be working along side of some of the greatest teachers and choreographers in the country as well as gaining instant national exposure.
PROPS
For safety measures, all props (free standing or hand held) are restricted to a maximum height of 10 feet. In addition, a dancer may not stand above 6 feet. The use of safety railings may be used; however, the total prop height with railings may not exceed 10 feet. Set-up and Take Down time must not exceed 2 minutes.
LITTERING
No form of liquid, gel, aerosol, paint, glitter, etc. may be used that would effect the dancing surface.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Each studio will receive one photography pass that allows them to have one photographer on the scene. Without a pass, Photography is strictly prohibited. With a pass, flash photography is not allowed as it distracts the dancers. We provide a professional photographer and videographer. Pictures and videos will be available for purchase in the lobby.