Rules

Rules and Regulations for the American Star Ball

• All persons attending the American Star Ball, whether as Spectators, competitors, or guests of officials, shall be bound by the NDCA rules, and by participating in the events are automatically obliged to adhere to them.

• No responsibility for the loss or theft of personal belongings can be accepted by the Organizers, NDCA, or the Ballroom, nor can they be liable for any injuries to any parties sustained while attending the American Star Ball.  Everyone attending the competition does so at their own risk.

• It should be understood that anyone in the ballroom may be photographed or video taped and it may be shown elsewhere.  Anyone attending this event automatically consents to be photographed and/or video taped and waives any and all claims and rights to the use of the photos or videos.

• Deadline for entries is May 3. All completed forms and full payment must be received by the deadline.  Payments must accompany entries. Entries received after the deadline and program changes, which are not the Organizers error, will be subject to an additional $5.00 fee per entry.

• All categories and events are subject to a reasonable registration and the Organizers reserve the right to combine, merge or cancel any heats or events with insufficient entries.

• Pro-Am Teachers may not enter two students in the same age category for a dance event.  In Pro/Am single dances, a student may enter a younger age category in addition to their normal age division, but not an older one.

• All amateur couples and professionals must be registered with the NDCA.  Registration forms are available at http://www.ndca.org or contact
  Lee Wakefield
  PO Box 22018,
  Provo, UT, 84062

• Professionals will be required to show Social Security Cards before any prize monies with be awarded.

• The Chairman of Judges shall be responsible for decisions concerning ties or any problem arising over marks.  Any questions or discrepancy of results are to be addressed immediately after the results of the event are given.  The decision of the Chairman shall be final.

• Closed Divisions will be invigilated to ensure that the proper figures are used.  The flagrant use of incorrect figres will result in a mark down of placement or disqualification.

• Newcomer and Pre-Bronze are considered part of the Bronze 1 Division and may compete up to Full Bronze.

• With the exception of Newcomer and Pre-Bronze, a student may dance in two consecutive divisions.  For example: In Bronze 1 Waltz and Full Bronze Waltz, or Full Bronze Tango and Silver 1 Tango.

• No video taping or filming will be allowed, however, a professional video production company will be on hand to video your dancing.    For the children’s session, video passes are available for purchase.

• No program changes or corrections will be taken once a session begins.  Changes and corrections must be made at least 1/2 hour before the session in which they are to be danced begins.

• All fees must be paid before competing.

• Non-package holders, competing or spectating, will be required to purchase General Admission Tickets.

• No refunds will be made for cancellations received less than ten days prior to the competition.  Refunds will be made thirty days following the competition on those cancellations received in writing 10 days prior to the competition.

• Refunds or exchanges cannot be made on plaques, trophies, or general admission tickets.

• If in the opinion of the organizers, a costume is deemed inappropriate, the competitor will have the option of changing or withdrawing from the competition.  The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any competitor who fails to rectify a costume warming.  No thongs permitted.