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COMPETITION INFO 2022-23

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COMPETITIONS

Going to competition, especially for the first time, can be quite overwhelming. So, we have gathered some basic info to help you be prepared for our upcoming competitions. Here you will find important information such as: packing lists, resources, membership information, and parent guidelines.

COMPETITIONS

UTAH DANCESPORT CHALLENGE (FEB) – American Fork, UT
BYU NATIONAL DANCESPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS (MAR) – Provo, UT
EXTREME DANCESPORT INVITATIONAL (APR) – Rigby, ID
PORTLAND OPEN (MAY) – Portland, OR
SUMMIT DANCESPORT (OCT) – Renton, WA

In the United States, there are two separate and completely independent governing bodies for ballroom dance competitions. These are USADance and the NDCA. Utah DanceSport & Nationals are an NDCA events.
ONLY those dancing in open events will need a current membership. Those dancing in syllabus events (aka elementary, junior high, high school) do not need an NDCA Membership.

FOR NDCA MEMBERSHIP GO TO: NDCA.org
Register under – amateur student license $25
Additional requirement: Students dancing open events will be required to send a copy of their birth certificate or passport for proof of age.
*Note – If you forget your number it is an easy process to find by simply typing your name in on the NDCA website.

    UTAH DANCESPORT INFO – FEB 4, 2023 – American Fork, Utah

    Competititon Website: http://utahdancesport.com
    Address: 510 North Caveman Blvd, American Fork, Utah 84003

    • 2023 Utah DanceSport General Schedule of Events – HERE
    • Detailed Group Schedules – Coming Feb 2023
    • Purchase Utah Dancesport Entrance Tickets for Spectators (team dancer tickets are purchased by PBD) – Coming Soon
    • PBD Competition Teams attending this event: Youth A Latin, Youth A Ballroom, Junior A Latin, Junior A Ballroom
    * Please Note: All travel will be Individual Travel (dancers are resposibile for their own travel and lodging accommodations)

    • Boys Packing List
    • Girls Packing List

    Tanning and Hair Dye Resources & Recommendations
    There are a ton of products out there for self-tanning and sunless tanning. You are welcome to choose whichever method fits your schedule or budget, but here is our recommendation:

        • Get a Spray tan the day before we leave for competition (Thursday) or apply your first coat of lotion.
        • Bring along a good tanning lotion to apply the night before competition (Example: if your team final is Saturday, apply Friday night).
        • If you have never used the lotion you choose, try it out a couple weeks in advance. Then you can see if it applies evenly and how long it lasts. You can also find a make-up foundation that will match. If you find you have streaks, try mixing your tanning lotion with a regular lotion for the first coat.
        • Make sure to exfoliate. Read instructions for how long to wait to shower or sweat.

    Here are some products that PBD students have used and liked in the past:

    LOTION: Beauty by Earth Self Tanner – $26 on Amazon
    MOUSSE: Tropez Self Tan Express – $44 on Amazon
    SPRAY TAN:
    • Seattle Sun Tan – Spray Tan, (Level 3 color)
    – https://seattlesuntan.com/promotions/
    • Dessert Sun – Spray Tan (Level 3 color)
    – https://desertsuntanning.com/promotions/
    – Shower, shave, exfoliate the day before
    – Do not wear make-up or use moisturizers before getting spray tan
    – Wear loose fitting clothingTIPS:
    HAIR DYE: Dye hair the weekend before leaving for Nationals
    • Demi-Permanent (washes out in 30 washes)
    • Brand: John Frieda
    • Color: Black-brown

      BYU PRETEEN SYLLABUS
      • Ladies & Gentlemen
      • Photos of acceptable/unacceptable costumes
      BYU SYLLABUS
      • Ladies & Gentlemen
      BYU – ALL AMATEUR COSTUMED EVENTS
      JR 1+2/YTH/UNDER 21/ADULT
      • Ladies & Gentlemen

      BYU NATIONALS INFO – March 7-11, 2023 – Provo, Utah

      Competititon Website: https://usnationals.byudancesport.com
      Address: Marriott Center – Brigham Young University, E University Pkwy &, Campus Dr, Provo, UT 84604

      • 2023 Nationals General Schedule of Events – HERE
      • Detailed Group Schedules – Coming March 2023
      • Purchase BYU Entrance Tickets for Spectators (youth team admission tickets are purchased by PBD, Preteen and Junior admission tickets will NOT be purchased by PBD) – HERE coming Feb 2023
      • PBD Competition Teams attending this event: Youth A/B Latin, Youth A/B Ballroom, Junior A/B Latin, Junior A/B Ballroom, Preteen Competition
      * Please Note: Travel for the Youth ages will be Hybrid Travel (Airfare will NOT be included – dancers are resposibile for their own travel to and from Utah – PBD will arrange lodging and local transportation while at the event Tues-Sun). Travel for the Junior and Preteen ages will be Individual Travel (dancers are resposibile for their own travel and lodging accommodations).

      • Boys Packing List
      • Girls Packing List

      Tanning and Hair Dye Resources & Recommendations
      There are a ton of products out there for self-tanning and sunless tanning. You are welcome to choose whichever method fits your schedule or budget, but here is our recommendation:

          • Get a Spray tan the day before we leave for Nationals (Monday) or apply your first coat of lotion.
          • Bring along a good tanning lotion to apply the night before competition (Example: if your team final is Saturday, apply Friday night).
          • If you have never used the lotion you choose, try it out a couple weeks in advance. Then you can see if it applies evenly and how long it lasts. You can also find a make-up foundation that will match. If you find you have streaks, try mixing your tanning lotion with a regular lotion for the first coat.
          • Make sure to exfoliate. Read instructions for how long to wait to shower or sweat.

      Here are some products that PBD students have used and liked in the past:

      LOTION: Beauty by Earth Self Tanner – $26 on Amazon
      MOUSSE: Tropez Self Tan Express – $44 on Amazon
      SPRAY TAN:
      • Seattle Sun Tan – Spray Tan, (Level 3 color), $30
      – https://seattlesuntan.com/promotions/
      • Dessert Sun – Spray Tan (Level 3 color)
      – https://desertsuntanning.com/promotions/
      – Shower, shave, exfoliate the day before
      – Do not wear make-up or use moisturizers before getting spray tan
      – Wear loose fitting clothingTIPS:
      HAIR DYE: Dye hair the weekend before leaving for Nationals
      • Demi-Permanent (washes out in 30 washes)
      • Brand: John Frieda
      • Color: Black-brown

        BYU PRETEEN SYLLABUS
        • Ladies & Gentlemen
        • Photos of acceptable/unacceptable costumes
        BYU SYLLABUS
        • Ladies & Gentlemen
        BYU – ALL AMATEUR COSTUMED EVENTS
        JR 1+2/YTH/UNDER 21/ADULT
        • Ladies & Gentlemen

        Memberships for Nationals  –
        In the United States, there are two separate and completely independent governing bodies for ballroom dance competitions. These are USADance and the NDCA. Nationals is an NDCA event
        ONLY those dancing in open events will need a membership. Those dancing in syllabus events (aka elementary, junior high, high school) do not need an NDCA Membership.

        FOR NDCA MEMBERSHIP GO TO: NDCA.org
        Register under – amateur student license $25
        Additional requirement: Students dancing open events will be required to send a copy of their birth certificate or passport for proof of age.
        *Note – If you forget your number it is an easy process to find by simply typing your name in on the NDCA website.

          PBD SPRING SHOWCASE & COMPETITION CELEBRATION – March 18, 2023 (Tentative)

          EXTREME DANCESPORT INVITATIONAL – April 14-15, 2023 – Rigby, Idaho

          Competititon Website: https://www.extremeballroom.com/projects-6
          Address: Rigby High School – 3850 E 300 N #2, Rigby, ID 83442

          • 2023 Extreme DanceSport General Schedule of Events – Coming Mar 2023
          • Detailed Group Schedules – Coming Mar 2023
          • Purchase Extreme Dancesport Entrance Tickets for Spectators (team dancer tickets are purchased by PBD) – Coming Soon
          • PBD Competition Teams attending this event: Youth Cabaret Team, Ladies Competition Team
          * Please Note: All travel will be Individual Travel (dancers are resposibile for their own travel and lodging accommodations)

          • Boys Packing List
          • Girls Packing List

          Tanning and Hair Dye Resources & Recommendations
          There are a ton of products out there for self-tanning and sunless tanning. You are welcome to choose whichever method fits your schedule or budget, but here is our recommendation:

              • Get a Spray tan the day before we leave for competition (Thursday) or apply your first coat of lotion.
              • Bring along a good tanning lotion to apply the night before competition (Example: if your team final is Saturday, apply Friday night).
              • If you have never used the lotion you choose, try it out a couple weeks in advance. Then you can see if it applies evenly and how long it lasts. You can also find a make-up foundation that will match. If you find you have streaks, try mixing your tanning lotion with a regular lotion for the first coat.
              • Make sure to exfoliate. Read instructions for how long to wait to shower or sweat.

          Here are some products that PBD students have used and liked in the past:

          LOTION: Beauty by Earth Self Tanner – $26 on Amazon
          MOUSSE: Tropez Self Tan Express – $44 on Amazon
          SPRAY TAN:
          • Seattle Sun Tan – Spray Tan, (Level 3 color)
          – https://seattlesuntan.com/promotions/
          • Dessert Sun – Spray Tan (Level 3 color)
          – https://desertsuntanning.com/promotions/
          – Shower, shave, exfoliate the day before
          – Do not wear make-up or use moisturizers before getting spray tan
          – Wear loose fitting clothingTIPS:
          HAIR DYE: Dye hair the weekend before leaving for Nationals
          • Demi-Permanent (washes out in 30 washes)
          • Brand: John Frieda
          • Color: Black-brown

            BYU PRETEEN SYLLABUS
            • Ladies & Gentlemen
            • Photos of acceptable/unacceptable costumes
            BYU SYLLABUS
            • Ladies & Gentlemen
            BYU – ALL AMATEUR COSTUMED EVENTS
            JR 1+2/YTH/UNDER 21/ADULT
            • Ladies & Gentlemen

            PORTLAND OPEN DANCESPORT – May 12-13, 2023 – Portland, Oregon (Tentative)

            Competititon Website: https://portlandopendancesport.com
            Address: Hilton Portland Downtown – 921 SW Sixth Ave Portland, OR 97204

            • 2023 Portland Open DanceSport General Schedule of Events – Coming Apr 2023
            • Detailed Group Schedules – Coming Apr 2023
            • Purchase Portland Open Dancesport Entrance Tickets for Spectators (team dancer tickets are purchased by PBD) – Coming Soon
            • PBD Competition Teams attending this event: Ladies Competition Team
            * Please Note: All travel for teams will be Team Travel (PBD will arrange for Ladies team dancer travel and lodging accommodations)

            • Girls Packing List