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FAQ - DANCERS
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Writer and dancer/talent/artist/band showcases run three days Thursday - Saturday. Award show and trophies Saturday. Industry representatives are present every day. Gated judging by industry executive panel.
Showcases are limited in number. Applicant screening is competitive. Approved applicants are awarded showcases in order received and processed. (First come, first served.)
You may showcase in multiple categories by applying for each category. Each showcase is a 12 or 15 minute slot. Stage is 12 x 16 with lights, PA, snake, DI's, microphones and CD player. You may sing to CD tracks, accompany yourself with your instruments, or bring backup players. Nashville session players and accompanyists and backup bands are available through SSNI.
Overall Classes are Career and Youth/Student (under 18 years of age.) Fields are Artist (singer, instrumentalist); Dancer (all forms); Writer (songwriter, lyricist, composer); and Band (band, choir, combo, duo.) Categories (styles of music) are listed below.
See further details in FAQ - Showcases
> What styles of dance are in competition at SSNI?
All forms of dance, including Classical Tap, Contemporary Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Song and Dance, Musical Show, Novelty/Character, Clog, Acrobatic, and Hip Hop. Prepare a 5-minute routine to music. You may use the entire 12 or 15 minute showcase if you like.
> How many dance routines will I perform?
A minimum of one (1) is required. You will have a 12 - 15 minute showcase.
> Is there a required dance choreograph list?
Not at this time, however judges may request all dancers prepare a specific selection. WATCH YOUR EMAIL CLOSELY as announcements are made this way.
> I dance modern and tango. Can I do both in my showcase?
You can. All dance is judged together this year, on the same scoresheet.
> How is scoring done?
Judges score numerically on a wide spectrum of technical dance and performance factors. Individual scores are totalled and averaged to determine winners.
> What time of day is my showcase?
See "PROGRAMME" on the main front page. The final Event Programme is in a password protected area available only to registered contestants and General Admission ticket holders.
> What about rights? Do I give up any rights showcasing at SSNI?
You retain all rights to your performances at SSNI. See "Waiver of Liability" ("Privacy"; "Terms of Use") for details. Your performance may be used on TV, broadcast digitally, or appear on the SSNI CD.
CLASSES
Career 18 years of age and over
Youth/Student Under 18 years of age
FIELDS
Artist Singer, instrumentalist
Dancer All dance forms
Writer Songwriter, lyricist, composer
Band Band, choir, combo, duo
CATEGORIES (Styles or genres)
Dance
All forms of dance, including Classical Tap, Contemporary Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Song and Dance, Musical Show, Novelty/Character, Clog, Acrobatic, and Hip Hop. Prepare a 5-minute routine to music. You may use the entire 12 or 15 minute showcase if you like.
Gospel
All types of Gospel including contemporary gospel, gospel soul, traditional gospel, Southern gospel, R&B gospel, contemporary Christian, bluegrass gospel, Christian rap, and so on.
Pop
All types of Pop, including pop, rock, Broadway, AC, and so on.
Country
All types of country, Americana, alt.country, and roots. (Roots includes bluegrass, Western swing, Cajun, country blues, Appalachian, . . .)
R&B/hiphop
Includes all R&B, hiphop, soul, blues, rap, duwop, and so on. [No gangsta rap. The Symposium is a family event.]
Latin/jazz
Includes all Latin, jazz, instrumental, and worldbeat. (World, folk, Cubano, merengue, salsa, TexMex, Latin pop, Latin rock, Mariachi, norteno, cumbia, African, and so on.)
[Subject to change.]
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