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Dance Contest Rules
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Register only in one category; All dancers be ready for Grand Entry Session at Noon & 7pm SHARP.
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Any dancer observed leaving the dance area before flags are posted will not receive points for grand entry. If you are a singer please notify Head Dance Judge;
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Ensure your number is visible at all times;
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Should any part of your regalia disassemble during your contest, there will be point deductions;
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Anyone found providing false information will be disqualified from the dance competitions (ie; age);
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Anyone found under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will be disqualified from the dance competitions;
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Any concerns regarding dance competition must be directed to the Head Dance Judge,
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Golden Age Category is combined;
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No pacing during inter-tribals;
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There will be secret spot dancing;
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If you are the only one in your category you will not necessarily be awarded 1st. Your own performance will determine your place;
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Points will be given for both Grand Entry & Exhibition dancing;
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Drum Contest Rules
All drums (singers) must adhere to the following:
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Must have a minimum of 4 singers per drum to register and be present when it is your turn to sing. Drum roll call will be 20 minutes before grand entry, 11:40 am
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If any singer is dancing they can be excused for their particular contest. It is your responsibility to bring this to the judges’ attention before you begin the song.
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There will be absolutely no drum hopping.
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Manipulation of voice box will be deducted 2 points , (i.e No pinching)
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Intertribal and competition songs will follow drum rotation. Each drum will have one minute from the time the Master of Ceremonies announces your drum in rotation.
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Absolutely no drugs or alcohol will be tolerated. Complete disqualification of drum will be the penalty, under the discretion of the Head Drum Judge.
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A minimum of two singers must be at the drum at all times.
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Any singers observed rushing to their drum prior to contest, 1 point will be deducted.
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Drums will only be judged on intertribal and contest songs (not honor or special songs).
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Judges may ask what a song means and where the song originates, which means singers must know.
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Drum Etiquette will be taken into consideration, clean up after each session.
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Drums will be judged by dancer response to song and how the song is sung.
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Full participation should be recognizable.
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Pow Wow protocol must be adhered to.
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Women's Back Up Singing Special Rules
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Must register by 2:00 p.m. Saturday;
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Minimum One, Maximum Three Registered Singers per group.
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All singers must follow a dress code (be creative, ladies!)
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All singers will have 10 minutes to convene before their contest songs, this time will also be used to address any questions;
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Any singer suspected of alcohol or drug intake will be immediately disqualified.
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You will have a two-round contest. First-round song will be a straight song, second-round song will be a song with words, and (solo will be awarded bonus points!).
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In the event of a tie women will be given the opportunity to sing their favorite Pow Wow song.
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Children's Traditional & Contemporary Dance Special (6-12) Rules
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Must register by 2:00 p.m. Saturday;
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Must be prepared to dance first round traditional and second round contemporary dance style in two separate regalia’s;
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During each round your regalia (i.e. neon shouldn’t be on your traditional regalia) must reflect the dance style;
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Must identify category style for each round at registration time;
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Hand Drum Special Rules
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All singers must register by 2:00 p.m. Saturday;
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All singers that have registered must be present;
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Must be a round dance or side step song;
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Minimum two singers (and one female backup singer) per group registration
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Maximum four singers per group registration.
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You will be allowed one female backup singer per group.
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All songs will be four times through.
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You will be judged on your stick work, singing clarity, and each singer must lead
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Iron Man/Woman Rules
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Must register by 2:00 p.m. Saturday;
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You will be tapped for elimination should you not be keeping your tempo with the song;
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No disqualification for any regalia that may dissemble;
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