Rules & Regulations

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

IMPORTANT: By entering a Jump event you agree to follow all the terms and conditions. Jump reserves the right to make changes/amendments to the terms and conditions at any time and they become relevant to all that have entered or are entering the events.

Jump staff have the right to overrule any of the terms and conditions at any time especially for but not limited to the safety of their community.

All competitors enter and compete at their own risk. Jump, it’s directors, staff and subcontractors accept no responsibility for any accidents, injuries or lost property to anyone competing or attending Jump events

When entering a Jump event you agree to be part of the photography and videography that occurs at an event. This is both by external subcontractors and Jump staff. You also agree to give permission for Jump and external subcontractors to use this material for promotional use not limited but including social media platforms.

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ALL ENTRIES

All competitors must create a My Comp HQ Portal to complete their entries. This is the only way to enter Jump events. This is an amateur competition. No professional dancers are allowed to compete in any sections. All competitors are to enter according to their age on the 1st of January 2023.

The closing date for entries will change according to the event, however, the event will close early if sold out (by capacity numbers). In this case a waitlist may become available.

It is prohibited for competitors to have been taught by the judge anytime during the 12 months prior to the commencement of Jump. This excludes independent programs and coaches as long as choreography has not been taught.

Competitors must enter the name of the studio or choreographer who has taught the routine performed. A competitor may enter solo/duo/trio as independent if they have choreographed their own routine.

Jump reserve the right to combine/eliminate or amend any sections based on entries received. Additional dates may be added to the event if required.

Jump has the right to change the age section you compete in if they believe you have entered into the incorrect age section.

All competitors must purchase a compulsory competitor pass at the time of entry for each event. Only one competitors pass per competitor is required.

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DANCE STYLE DEFINITIONS

Jazz: This style often uses lively, bold, dramatic body movements, including body isolations and contractions. This type of dance is very fun and energetic. It is typically paired with upbeat music to add a theatrical flair. These dances usually have quick footsteps with lots of leaps and turns.

Broadway Jazz: This style emphasises performance and characterisation skills adapting to the needs of the theatre. It remains true to its original style - a dance from musical theatre repertoire. A major difference from traditional jazz dance is the ability for acting and portraying the character or situation.

Commercial Jazz: This style features a mixture of sharp and fluid movements with animated expression similar to dances seen on commercial video clips, television and film. This stylized choreography is often influenced by street funk, hip hop and pop dance styles.

Classical Ballet: The movement emphasizes graceful expressions and technical Classical choreography. This style should be danced to classical music however lyrical music is accepted. Must be executed in ballet or pointe shoes.

Neo Classical: This style is an evolution of classical ballet with movements that are faster and more urgent, with less emphasis on symmetry. The choreography is not as traditional as classical and opens to modern techniques and ideas.

Contemporary: This style allows the dancer creative freedom, and can be danced to a variety of different music which is often contemporary or experimental in nature. The choreography usually presents abstract concepts and concentrates on the movements of contraction and release.

Tap: Dancers use their feet like drums to create rhythmic patterns and timely beats. Tap dance is characterized by the creation of percussive choreography using tap shoes by striking on the floor in accordance with the dancing music.

Song and Dance / Song and Tap: This style is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. The choreography usually communicates a story and the emotional content of a musical.

Hip Hop: This style of dance infuses hip-hop street culture with styles such as breaking, popping and locking and is typically danced to hip hop or rap music. The choreography is generally very energetic and allows the dancer to have freedom of movement within the routine and incorporate their personalities.

Lyrical: This dance style extends away from the strict rules of classical ballet, focusing instead on the expression of inner feelings. It emphasizes creativity in choreography and performance. Selected music should incorporate powerful lyrics that allow dancers to express themselves through a range of emotions.

Acrobatics: This style is defined by its athletic character, unique choreography, flexibility, balance, strength, muscular control, discipline and concentration. The choreography should demonstrate physical skills incorporating influences from gymnastics and tricks such as somersaults, cartwheels, head stands, backbends, walkovers and aerials.

Own Choreography: This can be any style but must be choreographed by the dancer

Open Style: This can be any style dance, can not be a repeat dance from another section in the same event

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AGE GROUPS

4 & Under 6 & Under 8 & Under 10 & Under 12 & Under 14 & Under 16 & Under Open Age

FIRST EVER SOLO

For anyone who is competing as a soloist for the very first time at any competition. This section will be awarded a first ever solo custom medal and critique only.

Competitors can enter any style in this section. Competitors can enter their routine in both this section and the standard section. Routine must be repeated in both sections. Please note if you enter this section and then compete at another competition before this event you must inform Jump admin as you will need to be moved from the First Ever Solo section to a standard section.

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SOLO ENTRIES

STAR – a competitor who has not placed in that genre/style previously at any competition (this is valid for time of entry, if placed after entering you can still perform in star section)
ALL STAR – a competitor who has placed in that genre/style previously in any age group of any competition

Please note that if there is 3 or less in a section star and all star will be combined SPECIAL ABILITIES – these sections are specifically for competitors with special needs only

AGE GROUPS

4 & Under 6 & Under 8 & Under 10 & Under 12 & Under 14 & Under 16 & Under Open Age

GENRES

Jazz (all age groups)
Broadway Jazz (all age groups) Commercial Jazz (8 & Under and above) Classical Ballet (all age groups)
Neo Classical (all age groups)
Tap (all age groups)
Lyrical (all age groups)
Contemporary (6 & Under and above) Song & Dance / Song & Tap
Hip Hop (all age groups)
Acrobatics (8 & Under and above)
Own Choreography (6 & Under and above) Open Style (all age groups)

SOLO COST - $45 PER ACT

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DUO/TRIO/QUAD ENTRIES

There is only one level of entry for duos/trios/quads, these sections should be entered on average age.

AGE GROUPS

4 & Under 6 & Under 8 & Under 10 & Under 12 & Under 14 & Under 16 & Under Open Age

GENRES

Jazz (all age groups)
Broadway Jazz (all age groups)
Commercial Jazz (8 & Under and above) Classical Ballet/ Neo Classical (all age groups) Tap (all age groups)
Lyrical (all age groups)
Contemporary (6 & Under and above)
Song & Dance / Song & Tap
Hip Hop (all age groups)
Acrobatics (8 & Under and above)
Own Choreography (6 & Under and above) Open Style (all age groups)

DUO/TRIO/QUAD COST - $55 PER ACT

To work out average age please add all competitors ages and divide by the total number of

competitors in your duo/trio. We round down from .5 eg If average age is 14.5 you will compete in the

14 and under age group if your average age is 14.6 you will compete in the 16 and under age group.

Competitors are only permitted to compete down ONE AGE group below their age group. If your

average for your duo/trio is 12 and you have a 15 year old in your group you must compete in the 14

and Under age group.

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GROUP ENTRIES

All groups need to be entered by average age. DOB for each competitor is taken from

1st of January in the year of the event.

To work out average age please add all group members ages and divide by the number of competitors

in that group. We round down from .5 Eg: If average age is 14.5 your group will compete in the 14

and under age group if your average age is 14.6 your group will compete in the 16 and under age

group. Competitors are only permitted to compete down ONE AGE group below their age group. If your

average for your age group is 12 and you have a 15 year old in your group you must compete in the

14 and Under age group.

Small groups can have 5 – 10 competitors
Large groups can have 11 and above competitors

AGE GROUPS

4 & Under 6 & Under 8 & Under 10 & Under 12 & Unde 14 & Under 16 & Under Open Age

GENRES

Jazz (all age groups)
Broadway Jazz (all age groups)
Classical Ballet/ Neo Classical (all age groups)

Tap (all age groups)
Lyrical (all age groups)
Contemporary (6 & Under and above)
Song & Dance / Song & Tap (6 &
Hip Hop (all age groups)
Acrobatics (8 & Under and above)
Open Style (all age groups)

SMALL GROUP COST - $55 PER ACT

LARGE GROUP COST - $65 PER ACT

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COMPETITOR’S PASSES

Every Competitor needs to purchase a compulsory $35 competitors pass.

For solo/duo/trio/quad competitors this will automatically be added to your invoice once your entries are complete.

For groups, no competitors pass will be added to your invoice at time of entry. We understand that changes occur regularly so 2 weeks before your event begins Jump will follow up with you to confirm the total amount of competitors you will have competing. Jump will provide you with a list of competitors that have already purchased a pass (if they are also competing in a solo/duo/trio at the same event they will only need to pay for one pass). You will then be required to complete registration and payment for these remaining competitors in your group.

INCLUDED IN YOUR HEAT COMPETITORS PASS FEE

• Free entry for spectators – there will be no door charge

• Digital Draft Program

• Digital Final Program

• Professional Industry Judges providing valuable feedback

• Scoresheet

• Video/Audio Critique

• Trophies, custom made medals and certificates

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CHECK-IN

All competitors must check in at the registration desk BEFORE entering change rooms or theatre

Schools entered in the group sections of the challenge will need to appoint one person to register before their school can enter the change rooms. Each school can allocate up to 3 helpers (teachers or parents), these helpers are allowed in change rooms and backstage with groups. Please email this to admin before the event. Parents are not permitted in the change rooms or backstage for groups.

All competitors must have their birth certificate/copy of birth certificate ready to present for proof of age if requested. Failure to do so will result in competitor not being able to compete or in the case of already having competed, they will be disqualified.

 

GENERAL

All dance sections must contain 80% dance content (excluding acro section). Song & Dance/Tap should have 50% Song and 50% Dance.
There is to be no lyrics in the song component of Song and Dance/Tap sections. Song & Tap and Tap sections, all competitors must wear tap shoes.

No rehearsal is allowed on stage at any time during the challenge.

If the event is running early, it will not run any earlier than 1 hour ahead of time. It is the competitor’s responsibility to be there ready to perform at least 1 hour before their allocated time.

Protests are to be made in person to the organisers within 30 minutes of the completion of the section. Organisers decision is final.

It is prohibited to approach the judge. Any competitors, relative or a teacher who approaches a judge before, during or after the event will result in disqualification of the competitor and asked to leave the event.

No video or photography is permitted backstage or in the theatre/performance hall. Under government copyright, privacy and safety laws of all unauthorized recording of sound and image is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be requested to exit the venue and delete illegally copied sound/vision. When entering our event you give consent for Jump and any outside companies hired to take photos/video to use photos/video taken for promotional use including but not limited to social media.

Areas of the theatre including auditorium, change rooms, bathrooms and foyers must be clean and tidy at all times. Where additional charges are imposed by venues on the organisers, the organisers will forward on charges for cleaning and damage to applicable schools or competitors.

OH&S guidelines must always be adhered to.

All Code of Conduct guidelines must always be adhered to.

Competitors will appear in the order in which they are listed in the program. Competitor will be announced and if not present will have until the end of the section to report side stage.

For the safety of all our competitors we recommend knee pads be worn when doing direct knee drops.

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AWARDS

Awards will be presented on stage at allocated session awards as per program. Additional award sessions may be included on the day if Jump feel necessary. Competitors can either stay in costume or their dance school uniform. They may not come on stage in casual clothing.

Competitors are to stay in costume for Championship Dancer awards.

Solo and duo/trio competitors must be present at the time of presentation to accept awards or in the case of not being able to be present have advised Jump staff that someone will be accepting their award on their behalf. No awards are posted. Groups are to have at least 3 representatives on stage to accept awards. Top Scoring and special awards will be awarded throughout the event.

SOLOS – 1st place will receive a trophy, 2nd and 3rd Place will receive a custom made Jump medal, 4th Place and Shining Star will receive a certificate

DUOS/TRIOS/ QUADS - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place will receive a custom made Jump medal for each competitor, 4th Place and Shining Star will receive a certificate for each competitor.

GROUPS - 1st place will receive a trophy for the school and certificates for each group member, 2nd and 3rd Place will receive a custom made Jump medal for the school and certificates for each group member, 4th Place and Shining Star will receive a certificate for each group member

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MUSIC

TIME LIMITS

Solo/Duos/Trios – Max 3 minutes Groups - Max 5 minutes

Time limits must be strictly adhered to. Performances that run over the time limit will receive a 5 point deduction. Timing begins once a performance commences or the music starts whichever comes first.

UPLOADING YOUR MUSIC

Music will be required to be uploaded through competitors/schools MyCompHQ portal. You will be able to do this as soon as you have entered. You can make changes to your music through this portal up to 24 hours before the start of the event. You will NOT be able to upload music 24 hours before the event starting. Competitors are expected to bring their back up music on a USB or I Device.

Jump will not be held responsible for any infringement of copyright, royalty or privacy laws by individual performances or persons associated with the performance. It is the competitor’s responsibility to adhere to all copyright responsibilities.

All music and performance content must be age appropriate and for family friendly viewing. Any music within tap sections should have no Tap sound effects.

 

PROPS, CURTAINS, LIGHTING

All props used are the sole responsibility of the competitors and their teachers.

Props must be removed from the side of the stage at the end of the section and taken home that evening.

No fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, hay bales or glass will be permitted on stage.

No special lighting effects are used for any section. There will be no black outs or curtain in between acts.

 

THEATRE / PERFORMANCE SPACE

No food or drink is to be permitted in the theatre auditorium.

No smoking is permitted anywhere in the building and if on school grounds no smoking is permitted on the grounds.

The organisers of Jump expect the behavior of both the audience and competitors to be friendly, supportive and encouraging, to all competitors.

IMPROVISATION

Group Improvisation sections:

Anyone competing at the event is welcome to join in on any improvisation section they wish to. It is a free sign up and they will need to collect an improv number from Jump staff side stage.

All competing competitors will have a number on the front of their dance attire and perform on stage at the same time, an elimination process will take place and 3 competitors will be selected to dance in a second round which will be used to determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd placing.

Competitors can wear costume, dance attire or dance uniforms. Must be neat and tidy.

It is at the staff’s discretion to split the section if numbers are above 30.

SOLO CHAMPIONSHIP DANCER

There will be four sections available for championship dancer
Petite Championship – 4 & Under and 6 & Under (Star & All Star combined)
Junior Championship – 8 & Under and 10 & Under (Star & All Star combined) Intermediate Championship – 12 & Under and 14 & Under (Star & All Star combined) Senior Championship – 16 & under and Open Age (Star & All Star combined) Sections may be eliminated or combined if required.

We believe that you should earn your place to compete for this title, therefore, to qualify for Championship Dancer you have to place 1st, 2nd or 3rd in any solo section throughout the competition as well as score 85 or above. If you chose to enter you must register at the registration desk no later than 10 minutes before Championship sections are scheduled to begin with a $45 entry fee payment. All competitors are to enter Championship Dancer in the age group competed at the event.

Each competitor may only compete ONCE in championship dancer section. If a competitor qualifies for more than one routine they must only chose one. They must repeat the routine that they qualified with.

Winners will receive the title of JUMP CHAMPIONSHIP DANCER for their Heat, a trophy and a sash.

Championship Dancer sections will be performed as scheduled in program.
You can only enter Championship Dancer at Nationals if you have competed in a Championship Dancer section at a qualifying Heat.

TOP 5 HIGHEST SCORING SOLOIST AWARD & JUDGE’S AWARDS

Highest Scoring soloist is announced once everyone in the age group has competed. If more than one competitor has the top score, their second highest score is then considered and so forth. In the event that a competitor does not have a second score or further they will go below the competitor who does have a second score. The top 5 ranking soloist will be determined in this way.

Judges Award, this award is given out to soloist who show a great understanding of their styles of dance, show great commitment to their styles of dance and overall are outstanding to the judge. These awards are only given by the judge. You can only enter Judge’s Award at Nationals if you have been awarded a Judges’ Award at a qualifying Heat.

All awards are at the Judge’s discretion and Judge’s decision is final.

HIGHEST SCORING GROUP AND SPECIAL AWARDS

Highest Scoring group will be awarded at each Heat where groups are performing. This will be awarded once all groups have competed.

Special awards will be announced throughout the event and at the Judge’s discretion.

QUALIFYING FOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

All events from June 2022 to June 2023 can qualify for the Season 2 National Championships held from 6th – 9th July 2023 in Melbourne. After the completion of

every Heat there will be an allocated number of acts on sale exclusive for competitors from that Heat. Further information will be communicated after the event.

To qualify for National Championships you must receive a score of 80 and above at any qualifying Heat. You must qualify for each style individually. You can then perform the same or new routine at Nationals however it must be in the style you have qualified for. For groups it must also be in the age group you have qualified for. SOLOS – can enter up to 3 additional routines

DUOS/TRIOS/QHADS – can enter up to 3 additional routines
GROUPS – As long as an age group has qualified with 2 routines you can enter an unlimited amount of routines for that age group

To qualify for Championship Dancer you must have competed in a Solo Championship Dancer section at any qualifying heat. Any style can be performed, you can repeat a routine from a standard section however it cannot be the same routine as performed in Judges Award Championship section. You must also compete in at least 2 standard solo sections.

To qualify for Judges Award Championship you must have won a Judges Award at any qualifying heat. Any style can be performed, you can repeat a routine from a standard section however it cannot be the same routine as performed in Championship Dancer section. You must also compete in at least 2 standard solo sections

ONLINE EVENTS

All online events will follow the above rules that are relevant.

Both professional on stage and home videos may be used. Videos can be from the previous year and the current year of the event. Videos must be one take and no cut or editing is allowed.

All acts will receive a voice critique which will be delivered to your MyCompHQ portal.

REFUNDS, CREDITS AND TRANSFERS

REFUND POLICY

All events are non-refundable. Once you have made payment refunds are not permitted. If full payment of entries is not received by the event payment deadline, entries will be removed and no refunds of payments made will be given.

TRANSFER DUE TO INJURY

If you are unable to attend an event due to an injury you must contact Jump at least 2 weeks before the start of the event. Jump will request documentation of proof of injury and will then assess if you are eligible for a transfer to another event within that year.

If a transfer is not possible a credit note may be considered. A credit note is only issued if Jump is able to fill your entries from a waitlist. If there is no waitlist or entries are not able to be filled 50% credit note will be given, the credit card surcharge is not refundable (as it is paid to an external provider).

Each individual situation will be assessed, Jump has the final say. Credit notes will be valid for 12 months.

TRANSFERS TO ANOTHER EVENT

If you can no longer attend an event you can request a transfer for any other event in that same year. Transfers will only be accepted with a valid reason and approval will be at the discretion of Jump staff. Clash with another event or competition, change of mind, family commitments or dance class commitments are not valid reasons for transfers.

All transfer requests MUST be requested no later than 4 weeks before the event start date or before the first draft schedule is release (whichever comes first) Consideration for transfers will not be allowed once first draft program is released. If approved by Jump administration there will be a $50 administration transfer fee per competitor, and the credit card surcharge is not refundable (as it is paid to an external provider).

CANCELLED EVENT

If an event is cancelled due to the impact of Covid-19 or any other uncontrollable circumstances the event may become an online event. This is at the discretion of the Jump administration team. Competitors will need to submit a video of their routine as per the online event guidelines. It is the competitor’s responsibility to have a recorded video of their routine ready in the case that this happens. Prizes for online events will be medals and certificates and will be posted to the competitor after the event. Further details will be communicated to the entrants by Jump at the time.

If an event is cancelled due to low number of entries competitors will be contacted by Jump and given options to transfer to another event or be fully refunded. The credit card surcharge is not refundable (as it is paid to an external provider).

COVID-19

If you are unable to attend an event due to having Covid-19 you need to contact Jump at least 24 hours before the start of the event to discuss if you are eligible for a transfer or credit note. You must provide Jump with documentation of a Positive PCR Test officiated by the relevant government. A positive Rapid Antigen test WILL NOT be accepted. Each individual situation will be assessed, Jump has the final say. Deciding not to attend the event due to outbreaks of Covid or due to being a close contact are not valid reasons to apply for a transfer or credit note.