At the Ultimate Dance Competition, our mission is to promote fairness and equality within the world of dance, uniting dancers of all genres, ages, and dancing proficiencies. To that end, we ask all attendees, staff, and participants to abide by these rules and regulations as well as the spirit of “Promoting Fairness and Equality Through Dance.” We promote and host ethically and morally sound dance competitions, and we invite you to join us in our vision to set the gold standard for dance competitions and what dance is truly about.
GENERAL
- All spectators, competitors, officials, and guests shall be bound by the Ultimate Dance Competition rules.
- Attendance is at your own risk. The Ultimate Dance Competition does not take responsibility for loss, damage or theft of property left in the changing rooms, ballrooms or hotel. Attendees expressly and irrevocably waive any claim against UDC and its employees and representatives arising from loss, personal injury, death or damage associated with this event.
- Participants will receive a copy of their dance schedule upon arrival at the event and must review the information to verify their dances, levels and ages are correct. Participants are responsible for immediately notifying UDC officials of any mistakes.
COMPETITIVE STANDARDS
- This is a unisex competition.
- Schedules are approximate and subject to change. Participants must be present at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled dance times.
- Closed events will be supervised as per the UDC rule book and in alignment with our mission statement.
- 4 Pro-Am single dances are required per Pro-Am multi dance event.
- Events with fewer than 3 entries may be canceled or combined. Prize monies may be reduced in events with fewer than 3 entries.
- For the Pro-Am 9 Dance and 10 Dance Championships, competitors must dance with the same teacher for all dances.
- There is no entry fee for Top Teacher.
- Teachers must meet the minimum of Pro-Am entries to be eligible for top teacher awards.
REGISTRATION, PAYMENTS AND DEADLINES
- Entry forms and payments must be returned to UDC by our closing date of April 3, 2025. Changes or additions to entries after the deadline will incur a $50 fee per person and may be accepted at the sole discretion of the organizers.
- Payments may be made online and must be submitted at the time of registration.
- Make checks payable to Ultimate Dance Competition. Checks will only be accepted prior to the deadline.
- No personal checks will be accepted. We will accept cashiers checks, corporate checks or money orders. We will also accept Zelle payment. Payment by checks must be received within a week of such entries.
- Outstanding balances must be paid before packages, tickets, and competitor numbers can be released.
- Seats in the ballroom are assigned by ticket. Groups that wish to sit together should order their tickets together.
CANCELATIONS AND REFUNDS
• Cancelations must be submitted in writing 30 days before the closing date of the event indicated on the website and will incur a $95 service charge. Refunds for cancelation will be issued after the event. No refunds will be issued for cancelations after the closing date.
• General admission tickets may not be refunded or exchanged.
• In cases of injury, illness, or emergency, credit or partial credit towards entry fees for the following year may be considered at the sole discretion of the organizers. Such cancelations must be made before the start of the competition. Instances of injury or illness may require physician verification.
• Entries canceled at the event cannot be substituted with another entry, nor will their entry fees be refunded.