Training Camp January 8–9, 2027Competition January 10, 2027

Brilliant Dance Festival

Before you enter

Rules & Regulations

Please review before registering. Full NDCA rules are at ndca.org.

Entry fees and categories are listed on the 2027 registration forms.

  1. All attendees must follow National Dance Council of America (NDCA) rules and regulations.
  2. Participants waive claims against the NDCA, organizers, and representatives for injuries or losses.
  3. The festival assumes no responsibility for property damage or theft.
  4. Photography and videography rights belong to organizers; private videotaping requires permission.
  5. All dancers must be registered with NDCA with current proof.
  6. Minors require parental/guardian waivers.
  7. Complete entries include forms, waivers, accounting documentation, and full payment.
  8. The entry deadline will be announced with registration; later submissions accepted at organizers' discretion.
  9. Competitors must arrive 30 minutes early; events will not delay for latecomers.
  10. Events with fewer than 3 entries may be canceled or combined; prize money reduced accordingly.
  11. Judge decisions are final; questioning judges is prohibited.
  12. Posted marks cannot be removed without permission.
  13. Closed syllabus events use current NDCA element lists with potential penalties.
  14. Competitors must maintain civil, sportsmanlike conduct.
  15. The festival reserves the right to reject entries from previous rule violators.
  16. Cancellation refunds (minus $100 fee) apply only through the entry deadline.
  17. Mixed Amateur is limited to amateurs partnering outside their regular partnership; advanced amateurs can partner their student competitors.
  18. Student/Student is restricted to adult pro/am dancers, excludes those competing at "Open Amateur" level, and is limited to single dances only.
  19. Amateur Divisions include Pre-Teen, Junior, Youth, Adult, and Senior categories with age-based classifications.
  20. Newcomer category is for first-year competitors, bronze syllabus only.
  21. Age dancing rules: up one category for Pre-Teen/Junior/Youth; down one for Senior.
  22. Solo Stars are single competitions without partners.
  23. Syllabus restrictions follow NDCA guidelines; lifts are prohibited at all levels.
  24. Costumes follow NDCA requirements by age and syllabus level.
  25. Spectators should wear casual attire during the day, dressy for evening; no smoking in the ballroom, foyer, or changing rooms.