IASF Dance Rules 2021-2023 GENERAL RULES 1 All teams/participants must be supervised during all official functions by a qualified director/advisor/coach. 2 Coaches must consider the performer and team skill level with regard to skills incorporated and proper progression. 3 All directors, advisors and coaches must have, and review, an emergency plan in the event of an injury. 4 Each team performance will have a minimum of 1 minute and 45 seconds (1:45) to a maximum of 2 minutes and 15 seconds (2:15). Timing will begin with the first choreographed movement or note of the music. Timing will end with the last choreographed movement or note of the music. Violation of the time limit may result in a deduction. 5 Teams may not compromise the integrity of the performance surface. (Examples: residue from sprays, powders, oils, etc.) Violation will result in a deduction. 6 Use of fire, noxious gases, live animals and other potentially hazardous elements are strictly prohibited. Violation will result in disqualification. 7 Substitutions may be made in the event of any injury or other serious circumstance. Substitutes must abide by the age restrictions in all division in which they compete. 8 All participants agree to conduct themselves in a manner displaying good sportsmanship throughout the competition with positive presentation upon entry and exit from the performance area as well as throughout the routine. The advisor and coach of each team is responsible for seeing that team members, coaches, parents and other persons affiliated with the team conduct themselves accordingly. Severe cases of unsportsmanlike conduct are grounds for disqualification. 9 A participant wearing a hard cast (i.e. fiberglass or plaster) or a walking boot may not be involved in choreography that may cause harm/injury to others. CHOREOGRAPHY, MUSIC, and COSTUMING 1 Suggestive, offensive, or vulgar choreography, costuming, makeup, and/or music are inappropriate for family audiences and therefore lack overall audience appeal. This may affect the judges’ overall impression and/or score of the routine. Vulgar or suggestive choreography is defined as any movement implying something improper or indecent, appearing offensive or sexual in content, and/or relaying lewd or profane gestures or implications. 2 All choreography should be age appropriate. 3 Every effort should be made to ensure that the lyrics of the music are appropriate for all audience members. 4 Performing in socks and/or footed tights, high heels, roller skates, roller blades or any other footwear that is inappropriate for the sport is not allowed. If in doubt please contact the IASF Rules Committee for prior approval. 5 Jewelry as part of a costume is allowed. 6 All costuming should be secure. Costume malfunctions resulting in team members being exposed may be grounds for disqualification. 7 No cheers or chants allowed. PROPS 1 Props are not allowed. Only the use of costume elements (i.e. necklace, jacket, hat, poms, etc.) are allowed. They may be used and discarded but may not be used to elevate athletes from the performance surface.
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