Rules and Terms of Participation
PSDC takes pride in presenting Australia’s first Bollywood Primary School Dance Competition.
Please read all PSDC rules carefully, as failure to comply could result in disqualification. Once your entry is received it is understood that you have read these rules and conditions to the event.
The results are based on the judging panel score and audience voting and are FINAL.
No teacher, parent, or student will question our judges or PSDC management concerning the result of any part of the competition.
1. All participating students must be currently enrolled at the school and be able to present their current school ID for inspection.
2. The school’s responsible teacher and/or parent is responsible for ensuring that only currently enrolled students (Yr 1 – Yr 6) are selected for participation.
Failure to comply will result in the student automatically becoming ineligible to take part in the competition.
The teacher in charge must sign the application form confirming that all participants are current students at the school.
3. The performing group MUST provide performance music by the submission deadline (25th August 2023) via email to team@highschooldancecompetition.com.au. Late music submissions will not
be accepted. If you need any help, please contact our team ASAP so we can assess your situation.
4. Teams are responsible for bringing in their music track on a CD/USB in MP3 format on the day.
5. All dance routines must be appropriate for family viewing. If a judge or PSDC management feels that a routine or costume is too suggestive or inappropriate for our audience, the team may be disqualified, or have points deducted.
6. Contestants will be responsible for preparing and removing all props and a time limit of 45 seconds to set or break down props will apply. Any prop or set that is deemed unsafe will not be allowed on stage. If you litter on the stage, you are responsible for cleaning the stage area.
7. Special lighting effects are subject to availability, please contact the team and notify your requirements. There is no house curtain available on the stage.
8. Participants must be ready to perform at the stated time in the official program. 5 points will be deducted if contestants do not perform in the scheduled sequence, you must be ready to perform at least 3 dance items before yours unless permission is granted by the stage manager.
9. ONLY participants and PSDC crew members are allowed backstage or onstage – no audience members, family, friends or school team supporters are permitted near the stage.
10. All performers must be present at the awards presentation to receive their awards. No awards will be given at other times or mailed out.
11. Flash photography or videography is strictly prohibited. We also strongly suggest audience members NOT video or photograph the performances as it may obstruct the stage view. PSDC management and event security reserves the right to confiscate any non-compliant equipment. Teachers, please inform parents and students of this rule, as it may result in disqualification. Official performance videos will be released for public viewing post-competition. You may take photos of the awards presentations only.
12. Entries can be registered by filling in the application form, which is linked below in the information pack
13. All students must have consent from parents, and this must be signed before the group photo is submitted. Students who do not have consent or media consent will not be eligible to participate in the competition. The form can be located in the information pack.
14. PSDC and management are not responsible for any property loss or injury to any persons participating in the event
15. PSDC reserves the right to change the competition day, move the competition location or cancel the event in the case of unforeseen circumstances.
16. PSDC reserve the right to refuse entry of participants or audience members.
17. We do not tolerate parents, teachers, participants, family or friends who conduct themselves unacceptably and offensively towards participants or our staff. This includes online etiquette – any evidence of cyberbullying or other inappropriate behaviour may result in severe consequences for the individual. PSDC HAS A ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY
18. Use of robots or fake accounts to increase likes, comments or shares on social media will not be accepted and may result in disqualification.
19. Any discrepancy in scores must be brought to the attention of PSDC management. Only school team managers will be permitted to approach the PSDC management concerning any discrepancies should they arise.
20. Any incomplete act will not be eligible for any prize/award.
21. The audio, video and any other digital media provided to PSDC must be in good quality and working order.
22. Prompting during a performance will result in a 20-point deduction. This must be brought to the attention of the PSDC management while it is occurring.
23. All contestants and the schools explicitly grant permission to the management of PSDC, to use their photographs and videos in advertisements, posters, news media, Facebook, website, and other social media
or to appear on local and/or National television to promote its competitions.
24. A 5-point deduction will apply to any act that runs from 15 to 30 seconds over time, and a 10-point deduction may apply to any act that runs more than 30 seconds over time.
Performance duration: Maximum 5 minutes, Minimum 3 minutes.
Please contact the PSDC management for the latest terms and conditions