2025 Competition dates are now out. Registration opens soon March 14-16 Kannapolis NC April 4-6 Shelby NC May 9-11 Lexington SC

COMPETITION RULES

Dancers are limited to performing only one solo per competition.
Competitors have a grace period of 15 seconds for their routines. An extended time option is allowed at the rate of $5 per person per minute over the time limit, but those who don’t opt for this will receive a 1 point reduction from each judge for every minute over the maximum timeframe.
Checks should be submitted separately for workshop fees and competition fees.

**Judges retain the right to adjust the performance division of any routine if they determine it is inaccurately positioned**

Dividing the total sum of ages by the number of dancers in an entry yields the average age. When calculating averages, always use whole numbers – after dividing, drop any decimal numbers. As an example, if you calculate a routine’s average age to be 15.5 years old, the routine should compete in the 13-15 year old category.
At VAULT, our age limits are based on the dancer’s age on the date of the event.
In order for an entry to be accepted, all dancer names and respective ages must be provided.
Competing dancers will be required to present a valid birth certificate as proof of identity should such a request arise.

Music must be submitted at least 48 hours before an event. Participants should log into the online registration portion of the site to submit any music files.
All music must be submitted as .mp3 or .m4a
No CDs or Flash Drives will be accepted.
Teachers and studio owners should have a backup of all files available. To ensure that the music is successfully shared and accessible, media should only be uploaded into the online media manger. Additionally, we kindly ask that you refrain from submitting music via iPhones or any other device not mentioned.

All props are welcome, though ceiling heights for each venue may differ. If you have any concerns about the size of a prop, please let the VAULT staff know prior to the event.
The use of hazardous props is prohibited, such as fire, knives and guns.
Live animals are also prohibited.
No use of water, powder, chalk or paint.

Flash photography and video recording is strictly prohibited during any VAULT event.
This policy is intended to ensure the safety and privacy of our performers, as well as to safeguard the creations of choreographers and faculty members.
Professional images and videos are available for purchase following the event.
All participating dancers authorize the use of their image in photos and video for VAULT publicity and advertisement purposes.

In order to compete, a dancer must be registered for ALL convention classes.
It is important to make sure that routines are suitable for all audiences, and correspond to the age group of the participants. Judges may take appropriate action – i.e. point deductions or disqualifications – if a routine does not adhere to this policy.
Competitors may wish to dance in more than one city per season; however, any routine which has placed first overall may only be performed once in the same season.
Competing dancers are required to perform in their allocated order, unless VAULT authorizes a number hold for the purpose of allowing appropriate time for costume changes.
We have set aside a designated seating area for all teachers and studio owners.
The use of visual coaching is prohibited.
Studio credits are granted at the sole discretion of VAULT. All sales are final, and we do not issue refunds. No exceptions.
No entries will be accepted via email.
Competitors must submit any competition changes two weeks before the event. No modifications will be accepted after this date.
VAULT reserves the right to modify, add or remove any of its rules and regulations without prior notification. Final rulings will be determined by the Director at VAULT’s discretion.