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Miss Dance Drill Team International Welcome To World Championships The 39th annual Miss Dance Drill Team International Prepare to compete against the best teams in the U.S. & the competition continues the legacy of Dr. Kay Teer Crawford, world! Events begin at the host hotel on Thursday 3/26, with a who founded the first “drill team” in Edinburg, TX (1928), and welcome orientation luncheon for solo title contestants (solo created MDDTUSA as the first national and international title competition begins that afternoon with adjudicated championship competition for dance teams & drill teams in preliminary interviews, modeling, and some routines). This is 1968. As the original & most prestigious dance competition in followed by a master class workshop with some of the dance the world since 1981, Miss Dance Drill Team International industry's most renowned instructors & choreographers! On World Championships is open to all international school dance Friday 3/27, competition resumes at the host hotel in the teams, dance studios, and community dance/drill teams with morning with soloists, duet/trios, and officer routines, and youth dancers age 19 and under (This event is held moves to the Bren Center in the afternoon with some small simultaneously with U.S. Nationals). Highlights consist of team team divisions & solo title finalists. Saturday 3/28 consists of competition, U.S. national & world championship awards, and team competition, national & world championship awards, the crowning of our national/international solo title champions! special guests, and the coronation of the MDDTUSA national/ MDDT INTERNATIONAL is the original “grandmother” dance international champion solo title winners. Welcome to the 39th competition of them all... Join us in California, USA! anniversary of World Championships... Where it ALL Began! REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Location Information, Host Hotel & Team Travel Packages The bustling, upscale community of Irvine is located in beautiful Orange County, mid-way between Los Angeles & San Diego. Visiting teams enjoy proximity to fine dining, shopping, entertainment, spectacular Southern California beaches, and local attractions such as Disneyland & Knott’s Berry Farm. The performance venue is easily accessible via major highways just minutes from Orange County Airport. Hotel amenities include complimentary airport shuttle to/from Orange County Airport, business center, outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, fitness center, dining, concierge, and high-speed wireless internet access. Save time by contacting the host hotel directly at (714) 540-7000 to book your rooms early to take advantage of the Miss Dance Drill Team USA room block discount at HILTON ORANGE COUNTY/COSTA MESA HOTEL ($149 PER NIGHT SPECIAL RATE). For team travel package information including airfare group discounts, please contact Kathy Biava at Universal Odyssey, our official travel agency. Tel: (949) 263-2815 / Office: (949) 263-1222 / Fax: (949) 263-0983 / Email: [email protected] GENERAL INFORMATION ENTRY DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2020 PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION FEES COMPETITION ENTRY FEES (with team size limits) Performer Wristband Fee (REQUIRED - PER DANCER) $ 20 Solo Title: Miss Dance Drill Team International $200 US Master Class Workshop (OPTIONAL - PER DANCER) $ 40 Solo Title: Mr. Dance International $175 US Solo Title: Miss Teen Dance Drill Team International $175 US ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Solo Title: Junior Miss Dance Drill Team International $125 US Teams and grade-level solos DO NOT have to pre-qualify to attend Solo Title: Little Miss Dance Drill Team International $125 US U.S. Nationals & World Championships. All participants must be Solo Title: Mini Miss Dance Drill Team International $125 US under 19 years of age and active registered students/members of Solo: Improv $ 35 US the school, dance studio, or community dance program they Duet-Trio (2-3) $125 US represent. Each team Director must complete the official MDDTUSA Mini Open/Officer (4-5) $125 US online registration process on our website. Jazz: Small (6-10) $150 US Jazz: Medium (11-17) $200 US MEDICAL LIABILITY/MEDIA RELEASE FORMS Jazz: Large (18+) $250 US On the day of the event, the team Director must turn in one signed Contemporary: Small (6-10) $150 US liability release form per competitor or routines will be scratched! Contemporary: Medium (11-17) $200 US Contemporary: Large (18+) $250 US ONLINE REGISTRATION Lyrical: Small (6-10) $150 US MDDTUSA proudly uses DanceComp Genie - the industry standard Lyrical: Medium (11-17) $200 US in dance competition registration software: Lyrical: Large (18+) $250 US Military: Small (6-10) $150 US #1: Visit our website "REGISTRATION" page Military: Medium (11-17) $200 US Military: Large (18+) $250 US #2: Login to your existing account or "CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT" Female Hip Hop: Small (6-10) $150 US #3: Fill out your team profile, select your events, choose your Female Hip Hop: Medium (11-17) $200 US competition divisions, add your team roster: It's that easy! Female Hip Hop: Large (18+) $250 US Male Hip Hop: Small (4-10) $150 US Once you've submitted your profile information, you'll never have to Male Hip Hop: Medium (11-17) $200 US do it again (unless you need to make changes with new dancers, Male Hip Hop: Large (18+) $250 US additional entries, wristband orders, etc). Directors must also submit Co-Ed Hip Hop: Small (6-14) $150 US their team photo & solo title photos during online registration so we Co-Ed Hip Hop: Large (15+) $250 US can feature all performers in our keepsake program book. Any Co-Ed Dance: Small (6-14) $150 US questions or technical issues? Contact: [email protected] Co-Ed Dance: Large (15+) $250 US Dance-Drill: Small (6-14) $150 US PERFORMANCE LINE-UP & SCHEDULING Dance-Drill: Large (15+) $250 US Contestants will compete in a randomly assigned order at a Kick: Small (6-14) $150 US designated time. Teams may enter as many categories as they wish. Kick: Large (15+) $250 US Pageant staff reserves the right to make division/size changes. Novelty/Character: Small (6-14) $150 US Performance lineup & final instructions will be emailed to the team Novelty/Character: Large (15+) $250 US Director by March 6, 2020 (Note: Teams will not be scheduled in Pom/Song: Small (4-7) [ Varsity or JV ] $150 US the line-up if entry fees are not received by this date). Schedule Pom/Song: Medium (8-12) [ Varsity or JV ] $150 US conflicts must be resolved before March 9, 2020: No exceptions! Pom/Song: Large (13-20) [ Varsity or JV ] $250 US Pom/Song: Team Performance (21+) $250 US Note: Competition divisions with less than (3) team entries shall be Prop: Small (6-14) $150 US combined with another size division in the same category or shall Prop: Large (15+) $250 US compete as “OPEN”. MDDTUSA reserves the right to merge or Short Flags - Single (3+) $200 US adjust division sizes. Teams cannot compete against themselves. Short Flags - Double (3+) $200 US

Show Production (21+) $250 US VIP PREFERRED SEATING (Saturday Only) Open: Small (6-10) $150 US Teams can upgrade their performers’ wristband access to include Open: Medium (11-17) $200 US reserved VIP seating at the Saturday competition & awards Open: Large (18+) $250 US pageant. Upgrade cost is $15 per seat for performers. VIP seats for parents & spectators can be added for $35/each (on last page of REGISTRATION FEE PAYMENT online registration form). VIP seats are located near the front-center Please make checks payable to: audience area: the best seats in the house! VIP seats can be added to your team’s registration order up until March 20, 2020. Order Miss Dance Drill Team USA your VIP seats as soon as possible: Supply is limited! 5318 E. 2nd St. #603 GENERAL ADMISSION & SEATING PRICES Long Beach, CA 90803 Thursday $ 7 US U.S.A Friday $ 10 US School/Booster check or certified funds only. No personal checks Saturday $ 25 US or credit cards. Fees must be received promptly to avoid any late Saturday (VIP Seating: General Admission) $ 35 US registration fee charges. Late registration fee after the entry Saturday (VIP Seating: Competitor Upgrade) $ 15 US deadline is $35 US per division. Fees are non-refundable. 2-Day Wristband (Save $5) $ 30 US 2-Day Wristband w/VIP Seating (Save $5) $ 40 US 3-Day Wristband (Save $7) $ 35 US 3 Day Wristband w/VIP Seating (Save $7) $ 45 US RULES & REGULATIONS ENTRY DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2020 JUDGING CRITERIA TIME LIMIT REQUIREMENTS Routines must demonstrate formation changes & technique of Teams have 30 seconds to enter/exit the floor. Timing and category entered. Performances are judged on routine judging begins with the first beat of the music and ends with the construction, technical execution & showmanship. A panel of last beat of the music. Team routines must be 2-3 minutes in highly-qualified judges scores each performance in the above (3) duration (Show Production division: 2 minute setup/breakdown areas. All decisions of the judges are FINAL. & 3-5 minute routine). Solo & duet/trio routines must not be less than 90 seconds and not more than 2 minutes in duration. U.S. NATIONALS: CATEGORY GUIDELINES Jazz: Routine emphasis must be on jazz dance technique. Props MUSIC REQUIREMENTS (NO MUSIC RESTRICTIONS) NEW! permitted but must not be the focal point of the routine. MDDTUSA allows teams permission to use any music they wish (excluding profanity & suggestive lyrics). Please make sure all Lyrical: Routine must be of a poetic style with soft, flowing music is family-friendly. choreography that focuses on lyrical interpretation. Music selection must contain audible song lyrics. Much more technical To avoid a 5-point penalty, Directors/Coaches MUST UPLOAD & controlled in nature than any other division. their music using our online registration system by the music upload deadline: March 13, 2020. Contemporary: Must contain creative, abstract, and dramatic movements that display emerging contemporary/modern dance Please email [email protected] with any music upload styles, musical interpretation, and/or concert dance techniques. questions or technical issues.

Hip Hop: Routine must demonstrate street dance styles: hip hop, COSTUMES & FOOTWEAR funk, freestyle, house, grooves, isolations, popping, locking, Performance costumes must enhance the theme and/or style of breakdancing, etc. the routine. Costumes must be in good taste, appropriate for a Pom/Song: Routine must focus on the use of poms, featuring family audience, and approved by the team’s Director. With innovative dance and precision movements. All division sizes are regard to footwear, our preference is performers wear any style separated by Varsity or JV, except for the "Pom/Song Team of soft/rubber sole shoes; but half-soles/bare feet are permitted. Performance" category which can include all dancers in your pom/song program. There are NO movement restricitions! GUIDELINES FOR USE OF PROPS AND/OR SETS Props and sets may be used in a routine. All props/sets must be Military: Choreography must demonstrate precision movements, rubber-tipped to prevent floor damage. Any damage to facilities sharp angular arm sequences, contagion/level dynamics & a or performance floor caused by use of props and/or sets will variety of marching styles (kickline sequence is allowed). result in disqualification. Damages charged to the team’s school. Traditional military includes leading with the left foot. Kick: Majority of routine must emphasize defined and precise PENALTIES & DISQUALIFICATION kicks, with focus on technique, height, timing and unison. RULE INFRACTION PENALTY Novelty/Character: Emphasis must be on characterization or be of a unique, thematic nature. Entrants must use clever costumes Routine entered in wrong dance style - 5pts. *** and unusual or innovative moves to convey the thematic Not performing at scheduled time - 5pts. character-driven choreography. Small sets are allowed. Prop: Routine emphasis must be on the use and manipulation of Performing with more/less dancers than allowed - 2pts./each a prop or variety of props as the major focal point. Non-compliance with music upload rules - 2pts. Co-Ed: Emphasis must be on male/female interaction. Co-Ed (No cell phones unless used as backup) Dance routines can draw from any style of dance. Co-Ed Hip Hop routines must follow Hip Hop division requirements. Music with bad sound quality - 2pts. Dance/Drill: Routine must consist of 50% jazz or lyrical Entrance/Exit Music (Using music other than - 2pts. choreography and 50% military choreography. actual routine music & not within time limit)

Short Flags: Routine must focus on use of short pep flags. Under/Over routine time limit (up to 30 secs.) - 2pts. Open/Officer: May be any genre, style, or combination of styles. Under/Over routine time limit (beyond 30 secs.) DQ Show Production: Routine consists of a halftime-type presentation using a variety of dance styles. Should incorporate Same routine/choreography competing in DQ elaborate sets. Emphasis is on overall entertainment value. multiple categories at same event Duet/Trio - “Best of USA”: Limited to U.S. high school age Use of pyramids/tricks more than (2) full body- DQ performers in any style: jazz, lyrical, or hip hop (See below for lengths in vertical height contact improv duet/trio division guidelines) Videorecording other teams with cameras or Solo - Improv DQ mobile phones Dancers perform a contemporary freestyle dance to a randomly selected piece of music (45 seconds). The Top (8) improv solos Inappropriate Content (i.e. profane music lyrics, DQ advance to the finals where they must re-perform & interact suggestive choreography, risqué costuming). within the group of all other "contact improv" finalists. Coaches/Non-team members caught competing DQ Bad sportsmanship by performer, team, coach DQ *** May Also Result in Disqualification; at Judges' Discretion HILTON ORANGE COUNTY/COSTA MESA *** CLICK HERE TO BOOK ROOMS ONLINE AT OUR SPECIAL RATE *** Located in the heart of vibrant South Orange County, the Hilton is located just around the corner from John Wayne/Orange County Airport. Complimentary shuttle will provide roundtrip transportation for your guests. Book hotel rooms early as once our room block fills to capacity we will not be able to secure additional rooms at the special MDDTUSA group rate! Act Now and take advantage of the $149/night group rate! Just click the link above or contact the Hilton Hotel directly by telephone at: (714) 540-7000

IMPORTANT NOTE! PLEASE READ! This year, Thursday preliminary round competition for solo title contestants will be held at the host hotel all day long (see solo title information page for details. On Friday, we will be holding morning competition for grade level solos at the Hilton Costa Mesa, followed by late afternoon/evening competition for some team divisions at the Bren Events Center. More information to follow when the competition performance schedule is emailed to directors and coaches in the weeks prior to U.S. Nationals & World Championships.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS & MORE! Hilton Costa Mesa offers easy access to all major points of interest including convenient location directly across the street from South Coast Plaza Shopping Resort where complimentary shuttle is available! Along with shopping, the host hotel is close to beautiful Newport Beach as well as over 30 different restaurant options within a one mile radius! Don't forget to check out Disneyland & Knott's Berry Farm, where your dancers will create lifetime memories! However you choose to spend your time while in Orange County for U.S. Nationals, we know you'll enjoy all the natural beauty that SoCal has to offer. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2020 TEAM T-SHIRTS: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PRIVATE TEAM WARM-UP ROOMS Pre-order this year's commemorative MDDT International Private warm-up/dressing room areas are available to rent on a T-shirt during online registration, and your team/studio name will first come first served basis. But there is a very limited supply be custom printed on the back! Shirts are available in short-sleeve (rates vary). Space must be arranged through our office (do not ($25 US) or long-sleeve ($30 US) designs during this special pre- contact the venue directly or you will not receive the group rate). order promotion. Order before the registration deadline for custom printing (shirts available for pick-up during team check-in).

COACHES/DIRECTORS PERFORMANCE 2020 marks the 53rd anniversary of U.S. Nationals and 39th annual World Championships. We invite all coaches & directors to learn choreography and perform in a routine together as part of our awards program on the evening of Saturday, March 28, 2020! Choreography and instructions will be emailed to registered team directors with a YouTube video on or before March 6, 2020. This gives all directors, coaches, and assistant coaches plenty of time to learn choreography in advance of the competition. There will be a rehearsal on Friday during MDDTUSA weekend to prepare formations and block transitions. This performance is optional, but all directors and coaches are encouraged to participate. More details coming soon... The kids are going to love it just like they did last year!

VIDEO RECORDING POLICY - PLEASE ADVISE! For members of the audience, still-shot photography is allowed. AWARDS PRESENTATION But video recording of any kind is FORBIDDEN from the contest Trophies/Plaques are presented to approximately half the total area (even if filming your own team or soloist). This strictly- number of entries in each division. All first place national enforced policy is intended to protect the choreographic champion teams receive a special high-quality trophy and banner. originality and integrity of each routine. Please advise team Producer’s Awards are also presented: Innovative Choreography, members, spectators, and family members regarding this rule. Creative Costume, Team Spirit. National solo title contestants win Your team or soloist may lose points or be disqualified if caught a variety of prestigious awards and scholarships. filming (even with cell phone cameras). This year, volunteer Routines competing in divisions against teams from foreign MDDTUSA staff ushers will politely enforce this policy throughout countries are awarded international trophies. The winning team in the event. See below information if interested in purchasing HD any international division wins a world championship trophy and video packages from our official videographer. banner (The highest scoring U.S. team in an international division

also receives a U.S. national championship banner). HIGH-DEFINITION VIDEO PACKAGES All performances will be recorded in high-resolution HD/1080p by Awards program performances are limited to solo title finalists, our official event videographer. Video packages can be special guests, high-point/Producer's Award international teams purchased during online registration, as well as on-site during the & U.S. teams competing in the Grand Championship finals only. event (cash, credit card accepted). USB & downloadable formats available! Orders shipped 2-4 weeks following the event. HIGH-POINT INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP The international team routine with the highest score from each SCORESHEETS & AUDIO ADJUDICATION age division (elementary, junior high/middle school, high school) Directors will receive all scoresheets for their team routines and will win this prestigious championship award. soloist performers at the conclusion of the awards ceremony when they sign out with competition staff. Audio critique from (1) OVERALL INTERNATIONAL TEAM SWEEPSTAKES judge will be emailed as a downloadable file to the team director The Overall International Sweepstakes Team Championship for all their performances by Monday, March 30, 2020. trophy and cash prize will be awarded to the team entering (5) or more “TEAM” routines and totaling the highest number of place points (awarded by trophy placement: 1st=6, 2nd=5, 3rd=4, 4th=3, 5th=2, Participation=1). In the event of a points tie, the team with the highest number of 1st place routines will be named the champion. If no international teams meet the above requirement to be considered for this prestigious honor, then this award will not be presented.

GRAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (U.S. TEAMS ONLY) During the saturday evening awards program, the Top (10) highest scoring U.S. teams re-compete in the Grand National Championship final round (prior to the crowning of the MDDT international world champion solo title winners). International teams are not eligible to compete in the U.S. Grand National Championship final round.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2020 SOLO TITLE: Miss Dance Drill Team International & Mr. Dance International The highlight of World Championships is the crowning of the Miss Dance Drill Team International “Solo Title” champions. Winners are selected following a vigorous competition over the course of the MDDTUSA competition weekend. National and international contestants are evaluated by qualified judges in the areas of dance performance, modeling, and impromptu question. All contestants compete in preliminary round competition, with some advancing to the final round.

SOLO TITLE ELIGIBILITY & PRE-QUALIFICATION Contestants for the “Miss” and “Mr.” solo title must be: a registered student at the school/studio they are representing and an active member of their dance/drill program. Contestants must be of good character, poise, personality, and be an outstanding citizen in their school & community. Contestant's age on March 26, 2020 shall not be younger than 16-yrs old or older than 19-yrs old. The Top (10) solo title winners from each MDDTUSA-sanctioned regional competition qualify to compete in the Miss Dance Drill Team USA/International Solo Title competition. In countries where there are no official MDDTUSA-sanctioned regional events, contestants wishing to compete for the solo title at World Championships may register without having to pre-qualify. It is recommended that each dancer and director prepare for the international solo title competition by reading the following rules & regulations:

JUDGED ELEMENTS SOLO TITLE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Dance Routine (70% of the total score) (3/26) Orientation Luncheon & Prelims Contestant must display talent in a dance routine (90 secs - 2 min) using any or all Miss, Mr & Teen solo title contestants attend a disciplines of dance and/or drill team performance styles (limited to 3 gymnastic mandatory luncheon at the host hotel, feats). Contestants are judged on routine construction, execution & showmanship. followed by preliminary round modeling & Modeling (15% of the total score) *CLICK FOR EXAMPLE* interviews for all contestants (dance routine Contestant performs a compulsory format demonstrating (5) prelims for Mr. & Teen contestants as well). positions for starting/ending a dance routine. Scored on (3/27) Prelims, Best of USA & Some Teams appearance, content presentation & execution of following: Preliminary dance routines for Miss solo title Position #1: POSE (pause), then WALK 8 Steps to... contestants. Competition begins at host hotel Position #2: POSE (pause), then WALK 8 Steps to... for Best of USA solos, improv solos, duet/trio, Position #3: POSE (pause), and so on... officers & some small teams. Junior Miss, After the 5th Position - POSE (pause), and then Exit. Little Miss & Mini Miss compete. Miss Teen & Mr. evening finals. Best of USA grade level Walking only is permitted from position-to-position (no strutting, jazz walks, runs, solo awards. Opening number rehearsal for marching, dancing). Total timing must not exceed 45 seconds. All “Miss” & “Teen” Miss, Mr & Teen solo title contestants. contestants must wear plain, black, ¾ sleeve or long-sleeved leotard (no sheer, low cut, trim), black tights (no net or lace) & black jazz/ballet shoes. (“Mr.” contestants (3/28) Team Competition & Solo Title Finals must wear all black & walk naturally from position-to-position - NO walking on toes). Remaining team competition & solo title finals are held at the Bren Events Center. All Miss, Interview/Impromptu Question (15% of the total score) Mr. & Teen contestants are introduced. Miss Contestant is judged on their response to an impromptu question from the judges solo title finalists re-compete. Grand National (response must NOT exceed 45 seconds). Scoring is based on confidence, projection, Championship team finals. Awards & solo title poise, diction & enthusiasm. No notes or props! Must wear their modeling outfit (with a crowning! plain black dance skirt during prelims - ladies only). Solo Title Finals = Formal Wear!

SOLO TITLE CROWNING & AWARDS The Top (5-10) "Mr." finalists re-compete on Friday in all adjudicated areas (Winners are crowned during the awards program on Saturday evening). During the Saturday Finals, the Top (10-12) “Miss” finalists are announced and then re-compete in the routine category (prelim scores dropped). The Top (8-10) contestants after this round then present their modeling routine. The Top (5) finalists after modeling are then asked an impromptu question. Scores are tabulated, and the MDDTUSA national championship/international world champion solo title winners are crowned!

Miss Teen International “Miss Teen” contestants must be age 13-15 on March 26, 2020. Contestants are evaluated in the areas of dance performance, modeling & impromptu question. Prelims occur Thursday at the host hotel. The Top (10) finalists re-compete Friday in routine category only (modeling/interview scores are carried over). The "Miss Teen” winner is crowned during the awards program on Saturday night.

Junior Miss International, Little Miss International & Mini Miss International These youth solo title contestants perform Friday, March 22nd and compete in the dance routine category only (NO interview or modeling requirements). There is NO final round. Winners are crowned later that same evening. Junior Miss International dance solos must be age 10-12 on March 27, 2020. Little Miss International dance solos must be age 7-9 on March 27, 2020. Mini Miss International dance solos must be age 6 & under on March 27, 2020. MASTER CLASS DANCE WORKSHOP GUEST TEACHERS TO THURSDAY BE ANNOUNCED SOON! MARCH 26, 2020 6PM-9PM Hilton Costa Mesa $40/EACH 3050 Bristol St. Don't Miss This FUN Opportunity! Costa Mesa, CA 92626 EVENT SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE) Thursday - March 26, 2020 (Hilton Costa Mesa - Grand Ballroom) • Orientation Luncheon for Solo Title Contestants (Miss, Mr. & Miss Teen) • Prelims: Modeling & Interview (All Solo Title Contestants) • Prelims: Dance Routine (Mr. & Miss Teen Contestant Only) • Opening Number Rehearsal (All Solo Title Contestants) • Master Class Dance Workshop (Open To All Event Participants)

Friday - March 27, 2020 (Hilton Costa Mesa AND Bren Events Center) • Prelims: Dance Routine (Miss Contestants Only) • Best of USA: All Solos, Duet/Trios, Officer • Solo Title: Junior Miss, Little Miss & Mini Miss • Finals: Dance Routine, Modeling & Interview (Mr. Dance USA/International) • Finals: Dance Routine (Miss Teen) • High School: Some Small Team Divisions • Coaches & Directors Routine Rehearsal (Tentative) • Awards: Best of USA Divisions, Junior Miss, Little Miss & Mini Miss

Saturday - March 28, 2020 (Bren Events Center) • Junior High/Middle School & Elementary: All Team Divisions • High School: All Remaining Team Divisions • Awards: Junior High/Middle School & Elementary • Solo Title Pageant Finals: Miss Dance Drill Team USA/International Contestants • Crowning: Miss Teen Dance Drill Team USA & Mr. Dance USA/International • High School Finals: U.S. Grand National Championship • Awards: High School Teams, U.S. & World Championships, Solo Title Awards • Crowning: Miss Dance Drill Team USA/International MEDICAL RELEASE, LIABILITY RELEASE & MEDIA RELEASE FORM

Performer’s Name: ______Team Name: ______

Date of Birth: ______Age: ______

1. I understand that by taking part in this or any contest, there is a possibility of injury or sickness to participant(s); therefore, with this knowledge I give permission for the above named performer to participate in this MDDTUSA-affiliated competition, and do hereby grant permission to hospital staff members to administer immediate treatment to the above named participant should he/she become injured or ill. 2. I agree to hold harmless Miss Dance Drill Team USA and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, charters, subsidiaries, affiliates, sponsors, and parent companies for any injury incurred as a result of the above-named performer’s participation in the contest even if shown that they are negligent. 3. I also grant permission for Miss Dance Drill Team USA to use the above-named participant’s image or likeness in any and all promotional materials for event marketing purposes (such as brochures, website media, social media, film, video publication services, etc), and do so with no right to monetary compensation for the above stated usage terms. I understand the above-named participant may be photographed for such purposes, and release all rights to media acquired for MDDTUSA affiliated promotional purposes.

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Performer’s Name: ______Team Name: ______

Date of Birth: ______Age: ______1. I understand that by taking part in this or any contest, there is a possibility of injury or sickness to participant(s); therefore, with this knowledge I give permission for the above named performer to participate in this MDDTUSA affiliated competition, and do hereby grant permission to hospital staff members to administer immediate treatment to the above named participant should he/she become injured or ill. 2. I agree to hold harmless Miss Dance Drill Team USA and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, charters, subsidiaries, affiliates, sponsors, and parent companies for any injury incurred as a result of the above-named performer’s participation in the contest even if shown that they are negligent. 3. I also grant permission for Miss Dance Drill Team USA to use the above-named participant’s image or likeness in any and all promotional materials for unlimited event marketing purposes (such as brochures, website media, social media, film, video publication services, etc), and do so with no demands or rights to monetary compensation for the above stated usage terms. I understand the above-named participant may be photographed during the event for such purposes, and release all rights to media acquired for MDDTUSA affiliated promotional purposes.

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