November 4, 2023

VENUE: Alliance Theater

602 E 500 S Suite E101, Salt Lake City, UT 84102

SCOTDANCE: USNW 0302

Judge– Sharon Farrar: Topanga, CA
Piper– Chris Johnson: North Salt Lake, UT

Primary, Beginner, Novice and Pre-Premier Choroegraphy Competitions- Registration 8:45am. Dancing 9:30am.

Intermediate, Premier and Premier & Group Choreography Competitions- Registration 12:45pm. Dancing 1:30pm

Alliance Theater is on the West side of Trolly Square off the West Plaza. Parking is free and available in the 600 South parking lot and along the 700 East buildings. There is also parking along Building A in front of Alice Lane and Building B in front of Pottery Barn. We also have an underground Parking Garage that is accessible along the corner of 500 South and the corner of 600 East. There is roof access parking on the 500 South/700 East corner above Whole Foods.

All dance bags and costumes are to be kept in the provided changing room spaces and not in the audience area.

1. Dance competition will be governed by the rules and regulations of the RSOBHD.
2. Advance registration is necessary. Dancers must enter by October 25, 2023.
3. No refunds of entry fees will be given. No exceptions
4. All Dancers must present a valid 2023 Scotdance card to dance.
5. Decision of the judge is final
6. No one other than competition committee may communicate with the judge
7. All age groups will be determined at the close of the entry.
8. Dancers will dance in inverse order of entry (first to enter last to dance)
9. Dancers must remain in costume to receive awards
10. An Aggregate trophy will be awarded in each class, except primary, if there are at least three dancers in the age group.
11. Any protest must be submitted in writing to the competition organizer, properly
    signed and accompanied by a fee of $20. It must be made immediately following the competition. If the protest is sustained the fee will be returned.

$3.00 of each entry will go to ScotDance USA NW Region to help with Championships.

A 3% processing fee will be added to all orders. 

Solo Choreography Rules 

1. Premier Solo Choreography is limited to Premier dancers only. Pre-Premier Solo Choreography is limited to Pre-Premier dancers of all categories.
2. Solo Choreography will not be divided into age groups. 
3. Solo Choreography is a maximum of 2.5 minutes, including entrance and exit. 
4. All music must be submitted electronically to heather.overright@gmail.com. Bring a backup copy on a memory stick or smart phone to the event.
5. Per RSOBHD rules, music may include vocal or percussion selections, but in all cases must be predominantly Scottish or Celtic in style. 

Duet Choreography Rules

1. Duet Choreography is open to any level. 
2. A Duet Choreography must consist of two total dancers. 
3. Duet Choreography will not be divided into age groups. 
4. Duet Choreography is a maximum of 3 minutes 0 seconds, including entrance and exit. 
5. All music must be submitted electronically to heather.overright@gmail.com. Bring a backup copy on a memory stick or smart phone to the event.
6. Per RSOBHD rules, music may include vocal or percussion selections, but in all cases must be predominantly Scottish or Celtic in style.

Group Choreography Rules

1. Group Choreography is open to any level. 
2. A Group Choreography must consist of at least three dancers. 
3. Group Choreography will not be divided into age groups. 
4. Group Choreography is a maximum of 3 minutes 0 seconds, including entrance and exit. 
5. All music must be submitted electronically to heather.overright@gmail.com. Bring a backup copy on a memory stick or smart phone to the event.
6. Per RSOBHD rules, music may include vocal or percussion selections, but in all cases must be predominantly Scottish or Celtic in style.

Additional spectator tickets are $10. 

For more information or to join the MWHDA, see https://mwhighlanddance.com/membership-support