HWCC Varsity Dance Competition Registration Form

Hello Coaches!

Thank you for your interest in the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (HWCC)'s first dance competition at the First Annual Wisconsin Asian Summer Festival. We are proud to be serving the Wisconsin Asian community, and we invite you to join us this June.

We’d like to introduce you to this year’s Dance Coordinator:
Hnubhli Yang

“Let’s continue to inspire positivity, unity, and true sportsmanship for years to come.”
— Hnubhli

Once registration closes and all teams have registered, Hnubhli will send a welcome package via email.

📌 Mandatory Coach Meeting:
A required Zoom meeting will be held - TBA.
Coaches and/or Assistant Coaches must attend.

Overview of Competition and Day

Competition Format
Round 1: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Break / Showcase: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Round 2: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Judging & Awards: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Rising Teams Showcase
During the 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM break, we are opening the stage to up-and-coming dance teams who may not be competing this year.

This is an opportunity for new or developing teams to:

Perform in front of a live audience
Gain stage experience
Be part of the festival
We encourage teams that are just getting started to take advantage of this opportunity.

Prizes (Per Division)
1st Place – $3,000
2nd Place – $2,000
3rd Place – $1,000

A minimum of 5 teams is required per division. Maximum of 12 teams per division.

Competition Guidelines
To ensure a fair and structured competition:

• If there are not enough teams in a division, categories may be combined
• Teams may choose to compete in the combined division or receive a full refund
• Prize amounts will not change under any circumstances
• All teams must perform two routines
• A minimum 3-hour break will be provided between performances for outfit changes and preparation

Registration is open and will remain open until capacity is reached. Once filled, a waitlist will be made available. 

Two routines are required. Hmong is the style for the first routine. The second routine is open, please select the style below:

By registering, I acknowledge and agree that:

• All participants, coaches, and team members will demonstrate respect, professionalism, and sportsmanship at all times.
• Any inappropriate behavior, including harassment, discrimination, or unsafe conduct, may result in disqualification without refund.
• Teams must follow all event rules, schedules, and directions from event staff and coordinators.

By signing below, I acknowledge and agree:

• Participation in this event involves physical activity and inherent risks, including but not limited to injury.
• I voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation.
• I release and hold harmless:
  • Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
  • HWCC Advancement Center, Inc.
  • Event staff, volunteers, coordinators (including Hnubhli Yang)
  • Venue partners and sponsors
    from any liability, claims, or damages arising from participation.
• I certify that all participants are physically able to perform and have no conditions that would prevent safe participation.

I understand that:

• A welcome package will be sent after registration closes
• Attendance at the mandatory TBD Zoom meeting is required
• Failure to attend may result in disqualification