2026-2027 Line Dance Competition Application Form

When: October 17-18, 2026

Where: 19400 E 630th Rd Inola, OK 74036

WHAT CONTESTANTS NEED TO KNOW

Registration Fee of $200 to enter. Deadline is October 7, 2026.

Prizes:

1st Place	$2,000
2nd Place	$1200
3rd Place	$800

* Full prizes will be based on a minimum of 6 teams

Team Captain/Coach.
Dance team must designate someone to be the Team Captain or Team Coach. It’s his/her responsibility to read, understand & sign all the necessary forms for the team to be accepted into the dance competition. He/she will also serve as the team representative to check in/out every day of the competition.

Note: Age is not limited

Applications may be accepted via Jot Form.
Performance Requirements
- Must have a different dance style and song for each round of competition
  - Round one: A Hmong Song Line Music
  - Round Two: A Laos or Thai Song Line Dance
  - Prepare a third dance of your choice in case of a tie breaker (open to all cultural ideas but excludes Hip Hop and Breakdance)
- Must wear different outfits per round
  - No need for an extra outfit for the tie breaker round
- Performance must be no less than 3 minutes and no more than 6 minutes
Music Requirements
The Team Captain or Coach is responsible for submitting a MP3 soundtrack to okhmongny@gmail.com AND having a thumb drive with the music for onsite backup.

The New Year Committee’s sound technician will not adjust the speed of the music or make edits in the music. Please collect all music immediately after the competition daily. The committee is not responsible for any music or equipment left behind after the event.

Submission must be labeled with the following:
- Team Name
- Team Captain Name or coach
Judging & Scores
There will be a panel of judges who are well versed in all categories. The judges will evaluate each performance in the areas of technique, execution, choreography, musicality and overall appearance. All judges’ decisions & scores are final.

Note: If any team shall request to see their own score sheets, it will be available to view after announcing the top 3 teams. Only the Team Leader has the right to request to view their team scores at the end of the competition with the Program Coordinator(s): TBD

Note: Restricted props: confetti, baby powder, flour, powder, gel, weapons, anything harmful and difficult to clean up

Dance Team Name

Captain/Coach Name

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Alternative Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email

example@example.com

Registration Fee: $200 to enter. Deadline is October 7, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. CT

Late Registration Fee: $55

*** ONLY cashier’s check, money order, Zeffy or cash.

No personal checks.

To pay via Zeffy:

Here's the link:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-2027-oklahoma-hmong-new-year-performing-arts

***IMPORTANT***
Zeffy automatically adds an optional contribution to support their free platform. This contribution is NOT required and does not go to Oklahoma Hmong New Year.

To remove or reduce the additional fee:

Look for the contribution/support box on the payment page

Click the dropdown amount

Select “Other”

Enter $0 if you do not wish to contribute

Make cashier’s check or money order payable to:

“Hmong American Association of Oklahoma, Inc.” or “HMAAO”

MAIL TO:

HMAAO

c/o Line Dance Competition

P.O. Box 690633

Tulsa, OK 74146