World Dance Competition - OPEN

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Competing isn’t just about winning—it’s about growth, visibility, confidence, and transformation.

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Are you ready to make 2026 your year? The stage is set, the lights are dazzling, and the stakes have never been higher. The CrystalFire World Dance Competition is your moment to shine and take your place among the greats!

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Why Compete?

Showcase your artistry before a panel of esteemed judges.
Experience the thrill of performing on stage in a beautiful professional theater.
Step forward as a leader within the world dance community.
Claim a title that elevates your dance journey and legacy.

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August 13, 2026

CrystalFire World Dance & Wellness Conference, Tallahassee State College Fine Arts & Performing Center's Turner Auditorium, 444 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, USA. Spaces are limited, so register now!

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CATEGORY

- Pro World Dance (Solo)

- Rising Star World Dance (Solo)

- Professional Fusion (Solo)

- Rising Star Fusion (Solo)

- Troupes 2-10 Performers (All Forms)

- Women Over 55 (All Forms)

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RULES

- Music must be 3 minutes max for solos & 4 minutes maximum for groups/55 and over

- Drum solo 3 minutes maximum
- Must be culturally appropriate

- Must purchase at least a One Day Pass, 4 DAY PASS or be working as an officially sanctioned volunteer. 

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Judging

- Dance Technique

- Creativity/Uniqueness
- Costumes, Makeup, and Hair
- Musical Interpretation

- Entrance and Exits
- Use of the Stage
- Showmanship
- Choreography
- Soloists: Expression, Timing, Transitions
- Groups: As Above Plus Group Dynamic

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Regulations

1. All contestants must sign a release form before the competition. Failure to sign a release form will result in being disqualified.
2. Check in with staff the day of the competition and no later than two-hours before the competition begins.
3. Entries WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline of July 01, 2026 unless approved by the event producer.
4. No communication with the judges before the competition.
5. Contestants in this competition must be at least 18 years or older.
6. Send your MP3 or AAC to firestormproductionsinc@gmail.com when you sign up for the competition. Bring a back-up MP3 on a CD or thumb drive with only one song on it with your name and category printed on it, music is due on later than July 01, 2026.
7. All contestants must not exceed three minutes for solos, 4 minutes for duets/groups, and 2 minutes for drum solos drum solos for their complete performance and will be timed. Points will be subtracted for going over the time limit. Group Size: min 2 - max 10 participants in a group.
8. All dances will be performed on our main stage only, no dancing off stage.
9. Wear cover-ups over your costume when not performing.
10. Competition Participants, Guest Performers, Vendors, and Judges authorize Firestorm Productions Inc., officially sanctioned CrystalFire Photographers, and Embrace World Cultures, entities, associates, and/or heirs to use or sell any or all photos or video taken during the CrystalFire World Dance Competition, for educational, promotional, and professional purposes without compensation, releasing all rights to the material.
11. Any competitor winning any category of The CrystalFire World Dance Competition, agrees to use the title of that category correctly, for publicity and allows Firestorm Productions Inc and Embrace World Cultures to use images, videos and likeness without further compensation (Competition Name, Your Name, Year, Category).
12. All judges' scores are final. Written feedback may be given to contestants if requested.

13. Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Categories must have a minimum of two performances to be judged with prizes awarded.

VIDEO TAPING POLICY
1. Audience Videotaping is not allowed. Please speak to Firestorm Productions Inc.’s team to purchase a video of the competition.
2. Audience Photos are not allowed. Please speak with our sanctioned photographers to purchase photos of the competition.

PERFORMANCE INTERRUPTION
If the performance is interrupted by a failure on our part, performers may begin their routine again without penalty. If the performance is interrupted by the performer’s equipment, music, props, costume malfunctions, etc., the team may continue or withdraw from the competition.

DISQUALIFICATION
Teams showing inappropriate choreography/costuming/music/behavior, participants that were not registered, or running over allotted time will be disqualified.