IDO RULES AND REGULATIONS

AGE DIVISIONS
The following age divisions will be used in all IDO Events:
• Children, 11& Under
• Juniors, 12 – 15
• Adults (1), 16 & Over
• Adults (2), 36-49 (Exception: Street Dance 30 & Over)
• Seniors, 60 & Over

The dancer's age is determined by the year of birth as it falls within the calendar year of the competition. In the case of duos or couples, the eldest partner governs the age division. A partner no more than two years younger than the lower age limit, may dance in an older division and the age span cannot exceed three years. Example: One dancer is 10 and one is 13, they may dance in the junior division but if the younger is only 9 they may not. In the case of groups and formations, all dancers must fall within the age division and no one must be younger or older than the specified ages.

As long as a Junior World is the reigning Junior World Champion and at the same time is too old to be able to defend his or her Junior title next year, he or she will have the right to participate as a "wild card," in the adult category, in that discipline. The same will be true for the Children's division.
     
CATEGORIES OF IDO EVENTS
• Solo - Male and/or Female (if divided, it must be specified in the title of the event)
• Duo - Two Females or two Males or Male and Female
• Trio - New for 2006 .........Duo/Trios are being added to some World Championships
• Couple - Male and Female
• Small Group - 4 – 7 Dancers
• Formation - 8 – 24 Dancers
• Production - 25 or more dancers


TIME LIMITS OF IDO EVENTS (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Showdance,Modern)
Solo – 1:45-2:15 minutes
Duet / Trio – 1:45-2:15
Group – 2:30-3:00 min.
Formations (Large Groups) 2:30-4:00 minutes
Production - 5 minutes – 13 minutes, (plus 5 minute set-up time)


ETHICAL BEHAVIOR
• Competitors will always act in a dignified manner with good sportsman-like behavior.
• Competitors will treat other competitors in the same manner as they would like to be treated.
• All competitors must understand that they must not only be good winners, but good losers as well.
• Acts of violence and intimidation against organizers, adjudicators and competitors will not be tolerated, on or off the premises, during the entire event.

CONDUCT BACKSTAGE, ON OR AROUND THE STAGE

  1. Competitors must be punctual and well-behaved while backstage
  2. Competitors must be friendly with their fellow competitors and never be a distraction to a fellow competitors performance
  3. Competitors must be quiet and refrain from stretching or rehearsing while waiting their turn to compete.
  4. Competitors must do their best to keep the dressing rooms, toilets and backstage area clean and discard rubbish in proper receptacles.

CONDUCT WHILE OBSERVING IN THE AUDIENCE

  1. Competitors must treat other competitors and nations with respect and refrain from making unnecessary noise or unnecessary movement during a performance.
  2. Competitors and their fans should refrain from loud noises such as compressed air horns, which can be annoying to the judges, audience and the competitors. However, cheering for fellow competitors is encouraged, thereby creating a good atmosphere and encouraging fellow competitors.
  3. Competitors may be disqualified if they are responsible for throwing any object onto the stage or interfering with any competitor’s performance.

CONDUCT WHILE OFF OF THE COMPETITION PREMISES

  1. Competitors will always act in a dignified manner while attending any IDO event, both on the competition premises and while in a hotel, restaurant or other facility. Gross misbehavior from contestant or Parent could result in disqualification or Canadian Dancers from the competition.
  2. Any act of violence, aggression against fellow competitors or anyone else, may result in immediate disqualification and future suspension from any IDO competition.
  3. Any violations of the local law may also result in immediate disqualification and future suspension from any IDO competition.

BEING A GOOD SPORT AND DANCE AMBASSADOR
1. It is a competitor’s responsibility to always act in a friendly manner to their fellow competitors and be a good sportsman at all times. Everyone should work together to make each IDO event a very memorable event with all of the dancers getting along in a friendly manner.

GIVING THE AUDIENCE A POSITIVE IMAGE OF WHAT DANCE IS

  1. While performing dancers should be very aware that they are giving the proper image to the audience.
  2. Music: The music should always be age appropriate and the lyrics should not contain inappropriate words, especially in the Children’s and Junior categories.
  3. Theme and Choreography: The theme of the piece and choreography should be age appropriate and must not contain vulgar or suggestive movements that are not age appropriate.
  4. Costume: The dancer’s costume should also be age appropriate and not suggestive in nature. The costume must always be in good taste.
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