GENERAL RULES
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A professional photographer will be present & photographs may be ordered post event.
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Props will be allowed if carried on & off the stage by the contestant (no assistance allowed – except 13 & under who may have one person assisting)
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Dancer has 10 seconds to prepare on stage & ten seconds to exit the stage with all props
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No props are allowed which might litter the floor eg. Liquids, sprays, gels, glitter, confetti etc.
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Our Xpert Adjudicators decision is final and no discussion, verbal or other, will be entertained at the event
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Any dancer who fails to complete their entire performance/item for any reason eg Medical, nerves etc. will not be permitted to re-dance & will forfeit their item
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Special Requests for performance dates or times cannot be considered – dancers must be available to dance on all the days of the event.
ENTRIES
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Entries are done through our entry programme and are to be completed and submitted by Studio Head/Administration of registered studios only.
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Contestants and teachers understand that by entering a Dance X event they give their permission and consent to the directors of the competition to use their photographic images and/or videos, or any other electronic media for advertising, or any other commercial use, of Dance X events.
ENTRY FEES
REGIONALS 2026
Registration: TBC
Solo: R320pp per routine
Duos/Trios: R220pp per routine
Small Group: R200pp per routine
Dance Team: R150pp per routine
Hip Hop Crew: R150pp per routine
Production Line: R100pp per routine
Mega Crew: R100pp per routine
NATIONALS 2026
TBC
Our Xperienced Teachers - Please Note:
Teachers will receive FREE entry bands according to the number of pupils entered into Dance X
1 – 15 Dancers = 1 16 – 30 Dancers = 2 31 – 45 Dancers = 3 46 – 60 Dancers = 4
No entries will be accepted without full payment.
Entry fees are not refundable should a participant need to withdraw or cancel for any reason.
CLOSING DATE
Entries close 4 weeks before day 1 of each Dance X festival.
Late entries will incur a cost of R200 per item
SPECTATOR FEES
R110 per ticket per day purchased online by 23h00 the day before day 1 of the event
Free – 6 years & under per day online
2-Day Pass - R180 per person
Click here to purchase spectator tickets
R140 – per ticket per day at the door
Free – 6 years & under per day at the door
2-Day Pass - R240 per person at the door
DANCE STYLE XPLANATIONS
A routine deemed to be entered into the incorrect style will be moved to the correct style category and marked accordingly by the Xpert adjudicators.
Clothing/costumes must be age appropriate & suit the style & character of the dance.
For more information on each style click here
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ACRO & GYMNASTICS DANCE
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BALLET
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BALLROOM
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CONTEMPORARY
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FREESTYLE/ MEGADANCE/ ENERGY
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ETHNIC & FOLK
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HIP HOP & STREET STYLES
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JAZZ
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LATIN
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LYRICAL
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MUSICAL THEATRE (Dancers will be expected to mime on stage as microphones will not be provided for the singing element)
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OPEN
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PAX DE DEUX/ADAGE
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TAP (There is no guarantee on floor surface & sound for tapping & there are no tapping microphones)
LEVELS
Levels are entered at the Teacher’s discretion
Our Xpert Adjudicators have the discretion to move a dancer up or down to the correct level if deemed necessary based on the dancer’s performance on the day. Your results will automatically be moved to the correct section
Novice/First Timer - has never danced in a festival before – can only be danced once
Level 1 – A dancer who has participated in minimal festivals and competitions and has danced for 1-2 years
Level 2 – A dancer who has participated in several festivals and competitions and has danced for 3-4 years
Level 3 – A championship competitive dancer who has competed in multiple festivals and championship competitions
Person with Disabilities – Mobility, Intellectual, Visual or Hearing Impaired
AGE GROUPS
Age is determined on the day of the event
Tiny Tots (5 years & under)
Juvenile (6 & 7years)
Junior (8-13 years)
Senior (14 years and over)
Duo/Trio, Small Group, Team, Production & Crews – Enter average combined age on the day of event
CATEGORIES
Solo
Duos/Trios
Small Group (4 – 7 dancers)
Dance Team (8 – 21 dancers)
Hip Hop Crew (8 – 21 dancers)
Production Line (22 & more dancers) - Please also note stage size available at venue
Mega Crew (22 & more dancers) - Please also note stage size available at venue
MUSIC
Solo
Duo/Trio
Small Group
Dance Team
Hip Hop Crew
Production Line
Mega Crew
Length of music per item not to exceed stipulated times (strict cut-off policy will apply).
Music starts from first audio beat/sound
Music to be uploaded onto our Entry platform
Back up music to be taken to event on a USB drive / memory stick
Min 1:30 - Max 2:00
Min 1:30 - Max 2:30
Min 2:00 - Max 3:00
Min 2:00 - Max 4:00
Min 2:00 - Max 4:00
Min 3:00 - Max 6:00
Min 3:00 - Max 6:00
REGIONAL AWARDS
NOTE:
Prize giving for Dance X awards will be held after each session, as per the programme
Each dancer will receive an electronic report sheet from our Xpert panel of adjudicators, medal and an electronic certificate of achievement - according to the following results:
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Bronze = 60 - 64%
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Bronze X = 65-69%
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Silver = 70 -74%
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Silver X = 75-79%
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Gold = 80 – 84%
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Gold X = 85 - 89%
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Xquisite Gold = 90-100%
Xtraordinary Dancers (Xpert Awards)
Solo dancers with that Xtra special something that our panel of Xperts notice will win a Golden X Voucher to the value of R250 for any Dance X South Africa 2026 event
Xcelling Dancers (Genre Awards)
Solo dancers achieving the highest marks in each genre from our panel of Xperts will receive a Dance Xcell Award.
TINY TOT SOLO
The highest Solo Tiny Tot results in each genre according to our panel of Xperts will receive a Dance Xcell Award
JUVENILE SOLO
The highest Solo Juvenile results in each genre according to our panel of Xperts will receive a Dance Xcell Award
JUNIOR SOLO
The highest Level 2 or 3 Junior results in each genre according to our panel of Xperts will receive a Dance Xcell Award.
Junior Level 1 will be eligible if there are no contenders in Levels 2 or 3
SENIOR SOLO
The highest Level 2 or 3 Senior results in each genre according to our panel of Xperts will receive a Dance Xcell Award.
(Dancers will be eligible to win this award if in Level 3. Senior Level 2 will be eligible for the award if there are no contenders in Level 3. Senior Level 1 will be eligible if there are no contenders in Levels 2 or 3.)
Xceptional Dancers (Overall Awards)
SOLO AWARDS
TINY TOT & JUVENILE SOLO
The highest Solo Tiny Tot & Juvenile boy & girl’s results over all the genres according to our panel of Xperts will receive a solo Golden X Ticket to any one of the 2026 Dance X events & a Dance Xceptional award
JUNIOR SOLO
The highest Level 2 or 3 Junior boy & girl’s results over all the genres according to our panel of Xperts will receive a solo Golden X Ticket to any one of the 2026 Dance X events & a Dance Xceptional award.
Junior Level 1 will be eligible if there are no contenders in Levels 2 or 3
SENIOR SOLO
The highest Solo Senior male & female’s results over all the genres according to our panel of Xperts will be eligible for a cash prize and a Dance Xceptional award
(Dancers will be eligible to win cash prizes if in Level 3. Senior Level 2 will be eligible for the award if there are no contenders in Level 3. Senior Level 1 will be eligible if there are no contenders in Levels 2 or 3.)
CASH PRIZES:
Best Senior Male R400
Best Senior Female R400
DUO/TRIO, SMALL GROUP, HIP HOP CREWS/MEGA CREWS, TEAMS/PRODUCTIONS AWARDS
TINY TOTS & JUVENILES (combined age groups)
The highest scoring Tiny Tot & Juvenile results over all the genres according to our panel of Xperts will receive a Dance Xceptional award plus an online certificate
NOTE: Tiny Tots & Juveniles are grouped together for these awards
JUNIOR
The highest scoring Level 2 or 3 Junior results overall from our panel of Xperts will receive a Dance Xceptional award plus an online certificate
Junior Level 1 will be eligible if there are no contenders in Levels 2 or 3
SENIOR
The highest Level 2 or 3 results overall from our panel of Xperts will receive a Dance Xceptional award & a cash prize plus an online certificate.
NOTE: Cash prizes are restricted to Senior Levels 2 & 3 only.
CASH PRIZES:
Best Senior Duo/Trio R700
Best Senior Small Group R1000
Best Senior Team/Production Line R1700
Best Senior Crew/Mega Crew R1700
Choreography Award (Amateurs Only)
For routines choreographed 100% by the amateur dancer/dancers.
The amateur choreography award goes to the overall best results from our panel of Xperts in own choreography over all genres, age groups and categories. Winner will receive one trophy plus an online certificate.
QUALIFYING FOR DANCE X SA's
Dancers/Routines that achieve 80% and above in any style, level, category and age group will qualify to dance the Dance X SA's in Bloemfontein in October.
Dancers who qualify will be able to purchase an exclusive SA Qualifier shirt
NATIONAL AWARDS
Dancers will compete against Dance X7 - X11 regional Gold medalists to determine the first, second and third place nationally.
Solo dancers will receive trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place plus electronic report sheet and online certificate
Duo/Trios will receive one trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place plus electronic report sheet and online certificate
Small Group/Teams/Crews/Productions will receive one trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place plus electronic report sheet and online certificate
Dancers not placing in the top 3 will receive electronic report sheets and online certificate
