Midwest Dance Fest Wisconsin

Join us on January 22nd, 2022 at Hartford Union High School

for the 19th annual MWDF!

Midwest Dance Fest Wisconsin

Join us on January 22nd, 2022 at Hartford Union High School

for the 19th annual MWDF!

Welcome

Midwest Dance Fest is a celebration of dance for Scholastic, Studio, and All-Star programs. We are proud to provide a professional judging staff to offer valuable feedback for your team or individual goals!

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General Schedule

Doors open at 7:30 a.m. January 22, 2022

8:10 start time for Solo/Duet/Small Group Session

12:10 start time for Team Session

Awards will follow each session

Performance Order

Schedule Posted 1.20.2022 6:47 p.m

MWDF Schedule- PDF

Parent information

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Spectator Ticketing

Ticket sales will be CASH only at the door the day of the event.

Adult Admission: $10

Child (ages 5-12) Admission: $5

Ages 4 and under are FREE

At this time, there are no specific restrictions on number of spectators per athlete. Masks are encouraged but will be left to the discretion of all event attendees, athletes, coaches and staff. If you are not feeling well please stay home for the safety of the athletes, coaches and spectators in attendance.

Concessions

A variety of concessions and smoothies will be available throughout the event.

No carry ins allowed.

Waivers

Parents will receive an email link once team registration has been completed. If no email address was provided, you may print the waiver below and turn it in to your coach. Teams will have until January 15, 2022 to complete required event waiver.

Thank you for partnering with us as we navigate through COVID-19.

Waiver

Event Waiver

If you did not receive an electronic waiver please print the waiver below

and return to your coach or email it directly to midwestdancefestwi@gmail.com

MWDF Event Waiver - PDF

Rules

Coaches and team members must understand and abide by all safety regulations. All National Federation Rules and /or USASF dance rules will apply. Consult the National Federation for Spirit Groups book or USASF.net for a complete listing and explanations. (Ask your athletic director or studio director if you haven’t seen one.) Some highlights that apply to dance are as follows:

1. No personal jewelry is allowed. If such religious or medical medals must be worn, they should be taped to the body under the uniform. This includes all piercings (belly button, tongue, ears, nose, eyebrows, etc.) If jewelry is part of the uniform, please see the event coordinator to confirm. USASF allows team jewelry.

2. No glitter is allowed per HUHS request. Your team may receive a deduction if this rule is violated.

3. All hair should be fastened with soft holders and cosmetic holders such as hair spray or mousse. Any hair devices that fall to the floor and are not immediately corrected may result in a penalty violation.

4. Fingernails should be cut to a length, so they are not visible above the fingertips when looking at the palm.

5. Acrylic or press-on nails are not appropriate.

Interruption of Performance

1. If in the opinion of the tournament officials, a team’s routine is interrupted of failure of tournament equipment, facilities, or other factors attributable to the tournament rather than the team, the team will be allowed to present its routine from the place in the routine where the interruption occurred or the entire routine. The tournament officials will determine the degree and effect of the interruption. In the event a team’s routine is interrupted because of failure of the team's own equipment, the team must either continue the routine or withdraw from the competition.

2. In any injury, tournament officials or coaches reserve the right to stop the routine. The team will be allowed to present its routine from the routine where the interruption occurred or the entire routine.

Dance General Rules

1. Each team will have a maximum of two minutes 30 seconds to demonstrate their style and expertise. Timing will begin with the first note of music and end with the last note of music or last movement. Entrances and exits will not be judged unless they are included in the overall time period.

2. There is no limitation on the number of team members. However, all participants must be official members of the team. “All-Star” and/or Rec Department teams are allowed to compete and should enter based on the UASAF age grid. Divisions will only be separated if numbers warrant.

3. All music must be provided via USB, 3.5mm TRS mini-jack, or an area for an AUX cord.

4. Safety is always our number one concern. The Midwest Dance Fest will follow and enforce all USASF Dance Rules and guidelines for All-Star Teams. NFHS Dance Rules and Guidelines apply for high school / school-sponsored teams. Warnings and/or deductions will be enforced based on these rules.

5. All music and choreography should be appropriate for family viewing.

Dance Solo / Ensemble Rules

1. Each ensemble and individual will have a maximum of one minute thirty seconds to present their routine.

2. All team performance rules (with the exception of the time limit) will apply.

3. Dance routines may be any style.

USASF Dance Rules & Guidelines

Music

Midwest Dance Fest is pleased to welcome back Steve Banik, owner and founder of STACKTRACE MUSIC LLC!

Judges

Amanda Casas

Amanda Casas grew up a competitive dancer, winning numerous titles, including representing the United States in Australia winning the international title of ‘Dancer of The World’ in 2006. She toured the world dancing on a cruise ship, won a national championship with collegiate dance team California State University Long Beach, background dancer for ‘Foreigner,’ featured on “So You Think You Can Dance,” and performed with the contemporary company “Atlantis Dance Theatre”. Amanda danced two seasons in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers and then continued to represent the NFL as an All-Star Cheerleader at the international games in London. Amanda graduated college from CSULB with a BA in Dance and Pilates Certification. She currently teaches conventions with Kids Artistic Revue and is an internationally recognized adjudicator and teacher in Australia, Japan, United Kingdom, and Mexico. Amanda is thrilled to judge USASF Dance Worlds for the fifth time!

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Results from 2021-2022 midwest dance fest

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Registration is closed - Check back for FUTURE EventS

REGISTRATION FOR MWDF 2022 IS CLOSED

Or visit : https://regchamp.com/mwdf

We are very excited to offer online registration and online payments!

To register your team(s) please fill out a Team Roster form AND a Team Registration form for EACH team.

Current Year Registration Fees:

Team Registration- $35.00 per dancer, unlimited team routines

Solo, Duet, or Trio - $35.00 per dancer per routine

ON TIME registration and payment is due December 31, 2021.

Registration will be accepted until January 7th, 2022 subject to a 10% late fee per athlete.

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Step 1:

Fill out the Team Roster form for EACH team in your organization.

Step 2:

Fill out the Team Registration form for EACH team in your organization. Once you have submitted a Team Roster form AND a Team Registration Form for EACH team in your organization, you will be given the option to pay via credit card or by check.

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Questions & Concerns

Contact us for any questions or concerns you may have. All emails are answered as soon as possible. Please allow 24-48 hrs to receive a reply.

Midwest Dance Fest Wisconsin

Hartford Union High School, 805 Cedar St, Hartford, Wisconsin 53027, United States

262-673-3154 midwestdancefestwi@gmail.com

Midwest Dance Fest Wisconsin

Midwest Dance Fest Wisconsin