Registration Fees
Fees are to be paid for both Regional and National competitions:
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Soloist | €35.00 |
| Duet | €20.00 per person |
| Group (3 to 15 persons) | €15.00 per person |
Membership in the C.N.D. is valid from 1 October of the current year to 30 September of the following year.
Competition Levels
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| Amateur | Student who takes 1 to 2 dance classes per week |
| Advanced | Student who takes 3 or more dance classes per week |
| Higher (EAT) | Student in time arrangements or training center / EAT or CRR-CRD-CNR - CNSM |
1. Categories
1.1 Classical
Imposed variations with obligation to respect the choreographies of the video support.
Solo Female - Demi-pointes
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| Préparatoire 1 | 8 to 10 years |
| Préparatoire 2 | 9 to 11 years |
| Elémentaire 1 | 11 to 13 years |
| Moyen 1 | 12 to 15 years |
| Supérieur 1 | 14 to 25 years |
Solo Female - Pointes
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| Elémentaire 2 | 11 to 13 years |
| Moyen 2 | 12 to 15 years |
| Supérieur 2 | 14 to 25 years |
| Excellence (Advanced level) | 15 to 25 years |
| EAT (Higher level) | 16 to 25 years |
Solo Male
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| Préparatoire 1 | 8 to 10 years |
| Préparatoire 2 | 9 to 11 years |
| Elémentaire | 11 to 13 years |
| Moyen | 12 to 15 years |
| Supérieur | 15 to 25 years |
| Excellence (Advanced level) | 15 to 25 years |
| EAT (Higher level) | 16 to 25 years |
Classical Duets - Free Variation
| Category | Age | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Préparatoire (demi-pointes) | 8 to 11 years | 1'00 to 1'30 |
| Category 1 | 11 to 14 years | 1'30 to 2'00 |
| Category 2 | 13 to 17 years | 1'30 to 2'30 |
| Category 3 | 15 to 25 years | 1'30 to 2'30 |
| Category EAT (Higher level) | 16 to 25 years | 1'30 to 2'30 |
« Pas de 2 » from repertoire (adage only, on pointes): Registrations exclusively in Advanced level from 15 years female and male - Category EAT Higher level 16 to 25 years.
Classical Groups - Free Variation
| Category | Age | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Préparatoire (demi-pointes) | 8 to 11 years | 1'30 to 2'00 |
| Category 1 | 11 to 14 years | 1'30 to 3'00 |
| Category 2 | 13 to 17 years | 1'30 to 3'00 |
| Category 3 | 15 to 25 years | 1'30 to 3'00 |
No EAT Category for groups. An EAT holder cannot dance in a group.
1.2 Jazz / Modern'Jazz, Contemporary, Character, Hip-Hop, Taps
Solos
| Category | Age | Duration | Style | Variation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Préparatoire 1J | 8 to 10 years | 1'00 | Jazz/Modern Jazz | Imposed |
| Préparatoire 2J | 9 to 11 years | 1'00 | Jazz/Modern Jazz | Imposed |
| Préparatoire 1C | 8 to 10 years | 1'00 | Contemporary | Imposed |
| Préparatoire 2C | 9 to 11 years | 1'00 | Contemporary | Imposed |
| Préparatoire HH | 8 to 10 years | 1'00 | Hip-Hop | Imposed |
| Préparatoire | 8 to 10 years | 1'00 | Character / World Dances / Taps | Free |
| Category 1 | 11 to 13 years | 1'00 to 1'15 | Jazz / Contemporary / Hip-Hop | Imposed |
| Category 1 | 11 to 13 years | 1'00 to 1'15 | Character / World Dances / Taps | Free |
| Category 2 | 12 to 15 years | 1'15 to 1'30 | Jazz / Contemporary | Imposed |
| Category 2 | 12 to 15 years | 1'15 to 1'30 | Character / World Dances / Taps / Hip-Hop | Free |
| Category 3 | 15 to 17 years | 1'30 to 1'45 | All Styles | Free |
| Category 4 | 16 to 25 years | 1'30 to 2'00 | All Styles | Free |
| Category EAT | 16 to 25 years | 1'30 to 2'00 | All Styles | Free |
Duets - Free Variation
| Category | Age | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Préparatoire | 8 to 11 years | 1'00 to 1'30 |
| Category 1 | 11 to 14 years | 1'30 to 2'00 |
| Category 2 | 13 to 17 years | 1'30 to 2'30 |
| Category 3 | 15 to 25 years | 1'30 to 2'30 |
| Category EAT (Higher level) | 16 to 25 years | 1'30 to 2'30 |
Groups - Free Variation
| Category | Age | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Préparatoire | 8 to 11 years | 1'30 to 2'00 |
| Category 1 | 11 to 14 years | 1'30 to 3'00 |
| Category 2 | 13 to 17 years | 1'30 to 3'00 |
| Category 3 | 15 to 25 years | 1'30 to 3'00 |
No EAT Category for groups. An EAT or trainee EAT cannot dance in a group.
1.3 Nota Bene
- An increase in difficulties of proposed variations (not modifying the choreography) is tolerated but without obligation, and only for candidates enrolled in Advanced or Higher level (example: 2 turns for 1 turn, entrechats instead of single jumps).
- Be careful: if no increase in difficulty at the regional level and obtaining a first prize, do not increase the difficulty at the national level.
- For « Pas de deux » of REPERTOIRE, registration can be done in Advanced or Higher level, only with choreographies from the public domain. It is forbidden to mix several versions.
2. Membership Conditions
- Membership in the C.N.D. is mandatory for the teacher and students.
- Registration for the competition must be made in the candidate's region. The membership address is that of the dance school; for free candidates, that of their domicile.
- Derogations for transfer to a region other than that of affiliation are not allowed, whatever the reason.
It is mandatory to provide: proof of identity (national ID card front page or family booklet on the child's page) + minor or major certificate duly completed and signed + recent identity photo for teachers and students.
3. Competition Registration
- The age of candidates is defined on 1st January of the year of the competition.
- Candidates must be at least 8 years old and maximum 25 years old on January 1st of the competition year.
- No age derogation will be accepted.
- The concept of average age within a group does not exist. Each student must be the correct age for the category.
- Registration implies unconditional acceptance of these rules, under penalty of exclusion without refund.
National Competition Selection
- Candidates who obtained a 1st prize with access to the national competition during the regional competition are selected.
- Amateur candidates who scored 17 or more will be automatically registered at the advanced level for nationals.
- Candidates who obtained a 1st prize at nationals must register the following year in advanced level (same category) or amateur in the next category if age allows.
- Candidates presenting a choreography by a renowned choreographer must register at least in advanced level.
- Teachers (with or without D.E., paid or volunteer) may not participate as candidates.
- Within a group, amateur and advanced candidates may be mixed. The group must be registered in the majority-represented level.
4. Variations
- A candidate is entitled to only two physical appearances on stage at the national competition.
- In all individual categories, a candidate is entitled to only one passage in the same style (for nationals and European).
- A group can consist of 3 to 15 students (musicians and helpers backstage or on stage included).
- At nationals, the participants of duets and groups must be strictly the same as in the regional competition.
- An individual free variation choreography cannot be presented more than three times by the same school.
5. Free Candidates
Candidates who do not take classes at a school can present themselves as "free candidates":
- Classical: from Supérieur category in individuals, and from Category 3 in duets and groups.
- Other disciplines: from Category 3 in individuals, duets, and groups.
6. Disqualification & Loss of Points
Reasons for Disqualification
- Failure to comply with the rules
- Exceeding the duration of variations
- Exceeding allowed number of candidates in a group
- Modification of the group between regional and national without valid proof
- Candidate(s) caught using doping or alcohol
- Disrespect towards members of the Jury, observers, supervisors, dancers, teachers, or organizers
Reasons for Loss of Points
- Failure to respect the imposed variation
- Non-compliant clothing (see dress code)
- Deliberately registering in Amateur level when Advanced or Higher is appropriate
- Poor quality music recording or editing
7. Mandatory Dress Code
Classical Imposed Variations
Girls: Light or bright colored leotard (see colors on video media), optionally with short skirt (empire style voile skirt not allowed). Clear tights. Hairstyle: bun with discreet accessories, no jewel.
Prohibited colors: black, navy, dark brown, dark gray, etc.
Boys: Gray or white tights, t-shirt. Black tights forbidden. Mandatory sheath wearing from Elémentaire category.
Repertoire: Mandatory costume.
Jazz / Modern'Jazz and Contemporary Imposed Variations
Black shorty + bright or light colored top close to the body. Combi-short or leotard in bright/light color or dance bra. Dark colors prohibited.
Hairstyle: high ponytail. Loose hair forbidden.
- Jazz: boots and pedals authorized
- Contemporary: barefoot mandatory
Candidates must present themselves on stage dressed in the required outfit at the awards ceremony.
8. Costumes & Accessories
- Costumes and accessories are accepted for all styles except imposed variations.
- Installation time of accessories is counted in the duration of the variation.
- Decorations are not accepted.
Prohibited: bulky accessories, toxic products, talc, glitter, powder, body paint, smoke, dry ice. Violation results in disqualification.
11. Scoring & Ranking
| Score | Regional Prize | National Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 18 to 20 | 1st Prize with Congratulations from the jury + access to nationals at advanced level | 1st Prize with Congratulations + access to European competition |
| 17 | 1st Prize unanimously + access to nationals at advanced level | 1st Prize unanimously + access to European competition |
| 16 | 1st Prize + access to nationals | 1st Prize |
| 15 | 1st Regional Prize | 2nd Prize |
| 14 | 2nd Prize | 2nd Prize |
| 12 & 13 | 3rd Prize | 3rd Prize |
| ≤ 11 | Participation | Participation |
This scale applies to Amateur, Advanced, and Higher Level candidates.
The sovereign Jury retains full freedom to reclassify a candidate in another discipline or level without appeal (in agreement with the Observer at regional competitions). No reclassification at national competition.