TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

IMPORTANT: By entering a Jump event you agree to follow all the terms and conditions outlined below. Jump reserves the right to make changes/amendments to the terms and conditions at any time. These changes will apply to all that have entered or are entering the events.

Jump staff have the right to overrule any of the terms and conditions at any time especially for but not limited to the safety of their community.

All competitors enter and compete at their own risk. Jump, it’s directors, staff and subcontractors accept no responsibility for any accidents, injuries or lost property to anyone competing or attending Jump events.

When entering a Jump event you agree to be included in the photography and videography that occurs at an event. This is by both external subcontractors and Jump staff. You also agree to give permission for Jump and external subcontractors to use this material for all future promotional use including but not limited to digital and hard copy promotional materials, social media, websites and flyers.

​

ENTRY GUIDELINES

• All competitors must create a MyCompHQ Portal to complete their entries. This is the only way to enter Jump events. This portal can be accessed via the Jump website.

• This is an amateur competition. No professional dancers are allowed to compete in any sections. A professional dancer is defined as someone who earns a majority of their income from teaching or performing dance, or has performed in/completed a professional dance contract.

• All competitors are to enter according to their age on the 1st of January 2025 including groups.

• The closing date for entries will change according to the event, however, the event will close early if sold out (by capacity numbers). Please note that WE WILL SELL OUT. In this case a waitlist may become available.

• It is prohibited for competitors to have been taught by the judge anytime during the 12 months prior to the commencement of Jump. This excludes independent programs and coaches as long as choreography has not been taught.

• Competitors must enter the name of the studio they attend. A competitor may enter a solo/duo/trio as independent if they are not associated with a studio.

• Jump reserves the right to combine/eliminate or amend any sections based on entries received. Additional dates may be added to the event if required.

• Jump has the right to change the age section/level division you compete in if they believe you have entered into the incorrect age section/level division.

• All competitors must purchase a compulsory competitor pass at the time of entry for each event. Only one competitor's pass per competitor is required, if the event has solos, duos, trios and groups you still only require one competitor's pass.

• There is no door charge for spectators, all our solo/duo/trio sessions are FREE ENTRY. There may be a small door charge for group sessions depending on the cost of the venue.

​

DANCE STYLE DEFINITIONS

Jazz: Jazz dance combines energy, rhythm, and versatility. Rooted in African-American culture, jazz incorporates isolations, syncopated rhythms, and dynamic movements, often featuring leaps, kicks, and turns with lots of flair and style.

​

Broadway Jazz/Musical Theatre: Broadway Jazz or Musical Theatre dance is all about storytelling, expression, and character. Dancers perform with bold, theatrical moves that enhance the drama of musical numbers, often influenced by classic Broadway shows and iconic choreographers.

​

Commercial Jazz: Commercial Jazz focuses on high-energy, polished routines seen in music videos, concerts, and pop culture performances. It blends jazz fundamentals with edgy, eye-catching moves and stage presence, suited for live and televised entertainment.

​

Classical Ballet: Classical Ballet is a highly technical and disciplined form of dance characterised by graceful, precise movements, flowing lines, and a focus on form. Rooted in tradition, it includes intricate footwork, pointe work, and emphasises balance and elegance. Must be executed in Ballet or Pointe shoes.

​

Neo-Classical: Neo-Classical ballet blends classical ballet technique with modern influences, offering more freedom in movement and expression. This style maintains ballet’s technical foundation while allowing dancers to explore creative, contemporary forms.

​

Tap: Tap dance combines rhythm and percussive footwork. Dancers use their feet to create rhythmic patterns, producing sound by tapping their feet on the floor in syncopated rhythms, often accompanied by music or acappella.

​

Song and Dance / Song and Tap: This style combines singing and dancing in one performance, highlighting a dancer's versatility. Often found in musical theatre, it involves singing combined with either traditional or tap dancing to tell a story and entertain.

​

Hip Hop: Hip Hop dance is a vibrant and street-inspired style that emerged from urban culture. It includes a variety of movements like breaking, popping, and locking, and emphasizes groove, individuality, and personal expression.

​

Contemporary: Contemporary dance fuses elements of ballet, jazz, and modern dance, focusing on organic, fluid movements that convey emotion. It encourages experimentation and often includes floor work, improvisation, and expressive choreography.

​

Lyrical: Lyrical dance combines ballet and jazz to convey the emotion of a song's lyrics through graceful, flowing movements. This style is expressive, emphasising the connection between movement and music for a heartfelt performance.

​

Acrobatics: Acrobatics combines dance with gymnastic elements, incorporating flips, tumbling, and balances. It requires flexibility, strength, and control, blending athletic feats with dance to create exciting, gravity-defying performances.

​

Own Choreography: In Own Choreography, dancers create their own routines to showcase their personal style and creativity. It allows dancers to express themselves and explore unique combinations of movement across any dance genre.

​

Open Style: This can be any style dance, can only be entered if it is a style we do not offer or if you have 2 dances in the same style and would like to compete with both.

 

​ENTRY FEES

Solos - $50 Per Act

Duos/Trios - $70 Per Act

Small Groups (4-10) - $55 Per Act

Large Groups (11+) - $65 Per Act

Championship Dancer - $55

Competitor Pass (Per Person) - $40

*All fees to be paid via MyCompHQ

 

COMPETITOR’S PASSES

Every Competitor needs to purchase a compulsory $40 competitors pass. This pass is 1x per competitor, per event.

For solo/duo/trio competitors this will automatically be added to your invoice once your entries are complete.

For groups, no competitor's pass will be added to your invoice at time of entry. We understand that changes occur regularly so 2 weeks before your event begins, Jump will follow up with you to confirm the total number of competitors you will have competing. Jump will provide you with a list of competitors that have already purchased a pass (if they are also competing in a solo/duo/trio at the same event they would have already paid for their competitor pass). You will then be required to complete registration and payment for the remaining competitors in your group.

 

INCLUDED IN YOUR HEAT COMPETITORS PASS FEE

• FREE entry for competitors - may be limited to audience capacity for group sections

• FREE entry for spectators – there will be no door charge

• Digital Draft Program

• Digital Final Program

• Friendly and supportive staff throughout booking process and at the event

• Professional Industry Judges providing valuable feedback

• Scoresheet

• Video/Audio Critique

• Trophies, custom made medals and poster cards

 

SOLOS

​

SOLO AGE GROUPS

All competitors are to be entered according to age on 1st of January 2025.

 

04 & Under - Jazz, Tap, Neo-Classical and Open Style only (Open level for this age group)

06 & Under - Jazz, Tap, Classical, Neo-Classical, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Song & Dance/Song & Tap and Open Style only (Open level for this age group)

08 & Under - All styles  (Star and All Star levels for this age group)

10 & Under - All styles  (Star and All Star levels for this age group)

12 & Under - All styles (Star and All Star levels for this age group)

14 & Under - All styles (Star and All Star levels for this age group)

16 & Under - All styles  (Star and All Star levels for this age group)

Open Age -  All Styles (Open level only for this age group)

Mature Age (25 Yrs and above) – Jazz, Tap and Open Style only (Open level for this age group)

​

RISING STAR SOLO (First Year of competing) - all solo age groups

For any soloist within their first year of competing in 2025. This section is for the competitor to gain experience and build confidence, therefore will be awarded a ‘Rising Star’ custom medal and critique only. No score or placing will be handed out in this section. 

Competitors can enter any style in this section. Competitors are allowed to enter their routine in both this section and the standard section.
eg if they enter the 10 & Under ‘Rising Star’ section with a Lyrical routine they can then also enter the 10 & Under Lyrical Star section.

Routine must be repeated in both sections. 

 

SOLO ENTRY LEVELS

​

STAR LEVEL (NOVICE/RESTRICTED) -

A competitor who has not placed in that genre/style previously at any Jump event in the last 3 years. (this is valid for time of entry, if placed after entering you can still perform in star section)

• If you are new to entering the style or have not placed in the last three years at a Jump event in that style you should enter Star level. 

• A new routine is not eligible for the Star section if you have placed with that style in a Jump section previously. 

• However if you are a competitor that generally places at other competitions and should be dancing in the Open sections please make sure to enter the All Star sections.

• We run purely on trusting the honesty of each competitor and will move your entry if we are notified you are in the wrong level. If at the event a competitor has performed in the incorrect level Jump staff will take appropriate measures on a case by case basis. 
   

ALL STAR LEVEL (OPEN) -

A competitor who has placed in that genre/style previously in any age group of any Jump event in the last 3 years.

• If you have placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in that style in the past 3 years at any Jump event, you should enter the All Star level.

• If it has exceeded 3 years since you last placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd in that Genre/style at any Jump event, you may move back to Star level.

*Please note* if there are 3 or less in a section, Star and All Star will be combined.

​

OPEN LEVEL - For sections that only offer one level including all competitors 

SUPER STAR LEVEL - ALL ABILITIES - these sections are specifically for competitors with special needs only.  Sections will include All Jazz styles, Lyrical and Open Style only.
 

SOLO GENRES

• Jazz

• Broadway Jazz

• Commercial Jazz

• Classical Ballet

• Neo Classical

• Tap

• Lyrical

• Contemporary

• Song & Dance / Song & Tap

• Hip Hop

• Acrobatics

• Own Choreography

• Open Style

​

SOLO COST - $50 PER ACT + Per person Competitor Pass

 

DUOS/TRIOS

​

DUO/TRIO ENTRIES

Competitors are to be entered according to age as of 1st of January 2025.
Each duo/trio is to be entered according to the age of the oldest member.

There is only Open Level of entry for duos and trios.

​

AGE GROUPS

• 6 & Under

• 8 & Under

• 10 & Under

• 12 & Under

• 14 & Under

• 16 & Under

• Open Age

• Mature Age (25 Yrs and above) – Open Style Only

​

DUO/TRIO GENRES

• All Jazz Styles

• Classical Ballet / Neo Classical

• Tap

• Lyrical

• Contemporary

• Hip Hop

• Own Choreography

• Open Style

​

DUO/TRIO COST - $70 PER ACT + Per Person competitor Pass

​

GROUPS 

​

GROUP ENTRIES

All competitors are to be entered according to age as of 1st of January 2025 and group entry is to be calculated by average age.

To work out average age please add all competitors ages and divide by the total number of competitors in your group. We round down from .5 eg If average age is 14.5 you will compete in the 14 and under age group if your average age is 14.6 you will compete in the 16 and under age group. Competitors are only permitted to compete down ONE AGE group below their age group. If your average for your group is 12 and you have a 15 year old in your group you must compete in the 14 and Under age group.

​

FOR GROUP ONLY EVENTS

Small groups can have 4 – 10 competitors
Large groups can have 11 and above competitors

​

AGE GROUPS

• 6 & Under

• 8 & Under

• 10 & Under

• 12 & Under

• 14 & Under

• 16 & Under

• Open Age

• Mature Age (25 Yrs and above) – Open Style Only

​

GENRES

• Jazz/Commercial Jazz

• Broadway Jazz/Musical Theatre

• Classical Ballet/ Neo-Classical

• Tap

• Lyrical

• Contemporary

• Song & Dance / Song & Tap

• Hip Hop

• Acrobatics

• Open Style

​​

Groups Entry Cost:

Small Groups (4-10 competitors) $55 + Per Person competitor pass

Large Groups (11+ competitors) $65 + Per Person competitor pass

​

​

GENERAL CHECK-IN

All competitors are required to check in at the registration desk BEFORE entering the change rooms or theatre.

Schools entered in the groups sections of the event will need to appoint one person to check in before their school can enter the change rooms. Each school can allocate up to 3 helpers (teachers or parents), these helpers are allowed in change rooms and backstage with groups. Please email this to the admin team before the event. Parents are not permitted in the change rooms or backstage for groups. Every staff member/ helper must hold the appropriate Working With Childrens Check equivalent for that state.

All competitors must have their birth certificate/copy of birth certificate ready to present for proof of age if requested. Failure to do so will result in the competitor not being able to compete or in the case of already having competed, they will be disqualified.

​

COMPETITION RULES

• All dance sections must contain 80% dance content (excluding Acro section). 

• Song & Dance/Tap should have 50% Song and 50% Dance. 

• There is to be no lyrics in the song component of Song and Dance/Tap sections. 

• Song & Tap and Tap sections, all competitors must wear tap shoes.

• No rehearsal is allowed on stage at any time during the challenge.

• If the event is running early, it will not run any earlier than 1 hour ahead of time. It is the competitor’s responsibility to be there ready to perform at least 1 hour before their allocated time. Please refer to the live schedule in your MyCompHQ Portal to stay up to date with performance times.

• Protests are to be made in person to the organisers within 30 minutes of the completion of the section. The organisers decision is final.

• It is prohibited to approach the judge. Any competitors, relatives or teachers who approach the judge before, during or after the event will result in disqualification of the competitor and will be asked to leave the event.

• No video or photography is permitted backstage or in the theatre/performance hall. Under government copyright, privacy and safety laws, all unauthorised recording of sound and image is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be requested to exit the venue and delete any illegally copied sound/vision. 

• When entering our event you give consent for Jump and any outside companies hired to take photos/video and use photos/video taken for promotional use including but not limited to social media.

• Areas of the theatre including auditorium, change rooms, bathrooms and foyers must be clean and tidy at all times. Where additional charges are imposed by venues on the organisers, the organisers will forward on charges for cleaning and damage to applicable schools or competitors.

• OH&S guidelines must always be adhered to.

• All Code of Conduct guidelines must always be adhered to.

• Competitors will appear in the order in which they are listed in the program. Competitors will be announced and if not present will have until the end of the section to report side stage.

• No requests for running order changes will be accepted.on the day of the event, this is to the organisers discretion 

• For the safety of all our competitors we recommend knee pads be worn when doing direct knee drops.

​

AWARDS

Awards will be presented on stage at allocated session awards as per program. Additional award sessions may be included on the day if the organisers feel necessary. Competitors can either stay in costume or their dance school uniform. They may not come on stage in casual clothing.

Competitors are to stay in costume for Championship Dancer awards.

Solo and duo/trio competitors must be present at the time of presentation to accept awards. In the case of not being able to attend, you must advise Jump staff that someone will be accepting the award on their behalf. No awards will be posted.

Groups are to have at least 3 representatives on stage to accept awards. Top Scoring and special awards will be awarded throughout the event.

SOLOS – 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place will receive a custom made Jump medal and a poster card, 4th Place and Shining Star will receive a poster card.

DUOS/TRIOS - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place will receive a custom made Jump medal and a poster card for each competitor, 4th Place and Shining Star will receive a poster card for each competitor.

GROUPS - 1st place will receive a trophy for the school and poster card for each group member, 2nd and 3rd Place will receive a custom made Jump medal for the school and poster card for each group member, 4th Place and Shining Star will receive a poster card for each group member

​Change awards to medals and poster cards

 

MUSIC

​

TIME LIMITS

Solo/Duos/Trios – Max 3 minutes with the exception of Song and Dance/Song and Tap 3.5 minutes

Groups - Max 5 minutes

Time limits must be strictly adhered to. Performances that run over the time limit will receive a 5 point deduction. Timing begins once a performance commences or the music starts whichever comes first.

​

UPLOADING YOUR MUSIC

Music is required to be uploaded through the competitors/schools MyCompHQ portal. You will be able to do this as soon as you have entered. You can make changes to your music through the portal up to 24 hours before the start of the event. You will NOT be able to upload music 24 hours before the event starts. Competitors are expected to bring their back up music on a USB or I Device. CD’s are not accepted.

Jump will not be held responsible for any infringement of copyright, royalty or privacy laws by individual performances or persons associated with the performance. It is the competitor’s responsibility to adhere to all copyright responsibilities.

All music and performance content must be age appropriate and for family friendly viewing. Any music within tap sections should have no Tap sound effects.

​

PROPS, CURTAINS, LIGHTING

All props used are the sole responsibility of the competitors and their teachers.

Props must be removed from the side of the stage at the end of the section and taken home that evening.

No fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, hay bales or glass will be permitted on stage. Nothing should be used that could cause damage to the stage or theatre or could cause hindrance for future performances. Any damage or mess caused may result in a cleaning/repair fee to be passed on to the competitor or school.

No special lighting effects are used for any section. There will be no black outs or curtains in between acts.

​
 

 THEATRE / PERFORMANCE SPACE

No food or drink is to be permitted in the theatre auditorium.

No smoking is permitted anywhere in the building and if on school grounds no smoking is permitted on the grounds.

The organisers of Jump expect the behaviour of both the audience and competitors to be friendly, supportive and encouraging, to all competitors.

All venue rules should be adhered to at all times by all competitors and audience members.

 

SPECIAL SECTIONS AND AWARDS

​

IMPROVISATION

Group Improvisation sections: Anyone competing at the event is welcome to join in on any improvisation section they wish to. It is free to sign up and they will need to collect an improv number from the Jump staff side stage.

All competitors competing in the improvisation section will have a number on the front of their dance attire and perform on stage at the same time, an elimination process will take place and 3 competitors will be selected to dance in a second round which will be used to determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd placing.

Competitors can wear costumes, dance attire or dance uniforms. Competitors must be neat and tidy.

It is at the staff’s discretion to split the section if numbers are above 30.

 

SOLO CHAMPIONSHIP DANCER

There will be four sections available for championship dancer

Petite Championship – 4 & Under and 6 & Under (Star & All Star combined)
Junior Championship – 8 & Under and 10 & Under (Star & All Star combined)
Intermediate Championship – 12 & Under and 14 & Under (Star & All Star combined)
Senior Championship – 16 & under and Open Age (Star & All Star combined)
*Sections may be eliminated or combined if required.

​

We believe that you should earn your place to compete for this title, therefore, to qualify for Championship Dancer you must place 1st, 2nd or 3rd in any solo section throughout the competition as well as score 85 or above. If you choose to enter you must register at the registration desk no later than 10 minutes before Championship sections are scheduled to begin with a $55 entry fee payment. All competitors are to enter Championship Dancer in the age group competed in at the event.

Each competitor may only compete ONCE in the Championship Dancer section. If a competitor qualifies for more than one routine they must choose only one. They must repeat the routine that they qualified with.

Winners will receive the title of JUMP CHAMPIONSHIP DANCER for their Heat, a trophy and a sash.

Championship Dancer sections will be performed as scheduled in the program.
You can only enter Championship Dancer at Nationals if you have competed in a Championship Dancer section at a qualifying Heat.

The Jump Nationals event will have a Championship Dancer section for every age group.

​

TOP 5 HIGHEST SCORING SOLOIST AWARD 

Top 5 highest scoring soloists are announced once everyone in the age group has competed. If more than one competitor has the top score, their second highest score is then considered and so forth. In the event that a competitor does not have a second score or further they will go below the competitor who does have a second score. The top 5 ranking soloists will be determined in this way.

​

JUDGE’S AWARDS

This award is given out to soloists who show a great understanding and commitment to their styles of dance and overall are outstanding to the judge. These awards are only given by the judge. You can only enter the Judge's Award section at Nationals if you have been awarded a Judges’ Award at a qualifying Heat.

All awards are at the Judge’s discretion and the Judge's decision is final.

​

HIGHEST SCORING GROUP AND SPECIAL AWARDS

Highest Scoring group will be awarded at each Heat where groups are performing. This will be awarded once all groups have competed.

Special awards will be announced throughout the event and at the Judge’s discretion.

​

QUALIFYING FOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

All events from January 2025 to November 2025 can qualify for the Season 3 National Championships held from Xth – Xth December 2025 in Queensland. 

After the completion of every heats event there will be an allocated number of acts on sale exclusive for competitors from that heat. Further information will be communicated after the event.

To qualify for National Championships you must receive a score of 80 and above at any qualifying Heat. You must qualify for each style individually. You can then perform the same or new routine at Nationals however it must be in the style you have qualified for. For groups it must also be in the age group you have qualified for. 

SOLOS – can enter up to 3 additional routines

DUOS/TRIOS – can enter up to 3 additional routines

GROUPS – As long as an age group has qualified with 2 routines you can enter an unlimited amount of routines for that age group

To qualify for Championship Dancer you must have competed in a Solo Championship Dancer section at any qualifying heat. Any style can be performed, you can repeat a routine from a standard section however it cannot be the same routine as performed in the Judges Award Championship section. You must also compete in at least 2 standard solo sections.

​

To qualify for the Judges Award Championship you must have won a Judges Award at any qualifying heat. Any style can be performed, you can repeat a routine from a standard section however it cannot be the same routine as performed in the Championship Dancer section. You must also compete in at least 2 standard solo sections

*Pricing For Jump Nationals TBC

​

POLICIES

ONLINE EVENTS

• All online events will follow the any above rules that are relevant.

• Both professional on stage and home videos may be used. Videos can be from the previous year and the current year of the event. Videos must be one take and no cut or editing is allowed.

• All acts will receive a voice critique which will be delivered to your MyCompHQ portal.

​

REFUND POLICY

All events are non-refundable. Once you have made payment, refunds are not permitted. If full payment of entries is not received by the event payment deadline, entries will be removed and no refunds of payments made will be given.

​

TRANSFER DUE TO INJURY POLICY

If you are unable to attend an event due to an injury you must contact Jump at least 2 weeks before the start of the event. Jump will request documentation of proof of injury and will then assess if you are eligible for a transfer to another event within that year.

If a transfer is not possible a credit note may be considered. A credit note is only issued if Jump is able to fill your entries from a waitlist. If there is no waitlist or entries are not able to be filled, a 50% credit note will be given, the credit card surcharge is not refundable (as it is paid to an external provider).

Transfers and credit notes will only be considered for those experiencing serious injury or health concerns. If a competitor is sick on the day of the event, they will not be eligible for a transfer or credit note. Any cancellations within 2 weeks of the event starting will not be considered for a transfer or credit note.

Each individual situation will be assessed on a case by case basis, Jump has the final say. Credit notes will only be valid for 12 months.

​

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY

If an event is cancelled due to the impact of Covid-19 or any other uncontrollable circumstances the event may become an online event. This is at the discretion of the Jump administration team. Competitors will need to submit a video of their routine as per the online event guidelines. It is the competitor’s responsibility to have a recorded video of their routine ready in the case that this happens. Prizes for online events will be medals and certificates and will be posted to the competitor after the event. Further details will be communicated to the entrants by Jump should this occur.

If an event is cancelled due to a low number of entries, competitors will be contacted by Jump and given options to transfer to another event or be fully refunded. The credit card surcharge is not refundable (as it is paid to an external provider).

​

COVID-19

If you are unable to attend an event due to having Covid-19 you need to contact Jump at least 24 hours before the start of the event to discuss if you are eligible for a transfer or credit note. You must provide Jump with documentation of a Positive PCR Test officiated by the relevant government. A positive Rapid Antigen test WILL NOT be accepted. Each individual situation will be assessed, Jump has the final say. Deciding not to attend the event due to outbreaks of Covid or due to being a close contact are not valid reasons to apply for a transfer or credit note.
 

Wellbeing Policy

Jump Dance Challenge ("Jump") is dedicated to fostering a positive, healthy, and supportive environment for all individuals involved in our events. We understand that the well-being of participants, staff, volunteers, and spectators is essential to achieving a thriving, inclusive, and enjoyable experience.
To read Jumps wellbeing policy further - click here
 

Child Safety Policy

Jump Dance Challenge ("Jump") is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all children and young people participating in our events. We recognise our responsibility to uphold the highest standards of child safety and to comply with the Child and young persons (Care and protection) act 1999.
To read Jumps child safety policy further - click here

​