RULES & REGULATIONS

'SYS' DETAILS & ENTRY INFORMATION 

Please read carefully before completing our 'STRUT YA STUFF' Entry Form: 

*'SYS' ENTRY FORM: To secure your spot in the ‘Strut Ya Stuff’ show, the first step is completing our entry form! IMPORTANT! For duet, trio, and group entries, kindly provide the full name, age, and T-shirt size of each team member.  

*ENTRY FEE: A $15 entry fee is required per performer.  Once your entry form is received and confirmed, the next step is submitting the $15 entry fee per performer. CLICK HERE for entry fee details. Please note that all entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

*PERFORMANCE TIME LIMITS: All 'Strut Ya Stuff' performances must be at least 3 minutes but no more than 3.5 minutes.   

*PHOTOS:  All performers must submit a photo for our "SYS" show program, which will be distributed to the audience. Kindly send us your photo once your performance spot is confirmed. Please note: For duet, trio, and group performers, only one group photo is needed. 

*SUBMIT YOUR PERFORMANCE MUSIC: Kindly send your performance music (MP3 or WAV only) to info.theresalavington@gmail.com. ALL performance music must be submitted with your entry form. Please DO NOT send any video links (YouTube, Vimeo, social media, etc.). You MUST use clean music!  Any profanity and/or inappropriate acts will be disqualified.  No exceptions!  

*FOR SINGERS AND RAPPERS ONLY: To ensure your voice stands out, please use an instrumental version of your track without lead vocals. We can’t wait to hear you sing! 

*PERFORMANCE ATTIRE: Any contestant inappropriately dressed will be disqualified, and your entry fee will not be refunded or transferred. This includes low fitting jeans, showing of belly rings or belly tattoos. This show is family oriented, and is rated E for everyone.

*PROPS: Props may be allowed with prior approval.

*REHEARSALS: There may be one or two rehearsals prior to the show date.  Time/location for rehearsal is TBA.  Rehearsal dates are subject to change at anytime.  

*PHOTOGRAPHS: All participants will be photographed. Photos or videos taken of you, your group, and your performance(s) at the audition(s), and/or at the talent contest can be used for any, and all promotional purposes (i.e.  ad promotional flyers, television, posters, commercials, websites, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.). 

 *RELEASE OF LIABILITY:  All participants are subject to liability risks. All participants performing in the "Strut Ya Stuff" Talent Contest for Kids audition and/or show in any capacity take certain incumbent risks. These include, but are not limited to sprains, pulled muscles and broken bones. Participation in this audition and/or show indicates the acceptance of such risks by performing.  Therefore, we, the undersigned, will not hold Theresa Lavington, Harlem YMCA, Northeast YMCA, and, other host facilities, dance schools, directors, hosts, or any affiliates responsible for injuries, or damages sustained while participating in any activity related to the entire audition, and show (i.e. school, library, dressing rooms, auditorium, classrooms, etc.) I attest that I am in completely sound physical condition.

 *CODE OF CONDUCT: All participants must conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen during the audition and/or talent contest. Failure to do so, will result in immediate disqualification.  The entry fee is non-refundable under this circumstance.

 *COMMUNICATION: We want to make sure every contestant is fully prepared for the big day! To help us stay on schedule, please ensure all requested materials (such as performance music, rehearsal confirmations, photos, etc) are submitted on time. Active communication is essential for participation. Please note that failure to submit these required items or respond to updates will result in disqualification. As a reminder, entry fees are non-refundable under these circumstances. Thank you so much for your teamwork and prompt communication!

 *CHANGES:  The "Strut Ya Stuff" Talent Contest for Kids reserves the right, when necessary, to cancel or change the show date and/or location. 

 *PRIVACY:  Any information we gather is strictly for our use, and is not shared with any other entity, public, or private for any reason.  We will not sell or give away any lists or other data that we may retain, and we do not purchase such information from other sources. 

 PLEASE NOTE:  We are not responsible for MUSIC, COSTUMES, PHONES or ANY PERSONAL BELONGINGS that are left behind at possible rehearsals or the show.