Welcome to the 2024-2025 season! We are so excited to get events started and wanted to share some updates and news with you before the season truly gets under way. The National Conference was an inspirational experience and we've recapped some of the top moments below, including suggestions from the Dance Assembly that have been moved on to the proper channels within USASF. Remember, you can be a part of next year's Dance Assembly by attending the conference - the future of USASF will be shaped by YOU, the members. Read on to learn more about scoring, rules, Worlds and more, and be sure to join the NEW Facebook Group dedicated to USASF Dance. Here's to a great season!
MEMBER UPDATES
National Conference
This year's National Conference was a hit! From our Master Class day to the Dance Assembly, our dancers, coaches, and owners all walked away with some amazing experiences and takeaways to help them take on the new season. Check out the highlights below!
Oscar Hernandez, Jackie Consiglio, and Melissa McGhee joined us as Master Instructors the Thursday before the conference. Their insight and energy were so inspiring and the dancers were lit up by the experience.
Twenty-three Dance Worlds Athlete Ambassadors were invited to join us in Orlando in April! These dancers demonstrated leadership, strong work ethic, and comradery and will have the opportunity to shadow the social media team at The Dance Worlds and be recognized on the Worlds stage.
Carter Williams and Nicole Trigani taught movement and development classes JUST FOR DANCE coaches, owners, and dance athletes.
Dance Assembly
Each year at the National Conference all of the dance coaches, owners, and Event Producers are invited to discuss various aspects of USASF membership and how we can continue to grow and shape All Star Dance as we move forward together. Here are a few general items that were moved forward for discussion through the proper channels:
Owners want more dance-only events
Events are still not offering athletic trainers (or they leave before the event concludes); would like trainers available on solo days too
EPs not upholding guidelines; tiers not being upheld; might be reported but no follow-up
Marley warm-up over concrete is still happening
Quick change area needs to move closer to backstage for mini and tiny dancers
A request to expand performance time between routines (30 min) for youth and under due to safety reasons
House music during events is not appropriate
Reminder to EPs to offer the performance style when a team registers
Celebrate All Star
National All Star Cheer and Dance Day is September 21 and we’d love to know how you plan to celebrate. Visit the NASCDD Hub for inspiration, social media, graphics and more. And then share your day with us so we can share All Star Dance with the world! Let’s grow together!
We’re excited to announce USASF Dance has become a National Dance Coaches Association sponsoring member! Their conference in June was so inspiring and we’re excited to explore further what our partnership can look like. Click the button below to learn more about the organization.
We have a NEW USASF Dance Facebook Group! While this group won’t serve as our sole source of communication with you it will be a place for you to share ideas, ask questions, and catch up on the latest news JUST FOR ALL STAR DANCE!
The Dance Rules Course is now available online. Consider designating a specialist in your club to help you navigate the rules this season. The course and test are $75. Learn more by clicking the button below.
The Dance Worlds scoresheets are up online! The scoring webinar will be posted in mid-September so familiarize yourself with the scoresheets now and check back in for an in-depth look. And NEW THIS YEAR, we’ll be sharing Sanctioned Competitions that are electing to use The Dance Worlds score sheets at their events this season.
Updates have been made to the USASF Sanctioning Guidelines for the 2024-25 season. Included in those changes are requirements regarding the use of vinyl flooring in warm-ups and on stage. Please familiarize yourself with the Sanctioning Guidelines and let us know if you see anything out of compliance at your events this season.
Remember Event Producers are only required to follow these guidelines for USASF divisions (not solos, duets, and trios). For further information contact your Event Producer.
Lastly, we are continuing to work on a Sanctioned Violations Reporting form that owners and coaches can submit while onsite at an event. We will keep you posted on our progress.
Open Division Changes
During the competition season as well as at The Dance Worlds, Open routines will no longer be split into Small and Large (elite or premier). Also, Open Kick is no longer offered as a division option.
General Reminder
We are strongly encouraging cover-ups for your dancers at events beginning this season. At this time they are not required however, concerns have been passed forward regarding athlete safety. Please help us keep your dancers as safe as possible by asking them to wear cover-ups in between routines.
THE DANCE WORLDS
Topics discussed at The National Conference
Many items regarding The Dance Worlds were also discussed during the Dance Assembly at the National Conference. Coaches and Owners were encouraged to provide feedback and general thoughts about what might improve their experience at the event. Here’s a sneak peek at a few items that were shared. Keep in mind, these are not changes but are items that have moved forward through the proper channels.
More screens around the venue to display messaging
Crowd management in Veracruz B to help with overcrowding concerns
Provide an ‘open’ warmup time and location before the scheduled practice floor times since space is limited at the resort
Enhanced security measures
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