Music & Costumes

 

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Costume:

All performers must follow the attire guidelines below — both during performances and all official SOAR activities, including open stage time, improv & workshops.

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DISCLAIMER: Costume must provide full coverage not just while stationary but during full movement around and on the apparatus

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• Costumes must be age-appropriate and suitable for the performer's level.

• NO two-piece costumes allowed.

• NO exposed midriffs — tops must fully cover the torso at all times.

• Bottoms must provide full coverage, equivalent to a standard leotard at minimum is required.

• Unitards or biketards with tights are strongly recommended to protect from burns.

• NO jewelry that could harm apparatus such as: necklaces, bracelets, rings, watches, ankles, dangly earring

• Small stud earrings are allowed.

• Warm-up gear must follow the same rules as performance attire. No sports bras, crop tops, or exposed midriffs during while at SOAR event.

• Failure to follow SOAR’s Attire Policy — during performance or warm-ups — will result in 10 point deductions or lead to disqualification.

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Props:

·       No use of live props, such as animals or people during a routine. No dangerous or destructive props such as fire, water, knives, guns, swords, glitter, confetti, paint, etc.

·       Props may be used in all categories. When choosing a prop, ensure prop set and removal is under 30 seconds total.

       Props that are large and require more than 30 seconds set up/removal time will need to be included in the entry registration.

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Prohibited Characters:

All characters must be family-friendly, appropriate for all audiences and not demonic.

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Examples of prohibited characters:

• Dead People

• Zombies

• Witches

• Vampires

• Werewolf

• Devil / Devil's Bridge

• Possessed / Exorcism Characters

• Demons / Fallen Angel

• Demon Hunters

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We encourage our performers to be the light in a dark and fallen world!

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Music:

All music must be family-friendly and appropriate for all audiences.​

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Music Content That is NOT Allowed:

• Songs with sexually suggestive themes or any explicit content 

• Music containing curse words or crude language is not permitted (radio versions with curse words are not accepted, words like hell, damn and ass are not permitted)

• If inappropriate music is used, the entry may face a: 10 point deduction (or) disqualification, at the discretion of SOAR staff and judge

• Demonic music referencing the devil, witchcraft, evil spirits may receive a point deduction. We aim to create an atmosphere of LIGHT & LOVE, not darkness. 

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Please double-check your music selections — we want every performance to be inspiring, respectful, and welcoming to all ages!

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​​​​​​Time Limits:​

 

Competitive             3 Minute Maximum

Advance                  3.5 Minute Maximum

Elite & Pre-Pro        4 Minute Maximum

Extra time may be purchased for all entries at $1 per additional second. Please email us for more info.

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