We strive to provide a platform for performers that is, fun and encouraging, easy to enter and enjoyable for everyone on the day. Whilst rules are never fun to read they are a necessity, that said we want to keep things simple and straightforward so everyone can have an entertaining day, and we respectfully ask that all entrants understand and follow the event rules.

1. Triple Turn Dance Experience is for amateur performers who undertake dance training as an extracurricular activity outside of their regular formal education.
2. All entrants and associated persons attending our events, do so at their own risk.
3. Triple Turn Dance Experience will provide a professional platform for performers to do what they love. We will uphold a supportive and encouraging environment where everyone feels welcome and respected. In return we kindly ask that everyone attending our events upholds this ethos and maintains dignity and respect for every performer at all times around the venue and side stage.
4. Entries to sections is to be done with the age of the performer as-at the 1st January in the year competing. In the case of Duos and Trios the oldest performer’s age should be used. Proof of Age of any competitor may be requested and must be produced at competitor’s expense. Prizes may be withheld until proof of age is produced if requested.
5. Entries must be made via Comps Online, and no entry shall be considered accepted until fully completed and payment made in full for all entry costs.
6. We reserve the right to close entries in full, certain sections  or age groups ahead of the advertised closing date, where the event or sections reach capacity.
7. All entries to an event are non-refundable without exception.
8. Entry to our event is done so on the understanding that the entered performances could be scheduled at any time on our event running dates. We cannot issue change of mind refunds.
9. If in unforeseen circumstances we need to cancel an entire event, then refunds will be given to all entrants less credit card and comps online transaction fees.
10. Incorrect section entries can be adjusted up until the draft program is distributed, by emailing us. Everybody is human and mistakes do happen, so if you think you have made an error on your entry then let us know as soon as possible once the draft is released and we’ll do everything we can to help you sort this out. ALL corrections must be made prior to the draft program cut-off date and final program being issued. Changes after final program is released is not possible.
11. We reserve the right to adjust event categories and sections after entries have been made, where this is deemed appropriate to the smooth running of the event, as well as combining, splitting or removing sections where it is felt appropriate based on the number of entries.
12. In unforeseen/extreme circumstances we reserve the right to change the event dates.
13. All music must be provided via Music Uploads (separate Music Upload fees apply). Music which is not uploaded before the music cut-off date will be treated that the entrant no-longer wishes to perform, and we reserve the right to remove the performer from the program.
14. It is the entrant’s responsibility to ensure backup music is available on the day in the form of USB or mobile device. Entrants must also ensure they have the necessary phone audio adapters to allow music to be played in backup circumstances.
15. The choice of music for a routine as well as its choreography must be appropriate for family viewing, as well as appropriate to the age of the performer. At the discretion of the adjudicator points may be deducted from a performers routine where this rule is deemed broken.
16. Triple Turn Dance Experience believes all Performers should wear stockings or tights when performing on stage, and whilst this is at the dancers discretion we would highly recommend it.
17. At no time shall a performer or anyone attending the event walk on to the stage other than for their performance time. No on stage rehearsing will be permitted at any time.
18. Adjudicator critiques will be in the form of electronic voice critiques. We will do all we can to upload these to your Music Uploads account as soon as possible after the event, but factors outside our control may mean there is a delay for this, such as Internet availability at some venues.
19. A performer may not enter an event, if they have at any time in the past 1 year before the event date, received private tuition of any kind from the adjudicator, except where attending one off group based workshops with the adjudicator.
20. We reserve the right to run early during our events should there be scratched routines or we are running early for any other reason.
21. Performers must arrive on the day of the event in plenty of time before the start time advertised on the program for the session/section they are performing in. We recommend arriving 1 hour before the section start time.
22. We make a commitment to treat everyone with respect and we kindly ask that all performers and spectators uphold a similar manner toward everyone, and in respect to performers on stage keep movement to a minimum around the venue. We provide a supportive environment for all and hope everyone would treat fellow performers with respect courtesy side stage and around the venue.
23. We respectfully request all performers and attendees of the event to maintain a clean environment in the dressing rooms where they setup, and ensure to clear away any rubbish before leaving.
24. No consumption of food or drink in the dressing rooms, other than water.
25. At no time on the day of the event, shall an entrant or anyone attending the event with the entrant, approach the adjudicator.
26. Should an entrant or other associated person wish to discuss anything about the event on the day, then this should be done via the welcome desk at the event, or ideally if possible via email afterwards.
27. No one other than the performer shall be allowed back or side stage, with the exception of guardians for a performer 8 years or under, or where a helper is needed to handle props for any age.
28. Props are the responsibility of the performer and/or their guardian at all times and we take no responsibility for loss or damage to a performer's props.
29. Depending on the venue it may not be possible to leave props back or side stage and the performer is responsible for arranging for props to be moved side stage when required. Our friendly team will always help performers if needed moving props on or off stage. Props should be able to be setup in a timely fashion so as not to affect the running of the event.
30. No inappropriate props are allowed at our events, including no flames, glass items, fresh fruit or food items, fresh flowers, glitter/confetti. This list is not exhaustive and is intended to provide an example and for common sense to be used. If in any doubt then please contact us in advance of the event to discuss.
31. No acrobatic or aerial fixed props are permitted at our events due to insurance conditions. This includes but is not limited to; Silks, Lyra Rings, Suspended Ropes, or any item that needs its own framing or fixing to the stage or racking.
32. To avoid disruption to the performers on stage and the adjudicator, we ask that tap shoes must not be worn around the venue, and ideally should be put on side stage.
33. We don't have any complex rules about scoring and we leave this to the discretion of the adjudicator at the event, in respect of all placings.
34. The adjudicators decision is final within the constraints of the rules, and shall not be open for discussion on the day of the event.
35. In following with Government Child Safety and Copyright Laws, there is to be absolutely NO personal filming or videography of any kind when there is a performer on the stage. Breaches of this rule may result in point deductions or disqualification for offending families, at the discretion of event staff.
36. NO photography or filming of any kind is permitted in the dressing rooms.
37. Official photographers and Videographers may be present at events, allowing entrants and families to purchase media. This is handled directly by the businesses supplying these services, and any issues with photos or videos should be directed to those businesses.
38. Only the adjudicator at the event will influence or have decision about a performer’s points or awards, as well as the outcome of placings within each section, and the adjudicator’s decision is final. The only exception to this is for non-section specific Special Awards which may be given by event organisers in conjunction with the adjudicator.
39. Awards will be given for places 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th in each section. In addition there will be special awards from the adjudicator for varying categories at the discretion of the organisers from event to event. Highly Commended awards will be at the sole discretion of the adjudicator and event organisers will not be aware when this may or may not happen.
40. Triple Turn Dance Experience takes Health and Safety extremely seriously, and whilst every effort will be made by organisers to provide a safe event, it is the full responsibility of the performer and everyone attending the event, to provide their own first aid. This involves ensuring you have your own travel/instant ice/heat packs or any other medication/first-aid supplies as required.
41. Upon entering the venue for our events you acknowledge and grant us access to use any video or photographic media we might take of any performer during the course of the event, for the sole use on our public website and/or Social Media accounts. Should an entrant or guardian have any issue with this then this must be made clear in person to the organisers on arrival at the day of the event.
42. Every performer and anyone else attending a Triple Turn Dance Experience event, does so at their own risk, and entry to the event or attendance on the day means you are bound to this and all other rules. Triple Turn Dance Experience takes no responsibility for injury/death or loss/damage of property. It is agreed by entering that performers, parents and guardians, or anyone else attending the event agree to hold harmless and indemnify Triple Turn Dance Experience, its owners, volunteers, staff and employees of the venue, for any loss or injury incurred whilst in attendance at an event.
43. In unforeseen circumstances we reserve the right to change the adjudicator for an event.
44. No smoking/consumption of alcohol is permitted inside any event venue at anytime.
45. These rules are subject to change and may do so at any time.
46. Upon choosing to make payment and enter our events, you thereby acknowledge and agree to abide by all the rules.