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Rules & regulations

The full ruleset governing GTB competitions. Studios accept these rules when submitting entries.

Official documents

Read the full rules and terms on gtbdance.com.

Rules & RegulationsTerms & Conditions

Age divisions

Mini 0–6 · Petite 7–8 · Pre Junior 9–10 · Junior 11–12 · Teen 13–14 · Senior 15+. Solo, duo and trio age is calculated as of the first day of the event. Group age uses the rule configured for the event (default: average age).

Entry types

General Solo (up to three per dancer), My First Solo, Beginner Solo, Champion Solo, Mr GTB Title Solo (male dancers only), Miss GTB Title Solo (female dancers only), Duo, Trio, Small Group, Large Group, Production.

Time limits

Solo, duo, trio: max 2 minutes 45 seconds. Group and production: max 4 minutes. Overtime routines may be blocked or charged an overtime fee at the event administrator's discretion.

Group minimums

Groups require a minimum of four dancers. The Group Package fee ($85) is charged once per dancer per event and covers unlimited group routines for that dancer.

Music

Upload MP3, M4A or WAV per routine before the music deadline. Late uploads may incur a late fee. Backup music is strongly recommended.

Refunds & transfers

Entry fees are non-refundable. Injury transfers or future credits may be requested with medical evidence and are subject to GTB approval.

Consents

Studios accept the media/performance consent, choreography ownership confirmation, music suitability confirmation and privacy policy at submission.