About MDDT California
The 39th annual Miss Dance Drill Team California regional
competition & solo title pageant is open to all school teams,
private studios, and independent dance programs catering to
grades K-12. The highlights of the event consist of team
performances as well as the crowning of our MDDT
California regional solo title winners!
Please note: All “Miss”, “Mr.” & “Miss Teen” contestants
wishing to compete in the MDDTUSA National Pageant
must qualify by finishing in the Top (10) at MDDT California.
Location & Hotel Information
January 9th-11th, 2015
Hotel Irvine Jamboree Center
17900 Jamboree Rd. Irvine, CA 92614
ENTRY DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15, 2014
The bustling, upscale community of Irvine is located in
beautiful Orange County, mid-way between Los Angeles &
San Diego. Visiting teams & solo title contestants enjoy
proximity to fine dining, shopping, entertainment,
spectacular Southern California beaches, and local attractions
such as Disneyland & Knott’s Berry Farm. Hotel Irvine
Jamboree Center is easily accessible via major highways just
minutes from Orange County Airport. Hotel amenities
include complimentary airport shuttle to/from Orange
County Airport, business center, outdoor swimming pool,
jacuzzi, fitness center, concierge, and high-speed wireless
internet access. Save time by contacting the hotel directly to
book your rooms early, and to take advantage of the Miss
Dance Drill Team California team discount! Hotel Irvine
Jamboree Center - Tel: (888) 230-4452 / Fax: (949) 225-6769.
General Information
SOLOIST & TEAM ELIGIBILITY
All participants must be under 19 years of age and active
registered students/members of the school, recreation program,
dance studio or private organization they represent. Each team
Director must submit the official Miss Dance Drill Team California
entry form application or online registration form. Contestants are
to be a model citizen of their dance/drill program & community.
PERFORMANCE LINE-UP SCHEDULE
Contestants compete in a randomly assigned order at a designated
time. Competition staff reserves the right to make division/size
changes. Performance lineup & final instructions will be emailed
to the team Director by January 2nd, 2015. Schedule conflicts must
be resolved before January 5th, 2015. (No exceptions). Teams must
check-in at least (1) hour before their scheduled performance time.
COMPETITION & AWARDS ***NEW IN 2015***
Event begins on Friday, January 9th for solo title contestants only
(All Miss, Teen & Mr. contestants are required to attend a pageant
production number rehearsal later that day... See solo title info
page for details). On Saturday, January 10th, competition will
feature Best of California solos, duet/trios, officer routines, and
small team routines (followed by our NEW hip hop & jazz
workshop). Competition resumes on Sunday, January, 11th with
performances by medium, intermediate, and large teams
(followed by the Miss Dance Drill Team California pageant finals).
Trophies are presented to half the teams in each division.
Additional prize this year for solo title winners: Beach photoshoot
for Miss Dance Drill Team California and Mr. Dance California!!!
SCORESHEETS
Directors will receive all scoresheets for their team routines and
soloist performers at the conclusion of the night pageant awards
ceremony when they sign out with competition staff.
ENTRY FEES
Solo Title Contestants - “Miss”!
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Solo Title Contestants - “Miss Teen” & “Mr.”!!
Best of California - Soloists!!
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Best of California - Duet/Trio!
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Mini Open/Officer!
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Small & Medium Team Routines! !
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Intermediate & Large Team Routines!
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Special Class Routines (i.e. Novelty, Pom, Prop, etc)!
Master Class Workshop (Early Registration)! !
Master Class Workshop (Door Price)!
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$135
$100
$ 75
$ 80
$ 85
$100
$125
$100
$ 35
$ 40
Please make checks payable to: Miss Dance Drill Team USA
School/Booster check or certified funds only - No personal
checks! All fees are non-refundable.
GENERAL ADMISSION (for non-performers)
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Both Days!
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$ 10
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VIDEO RECORDING & PHOTOGRAPHY
Still photography is allowed, but video recording of any kind
is forbidden from the contest area (even if filming your own
team or soloist). This strictly-enforced policy is intended to
protect the choreographic originality and integrity of each
routine. Please advise team members, spectators, and family
members regarding this rule... as your team or soloist may be
disqualified if caught filming (even with cell phone cameras).
DVD recordings of performances may be purchased on-site
from our official videographer (check, cash, credit card
accepted). DVD packages are shipped within 2-4 weeks.
ENTRY DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15, 2014
Rules & Regulations
JUDGING CRITERIA
All routines must demonstrate formation changes & specific
technique of category entered. Teams and soloists are judged on
routine construction, technical execution & showmanship. A
panel of highly-qualified judges will score each performance in
the above (3) areas. Scores are averaged out of a total possible
high score of 100 (Any penalties are deducted from the score
PRIOR to averaging). Judges’ decisions are accepted as FINAL.
TEAM SIZE GUIDELINES
Due to space limitations of the Pavilion and Ballroom
performance areas (40’ x 80’), team routines are limited to a
maximum of 23 dancers (See entry form for specific size division
limits). Due to the growth of MDDT California, we’re exploring
new venues to accommodate extra-large team routines next year!
TEAM DIVISION CATEGORY GUIDELINES
Jazz: Routine emphasis must be on jazz dance technique. Props
permitted but must not be the focal point of the routine.
Lyrical/Contemporary: Routine must be of a poetic style with soft,
flowing choreography & creative/dramatic movements. Much
more technical & controlled in nature than any other division. Hip Hop: Routine must demonstrate street dance styles: hip hop,
funk, freestyle, house, grooves, popping, locking, breakdancing,
etc (may include up to 3 gymnastic feats).
ROUTINE TIME LIMIT REQUIREMENTS
Teams have 30 seconds to enter/exit the floor. Timing and
judging begins with the first beat of the music and ends with the
last beat of the music. Team routines must be 2-3 minutes in
duration. All solo & duet/trio routines must be not less than 90
seconds and not more than 2 minutes in duration.
MUSIC SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All music must be recorded on a new, high quality CD with only
ONE SONG on each CD (Directors should bring a back-up CD/
ipod for emergencies). CD must be labeled & marked as follows:
School/Name
Division Category
Note: When burning music onto a CD, you MUST use blank
CD-R discs (NOT CD-RW). Please remember to “close the disc”.
COSTUMES & FOOTWEAR
Performance costumes must enhance the theme and/or style of
the routine. Costumes must be in good taste, appropriate for a
family audience, and approved by the team’s Director. With
regard to footwear, our preference is performers wear any style
of soft/rubber sole shoes; but half-soles/bare feet are permitted.
Military: Routine displays precision movements. Choreography
must demonstrate sharp angular arm sequences, a variety of
marching styles & contagion/level dynamics (kickline sequence is
allowed). Traditional military includes leading with the left foot.
GUIDELINES FOR USE OF PROPS AND/OR SETS
Props and sets may be used in a routine. All props/sets must be
rubber-tipped to prevent floor damage. If protective tips are not
used, the routine will be disqualified. Any damage to facilities or
performance floor caused by use of props and/or sets will result
in disqualification. Damages will be charged to the team’s school.
Kick: Majority of routine must emphasize defined and precise
kicks, with focus on technique, height, timing and unison.
PENALTIES & DISQUALIFICATION
Same routine/choreo in multiple categories = Disqualification
Pom/Song: Routine must focus on the use of pom-pons, featuring
innovative dance and precision movements.
Under/Over Time Limit = 2 point penalty (teams under/over
more than 30 seconds may be disqualified)
Novelty/Character: Routine emphasis must be on characterization
or be of a unique, thematic nature. Entrants must use clever
costumes and unusual or innovative moves to convey the
thematic character-driven choreography. Small sets are allowed.
Entrance/Exit Music = 2 point penalty (music other than
actual routine music and not within routine timing is not
allowed)
Prop: Routine emphasis must be on the use of a prop or variety of
props as the major focal point.
Co-Ed: Emphasis must be on male/female interaction. Co-Ed
Dance routines can draw from any style of dance. Co-Ed Hip Hop
routines must follow Hip Hop division requirements. Teams must
have a minimum of 3 boys & 3 girls to compete in this division.
Dance/Drill: Routine must consist of 50% jazz or lyrical
choreography and 50% military choreography.
Open: Routine may be of any style, or combination of styles.
Duet/Trio - “Best of California”: Routines are limited to 2-3
performers of any age & in any of the following styles: jazz,
lyrical, hip hop.
Solo - “Best of California”: For soloists who wish to compete
against other solo performers in their age/school grade level and
preferred dance style: jazz, lyrical, hiphop.
PLEASE NOTE: There must be at least (3) teams in each division,
otherwise those routines will perform in the “OPEN” category.
Teams are not allowed to compete against themselves in the same
size division.
Entered in wrong category = 5 point penalty (also subject to
disqualification pending decision of the judges.
Not performing at scheduled time = 5 point penalty (not
applicable if assigned time changed by competition staff.
Performing with more/less dancers than allowed in division =
2 point penalty per person over, or under.
Non-compliance w/music submission rules = 2 point penalty
A CD must be turned in for each routine. No ipods! (backup only)
Music with bad sound quality = 2 point penalty
Bad sportsmanship by a performer, team, or director/coach =
Disqualification
Inappropriate content = If dance movements, music lyrics, or
costuming are deemed to bee too suggestive or inappropriate for
our family audience, the routine will be scored lower by the
judges and may result in disqualification by competition staff.
Videotaping & Cell Phone Videorecording = Strictly
Prohibited. (Disqualification of your team could result if video
cameras are found in the competition arena/auditorium. Please
inform students, contestants, coaches, and families of this rule.
Coaches caught competing with students = Disqualification
ENTRY DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15, 2014
Solo Title - Miss Dance Drill Team California & Mr. Dance California
The highlight of the Miss Dance Drill Team California regional competition is the crowning of the MDDT California “solo title”
winners. State Champions are selected following a vigorous competition over the course of the competition weekend. Contestants
are evaluated by qualified judges in the areas of dance performance, modeling (aka 5-point presentation), and impromptu question.
SOLO TITLE ELIGIBILITY & PRE-QUALIFICATION
Contestants for the “Miss” & “Mr.” California solo title must: be a registered student at the school/studio they are representing, and
an active member of their dance/drill program. Age on January 11th, 2015 shall not be less than 16yrs old or more than 19yrs old.
JUDGED ELEMENTS
Dance Routine (70% of the total score)
Contestant must display talent in a dance routine (90 secs - 2 min) using any or all
disciplines of dance and/or drill team performance styles (limited to 3 gymnastic
feats). Contestants are judged on routine construction, execution & showmanship.
Modeling (15% of the total score)
Contestant must perform a compulsory format
demonstrating (5) positions for starting/ending a dance
routine. Scored on appearance, content presentation &
execution of the following:
Position #1: POSE (pause), then WALK 8 Steps to...
Position #2: POSE (pause), then WALK 8 Steps to...
Position #3: POSE (pause), and so on...
After the 5th Position - POSE (pause), and then Exit.
Walking only is permitted from position-to-position (no strutting, jazz walks, runs,
marching, dancing). Total timing must not exceed 45 seconds. All “Miss” & “Teen”
contestants must wear plain, black, ¾ sleeve or long-sleeved leotard (no sheer, lowcut), black tights (no net or lace) & black jazz/ballet shoes. (“Mr.” contestants must
wear all black & walk naturally from position-to-position - NO walking on toes).
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday (1/9) - Interview/Modeling Prelims
Solo title contestants enjoy a late-afternoon
orientation luncheon, and then compete in
preliminary round interviews & modeling
presentations. This is followed by rehearsal
of the pageant opening production number.
Saturday (1/10) - Routine Prelims & Teams
Preliminary dance routines for solo title
competition are performed, as well as all
Best of CA grade level solos, duet/trios,
officers, and small team routines.
Sunday (1/11) - Teams & Pageant Finals
Team competition concludes with medium,
intermediate & large teams. All solo title
contestants will be introduced. Top finalists
then re-compete for the MDDT California
solo title championship!
Note: Schedule subject to change, as needed.
Interview/Impromptu Question (15% of the total score)
Contestant is judged on their response to an impromptu question from the judges (response must not exceed 45 seconds). Scoring
is based on confidence, projection, poise, diction and enthusiasm. No notes or props! Must wear their modeling outfit (with a plain
black dance skirt during prelims - ladies only). Pageant Finals = Formal wear for all solo title contestants!
SOLO TITLE FINALS & CROWNING
At the beginning of the Sunday awards ceremony, the Top (10) “Miss” finalists & Top (10) “Mr.” finalists are announced. Finalists recompete in the routine category. The Top (8) “Miss” contestants & Top (8) “Mr.” contestants after this round will then be judged on
their modeling/5-point presentation poses. The Top (5) “Miss” finalists and Top (5) “Mr.” finalists after modeling are then asked an
impromptu question. Scores are tabulated, and the MDDT California “solo title” winners are announced.
Miss “Teen” Dance Drill Team California
Contestants shall not be younger than 13 yrs old or older than 15 yrs old on January 11th, 2015. Contestants are evaluated in the
areas of dance performance, modeling & impromptu question. Preliminaries occur January 9th & 10th, 2015. On Sunday, January
11th, finalists re-compete in the routine category only (modeling/interview scores are carried over).
Team California: U.S. Nationals & Pageant ***NEW IN 2015***
The Top (5) solo title court members from each category serve as ambassadors for “Team California” at U.S. Nationals & International
Championships. Requirements include welcoming out-of-state/foreign teams and competing in (1) routine together. More info soon!
Important Information For All Solo Title Contestants
All “Solo Title” contestants must present a copy of their birth certificate at check-in for age eligibility verification (“Best of California”
grade-level solos are EXEMPT). Solo Title contestants may also compete in the “Best of California” solo division separately, if desired.
The Top (10) “Solo Title” placings in each category are required to represent the State of California at the Miss Dance Drill Team USA
National Pageant. Please make sure all directors and contestants are fully prepared to respectfully abide by this rule. No exceptions!
“Miss” contestants will receive a 2-night complimentary hotel room to share with other “Miss” contestants (4 per room). Contestants
staying in the reserved “Miss” rooms at the Hotel Irvine Jamboree Center may check-in on Friday, January 9th, 2015 after 3pm. A
contestant choosing NOT to stay overnight in their reserved room must have her Director contact the MDDTUSA office headquarters
by December 15th, 2014 (or attach a note to their entry form application). Changes in room arrangements after this date will result in
a 5-point penalty being assessed and extra charge to the contestant for cost of hotel room + tax. No exceptions! For more information,
or to make changes in room arrangements, please contact us: (562) 628-9181, email: [email protected]
NEW IN 2015!!!
Hip Hop & Street Jazz
Master Class Workshop
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2015
6pm-9pm
Hotel Irvine Jamboree Center
17900 Jamboree Rd.
Irvine, CA 92614
While in town for Miss Dance
Drill Team California, improve
your skills and have fun dancing
by learning from some of the dance
industry’s most exciting, creative, and
innovative choreographers! We guarantee a
fun & rewarding dance workshop for dancers
of all ages... Sign up today! Or as always, just
purchase workshop tickets at the door!
Brought to you by MDDTUSA!
$35 Pre-Sale
$40 At The Door
(see team entry form for details!)
Guest teachers to be announced soon!
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!
TEAM ENTRY FORM
Director’s Name: ____________________________________________________
Home Address: ____________________________________________________
City / State / Zip: ____________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________ Email: _________________________________
“Team” Divisions (w/size limits)
Mini Open/Officer (4–5)
Small Jazz (6–10)
Medium Jazz (11–17)
Intermediate Jazz (18-23)
Small Lyrical/Contemporary (6–10)
Medium Lyrical/Contemporary (11–17)
Intermediate Lyrical/Contemporary (18–23)
Small Military (6–10)
Medium Military (11–17)
Large Military (18-23)
Small Male Hip Hop (6–10)
Medium Male Hip Hop (11–17)
Large Male Hip Hop (18-23)
Small Female Hip Hop (6–10)
Medium Female Hip Hop (11–17)
Large-Female Hip Hop (18-23)
Dance-Drill (6+)
Co-Ed Hip Hop (6+)
Co-Ed Dance (6+)
Kick (6+)
Novelty/Character (6+)
Pom/Song (6+)
Prop (6+)
Open (6+)
# of Dancers
in Routine
Entry Fee
(select box)
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School / Team: ________________________________________________________
Team Address: ________________________________________________________
City / State / Zip: ________________________________________________________
Team Type:
☐HIGH SCHOOL ☐JR. HIGH ☐ELEMENTARY ☐STUDIO / INDEPENDANT
“Best of California” Duet/Trio
Dance Style
Entry Fee
(FIRST names only)
(select box)
☐JAZZ
☐JAZZ
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☐JAZZ
☐JAZZ
$ 85
$100
$100
$125
$100
$100
☐LYRICAL
☐LYRICAL
☐LYRICAL
☐LYRICAL
☐LYRICAL
☐LYRICAL
(select box)
☐HIP HOP
☐HIP HOP
☐HIP HOP
☐HIP HOP
☐HIP HOP
☐HIP HOP
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$ 80
$ 80
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$125
$100
$100
$125
“Best of California” Soloists
Grade
Dance Style
Entry Fee
(FIRST & LAST name)
(6 - 12)
(select box)
(select box)
☐JAZZ
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$100
$100
$125
$100
$100
$125
$100
☐LYRICAL
☐LYRICAL
☐LYRICAL
☐LYRICAL
☐LYRICAL
☐LYRICAL
☐LYRICAL
☐LYRICAL
☐HIP HOP
☐HIP HOP
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DIRECTORS! PLEASE CAREFULLY COMPLETE THE SUBTOTAL WORKSHEET BELOW:
$100
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# ______ MASTER CLASS DANCE WORKSHOP x $35/each (OPTIONAL)
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LATE REGISTRATION FEE: $30 (EACH, INCLUDE IF SUBMITTED AFTER DEADLINE) = ________
$100
SUBTOTAL ‘TEAM & BEST OF CA’ FEES (ROUTINES FROM THIS PAGE ONLY)
$100
SUBTOTAL ‘SOLO TITLE’ FEES (ATTACH ALL SOLO TITLE CONTESTANT FORMS)
$100
$100
GRAND TOTAL COMPETITION FEES = ______________
PLEASE MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO “MISS DANCE DRILL TEAM USA”
(SCHOOL/BOOSTER CHECK OR CERTIFIED FUNDS ONLY - NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED)
ENTRY DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15, 2014
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ ALL OFFICIAL MDDTUSA RULES & REGULATIONS.
MISS DANCE DRILL TEAM USA/INTERNATIONAL IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.
COPYRIGHT MISS DRILL TEAM U.S.A. PAGEANT, aka MISS DANCE DRILL TEAM USA 1968-2014
COPYRIGHT ALL FORMS, SCORESHEETS & PROCEDURES (1968-2014)
MAIL OR EMAIL COMPLETED ENTRY FORM(S), TEAM PHOTO & FEES TO:
MISS DANCE DRILL TEAM USA
32565 B GOLDEN LANTERN #357
DANA POINT, CA 92629
PHONE: (562) 628-9181
FAX: (949) 487-7769
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEB: www.MDDTUSA.com
SOLO TITLE ENTRY FORM
CONTESTANT INFO
Full Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Age:
Birthdate:
Birthplace:
Citizenship:
DIVISION (choose one)
TEAM/DIRECTOR INFO
Team Name:
____________________________________ Director’s Name:
____________________________________ Director’s Phone:
____________________________________ Director’s Email:
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$135
$100
$100
☐ “Miss”
☐ “Mr.”
☐ “Miss Teen”
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EXTRA FEES (if applicable)
PARENT/GUARDIAN INFO
Parent Name:
Parent Phone:
____________________________________ Parent Email:
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☐ Late Fee (AFTER DEADLINE)
$30
TOTAL FEES: ________________
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT:
(Application will not be accepted without all required signatures)
Contestant agrees that the time, manner and method of judging the contest shall be solely within the discretion of the pageant committee, and that the decision of the judges will be
final. Contestant agrees that the committee reserves the rights to upon request conduct preliminary judging if necessary (Time to be announced at a later date). Contestant agrees
that if he/she is selected as the winner of this contest, he/she will not sign management contracts with any individual or corporation, and that he/she will not give any written or
verbal endorsement of any mercantile commodity or commercial organization, nor will he/she permit any photographs to be used in connection with any advertised commodity or
pageant services not associated with this contest, without the permission of the Producer of Miss Dance Drill Team CA, and that he/she will seek and make public appearances to
promote the pageant. As a contestant in the Miss Dance Drill Team CA “Solo Title” Pageant, I hereby acknowledge that I have read the official Pageant rules and regulations, that
I am complying with them in every way, and that the personal data herein set forth is correct. I hereby agree that I shall make no claim upon any person or persons connected with
the Pageant for use of photographs, for injuries or damages suffered by me, if any, for invasion of rights of privacy or property or personal interest by reasons of the conduct of this
contest or by reason of publicity or any public display thereof including radio, picture, television presentation, and commercial rights where Contestant appears. Miss Dance Drill
Team CA may use all photographs of my image and likeness at its discretion. In the event the Miss Dance Drill Team CA Pageant is televised, my participation in this contest is
an agreement to be televised, and I understand the format of the Pageant may be changed to accommodate television production and broadcasting.
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Contestant’s Signature
Date
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Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
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Team Director Signature
Date
MISS DANCE DRILL TEAM USA/INTERNATIONAL IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.
COPYRIGHT MISS DRILL TEAM CALIFORNIA PAGEANT, aka MISS DANCE DRILL TEAM USA 1968-2014
COPYRIGHT ALL FORMS, SCORESHEETS & PROCEDURES (1968-2014)
ENTRY DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15, 2014
NOTE: DIRECTORS MUST USE A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH SOLO TITLE CONTESTANT. IF ALSO ENTERING
TEAM CATEGORIES, SEND SOLO TITLE PAYMENT WITH TEAM ENTRY FORM (IF POSSIBLE). FINAL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SOLO TITLE CONTESTANTS WILL BE EMAILED TO CONTESTANT’S DIRECTOR. PLEASE
READ ALL MDDTUSA SOLO TITLE RULES, REGULATIONS & JUDGING REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY.
MAIL OR EMAIL COMPLETED ENTRY FORM(S) & FEES TO:
PHONE: (562) 628-9181
MISS DANCE DRILL TEAM USA
32565 B GOLDEN LANTERN #357
DANA POINT, CA 92629
FAX: (949) 487-7769
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEB: www.MDDTUSA.com