CSU NASA 23rd Annual Contest Powwow
Dance Contest Rules

Welcome to the Colorado State University Native American Student Association 23rd Annual Powwow. We hope that you have a wonderful time. The following are rules that we need you to follow as a competitor. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

  1. Registration for the competition dancing closes at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 16th. There will be no exceptions.
  2. Contestants must be in at least two grand entries to qualify for contest prizes.
  3. Contestants may enter only one contest category.
  4. Contestants are asked to display their numbers on the left side to aid the judges and number-takers during grand entry.
  5. Head dancers will be picked per session and are welcomed to participate in the dance contests. This does not affect their eligibility for prize money.
  6. Each contestant will be judged on dancing ability, skill, and attire.
  7. Each contestant must wear appropriate attire for the division in which they compete.
  8. Any contestant believed to be intoxicated will be immediately disqualified.
  9. The dance contests are based upon a point system as follows: Grand Entry = 50, Participation = 50, Contest: 1st place = 75, 2nd place = 50, 3rd place = 25.
  10. Dancers who are singing with a drum group during grand entry must be fully dressed in their outfits if they wish to get grand entry points.
  11. If any major part of a contestant’s attire is dropped during the contest, they should disqualify themselves.
  12. If any contestant over or under-steps, they should disqualify themselves.
  13. Because there is a combination of Northern and Southern style dancing in particular categories, the Arena Director may select the drum for those contests.
  14. Judges will be selected by the Arena Director.
  15. Decisions of the Powwow Committee and judges are final.
  16. Prize money will be awarded at the conclusion of the Powwow.
  17. Contestants must be in full dance attire to get prize money.
  18. Contestants will need to know their Social Security Number to collect prize money.
  19. By registering, you are giving the Native American Student Association and Colorado State University permission to use your photo/image/songs as part of their public relations material.

Contest Categories (tentative):

  • Golden Age Men
  • Golden Age Women
  • Adult Men - Northern Traditional, Southern Straight, Chicken Dance, Grass, Fancy
  • Adult Women - Northern Traditional, Southern Traditional, Jingle, Fancy Shawl
  • Teen Boys - Traditional (combined), Grass, Fancy
  • Teen Girls - Traditional (combined), Jingle, Fancy Shawl
  • Jr. Boys - Traditional (combined), Grass, Fancy
  • Jr. Girls - Traditional (combined), Jingle, Fancy Shawl
  • Tiny Tots

NASA committee reserves the right to combine dance categories depending on the number of dancers registered. Age categories will not be combined.

 

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