SOLOS, DUO/TRIOS, PROTEGE & DANCE MODEL-SEARCH @ DLU National Finals – JANUARY 2024!

The DanceLife Team are looking forward to welcoming you to SOLO NATIONALS! 

By entering our event you agree to adhere to our Terms & Conditions of entry

We are excited  to announce DanceLife Unite Solo Nationals dates are 22nd-25th January 2024! National Finals & Grand Final for SOLOS, DUO/TRIOS, PROTEGE & DLU DANCE-MODEL SEARCH Competition will be held at Bankstown Sports Club in Sydney.  

Qualifying Reminders …

‘APPRENTICE LEVEL’  SOLOISTS & DUO/TRIO entrants must have QUALIFIED at an OFFICIAL QUALIFIER EVENT (not run by DLU) with either 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or HIGHLY COMMENDED in a NOVICE, RESTRICTED OR SPECIALLY RESTRICTED SECTION to be eligible to enter the DLU National Finals in APPRENTICE SECTIONS. Dancers entering APPRENTICE CHAMPIONSHIPS need to have qualified by competing with THREE routines at APPRENTICE level at DLU Nationals and the Championship dance CAN be a repeat from those sections in all age groups (does not apply for CELEBRITY LEVEL).

Dancers competing in Solo & Duo/Trio events can qualify for APPRENTICE LEVEL @ National Finals by any of the following means this season: 

• Competing at a NON-DLU Official Qualifier event and receiving 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or Highly Commended in restricted or specially restricted. 

‘TITLES’ @ DLU NATIONALS for all genres of dance: 

• ‘TITLE AWARDS’ @ National Finals. This is NOT an extra performed section, it is a NOMINATION for consideration for a TITLE AWARD in the relevant genre category for your age group.
• TITLE AWARDS (APPRENTICE LEVEL) are available for consideration in the following genres & age groups:
  • Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Any-Style (Open)
  • 6&U, 8&U, 9&U 10&U, 11&U,12&U, 13&U, 14&U, 16&U

SOLOISTS, DUOS/TRIOS & APPRENTIC CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Finals entries are NOW OPEN for QUALIFIED ENTRANTS!
• Every Dancer @ Nationals must purchase a PERFORMER’S WRISTBAND (also known as ‘REGISTRATION BAND’).
• Registration covers Programming, Insurance, Spectating (which now includes Grand Final) Workshops for relevant age groups (from Junior & above).
• Dancers of MINI (6&u) and PETITE (8&U) age groups can purchase registration without workshops included at a slightly reduced rate ($65+gst).
• Dancers of this age group who DO wish to take workshops can purchase the Junior workshop option for an additional $10.
• Dances aged JUNIOR & ABOVE are able to participate in the dance workshops and their PERFORMER’S WRISTBAND is $75+gst.
• REMEMBER, YOU MUST REGISTER and then ALSO enter ALL of the sections you wish to compete in.

*Please note, REGISTRATION does NOT automatically enter you into competition sections. Registration covers your Performer’s Wristband which allows access to workshops, stage access to compete, spectating where possible due to capacity restrictions (now includes Grand Final). You must enter the sections you wish to compete in SEPARATELY to REGISTRATION. 

You must complete BOTH OF THE STEPS LISTED BELOW for your entry to be valid):

1. REGISTER as a National Final Performer first – cost is $65+gst (for MINI & PETITE without Workshops) or $75+gst (for JUNIORS & ABOVE)
2. ENTER EACH SECTION you wish to compete in.
3. PLEASE NOTE:
   – DANCERS DO NOT HAVE TO COMPETE IN THE SAME GENRE AT NATIONALS AS WHAT THEY QUALIFIED AT HEATS IN.
   – DANCERS WHO COMPETE IN APPRENTICE LEVELS CAN ALSO ENTER IMPROVISATIONS AND ‘RISING STAR’ SECTIONS AT ‘CELEBRITY’ (ELITE) LEVEL.
    IMPROVISATION SECTIONS, ‘TITLES’ AND THE DLU DANCE-MODEL SEARCH COMPETITION CAN NOW BE ENTERED WITHOUT QUALIFICATION AT DLU OR NON-DLU EVENTS. 

• • Solos $85+gst each
  • Duo/Trio $95+gst each
  • APPRENTICE CHAMPIONSHIP $95+gst
  • Improvisation $45+gst each
  • Title Award Entry $25+gst each
  • DLU National Model Search $95

Performers Wristbands for SOLOS, DUO/TRIOS will be available for collection at DanceLife Unite Finals upon check-in for your first event at Nationals.

STEP 1 – REGISTER AS A DLU NATIONAL FINAL DANCER – JUNIOR & ABOVE – HERE

PERFORMERS NAME

DANCE STUDIO/SCHOOL

DATE OF BIRTH DD/MM/YY

ADDRESS

EMAIL ADDRESS

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER

PARENTS/GUARDIAN’S NAME (If entrant is under 18 years)

STUDIO DIRECTORS NAME & PHONE NUMBER

STUDIO DIRECTORS EMAIL

WHERE HAVE YOU QUALIFIED?

PLEASE SELECTNOT QUALIFIEDDLU LIVE EVENTDLU ONLINE EVENTNON-DLU QUALIFIER – COASTQUESTNON-DLU QUALIFIER – TUTUS & TAP SHOESNON-DLU QUALIFIER – UNITY DANCE CHALLENGE

$75.00 + gst for JUNIOR & Above Aged Dancers

PLEASE NOTE ALL ENTRIES ARE SUBJECT TO GST WHICH WILL BE ADDED AT PAYPAL CHECKOUT

____________________________________________

PLEASE READ FIRST before completing your entry/ies for National Finals!

By entering a DanceLife Unite event you confirm you have read accepted our Terms and Conditions relating to competition and performance as provided on this website and are willing to adhere to all updated Covid-Safety plans and protocols.

ENTRIES WILL CLOSE FOR SOLO, DUO/TRIO & DLU NATIONAL DANCE-MODEL SEARCH FINALS WHEN SOLD OUT!

ALL STUDENTS AGES TAKEN AT 1ST JANUARY 2023  (as this National Event relates to the 2023 Season).

_______________________________________________

STEP 2 – ENTER YOUR NATIONAL SECTIONS BELOW

SOLOS @NATIONALS – ENTER HERE (APPRENTICE LEVEL)

You MUST REGISTER ABOVE in STEP 1 as a DanceLife Unite National Dancer before completing this section.

PERFORMER’S NAME

SECTION (Age as at 1st January 2023)

PLEASE SELECTJUNIOR – 10&U Ballet – 2.5 MINSJUNIOR – 10&U Lyrical – 2.5 MINSJUNIOR – 10&U Contemporary – 2.5 MINSJUNIOR – 10&U Jazz – 2.5 MINSJUNIOR – 10&U Tap – 2.5 MINSJUNIOR – 10&U Hip Hop – 2.5 MINSJUNIOR – 9-10YRS Any Style (Open) – 2.5 MINSPRE-TEEN – 12&U Ballet – 2.5 MINSPRE-TEEN – 12&U Lyrical – 2.5 MINSPRE-TEEN – 12&U Contemporary – 2.5 MINSPRE-TEEN – 12&U Jazz – 2.5 MINSPRE-TEEN – 12&U Tap – 2.5 MINSPRE-TEEN – 12&U Hip Hop – 2.5 MINSPRE-TEEN – 12&U Any Style (Open) – 2.5 MINSDANCE-ABILITY – 12&U Any Style (Open) – 2.5 MINSDANCE-ABILITY – 13&Over Any Style (Open) – 3 MINSTEEN – 14&U Ballet – 3MINSTEEN – 14&U Lyrical – 3MINSTEEN – 14&U Contemporary – 3MINSTEEN – 14&U Jazz – 3MINSTEEN – 14&U Tap – 3MINSTEEN – 14&U Hip Hop – 3MINSTEEN – 14&U Any Style (Open) – 3MINSSENIOR – 16&U Ballet – 3MINSSENIOR – 16&U Lyrical – 3MINSSENIOR – 16&U Contemporary – 3MINSSENIOR – 16&U Jazz – 3MINSSENIOR – 16&U Tap – 3MINSSENIOR – 16&U Hip Hop – 3MINSSENIOR – 16&U Any Style (Open) – 3MINS

DATE OF BIRTH DD/MM/YY

STUDIO NAME

CHOREOGRAPHER’S NAME (This Routine)

SONG LENGTH (Please Check Syllabus for Limits)

PLEASE SELECT2 Minutes2 Minutes, 15 Seconds2 Minutes, 30 Seconds2 Minutes, 45 Seconds3 Minutes

$85.00 + gst.

PLEASE NOTE ALL ENTRIES ARE SUBJECT TO GST. GST WILL BE ADDED AT PAYPAL CHECKOUT

______________________________________________________

APPRENTICE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP – ENTER HERE

You MUST REGISTER ABOVE in STEP 1, HAVE QUALIFIED & ENTERED 3x SOLOS (Improvs not counted as qualifiers) before being eligible for this section. The Protégé NATIONAL Championship dance is ‘Any Style’ and MUST BE a different routine to any performed in your Solo Sections (except for MINI 6&U or PETITE 8&U where a dancer can repeat a routine)

PERFORMER’S NAME

SECTION (Age as at 1st January 2023)

PLEASE SELECTJUNIOR – NATIONAL APPRENTICE CHAMPIONSHIP – 9-10YRS – 2.5 MINSPRE-TEEN – NATIONAL APPRENTICE CHAMPIONSHIP – 11-12YRS – 2.5 MINSTEEN – NATIONAL APPRENTICE CHAMPIONSHIP – 13-14YRS – 3MINSSENIOR – NATIONAL APPRENTICE CHAMPIONSHIP – 15-16YRS – 3MINS

DATE OF BIRTH DD/MM/YY

STUDIO NAME

CHOREOGRAPHER’S NAME (This Routine)

SONG LENGTH (Please Check Syllabus for Limits)

PLEASE SELECT2 Minutes2 Minutes, 15 Seconds2 Minutes, 30 Seconds2 Minutes, 45 Seconds3 Minutes

$95.00 + gst

PLEASE NOTE ALL ENTRIES ARE SUBJECT TO GST. GST WILL BE ADDED AT PAYPAL CHECKOUT

______________________________________________________

DUO/TRIO @ NATIONAL – ENTER HERE (CELEBRITY LEVEL)

All DUO/TRIO MEMBERS MUST REGISTER ABOVE in STEP 1 before completing this section.

ALL PERFORMER’S NAMES – Name 1,Name 2,Name 3

SECTION (Age as at 1st January 2023 of oldest competitor)

PLEASE SELECT10&U Duo/Trio *NEW – 2.5MINS12&U Duo/Trio *NEW – 2.5MINS13&O Duo/Trio *NEW – 3MINS

DATE OF BIRTH DD/MM/YY PERFORMER 1

DATE OF BIRTH DD/MM/YY PERFORMER 2

DATE OF BIRTH DD/MM/YY PERFORMER 3

STUDIO NAME

CHOREOGRAPHER’S NAME (This Routine)

SONG LENGTH (Please Check Syllabus for Limits)

PLEASE SELECT2 Minutes2 Minutes, 15 Seconds2 Minutes, 30 Seconds2 Minutes, 45 Seconds3 Minutes

$95.00 + gst.

PLEASE NOTE ALL ENTRIES ARE SUBJECT TO GST. GST WILL BE ADDED AT PAYPAL CHECKOUT

____________________________________

‘IMPROVISATIONS’ – ENTER HERE (CELEBRITY LEVEL)

You MUST REGISTER ABOVE in STEP 1 before completing this section.

PERFORMER’S NAME

SECTION

PLEASE SELECTIMPRO 10&U – Ballet ImprovisationIMPRO 10&U – Lyrical ImprovisationIMPRO 10&U – Contemporary ImprovisationIMPRO 10&U – Jazz ImprovisationIMPRO 10&U – Tap ImprovisationIMPRO 12&U – Ballet ImprovisationIMPRO 12&U – Lyrical ImprovisationIMPRO 12&U – Contemporary ImprovisationIMPRO 12&U – Jazz ImprovisationIMPRO 12&U – Tap ImprovisationIMPRO 13&O – Ballet ImprovisationIMPRO 13&O – Lyrical ImprovisationIMPRO 13&O – Contemporary ImprovisationIMPRO 13&O – Jazz ImprovisationIMPRO 13&O – Tap Improvisation

DATE OF BIRTH DD/MM/YY

STUDIO NAME

$45.00 + gst.

PLEASE NOTE ALL ENTRIES ARE SUBJECT TO GST. GST WILL BE ADDED AT PAYPAL CHECKOUT

______________________________________________________

‘NATIONAL TITLES’ (APPRENTICE LEVEL)

You MUST REGISTER ABOVE AND HAVE ENTERED SOLO SECTIONS in STEP 1 before completing this section.

PERFORMER’S NAME

SECTION

PLEASE SELECTTITLE, 10&U BALLETTITLE, 10&U LYRICALTITLE, 10&U CONTEMPORARYTITLE, 10&U TAPTITLE, 10&U HIP HOPTITLE, 10&U JAZZTITLE, 10&U ANY STYLE (OPEN)TITLE, 12&U BALLETTITLE, 12&U LYRICALTITLE, 12&U CONTEMPORARYTITLE, 12&U TAPTITLE, 12&U HIP HOPTITLE, 12&U JAZZTITLE, 12&U ANY STYLE (OPEN)TITLE, 14&U BALLETTITLE, 14&U LYRICALTITLE, 14&U CONTEMPORARYTITLE, 14&U TAPTITLE, 14&U HIP HOPTITLE, 14&U JAZZTITLE, 14&U ANY STYLE (OPEN)TITLE, 15&O BALLETTITLE, 15&O LYRICALTITLE, 15&O CONTEMPORARYTITLE, 15&O TAPTITLE, 15&O HIP HOPTITLE, 15&O JAZZTITLE, 15&O ANY STYLE (OPEN)

DATE OF BIRTH DD/MM/YY

STUDIO NAME

$25 + gst

PLEASE NOTE ALL ENTRIES ARE SUBJECT TO GST. GST WILL BE ADDED AT PAYPAL CHECKOUT

______________________________________________________

DLU NATIONAL DANCE-MODEL SEARCH – ENTER HERE

You MUST REGISTER ABOVE in STEP 1 before completing this section.

SECTION

PLEASE SELECTJUNIOR NM2, Model 9-12yrsTEEN NM3, Model 13-16yrsSENIOR NM4, Model 17yrs – 25yrs

PERFORMER’S NAME

DATE OF BIRTH DD/MM/YY

STUDIO NAME

$95.00+gst

PLEASE NOTE ALL ENTRIES ARE SUBJECT TO GST. GST WILL BE ADDED AT PAYPAL CHECKOUT

______________________________________________________

$20.00 ‘SHIPPING AND HANDLING’ FEE ADDED AT CHECKOUT IS FOR ADMINISTRATION RELATING TO PROGRAMMING FOR DANCELIFE UNITE FINALS PROGRAM. THIS COVERS ALL COMMUNICATION & PROGRAMMING RELATING TO THIS EVENT.

PLEASE NOTE ALL ENTRIES ARE SUBJECT TO GST. GST WILL BE ADDED AT PAYPAL CHECKOUT

______________________________________________________

SPECTATOR’S ENTRY WILL BE AVAILABLE CLOSER TO THE EVENT