Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Collin County Alumnae
Step Show 2012 Team Contract
*All teams are required to review and sign the guidelines, expectations, and rules before being
allowed to participate in the Collin County Alumnae Step Show*
I. Application Information
Guidelines and Expectations:
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Step show applications are due as soon as possible, but postmarked no later than August 27,
2012. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Ashley Simmons at
[email protected] or 817-701-6916.
Only 10 performance slots are available and no more than 2 teams per NPHC organization will
be permitted. First application and registration fees submitted will be considered for the slots to
represent their organization.
Each team commits to appear as one of the step teams scheduled to compete in the event on
Saturday November 10, 2012.
Registration Fee: $125 (non-refundable)
After your application has been received we will contact you to verify your registration.
Payment must accompany the application in the form of a certified check or money order only.
Personal checks will be returned and application processing will be delayed as a result.
Your team’s supporters and spectators can purchase tickets for $15 early and $20 at the door.
Please submit a ticket request form along with payment ($15/ticket) by November 3, 2012.
Please make checks payable to:
Collin County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, INC.
P.O. Box 10
Allen, TX 75013
II. Arrival Information
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The Step Show will take place on Saturday November 10, 2012 in the Conference Center located
on the Preston Ridge Campus of Collin County Community College.
Each team will be given a specific time for a walk through and sound check. BE SURE YOUR
LEADER’S EMAIL AND MAILING ADDRESS IS CURRENT. The organization contact person will be
notified after receiving the team’s registration.
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All members and equipment must be in the arena by 6:00 p.m. If any member of the team is not
in the arena by such time, they will be responsible for their admission into the event.
A maximum of 14 tickets will be available to each competing step team at no charge.
III. Performance
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Judges for the 2012 Collin County Alumnae Step Show reserve the right to refuse to judge any
team.
Performances which contain indecent or obscene use of props and/or costumes, sexually
explicit language, no verbal attacks on any organization, profanity (including musical selections)
and jumping off stage into audience, will be subject to disqualification. This is final.
Collin County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta must approve all special effects equipment
and/or props. No props that resemble any type of firearm will be permitted. No fire or
pyrotechnics. No type of motor vehicles.
All accompanying music must be provided at the check-in site with specific instructions in
writing of cueing procedures. The step show coordinators will hold the music until the
completion of the step team’s performance.
Each team should provide 1 sound technician to ensure the proper timing of the music in the
show. This will be the only person allowed in the sound area with the professional production
staff.
All pre-recorded music must be given to the technician during the scheduled rehearsal and prior
to show time.
Step routines are limited to 10 minutes.
The maximum amount of people per team is 14, this includes the sound technician.
Performance order will be drawn prior to run-throughs.
There will be designated seating for step show participants; however, steppers are not
permitted to be in costume in audience PRIOR to their performance.
Groups are required to be ready to perform at their designated time; delayed performances will
result in point deductions.
IV. Judging Criteria
Incorporation of positive theme— the incorporation of this year’s step show theme, “Old School vs.
New School” into performance (15 points)
Intro/Outro – (10 points)
Crowd Enthusiasm— crowd reaction to a positive performance (10 points)
Precision/Execution—this category scores each team on the synchronization of the steps as well as how
precise they execute each step (10 points)
Difficulty— each team should display a level of complexity in their steps that shows a high level of skill
(15 points)
Transitions- Smoothly moving to and from stage positions. Are teams rushing to their spots? Do they get
to their positions on time and in a coordinated fashion? (5 points)
Vocal Clarity- Can the audience clearly understand what is being said? (5 points)
Stage Presence/Showmanship— 30 points - defined as overall impression
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Enthusiasm: 10 points - Does the team maintain a high energy level throughout the show? Does
the team look like they are enjoying themselves? Is the team giving 100% throughout the show?
Appearance: 10 points - Design and costume originality…Are team outfits appropriate for the
theme and show? Does the team make a strong visual impact?
Creativity/Originality: 10 points - Has the team shown the audience something new? If you've
seen this theme before, has the team put a new spin on it?
*Deductions will be taken for: obscenity, profanity (this includes music selections), exceeding 10
minutes, and illegal props. Disqualification will be enforced for excessive violations.
The total points distributed equals 100 points.
Perfect Score: A perfect team score is 100. Scores from each of the nine judges will be tallied after each
team performs. The high and low judge scores will be thrown out, so that no one judge's score can
determine the winner or loser. The average of the remaining seven judge scores is the final team score.
A tie-breaker will be determined by majority judge vote.
V. Prizes
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There will be two categories of competition:
1. NPHC Sororities
2. NPHC Fraternities
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First place shall be awarded to the highest scoring team in each category. The awards will be
distributed in both categories as follows:
First Place - $1000
Second Place - $500
THE JUDGE’S DECISION IS FINAL!!!!
Acknowledgement and Binding Agreement
By signing below I am agreeing, as my team’s representative, to all of the above guidelines, expectations, and rules
involved in participating in the Collin County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, INC Step Show on
Saturday November 10, 2012. I agree that my team and members of my organization are responsible for removing
all items brought into the Conference Center immediately following the Step Show, and that my spaces will be
cleaned of any articles. I also agree that I am the authorized person to sign on behalf of the team, and I will make
sure that each team member will adhere to all rules set forth in this contract. It is my understanding that failure to
comply with the aforementioned can result in disqualification from the show, point deduction, or forfeit of the
participation and/or prize money as to be determined by the Collin County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Incorporated.
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Printed Name of Team Representative
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Signature of Team Representative
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Name of Organization
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Printed Name of the Chapter President
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Signature of the Chapter President
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Contact Information
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