Branson Regional #1

SCHEDULE IS COMPLETE
The schedule for the 2026 Branson #1 regional competition is now complete. It is scheduled
for Friday-Sunday, February 13-15 at the Mansion Theater, 189 Expressway Lane in Branson,
Missouri. Performance times for all studios have been emailed to studio directors, and a
general schedule appears below. If you’ve not received your schedule confirmation, please
check your email “spam” folder before you contact us.

CHANGES AND CORRECTIONS
Your ability to make any changes or corrections to your acts is now limited. If, however, you
discover an issue that requires attention please email us at office@talentonparade.com by the
end of the day on Thursday, January 29 to check your options. Please include in your email
your studio name, the show location you are attending, and as much detail as possible for the
act(s) you are inquiring about (song title, dancer name if soloist, etc.). Changes emailed after
January 29 will require management approval and may not be accommodated.

SCHEDULE FLEXIBILITY
Even though we have provided “to-the-minute” information in your schedule confirmation, you
should still use it as a general guideline only. All acts should also be ready, and willing, to
perform up to one hour earlier or later than scheduled as it is not unusual for the show to run
early or, on rare occasions, a little late.

PERFORMANCE MUSIC UPLOAD AND REVIEW
If you’ve not already uploaded your music, you must do so immediately. Uploading your
performance music is required. Log in to your DanceComp Genie dashboard, look for the
“Upload Music” button, then attach each music file where indicated. Once your music is
uploaded, we strongly recommend that you listen to each file to confirm that you have
uploaded what you intended to. Be advised, however, that uploaded files can only be listened
to from a PC (not a MAC) that is running the Chrome browser. We cannot be responsible for
music uploaded incorrectly and, in fairness, we cannot allow an act to re-compete because of
an incorrect music upload. We also strongly recommend that you have with you at the show a
flash/thumb drive containing all your music files that we can use as a backup if necessary.
Contact us with any questions or issues and we’ll be happy to assist.

TOP ENTERTAINER AND PHOTOGENIC
Entry for these special awards should have been processed during your act entry period and
will not be accepted at the door. If you still need to enter for TOP Entertainer or Photogenic
you must email us at office@talentonparade.com prior to 5 pm (CST) Friday, January 29 with
entry details. We will then contact you to make payment arrangements.

TOP CHARITY DANCE DOWN IS BACK
Students who donate $5 or more to our sponsored charities at the show will receive a special
ticket that will allow them to participate. These students will learn a quick combination on stage
and then dance down to the winner who will receive a special plaque and a pair of Bombas
Socks. The money collected will be donated to Drea’s Dream, a dance therapy/expressive
movement program for children with cancer and special needs (dreasdream.org). Check the
general schedule for Charity Dance Down time(s).

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO RECORDING WILL BE PROHIBITED
Photography and video recording will only be allowed during awards presentations. This rule

will be strictly enforced and has been established to protect the rights of studio owners,
directors, teachers, choreographers, and costume designers. We also want to prevent
unauthorized photos from being used elsewhere in a questionable manner. Professional
performance photos and videos will be available from Alive Video and Photo for those who
may be interested. Just make sure selections are made and orders are placed at the show as
photo and video images will NOT be available to view or purchase after the show online.

RULES REVIEW
If you’ve not already done so, please take a few minutes to review the complete list of rules
and guidelines posted at talentonparade.com/rulesanddivisions. Pay particular attention to the
RUN OFF POLICY as you help your dancers (and their parents) understand the
consequences they face if they choose to leave the stage during the performance.

PROP SET UP AND REMOVAL
The total amount of consolidated (total of on AND off) time allotted for all props is 2 minutes,
except for Productions which are allotted 3 consolidated minutes. Score deductions will be
assessed if overtime. We are now offering the option to purchase an additional 3 minutes of
consolidated prop set-up/removal time (for a total consolidated allotment of 5 minutes, except
for Productions which will receive a total consolidated allotment of 6 minutes). This optional
prop “insurance” will be charged at $75 per act(s) for those Group acts that you request
extended prop time for. Score deductions will not apply to insured Group acts until more than 5
consolidated minutes of prop set-up/removal time (6 consolidated minutes for Productions) has
expired, versus 2 consolidated minutes (3 consolidated minutes for Productions) of prop set-
up/removal time for non-insured Group acts. Prop insurance is only available to Group acts
and must be purchased prior to performance.

CRITIQUES AND SCORES
Video critiques and digital scores will be available for you to view in the week following the
show by logging in to your DanceComp Genie account dashboard.

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EXTENDED PERFORMANCE TIME

We are now offering the option for up to 2 minutes of extended performance time to Small Groups, Large Groups, Lines and Productions only. Extended time fees are $3 per 30 seconds per dancer in the act(s) the extended time is requested for. Points will be deduced for unpaid overtime acts per the rules and regulations. Extended time acts will also be deducted if extended time purchase is exceeded.

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CREDIT/DEBIT CARD FEES

A 3% fee will be automatically added to all credit/debit card transactions. Avoid this fee by submitting a certified check instead (cashier’s check or money order) to Talent On Parade, 137 Pirner #5, Haysville, KS 67060. Be sure to obtain tracking information in case delivery is delayed. Studio or personal checks NOT accepted. Email us at office@talentonparade.com for assistance.​

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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Hotel info coming soon.

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GENERAL SCHEDULE
Friday, February 13
3:45 pm Doors Open
4:30 pm 10 & Younger Solo Competition
7:10 pm 10 & Younger Solo AWARDS

Saturday, February 14
8:00 am Doors Open
8:45 am Ages 11-12 Solo Competition
10:50 pm Ages 11-12 Solo AWARDS
11:45 pm 8 & Younger Duet/Trio and Group Competition
1:10 pm 8 & Younger Duet/Trio and Group AWARDS
2:05 pm Ages 9-12 Duet/Trio and Group Competition
5:15 pm All Ages TOP Charity Dance Down
5:45 pm Ages 9-12 Duet/Trio and Group AWARDS
6:45 pm Ages 13-14 Solo Competition
9:15 pm Ages 13-14 Solo AWARDS

Sunday, February 15
8:15 am Doors Open

9:00 am Ages 15-16 Solo Competition
11:20 am Ages 15-16 Solo AWARDS
12:15 pm 13 & Older Duet/Trio and Group Competition
3:00 pm 13 & Older Duet/Trio and Group AWARDS
4:00 pm Ages 17-19 Solo Competition
5:50 pm Ages 17-19 Solo AWARDS

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