The Dance Competition is one of the biggest draws during the convention. Come put on your fursuit and be the center of attention as you strut your stuff on our dance floor. Show off those impressive dance moves for a chance to win some pretty awesome prizes.

This contest is for choreographed dances. Want to do an improvised dance? Take a look at the Battle of the Floor!

Date	Event
December 27, 2024	Applications Open
February 15, 2025	Applications Close
End of February	Notifications
Check the Schedule	Prelims
Check the Schedule	Competition Please show up an hour before showtime to check in

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TL;DR;

Auditions

No age restriction
Must attend prelims, if unable please contact staff
One audition only
Can only compete with original choreography
Paws and Head minimum

Music

Solo has a 2:00 limit (going over by a few seconds is ok, 5 second maximum)
Group can add 30 seconds per additional competitor up to 3:00
Music cannot have explicit or offensive content

Prelim Process

To compete in the Fursuit Dance Competition you must attend the scheduled prelims.

While we don’t have an age restriction on this competition, a minor must have their adult companion with them at all times.
Due to intellectual property rules, you may not compete for a winning position with a replicated routine, so only original choreography is allowed.
You must perform the first minute of your routine during the prelims in the fursuit you will be performing in for finals.
Fursuit feet are encouraged but not required.
Performers must at least have a head and handpaws.

Rules for Competing

All competitors are bound by these rules. Violating the rules may result in disqualification from the event.

Eligibility Requirements

All entries must have music for their routine, submitted with your entry form. Try to keep your music PG-13, as the competition is an all-ages show. Music selections should be ready to play for your final performance, in MP3 format, and at least 256kbps. All files must be named: [Your Fursuit Name GSFC2025].mp3 (For example: FuzzbuttGSFC2025.mp3)

Fursuiters Only

This is a fursuit dance competition after all! You need all of the following to compete: a head and hand paws, if you choose to wear a partial.

Your Prelim Must Be Your Stage Performance

What you perform in the preliminaries must be what you intend to perform for the actual show! This allows our prelim judges to make the most informed decision in choosing the best acts for the stage.

Performance Duration

Performances must not exceed 2:00 long. It is recommended that competitors do a simple edit on their music tracks to prevent any possible issues with start/end times during the competition.
The minimum time for a routine is 1:00 long.
If your music runs longer than 2:00 (two minutes), it will be faded out at that point. If your routine goes over by a few seconds (5 at the most) it will be fine, but if you can end it by 2:00 it is greatly preferred.
Group entries are allotted an extra 30 seconds per additional person. This starts when a group has three members. For example, a group of two would still have the limit of two minutes, but a group of three would be allotted 2:30. The maximum time a group’s mix should be is 3:00.
Music should not include any inappropriate language or lyrics. This is a family-friendly convention and this event is rated PG13. Any inappropriate language in a track should be edited out by the performer beforehand. It’s encouraged to look up radio edits of music to see if there is something pre-censored for an easier editing process.

Props

Only small clothing or "accessory" props (a cane, hat, fan, plush, exc.) are allowed to be used.
Footwear used for specific dance-styles are allowed (ballet shoes, tap-dance shoes, high heels, exc.)
Please send an email to info@anthroeiou.org if you plan on using any props so we are aware and ready to accommodate.

Behavior

Any aggressive or bullying behavior will NOT be tolerated.
Consequences of this behavior can result in disqualification of dance events, or even blacklisting from future AEIOU conventions.
If you witness any behaviors like this, please contact either lead staff of dance events, con security, or email info@anthroeiou.org

Sick/nervous group member? The show can go on!

Groups who qualify for finals may substitute or drop one individual in finals as long as it affects less than half the group (i.e. a 2 person group must find a substitute in case one person cannot perform, but a 3-person group can either drop or substitute a member).

Have fun!

In the end, remember most of all: This is just for fun! If you don't get in, don't get discouraged. We're all dancers here, and the world is our stage; not just this one. Good luck, and see you out there on the dance floor!

Code of Conduct

All competitors also agree to follow our Code of Conduct.

Judging Criteria

Some of the aspects our judges will be looking for; some judges may consider different aspects more important than others! There will be a new judging system coming in the future!

Foundation

Your musicality: How well does the character of the dance/choreo fit with or emphasize the character of the music?
Your flow: How well do you transition from one part of your performance to the next?
Your execution: How clean/precise are your moves?

Variety

Your diversity: Are you mixing up the moves in your performance?
Your tempo: Are you dancing at the same speed the entire time, or changing it up occasionally?
Your levels: The use of your y axis. Are you changing up your stance while performing your moves? (Standing, jumping, bending, crouching, being on the floor, etc.)

Technique

Your complexity and finesse: Are you challenging yourself and showing off your skill through your moves?
Your traveling: When navigating your space, are you employing any footwork (spinning, gliding, housing, leaping, etc.) or merely walking around?

Stage Presence

Your facing: Are you performing to the entire audience and not just front and center?
Audience: How well are you captivating the crowd? Are they anticipating your next move with bated breath?

Sportsmanship

All competitors will start with a full score. This score will only drop if you provide an unsportsmanlike experience to staffers or competitors, before or during the competition.