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Mar 13–15, 2026
Los Angeles, CA

Charity Dance-Off

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The Charity Dance-Off is a dance contest between dancers. Each round will consist of two dancers battling each other. Music will be random and none of the dancers will know what’s next. After each round, the judges will score each dancer and decide who moves on in the bracket.

In addition, as a separate prize, the audience will be able to vote with donations to our charity! Whoever earns the most money will get their own prize alongside the judged dance winners.

This contest is for improvised dances. Want to do a choreographed dance? Take a look at the Dance Competition!

Format

Each competitor (dancer) will get a set amount of time to dance to a song. The song will be random, and the dancer will not know what the song will be. Then the competitor’s opponent will have the same amount of time to dance to the song. This will repeat for a second song. After the second song, the judges will decide on the winner. This will continue until there is a single winner standing above all other dancers.

For references, please refer to the “Floor War” videos from other conventions like Anthrocon or FWA.

Rules for Competing

Basic Rules

  • No shoes, no shirt, no dancing.
  • No offensive apparel/logos.
  • This is a PG-13 event, please dress accordingly.
  • Be mindful of loose/baggy clothing or accessories that may hinder your dancing or affect other competitors.
  • Fursuiters must have the basics: Head, Tail, and Paws.

Advance Rules

  • DO NOT HIT/TOUCH/ETC your competitor! This will result in disqualification. Remember there is a bubble around them and this is all in fun!
  • No props.
  • No interrupting other dancers’ sets by taking up floor space or interfering with their turn.
  • We ask all dancers to arrive ready to battle. Arrive at least 1 hour before the event start time. If you are not present at roll-call, you will be replaced or disqualified.
  • We only have 16 spots available in the bracket. Prelims may be required if dancer count exceeds available spots.

At any time the Master of Ceremonies or a Judge can stop the dance for a rule violation. At this time you will be disqualified and asked to step away from the dance floor.

Legal

By signing up for this event you agree you’re solely responsible for any kind of injury that may occur to yourself or your person(s) during the event. This includes but is not limited to physical, mental, emotional and/or other.

Code of Conduct

All competitors also agree to follow our Code of Conduct.