LEGADO2023

INTERNATIONAL MEXICAN FOLK DANCE COMPETITION

COUPLES COMPETITION INFORMATION

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

All ages are as of September 10, 2023.
Participants will only be allowed to perform in the category corresponding to their age. A birth certificate & school I.D. or valid state I.D. must be presented on the day of the competition at CHECK-IN.
Participants may participate in ONE GROUP and ONE CATEGORY ONLY.
All participants, including directors and faculty, must sign a liability waiver upon arrival. NO EXCEPTIONS.

AWARDS PER CATEGORY

1st Place $800 + Plaque

2nd Place Plaque

3rd Place Plaque

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A PARTICIPATION MEDAL.

THE STAGE

STAGE DIMENSIONS: 52 FEET WIDE BY 38 FEET DEEP

SIDE STAGES ARE OFF-LIMITS.

VENUE: DOWNEY THEATRE

8435 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241

PROPS

No props allowed.
Please do not build props backstage, as this can be hazardous to the performers.

FIRE, CONFETTI, STREAMERS, PAINT, POWDER, CHALK, ETC.

LEGADO does not allow the use of fire, confetti, streamers, paint, powder, or chalk. If you are using another substance (glitter, water, etc) that you think MIGHT be an issue, please contact us and ask us before registering.

LIGHTING

Groups will not be allowed to request special lighting.
General lighting will be provided.

MUSIC

“Sones de Occidente” (Pacific Coast)

Played LIVE by Mariachi Los Reyes

Round 1 - Sones de Colima (Below is the list of 5 sones that may be played in this round)
El Relampago, El Camino Real de Colima, El Pitayero, El Pedregal, Las Comaltecas
Round 2 - Sones de Jalisco (Below is the list of 3 sones that may be played in this round)
La Charreada, El Toro Coquito, El Tapatio
Round 3 - Sones Abajeños (Can be danced as Colima or Jalisco - couple’s choice)
(Below is the list of 2 sones that may be played in this round)
El Cuatro, El Pasajero, Los Arrieros

COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. NO EXCEPTIONS. However, name changes will be allowed if necessary.
All competition fees are per person.
Registered teachers/studio owners cannot perform in the competition.
Judges may stop a number in progress and request that it be repeated. If the theatre’s equipment fails, the group may continue or redo the number.
All numbers must appear according to the scheduled sequence unless a Legado Stage Manager grants permission otherwise.
Competing dancers should be ready 30 minutes before their scheduled competition time. You will be expected to perform if the competition runs ahead of schedule.
THE SCHEDULE WILL BE EMAILED THE DAY BEFORE THE COMPETITION AT 9:00 PM.
All attendees authorize the use of their images in photos and videos for any and all advertising or promotional purposes for the Legado Competition.
Entries are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Competition is limited to the time available.
Legado reserves the right to change all rules and regulations without notice. All questions that arise are resolved at the discretion of the Legado Director.

COUPLES COMPETITION INFORMATION

All ages are as of September 10, 2023.

Participants will only be allowed to perform in the category corresponding to their age. A birth certificate & school I.D. or valid state I.D. must be presented on the day of the competition at CHECK-IN.

Participants may participate in ONE GROUP and ONE CATEGORY ONLY.

All participants, including directors and faculty, must sign a liability waiver upon arrival. NO EXCEPTIONS.

AWARDS PER CATEGORY

1st Place $800 + Plaque

2nd Place Plaque

3rd Place Plaque

THE STAGE

STAGE DIMENSIONS: 52 FEET WIDE BY 38 FEET DEEP

SIDE STAGES ARE OFF-LIMITS.

VENUE: DOWNEY THEATRE

8435 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241

PROPS

No props allowed.

Please do not build props backstage, as this can be hazardous to the performers.

FIRE, CONFETTI, STREAMERS, PAINT, POWDER, CHALK, ETC.

LEGADO does not allow the use of fire, confetti, streamers, paint, powder, or chalk. If you are using another substance (glitter, water, etc) that you think MIGHT be an issue, please contact us and ask us before registering.

LIGHTING

Groups will not be allowed to request special lighting.

General lighting will be provided.

MUSIC

“Sones de Occidente” (Pacific Coast)

Played LIVE by Mariachi Los Reyes

Round 1 - Sones de Colima (Below is the list of 5 sones that may be played in this round)

El Relampago, El Camino Real de Colima, El Pitayero, El Pedregal, Las Comaltecas

Round 2 - Sones de Jalisco (Below is the list of 3 sones that may be played in this round)

La Charreada, El Toro Coquito, El Tapatio

Round 3 - Sones Abajeños (Can be danced as Colima or Jalisco - couple’s choice)

(Below is the list of 2 sones that may be played in this round)

El Cuatro, El Pasajero, Los Arrieros

COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. NO EXCEPTIONS. However, name changes will be allowed if necessary.

All competition fees are per person.

Registered teachers/studio owners cannot perform in the competition.

Judges may stop a number in progress and request that it be repeated. If the theatre’s equipment fails, the group may continue or redo the number.

All numbers must appear according to the scheduled sequence unless a Legado Stage Manager grants permission otherwise.

Competing dancers should be ready 30 minutes before their scheduled competition time. You will be expected to perform if the competition runs ahead of schedule.

THE SCHEDULE WILL BE EMAILED THE DAY BEFORE THE COMPETITION AT 9:00 PM.

All attendees authorize the use of their images in photos and videos for any and all advertising or promotional purposes for the Legado Competition.

Entries are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Competition is limited to the time available.

Legado reserves the right to change all rules and regulations without notice. All questions that arise are resolved at the discretion of the Legado Director.