LEGADO2023

INTERNATIONAL MEXICAN FOLK DANCE COMPETITION

FLOREO 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 CATEGORY ONLY.

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

AWARDS PER CATEGORY

1st Place $400 + 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

  • Props, other than ropes, will not be 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

  • Performers 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

Floreadores can choose one of the following sones. The routine must be adapted for the “stage.”

El Toro Coquito, La Charreada, El Cuatro, El Relampago, El Pasajero

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 performer may continue or redo the number.

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

  • Competing performers 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 using 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.