Elementary Performing Arts: Group

PERFORMING ARTS - SMALL GROUP (four to twelve participants)

PERFORMING ARTS - LARGE GROUP (thirteen plus participants)

The stage is not accessible to any school group except during performance time. Therefore, it is not available for rehearsals, walkthroughs, or blocking for talent. The stage is never accessible for photos before or after sessions.

Elementary Betas are eligible to compete in Elementary competitions only. They may not compete with Junior Betas in Junior competitions at the state and national level.

The performance has a maximum time limit of 3 minutes.

Performers will have a total time limit of 7 minutes, which includes set up and take down.

Each club may enter Performing Arts - Small Group or Performing Arts - Large Group. A club may not enter both, however, a club may participate in Solo, Duo, Trio and Group.

Competition Guidelines

• An adult/participant must check-in with the judges’ table 15 minutes prior to the competition starting if the club is not listed on the app. If the participants leave prior to the end of the competition, they may forfeit the opportunity to compete.
• An electric piano and a sound system will be provided. Any music used for performance must be given to the sound tech prior to their performance. Individual amps are not provided.
• When a performer is singing, recorded background vocals are not allowed. In addition, when playing an instrument, an accompaniment of the same instrument, is not allowed.
• Lip syncing, defined as pretending to sing in synchronization with recorded vocals, is not allowed (i.e. moving mouth while holding a microphone).
• The performance must be contained to the stage area.
• No audio visual technology is allowed in the talent performance, such as but not limited to video, PowerPoint, slide show, etc.
• Black light performances are discouraged due to the facilities and the inablitiy to turn off lights.
• Acts must clear the stage of any debris following their performance. Water, paint, liquids or other materials that can create a mess are not allowed on stage. However, they may be used to create a work of art. Clean up will be included in the set up/take down time limit.
• Only microphones provided by the audio visual company hired by National Beta may be used. A total of eight handheld microphones will be provided for the performance.
• The dress for participants in the performance must be appropriate. No strapless, or low cut tops, no midriffs showing, and inappropriate removal of clothing will result in a deduction of points.
• Adults may assist in the set up of the performance, but may not participate in any portion of the performance.
• If participating in small group, you must have 4-12 members.
• If participating in large group, you must have 13+ members.
• SAFETY - No use or portrayal of ANY weapons.
• SAFETY - Gymnastic/cheerleading stunts are not allowed with the exception of cartwheels, aerial cartwheels, walk overs, back bends and round-offs performed singularly. No tumbling passes.
• SAFETY - Lifts may be used as long as the feet of the participant being lifted do not go higher than the knees of the person lifting. Lifts may be performed singularly.
• SAFETY - The use of fog machines, fire/open flame, hay, balloons, or confetti is not permitted.
• SAFETY - The use of live animals is strictly prohibited from any National Beta competition (Excluding service animals).
• SAFETY - Throwing items from the stage into the audience is not permitted.
• SAFETY - Wood or metal may not be used in the construction of the scene. However, metal or wooden bases, no taller than 36 inches, can be used to transport and/or support backdrops. Props (table, chairs, bed frame/headboard, etc.) made of wood or metal may be used as intended. Photo/Video Studio Backdrop Background Stands are NOT permitted.
• SAFETY - Only portable, choral risers may be used to elevate participants.
• SAFETY - Skateboards, roller skates, rollerblades or hoverboards are NOT permitted.

  Educational Connections

• Creativity and Innovation
• Communication
• Performing Arts Standards
• Collaboration

How to Enter

• Visit www.betaclub.org/events/conventions and follow directions.

• Register students and then select competitions to enter.

National Eligibility

All Plaques Awarded at State Convention

Judging Criteria