Dear Competitors, It is with great pleasure that we invite you to attend the American Star Ball dance competition,

to be held at the Golden Nugget Resort and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ, May 18-20,2012. This competition is open to all registered professional and amateur dancers. All the information and entry forms needed are within this booklet. If we have overlooked anything or if there is any additional information needed, please do not hesitate to contact us at the address or phone numbers provided. If you decide not to go on package, we have a block of rooms reserved and you can make your reservations directly with the hotel at (800) 777-8477 and tell them you are with the American Star Ball. Book your hotel rooms early our block is only available until May 10th, or until it is sold out, whichever happens first. The deadline for entries is May 1, 2012. We will be unable to accept professional or amateur entries that are not received in time to be printed in the program. We go to print at 8am on May 14, so please have your entries in on time if you intend to compete professionally or would like your entries counted towards the top teacher awards. We will be having a nifty fifty drawing for all Pro/Am teachers and also a scavenger hunt for all participants in the competition, so be sure to bring a bag with anything you can think of, from rubber bands to postage stamps. You never know what we will be asking for. We hope that you will join us, and we will do our utmost to make your experience a memorable and enjoyable one. We look forward to seeing you once again at the American Star Ball. Sincerely Susan Ardary Roxanne Ardary Camille Kravets Phone: (856)255-5311 Email: amstarball@gmail.com

American Star Ball Tentative Schedule of Events Golden Nugget, Atlantic City May 18 - 20, 2012
Organizer's Phone: (856)255-5311 Email: amstarball@gmail.com

Session 1 Friday Matinee (9:00am) May 18 (dressy casual) Pro/am and Adult Amateur American Rhythm Single Dance Divisions Pro/am and Adult Amateur American Rhythm Mult-Dance Division Session 2 Friday Evening (7:00pm) May 18 (dressy casual) Pro/Am and Amateur solos Pro/am and Adult Amateur (B & C) American Rhythm Championships & Scholarships Professional Rising Star Package holders reception Session 3 Saturday Matinee (8:00am) May 19 (dressy casual) Pro/am and Adult Amateur International Latin Divisions (except Amateur A Open Championships) Pro/am and Adult Amateur American Smooth Divisions Session 4 Saturday Evening (8:00pm) May 19 (Formal) Amateur A Open Standard Scholarship Championships Amateur A Open Latin Scholarship Championships Professional Open Showcases Professional Open Smooth, Rhythm, Standard and Latin Divisions Professional Show Professional and Package holders Party Session 5 Sunday Morning (8:00am) May 20 (dressy casual) All Pro/Am and Adult Amateur International Standard Divisions (Except Amateur A Open Championships) Top Teacher and Student Awards Session 6 Sunday Afternoon (2:00pm) May 20 Children's American Smooth Children's American Rhythm Children's International Standard Children's International Latin Children's Session

www.AmericanStarBall.com

Pro/Am Single and Multi-Dance Events

* Age Divisions: A1 (19-30)
A2 (31-40) A3 (41-50) B1 (51-60) C1 (71-80) C2 (81+) age categories may be merged if there are less than three entries competitors may dance 2 consecutive age groups (see rule # 13 ) B2 (61-70)

**Levels:

Newcomer (first time competitor or less than 30 hrs of lessons), Pre-Bronze, Bronze 1, Full Bronze, Open Bronze, Pre-Silver, Silver 1, Full Silver, Open Silver, Pre-Gold, Gold 1, Open Gold ** competitors may dance up to 3 consecutive levels and 1 open (see rule # 14 )

Men will compete against the ladies if there are less than 3 entries of either sex in the event. Costumes may be worn in all categories however, no thongs are permitted. Materials danced must coincide with any NDCA approved step list. No lifts are permitted.

Pro/Am Championships
Age Divisions: A (19-50) B (51-70) C (71 and Over) Levels: Closed Bronze, Closed Silver, Closed Gold, Open Bronze, Open Silver, Open Gold
Open Gold Championship is World Pro/Am Dancesport Series Qualifier

Pro/Am Scholarships ($200 $150 - $100)

Closed Bronze & Closed Silver Age Divisions: Open to All - All Levels All Ages
A (19-50) B (51 and Over)

Rules for Championships and Scholarships Levels and ages may be merged in the event of insufficient entries Championships and Scholarships are unisex competitions. May enter only one age category May enter one closed division and one open division Must dance the corresponding single dances in the division and levels entered. Must dance the highest level in which single dances were entered.

Pro/Am Solos
May not exceed 2 minutes music must be provided on an individual CD Lifts are permitted

Collegiate Competitor Package

Only $80 per couple includes a weekend pass for all competitive sessions including the Saturday night events and professional show, compete in up to 8 entries in single dance or multi-dance events within 2 consecutive levels up to the Pre-Champ Division. Limited to ages 16 to 29. Proof of age and valid student ID required, meals and hotel not included.. Scheduled to dance during Amateur Events.

Amateur Adult and Collegiate Single Dance Events

Collegiate Age Division: A (16-29) Proof of age and valid student ID required Adult Amateur Age Divisions: A(19-34) B(35-54) C(55+)
competitors may dance 2 consecutive age groups (see rule #13) Full

**Levels: Newcomer (first time competitor or less than 30 hrs of lessons), Pre-Bronze, Bronze 1,
Bronze, Open Bronze, Pre-Silver, Silver 1, Full Silver, Open Silver, Pre-Gold, Gold 1, Open Gold ** Adult competitors may dance up to 3 consecutive levels (see rule #14) Costumes may be worn in all categories however, no thongs are permitted. Materials danced must coincide with any NDCA approved step list. No lifts are permitted.

Amateur Adult and Collegiate Adult Multi-Dance Events

Age Divisions:
A(19-34) B(35-54) C(55+) Adult competitors may dance 2 consecutive age groups (see rule #13 ) Collegiate competitors dance in A category only, proof of age and valid school ID required. Bronze, Silver, Gold Novice Open (3 dance) , Open Pre-Championship(4 dance), Open Championship

Levels: Syllabus -2 dance

Competitors may dance up to 2 consecutive levels Costumes may be worn in all categories however, no thongs are permitted. Materials danced must coincide with any NDCA approved step list. No lifts are permitted. With the exception of Open International Championships (A division), all adult and collegiate Amateurs will compete in the same session as the corresponding Pro/Am Adult divisions. Open Amateur Latin and Standard Championships (A division) will be Scholarship events

Awards: 1st $300 - 2nd $200 - 3rd $100 **Championship entries fees are not included in the Collegiate Competitor Package

Amateur Solos
May not exceed 2 minutes music must be provided on an individual CD Lifts are permitted

Children's Divisions - Sunday

Levels- Single Dances: $15.00 per Dance PB-Pre-Bronze, B-Closed Bronze, OB-Open Bronze S - Closed Silver, OS - Open Silver, G - Closed Gold, OG - Open Gold Open Multi Dances: Pre-Champ (4 dances) (C/S/R/J) (W/T/F/Q) Open (5 dances ) (C/S/R/P/J) (W/T/VW/F/Q) Age Divisions: Amateur Couple: V (Under 10) P (10-11) J (12-13) T (14-15) Y (16-18) Ladies Singles: (partner's name must be listed) LV-Under 10, LP (10-11), LJ (12-13), LT (14-15), LY (16-18) Gentleman Singles: (partner's name must be listed) Add a G in front of the age group (ex: GV or GY) Early Bird Special $10.00 per dance entries are received with payment by April 24th

($20.00 per event) ($30.00 per event)

Dances During Sunday's Events Amateur Couple or Pro/Am

Pro-Am Juniors have the option of dancing during the adult Pro/Am sessions. Awards Plaque available upon request $20 per trophy American: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Hustle, Salsa International: Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Jive, Paso Doble

Junior Open International Latin Scholarship

($35.00 per event) Open to Ages 10 - 15 only. Children dancing in any Youth division are not eligible for this event. 1st - $200 2nd - $175 3rd - $150 Rules: In order to avoid errors, and to correspond with the computer
1. Entries must be made on New Jersey State Open entry forms 2. Names of both partners must be listed for entry to be accepted. 3. Juniors must dance in division entered. 4. No changes will be made at the event. 5. Parents will not be permitted in or around the line-up area. 6. NDCA costuming rules are recommended Children are expected to be on their best behavior while attending the Competition. They are not permitted to run around or carry on in the Ballroom or the Hotel in general. Teachers must supervise the children at all times. Any complaints about a child will result in the child being prohibited from dancing and evicted from the Competition area. No refunds will be made under these circumstances.

Professional Division Awards

Open Standard,
st

1 - $1000 2 - $700 3 - $500 4 - $400 5 - $300 6th - $200 A $200 bonus will be awarded to any Open Professional Finalist with over 50 pro/am entries 1st - $400 2nd - $300 3rd - $250 4th - $200 5th - $150 6th - $100

Open Latin,
nd

Open American Smooth,

rd th

th

Open American Rhythm

Rising Star Standard, Rising Star Latin, Rising Star American Smooth, Rising Star American Rhythm Professional Open Showcase
3rd - $250 4th - $200

1 - $400

st

2 - $300

nd

5th - $150

6th - $100

Professional entries not received in time to be printed in the program will be returned.
We do not accept professional write in entries

Top Teacher Awards

Minimum entries 1 Place 250 $3000 nd 2 Place 225 $2000 3rd Place 200 $1000 4th Place 175 $ 800 th 5 Place 150 $ 600 6th Place 125 $ 500 th 7 Place 100 $ 400 8th Place 75 $ 300 th 9 Place 50 $ 200 10th Place 50 $ 100 To qualify for Top Teacher, you must be on a Package. Entries must be in printed program.
st

Point System
Pro/am - one, two & three dance events
1 point per entry 1st Place 8 points 5th 4 points nd th 2 Place 7 points 6 3 points 3rd Place 6 points 7th 2 points th th 4 Place 5 points 8 1 point 1 Point for each recall from Preliminary Rounds

Pro/am - four & five dance Multi-Dance events

5 points per entry 1st Place 16 points 5th 8 points nd th 2 Place 14 points 6 6 points 3rd Place 12 points 7th 4 points th th 4 Place 10 points 8 2 point 2 Points for each recall from Preliminary Rounds uncontested entries receive half points Pro/am points will be based on same point system as Top Teacher

Wholesale Package Price List Deadline: May 1, 2012

No fighting with hotel over rooms, no searching for a seat, no figuring out which session tickets are needed, no waiting in line for tickets. We do it all for you! ****** Very Important: The group rate is only available until May 10th. Package orders need to be received with payment by the Deadline so we can secure your hotel accommodations at the group rate. Late registrations may incur additional charges based on the hotel's regular room rate at that time and will be billed to you accordingly. *******

Package A ( May 17th- 20th)

Hotel Room Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights Dinner Friday & Saturday Evenings Midnight Reception Friday & Saturday Breakfast Friday, Saturday & Sunday Reserved seating to All Sessions #A1 - Single Occupancy $895 per person #A2 - Double $695 per person

Package B (May 18th -20th)

Hotel Room Friday and Saturday night Dinner Friday & Saturday Evenings Midnight Reception Friday & Saturday Breakfast Saturday & Sunday Reserved seating to all sessions #B1 - Single Occupancy $775 per person #B2 - Double $615 per person

Package C (May 18th-19th)

Hotel room Friday night Dinner Friday Evening Welcome Reception Friday Night Breakfast Saturday Reserved seating to session 1, 2&3 #C1 - Single Occupancy $360 per person #C2 - Double $300 per person

Package D (May 19th- 20th)

Hotel room Saturday night Dinner Saturday Evening Midnight Reception Saturday Breakfast Sunday Reserved seating to session 3,4&5 #D1 - Single Occupancy $455 per person #C2 - Double $355 per person

Banquet & Session 4 (Saturday Evening) - $100

If attending with a studio or your teacher, a mark up should be expected on all items to cover the loss of studio income and teaching hours along with teacher's salary, time, travel and expenses.

Hotel Accommodations Golden Nugget (800) 777-8477

For those of you planning to stay at the Hotel, but not saying on package, we have reserved a block of rooms at the Golden Nugget at the following rates (taxes and surcharges are additional): Thursday, May 17: $69 Saturday, May 19th: $169 Firday, May 18th: $99 Sunday, May 20th: $69 All room rates are subject to a 14% sales tax and $5.00 per night tourism fee. If you are not on a package, please make your reservations directly with the Hotel by May 10th, and tell them you are with the American Star Ball to receive the group rate. The group rate will only be available until May 10th, or until our block is sold out, whichever happens first. Late reservations may not receive the discount and you may be charged the regular hotel room rate at that time.

Wholesale Price List Deadline: May 1, 2011

If attending with a studio or your teacher, a mark up should be expected on all items to cover the loss of studio income and teaching hours along with teacher's salary, time, travel and expenses.

General Admission
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Program Jr & collegiate (sessions 1,2,3,5,6) Jr & Collegiate (session 4) $20 $25 $20 $55 $20 $15 $20 $10 $25

Registration Fees
Single Dances 2 Dance 3 Dance Pro/Am Champ. Pro/Am Scholarship Amateur Pre-Champ Amateur Championship Amat (A) Schol. Champ. Solos Junior & Youth Single Jr & Youth Pre-Champ Jr & Youth Championship Jr & Youth Scholarship Professional Showcase Open Professional Rising Star Professional $30 per dance $35 per event $40 per event $60 per event $75 per event $45 per event $60 per event $60 per event* $60 per event $15 per dance* $20 per event* $30 per event* $35 per event* $70 per dance* $90 per event* $70 per event*

Banquet & Session 4 $100

Awards Plaque

$20 per trophy

Note: Registration entry fees do NOT include admission to the ballroom, except for those noted with *

Program Advertising Advertisements and Congratulatory notices are black and white and placed in the program at the following rates. (All ads must be camera ready) Full Page Half page Quarter page Eighth Page $200 $100 $75 $50

Rules and Regulations.

1. All persons attending this competition, whether as spectators, competitors or guest of officials, hereby release the Organizers, the NDCA, their officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and any other people connected with this event, from any and all liability for damage to or loss of personal property, sickness or injury from whatever source, legal entanglements, imprisonment, death or financial loss, which might occur while participating in this event. All attendees will be aware of the risks of participation, and understand that they participate at their own risk 2. No responsibility for the loss or theft of personal belongings left in the changing rooms, ballroom, practice spaces or any hotel rooms will be accepted by the Organizers, NDCA or the Hotel 3. All persons attending the competition shall be bound by the NDCA rules and attending the events are automatically obliged to adhere to them. 4. No video taping or filming will be allowed, however, a professional video company will be on hand to video your dancing 5. It is understood that anyone in the ballroom may be photographed or video taped and it may be shown elsewhere. Anyone attending this event consents to be photographed and/or video taped and waves any and all claims and rights to the use of the photos or videos. 6. All completed forms and full payment must be received by the deadline. Payments must accompany entries. 7. Entry fees must be paid before competing. 8. Entry fees do not include admission to the ballroom. Non-Package holders competing or spectating, will be required to purchase General Admission Tickets. 9. All categories and events are subject to a reasonable registration and the Organizers reserve the right to reduce by half, the advertised prize money, combine, merge or cancel any heats or events with insufficient entries. 10. All Professional and amateur couples must be registered with the NDCA. NDCA registration forms are available from <www.ndca.org> or Ms. Eleanor Wiblin, PO Box 22018, Provo, Utah 84602. 11. All cancellations must be made in writing to the organizers. Cancellations made up to 10 days prior to the event will receive a refund within 30 days after the event. A $75 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be given within 10 days of the event. No substitutions of entries will be allowed. Absolutely no refunds will be given at the event. Refunds or exchanges cannot be made on plaques, trophies or general admission tickets. 12. The Chairman of Judges shall be responsible for decisions concerning ties or any problem arising over marks. Any questions or discrepancy of results are to be addressed immediately after the results of the event are given. The decision of the Chairman shall be final. 13. A student may enter a younger age category in addition to their normal age division, but not an older one. 14. A student may dance in three consecutive divisions; for example: Full Bronze Tango, Pre-Silver Tango and Silver one Tango, but not Full Silver Tango. 15. Teachers may not enter two students in the same category. 16. Collegiate must be under 29 years young and have a current valid ID card. 17. Costumes may be worn, but are not required in all categories. No thongs are permitted. It is recommended that children follow the NDCA costuming requirements. 18. If in the opinion of the organizers, a costume is deemed inappropriate, the competitor will have the option of changing costumes or withdrawing from the competition. No refunds will be issued in this situation. The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any competitor who fails to rectify a costuming warning. 19. The organizers reserve the right right to refuse admission to person or persons who have violated any of the above rules at any recognized NDCA event. 20. These rules and regulations may be amended at the discretion of the organizers. Any changes will be provided via the web site <www.americanstarball.com>

Deadline May 1, 2012

American Star Ball

Pro-Am Entry Form
Phone: 856-255-5311 Web: www.americanstarball.com Email: amstarball@gmail.com

Studio:
M ail to:

Phone: Cell:
Email: State:

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Studio Individual

Name: Address City:

Man
(Las t) (Firs t)

NDCA Number

Yes No Trophy Yes No

Pk g # Pk g #

Lady
NDCA Number

Trophy

Levels
N PB B1 FB OB New comer Pre-Bronze Bronze 1 Full Bronze Open Bronze PS S1 FS OS Pre-Silver Silver 1 Full Silver Open Silver PG G1 FG OG Pre-Gold Gold 1 Full Gold Open Gold

Entry Form Codes for Age Categories

A1 (19-30) A2 (31-40) A3 (41-50) B1 (51-60) V (9 and Under) T (14-15) B2 (61-70) P (10-11) Y (16-18) C1 (71 -80) J (12-13) C2 (81 and Over) Age categories may be merged if there are less than three (3) entries.

Single Dances
W W W W W T T T T T F F F F F

Competitor:

(circle one) Lady Gent

Number of Single Dances ________ Entry Fees $_______

Note: Students may dance up to 3 consecutive levels and 1 open. You can enter only 2 consecutive age groups. See Rules and Regulations for details. Sm ooth Rhythm Standard Latin Age Level Age Level Age Level Age Level V V V V V P P P P P C R SW ME MA SA H C R SW ME MA SA H C R SW ME MA SA H C R SW ME MA SA H C R SW ME MA SA H B WC Sal B WC Sal B WC Sal B WC Sal B WC Sal W W W W W T V F Q T V F Q T V F Q T V F Q T V F Q C S R P J C S R P J C S R P J C S R P J C S R P J

Multi-Dances
Age Level

Num be r of 2 Dance Eve nts ________ Num ber of 3 Dance Events ________ Entry Fees $_________
Age Level

Sm ooth (W/F) (T/V) (W/T/F) (W/F) (T/V) (W/T/F) (W/F) (T/V) (W/T/F)

Rhythm (C/R) (S/B) (C/R/S) (C/R) (S/B) (C/R/S) (C/R) (S/B) (C/R/S)

Age

Level

Standard (W/Q) (F/T) (W/F/Q) (W/Q) (F/T) (W/F/Q) (W/Q) (F/T) (W/F/Q)

Age

Level

Latin (C/R) (S/J) (C/S/R) (C/R) (S/J) (C/S/R) (C/R) (S/J) (C/S/R)

Championships Unisex

Students may enter only one age group, one closed division, and one open division To be eligible for Championships students must dance the corresponding single dances in the divisions and levels entered Cham pions hip Age Divisions: A (19-50) B (51-70) C (71+) Cham pions hip Close d Divis ions : Bronze (CB), Silver (CS), Gold (CG) Open Divis ions : Bronze (OB), Silver (OS), **Gold (OG)
Age Level

Sm ooth (W/T/F/VW) (W/T/F/VW)

Age

Level

Rhythm (C/R/SW/B/MA) (C/R/SW/B/MA)

Age

Level

Standard (W/T/F/VW/QS) (W/T/F/VW/QS)

Age

Level

Latin (C/S/R/PD/J) (C/S/R/PD/J)

**Open Gold Championships are World Pro-Am DanceSport Series Qualifiers

Scholarships Unisex

Students may enter only one age group in one closed division and one open division

To be eligible for Scholarships students must dance the corresponding single dances in the divisions and levels entered Scholarship Clos ed Divisions : Bronze (B), Silver (S),Close d Scholars hip Age Divisions: A (19-50) B (51+) Open Division: Open to All (O)
Age Level

Sm ooth (W/T/F/VW) (W/T/F/VW)

Age

Level

Rhythm (C/R/SW/B/MA) (C/R/SW/B/MA)

Age

Level

Standard (W/T/F/VW/QS) (W/T/F/VW/QS)

Age

Level

Latin (C/S/R/PD/J) (C/S/R/PD/J)

Solos & Showcases

Age Level Dance

(Time Limit: 2 1/2 minutes) Solos are danced throughout the session of the style entered

Entries received without payments will be returned

Entry Fees do NOT include admission into the ballroom Paym ent e nclos ed $_____________ Check M one y Orde r

Entry Fees $_________

Mail and Make Payable To: American Star Ball

223 Club House Drive, Willingboro, NJ 08046

Deadline May 1, 2012

American Star Ball

Amateur Couple and Student-Student Entry Form
Phone: 856-255-5311 Web: www.americanstarball.com Email: amstarball@gmail.com

Studio or Coach:
M ail to:

Phone: Cell: Email:

State:

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Circle One Studio Individual

Name Address City:

Man
(Las t) (Firs t)

Zip

Yes No
NDCA or USABDA

Trophy
Yes No

Pk g # Pk g #

Lady
NDCA or USABDA

Trophy

Couple Trophy

Single Dance Events - $30 per Dance

Levels
N PB B1 FB OB
Age

Number of Single Dances ________ Entry Fees $_______

Ages
Gold 1 Full Gold Open Gold A B C

New comer Pre-Bronze Bronze 1 Full Bronze Open Bronze

Level

S1 FS OS

Silver 1 Full Silver Open Silver

G1 FG OG

(19-34) (35-54) (55 and Over)

Competitors Under 19 can use the Children's Divisions Entry Form and dance during the Children's events.

Circle Dances to Enter

Sm ooth W T F V W T F V W T F V
Age Level

P P P

Rhythm C R SW ME MA SA H C R SW ME MA SA H C R SW ME MA SA H

Age

Level

B WC Sal B WC Sal B WC Sal

Standard Age W T V F Q W T V F Q W T V F Q

Level

Latin C S R P J C S R P J C S R P J

Multi-Dance Events
Age Category Dance Divisions

A (19 - 34)

B - (35 - 54)

C - (55 +)
Entry Fees

Note: Amateurs may dance up to 2 consecutive levels. You can enter only 2 consecutive age groups. Costumes may be w orn in all categories

Circle Age and Dances to Enter Multi-Dance Events Standard Latin Smooth
(W/Q) (F/T) (W/Q) (F/T) (W/Q) (F/T) W/F/Q W/T/F/Q W/T/VW/F/Q (C/R) (S/J) (C/R) (S/J) (C/R) (S/J) C/S/R C/S/R/J C/S/R/PD/J (W/F) (T/V) (W/F) (T/V) (W/F) (T/V) W/T/F W/T/F/V W/T/F/V

Rhythm
(C/R) (S/B) (C/R) (S/B) (C/R) (S/B) C/R/S C/R/S/B C/R/S/B/M

A A A A A A

B B B B B B

C C C C C C

Syllabus Bronze 2-Dance $35 Syllabus Silver 2 Dance $35 Syllabus Gold 2 Dance $35 Novice Open 3 Dance $40 Pre-Champ and Championships Pre-Championship $45 Championship $60

Solos & Showcases

Level Age Dance

(Time Limit: 2 1/2 minutes) Solos are danced throughout the session of the style entered Entry Fee= $60 per solo

Entries received without payments will be returned

Entry Fees do NOT include admission into the ballroom Paym ent e nclos ed $_____________ Check M one y Orde r

Style

Circle One

Smooth Rhythm Standard Latin Smooth Rhythm Standard Latin

Mail and Make Payable To: American Star Ball

223 Club House Drive, Willingboro, NJ 08046

Release Form
All persons attending this event, w hether as spectator, Official, studio employee or guests of the organizers shall be bound by the rules of NJ State Open as w ell as the NDCA rules and by attending this event, automatically become obliged to adhere to them. American Star Ball, the Hotel and NDCA accept no responsibility for any loss or theft of articles left in changing rooms, Ballroom or Hotel rooms nor for any loss or injury sustained by persons attending this event. The submission of this entry form expressly and irrevocably w aves any claim or claims arising from any loss or injury incurred at this event. Participants and Spectators do so at their ow n risk.

Gentleman

Lady

Deadline May 1, 2012

American Star Ball

Collegiate Entry Form
Phone: 856-255-5311 Web: www.americanstarball.com Email: amstarball@gmail.com

University:
M ail to:

Phone: Cell: Email:

State:

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Circle One Coach Individual

Name Address City:

Man
(Las t) (Firs t)

Zip

Yes No
NDCA

Trophy @ $20 Yes No Trophy @ $20

Lady
NDCA

Couple Trophy @ $20

New Jersey State Open Collegiate Events $80.00 Per Couple

Includes up to 8 entries in the single dances or multi-dance events up to the Pre-Championship level. Includes admission to the Ballroom for all sessions, including the Saturday night professional events. Competitors must be betw een the ages of 16 29 w ith a valid current Student ID. Couples may dance up tw o consecutive levels. Costumes may be w orn in all categories. Submit copy of drivers license and student ID w ith entry form.

Single Dance Events

Levels
N PB B1 FB OB
Age

New comer Pre-Bronze Bronze 1 Full Bronze Open Bronze

Level

S1 FS OS

Silver 1 Full Silver Open Silver

G1 FG OG

Gold 2 Full Gold Open Gold

Number of Single Dance Events ________

Circle Dances to Enter

A1 Sm ooth W T F V W T F V
Age Level

P P

Rhythm C R SW ME MA SA H C R SW ME MA SA H

Age

Level

B WC Sal B WC Sal

Standard Latin Age Level W T V F Q C S R P J W T V F Q C S R P J

Multi-Dance Events
Note: Amateurs may dance up to 2 consecutive levels. Costumes may be w orn in all categories

Circle Dances to Enter

Age Dance Divisions

Standard
A A A A A Syllabus Bronze 2 Dance Syllabus Silver 2 Dance Syllabus Gold 2 Dance Novice Open 3 Dance Pre-Championship (W/Q) (F/T) (W/Q) (F/T) (W/Q) (F/T) W/F/Q W/T/F/Q

Latin
(C/R) (S/J) (C/R) (S/J) (C/R) (S/J) C/S/R C/S/R/J

Smooth
(W/F) (T/V) (W/F) (T/V) (W/F) (T/V) W/T/F W/T/F/V

Rhythm
(C/R) (S/B) (C/R) (S/B) (C/R) (S/B) C/R/S C/R/S/B

Number of Multi-Dance Events

Open Scholarship Championships

Danced Saturday evening. Entry Fees are additional per event.

Entry Fees
C/S/R/PD/J W/T/F/V C/R/S/B/M

Championships

$60 per event

W/T/VW/F/Q

Hotel Accommodations
Golden Nugget Reservation Line: (800) 777-8477
Mention you are w ith the American Star Ball to receive the group rate. Deadline for reservations for the group rate Is May 10, or until our block is sold out. So book early!

Entries received without payments will be returned

Submit entry form, signed release form, and a copy of both partners drivers license and valid student ID w ith payment. Paym ent e nclos ed $_____________ Check M one y Orde r

Mail and Make Payable To:

American Star Ball 223 Club House Drive, Willingboro, NJ 08046

Deadline May 1, 2012

American Star Ball

Professional Entry Form
Phone: 856-255-5311 Web: www.americanstarball.com Email: amstarball@gmail.com

Studio:
M ail to:

Phone: Fax: Email:

State:

( (

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Circle One Studio Individual

Name Address City:

Man
(Las t) (Firs t)

Zip

NDCA NDCA

Pkg # Pkg #

Lady

Payment Must Accompany Entry Form

To Pay By Cre dit Card Pleas e Print:

Paym e nt enclose d $_____________

Che ck

M oney Order

Credit Card

Card Holder Nam e : ________________________________________________________________

Card Number: ____________________________________________

Expiration Date: ________________

Billing Address __________________________________________________ Zip Code ______________ CCV ____________

Professional entries not received in time to be printed in the program will be returned. We do not accept professional write-in entries.

Professional Open Events

Open American Smooth Open American Rhythm Open International Standard Open International Latin Rising Star International Standard Rising Star International Latin

Professional Rising Star Events

Rising Star American Smooth Rising Star American Rhythm

Professional One Dance Event

Open Showcase (4 minutes max.) (open to All professionals including Theater Arts and Segue couples)

Accounting
Open Entries Open Showcase Rising Star Entries $90 $70 $70 Grand Total
A one time $200 Bonus will be awarded to any professional couple making the finals with over 50 Adult Pro/Am Entries.

$ $ $ $

Entries must be listed in printed program.

All persons attending this event, w hether as spectator, Official, studio employee or guests of the organizers shall be bound by the competition and the NDCA rules and by attending this event, automatically become obliged to adhere to them. American Star Ball, LLC and its officers, and the NDCA accept no responsibility for any loss or theft of articles left in changing rooms, Ballroom or Hotel rooms nor for any loss or injury sustained by persons attending this event. The submission of this entry form expressly and irrevocably w aves any claim or claims arising from any loss or injury incurred at this event

Gentleman

Lady

Discount Deadline April 24, 2012 Deadline May 1, 2012

Phone: 856-255-5311

American Star Ball

Juniors International Entry Form
Web: www.americanstarball.com Email: amstarball@gmail.com

Studio:
M ail to:

Phone: ( Cell: Email:

State:

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Studio Individual

Name: Address: City: Last

1 Man Lady
Single Dances
Age Level

Zip USABDA

First

Pre-Champ

Age

Open

Age

Scholarship

Total Due

C S W T 2 Man Lady

R V

(C/S/R/J) (W/T/F/Q)

(C/S/R/P/J) (W/T/V/F/Q)

(C/S/R/P/J) $________

F Q

Single Dances

Age Level

Pre-Champ

Age

Open

Age

Scholarship

Total Due

C S W T 3 Man Lady

R J P V F Q

(C/S/R/J) (W/T/F/Q)

(C/S/R/P/J) (W/T/V/F/Q)

(C/S/R/P/J) $________

Single Dances

Age Level

Pre-Champ

Age

Open

Age

Scholarship

Total Due

C S W T 4 Man Lady

R J P V F Q

(C/S/R/J) (W/T/F/Q)

(C/S/R/P/J) (W/T/V/F/Q)

(C/S/R/P/J) $________

Single Dances

Age Level

Pre-Champ

Age

Open

Age

Scholarship

Total Due

C S W T 5 Man Lady

R J P V F Q

(C/S/R/J) (W/T/F/Q)

(C/S/R/P/J) (W/T/V/F/Q)

(C/S/R/P/J) $________

Single Dances

Age Level

Pre-Champ

Age

Open

Age

Scholarship

Total Due

C S W T

R J P V F Q

(C/S/R/J) (W/T/F/Q)

(C/S/R/P/J) (W/T/V/F/Q)

(C/S/R/P/J) $________
Che ck M oney Order Credit Card

Payment Must Accompany Entry Form

To Pay By Cre dit Card Pleas e Print:

Paym ent e nclos ed $_____________

Card Holder Nam e: ________________________________________________________________

Card Number: ____________________________________________

Expiration Date: ________________

Billing Address __________________________________________________ Zip Code ______________ CCV ____________

Entries received without payments and signed release forms will be returned
Send Entry Forms, Release Forms, and Check or MO in US funds to: "Am e ricn Star Ball", 223 Club Hous e Drive , Willingboro, NJ 08046

Grand Total This Page

$_____________

Discount Deadline April 24, 2012 Deadline May 1, 2012

Phone: 856-255-5311

American Star Ball

Juniors American and Pro-Am Entry Form
Web: www.americanstarball.com Email: amstarball@gmail.com

Studio:
M ail to:

Phone: ( Cell: Email:

State:

))-

Studio Individual

Name: Address: City: Last

1 Man Lady W T 2 Man Lady W T 3 Man Lady W T 4 Man Lady W T F V C R SW H SA F V C R SW H SA F V C R SW H SA F V C R SW H SA

Zip NDCA # Level Age

First

Children's Pro/Am Divisions

This form are for events danced on Sunday afternoon. Use the Pro/am form if you would like to dance with the Adult Pro/Am

Last
1 Man Lady International American 2 Man Lady International American W W T T V F F Q V W W T T V F F Q V

First

NDCA

Level

Age

C S R

C R SW H SA

C S R

C R SW H SA
Check M one y Orde r Cre dit Card

Payment Must Accompany Entry Form

To Pay By Credit Card Ple ase Print:

Paym ent e nclos ed $_____________

Card Holder Nam e : ________________________________________________________________

Card Number: ____________________________________________

Expiration Date: ________________

Billing Address __________________________________________________ Zip Code ______________ CCV ____________

American Star Ball Release Form

The undersigned, being fully cognizant of the risks inherent in ballroom dancing and exhibitions, shall hereby: 1. Assume all risks of bodily injury (including death) and property damage inherent in attending this event. 2. Release and hold harmless American Star Ball, LLC; Susan Ardary; Roxanne Ardary; Camille Kravets; and/or the National Dance Council of America, Inc. from all liability to me, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin, and against any claim or cause of action which I or anyone claiming by, through or under me, may at any time have against those hereby release, arising out of bodily injury (including death or damage), loss or theft of articles suffered by me while attending this event. 3. Consent to the use and release of his/her name and likeness to be used in photographs, television filming and recording of the event used in connection with the television broadcast, exhibition, distribution or promotion of the event in any manner and by any means, now or in the future by American Star Ball, LLC. and /or its parent, related, affiliated or subsidiary companies; Susan Ardary; Roxanne Ardary; Camille Kravets; or the National Dance Council of America, Inc.* * If any person has an objection to being video taped or the possibility of being seen on these tapes or in any publicity trailers or other use of his or her picture, please notify the organizers of this event in writing thirty days prior to the commencement. Failure to notify will be considered as permission granted. All persons attending this event, whether as spectators or as competitors or as officials or guests of the organizer, shall be bound by both the National Dance Council of America, Inc. rules, as well as, the American Star Ball Rules and Regulations, and by participating in this event, automatically become obligated to adhere to them.
Print Name Signature

American Star Ball

General Admission Tickets Order Form
# Tickets
Adult Ticket Prices

Total Session 1 @ $20.00 Session 2 @ $25.00 Session 3 @ 20.00 Session 4 @ 55.00 Session 4 w/ Grand Banquet @ $100.00 Session 5 @$20.00 Session 6 (juniors) @ $15.00
Junior and Collegiate Tickets
*Proof of Age and Student ID Require d

# Tickets Session 1 @ $10.00 Session 2 @ $10.00 Session 3 @ $10.00 Session 4 @ $30.00

# Tickets Session 4 w/ Banquet @ $75.00 Session 5 @ $10.00 Session 6 @ $10.00 Grand Total Ticket Purchases
General Admission Tickets are Non-Refundable

Name to Hold Tickets Under (please print)_________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________________ Phone:______________________________ Email:_______________________________

Reserved Seating for Saturday Night provided for those purchasing Session 4 with Grand Banquet. Weekend Packages available. Visit the website for more details www.americanstarball.com

Hotel Accommodations
For those of you planning to stay at the Hotel, but not saying on package, we have reserved a block of rooms at Golden Nugget, Atlantic City. Please make your reservations directly with the Hotel at (800) 777-8477 and state you are with the American Star Ball to receive the group rate. The group rate will only be available until May 10, or until our block is sold out, whichever happens first. Late reservations may not receive the discount and you may be charged the regular hotel room rate at that time.

Payment Must Accompany Order Form. Make Check or Money Order Payable to: American Star Ball 223 Club House Dr Willingboro, NJ 08046
Payment enclosed $_____________ (Circle One) Check Money Order Credit Card

To Pay By Credit Card Please Print: Card Holder Nam e: ________________________________________________________________

Card Number: ____________________________________________________ Expiration Date: ________________ Billing Address __________________________________________________ Zip Code ______________ CCV ____________

Payment and signed release form must accompany order form for tickets to be reserved.
Phone: (856)255-5311 Email: amstarball@gmail.com Web: www.americanstarball.com