DIAMOND STRENGTH ENTERTAINMENT 

INTRODUCTION

 

This is designed to help you prepare for competition and answer any questions you may have about this year’s pageant. Please read this information carefully.

 

This year’s pageant will take place at ROAR, located at 621 Culver Road in Rochester, New York. Registration and the pageant will take place day of, Sunday, October 4th, 2020.

 

If you have questions, please contact Reece Diamond, pageant owner/promoter.

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GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

 

The rules and regulations listed below are to be followed at all times. This applies to all contestants, their dancers, and assistants.

 

ANY RULE OR REGULATION THAT IS BROKEN BY ANY CONTESTANT, DANCER, OR ASSISTANT WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISMISSAL FROM THE PAGEANT AND FORFEITURE OF THE ENTRY FEE.

 

1. Contestants must have reached the age of 21 and be able to show proof of age.

2. The use or dispensing of illegal drugs will not be tolerated.

3. Do not take or borrow anything that does not belong to you. If caught, you will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

4. The uses of fire, water, or glitter are prohibited during any part of the competition.

5. Mr. & Miss Diamond Strength pageant reserves the right to make a decision concerning any matter not covered in these rules and regulations.

6. Any contestant or associates who cause harm or abuse, whether verbal, or physical shall be barred from competing in the Mr. & Miss Diamond Strength Pageant forever. The individual will also forfeit any and all prize winnings.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

Sunday October 4th, 2020:

   12:00P-1:00P     Registration         

   2:00P                   Contestants In    

   3:00P                   Doors Open         

   4:00P                   Pageant Begins    

Contestant talent rehearsal will begin at 1pm; each contestant can be pre-assigned a 15 minute time slot during registration.

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ITEMS TO BRING WITH YOU

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You should bring a lighted make-up mirror and an extension cord as well as any additional lighting that you may need.

 

You should bring your own make-up cloth for applying and removal of make-up. These will not be available at the venue.

 

Please remember, space is limited so only bring what you will need. Individual electric outlets are not guaranteed, so you will probably be sharing, so please keep thing in mind when you are preparing your station.

 

You will be allowed one (1) person, normally a dresser, backstage free of charge. Should you need a second (2nd) dresser backstage, a 2nd dresser badge may be purchased during registration for $5.00.

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POINT SYSTEM

 

TALENT 1-10 points

Talent will be based on:

1. Execution of talent (dance steps, lip-sync, vocal presentation, etc.)

2. Production and background dancers should be in sync with the main entertainer (contestant)

3. Entertainment factor to the judges

4. Prop appropriateness and quality

Talent should not exceed 7 minutes (2.5 minutes set-up, 2.5 minutes break down)

A back up CD must be turned in at registration.

Contestant back up dancers are not allowed in the dressing area until at least 2 numbers prior to their contestant. Points will be deducted from the contestants talent score if this rule is violated.

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CREATIVE FORMALWEAR 1-10 points

1. Any color and style of your choice may be worn however it must be clearly tailored as formalwear

2. The judges will judge you on fit (length and size), style, hair, make-up, and overall total look. Your formalwear should reflect your personality.

3. Rhinestones and other adornments are optional.

4. Gowns must be floor length

 

ON STAGE QUESTION 1-10 points

Contestants will be required to compete in on-stage question. The emcee will have questions submitted by the judges & will ask them in order at the podium. The emcee will read the contestant their chosen question twice and the contestant will have three (3) minutes to respond. The process will continue until all contestants have answered their chosen on-stage question.