The Ultimate Solo Dancer/Face of TUDC

2023 Face of TUDC Dancers- Ellie To, Ollie To, Rhea Ora & Vivienne Rothwell

Welcome to the “Ultimate Soloist/Face of TUDC!”

We are so excited to be offering a different type of Solo Dance Competition to TUDC!

The Ultimate Soloist Challenge is a competition held only for soloists, of all levels, all dance styles & all ages. Every soloist in all TUDC regional events, ages six or older, is eligible for the Ultimate Soloist Challenge, to become the Face of TUDC for 2025

To enter the Ultimate Dancer division, the dancer must be registered to compete in at least one solo category at our TUDC solo competition.

From this event, our adjudicators will select finalists to compete for the title of The Ultimate Dancer at our TUDC Finals held on August 17, 2024

The Ultimate Dancer divisions offered are…

  • Senior Ultimate Dancer (15-18yrs)

  • Junior Ultimate Dancer (11-14yrs)

  • Petite Ultimate Dancer (10yrs/u)

Age is taken from the age the dancer will be on Dec 31, 2024

Prizes

Senior & Teen Ultimate Dancer Winner
$250 cash prize
Professional dance photo shoot
2024 Face of TUDC

Junior Ultimate Dancer
Professional dance photo shoot
2024 Face of TUDC

Petite Ultimate Dancer
Professional dance photo shoot
2024 Face of TUDC

The winners photos will be used for TUDC promotions for 2025.

To enter, simply head to any of our solo venues & registration

2019 Winners of Face of TUDC

Far left- Hannah Crinnion

Centre- Isabella Chao

Right- Zoe Jameson

Age Restrictions

AGES ARE DETERMINED BASED ON THE DANCERS YEAR OF BIRTH (the age they will be on Dec 31, 2023).

  • 10 years & under- Petite Division

  • 12 years & under- Junior Division

  • 15 years & under- Teen Division

  • 18 years & under- Senior Division

Finalists will be selected from each age group to compete for the title of “Ultimate Soloist/Face of TUDC” at TUDC finals

Finalists are selected from their performance for strong technique, performance quality & their headshot is considered for photogenic suitability.

How to Enter

  1. Register online and perform at any TUDC regional event throughout this year for the Ultimate Soloist (must be registered in at least one solo event to be eligible to enter the Ultimate Dancer Event)

  2. Prepare a 3 minute routine of any style to perform at the Ultimate Soloist Challenge

  3. Submit a head shot to our email address at the time of entry info@tudc.com.au

Rules


The Ultimate Soloist Challenge is a separate event with an additional entry fee. All entrants must have qualified – performed at a Regional Competition at TUDC.

Any soloist wishing to compete for the Ultimate Soloist competition must pre-register for their respective Regional Competition. There is a fee of $50.00 to register for THE ULTIMATE SOLOIST DANCER.

All entries must include the correct names and ages of all entrants.

Be certain that you are entering CORRECT information when inputting your registration data. This WILL NOT be able to be changed after the schedule is completed.

TUDC reserves the right to add additional competition days/times, if deemed necessary, and also reserves the right to move the competition location if it becomes necessary due to circumstances beyond its control.

Music Device or USB – There must be only ONE routine per USB or device. A back up of all music must be accessible in the event that it is needed.

Time Schedule A time schedule will be e-mailed (provided that an email address was clearly provided on your entry form) no later than seven (7) days before the competition date to all entrants.

Each dancer may compete only ONE solo in this event

Performers MUST be checked in with the Backstage Manager 1 HOUR prior to their scheduled performance time. Failure to do so may result in your routine being disqualified.

Let us know you’re interested. We’d love to have you join us for our Ultimate Soloist Challenge.