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TEEN DREAM NIGHT COMPETITION INFORMATION PACKET PO Box 459 Mauldin, SC 29662 864-990-1060 [email protected] www.mlkdreamweekend.com JANUARY 15-18, 2010 www.mlkteendreamnight.com
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PO Box 459Mauldin, SC [email protected]
January 15-18, 2010
www.mlkteendreamnight.com
PO Box 459, Mau ld in , SC 29662 • 864-990-1060 • Fax : 864-243-9353in [email protected] • www.mlkdreamweekend.com
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The Empow®ment Zone is honored to be the site for the 2010 Teen Dream Night festivities. As Dr. King so aptly stated during his life, “Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle.” The persistent, stellar efforts of the MLK Dream Weekend committee over the last four years have wondrously set the stage to usher Greenville into a celebratory 5th year event that affords us the awesome opportunity to highlight the talents, skills and gifts of children in the Upstate area on an even greater platform.
MLK Dream Weekend, in conjunction with Empow®ment Zone, will host an event that will celebrate children’s gifts and talents, but also highlight and honor the diversity of those talents. From singing, to stepping, to rapping, poetry, and dancing; all music genres portraying positive messages will be accepted for entry. Each talent category will be judged separately so that judging will be amongst similar talent style.
Date of Finale: Saturday, January 16, 2010
Time of Finale: 7 – 9 p.m. / Teen Social 9 p.m. – Midnight
Audience Entry Fee to Finale: $5
proCess
Auditions will take place beginning November 10, 2009 in four main categories: singing, stepping, dancing and rapping/poetry/comedy. Auditions are based on an online registration process with limited audition spots available for each category (8 spots for each of the four categories). Auditions will help to narrow down the pool of candidates selected to participate as finalists in the Finale event on January 16. The Empow®ment Zone will oversee the auditions and selection process utilizing qualified judges from the community to determine which talent will advance to the next level. All auditions will be held at Empow®ment Zone facility located at 775 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC. For each round, including the Finale, each contestant will be evaluated on the following categories: stage presence, audience interaction, creativity, and overall performance. Each category can earn the contestant 0 – 5 points. Finale contestants will be scored by a panel of three judges (different from the judges used for the preliminary auditions). Additionally, those that make it to the Finale are required to prepare a 300 – 500 word declaration to be entered online, clearly addressing the following: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has inspired me to dream big. Because of his outstanding example, I know that I will make my dream a reality because… The essays will also be judged and worth up to 5 points. This score will be added to each participant’s overall talent score. One contestant per each of the four categories will be declared a winner for a total of four winners who will receive our prize package. The Finale is a live event with an anticipated audience of approximately 600 – 800 people.
PO Box 459, Mau ld in , SC 29662 • 864-990-1060 • Fax : 864-243-9353in [email protected] • www.mlkdreamweekend.com
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The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. inspires and causes multitudes to dream big, dream unselfishly, and most importantly, with a purpose. While this Teen Dream Night competition will produce a winner in each of our four talent categories, it is also a forum to bring light to the many talents and gifts of Upstate youth.
Dr. King’s dream was for all. His idea of equality encompassed every nationality and ethnic group. MLK Dream Weekend and Empow®ment Zone follow Dr. King’s dream and excitedly open this competition to everyone in the Upstate between the ages of 13 and 18. Additionally, we are looking to help discover new dreams so all amateurs are encouraged to enter (individuals or groups with existing talent contracts are ineligible).
Please note the following eligibility requirements:• Must be 13 to 18 years of age.• Must be a resident of the Upstate of South Carolina.• Online registration required (will not allow unscheduled auditions) – deadline is November 10, 2009.• All contestants that make it to the Finale must provide a 300 – 500 word declaration online clearly stating your dream. If contestant is a group, then the group is encouraged to work together to submit one statement representing the thoughts of all members of that group.• Only talent portraying positive messages will be accepted for entry.• Must be available for the Finale on January 16, 2010 at 7 p.m.• Must pay $10 entry fee at initial audition.• Must be willing to sign a release form granting MLK Dream Weekend and Empow®ment Zone the ability to use your name/likeness for marketing purposes in promoting this opportunity and the Finale event.• Immediate family members of MLK Dream Weekend and Empow®ment Zone are ineligible to participate.• Must provide a signed parental consent form to participate, which will be provided to you upon registering and setting up your audition appointment.
priZe paCkage
The MLK Teen Dream Night Competition prize package will consists of the following: • Appearance on Souled Out TV Show• Opportunity to perform at the MLK Dream Weekend Day of Dreams event on Monday, January 18, 2010• Interview on Pastor Curtis Johnson’s Gospel Radio Show on JAMZ 107.3• Certificate• $250 cash prize• Feature on MLK Dream Weekend website and Facebook Page
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PO Box 459, Mau ld in , SC 29662 • 864-990-1060 • Fax : 864-243-9353in [email protected] • www.mlkdreamweekend.com
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All auditions and the Finale will take place at the Empow®ment Zone located at 775 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC. Once you are registered, you will be contacted to identify an appointment time in which you will audition within the dates provided below. To sign up visit the registration page. Registrations will close for all categories by November 10th.
Preliminary Audition (up to 8 contestants per each category)
Dancing – Auditions November 10 – 13
Stepping – Auditions November 14 – 20
Rapping, Poetry & Comedy – Auditions November 21 – 27
Singing – Auditions December 5 – 11
A second round of auditions may be scheduled for each of the above categories based upon the number of participants. In this event, those advancing to the next level will be contacted to schedule accordingly.
Finale (Round Four) – January 16, 2010 at 7 p.m.
One winner per each of the four categories
regisTraTion
Registration is available online at www.mlkteendreamnight.com. We are currently taking registrations for the preliminary auditions at this time. In this initial round, we will accept up to 8 contestants for each of the 4 categories. Registration for round one will remain open until all 8 registrant spots per category are filled or the registration deadline of November 10 (whichever is first). Considering we will be advancing contestants from the initial registrations, contestants only have to register once. If you are selected to advance to the next round, you will be contacted to schedule a time for you to come back in the event a second audition (elimination round) is necessary.
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PO Box 459, Mau ld in , SC 29662 • 864-990-1060 • Fax : 864-243-9353in [email protected] • www.mlkdreamweekend.com
Q & a
When is the Finale? Saturday, January 16, 2010 from 7 – 9 p.m. / Teen Social 9 p.m. – Midnight
Is there an admission fee for the Finale? Yes, $5 per person which includes the Finale and the Teen Social from 9 p.m. to midnight that will follow the competition. While there is an entry fee, this is not a ticketed event, so it is first come first served. The facility can hold 600 – 800 people.
Is there an entry fee for contestants? Yes, $10 entry fee per individual or group. Entry fee is non-refundable.
Can groups enter the competition? Yes, groups are welcomed to enter the competition.
What if I have to reschedule my audition date? Do your best to try to make your original appointment, but if you can’t, contact Karl or Michelle Daniel at the Empowerment Zone at 864-254-0090, and they will work with you as best as they can to accommodate.
Can I do something different in the Finale from what I did when I auditioned? Not without prior consent and review by competition organizers.
Who are the judges? We are deliberately not disclosing the judges for the Finale until the date of the Finale event. This is to allow as fair of a chance as possible for all contestants.
If I’m a part of a group and we win, will each of us get the prize money? Should the judges declare a group to be the winner of any of the four categories, the $250 cash award will be presented to the group’s primary contact the day of the Finale. It will be up to the group to decide how to distribute/use the cash prize.
What is the Empowerment Zone? Empow®ment Zone is Greenville’s premiere center for personal growth and development. We have carefully designed and tailored our services to benefit the entire family. From youth to adult, you will find that the Empow®ment Zone has a wide range of curriculum offerings suitable for all.
The staff of the Empow®ment Zone are dedicated and experienced professionals committed to helping you achieve your goals. Whether you want to stay fit, improve your golf swing, shed excess weight, or learn to dance, the Empow®ment Zone is the place for you. Conveniently located along Greenville’s famous Woodruff Road, the Empow®ment Zone is easily accessible to all. Just minutes from Interstates 85, 385 and the Haywood Mall.
What’s the purpose of the Teen Social? To allow positive teens with like-minded goals an opportunity to join in fellowship with other teens for a good time.
What if I have a question that’s not answered here? Hopefully we have provided you with ample information. However, if you still have questions please contact us at [email protected]. Be sure to include “MLK Teen Dream Night” in the subject line of your email.
