Cardinal Clash

Are you ready to rock it out against your opponent on the main stage? Cardinal Clash is AnthrOhio’s ‘floor wars’ style dance battle event! Come watch some super talented dancers battle it out against each other in a 1v1 bracket style event. Keep your eye on the schedule to see when and where Cardinal Clash will be held! Rules and the signup form for this event are linked below on this page.

To see the full list of rules in PDF format, click on the button below to view those.

Cardinal Clash Rules

Cardinal Clash Disclaimers

Personal Injury/Damages

By signing up for Cardinal Clash, you agree to be solely responsible for any kind of injury that may occur to yourself or your person(s) during the event. Please fill out the individual participation safety form here:

Participation Form

Participants are not able to try out for Cardinal Clash without signing this form. If you are participating in the Dance Competition, the form will cover both events.

By signing up for Cardinal Clash, you consent to being a part of any media coverage or promotional material that includes Cardinal Clash. AnthrOhio will not be held liable for media released by third parties, including but not limited to public press, television, and independent videographers. All disputes regarding sensitive or inappropriate material relative to ‘Cardinal Clash’ will be dealt with by the involved parties directly, with the exception of material released by other parties.

By participating in Cardinal Clash in any form or manner, you agree to behave in a manner that conforms to all rules set forth by the Cardinal Clash Official Rules, Terms & Conditions, the host convention’s Code of Conduct, and all applicable policies relevant to the event. As an attendee of our event and convention, you are inherently an ambassador of your peers and the community as a whole, and we wish to maintain a positive image of our community. Please treat your peers, and the environment around you with respect. Any belligerent, dangerous, or disrespectful behavior may result in temporary or permanent disqualification from the event, as well as further repercussions at the discretion of the event and/or convention organizers.

Clothing/Attire

Fursuits and Nonsuits are both allowed. No revealing articles of clothing. This is a PG-13 event, please dress accordingly. Offensive logos & graphics are not allowed to be worn. Loose articles of clothing/accessories must be secured or taken off for safety purposes.

Sign-ups

Sign-ups for Cardinal Clash will be submitted in a google form found on the AnthrOhio website. Dancers will be required to participate in preliminaries, and the top 16 competitors will be selected for finals. Competitors must fill out an individual participation form and bring it to preliminaries to be able to participate in the event. Signing up online is preferred, but we will be taking in-person signups. Each competitor may only sign up once. If there are any questions, changes, or cancellations that need to be made prior to the event, e-mail [email protected].

Battle Format

For those who have watched or participated in a dance battle previously, the format will be the same. Dancers will each be paired against another dancer in a 1-on-1 dance ‘battle’, and compete in a single-elimination style tournament until a winner is decided.

Each round, a song will start and one dancer will dance for 30-45 seconds. After that, the second dancer will dance 30-45 seconds to the same song. The song will then change and that process will repeat for a second round. The dancer that goes out first is up to the two dancers on stage, however, excessive waiting may negatively impact your time and review from the judges. If someone takes too long to start dancing first, the MC will decide who goes first.

After both dancers have danced two rounds, the judges will vote for which dancer they think should progress in the battle. The dancer with the most votes will move on. In the event of a tie, a third song will be played and the dancers will each dance again, and the judges will make a final deciding vote.

Cardinal Clash Rules

  1. No non-clothing props allowed. This includes any items that are not on your body/clothing such as water guns, cups, etc. HOWEVER, clothing articles such as hats, scarves, shoes, glasses may be used as long as they are not thrown at anyone within the space of the event.

  2. No excessive cursing/insults. This is a PG-13 event. “Burns” executed during the battles are allowed, but keep it moderated and under control.

  3. No waiting out/choosing songs. We understand that everyone has different song preferences and dance styles, but the point of an all-styles dance battle is to test your ability to apply what you know to the music you are given.

  4. ARRIVE ON TIME! To be respectful of your fellow competitors and the event, we ask you to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the event. We will do roll call 15 minutes before the event start-time and if you are not present, you will be replaced with a substitute from the waitlist. There are NO exceptions to this rule. If you are going to miss roll call, please inform Shayde (@shaydestuck on telegram) or an AnthrOhio dance event coordinator before the event. Even with prior notification, we cannot guarantee you will retain your spot.

  5. Even though this is a battle competition, we’re all here to have fun. Remember good sportsmanship, no need to get salty! Encourage your fellow dancers and cheer for them as loud as you can!

  6. Dancing in fursuit for several rounds is exhausting — please ensure that you are well-hydrated during the event and rest up when you are not battling.

If you can follow these rules, the sign-up form is below

Cardinal Clash Sign-up

If you have any questions or concerns about the event, please send us an e-mail at [email protected] or message @shaydestuck on telegram.