* There is no deadline to register for the tournament, but it is HIGHLY recommended to register in advance rather than right before the tournament.

* There will be no team competition; single competition only.

* Re-films of ParaPara routines that are in the competition list will be provided. Those that aren’t available are typically found on DVDs and VCDs which can be purchased from one of several online stores, such as CDJapan and YesAsia. We highly encourage that all Paralists make sure to purchase ParaPara media and support Eurobeat and ParaPara productions. Entrants are REQUIRED to bring an audio CD with their choices for songs in stages 1 and 2. It is also HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that this CD also contain song choices for the other stages in the battle. (This is to prevent being messed up due to us providing a different version of a song than what you might be used to hearing). All of the songs in stages with song lists will be provided at the tournament, but it is NOT our fault if it is a different version than what you are used to. We are telling you now -- BRING YOUR OWN MUSIC, just in case.

* Other ParaPara events at MTAC Odyssey include the ParaPara for Beginners panel and the Para²Mahou 2010 Special Performance.

This competition will be a contest among individual Paralists. In Stages 1 and 2, each entrant will choose any routine they wish, given that it is "Official" choreography. In Stage 3, each entrant will pick one of four routines, and in Stage 4, remaining entrants will select one of three for the first section, and then all shall perform the "Finalist Finale" routine simultaneously. All songs will be provided other than those chosen in the first two stages; dancers will need to bring their songs of choice for the first two stages on an audio CD to the competition. Each member will be judged based on the following factors:

*~Technique - Overall ParaPara skill and move execution.
*~Precision - Accuracy of the dance performed and its moves.
*~Style - Based on one's presentation, unique form, personality, and appearance. If dancing an original routine, the Style score will reflect more on the originality and creativity of the choreography.

Each judge will rate these factors on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest score. Judges will be permitted to use halves (.5) in order to help prevent possible ties. The three scores will then be added together, and the Paralist will receive the judges’ total score. If there are more than 3 judges, the highest and lowest scores will be dropped.

The judges this year are Mi~ke, Bunny, and Penny.

Each Paralist competing in the battle, as well as 5 audience members, will also take part in judging, and will give each Paralist an overall score of 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. These numbers will then be averaged and count as a single judge's score. This, added to the judges' scores, will result in the Paralists’ overall, final score, and a "perfect score" is a 40.

Also, all entrants are guaranteed to participate in Stages 1 and 2. After that, elimination will take place, and numbers will be narrowed according to how many are participating. The second elimination will take place after Stage 4. This year, the entire tournament will take place on Sunday from noon until 2pm. The actual flow of the battle will follow out like this:

Stage 1: ParaPara Potpourri - Each entrant will perform any ParaPara dance, given that it isn't in any of the stage songlists below. The routine must be an official choreography from Japan (such as Super Euro Flash, Twinstar, Starfire, 9LoveJ, etc). A video of the dance to be performed is recommended to be submitted to Mi~ke before MTAC. You MUST provide your own music for this stage.

Stage 2: TechPara - Each entrant will perform any TechPara dance, given that it isn't in any of the stage songlists below. The routine must be an official choreography from Japan (such as Super Euro Flash, Twinstar, Starfire, 9LoveJ, etc). A video of the dance to be performed is recommended to be submitted to Mi~ke before MTAC. You MUST provide your own music for this stage. After this round, the scores from both Stage 1 and 2 will be averaged, and elimination will take place, depending on how many Paralists are participating.

Stage 3: American Eurobeat - This round features songs produced by American eurobeat label Magic Hammer and the official choreographies made to them by Para²Mahou. Dancers will choose their song just before it is their turn to perform. There will be another elimination following this round.

Stage 4: Odyssey Finals - This stage consists of two parts. For part one, each finalist will pick one of three TechPara routines in the list provided to perform. Part two is the "Finalist Finale": the three finalists will be compared side-by-side during a simulataneously danced routine, for two minutes (Intro, A-Melo, B-Melo, Sabi, Intro, A-Melo, B-Melo, Sabi, Intro).

Tie Breakers - In the event of a tie at any stage, a tie breaker match will take place. Dancers will simply perform their routines one more time, and disregarding the numbers of score, the judges will decide on a winner.

Trophies will not be awarded. However, there are prizes for first, second, and third places... they could be CDs, Gift Certificates, ParaPara videos... hmm... Participate to find out, ne? ^_^

Simply complete, copy and paste the following into an e-mail, and send it to mtacparabattle@para2mahou.com. There is not a deadline to register to compete in the competition, however, it is HIGHLY recommended to do so.

Name:
Nickname:
Team (If Applicable):
E-Mail Address:
AIM/YIM/MSN:
Cell Number (Optional):
Other Contact Info:
ParaPara Experience (In Years):
Comments, Suggestions, Anything Else You’d Like to Share:

Stage 3: American Eurobeat

Song:				Video:
Nitro / Magic Hammer				YouTube
The Trident ov Power / Magic Hammer				YouTube
Dance on Fire: Retribution / Magic Hammer				YouTube
Love Is On The Way (Divine Thunder Mix) / Magic Hammer				YouTube

Stage 4: Odyssey Finals

Song & Artist:				Label:	Danced By:	MP3 Download:
Princess Fairy / Gold Tiara				Sinclaire Style	Fairy	COMING SOON
Stay / Amicoz feat. D Donna				Akyr	Waros	Here
DJ Zorro Goes To London / DJ Zorro				ABeatC	Various	COMING SOON

Stage 4: Finalist Finale

Song & Artist:				Label:	Danced By:	MP3 Download:
Tiempo / La Cima				ABeatC	Waros	COMING SOON

Have any questions at all? Please let Mi~ke know!