Application Terms & Conditions

Grand Tease New Zealand
2020 Application Terms & Conditions

  • An application does not guarantee entry.
  • Any burlesque performer of any style may apply.
  • Applicants must be 18+ years old & either a NZ Citizen or NZ Resident.
  • Any gender may apply.
  • Bonita Danger Doll (Producer) & team’s decision on applications is final, an outside opinion may be sought in cases where a decision cannot be made.
  • Applications must be accompanied with application payment $50NZ.
  • Applicants give permission to Danger Doll Ltd, to use photos supplied in the application process for the marketing purposes of Grand Tease New Zealand. The performer releases Danger Doll Ltd of any liability associated with that use.
  • Successful applicants will not be paid a performance fee, travel, accommodation or any other expense associated with their appearance.
  • Successful applicants will be required to sign a performer agreement to confirm their place and their agreement with full performance terms and conditions. This will include model releases. Failure to return a signed agreement by the specified date will result in the performer losing their place in the competition. No commitment will be formalised until such time as the performer agreement is returned.
  • The judging panel will be selected by the producer.
  • Judging criteria may include, but not limited to, Implementation, Entertainment Value, Striptease, Costume/Prop usage, Music Usage, Body Usage.
  • The judge’s decision is final.

HEATS:

  • Top 3 scoring entrants from each heat go through to Grand Finale.
  • 1x “Wildcard” (Producers choice) may be chosen from each heat by event producer to compete in the Grand Finale.
  • For the heats, each performer must perform 2 acts – (one classic burlesque, one neo-burlesque styles).
  • Acts are to be between 3-6min in length.
  • Solo Acts (no troupes or on stage assistants). A stage kitten may assist at the side of the stage if required to pass items.
  • Props are welcome, but please check with us to see if the venue/stage/space can allow it.
  • No fine glitter. Confetti is dependent on the venue. Liquids to be approved by producer – please check first.
  • Entrants must adhere to deadlines for music, images, act information, and assist in promoting the event through own social networks.

GRAND FINALE:

  • For the Grand Finale each performer will perform 3 acts – one classic, one neo (these can be the same as heat, or different if you wish), and also will have an impromptu track chosen from either neo or classic era, which you will have to do an act completely off the cuff! FUN! (Impromptu track is drawn from burlesque community suggestions)
  • Compulsory acts are to be between 3-6min in length.
  • Off the Cuff act will be between 3-7mins.
  • For the off the cuff act, you will be able to choose whether you want to draw from the classic hat or neo hat (depending on your preference).
  • Props are welcome, but please check with us to see if the venue/stage/space can allow it.
  • No fine glitter. Confetti is dependent on the venue. Liquids to be approved by producer – please check first.
  • The Grand Tease NZ Supreme Winner could be any gender!
  • One overall winner will be found from the Grand Finale and will be crowned – “GRAND TEASE NZ SUPREME 2020″

Grand Tease NZ does NOT accept acts that are culturally appropriative, insensitive and offensive. We respect all cultures, ethnicities, gender, body types and ages.

Grand Tease NZ is body-positive, inclusive and diverse.

Thank you for your interest in Grand Tease NZ

Bonita Danger Doll
Producer of Grand Tease NZ
Danger Doll Ltd