
JUDGING
CRITERIA:
The judges will consider the following points in their consideration of the
winning designs;
- design originality
- the changes from the original gown to the finished gown
- the detail to finishing such as seams and hemming
- the level of finishing considering your age and level of fashion or art training
- wearability of finished gown
- detail of embellishment work
- variety of artistic media used for embellishment
- extra judging points will be given in ReDesign by Sewing for gowns made in
sizes 16-20
If you are unable to attend the judging show, Sat April 10 2010, you may mail
the dress and we will display
it on a hanger. There is no penalty for showing on hanger.
DRESS
SELECTION:
On Sunday Feb 28th, between 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, at the Kozlov Centre in Barrie,
we will hold a Dress Selection Day - where you
will be able to go through the gowns and select the ones you want to work with.
GTA school delivery: If you are unable to get to Barrie, and there are at least
6 pre-paid registrations from your school entering
the contest, we will bring a selection of gowns to your school.
Students, teachers, alumni and friends are included in the minimum of 6 pre-paid
registrations.
Last minute registrations are accepted at the Dress Selection date, but they
will get second round of dress pick.
The school delivery minimum of 6 registration fees must be sent prior to Feb
20th in one envelope.
You will be responsible for a location and supplying a rack for the gowns
The Ballroom Blitz will supply contestants with at least two gowns for entry
in the ReDesign by Sewing.
You must use a minimum of 50% of the materials from the given gowns in your
nal submitted dress.
If you select the Hand Painting & Beading category, you may choose 1 gown.
You are not allowed to alter the gown other than changing the hem length.
FASHION
SHOW FINALS:
You do not have to be present for the judging. . You can mail your dress prior
to April 2, 2010, or send a friend or parent to show
your gown.
You can model the gown/s yourself. We will show your dress on hanger if you
are unable to attend.
MAIL
YOUR REGISTRATION FORM TO :
BALLROOM BLITZ - DESIGN COMPETITION
C/0 KOZLOV SHOPPING CENTRE - ADMIN OFFICE
400 BAYFIELD ST, MAILBOX #30
BARRIE, ON
L4M5A1
For further information
call:
Robin Hadfield, Director Ballroom Blitz
705 309 3007
To learn more about our prom dress donation program check us
out at www.ballroom-blitz.org