Q: What is the entry period?

A: Entry Periods will run and Semi-Finalists/Finalists/Winners will be determined on or about the dates outlined in the Submission Chart from all eligible entries received during the Entry Period. Entries do not roll over from week to week. One (1) Grand Prize Winner; two (2) First Prize Winners and five (5) Finalists will be selected for each entry period from the twelve (12) qualified Semi-Finalists.

Entry Period	Entry Period Begins (as of 6:01 pm PT)	Entry Period Ends (as of 6:00 pm PT)	Semi-Finalists Notification Winners	Announced On-Air	Winners/Finalists Posted Online
Week 1	May 22, 2008	May 29, 2008	May 30, 2008	June 12, 2008	June 13, 2008
Week 2	May 29, 2008	June 12, 2008	June 13, 2008	June 26, 2008	June 27, 2008
Week 3	June 12, 2008	June 26, 2008	June 27, 2008	July 10, 2008	July 11, 2008
Week 4	June 26, 2008	July 11, 2008	July 12, 2008	July 24, 2008	July 25, 2008

Q: What is the prize give away?

A: The prizing for the Snuggle Happy Dance Contest is as follows: Semi-Finalist Prizes (16 total/4 per entry period): Each Semi-Finalist will receive one (1) Snuggle/SYTYCD merchandise prize package.
Finalist Prizes (20 total/5 per entry period): Each Finalist will have their Video posted on the Contest Website and receive one (1) Snuggle/SYTYCD merchandise prize package.
First Prizes (8 total/2 per entry period): Each First Prize Winner will receive one (1) Snuggle/SYTYCD merchandise prize package and autographed SYTYCD Top 20 contestant photos.
Grand Prize Packages (4 total/1 per entry period): Each Grand Prize Winner will receive: one (1) 3 day/2 night trip for two (2) people to Los Angeles, CA to attend the finale of SYTYCD

Q: Do I need to upload a Happy Dance video entry to become eligible for the weekly prize?

A: Yes, you must submit your Happy Dance video entry to be eligible for a prize. The video entry must showcase the Entrant doing an original, unique and spontaneous “Happy Dance” according to the Video requirements. Please read the rules page for more information.

Q: What are the Video requirements?

A: Video Requirements The Video must meet the following guidelines:

• Video must be equal to or no greater than :30 seconds
• Video must showcase the ENTRANT ONLY, no multi-person performances
• Video must showcase the Entrant performing an original, unique, spontaneous, version of their “Happy Dance”
• Video must utilize one of the four (4) dance tracks provided on the Contest Website; no other musical accompaniment will be permitted
• Videos must be shot in a non-descript location or with a plain backdrop
• Video must be submitted in one of the following formats: asf, .wmv, .mov, .qt, .3g2, .3gp, .3gp2, .3gpp, .gsm, .mpg, .mpeg, .mp4, .m4v, .mp4v, .cmp, .divx, .xvid, .264, .rm, .rmvb, .flv.

The Video must meet the following content restrictions:

• Video must NOT exceed :30 seconds in play time
• Video must NOT be choreographed
• Video must NOT exceed 100 MB in file size
• Video must NOT contain material which is sexually explicit, obscene, pornographic, violent, (e.g., relating to murder, the sales of weapons, cruelty, abuse, etc.), discriminatory (based on race, sex, religion, natural origin, physical disability, sexual orientation or age), illegal (e.g. underage drinking, substance abuse, computer hacking, etc.), offensive, threatening, profane, or harassing
• Video must NOT include mention or performance of any copyrighted media production including but not limited to music (except the 4 songs provided), films, books, television programming, etc., or identifying descriptions of any media property
• Video must NOT have been previously submitted to another Contest, broadcast on a media network or submitted to any entertainment entity that would conflict with this Contest, as determined in the Contest Entities’ sole discretion
• Videos must NOT include 3rd party trademarks, logos, insignia, location signage, photographs, artwork, or sculpture
• Videos must NOT include 3rd parties/people, the Video should showcase the ENTRANT ONLY

Q: What are the judging criteria? Submissions will be judged by a panel of judges selected by Contest Entities. Submissions will be scored on four (4) criteria total 50 possible points. All decisions of the Judging Panel are final on all aspects of the Contest. Submissions will be scored based on the following criteri

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1. Spontaneity: 15 pts
2. Originality: 10 pts
3. Creativity: 10 pts
4. Entertainment Value & Appeal: 15 pts

Q: How do I create a video to upload? How do I upload a video?

A: Please read the help page.

Q: If I am selected to be on the show, how will I be contacted?

A: Once your video is uploaded, it will be reviewed internally. If your video is chosen, you will be contacted via email, or phone.
Please make sure all information in the Submission sections is current

We look forward to seeing you!