Fur-Battles Dance Competition
Fursuit Dance Competition Sign Up Status
Sign ups for Another Furry Con 2025 Fur-Battles Dance Competition are now open. Please read the rules and apply below! Online applications will close September 8th, 2025 11:59pm PDT.
Another Furry Con's Fur-Battles Dance Competition is a thrilling dance off that challenges performers to improvise moves to random songs instead of relying on a prepared routine. Competitors face off in 1v1 battles, bringing their best energy to a tournament-style showdown. Who has what it takes to claim the crown of Fur-Battles Champion? Let's find out together!
Dancer Sign Up Information
TRYOUTS: 8-10 PM Friday September 19, 2025 | Panel Room 5 (Room 100)FINALS: 1:30-3:30 PM Sunday September 20, 2025 | Main Stage (Ballroom BC)What is Fur-Battles?
Fur-Battles is a main-stage dance battle event hosted by Another Furry Con. There will be one dance division with a mix of fursuit and non-suiters. Each person's performance during prelims will be judged and the top 16 will advance to the live show. In the live battles, The winner of each round will advance to the next round until only one victor remains!
There will be preliminaries on Friday to ensure all competitors are graded and matched appropriately. Dancers will line up, and go one after the other, with the song changing every few competitors. Judges will rank competitors on a 1-5 scale to determine who will remain (brackets will be up to 16 in each division).
Battle Format
- You will be matched with an opponent beforehand. Once called up, you both will step up to the dance floor.
- The music starts and either you or your opponent will start the battle - whoever feels inclined to go first. If too much time passes by, a bottle will be spun on who will go first, and the music will be reset.
- You have 30 seconds to show us your best moves before our MC counts down until your turn is over. Then your opponent is up to battle.
- Once both opponent's first turns are up, you have one more chance to battle it out to a different song, totalling two battles per round.
- The round will end, and our three judges will choose who will move on to the next round. Once everyone in the division has battled, we will switch to the next category.
Rules
- Arrive on time once time has been announced! Those who do not show up by roll call will give up their slot to the next in the waitlist. THERE WILL BE PRELIMINARIES, if the amount of sign-ups for a division do not fall on either 8 or 16.
- No touching your opponent, the audience, or staff.
- No throwing objects.
- Do not interrupt your opponent's battle. They have until the MC finishes counting down.
- Cursing or overtly rude behavior will not be tolerated.
- You may not ask to skip a song - you must dance to whatever song the DJ plays. This is an all-style dance battle event and you must have the versatility to dance to any music you are given.
- If you're not called up, you may not step onto the dance floor at all while a round is in progress.
- Be a good sport! We are all here to have fun and put on a good show.
Attire
For fursuiters: You may battle in your full suit or partial suit. Partial means you must have a fursuit head, paws, feet and tail (if applicable) while the rest of your body must be clothed. No poodling (do not show skin, please)! Emphasis on foot paws - you are required to have footpaws or even happy feet slippers (plush shoes) to give everyone an even footing as wearing dance shoes/sneakers would be a distinct advantage.
For non-suiters: Wear something that compliments your style! You're going to be performing in front of an audience that includes families and a younger crowd, so do not wear anything vulgar.
Prerequisites
You must abide by all convention policies and have your own, active convention membership (badge) on the day of the event.
Contestants under 16 must have parental permission and a parent in attendance for the event and are encouraged to enter in the fursuit division. Age policies for the convention must be adhered to.
Parental Disclaimer: The organizers of this event aim for a “PG-13” rating and want you to know that this is a dance battle, which means it is potentially a bit more competitive by nature. However, we forbid any explicit/profane behavior or clothing and encourage good sportsmanship as well as a supportive environment for the participants.
Judging Guidelines
- Dynamics: Moves have crowd and judge appeal, difficulty levels are higher
- Originality: Moves are unique and not repeated, shows advanced knowledge and creativity
- Personality / Showmanship: Dancer shows character and their own style with their dance
- Execution: Moves match with the music, no sloppiness / mistakes
- Response: Shows active response to the music or their opponents - moves create a “battle” against the music and/or opponents
Disclaimer
- By signing up for Fur-Battles, you agree to be solely responsible for any injuries that may occur during the event. You also agree to not hold Another Furry Con, F.U.R.E.A.L., Ontario Convention Center, and/or any individuals that are a part of the organizations listed above liable for any injury from dancing.
- By participating in Fur-Battles, you agree to consent being a part of any media coverage or promotional material that includes Fur-Battles. There are many of those who like to take videos and livestream the event, and you must be aware that you can/will be video recorded. Fur-Battles will maintain all respect towards sensitive material. All disputes regarding sensitive or inappropriate material will be dealt with by the group directly, with the exception of material released by other parties.
- By participating in Fur-Battles, you agree to behave in a manner that conforms to all rules set by the Fur-Battle Rules, Terms and Conditions document, Another Furry Con’s Code of Conduct, and all applicable policies relevant to the event. We wish to maintain a positive image of our community - so please treat others and the event with respect. Any belligerent, dangerous, or disrespectful behavior may result in disqualification from the event as well as further repercussions at the discretion of the convention organizers.
Prizes
- Sponsorship Badge for next year
- Attendee Badge for next year
- Attendee Badge for next year
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