Choreography (Creativity& Artistry, Style & Originality) Execution (Timing & Coordination, Projection & Expression) Costume Audience Impact -
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50% 30% 10% 10%
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100%
Mechanics:
Each group will perform a dance number with a time limit of 5 minutes. Beyond this limit Each group will have a minimum of eight (8) members. The members of the groups may be composed of all males or females, or any combinati The dance number must have an accompaniment of any music, which is modern and liv Folk dances or accompaniment of folk music is not n ot allowed. The use of pyrotechnic gadgets, smoke generators gen erators or combustible material as props is n The criteria for judging are the th e following: The decision of the members of the board of judges is final and irrevocable.
, a total of 5 points will be deducted from the group’s total score. n thereof. ly. ot allowed.
A. CONTENT. – 30%
1. Variety of dance positions, dance movements, and/or combinations as appropriate to 2. Difficulty of dance movements and/or combinations from one dance position or align 3. Uniqueness or originality of dance movements and/or combinations from one dance p 4. Continuity of dance movements and/or combinations to either interpret dance theme B. EXECUTION. – 30%
1. Basic pattern, rhythm, timing, and initial phrasing between partners and to the select 2. Proper performance of footwork, hand, head, arm, and body movements through dan 3. Alignment, framework, and proper presentation of dance positions; to include smooth C. STYLE. – 30%
1. Artistic interpretation and choreography projected through dance movement as it rela 2. Attentiveness, enthusiasm, enjoyment of the dance, and general good partnership as 3. Flair and accent of dance movement, generating an atmosphere and instilling a mood D. AUDIENCE IMPACT – 10%
he specific dance. ent to another. osition or alignment to another, to include presentation of dance position. and music, or to demonstrate dance control. This refers to exceptional phrasing which incl
d music. For correctly phrased musical selections, phrasing may be shifted for momentar e variations; to include balance and centering through executed movements. ess of follow–through from movement into position; to demonstrate properly initiated lea
tes to the selected music and the specified dance category. perceived through appropriate presentation of lead and follow roles. appropriate to the specific dance category.
des spontaneous adjustments of dance pattern for irregularly phrased musical selections.
variation, but generally should be maintained throughout the specific dance. and follow technique from position into movement.
