Choreography (Creativity& Artistry, Style & Originality) - 50%

Execution (Timing & Coordination, Projection & Expression) - 30%

Costume - 10%
Audience Impact - 10%

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Total - 100%

Mechanics:

Each group will perform a dance number with a time limit of 5 minutes. Beyond this limit, a total of 5 points will be deducte
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 combination thereof.
The dance number must have an accompaniment of any music, which is modern and lively.
Folk dances or accompaniment of folk music is not allowed.
The use of pyrotechnic gadgets, smoke generators or combustible material as props is not allowed.

The criteria for judging are the following:

The decision of the members of the board of judges is final and irrevocable.
of 5 points will be deducted from the group’s total score.
A. CONTENT. – 30%

1. Variety of dance positions, dance movements, and/or combinations as appropriate to the specific dance.
2. Difficulty of dance movements and/or combinations from one dance position or alignment to another.
3. Uniqueness or originality of dance movements and/or combinations from one dance position or alignment to another, to
4. Continuity of dance movements and/or combinations to either interpret dance theme and music, or to demonstrate danc

B. EXECUTION. – 30%

1. Basic pattern, rhythm, timing, and initial phrasing between partners and to the selected music. For correctly phrased mus
2. Proper performance of footwork, hand, head, arm, and body movements through dance variations; to include balance an
3. Alignment, framework, and proper presentation of dance positions; to include smoothness of follow–through from movem

C. STYLE. – 30%

1. Artistic interpretation and choreography projected through dance movement as it relates to the selected music and the sp
2. Attentiveness, enthusiasm, enjoyment of the dance, and general good partnership as perceived through appropriate prese
3. Flair and accent of dance movement, generating an atmosphere and instilling a mood appropriate to the specific dance ca

D. AUDIENCE IMPACT – 10%

r alignment to another, to include presentation of dance position.
ic, or to demonstrate dance control. This refers to exceptional phrasing which includes spontaneous adjustments of dance pattern for irreg

For correctly phrased musical selections, phrasing may be shifted for momentary variation, but generally should be maintained throughout
ons; to include balance and centering through executed movements.
ollow–through from movement into position; to demonstrate properly initiated lead and follow technique from position into movement.

e selected music and the specified dance category.

through appropriate presentation of lead and follow roles.
ate to the specific dance category.
s of dance pattern for irregularly phrased musical selections.

be maintained throughout the specific dance.

position into movement.