The Rules
Competition Rules
The competition rules are designed to be as easy and as fair as possible providing consistent criteria for our judges and maximum fun for our teams.
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Judging Criteria
Up to 100 marks to be awarded for each performance.
Up to 100 marks to be awarded for each performance.
Choreography: (Up to 30 points)
Creativity (Max 10 points) - Be as creative as you want, think costume & set as well as choreography. Don’t be frightened to tell a story. Think about what you want the audience to feel. Complexity (Max 10 points) - Make the dance visually exciting to watch, add lifts, holds & freezes. Know the style of dance you’re performing in & explore its catalogue of movement. Formations / Transitions (Max 10 points) - Make sure you travel / transition with intent making full use of space. Keep placement & formations neat & tight. Know where you should be. Execution: Up to 20 points
Synchronisation / Timing (Max 10 points) - Know your music as well as the dance. Work on making sure your execution is in time & sync with each other as well as the music. Repetition is key to bringing timing together. Spacing / Dynamics (Max 10 points) - Use all the space you have & use it with purpose. Change your levels by jumping, crawling, rolling & kneeling. Introduce moments of stillness to add depth. |
Technique: (Up to 30 points)
Placement / Control (Max 10 points) - Think about posture, how you stand & hold yourself. What direction should you face, are your feet turned in or out? Where should your arms be? Avoid fidgeting or fixing hair. Strength / Fluidity (Max 10 points) - Make sure each movement is smooth & runs seamlessly into the next. If your mixing styles this is an area to focus on. Showcase strength with lifts, holds & freezes. Technique / Connectivity (Max 10 points) - Know the style or styles you are performing & deliver your choreography & movements correctly. Understand the music & entice the audience to connect & feel your dance. Overall: (Up to 20 points)
Eye Contact / Enjoyability (Max 10 points) - Good eye contact can go a long way & will help the audience connect with you. Enjoy what you’re doing & be genuine. Remember, false smile stand out! If you enjoy what you do & feel it, chances are the audience will too. Crowd Appeal (Max 10 points) - Whether it’s upbeat & crowd enticing or sombre & tells a story or strikes an emotion, the crowd's response is important in letting judges know how well your dance was received |