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.

• Generally we advise the group to be no larger than 30 pupils due to dressing room sizes etc.
• Your dance should be no longer than 3m30s.
• NEW RULE: If you exceed the time limit, you will be deducted points (1 point for every second)
• You can feature props etc but are required to provide these yourself. In some cases we will need to secure approval from venue technical team so let us know what you would like to use as early as possible.
• Any style of dance is permitted.
• We will require an MP3 emailed to us at least 2 week before the performance.

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Judging Criteria
Up to 100 marks to be awarded for each performance.   

General: Up to 25 marks

• Overall delivery of the group performance: 
• Interaction between group members  
• Smoothness of transitions     
• Overall dramatic impact / ’feel good factor’ of the finished piece  
• Confidence of the dancer(s)   
  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Dance Skills: Up to 25 marks

• Overall delivery of good dance skills:   
  
• Fluency 
  
• Control  
  
• Co-ordination  
  
• Use of levels  
  
• Spatial awareness  
  
• Rhythm and demonstration of ideas  
  

Originality: Up to 25 marks

• Elements of originality:   
  
• Choice of music  
  
• Costume choice  
  
• Presentation 
  
• Use / choice of props  
  
• Performance itself  
  

A final 25 marks to be awarded for either...
Group uniformity  
How synchronised (if applicable) or ‘together’ the dance group appears 

Or 

Solo performers 
How polished or ‘complete’ the solo performer’s work appears