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Judging & Scoring
SET GUIDELINES
Set Guidelines
Set up
Teams will be provided one minute to set up on stage . At the one-minute mark, the submitted video and music file will be played.
Submissions
Teams must submit all required materials-including music, lighting, and videos - by the competition
deadlines to ensure a smooth competition day.
Set
Each team will perform a 5-minute routine, which must include an introduction video. Exceeding this time limit will result in a 2-point deduction for every 10 seconds beyond the 5-minute mark.
Choreography
Staging and Blocking
How well-executed are the staging, formations, layers, and transitions on and off stage?
50
Creativity, Originality, and Complexity
How creative and original is the choreography? The movements should display difficulty and complexity.
50
Musicality
How well do the movements align with the music and convey the emotions/mood of the song choice?
50
Dynamic in Movement and Dance Style
Is the movement or dance style repetitive? How dynamic is the movement, and did they display dynamic movements through multiple dance styles or within movement itself?
100
TOTAL
250
Execution
Dance Foundations
How strong are the dance foundations of the team?
50
Synchronization
How synchronized is the entire team throughout the performance?
100
Technique
In the chosen dance styles, how well was the technique of the movements performed?
100
TOTAL
250
Performance
X-Factor
Did the team exhibit an X-factor performance? Did they stand out? Did the chemistry among dancers work well, and did any gimmicks add value to the performance?
50
Facials
How strong were the facials of the team? Did they portray the right moods and contribute to storytelling?
100
Energy and Stage Presence
How strong was the energy and stage presence of the team? Were the movements and performance dynamic and engaging?
100
TOTAL
250
Presentation
Music Selection and Transitions
How well did the music selection align with the story or mood, and how well did it transition between songs?
50
Costumes, Hair/Make-up
How well did the team prepare their costumes, hair, and make-up? How did their physical presentation support the overall performance?
50
Staging, Backdrops, Props, Production
How effectively were staging, backdrops, props, and production used to enhance the storytellying?
50
Theme/Storytelling
How well was the story or theme portrayed? Did the performance flow well, and were we able to see the story come to life?
100
TOTAL
250
TOtal points
1000
RUBRIC
Scoring Rubric
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