Dance/Ballet Guidelines

To  perform  a  series  of  rhythmic  and  highly  technical  patterned  bodily  movements  usually  performed  to music using grace and precision.

Requirements:

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1. The solo performance must not exceed five (5) minutes. (Contestants not adhering to the maximum time requirement are subject to point deduction and/or disqualification.)

2. Costumes are optional, but should be appropriate to the choreography performed.

3. The theme and/or type of the performance must be identified to the judges prior to the presentation. Types include:

Classical Ballet,

Contemporary Ballet,

Neo-classical Ballet, or

Story Ballet.

4. The piece must be performed in ballet slippers/flats, or pointe/demi pointe shoes. Bare feet are acceptable only for Contemporary Ballet.

3. The contestant must upload musical accompaniment online as an MP3 file. The file must contain only the music for the performance.

4. The theme and the dance form (ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, etc.) of the performance must be identified to the judges prior to the presentation.

5. Aerobic exercises, street dancing, liturgical/praise dancing, miming, cheerleading and drill team routines may not be used.

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Contestants Will Be Judged By The Following Criteria:

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• Technical Proficiency/Skill (25 pts)

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        1. alignment

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        2. strength

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        3. endurance

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        4. flexibility

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        5. coordination

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• Clarity and Consistency in Style (25 pts)

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• Phrasing/Dynamics/Musicality (25 pts)

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• Clarity of Intent/Interpretation of Choreography (25 pts)