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.

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)