Hello Everyone! Dance Elimination will be on August 29, 2014 from 1:00PM - 5:00PM. Participants must be present 2 hours before the event. Dapat po naka costume na kayo hindi po dun pa lang kayo magpapalit ng damit... PLEASE DANCE COMPETITION GUIDELINES 1. Section Entrants must be enrolled BSCS or BSIT enrolled students of the College of Computer Studies for SY 2014 – 2015. 2. Any kind of hip hop dance is allowed (cramping, break dance, locking, popping, c-walk, etc) or any kind of dance with the hip hop as their focal thought of choreography, provided that the choreographers of the group have the proper knowledge or background to execute it properly. 3. Each groups will be given the opportunity to practice (block) their routine to their music on the competition performance area (stage) at least once prior to the start of the competition. The group is responsible for coming to the practice round on time or it may be forfeited. Each group is given ten (10mins) for blockings. There will be no blockings on stage before the contest start. The group who violate this rule will be deducted 2 points from its total score. Confirmation of attendance/presence of dancers must be made to the dance Committee at least 2 hours before the schedule of the competition. 4. Attire/Costume Attire may include accessories such as hats, caps, gloves, scarves, jewelry, etc. Removing pieces of clothing during the performance is permitted provided it is not offensive or out of character. Discarded clothing should be placed outside the competition area and never thrown off the stage into the audience. Substances applied to the body or clothing that may affect the clean dry surface of the stage and the safety of fellow competitors is prohibited. Group members may wear jazz shoes, dance boots, sneakers, athletic sport shoes or plainly feet. All footwear must have clean, non-scuff soles. 5. Props are not allowed (i.e. canes, chairs, tambourines, musical instruments). Kneepads, helmets, or any other performing apparatus to aid in the safety and proper execution of a move is allowed but concealed, when possible, so as not to detract from the performance or the judges’ concentration on the performance. Using of pyro techniques and fire crackers are prohibited, the crew who violate this rule is automatically disqualified. 6. Each group will have a minimum of eight (8) members’ and a maximum of 15. 7. The members of the groups maybe composed of all males or females, or any combination thereof. 8. The dance number must have an accompaniment of any music, which is modern, mix and lively. 9. No professional assistance is allowed. Only the choreographer – an enrolled student and a member of the section are the key person who will be doing the dance routine. 10. The decision of the members of the board of judges is final and irrevocable. MEDICAL ATTENTION 1. It is the responsibility of the group members, manager or choreographer to report a group member’s injury or illness to the event organizer(s). If at any time prior to or during competition a group member is ill, injured, or his/her physical or emotional condition is at risk by participating, he/she may be declared ineligible to compete, or disqualified from competing further. 2. The competition organizer(s) reserves the right to withdraw any competitor who appears to have such serious disability or injury or needs medical attention. 3. The competition organizer(s) reserves the right to request the submittal of a physician’s written authorization for a group member to compete that is deemed medically or emotionally at risk by the competition organizer. MUSICAL REQUIREMENTS 1. The group must perform in a two (2) minute routines or a maximum of 5 minutes. One (1) point shall be deducted from each judge for every five (5) seconds short or five (5) seconds exceeding the time limit. Timing of performance will start from the first note of the music and ends at the last note of music. 2. The participating group must submit their music to the organizer three (2) days before the contest date. 3. The competition music must be the only piece of music and recorded 3x on the DVD (track 1-3) and or save in a flash drive 4. The group name and title of the performance/musical piece must be printed on the DVD or flash drives. There is no maximum or minimum number of songs or recordings that may be used in the routine. The songs may be edited to enhance choreography and personal performance. 5. The competition music must not contain inappropriate, lewd or offensive language. PERFORMANCE ORDER Performance order is determined by drawing of lots conducted by the COMSOC organizer. WALK OVER A crew who fails to appear on the stage and initiate the starting position within sixty (60) seconds after being called will be declared a “no show” and disqualified. EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES 1. An extraordinary circumstance is an occurrence beyond the control of a group that affects the group’s ability to perform at the beginning or at any time in a routine. 2. An extraordinary circumstance is not limited to the examples listed below and may be declared at the discretion of the Head of the board of judges. a) Incorrect music is played or cued. b) Music problems due to equipment malfunction. c) Disturbances caused by general equipment failure, i.e. lighting, stage, venue or sound. d) The realization of or introduction of any foreign object or disturbance into the performance area, just before or during a performance, by an individual or means other than the groups(s). 3. It is the responsibility of the groups to immediately stop the routine if an extraordinary circumstance occurs. 4. The competition organizer, Head of the board of judges will review the situation, and upon a confirming decision and correction of the problem, the groups will be reintroduced, return to the stage and restart their routine. If the group’s claim is determined to be unfounded by the Head of the board of judges, the groups will not be allowed to restart the performance resulting in a default. 5. Claim of an extraordinary circumstance presented by the groups after the routine has been completed will not be accepted or reviewed. 6. Prizes for the completion shall be as follows: 1st Prize - Php 2,000.00 2nd Prize - 1,500.00 3rd Prize - 1,000.00 PROTEST Protests are prohibited and will not be accepted regarding any score or result of a decision. DISCREPANCIES IN THE RULES AND/OR COMPETITION Any problem or discrepancy during a competition will be brought to the attention of the competition organizer who will address it with the Head Judge, and/or event committee, and the respective decision(s) made will be final. JUDGES PANEL 1. A panel of judges will consist of at least 3 persons. 2. Judging shall be carried out to utilizing the “Ranking System” and in case of a tie, the Point System shall be applied to break the same. Should there still be a tie after applying the point system the judges led by their chairman shall agree on the means on how to break it. 3. Judges decision is FINAL and IRREVOCABLE. CRITERIA FOR JUDGING 1. Choreography (Creativity, Artistry, Style & Originality) - 50% 2. Execution (Timing & Coordination, Projection & Expression) - 30% 3. Costume - 10% 4. Audience Impact - 10%
Posted on: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 07:45:24 +0000