TRANSCENDANCE 2015 - A Streetdance Competition for Psychology Majors The Psychological Association of the Philippines is inviting Psychology majors to join Transcendance – a street dance competition to be held during the Psychological Association of the Philippines Junior Affiliates (PAPJA) Convention on January 23, 2015 at the SMX Convention Center. General Guidelines: 1. Open to groups of bona fide Psychology undergraduate students enrolled for the 2nd semester/term AY 2014-2015. 2. Minimum of 8 and maximum of 15 students 3. Only one (1) group may represent each school. 4. Each routine shall have a minimum of 3 minutes and a maximum of 5 minutes (Note that time of the performance will start with the first audible sound and ends with last audible sound and a 5 point deduction will be given to those who do not comply with routine length). 5. Groups may use a performance piece with a minimum of three (3) songs with no maximum limit. Requirements to Join the ELIMINATION-AUDITION ROUND: 1. A video of the group’s dance routine based on the following requisites: a. The video should be saved in a CD (DVD Format). b. The video should be in an .mp4 or .avi FORMAT ONLY. c. The recorded dance routine in the video should be in the FRONT VIEW ONLY. d. Editing of videos is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Edited videos will automatically DISQUALIFY the group. Only the audio or music may be placed over the video for clearer and better audio. 2. Each group member must accomplish the Transcendance Registration Form and attach a photocopy of his/her School Registration Form and ID. 3. Accomplished Transcendance Registration Form (with photocopy of School Registration Form & ID) and the CD must be sent/submitted to the Psychological Association of the Philippines, PSSC Bldg., Commonwealth Ave, Q.C. from November 15 to December 15, 2014 *Note: Requirements submitted after the deadline (December 15) shall be subject for approval by the Transcedance Committee for inclusion in the elimination-audition round. There won’t be any live auditions, the chosen judges shall be meet together and watch the submitted videos for judging. Mechanics for the FINAL Competition (January 23): 1. For the Members of the Dance Troupe: a. The official participants/members of the dance troupe who qualified for the finals shall only be the student members of the group who are in the video submitted during the elimination-audition round. b. In the event that a member needs to be changed or replaced for the competition proper due to unforeseen/emergency circumstances, the participating school needs to submit to the PAP the name of the individual/s who would replace the participant/s with an endorsement from the Psychology Department’s Program chair and a photocopy of the student’s ID & registration form. 2. For the Music: a. Groups must submit their final material on CD (2 copies) a week before the convention (January 12 to January 17, 2015). Groups who fail to submit their music will automatically get a 3 point deduction. b. Changes in music will not be entertained after said deadline (January 17, 2015). c. No CDs will be accepted on the day of the competition. d. Cassette tapes are not allowed. e. Only one (1) representative of the dance troupe is allowed in the control booth during performance. Representative must not be part of the performing team. 3. For Attire and Props: a. Groups should wear clothing reflecting the character and style of the performance. This may include accessories such as hats, caps, gloves, scarves, jewelry and other forms of theatrical dress. However, bead necklaces, braces or other accessories made of beads are prohibited. b. Taking off pieces of clothing during the performance is permitted provided it is not offensive or out of character. c. Props may be allowed in the performance as long as it doesn’t destroy the stage set-up or flooring or those that may harm other groups’ performance (e.g. hand props or head gear) d. Body oils, body paints, body and hair glitters AND ANY OTHER substance applied to the body that may affect the clean dry surface of the stage and the safety of fellow competitors ARE PROHIBITED. e. All footwear must have clean, non-scuff soles (street shoes, heels are not acceptable). 4. For the Day of the Performance: a. On the day of the convention (January 23), groups who are qualified in the finals will draw lots to determine the sequence of performances. Drawn spots are final, no changes will be entertained. b. Each group will be given 7 minutes each to practice on the day of their competition using the stage area between 12 noon to 1:15 p.m. c. Rehearsals will be allowed before or after such time (12 noon to 1:15 p.m) in a venue that would not disrupt the pn-going convention proper. d. All groups are requested to be at the venue and report to the contest coordinators by 11:00 am. e. All participants are required to bring and show their school ID. 5. There will be corresponding deductions for violation of the aforementioned guideleines. JUDGING CRITERIA: Choreography (30%) Variety and Repetition – 15% - The ability of the group to perform a broad selection of complex moves from the Hip Hop style without excessive use of the same move or patterns Spacing/Formations/Patterns – 15% - The group must demonstrate awareness of spacing between the members and full utilization of the stage while forming a range of unique, complicated and challenging formations, interactive partner moves and patterns. Musicality (20%) - Timing and music usage and the group’s ability to perform simultaneously to the music. Showmanship (10%) - Confidence, Projection and Presence Execution/Technical Merit (30%) - The judges will evaluate the style of movements in the routine and the execution of the styles. The judges will consider the quality of movement throughout the routine, including arm, leg and body placement and synchronization of the group members. The routine contains dynamic movements from beginning to end and contains minimal pauses and poses. Costume (10%) - Attractiveness and appropriateness of costume to music List of actions during the performance that will correspond to appropriate Deductions: a. Clothing tossed into the audience b. Routine length (over or under limit) c. Inappropriate costume d. Music containing improper language and lyrics e. Lewd gestures or movements f. Pre-performance display beyond 20 seconds time limit g. Use of props that may damage the stage or floor or may affect other groups’ performance h. Falls, trips and/or stumbles * Note that there may be other actions that may have corresponding deductions, which will be based upon the given rules/guidelines. PAPJA TRANSCENDANCE REGISTRATION FORM Name of Student: _____________________________________________________________ Year Level: ________________ Student ID Number: ______________________________ Name of School: ___________________________________________________________ School Address: ___________________________________________________________ Name of Department/Program Head: ________________________________________¬¬¬¬___ Contact number of the Department/Program Head: ________________________________ Name of Team: ____________________________________________________________ Contact person of the Team: ____________________ Contact number: _______________ I hereby attest that the following are bona fide, undergraduate students of Psychology in our school/university. ____________________________________________ Signature of Psychology Department/Program Chair
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