MEDINA COLLEGE IPIL INC.
Don Andres, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay
HIP HOP DANCE COMPETITION RULES AND GUIDELINES
1. ALL TEAM SHOULD HAVE A MAXIMUM OF (15) MEMBERS.
2. ALL MEMBER OF THE TEAM ARE BONIFIDE GIP STUDENTS ONLY.
3. EACH TEAM SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR ENTRY (INCLUDING THE NAME OF
DANCERS) ON OR
BEFORE MARCH 1, 2023.
PERFORMANCE AND STAGE RULES
1. The Duration of the dance should be a minimum of 3 minutes, and a maximum of 5 minutes.
2. Any kind of Hip-hop dance is allowed EXCEPT tumbling, execution of acrobatic movements
such as rolls, twists, handsprings, or somersaults on floor or on the ground.
HIP HOP DANCE COMPETITION RULES AND GUIDELINES
GUIDELINES
1. All team should have a maximum of (10) members and minimum of (5) members.
Members may consist of females, males or a combination of both.
2. Participants will be given opportunity to block their routine on stage before the day of
the competition. Those who are absent/late will not be allowed to block on stage at a
later time.
MECHANICS
1. The duration of the dance should be a minimum of 4 minutes, and a maximum of 6
minutes.
2. Any kind of hip hop dance is allowed (locking, popping, krump, house, stepping,
breakdance, wacking, tutting, vogueing, party dances, hip-hop choreography) or any
kind of dance with 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. No vulgarity, obscenity, and explicit contents are allowed.
4. Costumes must be decent. Cap and other accessories etc. can be used as props, as
long as these are considered part of the costume.
5. Using of pyrotechnics is prohibited.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
1. OVERALL EFFECT (20 pts)
Confidence/Showmanship, Intensity, and Projection (10)
- Ability to exhibit a dynamic and energetic routine that leaves a lasting impression on
the
judges and the audience. Appropriateness of music, costume, choreography. Projection
of the team members is consistently strong throughout entire routine with an
uninterrupted display of confidence measured by facial expression, eye contact, and
body movement. The team members should perform with enthusiasm, passion, and a
natural ability on stage.
Entertainment Value/Crowd Appeal (10)
- Ability to evoke feeling from an audience through use of high energy, showmanship,
genuine expression, and emotion.
2. CHOREOGRAPHY (40 pts)
Creativity (15)
- Choreographing and presenting the routine in a fresh, unique way with signature
moves that are original and creative. Story, transitions, music editing, clothing, and a
unique look and style that stands out from other routines.
Variety of Dance Styles (10)
A varied range of styles should be shown in the choreography of arm, leg, and body
movements.
Difficulty (10)
- Use of intricate and challenging skills/movement including various floor work and
signature moves.
Formations and Transitions (5)
- Use of inventive formations and creative ways to move from one formation to another,
allowing for seamless changes of positions.
3. TECHNIQUE EXECUTION/CLARITY OF MOVEMENT (40)
Placement and Control (10)
Proper control and correct placement/alignment of the body and ability to exhibit full
extension and strength of movement.
Musicality (5)
Performance and choreography corresponding to timing and music usage and the
crew’s
ability to perform simultaneously to the music.
Group Execution (10)
Proper execution of hip-hop styles. Movements must be true to the authentic hip hop
dance style, with understanding of the foundation and origin of hip hop.
Synchronization/Timing (10)
The movements of the crew members are performed in sync; the range of movement,
speed, timing and execution of moves are performed by all members.
Spacing (5)
The ability of the crew to gauge and position themselves correctly, with correct
distances between each other in and throughout all formations.
TOTAL POINTS 100 %
Protests are prohibited and will not be accepted regarding any score or result of
a decision.
CHOREOGRAPHY TECHNIQUE OVERALL EFFECT (20
(40 pts) EXECUTION/CLARITY OF pts)
MOVEMENT (40)
Creativity (15) Placement and Control (10) Confidence/Showmanship,
Intensity, and Projection (10)
Variety of Dance Styles (10) Musicality (5) Entertainment Value/Crowd
Appeal (10)
Difficulty (10) Group Execution (10)
Formations and Transitions (5) Synchronization/Timing (10)
Spacing (5)
