Hip Hop/Street Dance Competition
Street Dance Definition:
Street Dance is an umbrella term used for dances created and founded on the streets and clubs of a particular place which encompasses a range of dance styles characterised by various disciplines and cultural interpretations from around the world. The dance incorporates the look, music, attitude, posture, lifestyle, and culture of the street dance style.
The following are street dance styles from the early foundation to the present:
• Locking
• Popping
• Bboying/Bgirling (Breaking)
• Waacking/Punking
• Vogueing
• House Dance
• Party Dance/Club Dance: Popular Trendy Dances
• Hiphop Dance
• Krump
• Stepping/Gumboots
• Dance Hall
• Urban Dance
Guidelines
1. Each member of the crew must be a bonafide student at WVSU.
2. A crew consists of (8-15? Or 10-15?) members. The members of the crew may be made up of any combination of males and females. The final list of participants must be submitted on January, 3 PM at the USC office.
3. The crew is permitted to mix and bring music of their choice on a standard CD or USB. Music must be submitted a day before the competition at the USC office. Failure to pass on time will result in a five (5) points deduction.
4. The routine length for each crew is a minimum of three (3) minutes and a maximum of five (5) minutes. It shall be the responsibility of the respective coaches/coordinators of the participants to make sure that the music has been checked with the technical team before the contest proper.
5. Timing begins with the first audible sound (including cuing beep) and ends with the last audible sound. Routine length (music) that is less than or greater than the prescribed time will result in a five (5) points deduction.
6. Music should not contain obscene or vulgar lyrics and words.
7. Attire may include accessories such as hats, caps, gloves, scarves, jewelry, etc. Removing pieces of clothing during the performance is allowed provided it is not offensive or out of character. Appropriate clothing should be observed in the competition.
8. Prompting of competitors from backstage or from the audience is not allowed.
9. Sets or backdrops are not allowed. However, minimal hand props may be used. The term “hand props” shall be defined as anything that can be lifted by one hand for an unlimited length of time.
10. Pyro techniques, fireworks, smoke machines, and confetti or such materials difficult to clean up after are prohibited.
11. Non-adherence to the Rules on Safety will be subject to five (5) points deduction from each Judge for each violation. (See Rules on Safety below)
12. Violation of the following shall also be subject to five (5) points deduction from each Judge:
a. Music with explicit or vulgar lyrics (in other words, having the presence of either foul language, or depictions of sex, violence, or substance abuse is not allowed.)
b. Grandstanding (posing or unnecessarily performing after the routine.)
c. Lewd gestures, comments, or movements.
d. Excessive use of cheerleading, gymnastics, or acrobatic moves.
e. Major fall trip or stumble.
Rules on Safety:
1. The following are not allowed:
a. Dangerous stunts.
b. Excessive use of cheerleading, gymnastics, or acrobatic moves.
c. Tossing
d. Pyramid building
e. Double/triple back flips
f. Back handspring (back dive)
g. Coin drop (suicide drop)
h. Knee drop
i. Head spins and halos
2. Lifting is allowed provided it is only up to the second level (chest to shoulder level.)
3. Use of body oil, paints, or substances that will affect the stage.
Criteria for Judging
CHOREOGRAPHY
Use of creative and unique dance movements, musicality, and style together with impressive formations, elements, and transitions. - 30%
EXECUTION – POWER, INTENSITY, & CLARITY OF MOVEMENTS
Proper execution of the choreography that displays power, intensity, and clean moves - 30%
CREATIVITY & ORIGINALITY
Use of fresh, creative, and original choreography and concept that makes the routine stand out from all other performances - 20%
ENTERTAINMENT VALUE & AUDIENCE IMPACT
Use of entertaining and interesting choreography, concept, and blow-ups that will bring the crowd to cheer for the crew - 10%
STREET PRESENCE, ATTIRE and MUSIC - 10%
TOTAL = 100%
