Meanwhile, here are some of the competition categories being contested normally in colleges or tertiary level but some are previously competed in the primary and secondary level, their guidelines and criteria for judging.
Lip Synchronization - College - Dream Girls - WVSU
Character Interpretation - College - WVSU
WVRAA Literary-Musical Contest 2013 Folk Dance - Secondary - ANCHS
English Declamation
Guidelines
1. The piece must be in English. Contest piece must be of any topic suited for declamation: it can either be in poetry or in prose
2. Delivery must not be less than five (5) minutes nor more than seven (7) minutes.
3. The contestant must be in appropriate attire based on his/her character in the piece.
4. No other parts of the body must touch the floor, except the feet.
Criteria for judging:
Interpretation - 40%
- Expression
- Characterization
Delivery - 30%
- Pronunciation
- Stress and Accent
- Enunciation
- Fluency
- Mastery
Stage Presence - 20%
- Personality
- Poise
Suitability of the piece - 10%
TOTAL - 100%
Filipino Declamation
Guidelines
1. Ang piyesa ay kinakailangang bigkasin sa Filipino.
2. Ang pagbigkas ay hindi bababa sa limang (5) minuto at hindi hihigit sa pitong (7) minuto.
3. Ang mga kalahok ay kinakailangang magsuot ng nararapat na kasuotan.
4. Walang ibang bahagi ng katawan ang dapat makalapat sa sahig maliban sa paa.
Pamantayan sa Paghatol:
Interpretasyon - 40%
-Ekspresyon
-Pagsasatao
Pagbigkas - 30%
-Tinig
-Boses
-Pagbigay diin
-Artikulasyon
-Pagsaulo
Tikas o Personalidad - 20%
-Tindig
-Kilos
-Gawi
Kaangkupan ng Piyesa - 10%
KABUUAN - 100%
Declamation (Hiligaynon)
Guidelines o Giya:
1. Ang ‘pinikas’ ukon piyesa kinahanglan nga sa pulong nga Hiligaynon. Puede ini sa binalaybay ukon sa dinalayday (poetry or prose).
2. Ang pagpaalinton indi magkubos sa lima (5) ka minutos ukon magsobra sa pito (7) ka minutos.
3. Ang naga pasakup sa paindisindis dapat magasuksok sang nagakadapat nga biste.
4. Wala sing iban nga bahin sang lawas ang magatandog sa salog luwas lang sa tiil.
Talaksan sa paghukom:
Kasayuran - 40%
-Dagway sang nawong
-Paglarawan
Pagpamulongpulong - 30%
-Pagmitlang
-Kabug-at kag kadagmit
-Katigda
-Katayuyon
-Pagkalandason
Pagdala sang kaugalingon sa entablado - 20%
-Panggiho
-Panindogtindog
Ang pag angay sang pinikas ukon piyesa sa personalidad - 10%
KABILUGAN - 100%
Extemporaneous Speaking / Impromptu Speaking
Guidelines
1. The topics will be based on current events
2. The contestant is given three (3) minutes to prepare for his/her answer. Delivery must not exceed three (3) minutes.
3. The timer will ring the bell thirty (30) seconds before the maximum time limit. The timer will again ring the bell twice to indicate that the contestant has consumed the time limit.
Criteria for judging:
Content - 35%
-Worth of ideas
- Comprehensive treatment and updated issues
The facility of the English language - 25%
-Pronunciation
-Enunciation
-Stress and accent
-Fluency
Delivery - 20%
-Style
-Expression and gestures
-Voice projection
Organization - 10%
-Logical presentation of ideas
Over-all impact - 10%
-Stage presence
-Audience appeal
TOTAL - 100%
Oration
Guidelines:
1. The topic must be original and relevant to the theme.
2. The piece must be in English.
3. Delivery must not be less than three (3) minutes nor more than five (5) minutes.
Criteria for judging:
Delivery - 35%
-Expression
-Gestures
-Voice Projection
-Mastery
Content - 30%
-Relevance to the theme
-Worth and logical presentation of ideas
The facility of English Language - 25%
-Pronunciation
-Enunciation
-Diction
-Stress and accent
Over-all impact - 10%
-Audience appeal
-Stage presence
TOTAL - 100%
1. The topics will be based on current events
2. The contestant is given three (3) minutes to prepare for his/her answer. Delivery must not exceed three (3) minutes.
3. The timer will ring the bell thirty (30) seconds before the maximum time limit. The timer will again ring the bell twice to indicate that the contestant has consumed the time limit.
Criteria for judging:
Content - 35%
-Worth of ideas
- Comprehensive treatment and updated issues
The facility of the English language - 25%
-Pronunciation
-Enunciation
-Stress and accent
-Fluency
Delivery - 20%
-Style
-Expression and gestures
-Voice projection
Organization - 10%
-Logical presentation of ideas
Over-all impact - 10%
-Stage presence
-Audience appeal
TOTAL - 100%
Storytelling
Guidelines:
1. The story must be original and relevant to the theme.
2. Delivery must not be less than three (3) minutes nor more than seven (7) minutes.
3. The contestant must wear appropriate and decent attire. The wearing of school uniforms, shorts, sleeveless, slippers is not allowed.
4. Sound effects, background music, or props are not allowed to support the story. (except storybooks, piece)
5. There will be a deduction of one point from the total score in every thirty seconds of overtime.
6. The decision of the judges is final.
Criteria for judging:
Voice Variation and Projection - 35%
Content and Logical Presentation of Events - 35%
Skill in Eliciting Emotions and Expressions of the Character Played - 20%
Pronunciation - 10%
TOTAL - 100%
Poetry Interpretation
Guidelines:
1. All pieces should be restricted to poetry only, whether lyric, narrative, epic, romance, or ballad.
2. Delivery must not be less than five minutes nor more than seven minutes.
3. Appropriate costumes to identify the character may be used.
4. Contestant must memorize their contest pieces.
5. Sound effects, background music, or props are not allowed to support the story.
Criteria for judging:
Interpretation - 40%
Delivery - 30%
Craftmanship - 10%
Mastery - 10%
Overall Impact - 10%
TOTAL - 100%
Oration
Guidelines:
1. The topic must be original and relevant to the theme.
2. The piece must be in English.
3. Delivery must not be less than three (3) minutes nor more than five (5) minutes.
Criteria for judging:
Delivery - 35%
-Expression
-Gestures
-Voice Projection
-Mastery
Content - 30%
-Relevance to the theme
-Worth and logical presentation of ideas
The facility of English Language - 25%
-Pronunciation
-Enunciation
-Diction
-Stress and accent
Over-all impact - 10%
-Audience appeal
-Stage presence
TOTAL - 100%
Talumpati (Oration In Filipino)
Mga Alituntunin:
1. Ang piyesa ay kinakailangan sariling gawa o orihinal at nauugnay sa tema.
2. Ang pagbigkas ay hindi bababa sa tatlong (3) minuto at hindi hihigit sa limang (5) minuto.
3. Bawal magsuot na may pagkakakilanlan ang mga kalahok gaya ng uniporme.
Pamantayan sa Paghatol:
Nilalaman - 30%
-Kaugnayan sa tema
-Kabuuan at kaayusan ng diwa
-Kalinawan
Paglalahad - 35%
-Tinig
-Pagbigkas
-Akmang gamit ng mga salita
Tikas o Personalidad - 30%
-Tindig
-Kilos at gawi
-Tuwirang pakikipag-ugnay
Pangkalahatang impak - 5%
KABUUAN - 100%
Dagliang Talumpati (Impromptu Speaking in Filipino)
Guidelines:
1. Ang paksa ng talumpati ay ibibigay ng Lupon ng Inampalan sa araw ng paligsahan. Tiyakin na waala itong kaugnayan sa tema ng pagdiriwang.
2. Ang kalahok ay bibigyan ng Limang Minutong paghahanda at Limang Minutong paglalahad. Isang puntos ang ibabawas sa per judge sa bawat 30 segundong sobra sa paglalahad.
3. Ang paglalahad ay maaring paraan ng pakikipag-usap o patalupati o maaring pinagsama.
4. Ipinagbabawal sa mga kalahok ang pasgsuot ng uniporme ng kolehiyo o ng unibersidad.
5. Pinal at hindi mababago ang hatol ng Lupon ng Inampalan.
Pamantayan sa Paghatol
Nilalaman - 40%
- Kaugnayan sa Paksa - 20
- Kabuuan - 10
- Kaayusan at kalinawan ng diwa - 10
Paglalahad - 40%
- Tinig - 20
- Pagbigkas - 20
Tikas at Personalidad - 20%
KABUUAN - 100%
Pagkukuwento (Storytelling in Filipino)
Pamantayan:
1. Ang pagkukuwento ay orihinal na katha at nakatuon sa paksa ng palatuntunan.
2. Ang pagkukuwento ay hindi bababa sa Tatlong Minuto at Hindi hihigit sa Limang Minuto.
3. Ang tagatala ng oras ng magbibigay ng hudyat sa pagsisimula.
4. Bawal gumamit ng mga tunog/musika, larawan, o anumang kagamitan sa pagkukuwento. Ang kasuotan ay angkop sa piyesa at naayon sa pamnatayang moral at etikal.
Pamantayan sa Paghatol
Kakayahan sa Pagbigkas - 20%
Nilalaman at Kaayusan ng mga lohika ng mga pangyayari - 20%
Kakayahan sa Pagbabago ng Boses - 15%
Kahusayan sa Pagbibigay Buhay sa Papel ng Ginagampanan - 25%
Kakayahan sa Panghikayat sa Kawilihan ng Nakikinig - 20%
KABUUAN = 100%
Binalaybay (Oration in Hiligaynon)
Guidelines o Giya:
1. Ang ‘pinikas’ ukon piyesa kinahanglan nga sa pulong nga Hiligaynon.
2. Ang topiko dapat nagakaangot sa tema.
3. Ang pagpaalinton indi magkubos sa tatlo (3) ka minutos kag indi magsobra sa lima (5) ka minutos.
Talaksan sa paghukom:
Pagpamulongpulong - 40%
-Pagmitlang
-Kabug-at kag kadagmit
-Katigda
-Katayuyon
-Pagkalandason
Unod sang piyesa - 30%
-Kaangutan sang piyesa sa tema
-Presentasyon sang mga ideya
Pagdala sang kaugalingon sa entablado - 20%
-Panggiho
-Panindogtindog
Ang pag angay sang pinikas ukon piyesa sa personalidad - 10%
KABILUGAN - 100%
Sugidanon (Storytelling in Hiligaynon)
Giya:
1. Ang pinikas ukon piyesa kinahanglan nga sa pulong nga Hiligaynon.
2. Ang topiko dapat nagaka-angot sa tema.
3. Ang pag-paalinton indi magkabos sa tatlo ka minutos kag indi magsobra sa lima ka minutos.
4. Ang naga pasakup sa paindis-indis dapat magasuksok sang naga kaangay nga panapton.
Talaksan sa Paghukom
Kasayuran - 40%
- Ekspresyon sang nawong kag mata
- Paglaragway sang mga karakter
Pagpabatyag - 15%
- Tingog
- Pagpang-ganyat
- Intonasyon
Pagdala sa Kaugalingon sa Entablado - 15%
Kaundan - 30%
KABUUAN - 100%
Storytelling
Guidelines:
1. The piece must be in English. The contest piece must be of any topic suited for storytelling.
2. Delivery must not be less than five (5) minutes nor more than seven (7) minutes.
3. The contestant is free to use the stage and must show rapport with the audience.
4. The use of a book may not be necessary.
5. No other parts of the body must touch the floor, except the feet.
Criteria for judging:
Interpretation - 30%
-Expression
-Characterization
-Mastery of the piece
-Stage Presence
Delivery - 30%
-Pronunciation
-Stress and Accent
-Intonation
Audience Impact and Rapport - 20%
Suitability of the piece - 20%
TOTAL - 100%
Character Interpretation
Guidelines:
1. The contestant is free to choose any fictional character (e.g. literary character, movie character, etc.)
2. The piece must be delivered in English.
3. The contestant must be in an appropriate costume based on his/her character in the piece.
4. Recorded sound effects or live music may be used.
5. Delivery must not be less than five (5) minutes nor more than seven (7) minutes.
Criteria for judging:
Interpretation - 40%
-Expression
-Characterization
-Gestures
Delivery - 40%
-Voice
-Stress and accent
-Enunciation
-Fluency
-Diction
-Mastery
Stage Presence - 10%
-Personality
-Poise
Suitability of the piece - 10%
TOTAL - 100%
Vocal Solo (Filipino Classical)
Guidelines
1. Contestants are free to choose any Filipino classical composition.
2. The lyrics must be in the Filipino language.
3. Accompaniment may be live or recorded (limited only to piano or audio CD).
4. The organizing committee will provide a piano (for live accompaniment).
Criteria for judging:
Tone - 40%
-Tone quality
-Flexibility
-Range
Musicianship - 30%
-Interpretation
-Melody
-Tempo
-Style
-Dynamics
Diction - 10%
-Clarity of sound, vowels, and consonant
Piece - 10%
-Quality
-Suitability to singer’s range
Stage Deportment - 10%
-Stage presence
-Showmanship
TOTAL - 100%
Vocal Solo (Pop)
Guidelines
1. Each contestant is free to choose a composition suited to his/her voice range.
2. The song may be in Filipino or English
3. Only the use of accompaniment such as minus one and audio CD-recorded instruments is allowed.
4. Back-up singers in the minus one is allowed provided they do not sing louder than the soloist during the entire performance
Criteria for judging:
Tone - 30%
-Tone quality
-Flexibility
-Range
Musicianship - 20%
-Melody
-Tempo
-Rhythm
-Dynamics
Style - 20%
- Interpretation
Diction - 10%
-Clarity of sound, vowels and consonant
Piece - 10%
-Quality
-Suitability to singer’s range
Stage Deportment - 10%
-Stage presence
-Showmanship
TOTAL - 100%
Vocal Duet (Pop)
Guidelines
1. The pair is free to choose a pop song that best suits their voice range and style.
2. The song can be in Filipino or English.
3. Only the use of accompaniment such as minus one and audio CD-recorded instruments is allowed.
4. Contestants may be both male or female or a combination of a male and female.
Criteria for judging:
Blending - 30%
Tone - 25%
-Tone quality
-Flexibility
-Range
Musicianship - 15%
-Interpretation
-Melody
-Tempo
-Rhythm
-Dynamics
Diction - 10%
- Clarity of sound, vowels, and consonant
Piece - 10%
-Quality
-Suitability to singer’s range
Stage Deportment -10%
-Stage presence
-Showmanship
TOTAL - 100%
Lip Synchronization
Guidelines
1: The group is free to choose any piece.
2. The group must have a minimum of 10 members and a maximum of 25 members.
3. Props may or may not be used.
4. Costume must be appropriate.
5. Performance (including the setting up of props and clearing of stage afterward) must not be less than seven (7) minutes nor more than ten (10minutes.
Criteria for judging:
Synchronization - 40%
-Timing
Interpretation - 30%
-Choice of piece
-Relevance
Expression - 20%
-Facial gestures
-Gestures
Over-all impact - 10%
-Audience appeal
TOTAL - 100%
Short and Sweet Plays
Guidelines:
1. The category is a presentation of a short play with limited time and number of characters.
2. The play will be limited to a maximum of six (6) characters and a minimum of three (3) characters. Each should portray a character.
3. The language to be used may be pure English or a combination of English, Filipino, or any Philippine Language with English/Filipino translation.
4. Technicians, musicians, and all personnel needed for the production will be counted in the six-contestant limit.
5. The writer is not required to be a part of the cast.
6. Lines, whether spoken or sung, must be live.
7. Hand props and a maximum of two movable set pieces (Example: one table = 1 set, one chair =1 set) will be allowed on stage for the duration of the play. Backdrops are not allowed. Performers must wear appropriate costumes. The available space light will be used.
8. The maximum performance time is ten (10) minutes maximum. For overtime, the contestant will receive a 1-point deduction from the overall score for any portion of thirty-second increments outside the allotted time.
9. Plays must be originally written for the competition. The play should depict or illustrate the theme of family unity, values, and youth issues.
10. Violation of the guidelines except for rule number 8 will be disqualified.
11. The decision of the judges is final.
Criteria for Judging
Acting - 25%
- Use of Voice - 10%
- Use of Body - 5%
- Use of Imagination - 5%
- Use of Emotion - 5%
Directing - 25%
- Interpretation of Materials - 10%
- Use of Space - 8%
- Approaches/style - 7%
Technical Designs - 25%
- Costume
- Makeup
- Sounds
- Set and Props
Relevance to the Theme - 10%
Dramatic Structure - 5%
Dialogue - 5%
Unity of Action - 5%
TOTAL = 100%
Radio Drama (Filipino and Hiligaynon Category)
Guidelines
1. Contestants should present an original radio drama over a simulated or actual radio station. The script must follow the annexed sample format.
2. A maximum of five radio talents and/or student technicians may be involved.
3. Contestants may portray multiple characters behind the curtain.
4. The drama must convey a moral or character-building theme on youth, family, unity, and values. The radio drama should be suitable for general listeners. Please strictly follow the ethics on KBP radio code
5. Background music and canned sound effects may be used.
6. Performance time is ten minutes maximum. For overtime, the contestant will receive a point deduction for any portion of thirty-second increments outside the allotted time.
7. All equipment and sound effects must be provided by the participants. The USC will only provide sound the system.
8. The language to be used will be Filpino for the Filipino Category and Hiligaynon for the Hiligaynon Category. Philippine dialects may be used but translation must be provided in the script. Lines should be live and may not be memorized.
9. Maximum set-up time is five minutes.
Radio Drama Script Format
Title:
Format: Radio Drama
Duration: 10 Minutes
Writer/Producer/Director:
Cast:
Scene One: Spacious Reception Area
O1 Music: Foreboding Theme, Establish, Continue Under
02 Sound Approaching Footsteps On The Surface
CBC MAILMAN: Here’s Mail looks like a lot of scripts!
Criteria for Judging
Radio Drama Script - 30%
- Theme Appropriateness
- Variety of Characters
- Script Flow and Continuity
Vocal Quality - 30%
- Voice Flexibility
- Voice Creativity
Technical Quality - 30%
- Appropriateness of Sounds
- Smoothness of Production
- Precision
Overall Appeal - 10%
- Dramatic Effect
- Rendering / Delivery
TOTAL = 100%
Song Writing Composition
Guidelines
1. Performance must not be less than five (5) minutes nor more than seven (7) minutes, including the setting up of instruments, introduction, and finale.
2. The lyrics may be in English, Tagalog, or Hiligaynon.
3. The composer, lyricist, and interpreter are allowed but they must be students of the school and must come from the same college/department.
4. All entries submitted must be original songs and shall not infringe any copyrights or any other rights of any third parties. Songs may have multiple co-writers, but only one name should be designated on the entry form.
5. Participants may use recorded music (Audio CD) or sing in the Chorale group. Live accompaniment is allowed, provided that the competing groups will supply their own instruments such as electric guitars, drums, keyboards, amplifiers, extension wires, etc.
6. The organizing committee will only provide four (4) microphones
7. Performance may be done in solo, pair, or group, not exceeding eight (8) members.
8. Five music sheets with the lyrics are required for submission
.
Criteria for judging:
Harmony - 30%
-Appeal of melody
-Rhythm
Lyrics - 30%
-Arrangement of the words and ideas within the composition
-Relevance
Over-all impact - 40%
-Originality
-Music treatment
TOTAL - 100%
Criteria for judging:
Harmony - 30%
-Appeal of melody
-Rhythm
Lyrics - 30%
-Arrangement of the words and ideas within the composition
-Relevance
Over-all impact - 40%
-Originality
-Music treatment
TOTAL - 100%
Instrumental Solo
Guidelines:
1. The instrument that will be used in the competition is a classic guitar (nylon string).
2. The music piece shall be any of the following:
- Filipino Love Song
- Filipino Folk Song
- Kundiman
- OPM
3. The contestant shall play the instrument without any backup, accompaniment, or background music.
4. The title of the piece must be given to the ULMC on the scheduled date. The master of ceremonies shall announce the title of the piece.
5. Performance must not be less than three minutes nor more than five minutes.
Criteria for Judging
Technique (clarity of tone, intonation) - 30%
Mastery of Piece - 30%
Interpretation - 30%
Stage Deportment - 10%
TOTAL = 100%
Live Band Competition
Guidelines
1. Each group will perform published (meaning: played live on-air) Original Pilipino music but the following will be the sequence of genres to be observed for the annual competition, (2017-rock, 2018-reggae, 2019-rhythm and blues) as long as there are no obscene, lewd or green words in the lyrics.
2. Each group will have a minimum of four and a maximum of seven members.
3. Each group will perform a warm-up song prior to the contest piece with a limited time of five minutes including set-up preparation time. A total of 10 minutes will be allotted. Beyond this, a total of five points will be deducted from the group's total score from each judge.
4. Each group must provide their respective instrument except for the drum set which will be provided by the organizers. Change of cymbals will be allowed. A minimum of four amplifiers shall also be provided by the organizer.
5. The members of the band may be composed of all males, all females, or mixed.
6. The use of pyrotechnic gadgets, smoke, or combustible materials as props is not allowed.
7. Medley arrangement of songs is not allowed.
8. Coaches/trainers are allowed to guide the song technicians.
9. The judges' decisions are final and irrevocable.
Criteria for Judging
Musicality (harmony, rhythm, sound quality) - 50%
Performance (stage presence, style) - 30%
Technicals - 10%
Overall Impact - 10%
TOTAL - 100%
Theatrical Modern Dance
Guidelines
1. The piece must be original and related to the theme.
2. The group must have a minimum of 15 members and a maximum of 25 members.
3. The group may be all males, all females, or a combination of both.
4. Performance (including the setting up of props and clearing of stage afterward) must not be less than seven (7) minutes nor more than ten (10) minutes.
Criteria for judging:
Interpretation - 35%
-Creativity, clarity, and originality
-Substance of storyline
Choreography - 30%
-Projection
-Poise and grace
-Mastery
Performance and intricacy of dance steps - 20%
Over-all impact - 15%
-Costume/Props
-Audience appeal
TOTAL - 100%
Contemporary Dance
Guidelines:
1. The dance piece should be an original choreography in neo-classical/contemporary form.
2. The group must have a minimum of 8 members and a maximum of 15 members.
3. Props are not allowed.
4. The group may be composed of all males, all females, or a combination of both.
5. Costume must be appropriate to the concept of the dance. Nudity is strictly prohibited.
6. Obscene choreography/indecent movements and killing of animals are strictly prohibited.
7. Performance must not be less than five minutes nor more than seven Minutes.
Criteria for Judging
Choreography / Composition - 40%
- Theme and Variation
- Structure
- Organization of Movement
- Use of Movement and Space
Performance Artistry - 20%
- Expression
- Characterization
Concept - 20%
- Ideas
- Content
Technique - 20%
(Movement Skills, Precision of Movement, Synchronization and Coordination, Clarity of Movements, Timing)
TOTAL = 100%
Hip Hop Competition
Guidelines
1. Each group must have a minimum of 10 members and a maximum of 15 members which may be all males or all females or a combination of both.
2. The routine must be performed, in its entirety to the music selected, prepared, and submitted by the group.
3. The performance should have a minimum of five minutes and a maximum of seven minutes. The routine must not exceed the said time as it will result in a one-point deduction.
4. There is no maximum or minimum number of songs or recordings that may be used in the routine as long as it won't exceed the given time. The songs may be edited to enhance choreography and personal performance.
5. Sound effects and original compositions are permitted. Crews are highly cautioned and advised against the music becoming too complex with too many edits, sound effects, or songs preventing them from exhibiting a clean and continuous dance performance.
6. Groups can use props or costumes as long as they relate to their performance.
7. 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. Appropriate clothing should be observed in the competition.
8. Using deadly weapons and broken mirrors is strictly prohibited.
9. The final list of participants in each contest must be submitted on or before.
10. The final list of participants must be submitted on the scheduled date.
11. Deduction will applied as indicated in the general rules and guidelines.
12. Music must be submitted on the scheduled date.
13. The decision of the judges is final and irrevocable.
Criteria for Judging
Choreography - 30%
- Theme and variation
- Structure
- Organization of Movement
- Use of Movement Space
Rhythm, Timing and Technique - 30%
- Movement Skills
- Precision of Movement
- Synchronization and Coordination
- Clarity of Movements and Lines
- Timing
Concept - 20%
- Ideas
- Content
Performance - 20%
TOTAL = 100%
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%
Philippine Folk Dance
Guidelines
1. The dance must be taken from a published Philippine Folk Dances authored by Francisca Reyes Aquino and Libertad V. Fajardo or any researched dances enumerated below approved by the Cultural Center of the Philippines or Philippine Folk Dance Society. The following are the specific titles of the books:
a. Philippine Folk Dances from Pangasinan Volume I by Jovita Sison Triese.
b. Ilonggo Folk Dances by Petronila Suarez.
c. Philippine National Dances by F. Reyes/Tolentino.
d. Handumanan - Capiz Folk Dances by Jose B. Balcena.
e. Sayaw - Dances of the Philippine Islands Volume I to V – Philippine Folk Dance Society.
f. Samar Folk Dances by Juan Miel
g. Philippine Folk Dances and Songs by the Bureau of Public Schools, 1965
2. In dances where the author does not specify or describe the entrance and/or exit steps, the trainer may create such. However, the entrance steps must not be longer than the dance itself.
2. In dances where the author does not specify or describe the entrance and/or exit steps, the trainer may create such. However, the entrance steps must not be longer than the dance itself.
3. The group shall be composed of exactly eight (8) members. The members could either be all males, all females, or a combination of both.
4. Live accompaniment is not allowed. The dance should be accompanied by an Audio CD.
5. The literature (5 copies) of the dance with the CD must be submitted
.
Criteria for judging:
Skill and mastery of performance - 20%
Stage projection, grace, and poise - 20%
Precision - 20%
Interpretation - 30%
The authenticity of Costume and Music - 10%
TOTAL - 100%
