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Contemporary Dance

1. The contest piece must be at least four (4) minutes but not more than five (5) minutes.
2. The contest piece is freestyle.
3. A maximum of ten (10) and a minimum of six (6) dancers are allowed to participate.
4. The dance piece should be an original choreography in contemporary Form, it should not copy
any movement found in any media source. An affidavit must be secured on the originality of the
choreography to be submitted to the organizers.
5. Soft ballet shoes or pointe shoes may be worn (optional)
6. Sets are not allowed (e.g. risers, back drop, tables, etc.). Hand props may be used (e.g. stick,
fan, ring, umbrella, etc.). Bamboo, wood, steel or plastic pole may be used but must not be more
than 3 meters long.
The following are strictly not allowed in the performance:
a. The use of real fighting armor (e.g. sword, knife, guns, arrow, spears,etc…)
b. The use of any form of liquid (e.g. blood, oil, water, etc.)
c. The use of fire, candles and any pyrotechnic materials.
d. The use of confetti either drop or bomb.
e. Breaking of glass, pots, etc…
f. Audio visual presentation or screen projection.
g. Body paint
1. Costume must be appropriate to the concept of the dance. Skin toned cycling, leggings, or
leotards are allowed. Nudity or topless for both male and female is strictly prohibited.
2. Obscene choreography/indecent movements and killing of animals are strictly prohibited.
Tossing will not be allowed.
3. Deliberation of the results between the boards of judges will be done prior to the announcement
of winners.
4. Violation of any of these contest guidelines will result to disqualification of the participating
group.
5. Any violation of the ground rules will be disqualified
6. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.

Criteria for Judging:
CRITERIA POINTS
Choreography/composition Theme and Variation Structure 40
Organization of Movement
Use of Movement Space
Performance/ Artistry Expression 20
Characterization
Concept Ideas Content 20
Technique Movement Skills 20
Precision of Movement Synchronization and Coordination
Clarity of Movement and Lines Timing
Total 100

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