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IFMDPRESENTATION OF

DANCE SPORTS FIELD

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Table of contents

Age groups1

Dance disciplines and categories2

General rules3

Adjudication main principles4

Detailed rules - dance disciplines5

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Age groups

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Age groups

MINI 6-9

A group of dancers between 6years of age (by 1st January)

and 9 years of age (by 31st August)

YOUTH10-13

A group of dancers between 10 and 13years of age (by 31st August

in a given calendar year)

ADULT17 and older

Dancers who are 17 on the 31st of August of

a given calendar year or older

JUNIOR14-16

A group of dancers between 10 and 13years of age (by 31st August

in a given calendar year)

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Age categories - variations

MINI 6-9

In small group/formation - 1 10-year old dancer

YOUTH10-13

In duos/couples – 1 mini dancerIn small group/formation - several mini dancers

ADULTover 17

In duos/couples – 1 junior dancerIn small group/formation - several junior dancers

JUNIOR14-16

In duos/couples – 1 youth dancerIn small group/formation - several youth dancers

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Age groups - in the season 2010 autumn-2011 spring

MINI 6-9

Years of birth 2002-2005(from 09.01.2001 to all dates, 2005.)

YOUTH10-13

Years of birth 1998-2001(09.01.1997 to 08.31.2001.)

ADULTover 17

Year of birth 1994 (till 08.31.) and older

JUNIOR14-16

Years of birth 1995-1997(09.01.1994. to 08.31.1997.)

Dance disciplines and categories

Disco Dance solo female solo male duo couple small group formation

Disco FreeStyle solo female solo male duo couple small group formation

Techno solo female solo male duo couple small group formation

Hip Hop solo female solo male duo couple small group formation

Funky solo female solo male duo couple small group formation

Street Dance Revue solo female solo male duo couple small group formation

Dance Show solo female solo male duo couple small group formation

Free Show solo female solo male duo couple small group formation

Fantasy solo female solo male duo couple small group formation

Electric solo female solo male duo couple x x

Break solo female solo male duo couple small group formation

Car./Latin Show x x x couple small group formation

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General rules

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General rules- 1

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ONLY FOR DISCO DANCE, DISCO FREESTYLE, HIP-HOP AND FUNKY SOLO CATEGORIES!

During qualification rounds plus in the quarter- and semi-finals the solo dancers must not enter in to the segment of the stage

belonging to another dancer.(The dancefloor is virtually divided into sections.

Each dancer performs only on his/her part of the dancefloor.)

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General rules- 2

Acrobatic elements in ‘mini’ age group2

Dancers in the ‘mini’ age group are allowed only to perform acrobatic jumps with support, while the sommersaults,

unsupported jumps are strictly prohibited

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General rules- 3

Dancer ONLY in one age groupin one category3

Each dancer performing as a member of a small group/formation can be nominated exclusively in ONE age group in the same category.

The dancer CANNOT be nominated for different age groups in the same discipline and category.

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General rules- 4

Age combination possibilitiesin the small group4

In the case of the MINI age group only one older dancer can be nominated in the small group and formation, provided

that he/she is 10 years old by 31st August in a given calendar year

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General rules- 5

Lip–synch – GENERALLY PROHIBITED5

Please read the detailed regulations thoroughly!Except for the electric discipline, LIP-SYNCH is generally

forbidden!

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General rules- 6

Music and CD specifications6

As indicated in the competition announcements and in the detailed regulations as well, the specified time durations

and speeds must be strictly kept!

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General rules- 7

Dance character and technical specifications7

Read the detailed regulations for EACH DANCE DISCIPLINES because the regulations concerning dance

character and technical requirements must be strictly kept!

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Evaluation

I. technique II. choreography III.presentation

Adjudication principles

difficulty level,correct executionand the number

of technicalelements

construction, synchron with the music, steps andelements, with the age of

dancers, stage area usage, costumes

level of artistic value,dynamics and emotions presented by the dancers

towards the audience

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Street dance typesThe correct presentation and level of the

given dance technique and character is the most important!

Show-like dancesHigh technical skills, good synchron of

choreography, music and presentation arenecessary!

Two Groups of Disciplines

BreakDisco dance, Disco FreestyleElectric Funky

Hip-hop Techno

Caribbean/Latin ShowDance Show Fantasy,

Street Dance Revue Sports Rocky

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Detailed Regulationsof

Dance Disciplines

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Disco Dance

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Disco Dance ... it is a free dance stylewith elements of

classic balletand jazz technique

reflecting the characterand speed of the music

dynamics

fluency of movement and presentation which is characteristic of disco dance

character

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Disco Dance - trends

3 disco trends

hustle jazz latino

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Disco Dance - hustle

hustle trend

minimal upper body movement, dynamic leg moves with arms moves

and using characteristic basic kicks

mostly central stage is used

no splits or any other floor figures are used

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Disco Dance - jazz

jazz trend

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this trend requires very good technique

body and hip waves

using jazz and some ballet

elements

frequent change of basic steps

and use of various figures with arm

swings

floor elements, bends, splits, jumps

and pirouettes are applied

this version includes many figures which is why dancers occupy nearly

the whole stage

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Disco Dance - latino

latino trend

using ballroom dance steps(mainly Latin-American)

using Eastern dance steps

(even belly-dancing) with a very sensual

performance

latino trend is spectacular but it does not include as manytechnical elements and figures as the jazz trend

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Disco Dance - elements

... it must include disco basic steps...

jazz elements(e.g. bends, waving,

jazz steps and turns, kicks, etc.)

pirouettesand ballet

jumps

floor elements(e.g. split,

twisting split, side turns,

dolphin, slides, etc.)cannot be dominant

at least 2 pirouettes or turns at least 1 floor

element

... it may contain also...

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Disco Dance - choreography

small group

formation

Desired to include maximal usageof the whole stage

at least 4 pattern changes


Max. 2 lifts

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Disco Dance – music speeds

MINI

YOUTH

JUNIOR

ADULT

132-140 bpm

136-148 bpm

140-152 bpm

144-160 bpm

for solos ONLY

DUO, COUPLE, SMALL GROUP, FORMATIONS 132-160 bpm

continuous mix of currently populardisco music styles

(e.g. pop, dance floor, new latin, disco, rave, house, dance, club, etc.)

characteristic disco music

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Solo F, MFinals

duo, couple

small group

formation

Solo F,MQualifying round

quarter and semi-finals

1’00”- 1’15’’ own music

1’15”- 1’30’’

2’00”- 2’30’’

2’30”- 4’00’’

1’00”federal music

Disco Dance – time durations

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Disco Dance - not allowed

- use of acrobatic elements

- hip-hop technique

- steps from other disciplines

- aerobic elements

- props, decorations and other tools

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Disco FreeStyle

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Disco FreeStyle

reflecting music characterand speed

dynamics

fluency of movement and presentation which is characteristic to disco dance

character

... it is a free dance style

with elements oftraditional ballet and

jazz techniqueObligatory to include

acrobatic elements

acrobatic elementssmoothly involved into the dance

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Disco Freestyle- elements

... it must contai characteristic disco and acrobatic elements ...

jazz elements(e.g. bends, waving,

jazz steps andrunning, kicks,etc.)

pirouettesand ballet

jumps

floor elements(e.g. split,

twisting split, side turns,

dolphin, slides, etc.)cannot be dominant

at least 2pirouettes

or turns

at least1floor

element

acrobaticelements

at least 3jumps

... it may also include ...

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Disco FreeStyle - acrobatics

Acrobatic elements cannot exceed 40% of the whole presentation time

small group

formation

at least 3 jumps

somersaults, rolls, turns, cartwheels, etc.

and combinationsliftings are

allowed

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Disco FreeStyle - choreography

small group

formation

it is desired to include maximal usageof the whole stage



max 2 liftings

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Disco FreeStyle

- for the MINI category use of acrobatic elementswithout support – (somersaults, rolls without support)

- dangerous elements, which could not be mastered by the dancer


- force elements and standing parts

- props, decorations and other additional items

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Disco FreeStyle - music

MINI

YOUTH

JUNIOR

ADULT

132-140 bpm

136-148 bpm

140-152 bpm

144-160 bpm

for solos ONLY

continuous mix of currently populardisco music styles

(e.g. pop, dance floor, new latin, disco, rave, house, dance, club, etc.)

characteristic disco music

DUO, COUPLE, SMALL GROUP, FORMATIONS 132-160 bpm

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Disco FreeStyle - time

solo F, Mfinals

duo, couple

small group

formation

Solo F, MQualifying round


1’00”- 1’15’’ own music

1’15”- 1’30’’

2’00”- 2’30’’

2’30”- 4’00’’


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Differences betweenDD and DF

acrobatics

decorations

props

CRITERIA DISCO DANCE

allowed up to 40% of performance

DISCO FREESTYLE

music speed constant constant

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Techno

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Techno - style ...it’s not only a music style

– it has many variations and references to everyday life. It emerged in the 1990s along the appearence of a disco music genre

called rave and it was adopted by fashion, clothing and clubs. At the end of 1990s and after it, till a few years ago the

techno remix, techno club and techno house music styleshave also developed into dominant music styles. Based on these styles and on the lifestyle which

they all entail there has appeared a new, rapidly developing dance style

based on disco dance, funky and hip-hop – today it’s a dominant, free dance style in dance clubs.

Techno dance is very fast and it is basedon flexible movements.

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Techno

reflects the musiccharacter and speed

dynamics

fluency of movements and presentation which is characteristic to techno dance

character

incorporates sudden stopsand quick speed upsrelated to the music

free, continuous style... which bases on flexibility of moves, with sudden stops, can include various elements of modern styles

and street jazz, It can also include elements

from other street dances, but none of thosecan be dominant.

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Techno - elements

perfect harmony of steps, kicks,

elastic steps

turnsand

pirouettes

floor elements(e.g. slides, etc.)

cannot be dominant

at least 2pirouettes

or turns

at least1floor element

sexyhip

movements

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small group

formation

It is advised to include maximalusage of the whole stage



Techno - choreography

duo, couple joint presentation (interaction), not only synchronised dancing

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Federal music is mixed using currently popular

techno music styles (e.g. rave, trance, dance remix, techno,

techno club, heavy metal, metallodisco, etc.) of fixed pace of 4/4

The federal music does not include vocal parts

Qualification rounds 134-142 bpm

finals– own music 130-146 bpm

Techno - music

Own music must be electronic or instrumental and of techno character

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Techno - not allowed

- hip-hop and/or funky elements for more than 4 bars


- aerobic elements, such as stepping, running, etc.

- props (scarfs, caps, hats), tools, decorations and other additional items

- disco elements for more than 4 bars

- liftings, acrobatic jumps and force elements

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Techno - time

solo F, Mfinals

duo, couple

small group

formation

Solo F,MQualifying round


1’00”- 1’15’’ – own music

1’15”- 1’30’’

2’00”- 2’30’’

2’30”- 4’00’’


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Funky

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In the early 1980s funky was a less dynamicand more technical version of disco dance.

Contemporary funky is a mixture ofdifferent trends (with street dance and wild jazz elements)

but all of them are based on jazz dance technique.

Today, variations of the raw afro-jazz andAmerican street-jazz are mostly used

but a professional performance of funky danceshould also include

artistic elements of jazz dance.

Funky - style

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Funky - elements

mainly jazz movesharmonised

steps, kicks, flexible steps

turnsand

pirouettes


cannot bedominant

at least 2pirouettesor turns

at least1floor element

body waving, bends,

arms andwaving

hip-hopelements

andacrobatics

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Funky

Use of hand-held tools is allowed

liftings are allowedbut cannot be dominant

small group

formation


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Funky - not allowed

- use of hip-hop elements such as popping and locking for more than

8 bars

- props, decorations and other tools

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MINI

YOUTH

JUNIOR

ADULT

112-128 bpm

120-136 bpm

130-142 bpm

138-148 bpm

for solos ONLY

Funky – music speed

DUO, COUPLE, SMALL GROUP, FORMATION 112-148 bpm


funky music styles.Own music does not have to

be mixed, but must be of funky character

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solo F, Mfinals

duo, couple

small group

formation



1’00”- 1’15’’ own music

1’15”- 1’30’’

2’00”- 2’30’’

2’30”- 4’00’’


Funky – time durations

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Hip Hop

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Hip Hop - style

Hip-hop style is a mix of different dance styles usedsince 1980s all until today, from the oldest one

hype dance, through new jack swing, ramming, popping, locking, new LA, crumping, newstyle, etc. and including modern verions with their dynamics and which include many technical, jazz

and even acrobatic elements. Hip-hop is a broad notion,

since it relates to various techniques and dance styles. All these styles can be combined during the performance

or it is possible to present one only one pure form.However, more than two styles should be

presented in the dance.

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Hip Hop - elements

Hip Hop

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lively and acrobatic moves,esp. body waving, sudden

kicks, points, jokes, flashes, head and shoulder

waving, etc.

Americancombination

of street dance

and afro jazz

fluent combinationof dynamic leg

and bodymoves

at least one figure in this styleshould include a Russian element,

bending elbows or donkey kick

jazz steps

break dancefigures

leg and bodyhopping according to

the speed of musicand in its rythm

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Hip Hop

small group

formation



and acrobatics are allowedbut cannot be dominant

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Hip Hop - music speeds

MINI

YOUTH

JUNIOR

ADULT

96-116 bpm

104-120 bpm

112-132 bpm

116-140 bpm

for solo ONLY

DUO, COUPLE, SMALL GROUP, FORMATION 96-140 bpm


hip-hop music.Own music does not

have to be mixed, but must be of hip-hop character

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Hip Hop – time durations

solo F, Mfinals

duo, couple

small group

formation



1’00”- 1’15’’ own music

1’15”- 1’30’’

2’00”- 2’30’’

2’30”- 4’00’’


- props, decorations and other additional items

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Differences: DD, Funky, HH

music speed

HH DDFunky

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Differences: Funky, HH

movement

CRITERIA

smoother dance in which themost important is constant

movement with bends, bodywaving and harmonisation of

limb movements

FUNKY

indepenedent bodyand limb movementis dominant, moves

are not smooth

HIP HOP

Not allowedpopping and locking

elements

body waving and bendscommonelements

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Differences: Techno, Funky, HH

style

music speed

acrobatics

CRITERIA

different streetdance styles,none can be

dominant

134-146 bmp

not allowed

TECHNO

a mixture of streetdance and jazz,

(turns, pirouettes)

112- 148 bmp

allowed

FUNKY

lively dancewith jazz dance

elements

96-140 bmp

allowed

HIP HOP

props not allowed not allowed not allowed

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Electric

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Electric style is a kind of a presentation using the techniques and elements which are characteristic of electric boogie (e.g.

twitching as if electrified). A superb body balance and coordination of movement are included, mixed with pantomime,

lip-synching, harmonisation facial muscle moves and a good music selection are the keys for a great electric boogie performance. A well-performed electric boogie dance

allows for the audience to notice the outstandingly good body movement abilities of the dancer.

Electric

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Electric - elements

electric shock Isolation

robot terminator

pantomime popping

lipsynchinterrogated walk

animation

puppet technique

ticking

shooting

separate limb movement, etc.

The presentation must include at least 3

well-known electric boogie styles.

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Electric - music

Solo - finals

duo, couple

Solo Qualifying round


1’00”- 1’15’’ – own music

1’15”- 1’30’’


There are guidelinesas for the

music speed.

The music is a mix ofstrong rythm and groove melodyof „slower street dance” music.

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Electric - not allowed

-use of other dance techniques

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Break Dance

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Break Dance - style

Break dance style is originating from various street and club dance styles, especially for

force and acrobatic elements. Break dance is a sequence of improvisations which consist of

special rotations, head and back turnings, turns, and acrobatic elements based on popping and locking,

also characteristic for this style, which enables the performer to

harmonise the dance with the music.

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Break Dance - elements

head rotations

air freeze

helicopter

handspinhunchback

holoback somersaults

and combinations of figures, etc.

The presentation must include at least 3

well-known electric boogie styles.

headspin

crown

windmill

uprock turtle

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Break Dance

- use of too complicated elements and dangerous combinations

small group,formation

duosynchrons, combinations and mirror positions

may be connected with pop-locking, electric dance elements and other street dances,

but they cannot be dominant

should include constant movement of all dancers, and not only sequences of solo presentations

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solo F, Mfinals

duo, couple

small group

formation



1’00”- 1’15’’ – own music

1’15”- 1’30’’

2’00”- 2’30’’

2’30”- 4’00’’


Break Dance – time durations

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Street dance revue

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Street dance revue

Some kind of presentation like a background dance for up-to-date toplist street dance music. Dancer(s) present

a cheerful, spectacular dance, with which they are having fun or which is funny for the audience, as if they were supporting dancers, a formation

or a separate dance show performed to currently popular music.

It is not allowed to perform a dance consisting only of break or electric techniques. However, elements and ideas from these dances are allowed in this discipline. The discipline is not an alteranative of a break or electric show.

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Street dance revue - elements

break

electric

disco dance

funky

hip-hip

techno

... in any possible combination

Dance styles maybe mixed or

presented in one, pure form.

easy to recognise

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Street dance revue

SDR

It is not required for the danceto convey any emtions or

to tell a story, but it is allowed

dance styles can bemixed orin one,

pure form

spectacular performanceof street dance

with elements of role-playing

DRAMA(has a specified beginning and

end, well-fitting boththe music and the story)

cheerfuldance

break dancefigures

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Street dance revue

small group

formation


cannot be dominant

solo parts

standing parts

acrobatics

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Street dance revue - music

solo F, M

duo, couple

small group

formation

1’15”- 1’45’’

1’30”- 2’00’’

2’00”- 2’30’’

2’30”- 4’00’’

Any type of disco, hip-hop, funky, techno, pop, rave, remix, house,

in pure or mixed form, even sound effects possible.

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Street dance revue - not allowed

- combinations of various break style elements and acrobatic jumps.

- stage props and sceneries with the exception of such costumes as coat, hat, necklace, mask, etc. and other tools & additional items

- max 2 liftings

- max 1 force element

- for the MINI category, use of acrobatic elements without support – both arms (somersaults, rolls without support)

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Dance Show

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Dance Show

jazz

classical

modern

contemporary

characteristicdances

traditional

... from any epoch and culture

Dance styles may be mixed or

in one, pure form.

easy to recognise

Allowed dance styles:

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Dance Show

feelings or story

drama

definite beginning and end

general synchronisation of the music, costumes, choreography and the performance

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Dance Show

- max 3 acrobatic jumps

- fitness-type choreography

- steps from other disciplines and the steps of: disco, hip-hop, break, funky, electric boogie and rock.

- sceneries

- stage props or tools larger than a chair

- max 1 force element

- max 3 flexibility elements

- no playback

NOT ALLOWED:

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solo F, M

duo, couple

small grop

formation

1’15”- 1’45’’

1’30”- 2’00’’

2’00”- 2’30’’

2’30”- 4’00’’

Dance Show

small group

formation


solo andstanding parts

cannot be dominant

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Free Show

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Free Show - elementy

... from any epoch or culture...

Dance styles may be mixed or

in one, pure form.

easy to recognise

any dance technique

acrobatic dance

force elements

flexibility elements

...conveying feelings or a story is not obligatory

USAGE OF ACROBATIC ELEMENTS IS OBLIGATORY

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Free Show

small group

formation


solo parts

standing parts

liftings

cannot be dominant

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Free Show - not allowed

- steps from other techniques and the steps of: disco, hip-hop, break, electric boogie

- acrobatics more than max. 40% of the entire performance time duration

- for the MINI age group: use of acrobatic elements without support (somersaults, rolls without support)

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solo F, M

duo, couple

small group

formation

1’15”- 1’45’’

1’30”- 2’00’’

2’00”- 2’30’’

2’30”- 4’00’’

Free Show - music and time

Music of your choice(own music)

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Fantasy

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Fantasy - elements

fantasyuse of proper

dance techniques, costumes, stage props.

SCENERIES ARE OBLIGATORY!

force andflexibilityelements

show with danceelements from

a well-known film,of a character, story or hero

sceneries should be anelement of thechoreography.

Sceneries!

acrobaticjumps

musical or theatreperformance any dance technique

Use of jazz, ballet, ethnic,traditional and character dance

elements is advised

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Fantasy

acrobatics

liftings

solo parts small group

formation

patternchange(s)

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Fantasy - not allowed

- steps from other techniques and the steps of: disco, hip-hop, break, electric boogie

- for the MINI use of acrobatic elements without support – (somersaults, rolls without support)

- fitness-type choreography and elements

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solo F, M

duo, couple

small group

formation

1’15”- 1’45’’

1’30”- 2’00’’

2’00”- 2’30’’

2’30”- 4’00’’

Fantasy – music and time

Music of your choiceOwn music

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Diffences: DS, FS, Funtasy

acrobatics

sceneries

stage props

CRITERIA

limited

not allowed

small props

DANCE SHOW

obligatory

not allowed

not allowed

FREE SHOW

as fitting to choreography

obligatory

obligatory

FANTASY

Dance typesjazz, classical,

traditional, character

not definedmusical, theatre(jazz, classical,

traditional)

emotions, story obligatory not required not defined

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Caribbean/Latin Show

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Caribbean, Latin Show

Samba

Tango

Bachata

Cha-chaMambo

Cuban Salsa

Merengue

Jive

Puertorican Salsa Paso Doble

CARIBBEAN

All caribbean and characteristically latin dance technics.

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Caribbean

caribbean

dance steps of Caribbean/

Latin-American dancesCORRECTLY PRESENTED

continuous dancewith listed steps and

elements and lowliftings

The performance reminds to a fiesta, Latino-American dance fiestor a latino style love-story

A story isnot required

The dance is based on cheerful, dynamic or sad features of

Latino-American spirit with show elements

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Caribbean - not allowed

- stage props and other additional items

- sceneries

- standing parts

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couple

small group

formation

2’50”- 3’10’’

3’00”- 3’30’’+ possibly 0’15’’ of enter and exit

2’30”- 4’00’’+ possibly 0’15’’ of enter and exit

Caribbean – music and time

any Caribbean music

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Sports Rocky

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Sports Rocky

Special version of rock-type dances.The hobby version of a kick-step based sports dance according to

the detailed regulations..

Adjudication is different in this discipline due to the fact that this type of dance should be performed strictly according to defined techniques. The adjudication of technique is done separately, while that of choreography and presentation are summarized, and the final score is given after deductions for time beat mistakes.

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KEY

explanation

notice

elements

obligatory

non-standard idea

exceptions

not allowed

differences

own music

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