JUDGING

Entrants are judged on the following criteria:

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Categories                                                                                                                                                                                             Max Points

Variety                                                                                                                                                                                                    10

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1. Portrayal & execution of the styles

2. Variety of styles used

Musicality & Creativity                                                                                                                                                                        10

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1. Interpretation of different beats & phrasing

2. creativity & originality of ideas

Choreography                                                                                                                                                                                        10

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1. Difficulty level of choreography

2. Overall use of stage and use of smooth transitions.

Presentation                                                                                                                                                                                           10

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1. Enthusiasm, energy, confidence

2. Routine execution and perfection

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Judges will grade per section using the following scale:

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1-2 = Below Average   3-4 = Average   5-6 = Good   7-8 = Very Good   9-10 = Excellent

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Please note: 0.25, 0.5 and 0.75 can also be used.

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Penalties will be imposed for the following:

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• Obscenities or inappropriate language in music = L

• Inappropriate costume for age category = C

• Inappropriate movement for age category = M

• Music over permitted time = T

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One point per Judge per penalty will be deducted for the above rule breaks. These will be monitored and allocated by the Head Judge. These marks will be deducted before the final Team placement.

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If a judge has an interest in any Solo, Duo or Team performance, they will step back and remove themselves from judging that performance. The Head Judge will then fill this role whilst also retaining the responsibilities of the Head Judge.

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How the Team judging works:

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·       Each Judge will mark all sections of the judging sheet using the scale system above.

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·       Any deductions will now be taken off before the score is used for your placement.

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·       The final score is revealed and the final competition placement confirmed.

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THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF JUDGES SHALL BE FINAL AND UNAPPEALABLE