Judging &
Scoring
Set Guidelines
Set Guidelines
Set up
Teams will be provided one minute to set up on stage. At the one minute mark, the submitted video and audio file will be played.
Submissions
Teams must submit all required materials - including music, lighting, and videos - by the competition deadlines to ensure a smooth competition day.
Set
Each team will perform a 5-minute routine, which includes an introduction video. Exceeding this time limit will result in a 20-point deduction for every 10 seconds beyond the 5-minute mark.
Rubric
Scoring Rubric
Choreography
Staging and Blocking
How well-executed are the staging, formations, layers, and transitions on and off stage?
Creativity, Originality, and Complexity
How creative and original is the choreography? The movements should display difficulty and complexity.
Musicality
How well do the movements align with the music and convey the emotions/mood of the song choice?
Dynamic in Movement and Dance Style
Is the movement or dance style repetitive? How dynamic is the movement, and did they display dynamic movements through multiple dance styles or within movement itself?
Execution
Dance Foundations
How strong are the dance foundations of the team?
Synchronization
How synchronized is the entire team throughout the performance?
Technique
In the chosen dance styles, how well was the technique of the movements performed?
Performance
X-Factor
Chemistry, gimmicks, and that undefinable quality that makes a routine memorable.
Facials & Expressions
Are the dancers engaging the audience with their expressions appropriate for the theme?
Energy & Stage Presence
Is the energy consistent and high throughout the performance? Do dancers command the stage?
Presentation
Music Selection & Audio
Quality of the mix and suitability of music choices.
Costumes, Hair & Makeup
Do the visual elements enhance the theme and performance?
Staging & Props
Effective use of props and stage design to tell a story.
Storytelling / Theme
Is the theme clear and effectively communicated throughout the routine?
Overall Impression
Judge's Impact
The final impact left on the judges. Would they want to see it again?