DANCE PERFORMANCE OUTLINE School:

# of Dancers:

Each team must include: Eight 8-counts of Pom, Hip Hop and Jazz in their routine. Routines must also include a full team squad leap, turn, and turn sequence. List all information in chronological order. List each Technical Skill on a separate line underneath the style section it is included in.

Beginning Time in Music

End Time in Music

Total Time/ Total 8-counts

Style

Team Skill & Point Range

Musical Notes

Example: 00:00

Example: 00:30

Example: 30 sec Seven 8-counts

Example: Jazz

Example: Team Turn; Triple Pirouette: 9-10 pt. Range

Example: From beginning to drum beat

Additional Skills Performed by Majority of the Team (Majority is half plus 1. If team has an odd number, than majority is the median number. i.e. 5 members is majority for a team of 9). List all information in chronological order. This is to further help judges clarify range for degree of difficulty. Skill Performed

Point Range (If Applicable)

Time in Music

Style

Musical Notes (If Applicable)

DANCE RUBRIC Please note that these ranges are used as a guide for the officials. The score can drop below the lowest threshold if the official believes that the performance area deems a score less than the set point range.

Jazz Technique

Pom Technique

Hip Hop Technique

5 – 7 points

5 – 7 points

5 – 7 points

Technical Skills & Execution 5 – 7 points

Jazz movement and technique executed at a beginning level. Style is inconsistent throughout all team members (below average).

Pom motions performed at a slow pace executed at the beginning level. Lacking dynamics and control. Motions may be incomplete and unfinished (below average).

Hip hop movement executed at the beginning level. Style is inconsistent throughout team members. Quality of execution and rhythm variations are below average.

Overall incorporation/execution of beginning level style specific skills performed by the majority of the team and executed at the beginning level with below average technique.

7 – 9 points

7 – 9 points

7 – 9 points

7 – 9 points

Jazz movement executed at the intermediate level with good technique. Style is mostly consistent throughout all team members (average).

Pom motions performed at an average pace executed at the intermediate level. Average use of dynamics and control. Has the ability to maintain accuracy and control when performing motions (average).

Hip hop movement executed at the intermediate level with good technique. Style is mostly consistent throughout all team members. Quality of execution and rhythm variations are average.

Overall incorporation/execution of intermediate level style specific skills performed by the majority of the team and executed at the intermediate level with average technique.

9 – 10 points

9 – 10 points

9 – 10 points

9 – 10 points

Jazz movement executed at the advanced level with strong technique. Style is consistent throughout all team members (above average).

Pom motions performed at an up tempo pace executed at the advanced level. Strong dynamic motions supported by upper body strength and core control. Incorporates innovative and creative variation and motion variety (above average).

Hip hop movement executed at the advanced level with strong technique. Style is consistent throughout all team members. Quality of execution and rhythm variations are above average.

Overall incorporation/execution of advanced level style specific skills performed by the majority of the team and executed at the advanced level with above average technique.

Staging & Transitions

Degree of Difficulty (Movement)

Degree of Difficulty (Technical Skills)

Uniformity

5 – 7 points

0 – 2.5 points

0 – 2.5 points

5 – 7 points

Routine utilizes minimal formation and formation changes. Transitions are simple and lack continuity within the routine.

Beginning level of choreography utilizing simple and possibly slower pace motions. Very limited use of floor work or full body movement. Majority unison work.

Few technical skills performed by majority of team throughout routine at a beginning level.

Beginning timing and synchronization of style. Memory mistakes causing the routine to appear less cohesive.

7 – 9 points

2.5 – 4 points

2.5 – 4 points

7 – 9 points

Spacing is average, but not precise. More interesting formation and formation changes, but lacking in creativity.

Intermediate level choreography with more intricate use of motions and faster pace. May be lacking in use of dynamics such as & counts.

Average amount of technical skills performed throughout routine by majority of team at an intermediate level or advanced level skills with substandard technique.

Intermediate timing and synchronization of style. Few memory mistakes with good placement.

9 – 10 points

4 – 5 points

4 – 5 points

9 – 10 points

Spacing is precise. Routine utilizes a variety of transitions that are exciting and seamless

Advanced choreography utilizing intricate motions, skills and transitions, fast pace as well as full body movement and a variety of direction changes.

Many advanced level technical skills incorporated by majority of team throughout.

Advanced timing and synchronization of style. Very precise placement.

Choreography

Performance Impression

5 – 7 points

0 – 2.5 points

Beginning level routine with minimal musical interpretation, dynamics, transition, direction, levels and group work.

Minimal facial expression. Facial expressions and feel of routine are not consistent amongst team members. Overall effect or mood of the routine is unclear.

7 – 9 points

2.5 – 4 points

Intermediate level routine with average use of musical interpretation, dynamics, transitions, directions, levels and group work. Attempts multiple visuals but visuals may lack cohesiveness.

Average level of audience appeal, team energy, and overall performance. Team may need to work on consistent facial expressions and/or a cohesive effect or mood is apparent in the routine.

9 – 10 points Advanced level routine with strong use of musical interpretation, dynamics, transitions, directions, levels and group work. Visuals are cohesive.

4 – 5 points High level of audience appeal, team energy, and overall performance. Team uses consistent facial expressions and a cohesive effect or mood is apparent in the routine.

Required Team Technical Skills Scoring Guidelines: Officials will first look at the team technical skills on the performance outline and determine the degree of difficulty point range prior to the performance. Then, after watching the performance, the officials will score the skills based upon both the degree of difficulty point range and as well as the overall team execution of that skill.

Required Team Technical Skills Execution Rubric:  0 – 1 points: Team skill is within the 0-1 point degree of difficulty range performed with superior technique; and/or the 1-2 point difficulty range executed by the team with good technique and/or in the 2-3 point range performed with substandard technique.  1 – 2 points: Team skill is within the 1-2 point degree of difficulty range performed with superior technique, and/or the 2-3 point difficulty range executed by the team with good technique and/or in the 3-4 point range performed with substandard technique.  2– 3 points: Team skill is within the 2-3 point degree of difficulty range performed with superior technique; and/or the 3-4 point difficulty range executed by the team with good technique and/or in the 4-5 point range performed with substandard technique.  3– 4 points: Team skill is within the 3-4 point degree of difficulty range performed with superior technique; and/or the 4-5 point difficulty range executed by the team with good technique.  4-5 points: Team skill is within the 4-5 point degree of difficulty range performed with superior technique

TEAM TECHNICAL SKILLS DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY RUBRIC GUIDE This is a guide to help with the scoring rubric already set in place, not replace it. Pay attention to the verbiage describing an advanced turn series performed by the full team with good technique vs. strong technique. For example, a two 8-count changing spot turn series could drop down to a lower point range if only performed with good technique. **Note, the table below does not include every dance technical skill that could be performed. If you have a skill or group of skills in question, please e-mail a video to Hannah Harmon ([email protected]) for review.

Team Leap

Team Turns

Team Turn Sequence

Leaps: 0-1 point range

Turns: 0-1 point range

Turn Sequence: 0-1 point range

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Hitch Kick Saut de chat (développé leap) Grand Jeté (straight leap) Stag/Double Stag Jump Toe Touch

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Surprise Leap Reverse Leap Center Leap Chaîné Axle

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Chaîné Double Attitude (stag) Tilt/Pitch jump Firebird Any combination of 0-2pt range leaps without a prep in between. o i.e. chassé leap step center leap; Prep toe touch land CJump land.

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Chaîné C-Jump Chaîné a la seconde/Spinning Disc Chaîné Calypso Chaîné Renversé Switch Leap Back Attitude Leap

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Aerial Switch Pitch Switch Center Switch Arabesque Switch Firebird Turning Switch leaps or pitch A combination of any 3-4pt range leaps without a prep in between. o i.e. Chaîné Calypso step turning C-Jump land roll out of it; Chaîné Calypso step calypso; Spinning disc step disc land roll out of it (double spinning disc)

C-Jump Herkie Hurdler Pas de Chat Cabriole

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Single Pirouette (in passé or coupé) Piqué turn Chaîné or multiple Chaînés Pencil turn Arabesque Turn

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Attitude Turn (front or back) Chaîné Fan Kick

Leaps: 1-2 point range

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Any combination of turns that are majority at the 0-2pt range that completes two 8-counts o i.e.: Prep 1, 2, Chaîné 3,4, prep 5,6, double pirouette 7, 8, land 1 o i.e. 1 or 2 a la secondes landing down into a lunge

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Any combination of turns that are majority at the intermediate level that completes two 8 counts o i.e. Prep 1,2, Chaîné 3,4, prep 5,6, double pirouette 7,8, land 1 hold 2, prep 3,4 piqué 5-6, piqué 7,8, land 1 Any Combination of 2-3pt range a la secondes that completes a minimum of one 8 count o i.e. Prep 1,2, a la seconde 3,4,5,6, double pirouette 7,8, land 1. (two a la secondes into a double)

Turns: 1-2 point range

Turn Sequence: 1-2 point range

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Leaps: 2-3 point range

Turns: 2-3 point range   

Double Pirouette (in passé or coupé) Double Piqué Illusion

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Single Leg Hold Turn, extension to the front or side Triple Pirouette Chaîné Renversé Land Double coupé pirouette Single Foutté into Double or Triple Pirouette

Leaps: 3-4 point range

Turn Sequence: 2-3 point range  

Turns: 3-4 point range

Turn Sequence: 3-4 point range 

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Advanced Leaps: 4-5 point range

Turns: 4-5 point range   

Quad or More Pirouettes (in passé or coupé) Double Leg hold turn Pirouette Combinations such as: o Single Foutté into Double or Triple Pirouette o Double coupé into a leg extension turn o Double pirouette straight into an illusion o Double pirouette plié double pirouette

A la seconds into pirouettes that complete between 1-2 8 counts. o i.e. 3 or 4 a la seconds into a pirouette Any combination of turns (see turns rubic) that are majority at the 2-3pt range that completes two 8-counts o i.e. Prep 1,2, piqué 3,4, piqué 5,6, double piqué 7, 8, prep 1,2, a la seconde 3,4, 5,6, double pirouette 7,8, land 1. 2 8-counts of straight fouetté a la seconde turns without any variation in the sequence. o i.e. Prep 1,2, a la seconde 3,4,5,6,7,8,1,2,3,4, double pirouette 5,6, land 7,8. o Minimimum of 5 a la secondes 2 8-counts of straight fouetté a la seconde turns with only arm variations. o Adding high fifth arms or arms down. Turn Sequence: 4-5 point range

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A la seconde fouetté variations that completes 2 or more 8-counts. o Changing spot a la secondes o i.e. Prep 1, 2, a la second 3,4, double pirouette 5,6, a la second 7,8,1,2,3,4,5 triple pirouette 6,7,8, land 1. o i.e. Prep 1,2, triple pirouette 3&4, a la seconde 5,6,7,8,1,2,3,4 pilé 5 spinning disc 6, land roll out of it 7,8. o i.e. Prep 7,8, a la seconde 1,2,3,4,5,6, 7 a la seconde with arms up to high fifth arms on 8, double pirouette 1, 2, Low jeté to the back 3, prep 4, a la seconde to the back 5,6, plié 7, renversé jump 8 land 1.

DANCE SCORE SHEET School: Category

Comments

Maximum Points

Jazz Technique

10

Pom Technique

10

Hip Hop Technique

10

Technical Skills & Execution

10

Staging Transitions

10

Uniformity

10

Choreography

10

Degree of Difficulty

10

Difficulty of Movement (5) Difficulty of Technical Skills (5)

Team Turns

5

Team Turn Sequence

5

Team Leaps

5

Performance Impression

5

Performance Total

100

Comments for Deduction Judge:

Judge’s Signature:

Score

DANCE DEDUCTIONS RUBRIC

All deductions will be taken from each scoring category.

Deductions

Minor Falls – 0.5

Major Falls – 1.0

Falls to the floor during execution of skills or in transitions. Examples: - Dancer steps out of pirouette (i.e. team attempted a triple pirouette, but one dancer stops after two rotations instead of three). - Dancer falls out of turn sequence. (i.e. One or more dancers stop turning in the middle of a turn sequence. This is NOT referring to rotation timing but is addressing an incomplete turn sequence. This infraction should NOT be duplicated for multiple dancers but should only be counted once for one single technical skill.) - Dancer slips on floor during choreography and puts hand down. - Dancer attempts an aerial and puts hand on floor. - Dancer’s knee hits the floor. (i.e. dancer attempts a headspring and over rotates to knees. Multiple falls in a sequence/series or multiple dancers falling or falls from a lift. Examples: - Dancer completely falls to floor and their entire backside or front side touches the floor. - Dancers attempt a lift in their routine that falls. This must be clear to the officials. (i.e. Dancers attempt to do a lift where the airborne dancer does a hip over-head rotation. The airborne dancer does not complete the rotation and it is clear to officials that the lift in its entirety failed in that performance.)

Performance Requirements Turn sequence: Any turn sequence executed by the entire team at the team level. The turn sequence must include two 8-counts of any combination of turns. For example:  Châinéturn (1,2) prep (3,4) Double pirouette (5,6) Châiné (7,8) prep (1,2) double coupe (3,4) prep (5,6) pique turn (7,8)  An 8-count of Fouetté a la Secondes, followed by another 8-count combination of any kind Team turn: Any turn executed by the entire team at the team level. Team leap: Any leap executed by the entire team at the team level.

Performance Outline To ensure that our judges have the best information to judge all the teams, it is important that the team performance outlines be properly filled out.

DANCE SAFETY/DEDUCTIONS Score Sheet School: Time of Fall

Time of Major Fall

Rule Infraction

Number of participants: Description

Total number of Total Falls:

multiplied by 0.5 =

Total number of Major Falls:

multiplied by 1.0 =

Description

Description (Team requirements for turns and leaps, music lyrics, uniforms, etc.)

Total number of Rule Infractions:

Time of routine: 3-5 seconds over = 0.1 deduction

multiplied by 5.0 =

Overtime? (If yes, how much?)

Deduction =

6-10 seconds over = 0.3 deduction

11+ seconds over = 0.5 deduction

Unsportsmanlike Infraction? = If yes, 2.0 deduction

TOTAL DEDUCTION = Add all values in far right column (light grey boxes) to achieve the Total Deduction.

Disqualified?

YES

NO

TOTALS SHEET (For use at regular season competitions only.)

School:

Judge 1 Judge 2 Judge 3

RAW TOTAL

Average the judges’ scores to create subtotal

SUBTOTAL

DEDUCTIONS

Subtract deductions from subtotal to create total score

TOTAL SCORE