Group Dance – Modern and Disco

Entry

Team, All Boys, All Girls, or Mixed, Maximum 6 – Minimum of 2

Age

Under 12 / Over 6; Under 16 / Over 6

Notes

  • Explanatory Note of Activity – Modern and Disco dance is a vibrant and energetic dance form that combines elements of contemporary movements with disco rhythms. Participants are encouraged to showcase creativity, synchronization, and stage presence.
  • At National Festival Talent competitions, participants can avail of their marks or placements on request after the Festival is over.

Additional Notes

This is a County Event. There are no Regional or Provincial Finals in this event. One group to qualify from County to National in each Age Category.

  1. Participants may perform a dance routine not exceeding 4 minutes in duration.
  2. A medley may be used if wished, and competitors may perform dance style(s) of their choosing.
  3. The performance will commence once the music plays, and competitors will be judged on the entirety of their performance. They may be accompanied by live (maximum of 2 people) or pre-recorded music.
  4. Judging criteria:
    • Carriage & Interpretation – 20 Marks
    • Timing & Rhythm – 20 Marks
    • Originality – 20 Marks
    • Overall Entertainment – 40 Marks
  5. Time Penalty Points – One point will be deducted for each 30 seconds, or part thereof, over the time limit.
  6. Dance equipment necessary in the portrayal of the dance is allowed.
  7. If there is a story to be told, this is done by a competitor in the time allotted for the dance.
  8. All Talent events can be on an indoor or outdoor stage.
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