Hip Hop Dance Competition Rules and Guidelines

1. All crews should have a minimum of (6) and maximum of (16) members.
2. All members of the crew should be 13 years old and above.
3. The Competition is an open category.
4. There will be a registration of P200 each crew.
5. Only the first 10 crews will be cater for the competition.
6. Crews that will be able to register and complete the requirements shall be eligible to compete on
February 10, 2020 at Laureta National High School Gymnasium, San Miguel, Tagum City.
7. All members of the crew should submit the following forms to Ms. Dana Althea Algabre or
contact 0916-6110-989.
a. Fully Accomplished Entry Form
b. Waiver & Release of Liability Form
8. All forms are also available at Laureta National High School Guidance Office.
PERFORMANCE AND STAGE RULES
1. The duration of the dance should be a minimum of 3 minutes, and a maximum of 5 minutes.
2. Any kind of hip hop dance is allowed (locking, popping, krump, house, stepping, breakdance,
wacking, tutting, vogueing, party dances, hiphop choreography).
3. No vulgarity, obscenity, and explicit contents are allowed.
4. Props that are not considered as an integral part of a crew’s “attire” are prohibited (ex. canes,
chairs, tambourines, musical instruments).
5. Attire may include accessories such as hats, scarves, caps, gloves, jewelry, etc. Removing
pieces of clothing during the performance is permitted provided it is not offensive or out of
character.
6. Body/face oils or paints/other substances applied to the body or clothing that may affect the
clean dry surface of the stage and the safety of fellow competitors are prohibited.
7. All costume malfunction resulting team members being exposed are grounds for deductions.
8. Crews will be given opportunity to block their routine on stage before the performance ONLY
before the scheduled opening of the program. Crews who are absent/late for their designated
blocking time will not be allowed to block on stage at a later time.
9. Performance order will be determined by the management via drawing of lots.
10. Crews must provide for their own meals, snacks, and drinks at all events.
MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
1. The music used in the routine must be a minimum of 3 minutes and a maximum of 5 minutes.
2. Crews’ competition music must be the only piece of music and recorded on an USB drive.
3. There is no maximum or minimum number of songs/recordings that may be used in the routine,
and may be edited to enhance choreography and personal performance.
4. The competition music must not contain inappropriate, lewd, or offensive language.

EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES
An extraordinary circumstance is an occurrence beyond the control of the crew that affects
their ability to perform at the beginning or any time in a routine. An extraordinary circumstance is
not limited to the examples listed below and may be declared at the discretion of the event
organizers and/or judges.
For instance:
a) incorrect music is played or cued.
b) Music problems due to equipment malfunction.
c) Disturbances caused by general equipment failure, i.e., lighting, stage, venue, or sound
system.
d) The introduction of a foreign object or disturbance into the performance area, before or
during a performance, by an individual or means other than the crew.
1. In case the routine is stopped by an extraordinary circumstance, the management and/or judges
will review the situation, and upon confirming a decision and correcting the problem, the crew
will be re-introduced, and will be allowed to re-start their routine.
2. Claim of an extraordinary circumstance presented by the groups AFTER the routine has been
 performed will not be accepted or reviewed.
MEDICAL ATTENTION
1. It is the responsibility of the group members, manager, or choreographer to report a group
member’s injury or illness to the management.
2. If at any time, prior to or during competition, a group member becomes ill or injured, or his/her
physical or emotional condition is at risk by participating, he/she may be declared ineligible to
compete, and may be disqualified from the competition. The management reserves the right to
withdraw any competitor who appears to have such serious disability or injury or needs medical
attention.
3. The management reserves the right to request the submission of a physician’s written
authorization for a group member that is deemed medically or emotionally at risk by the event
organizers, to compete.

JUDGING CRITERIA
The judges will score the crews according to the judging criteria on a 100 point system.
1. OVERALL EFFECT (20 pts)
Confidence/Showmanship, Intensity, and Projection (5%)
Entertainment Value/Crowd Appeal (5%)
Street Presence/Attire (10%)
2. CHOREOGRAPHY (40 pts)
Creativity (15%)
Variety of Dance Styles (10%)
Difficulty (10%)
Formations and Transitions (5%)
3. TECHNIQUE Execution/Clarity of Movement (40%)
Placement and Control (10%)
Musicality (5%)
Group Execution (10%)
Synchronization/Timing (10%)
Spacing (5%)
TOTAL POINTS: 1OO %
*Protests are prohibited and will not be accepted regarding any score or result of a decision.

DISCREPANCIES IN THE RULES AND/OR COMPETITION

Any problem or discrepancy during a competition will be brought to the attention of the competition
organizer who will address it with the Head Judge, and/or event committee, and the respective
decision(s) made will be final.
Entry Forms and Documentary Requirements may be submitted to/ at any of the following:
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION of the entry form and eligibility requirements shall be on January
31, 2020 at 5:00 in the afternoon. Failure to submit the entry form and/ or to complete the
documentary requirements would mean forfeiture of the team/s’ chance to participate. Any team
who is unable to complete the requirements within the deadline, will also not be allowed to
participate.
Other Guidelines:
1. Call Time. All teamsare required to check-in at the venue at exactly 5:00 in the evening for the
briefing and the drawing of lots (that would determine the order of performance).
2. Assembly. The participating teams are required to stay at the designated holding area/s. The
emcee/ traffic controller shall ensure and arrange the orderly cue of performers and shall
continually call on the next three (3) groups to perform to assemble. Failure to be at the Holding
Area after three (3) such calls shall mean forfeiture of participation in the competition.
Prizes:
Local Category:
1st runner up: P 3,000.00
2nd Runner Up: P 2,000.00
3rd Runner Up: P 1, 000.00
 Battle of the Bands Mechanics and Criteria for Judging
1. Each participating band should not exceed to seven members only.
2. The order of presentation will be determined through the bands’ registration numbers. There will
be a registration fee worth P300.00. The payment will be given upon registration on or before
January 31, 2020. Look for Ms. Dana Althea Algrabre or contact her at 0916-6110-989 for more
details.
3. Each band must bring their own instruments and equipment except for the drum set which will
be provided for by the event organizers.
4. Each band is given two (2) songs to perform. The first song will be of own choice and the
second should be a song from 60s to 90s. This is also open genre.
5. Each band will be given 15 minutes to prepare their instruments and equipment and to perform.
A deduction of two (0.5) points will be done to the bands for every excess of one (1) minute.
6. The use of colored light bulbs will be observed for time keeping. The following color bulbs signify
that:
Green - time has already started
Yellow- there is only sixty (60) seconds remaining time
Red - time is up
7. There will be an odd number of judges for the Battle of the Bands.
8. The performance of the bands will be judge according to:
Musicality – 35%
Vocal Quality – 35%
Stage Presence – 20%
Audience Impact – 10%
TOTAL: 100%
10. The decision of the judges is final and irrevocable.
 ENTRY FORM

Desired event to join: ____________ Contact Number: _____________

Name of Group: ________________

Names of Group Members:

1. 9.

2. 10.

3. 11.

4. 12.

5. 13.

6. 14.

7. 15.

8.

*only fill up the spaces according to number of participants allowed in each event

REGISTRATION FEE STATUS:

EVENT: ( ) Battle of the Bands ( ) Hiphop Dance Competition
Status: ( ) Paid ( ) With Balance ________________

Received by:

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