2023 WOMENS MONTH CELEBRATION

INTERPRETATIVE DANCE COMPETITION MECHANICS

1. The competition is open to all Women’s Organization, she is 18 years old and above,
either member or officers.
2. The contestants are clustered into 4 groups. (Area 1 &2, Area 3&4, Area 5&6, and Area
7)
3. There shall be a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 20 performers. This number includes
the other personalities who shall be on stage during the performance (e.g. props men,
etc.)
4. Each entry will use ANY MUSIC, either remix or not in relation to Women’s
Celebration to be interpreted.
5. Each group will choose a singer to sing of what the group had chosen song and while
singing they have to interpret the song through dancing.
6. No dangerous props/stunts allowed.
7. The performance shall not exceed seven (7) minutes but not less than three (3) minutes,
this includes the actual performance, entrance and exit of dancers, setting up of props (if
any) and the like.
8. The theme of the interpretative dance is about WOMENS RIGHT, WOMENS
ADVOCACY, and WOMENS EMPOWERMENT.
9. Criteria for judging are as follows:
A. CONCEPT AND INTERPRETATION– 40%
 Variety of dance positions, dance movements, and/or combinations as
appropriate to the specific dance.
 Difficulty of dance movements and/or combinations from one dance
position or alignment to another.
 Relevance to the theme of the competition.
 Uniqueness or originality of dance movements and/or combinations from
one dance position or alignment to another, to include presentation of
dance position.
 Continuity of dance movements and/or combinations to either interpret
dance theme and music, or to demonstrate dance control. This refers to
exceptional phrasing which includes spontaneous adjustments of dance
pattern for irregularly phrased musical selections.

B. CHOREOGRAPHY AND EXECUTION. – 30%

 Basic pattern, rhythm, timing, and initial phrasing between partners and to
the selected music. For correctly phrased musical selections, phrasing may
be shifted for momentary variation, but generally should be maintained
throughout the specific dance.
 Proper performance of footwork, hand, head, arm, and body movements
through dance variations; to include balance and centering through
executed movements.
 Alignment, framework, and proper presentation of dance positions; to
include smoothness of follow–through from movement into position; to
demonstrate properly initiated lead and follow technique from position
into movement.

C. STAGE PRESENCE – 20%

 Artistic interpretation and choreography projected through dance
movement as it relates to the selected music and the specified dance
category.
  Attentiveness, enthusiasm, enjoyment of the dance, and general good
partnership as perceived through appropriate presentation of lead and
follow roles.
 Flair and accent of dance movement, generating an atmosphere and
instilling a mood appropriate to the specific dance category.

D. COSTUME – 10%
 Costume suited for the concept and theme.

10. Your final music will be submitted on February 28, 2023. Just message Jurry on her
facebook or reach on her mobile number 09296339742.
11. The decision of the judges is final and irrevocable.
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