HOLY CROSS COLLEGE OF CARIGARA

Rebolledo St. Brgy. Ponong, Carigara, Leyte

Institutional Code: 08074

Name: Jesaly B. Calapre Crs./Yr: BPED2

Dance Genre: Hip Hop

Dance Mechanics: Hip hop is a high-energy, street-style dance form that incorporates elements of funk,
breakdancing, popping, and locking. The dance mechanics of hip hop typically involve intricate footwork,
body isolations, and dynamic movements such as spins, jumps, and freezes. It also emphasizes rhythm,
musicality, and self-expression, allowing dancers to add their own personal style to the choreography.

Criteria for Performance and Judging:

The ability to interpret and synchronize movements with

the rhythm, beat, and lyrics of the music is crucial in hip
Musicality hop. Dancers should demonstrate a strong sense of
timing, flow, and musicality in their performance.
Hip hop requires mastery of various dance techniques,
Technique such as popping, locking, and breaking. Dancers should
showcase clean and precise execution of these
techniques, along with fluid body movements and
control.
Hip hop is known for its freestyle nature, allowing
Creativity and Style dancers to showcase their unique style and creativity.
Judges will look for originality, innovation, and the
ability to add personal flair to the choreography.
A captivating stage presence is essential in hip hop.
Stage Presence Dancers should exude confidence, charisma, and energy,
commanding the attention of the audience and the
judges throughout the performance.
In group hip hop performances, coordination,
Teamwork synchronization, and chemistry among dancers are
crucial. Judges will evaluate how well the team works
together, complementing each other's movements and
creating a visually appealing performance as a cohesive
unit.
Hip hop performances often incorporate distinctive
Costume & costumes and styling that reflect the culture and attitude
Appearance of the genre. Judges may assess how well the dancers'
costumes and appearance align with the overall theme
and vibe of the routine.
A captivating and engaging performance that entertains
Showmanship the audience and showcases the dancer's personality and
stage presence is important in hip hop. Judges will
evaluate the overall entertainment value, energy, and
connection with the audience.
Judges will assess the overall impact and execution of
verall Performance the routine, including the choreography,
synchronization, presentation, and performance quality.

By considering these criteria, judges can evaluate hip hop performances based on technical proficiency,
creativity, stage presence, and entertainment value, ultimately determining the best performers in the
genre.