HIP HOP DANCE COMPETITION RULES AND GUIDELINES

1. All crews should have a minimum of (5) and no maximum

2. .All members of the crew should be 12 years old and above.
3. Each crew should submit their entry (including the names of dancers) on or before May
5, 2023 signed by the Team adviser

PERFORMANCE AND STAGE RULES

1. The duration of the dance should be a minimum of 3 minutes, and a maximum of

5minutes.
2. Any kind of hip-hop dance is allowed (locking, popping, krump, house,
stepping, breakdance, wacking, tutting, vogueing, party dances, hip-hop choreography)
or any kind of dance with hip hop as their focal thought of choreography, provided that
the choreographers of the group have the proper knowledge or background to execute
it properly.
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 is prohibited.
7. All costume malfunction resulting team members being exposed are grounds for
deductions. Please make sure to have dress rehearsals prior to competition to work out
any costume problems.
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
5minutes OPM music with ethnic or English music mix of your choice.
2. Crews’ competition music must be the only piece of music and recorded on a CD or
USB drive it should be submitted two days before the competition.
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.

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

Choreography ………….40%
Technique……………….30%
Overall Effect…………...20%
Costume and Props……..10%
Total 100%