Regulation Contemp EN

DANCE CATEGORIES

LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

JUDGING CRITERIA

SCORING

TIME LIMITS

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DANCE CATEGORIES

LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

JUDGING CRITERIA

SCORING

TIME LIMITS

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general rules

styles

CONTEMPORARY

- Contemporary Dance has established and recognised dance styles and techniques which are based on renowned expression of choreographers including: - Graham, Limon, Cunningham and Horton, Ailey and more in trend today Wayne McGregor or Rambert
- The Contemporary Dance class should incorporate and convey a collection of methods and techniques that are founded within the techniques of ballet, modern dance or postmodern dance
- Contemporary dance permits a greater range of movement that may not adhere to the strict body lines of classical ballet.
- The images, ideas and emotions of the dance can be set to a variety of sounds, from music to the spoken word or even silence if in keeping with the theme of the dance.
- The choreography should convey a story based on the text or a song, or possibly have a story line that conveys an emotion and specific expression.
- The dancer performing in the Contemporary dance class must have a high level of understanding of the physicality and techniques that are required to be viewed and judged fairly.
- ATENTION! Contemporary Dance is not to be confused with Lyrical Dance. The elements required for the Contemporary dance class, must be visible within the creative dance and the technique of the dancer performing.

LYRICAL

- Lyrical dance is a dance style that blends elements of ballet and modern.
- A lyrical dancer will use movements to express strong emotions such as love, joy, romance, etc.
- The dancer often performs to music with lyrics as this serves as inspiration for the dancer's movements and expressions.
- Movements in lyrical dance are characterized by fluidity and grace, with the dancer flowing seamlessly from one movement to another.
- Leaps are high and turns are fluid and continuous

JAZZ

- There are many ways that Jazz can be presented which are described below as a guideline.
- All Jazz dance pieces must show a clear understanding and creative expression that is informed and inspired from the differing genres and styles under the Jazz dance umbrella.
- Other dance forms and styles must not override the Jazz dance elements and techniques required specifically for Jazz. The techniques for this genre are very clearly stated and are required for fair and honest judging.
- ATENTION! ACRO dance and gymnastic tricks do not substitute for Jazz technique or choreography. If the choreography is using acrobatic elements, the acro movements must be integral to the main delivery of Jazz choreography and have a real relevance to the dance narrative and construction of the piece.
- Jazz Music forms an important part of Jazz choreography. Choosing the correct music will enhance the Jazz dance elements naturally required and also show an understanding of musicality, syncopation and dynamics for the overall visual delivery of the choreography.
- Creative Jazz Dance choreography allows for the choreography to open up and enables the teacher/choreographer to explore their own creativity and dance expression
- Creative Jazz Dance Theatre can use a theme or narrative and is original in concept. The choreography must use the fundamental and expected Jazz Dance techniques, styles and dance elements/steps that show the dance as a fully constructed work of Jazz choreography.
- Originality and expression in the creativity, alongside presenting the required Jazz skills and techniques are essential. The dance creation should be viewed as an artistic delivery through the fusion and dialogue between the music and movement which can take the dancer and audience on a journey.
- This must be appropriate for the age and level of the dancer/s.