Interpretative Dance Competition Mechanics:

1. The competition is open to all College departments including Junior and Senior
High School in Holy Name University.
2. Each participating departments can submit only one (1) entry.
3. There shall be a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 10 performers. This number
includes the other personalities who shall be on stage during the performance
(e.g. propsmen, etc.)
4. Each entry shall be in-line with the theme Christmas in our Hearts
5. Each department is free to use foreign or Original Pilipino Music (OPM) of any
genre such as, pop, ballad, rock, dance, 70s, 80s, 90s or any of the latest
songs. This is to provide each entry with more artistic freedom in conceptualizing
its entry.
6. Narration is strictly not allowed. This competition is designed for each entry to
tell a story revolving around the theme through dancing.

7. No dangerous props/stunts allowed.

7. The performance shall not exceed seven (7) minutes but not less than four (5)
minutes, this includes the actual performance, entrance and exit of dancers,
setting up of props (if any) and the like.
8. For this allotted time of 7 minutes, each department is free to delete, cut, insert
and jumble the songs chosen.
9. Any time in excess of the allowed performance time shall be penalized by
deducting point/s from all of the judges scores in his manner:
1 10 seconds 1 percentage point
11 30 seconds 2 percentage points
31 60 seconds 3 percentage points
61 90 seconds 4 percentage points
91 120 seconds - 5 percentage points

10. Criteria for judging are as follows:

Concept and Interpretation - 40%
Choreography and Execution - 30%
 Costume - 10%
Stage presence - 20%

11. Failure to submit entry/send participants in each department will result to

penalty amounting to 500 PHP.

12. CD music and entry forms must be submitted not later than the set deadline.
Delay in submitting the said requirements will result to deduction of points.
Sequence order shall be by draw lots to be done before the competition proper.
Punctuality is strictly observed.

13. The decision of the judges is final and irrevocable.

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:

A. CONCEPT AND INTERPRETATION. 40%

1. Variety of dance positions, dance movements, and/or combinations as appropriate to the

specific dance.
2. Difficulty of dance movements and/or combinations from one dance position or alignment to
another.

3.. Relevance to the theme of the competition.

4. Uniqueness or originality of dance movements and/or combinations from one dance position
or alignment to another, to include presentation of dance position.
5. 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%

1. 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.
2. Proper performance of footwork, hand, head, arm, and body movements through dance
variations; to include balance and centering through executed movements.
3. Alignment, framework, and proper presentation of dance positions; to include smoothness of
followthrough from movement into position; to demonstrate properly initiated lead and follow
technique from position into movement.

C. STAGE PRESENCE 20%

1. Artistic interpretation and choreography projected through dance movement as it relates to

the selected music and the specified dance category.
2. Attentiveness, enthusiasm, enjoyment of the dance, and general good partnership as
perceived through appropriate presentation of lead and follow roles.
3. Flair and accent of dance movement, generating an atmosphere and instilling a mood
appropriate to the specific dance category.

D. COSTUME 10%

PRIZES
First Prize: Php 1500 + Certificate
Second Prize: Php 1000 + Certificate
Third Prize: Php 800 + Certificate
Certificates of Appreciation will be awarded to non-winners.

BUDGET

Prizes with total of 3300

800 (for the judges) x 3 = 2400

Total: 5700