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ENTRY & JUDGING CRITERIA

HOW TO ENTER

On June 14th, the entry period will open and close on July 14th

  • Entries will include a non refundable $35 entry fee

  • You will be required to submit a video to be judged as part of the entry process

  • There are limited spots available

HOW TO ENTER

On June 14th, the entry period will open and close on July 14th

  • Entries will include a non refundable $35 entry fee

  • You will be required to submit a video to be judged as part of the entry process

  • There are limited spots available

VIDEO ENTRY CRITERIA

All categories will be judged by this criteria.

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  • Creativity - how unique the overall movement choice and transitions are

  • Use of Space - how well the performer explores the full spatial potential of the apparatus. Including varying heights, directions, moving around the apparatus

  • Transitions and Flow - how smoothly and intentionally the performer connects movements 

  • Technical Skill - how well does the performer demonstrate strength, control and execution of skills appropriate to their level

  • Line and Form - how well does the performer show body awareness, alignment and attention to aesthetic movement

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be a single take with no edits

  • Must be on the apparatus you intend to perform on

  • Must be a solo performance

  • Time limit is 2 minutes

  • Skills should be suitable for the category you are entering

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  • You are not required to start the video from the ground

  • You are not required to have a full sequence

  • You do not need to include music, but you are welcome to

  • You do not need to be in costume

  • You do not need the final choreography for your routine

VIDEO ENTRY CRITERIA

All categories will be judged by this criteria.

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  • Creativity - how unique the overall movement choice and transitions are

  • Use of Space - how well the performer explores the full spatial potential of the apparatus. Including varying heights, directions, moving around the apparatus

  • Transitions and Flow - how smoothly and intentionally the performer connects movements 

  • Technical Skill - how well does the performer demonstrate strength, control and execution of skills appropriate to their level

  • Line and Form - how well does the performer show body awareness, alignment and attention to aesthetic movement

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be a single take with no edits

  • Must be on the apparatus you intend to perform on

  • Must be a solo performance

  • Time limit is 2 minutes

  • Skills should be suitable for the category you are entering

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  • You are not required to start the video from the ground

  • You are not required to have a full sequence

  • You do not need to include music, but you are welcome to

  • You do not need to be in costume

  • You do not need the final choreography for your routine

COMPETITION JUDGING CRITERIA

All categories will be judged by this criteria.

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Each section is worth 10 points, totalling 100 points

  • Creativity - how unique the overall concept, costume, movement choice and transitions are

  • Expression - how effectively the performer communicates emotion, intention or story through movement 

  • Musicality - How well the performer interprets and expresses the music through movement 

  • Use of Space - how well the performer explores the full spatial potential of the apparatus. Including varying heights, directions, moving around the apparatus

  • Transitions and Flow - how smoothly and intentionally the performer connects movements 

  • Technical Skill - how well does the performer demonstrate strength, control and execution of skills appropriate to their level

  • Style  - how clearly the performer establishes a consistent movement style or performance style 

  • Visual Presentation - how cohesive is the visual presentation 

  • Audience Engagement  - how well does the performer connect with and draw in the audience

  • Line and Form - how well does the performer show body awareness, alignment and attention to aesthetic movement

DEDUCTIONS

10 points will be deducted for the following

  • Move not performed safely

  • Performing a move that has been categorised as too advanced to the category

  • Not including the required elements

  • Going over the time limit

COMPETITION JUDGING CRITERIA

All categories will be judged by this criteria.

​

Each section is worth 10 points, totalling 100 points

  • Creativity - how unique the overall concept, costume, movement choice and transitions are

  • Expression - how effectively the performer communicates emotion, intention or story through movement 

  • Musicality - How well the performer interprets and expresses the music through movement 

  • Use of Space - how well the performer explores the full spatial potential of the apparatus. Including varying heights, directions, moving around the apparatus

  • Transitions and Flow - how smoothly and intentionally the performer connects movements 

  • Technical Skill - how well does the performer demonstrate strength, control and execution of skills appropriate to their level

  • Style  - how clearly the performer establishes a consistent movement style or performance style 

  • Visual Presentation - how cohesive is the visual presentation 

  • Audience Engagement  - how well does the performer connect with and draw in the audience

  • Line and Form - how well does the performer show body awareness, alignment and attention to aesthetic movement

DEDUCTIONS

10 points will be deducted for each of the following

  • Move not performed safely

  • Performing a move that has been categorised as too advanced to the category

  • Not including the required elements

  • Going over the time limit

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