WORLD JUDGING FOR PERFORMING ARTS DIVISIONS

- Judges will be used from up to 7 different Nations
- 3-D Scoring System (4-D for Show Dance)

DIMENSIONS:
- Each area or “dimension” of dance performance contains similar components, all of which are evaluated at the same time during each performance. These dimensions have been given the following designations:

T- Technique     C-Composition     I – Image S- Show Value (Shoe Dance Only)

TECHNIQUE: Accurate Performance of the fundamental techniques for the discipline and style is evaluated. Displaying the authentic style or nature of the dance. The difficulty level of the figures and used in the performance. Accuracy in usage of basic and advanced rhythms. Floor craft and (where applicable) connections with fellow performers. Synchronization with he music and (where applicable) fellow performers. The dancers ability in performing these aspects is of great importance and competitors are advised to choose movements, rhythms and dances that they are well suited to perform at competition levels.

COMPOSITION: This involves an evaluation of the movements, figures, variations, rhythms, and where applicable the patterns, lines and circles that are used in composing each routine. Variability and originality in using each component, the use of vertical and horizontal space, andusuage of dance floor area are also evaluated into his dimension

IMAGE: Physical and emotional expression. Presentation, communication with he audience, performance energy level and the power of the performance to affect observers are all highly important to the Image Dimension. Other important aspects of Image include props, costume, make up, grooming and overall harmony of idea in the routine when compared to the music, movements, costume and other intrinsic elements chosen for the performed dance.

SHOW VALUE (Used only in Show Dance Competition)
The following criteria should be used in determining your score for the SHOW VALUUE of the piece being presented. Entertainment or audience appeal, originality and creativity of the concept, story idea or these. Appropriateness of the costume as it relates to the concept along with creative costume changes, story, idea or theme. Inventive and creative visual effects using props and creative designs. Acrobatic movements, lift and spectacular jumps and other special effects are always encouraged. This piece should be age appropriate for all dancers included in the piece and never be visually or audibly offensive to the audience. The Adjudicator must take all of the above into consideration when reaching the evaluation for SHOW VALUE. The adjudicator must not include Dance Value in this mark and pieces that are pure JAZZ dance should be evaluated on a lower scale. The point value = 10 Points Technique, 10 Points Composition, 10 Points Image, 10 points Show Value. The lowest possible score is 4 and the highest score is 40

AWARDS:
Olympic Style: Podium, National Flags, National Anthems
One Bronze, One Silver and One Gold (World Champion)