DANCE PERFORMANCE, EUROPEAN

DANCE PERFORMANCE, EUROPEAN
(Revised 1/98)

Individual or group entries. An original dance (by entrant or other) may be used if it is completely authentic in style. Choreography will not be judged; interpretation and alteration of a given choreography will be judged.

Novice Intermediate Advanced

DANCE PERFORMANCE, EUROPEAN - NOVICE

DOCUMENTATION (0-4 points)

0:No actual documentation
1:3x5 card with any one of the following: country of origin, period of origin, characteristics of style for that period, reference
2:3x5 card with any two of the above
3:3x5 card with any three of the above
4:3x5 card with all four of the above

AUTHENTICITY (0-4 points)

0:Dance choreography or performance style not period
1:Mixes period and non-period elements, or mixes incompatible styles.
2:Basically period, with minor inconsistencies (Ex. incorrect handholds).
3:Authentic not only in steps and figures, but also in music and details such as posture, handholds and mood of dance (solemn, flirtatious, etc.)
4:Special effort taken to create a completely period impression: Ex. appropriate garb, live music, etc.

COMPLEXITY (1-5 points)Rank the ambition of the entry, NOT the workmanship, on a scale of 1 to 5 based on the following:

variety of steps and figures
difficulty of steps and figures
difficulty of speed and timing
difficulty of theme or mood
use of props, special garb, mime, other added elements.
scope of endeavor (length, number of people, etc.)

WORKMANSHIP (1-5 points)Rank the success of the attempt on a scale of 1 to 5 based on the following.

knowledge of dance (accuracy, confidence)
timing
spacing
proper execution of steps, including precision and grace
development of theme or mood, audience awareness, showmanship.

CREATIVITY (1-6 points)

1:Standard routine, but looks mechanical.
2:Standard routine that doesn't look mechanical OR some variation from the routine: Ex: combinations, prop use, interaction with music, and/or awareness of audience.
3:Combinations and innovative use of steps or patterns or tempo/interpretation of music.
4:#3 plus dancer moves with some grace, makes occasional errors but dance flows smoothly.
5:#3 plus dancer moves gracefully, few or no mistakes, dance flows smoothly.
6:Steps look new, transitions flow, dancer interprets music with body, arms and expression.

NOTE: Extra points may be awarded for use of original or unusual elements introduced (example: mime, props, masks); well-developed theme or mood (Ex. dance macabre, courtship, mourning, etc.) if expressed in a logical and appropriate manner.

QUALITY (1-6 points)

Evaluate the work as a whole. NOTE: This category is subjective; however, the judge should take into account prior category scores, aesthetic appeal, presentation, intuitive response, and other such items not previously addressed.

DANCE PERFORMANCE, EUROPEAN - INTERMEDIATE

DOCUMENTATION (0-4 points)

0:No documentation
1:Very inaccurate documentation.
2:Minimum information (time, place, style, context 3:Same as #1 plus at least one specific source; name of music used.
4:Some discussion of the relationship between various elements (steps, music, costume, etc.); several sources cited.

AUTHENTICITY (0-4 points)

0:Dance choreography or performance style not period
1:Mixes period and non-period elements, or mixes incompatible styles.
2:Basically period, with minor inconsistencies (Ex. incorrect handholds).
3:Authentic not only in steps and figures, but also in music and details such as posture, handholds and mood of dance (solemn, flirtatious, etc.)
4:Special effort taken to create a completely period impression: Ex. appropriate garb, live music, etc.

COMPLEXITY (1-5 points) Rank the ambition of the entry, NOT the workmanship, on a scale of 1 to 5 based on the following:

variety of steps and figures
difficulty of steps and figures
difficulty of speed and timing
difficulty of theme or mood
use of props, special garb, mime, other added elements.
scope of endeavor (length, number of people, etc.)

WORKMANSHIP (1-5 points) Rank the success of the attempt on a scale of 1 to 5 based on the following.

knowledge of dance (accuracy, confidence)
timing
spacing
proper execution of steps, including precision and grace
development of theme or mood, audience awareness, showmanship.

CREATIVITY (1-4 points)

1:Routine interpretation of a standard dance.
2:Minor variation from the routine, or attempt to look "natural."
3:Embellishment of standard execution with added steps, use of posture, mannerisms, etc., appropriate to period and mood or style of dance; appropriate social interaction between dancers, and (if appropriate) between dancers and audience.
4:Innovative expression of mood; addition and combination of performance elements in a manner logical to the period.

QUALITY (1-8 points)

Evaluate the work as a whole. NOTE: This category is subjective; however, the judge should take into account prior category scores, aesthetic appeal, presentation, intuitive response, and other such items not previously addressed.

DANCE PERFORMANCE, EASTERN - ADVANCED

DOCUMENTATION (0-4 points)

0:No documentation or very inaccurate documentation.
1:Minimum information (time, place, style, context (Ex. court or peasant))
2:Same as #1 plus copy of steps with no further explanation.
3:Same as #2 plus further explanation, such as discussion of rationale for elements of the dance, or explanation of creative elements.
4:Same as #3 but with complete detail, such as discussion of the purpose or context of the dance, influence of garb, social class, etc. on performance; OR dance is an original translation and reconstruction from a primary source, with explanation of methods. Explains any deviations or variations from period norms.

AUTHENTICITY (0-4 points)

0:Dance choreography or performance style not period
1:Mixes period and non-period elements, or mixes incompatible styles.
2:Basically period, with minor inconsistencies (Ex. incorrect handholds).
3:Authentic not only in steps and figures, but also in music and details such as posture, handholds and mood of dance (solemn, flirtatious, etc.)
4:Special effort taken to create a completely period impression: Ex. appropriate garb, live music, etc.

COMPLEXITY (0-6 points)Rank the ambition of the attempt, NOT the workmanship, on a scale of 0 to 6 based on the following:

variety of steps and figures
difficulty of steps and figures
difficulty of speed and timing
difficulty of theme or mood
use of props, special garb, mime, other added elements.
scope of endeavor (length, number of people, etc.)

WORKMANSHIP (0-6 points)Rank the success of the entry on a scale of 0 to 6 based on the following:

knowledge of dance (accuracy, confidence)
timing
spacing
proper execution of steps, including precision and grace
development of theme or mood, audience awareness, showmanship.

CREATIVITY (0-4 points)

0:Mechanical, routine interpretation of a standard dance; OR interpretation is completely inappropriate or illogical in context of period.
1:Minor variation from the routine, or attempt to look "natural."
2:Embellishment of standard execution with added steps, use of posture, mannerisms, etc., appropriate to period and mood or style of dance; appropriate social interaction between dancers, and (if appropriate) between dancers and audience.
3:Innovative expression of mood; addition and combination of performance elements in a manner logical to the period, Ex. major logical variations on standard steps or figures, special music, garb, etc.
4:Above, plus original or unusual elements introduced (example: mime, props, masks); well-developed theme or mood (Ex. dance macabre, courtship, mourning, etc.) expressed in a logical and appropriate manner.

QUALITY (1-6 points)

Evaluate the work as a whole. NOTE: This category is subjective; however, the judge should take into account prior category scores, aesthetic appeal, presentation, intuitive response, and other such items not previously addressed.