Team Registration Form: http://fs30.formsite.com/islandtouch/form1/index.html
Couple Registration Form: http://fs30.formsite.com/islandtouch/form2/index.html
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5.1.2014
*Entrance Fee
$85 per entry – couples
$100 per entry – teams
Each person in competition must purchase a performer pass to be eligible to compete.
*At least 5 entrants per category need to register for compet
ition to take place. Divisions
Couple Division – One Male & One Female
Team Division – 3 couples minimum
Competition Schedule
5.29.2014 - Thursday NIGHT competition Semi – Finals
6.1.2014 - Sunday NIGHT competition Finals – 3 winners from each division compete ( 3 couples and 3 teams)
Prizes
$1,000 Couple 1st place + trophy
$2,000 Team 1st place + trophy
Judges
• Jorjet Alcocer - Technique/connection
• Carlos Cinta - Timing/Musicality
• Zeke “Fabulosa” Ruvalcaba - Overall presentation
• Jorge “ATACA” Burgos - Choreography
Judging Critera
Scoring of the Showcase Routines will be based upon the following criteria, and will be weighted in the scoring room in the following manner:
30% Timing & Musicality: Judge Carlos Cinta
Timing: Recognized Bachata Timing is designated for this competition as 1-2-3-4, 5-6-7-8. Competitors can choose to break ON 1 or ON 2, but must maintain consistency for the duration of the routine. The direction of the break step can be to either direction, as long as the timing of the break is consistently maintained (either 1 and 5, or 2 and 6). The majority of the routine should show recognizable Bachata Timing. Musicality: Couples will demonstrate their ability to creatively work with the timing of their individual music. This can be done in a variety of ways, including patterns, footwork, “hits”, tricks, etc.
30% Technique & Connection: Judge Jorjet Alcocer
Technique: Technique is reflected through balance, placement and line. This refers also to general technique for partner dance, where the movement is “grounded”, and there is clarity of proper weight changes from foot to foot. Technique and/or body styling that is specific to Salsa Dance. Movement should appear to be both clear and effortless. Partnering/Connection: This is reflected in the lead/follow aspect of the dance. Are partners truly connected, or are they merely executing choreography while holding hands? Synchronicity during side by sides or shines will also help determine the score in this category. Is the couple/team portraying the emotional connection that Bachata requires; or is there rarely any eye connection throughout the choreography?
25% Choreography/Authenticity: Judge Jorge Burgos
The couple’s interpretation of the music. Good choreography should contain clever turn patterns and shines. All choreography should be musical, and couples should show a good usage of the space itself. Originality is a factor here. How true to the authenticity of Bachata is the choreography; or is the choreography mostly based on and/or resembles more Salsa?
15% Overall Presentation: Judge Zeke Ruvalcaba
You Will Be Judged By Your Overall Presentation. This includes costuming, showmanship, and also good sportsmanship. Rules and Regulations
1. Partnerships in all Showcase Divisions will be designated as one male and one female partner
2. Music for all divisions must be 80% Bachata music.
3. Each competition song may not be more than 2 minutes and 30 seconds long
4. Couples will have no more than 20 seconds to get into place for performance. Any choreography prior to the beginning of the music will be counted toward the overall timing of the performance. Likewise, dancers will have a maximum of 20 seconds at the conclusion of their routines to bow and leave the stage.
5. Props are not allowed.
6. Music for performances to be supplied in CD format to the disc jockey, or designated deck captain, and must be provided no less than 1 hour prior to the start of the competition. Song for the actual performance to be the ONLY song on that CD. CD’s should have the names of the competitors clearly marked on the CD. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in a penalty of 10% off of the final score.
7. Tricks, Dips, Drops, Leverage Moves and Flares: Three (3) tricks max will be allowed per choreography. A trick is defined as any movement that requires the support of the other partner to maintain. This is regardless of whether the feet remain on the floor or not.
8. Costumes: Costumes are not required, but are highly recommended. All costumes should be in good taste with all private parts covered by non-transparent material. For questions regarding the competition email [email protected]
