The K-pop Challenge Mechanics

General Information

1. The STEP-OFF 2011: THE KPOP CHALLENGE; will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at CAP Theatre, 7th floor CAP Bldg., 126 Amorsolo Street, Makati City (near Makati Med)
2. There are a limited number of crews are allowed to compete and there is NO audition. The organizers accepts pre registration through text message, email or inhttp://facebook.com/dancepinoymagazine
3. Selected participants must submit hard copy of their application on May 15, 2011, which will be the production meeting. If for any reason the requirements are not received, you will not be allowed to compete.
4. There will be NO registration fee if application and ticket remittance are received in the production meeting.  Each group member is required to buy tickets to participate and enter the event premises. Normal registration fees shall apply after the said date will be P300 per team. No more extensions!
5. For more information, contact the Participant Coordinator at 0917-3799997 or email dancepinoy@gmail.com.

 

MECHANICS

1. The competition is open to dance groups consisting of 4-16 members and may be made up of all males or females or a combination of males and females. Each participating group must represent a Kpop group. Thus, they will perform songs from one kpop group only
2. If there will be ample time available, crews may be given the opportunity to practice (block) their routine to their music on the competition performance area (stage) at least once prior to the start of the Competition. The crew is responsible for coming to the practice round on time or it may be forfeited.
3. Strictly no group hopping.
4. Not to be selective with the performance order. A group who fails to appear on stage and request for another starting position will be deemed as a late start and receive a deduction.
5. Preparation before the performance must be done on or before twenty (20) seconds. The group that demonstrates excessive introductions or arrangements for longer than the specified time will result to a deduction of their total score.
6. The routine’s length is three (3) minutes. A grace period of ten (10) seconds plus or minus is allowed resulting in a minimum of two minutes and fifty seconds (2:50) and a maximum of three minutes and ten seconds (3:10). Timing begins with the first audible sound (includes cueing beep) and ends with the last audible sound.
7. Any accompanying music must be provided at the check-in site with specific instructions in writing of cueing procedures. COMPACT DISC & MP3 from USB Flash Drives are the only media we will be able to play. We cannot accept MiniDisc, Cassette Tapes or any other formats.

 

Criteria for Judging

• Concept -Includes the style of the dance routine, the costume and choice of music. (30 points)
• Execution/Synchronization - Carrying out precise rhythmic syncopation of beats. (30points)
• Showmanship - Overall manner of presenting routine to the audience. (30 points)
• Kpop Groove - The creative simulation of the kpop idol presented on stage. (10 points)
• TOTAL POINTS WHICH CAN BE EARNED = 100 points