I: PERFORMING ARTS DISCIPLINES

The rules outlined below cover the following Performing Arts Dance Disciplines:

Unless stated otherwise under the specific rules for a particular discipline, the following categories are available in the Performing Arts Disciplines listed above.

General Provisions I

Each category / division has some rules specific to that particular category / division. Such information is provided under the specific heading for the category / division in question. In general, the following rules apply to ALL Performing Arts Disciplines. Any exceptions are noted in each rule. When an exception is noted, please refer to the specific rules governing the category / discipline mentioned.

Competitors in all categories / divisions dance to their own music.

No dancer / couple shall compete against him or herself.

In all IDO disciplines, a COUPLE is defined as one male and one female partner.

Stage Props: Permitted in all Performing Arts categories and / or disciplines. However, Stage Props MUST BE CARRIED BY THE DANCER(S) IN ONE TRIP. Stagehands / assistants are not allowed to carry props for the dancer(s).

Note: Cumbersome scenic props are not permitted in any dance, category, style or division at any IDO Event.

Time duration (length) of Exhibition / Routine / Performance:

Liquids or other substances that can litter, damage, or make the dance floor / stage unsafe may not be used in any category or discipline.

Costumes are of one’s own choice, but should be well tailored and tasteful.

Lifts: Permitted in some, but not all, categories and / or disciplines. Please refer to specific rules for the Discipline / Category in question. Lifts are defined as: Movements / figures in which both feet of one dancer are off the floor and such figures / movements are performed with the help / physical support of another person. Lifts are NOT permitted in Children’s divisions unless stated otherwise in the specific rules governing a specific discipline.

Acrobatic Movements: Permitted in some, but not all, categories and / or disciplines. Please refer to specific rules for the category / discipline in question. If permitted, Acrobatic Movements will not always enhance the dancer’s score, and could even detract from the score if they are not performed in a technically correct manner.

PRODUCTION

A Production is defined as an elaborate theatrical presentation, dominated by dance, which may include any IDO discipline or any combination thereof, using a story, theme or concept. Since its primary purpose will be to entertain, it will be under the jurisdiction and administration of the Performing Arts Department.

Although all IDO disciplines will compete against each other in this category, specific rules as outlined under each discipline will be adhered to unless otherwise specified in the rules that follow.

Allowable dance forms: This category will be open to all or any combination of dance disciplines under the auspices of the IDO. Dance disciplines under the control of the WD&DSC, the IDSF and the WRRC may not participate in any IDO event unless special dispensation is given by the official organization representing that particular discipline.

Age limits: There will be no age restrictions and all ages will compete against one another. No dancer will be represented in more than one production at any event.

Time limits: The minimum performance time limit, including the opening entrance and the final exit, is 5:00 minutes and the maximum is 12:00 minutes. (Set up time is explained below)

Stage props and scenery: There will be a total of 5:00 minutes to set up and 5:00 minutes to break down scenic sets, backdrop and stage props. All set ups and breakdowns must be made by stagehands provided by the school, club or group presenting the production. Liquids or other substances that can litter, damage or make the dance floor/stage unsafe, may not be used. Neither fire nor working weapons are permitted.

Number of performers: At least 25 dancers minimum, with no maximum, are allowed in this category. It is the producer of the production’s responsibility to make sure the stage or dance floor is large enough to accommodate the number of dancers to be presented.

Fees: Every performer appearing in the production, including dancers, singers, musicians and any other supporting cast, must pay the start fee outlined in the IDO Rules Book.

Presentation: A production may include solo, duo and ensemble performers as long as solo and duo performers do not dominate the performance. Both lifts and/or acrobatic movements are allowed, as long as they do not threaten the well being of the dancers. Lifts in the children’s age range are frowned upon. Other theatrical effects such as fog, laser lighting, magic and illusions may be presented without restriction, provided they are not hazardous to the performers, stagehands or audience.

Music: All types of music may be used as long as it is not offensive to the general public or IDO. Music containing inappropriate or offensive lyrics will not be permitted. Live music may be used as long as the musicians are part of the production being presented, and all restrictions for recorded music and lyrics apply.

Responsibility of the Organizer: It is the organizer's responsibility to provide normal stage amenities as outlined in the IDO Rules Book. The organizer must provide equal opportunity for all productions. It is the full responsibility of the school, club, group or independent entry to supply all special effects, as well as the necessary stagehands for proper and safe operation. It is also their responsibility to check with the organizers to make sure all special effects are allowed in the auditorium or competition facility.

A: SHOW DANCE

            1. Characteristics and Movement: Rock ’N’ Roll is excluded, but competitors may incorporate all other existing styles of dance or dance techniques. These include:, Jazz, , Ethnic, Folk and Character. They may be performed in pure form or as a combination of two or more different styles, and may include theatrical movements.

            2. When movements and elements of other IDO dance disciplines such as Disco Dance, Hip-Hop, Electric Boogie, Break Dance and Tap, Ballet or Modern, or when American & International Ballroom and Latin dance is used in the performance, such movements / styles should not control / dominate the performance.

            3. The dancer’s personal interpretation should be clearly evident when using any of these disciplines or styles.

            4. Acrobatic Movements: Permitted as outlined under GENERAL PROVISIONS I. Acrobatic movements will be evaluated under technical as well as show criteria. 5. Lifts: Permitted as outlined under GENERAL PROVISIONS I.

Note: Lifts are NOT permitted in the Children’s category

6. Stage Props: Permitted as outlined under GENERAL PROVISIONS I, but dancers cannot use cumbersome scenic material.

7. Musicality, variety of dance and patterns, originality, total performance and individual choreography will be evaluated. It is very important to present harmony of idea, music, dance, choreography, costume and props in the presentation, as the entire image will be used in evaluating the performance.

8. Formations will be judged as a whole. Solo, duo or ensemble parts may be performed, but must not dominate.

9. All Show Dance presentations shall be based on a concept, story, theme or idea, which must be described in a short description on the official application enrollment form. The concept, story, theme or idea must be fully understandable and will be expressed by means of dance movements that adhere to the piece being presented, along with being creative, imaginative and original. The piece must have Show Value, as explained in the Show Dance rules and be entertaining to both the audience and adjudicators.

10. All Show Dance presentations will be evaluated on technique, composition, image and show value, using a wide scale of criteria outlined in the Show Dance rules below.

SHOW VALUE (Used only in Show Dance competitions)

The following criteria should be used in determining your score for the SHOW VALUE of the piece being presented. Entertainment or audience appeal, originality and creativity of the concept, story idea or theme. 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, lifts and spectacular jumps and other special effects are encouraged. The piece should adhere to its concept throughout and there should be harmony between the concept, music, choreography and movement. The 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 for Show Dance will be as follows. Technique = 10 points, Composition = 10 points, Image = 10 points, Show Value = 10 points. The lowest possible score is 4 and the highest possible score is 40.

B: JAZZ DANCE

JAZZ DANCE STYLES:

Primitive: This dance form stemmed from early African Folk Dances that were done by slaves brought to America from Africa, West Indies, Cuba, Panama and Haiti.

Early: Originated via the music of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Dances included the Two-Step or Cakewalk, and later became the Grizzly Bear, Bunny Hug, Turkey Trot, and Texas Tommy. These evolved into the fast music and dances of the 1920’s, the One-Step, Lindy Hop, Charleston and Black Bottom.

Musical Comedy / Theatre Jazz: These forms of Jazz became very popular via movies / theatre during the 1930s and 1940s. Many dance forms were incorporated in Musical Comedy Jazz. Ballet with “On Your Toes”, and Modern Dance in “Oklahoma” and “Brigadoon”. During the 1950s and 1960s, dance became an integral part of telling the story in Musical Theatre, as illustrated in musicals such as “Flower Drum Song”, “Destry Rides Again”, “West Side Story” and “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”. In 1978, the musical “Dancing” showed that the songs and books were secondary to the dancing; in fact, they are almost non-existent.

Contemporary: Primarily performed to music of the day, it began in the late 1950s to the music of Contemporary Jazz musicians like Dizzy Gillespie, Art Tatum and Dave Brubeck.

Today’s Jazz Dance: This discipline may be danced using many different styles and tempos, using themes based on Afro-Cuban, Oriental, Spanish or other national themes. It may be performed as a character, such as Cowboy,

Sailor, Clown, etc. It may also be abstract in nature. Lyrical Jazz, performed to such music as Bette Midler's Wind Beneath My Wings, may be included in Jazz Dance Discipline, as well as Modern Dance.

Note: Contemporary Ballet should not be confused with Jazz Dance, and may not compete in this discipline. Other contemporary styles such as Hip-Hop, Disco, Break Dance and Electric Boogie may be incorporated, but must never control / dominate Jazz Dance performances.

1. Characteristics and Movement: Jazz Dance is a multi-faceted art form. The above-mentioned types of Jazz Dance are examples of what is permissible in this category.

2. The entire routine must consist of Jazz work. Jazz technique, turns, jumps isolations, stretch, as well as use of port de bras, legs and upper body. Timing and rhythm will be considered in marking. Suitable footwear must be worn.

3. Acrobatic Movements that are an integral part of the routine are permitted as outlined under GENERAL PROVISIONS I, but will not enhance the dancer’s score.

4. Lifts: Permitted as outlined under GENERAL PROVISIONS I in Adult and Junior divisions.

Note: Lifts are NOT permitted in the Children’s category.

5. Stage Props: Permitted as outlined under GENERAL PROVISIONS I.

Show Dance VS Jazz

The difference between Show Dance and Jazz is very difficult, but not impossible, to define. Jazz Dance styles range from the early 1920s to the present, and most Jazz Dance pieces are created using pure dance without consideration to theme or story. This is an ever-evolving Performing Art dance, and one could very readily argue the point that all of the Street dances contain some elements of Jazz. How do we draw the line between Jazz and Street Dance? Definitely the music. The music dictates the style. Does that mean that Hip-Hop or Break Dance music cannot be used in a Jazz piece? No, because the style of the dance dictates what discipline it actually is. Therefore, a Jazz Dance piece can be done to Hip-Hop, Break Dance or Electric Boogie music, but never a Hip-Hop, Break Dance or Electric Boogie to Jazz music. Since there is no specific style of music identifiable as Jazz Dance or Show Dance, music cannot be used to determine if the discipline is correct. However: the difference in styles can be used to make this determination.

Although Show Dance pieces may be based on a theme or story, there are many variables that exist. A Show Dance piece can be based on emotions, color and design, or even one word, such as 'devastation' or 'jubilation.' Jazz Dance does not have to convey any of the above criteria, and may be done based on pure dance only. For instance, a piece danced to 'Bolero' might be based on movement formation, color and costume. Another piece danced to the same or different music might be built on a theme of floating dancers, be enhanced by costume design and originality, and feature terrific use of the music. Would a piece danced to 'Bolero' do well in a Jazz Dance competition? The answer to that would be in the eyes of the beholder, but a strong Jazz Dance piece would certainly give such a piece a run for its money if the former was not based on true Jazz technique.

Lyric or Modern may be the base technique for either Show Dance or Jazz Dance. It all depends on how much of a 'show' the piece really is. A straight lyric piece to Whitney Houston, without a theme or story line, would not do very well. Judging for IDO competitions is based on the '3 D' system of separate evaluations for technique, composition and image. The show quality of the routine may enter into all three of these separate dimensions. The ability to use technique to enhance the theme or story being told is very important. The choreography and the way the dancer performs it must be of show quality, and the image that the dancer creates is also very important to the show value of a given piece. But judges should not be influenced by the show value of a Jazz Dance routine. Their marks fore technique should be based purely on technique, choreography purely on choreography, and image marks should be based on the total look of the performer.

C: TAP DANCE

Beginning January 1, 2006 the following categories will be available in the Tap Dance discipline

SOLO MALE, SOLO FEMALE, DUO, TRIO, SMALL GROUP, FORMATION AND PRODUCTION

1. Characteristics and Movement: Although the primary emphasis should be the harmonious blend of the dancer’s footwork (sound), many variables exist. All forms of tap will compete against each other, such as: Rhythm, Hoofing, Buck and Wing, Waltz Clog, Military, Precision Kick Line, Latin and Musical Theater.

2. Jingle taps, double taps or double claques are not permitted.

3. The music must not contain prerecorded taps.

4. Personal amplification devices are not permitted.

5. No more than 30 seconds of a cappella or tacet (silence) may be used in any one routine. The absence of music must occur within the music and not at the beginning or end.

6. The dancer’s taps and the music must be clearly audible to the audience and adjudicators.

Note: The Organizer must make sure the stage has adequate floor microphones and speakers to make this possible.

7. Acrobatic Movements that are an integral part of the routine are permitted as outlined under GENERAL PROVISIONS I, but will not enhance the dancer’s score.

8. In the Senior Age division all dancers must be 60 and older.

D: ACROBATICS / GYMNASTICS

1. This dance discipline may consist of many techniques, such as tumbling, balancing, contortion, aerial tricks without hands and controlled movement, all of which should be connected with dance movement. The emphasis is on strength, stretch, control and ease of movement, no matter what technique is being used.

2. Stage Props: Permitted as outlined under GENERAL PROVISIONS I.

E: BALLET

1. Characteristics and Movement: This discipline must be performed using the Classical Ballet Technique and style and may be performed in soft ballet slippers or Pointe shoes. Although choreography may be of a modern nature, it may not deviate from what is commonly known as Classical Ballet. Lyric, Modern and Modern Jazz pieces may not be performed in this discipline.

2. Acrobatic Movements: Not permitted in the Ballet discipline.

3. Lifts: Permitted (and encouraged) as outlined under GENERAL PROVISIONS I. Any lifts used must remain in the Classical Ballet tradition, and may include drop-falls, supported turns and jumps resulting in catches. However, all dances are in a constant evolution and growth, so experimental and original choreography is encouraged.

4. Stage Props: Permitted as outlined under GENERAL PROVISIONS I.

F: CHARACTER / FOLK / ETHNIC

1. Characteristics and Movement:

Character Dance pertains to dances portraying characters from traditional Ballets, Opera, Broadway style Musical Theatre, TV or Video. The range of characters is very broad and may include: The Wolf from Peter and the Wolf, Little Red Riding Hood, a Bird, Dog, Cat, Flower, Butterfly, Animal, Sailor, Nurse, Religious Preacher, Pauper, Prince or Shirley Temple. Costuming, music and dance movements must be appropriate to the character being presented.

Folk and Ethnic Dance: These disciplines must be Traditional Dances of any Nationality, passed down from generation to generation, and may include: Polonaise, Polynesian, American Indian, Highland Fling, Flamenco, Japanese Candle Dance, Hindu, Tarantella, African, etc. Traditional / authentic costuming and music is expected, and will be used in the total evaluation.

2. Stage Props: Permitted as outlined under GENERAL PROVISIONS I. 

G: MODERN

1. Characteristics and Movement: The same rules apply as in Classical Ballet, but using traditional Modern technique. However, Modern Dance was originally a rebellion against classical technique. Therefore, experimental or original techniques and choreography are encouraged.

2. Stage Props: Permitted as outlined under GENERAL PROVISIONS I.

H: BELLY DANCE

SOLO FEMALE, SOLO MALE, DUOS, SMALL GROUP, 3-7 DANCERS, FORMATION 8-24 DANCERS

1. MUSIC: All categories shall dance to their own music except the solos in the preliminary. All music must be of oriental nature. Live music is not permitted except if the dancer uses it ass part of their dance or routine in their performance.

2. SOLO PRELIMINARY: All competitors will dance together in an opening minute with a drum improvisation to organizer’s music. In between each competitor will dance a 30 second solo performance to give the judges an overlook of dance quality to be evaluated. A final 30 second will be danced together and be the last part of this round. The organizer will provide different drum music for every heat in the round. Quarter final with own music, 2:30 – 3:00. Semi-final and final, 4:00 – 5:00.

3. DUO: All rounds, 2:45 – 3:15

4. SMALL GROUPS: All rounds, 3:30 – 4:30

5. FORMATION: All rounds 4:00 – 5:00/

The time begins when the firs dancer enters the stage. Encores are permitted.

6. CHARACTERISTICS AND MOVEMENTS: All existing styles of Belly dance may be used. Routines may be performed in a pure style or as a combination of two or more different styles. They may include theatrical movements. Formations and small groups will be judged as a whole unit. Solo, duo or ensemble parts may be performed, but must not dominate. Stage props are permitted as outlined under General provisions. They may only be used when the dances use their own music.

7. ACROBATIC MOVEMENTS: Permitted

8. STAGE PROPS: Permitted as outlined under GENERAL PROVISIONS but may only be used where they use their own music.

II: STREET DANCE / POP DISCIPLINES

The rules outlined below cover the following Street Dance / Pop Dance Disciplines:

Unless stated otherwise under the specific rules for a particular discipline, the following categories are available in the Street Dance / Pop Disciplines listed above.

General Provisions II

Each category / discipline has some rules specific to that particular category / division. Such information is provided under the specific heading for the category / division in question. In general, the following rules apply to ALL Street Dance / Pop Disciplines. Any exceptions are noted in each rule. When an exception is noted, please refer to the specific rules governing the category / discipline mentioned.

Competitors in most, but not all, categories / divisions dance to the Organizer’s music.

EXCEPTIONS: Disco Dance Formations, Hip Hop Formations, Break Dance Teams, and all divisions of Disco Show.

No dancer / couple shall compete against him or herself.

In all IDO disciplines, a COUPLE is defined as one male and one female partner.

Stage Props: Permitted in some, but not all, categories / disciplines. Restrictions: Stage Props not definable as clothing may NOT be used. Hats, coats, sweaters, shawls, etc., may be used, but sticks, umbrellas, and other non-clothing articles may NOT be used. Acceptable stage props must be retained during the entire performance. Such clothing articles may be turned inside out, held in the hands, exchanged with a partner, etc., but may NOT be thrown away during the performance.

EXCEPTIONS: Disco Show Dance – All categories. Stage props are permitted WHEN CARRIED BY THE DANCERS IN ONE TRIP. Any stage props used must be held or worn by the dancers during the performance. Stage hands / assistants are not allowed to carry props for the dancer(s).

Note: Cumbersome scenic props are not permitted in any dance, category, style or division at any IDO Event.

Time duration (length) of Exhibition / Routine / Performance: Refer to specific category / discipline

Liquids or other substances that can litter, damage, or make the dance floor / stage unsafe may not be used in any category or discipline.

Costumes are of one’s own choice, but should fit well and be tasteful.

Lifts: Permitted in some, but not all, categories / disciplines. Please refer to specific rules for the discipline / category in question. Lifts are defined as: Movements / figures in which both feet of one dancer are off the floor and such figures / movements are performed with the help / physical support of another person. Lifts are NOT permitted in Children’s divisions unless stated otherwise in the specific rules governing a specific discipline.

From time to time organizers may decide to run Championships in Street Dance Adults 11, 30 and over, no exceptions. This age division is only for small groups and formations.

Acrobatic Movements: Permitted in some, but not all, categories / disciplines. Please refer to specific rules for the category/ discipline in question. If permitted, Acrobatic Movements will not always enhance the dancer’s score, and could even detract from the score if they are not performed in a technically correct manner.

Definition of Acrobatic.

In Street Dance only, FIGURE, ACROBATIC MOVEMENT and ACROBATIC FIGURE are defined as

specified below:

Regarding FIGURE definition: smaller self-contained part of dance, in which two or more dancers are united in common spatially distinct formation with specific way of holding or dance in self-contained distinct track in dance space (mostly both).

Regarding ACROBATIC MOVEMENT - acrobatic movements are movements, characterized in body overturning round sagittal (side) and frontal axis.

Regarding ACROBATIC FIGURE - in association with FIGURE definition - ACROBATIC FIGURES are those movements, during which one, two or more dancers perform acrobatic movements

Break Dance Rules

A: BREAK DANCE

SOLO MALE / FEMALE,

NOTE : When asked to select adjudicators for this discipline, each nation should only invite adjudicators who are very experienced in Break Dance. This type of VIP Adjudicator would include past champions, celebrity performers, teachers and choreographers who are all considered experts in this field. This note is intended as a guideline only, and is not a rule.

 1. Music: Organizer's music in Break Dance style.

2. Length of Exhibition: Preliminary round: 2 minutes divided into three sections of 40 seconds duration each. Additional opening minute of the 1st round is not evaluated. In the preliminary round, there must be no more than three (3) competitors dancing together. The Chairman of Judges determines the number of competitors in the opening minute and final 40 seconds in the preliminary round. The best 16 competitors fight in “battles” one by one in a “knock-out-system” (5 – 10 minutes each battle).

3. Tempo: No restrictions

4. Typical Break Dance Elements: Crown, Headspin, Backspin, Turtle, Helicopter, Windmill, Bailey Windmill, Uprock, Freeze, Sixstep, One Hand Up, Swipe, Atomic, Flair, Holoback, Traxx, 99, variable footwork, etc., including different variations of these figures / elements / movements. Keen 'breaks' (stopping of movement), isolations, breaking movements, plus acrobatic movements in various combinations are all expected aspects of Break Dance routines. Technical difficulty of performed elements, joining of elements (flowing acrobatic movements melding into one another), originality, etc. are all highly important, and the entire presentation will be evaluated

Note: It is important to show more than two different figures and elements. Figures danced twice are only counted once. If repeated, the best attempt of the two will be marked.

5. Acrobatic Movements: Permitted as outlined under GENERAL PROVISIONS II.

Forbidden movements: Elements and figures that, according to the dancer’s ability, are too difficult or that could lead to injuries or loss of life.

Stage Props: Not defined.

6. Break Dance competitions are not organized in the Children age division.

7. Procedure of Break Dance solo competition

a. FIRST/PRELIMINARY ROUND: Each group of competitors begins dancing together in the preliminary round with a one-minute ‘warm up’ performance, which the judges do not evaluate. They then dance (not more than 3) first 40 seconds period. When all dancers finish, they start to perform the 2^nd period of 40 seconds in the same order. The final performance gives the judges an opportunity to compare the dancers. To avoid any risk of injuries, judges shall walk around the competition floor during the final presentations. Best 16 competitors will be qualified and continue with battles (knock out system)

b. Qualification: If there are 18 dancers or more in the 1^st round, adjudicators should qualify the best 16, which they divide into 4 classes/categories (A=best, B=2^nd best, C=3^rd best, D=4^th best). For those whom they want to qualify, they use the following point system. The adjudicator gives the best 4 dancers 4 points, the next best 4 dancers 3 points, the next best 4 dancers 2 points and the next best dancers 1 point each. For those whom they do not want to qualify they give 0 points. According to achieved summary of points the RANKING of the 16 best dancers is made, in which first four dancers belong to A class, 4 next to B class, 4 next to C class and 4 to D class. If there are more than 20 competitors in the 1^st=preliminary round, a Supervisor together with a Chairman of Judges may decide to ask for additional crosses for dancers on first next position after 16 best dancers (cross means placement on the 17^th position and is taken into consideration in case of tie).

c. BATTLES: In the 8 battles that follow, the dancers from A class will battle with dancers from D class, and dancers from B class will battle with dancers from C class (1^st in a ranking from group A with last from group D, etc….). Neither dancers, nor adjudicators will be informed who belongs to which class, only scrutineer and Supervisor (Chairman of Judges) will be informed. List of battles will be published. After 8 battles, those who are winners will battle in the next 4 battles, and afterwards in last two for 4^th and 3^rd as well as for 2^nd and 1^st place. All adjudicators´ decisions must be also in written form and signed.

Ranking after the 1^st round:

1A 5B 9C 13D

2A 6B 10C 14D

3A 7B 11C 15D

4A 8B 12C 16D

SPIDER of BATTLES:

If there is 10 to 17 competitors in the 1^st round, adjudicators will qualify only 8 dancers, 2 of class A (4 points), 2 of class B (3 points), 2 of class C (2 points), and 2 of class D (1 point). Then in next round there are only 4 battles (A1/D8; B3/C6; A2/D7; B4/C5). The winners of these four battles will go on to two battles and finally will be one battle for 1^st place and one battle for 3^rd place

If there is less than 10 competitors in the 1^st round , adjudicators will qualify only 4 dancers, one of each class and then there are only 2 battles (A1/D4 and B2/C3); followed by battles of the winners of previous 2 battles (one battle for 1^st place and one battle for 3^rd place)

BREAK DANCE, SMALL GROUPS ("BATTLES")

1. Number of Dancers: 3-7

2. Music: Small Groups may use their own music in the first round. Organizer's music in Break Dance style will be used in the final round.

3. Length of Exhibition: 150-240 seconds (2.5 - 4 minutes) of each group's exhibition may be danced using the group's music.

The “Semifinal-Battle” (3. and 4. place) will last about 5 – 10 minutes. The “Final-Battle” 10 – 15 (20) minutes, according to the Supervisor´s decision. The last minute will be announced.

4. Tempo: No restrictions.

5. Typical Break Dance Elements: Same as for Break Dance Solos, plus: Acrobatics should have some style continuation. Choreography for the exhibition to the group's own music must be a clear performance of a team / group, not just a demonstration of unrelated solo performances. Musicality, difficulty of movements and figures, originality and group variability will all be highly evaluated. Synchronized movements, shadow standing, mirror positions and smooth transitions of these components from one into another, along with choreographic variability and work with space will also be evaluated. All typical elements of Break Dance should be performed – Styles - Pop Locking - Power moves – Electric Boogie.

6. If one group disturbs another group's performance or endangers another group's safety, a loss of evaluation points will result.

7. The final 'battle' portion of each contest shall consist of individual performances of dancers from the competing groups in which each dancer must dance his or her solo part at least one time, and the small group's performance will be judged as a whole.

8. Based on the first round results, the Chairman of Judges will determine the order of “battles” between 1^st - 2^nd ranked groups ad the 3^rd - 4^th ranked groups.

9. All other rules are as outlined under BREAK DANCE SOLO MALE / FEMALE

10. Procedure of Break Dance team competition

First round is a show of teams who will dance to their own music.

The adjudicators will evaluate and select the four best teams. The adjudicators give the best team 4 points, the next best team 3 points, the next best team 2 points and the next best team 1 point .

Only the 4 best teams will battle to the organizer`s music ( 3^rd. against 4^th and 1^st against 2^nd)

If there are more than 8 teams in the 1^st=preliminary round, a Supervisor together with a Chairman of Judges may decide to ask for additional crosses for team/teams on the next position after 4 best teams (cross means placement

SPECIAL NOTE FOR BREAK DANCE AND ELECTRIC BOOGIE: