Transcript IDTA Coaches’ Forum 2007-2008

Illinois Drill
Team Association
2011-2012
Coaches
Presentation and
Assessment
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 Following the presentation will be a link to an on-line assessment.
 The assessment will cover all aspects of IDTA.
 In order for a team to be eligible to compete in post-season
competitions, one coach from each team will be required to complete
this assessment.
 You will receive a confirmation email of your successful completion
within 1 week.
 This presentation does not cover everything about IDTA. It is only to
highlight some of our events & the most frequently asked questions.
 To learn more about IDTA, please visit our website, www.idta.org.
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Mission
Statement
It is the mission of the Illinois Drill Team Association to
promote good sportsmanship in the performing arts
through education in competitive and non-competitive
events. In reflecting our dedication, we are determined to
set new standards and help all who work with us to achieve
their goals.
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Officers of IDTA
President – Michelle Deets
(contact regarding IDTA policies & procedures)
Contest Coordinator – Orella Gansmann
(contact for acceptance post-season qualification & contest host questions)
Judging Coordinator – Cyndi Kraemer
(contact for questions regarding routines, legality of moves, or judging)
Secretary – Tara Zobrist
(contact for Heartbeats)
Treasurer – Katy Arnold
Membership – Emily Fruhling
(contact for any type of membership – except judging)
Special Events – Lynn Gelatka & Christy Fisher
(contact for Showcase of Stars or PTL)
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Regional Representatives
Region 1 – Brenda Harris
Region 2 – Johnni Zabka
Region 3 – Angie Ulrich
Region 4 – LuAnne Navarra
Region 5 – Leanne Walsh
Region 6 – Toni Royster
Region 7 – Darlene Pollard
Region 8 – Deirdre Czajkowski
Region 9 – Ann Young
Region 10 –Wendy Koehler
Region 11 – Debby Bradshaw
Region 12 – Laura Sanders
Region 13 – Hilary Mitchell Duncan
Region 14 – Ashley Cain
Region 15 – Mary Buchar
Region 16 – Tina Fortner
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What
IDTA
has
to
offer . . .
Special Events
2011
Push the Limit
Summer
Intensive
Contacts:
Lynn Gelatka
Christy Fisher
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Mark your
calendar for
next summer!!
What
IDTA
has
to
offer . . .
Special
Events
2011
November 5, 2011
 Mattoon High School
 Miss Dance Drill Illinois (Juniors & Seniors)
 Teen Miss Dance (Freshman & Sophomores)
 Junior Miss Dance (Junior High/Middle School)
 Solo Flag
 Duets
 Trios
Forms will be available to download from the website soon.
 A special guest choreographer will teaching a
workshop Friday night, November 4, for only $25!!
(reservations are needed – watch the website)!
Miss Dance Drill
Showcase
of
Stars
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Contacts:
Lynn Gelatka
Christy Fisher
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1st – 10th Places – invited to compete in Miss Dance Drill USA Pageant – California
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1st & 1st Runner-Up may be invited to perform at State Competition
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Top finishers will be recognized in the IDTA State Program & on the IDTA website
Teen Miss, Junior Miss, Solo Flag, Duets, & Trios
 1st Place finisher (s) may be invited to perform at State Competition
 Top finishers will be recognized in the IDTA State Program & on the IDTA
website
What
IDTA
has
to
offer . . .
Special
Events
Scholarships
Over $2,000 was given to
qualified seniors last
season!
 Senior member of an IDTA member school
 Cumulative GPA of an ‘A’
(4.5/5.0 = 3.5/4.0)
 Completed Application
Due February 15
 Recommendations from coach & teacher
 Official transcript
 Essay
Application will be available to download from the website in January.
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Contacts:
Lynn Gelatka
Christy Fisher
What
IDTA
has
to
offer . . .
Special
Events
Special
Recognition
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Contacts:
Lynn Gelatka
Christy Fisher
Rising Stars
~ selected during Regional Contests by Head Judges
Featured Rising Star
~ selected monthly by application
Team Spirit Award
~ watch the Heartbeats for upcoming information
All special recognition
recipients will be featured
on our website and
Facebook!
What
IDTA
has
to
offer . . .
Competition
Regionals
&
Post
Season
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December 10 – O’Fallon
December 17 – Eureka & Riverton
January 7 – Mascoutah
January 14 – Bureau Valley, Charleston & Edwardsville
January 15 – Waubonsie Valley
January 21 – Althoff, Rolling Meadows & Villa Grove
January 28 – Clinton
February 4 – Marion & Tuscola
February 11 – Belleville East, Dunlap & Hononegah
February 18 – Benton & Unity
February 19 - Bolingbrook
February 25 – Downers Grove North & Highland
March 10
JV/Junior Finals & Miss/Mr. IDTA – St JosephOgden High School
March 17
State Contest – University of Illinois Assembly Hall
What does a team have to do to compete?
At a Regional Contest
- (forms available on the website at http://www.idta.org/forms/index.html)
 As a MEMBER – from the link above, complete the Regional Contest Entry Form as well as completing the IDTA Membership
requirements
 Member Teams -- $70 for 1 or 2 routines
 $15 for each additional routine
 As a NON-MEMBER – from the link above, complete the Regional Contest Entry Form
 Non-Member Teams -- $80 for 1 or 2 routines
 $15 for each additional routine
At Post Season Contests (for IDTA member teams only – membership information on slide 13)
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Junior High / Junior Varsity Finals
Miss/Mr. IDTA
State Finals
IDTA member teams and/or Soloists must receive a qualifying score from any regional contest & complete the
On-Line Assessment
Qualification Scores – combination of all judges scores minus penalties
 Junior High Finals – 70%
 JV Finals – 75%
 Varsity teams - State Finals – 80%
 Soloists - Miss/Mr. IDTA – 80%
JH/JV teams can qualify 2 routines for the finals &
Varsity teams can qualify 3 routines for the State Finals!
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Important Information Regarding
Acceptance of a Qualifying Score
 All teams/soloists (members & non-members) receiving a qualifying score
will be announced at awards
 Only IDTA member teams may accept the qualification for Post Season
Contests
 Acceptance must be made within 72 hours to Orella Gansmann, Contest
Coordinator (teams & soloists)
 After 72 hours, the qualifying score is no longer valid
Teams must be members in good standing (no financial obligations) &
have completed the On-Line assessment prior to the qualifying performance.
Soloists must also be members of IDTA member teams in good standing in order to
compete for the title of Miss/Mr. IDTA.
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IDTA Team Membership Information
Team Membership Applications – (forms available on website)
 Varsity teams
 $75 – November 30
 $125 – December 1 – February 20
 JV & Junior High teams
 $50 – November 30
 $75 – December 1 – February 20
 Must designate Dance or Flag Team
 Co-opping schools may compete as 1 team
 Final deadline for membership is February 20
Team Membership Forms
All forms, including membership fee, must be submitted to Emily Fruhling, to validate membership.)
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Membership Application
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Coaches’ Information
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IDTA Participant Eligibility List
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Publicity / Sportsmanship / Injury Acknowledgement Form
Team Membership Redeclaration
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Deadline is February 20
May re-declare team members once at no charge
Additional re-declarations are charged $25
Changes must be sent to Emily Fruhling1 week prior to contest
Other Types of Memberships
Valid from July 1 – June 30
Individual - $25
 Voting membership
 May run for office
Judge - $75
 Voting membership
 May run for office
Business - $300
 Will receive a complimentary State program
 Listed as a Business Member in the program
 Free full page ad in the State program
 Free booth at State Finals
 Ability to link to our website
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Competition
Team Categories
(details on the following slides)
Dance Teams
Flag Teams
2:00 – 3:00 minutes
2:00 – 3:00 minutes
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Pom
Pom/Dance
Jazz
Contemporary/Lyrical/Modern
Hip Hop
Kick
3:00 – 4:00 minutes
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Tall Flag
Short Flag
Lyrical Flag
Color Guard
5:00 – 6:00 minutes
 Tall Flag Show
 Production
4:00 – 5:00 minutes
 Steppers
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Varsity – Junior Varsity – Junior High Teams
may compete in these categories
Competition
Dance Team Category Descriptions
Pom (2:00-3:00 minutes)
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Emphasis is on the use of poms as the focal point of the performance.
Poms must be held & used by at least 1 member 100% of the time.
Additional equipment may not be used.
Pom/Dance (2:00-3:00 minutes)
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Emphasis is on the blending of pom work & dance sequencing throughout the
performance.
Pom effects should be incorporated with the dance sequencing to enhance the level of
difficulty.
Additional equipment may not be used.
Competition
Dance Team Category Descriptions
Jazz (2:00-3:00 minutes)
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Emphasis of the choreography should be on the rhythm & beats of the music
Jazz technique should be present (turns, leaps, etc.)
Movement should be consistent with jazz choreography
Contemporary/Lyrical/Modern (2:00-3:00 minutes)
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Emphasis is on the choreography interpreting the emotions and/or lyrics of the
music
Routines may demonstrate but are not limited to balance, extensions, isolations,
control, contractions, etc.
Hip/Hop (2:00-3:00 minutes)
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Any style of hip hop is permitted
Emphasis should be on the interpretation of the music & its rhythm
Competition
Dance Team Category Descriptions
Kick (2:00-3:00 minutes)
Emphasis is on the use of a variety of kicks
Kick requirement:
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Varsity – 50 kicks minimum
JV & Jr. High – 35 kicks minimum
A kick is defined as any time the foot is higher than the waist level, regardless of where it
originates
Ripples are defined as 1 kick
Repeated group work will only be counted once during that phrase
Pick-ups are defined as continuous kicks
Team will be credited once the sufficient number of kicks has been counted
Competition
Dance Team Category Descriptions
Production (3:00-4:00 minutes)
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Portrays the feeling of the lyrics through dance and character
Costume would be fitting to the theme. (a costume that replicates the trademark
logos of any size is permitted)
Props/backdrops may be used
Any style of dance is permitted throughout the routine to create a performance
Set up time is 5:00 minutes
Steppers
(4:00-5:00 minutes)
 Form of percussive dance in which the participant’s entire body is used as an instrument
to produce complex rhythms & sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken word, &
hand claps
 Dance may be present, but should not be the primary focus
 Props/Backdrops may be used and must be safe to the gym floor
 Set up time is 5:00 minutes
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Competition
Flag Team Category Descriptions
Tall Flag (2:00-3:00 minutes)
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Limited to the use of tall flags (any flag staff longer than 3 ½ feet, excluding caps)
Flags must be used 75% of the length of the routine
Emphasis of the choreography should be on the rhythm & beats of the music
Additional equipment may not be used
Short Flag (2:00-3:00 minutes)
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Limited to the use of short flags (any flag staff shorter than 3 ½ feet, excluding caps)
Flags must be used 75% of the length of the routine
Any style of music is permitted
Additional equipment may not be used
Lyrical Flag (2:00-3:00 minutes)
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Limited to the use of flags, but TALL FLAGS must be used 75% of the length of the
routine
Emphasis is a clearly defined story with the choreography emphasizing the emotion/lyrics
of the music
Additional equipment may not be used
Competition
Flag Team Category Descriptions
Color Guard
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(2:00-3:00 minutes)
Emphasis is on the use of multiple equipment in which one of the elements must be a
tall flag
At least two of the following additional pieces of equipment must be used to enhance
the performance: short flags, rifles, sabers, ribbons, hoops, blades
Props & backdrops may not be used; the focus is on the use of the equipment
Tall Flag Show (5:00-6:00 minutes)
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Emphasis is on the use of tall flags (any flag staff longer than 3 ½ feet, excluding
caps)
Tall flags must be used 75% of the performance time
Short flags, rifles & sabers may be used to enhance the performance
Any additional props may be used to enhance the performance, including floor
coverings
Backdrops may also be used
Set up time is 5:00 minutes
Competition
Individual Category & Description
SOLOISTS ~ Miss/Mr. IDTA (1:30-2:00 minutes)
Limited to junior & seniors that are members of the varsity team
Soloists are limited to competing at 3 regional contests
The number of solo performances will be limited to 15 at each regional competition
Any style of dance or flags may be used
All solo routines must follow the guidelines required for a team performances
A soloist must receive a qualifying score of 80% to proceed to the Miss/Mr. IDTA
Finals
 Soloists must contact the Contest Coordinator, Orella Gansmann, within 72 hours to
accept their qualification
 All soloists who qualify may compete for the title of Miss/Mr. IDTA, which will be
held in conjunction with JV/Jr. High Finals
 Entry fee is $30.00 per regional contest (paid to the contest host) & $50.00 for the
final competition (paid to IDTA)
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Competitions
Contest Day
Pre-Contest Meeting
 Adult representative – no team members
 Mandatory or $15 fee, payable to IDTA, prior to taking the performance floor
 Specific instructions & potential schedule changes are discussed
No floor time is available at any contest
(flags may toss prior to beginning of contest or during lunch
if no practice gym is available).
Basic Performance Guidelines – (see slides 23-25 / Constitution pages 13-15)
 IDTA is in accordance with IHSA Spirit/Safety Rules (see slide 27)
 The Head Judge Assistant (HJA) will conduct a Ready Line check before the team takes the floor for
each performance to ensure the safety rules are followed (see slides 28 – 31)
 Following the performance, it is recommended for the coach to see the Head Judge regarding any
possible penalties
Awards Ceremony
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All teams/soloists receiving a qualifying score will be announced at awards (members or not)
Awards will be given according to the Constitution (see page 16 of the Constitution
http://www.idta.org/pdffiles/IDTACONSTITUTION&BY-LAWS.pdf)
All teams must stay during the entire awards ceremony (speak with Head Judge if there is a concern)
Basic Guidelines &
Team Divisions
Basic Performance Requirements
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Floor at least 75% of your membership (cheat sheet on page 19 of Constitution)
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Members may not perform for both JV & Varsity teams from the same school
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Teams must follow all IHSA Safety guidelines
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Fulfill time requirements
Team Divisions
Varsity -- enrollment determined through IHSA (2010-2011 school year)
 A – school enrollment (1-699)
 AA – school enrollment (700-1799)
 AAA – school enrollment (1800 +)
Junior Varsity
 Enter any category except Solos/Miss IDTA
Junior High / Middle School
 Enter any category except Solos/Miss IDTA
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Performance Requirements
Boundaries – (Regulation basketball court)
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Feet must remain inside boundary lines
Production, Color Guard, Steppers, & Flag categories may pre-set
equipment outside boundary lines
There is NO penalty if props go out of the boundary lines during a
performance, but they cannot be retrieved
Performance
 Begins with the first sound on the tape/CD
 Ends with the last sound on the tape/CD
 No pyrotechnics may be used
Music
 Must be on CD or cassette tape
 Must have 2 copies (bring both to music table)
 1 track of music on tape/CD (both copies)
 Appropriate language & content!!!!
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Representative must be at music table on time & remain until
the music begins!
Performance Requirements continued …
Props/Backdrops
 Only allowed for Production, Flag Show & Steppers
 May not damage gym floor, walls, etc.
 Team is liable for full repair costs
 Must fit through normal-size doors in school
Prop Handlers
 Evaluated on movements & effect on performance
 Shall be assessed out-of-bounds penalties
 Will not be counted as team members, but prop exchanges will be evaluated
 Must be dressed in something other than performance costume
 Must be high school students
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Penalties
ILLINOIS
DRILL
TEAM
ASSOCIATION
CONSTITUTION
AND BY-LAWS
2011-2012
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General Penalties &
IHSA Spirit Rules
 IDTA is in accordance with IHSA Spirit Rules
 IDTA is supported & endorsed by IHSA
 Dance & flag teams MUST abide by all rules in Spirit Rules Book – not just Rule 3,
but also Rule 2
 Besides reading the rules, read through the situation rulings for Rule 2 & Rule 3
as well as looking at the pictures
The following is NOT a complete list
~ you, as coaches, are responsible for reading, understanding,
and abiding by the NFHS Spirit Rules
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General Penalties
Ready Line – 1 pt @ (5 point max per violation)
3-1-1 - Jewelry
 Rhinestone bracelets/Jewels glued to face – NOT permitted (also see Spirit Rules 2.3.1 – Situation B)
• Stickers or transferable tattoos are allowed (see Spirit Rules 2.3.4 – Situation A)
 Hair bands on wrists – NOT permitted (also see Spirit Rules 2.3.1 - Situation A)
 Fish line through piercings – NOT permitted (also see Spirit Rules 2.3.1 – Situation A)
 Soft fabric chokers are permitted (any type of clasp is permitted)
 Religious or medical taped to body under apparel without chain is permitted
 Jeweled eyelashes that readily adhere are appropriate for dance
3-1-2 - Fingernail Length
 Must be short & near to the end of the fingers
3-1-3 – Secure Hair Accessories
 Hair accessories (barrettes, bobby pins, etc.) must be securely affixed to the hair
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General Penalties continued …
Ready Line – 1 pt @ (5 point max per violation)
3-1-4- Apparel/Accessory Safety (also listed under Performance Issues in case an issue arises
during the performance)
 Apparel must cover the midriff (also see Spirit Rules 2.3.6)
 Entire circumference of the torso must be covered with material
 Any colored bodysuit will be permitted
 Below the standard bra line must be covered
 Midriff rule applies to all costumes
 Pant legs that are long enough to fall under the performer’s heels/feet can become a safety hazard if
the participant steps or slips on them – includes any part of the costume! (see Spirit Rules 3.1.4 –
Situation A)
 Safety pins need to be fastened on the inside of the costume (see Spirit Rules 3.1.4 – Situation B)
 Gloves or uniform parts that do not have non-slip substances to the palms and palm-side fingers are
not appropriate for tumbling skills in which weight is borne on the hands. (see Spirit Rules 3.1.4 –
Situation C)
3-1-5 - Footwear
 Dance, drill & pom teams must wear footwear that is appropriate for the activity involved
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At a minimum, footwear must cover the ball of the foot.
Dancers performing on a floor cover/tarp may be barefoot. Floor coverings or Tarps are only
allowed for Tall Flag Shows.
General Penalties continued …
Ready Line – 1 pt @ (5 point max per violation)
3-1-6 – Glitter
 “Hard” (loose) glitter – NOT permitted
 Glitter lotion & shimmery eye shadow are permitted
 Glitter may be used on signs only if laminated or sealed
3-1-7 – Gum/Candy
 Must be removed before Ready Line check begins
3-1-8 – Support/Braces
 Must be appropriately covered
3-1-9 – Logo/Trademark
 Use of manufacturer’s logo/trademark (excluding shoes)
√ Must be smaller than 2 ¼ inches square
√ Production routines may use any size replicas of trademark logos
 Use of American flag larger than 2x3 costume ~ ILLEGAL
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General Penalties continued …
Ready Line – 1 point each
Various Ready Line Issues
 Failure to report to ready line on time
 Failure to meet team size (cheat sheet on page 19 of Constitution)
√ 1 point deduction for each person under/over the 75% requirement
 Flag taller or shorter than 3½ feet
Performers cannot take the floor until
any of these issues have been rectified.
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Performance Penalties continued …
Illegal Moves (3 pts each)
 Definition - Base – person or prop that provides primary support for another person.
 Definition – Bracer – a top person who is in physical contact with another top person, but does not provide
primary support
 Definition – Spotter – A person in direct, weight-bearing contact with the performing surface whose
primary function is to protect a top person.
 Definition – Top Person / Flyer – A person who is either being supported by another person while off the
performing surface or who has been tossed into the air by another person.
2-4 / 3-3 – Stunting Personnel / Spotting Performers on Props
2-4-1 A Base must not assume a back-band, headstand or handstand position
2-4-2 Bases of extended stunts must have both feet in direct weight bearing contact with the performing surface
2-4-3 A bracer must not provide primary support for a top person
2-4-5/3-3-1 Additional spotters are required until a stunt is mastered
2-4-6/3-3-2 A spotter must be in the proper location with the appropriate body position
2-4-7/3-3-3 A spotter must remain visually focused on the head-and-shoulder area of the top person. A spotter may
touch, grasp or move a prop provided she/he remains visually focused ….., except when it is necessary to briefly
check other props or team members
2-4-8/3-3-4 A spotter’s arms and hands must be in one of the following positions:
* Have arms lifted or extended toward the top person’s head & shoulders
* Hands touching or grasping the prop
* Hands touching or grasping the ankle(s)/lower leg(s) of the top person
2-4-9/3-3-5 A spotter must not hold objects in her/his hands
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Performance Penalties continued …
Illegal Moves (3 pts each)
 Definition – Inverted - when a participant’s shoulders are below his/her waist (examples:
Chorus Line Flip, back handspring, needle scale, arch back)
 Definition – Suspended Roll – a person in contact with bases or posts performs continuous footover-head rotation
2-5 – Non-Release Stunts (not every article is listed – only those that are common to dance)
2-5-1 All partner stunts and pyramids are limited to 2 levels high
2-5-2 A top person must not be in an inverted position except for:
* A forward suspended roll
* When beginning a stunt from a weight-bearing, inverted position on the performing surface,
which goes directly to a non-inverted position shoulder height or below. This stunt must
include a base or spotter who protects the head/neck/shoulder area of the top person and must
maintain contact with the top person until she is no longer inverted.
2-5-3 A participant must not move under or over a partner stunt or pyramid
2-5-8 A top person may be moved from a vertical position to a face up or face down straight body
horizontal position provided:
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that the top person is moved to a position between 2 original bases
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at least 2 additional catchers/bases catch the upper body of the top person
Performance Penalties continued …
Illegal Moves (3 pts each)
 Definition – Pitch – a toss in which the base(s) push upward on a single foot or leg of
the top person
 Example of a toe-pitch - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci0AL637lfE
2-6 – Release Stunts/Tosses (not every article is listed – only those that are common to dance)
2-6-1 In all release stunts/tosses:
* the top person must not become inverted
* participants must not pass over or under other participants or through a prop
2-6-2 Basket tosses are permitted only on a mat
2-6-8 Toe/leg pitch to a jump or tumbling skill ~ ILLEGAL
2-6-9 Swan dive ~ ILLEGAL
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Performance Penalties continued …
Illegal Moves (3 pts each)
Definition – Post – a person in direct weight-bearing contact with the performing
surface who temporarily supports a top person’s weight during the stunt
2-7 - Suspended Stunts (not every article is listed – only those that are common to dance)
2-7-1 Top person must not become inverted with the exception of forward suspended rolls
2-7-2 Forward suspended roll ~ LEGAL when:
* 2 bases or 2 posts control the top person’s dismount to the performing surface or cradle
* top person begins from the performing surface or from a stunt shoulder height or below
* from single or multi-base stunts or the performing surface, the top person maintains
continuous hand-to-hand contact with 2 posts
2-7-3 Backward suspended rolls ~ ILLEGAL (chorus-line flip)
2-7-4 Suspended splits that originate at shoulder level or below ~ LEGAL if there are at least 2 bases,
the top person has both hands in constant contact with 2 bases, and a spotter is in place if the
top person passes through or ends in an extended position
2-7-7 Swinging stunts ~ LEGAL provided all the following conditions are met:
* top person is swung in an upward direction (slight downward swing to prepare for upward
swing is permitted)
* top person is face up
* top person begins from a cradle or the performing surface
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Performance Penalties continued …
Illegal Moves (3 pts each)
 Definition – Prop – items which may be manipulated or used as a base (poms, signs, flags, etc.)
 Definition – Tension Drop – partner stunt in which the base leans forward until the top person
dismounts to the performing surface without assistance
2-8 / 3-4 – Dismounts (not every article is listed – only those that are common to dance)
2-8-1
Dismounts passing through an inverted position ~ ILLEGAL, except for forward suspended
rolls
2-8-3 Dismounts to the performing surface from shoulder height or above must have assisted landings
2-8-4 No skill (toe touch, twist, etc.) without hand-to-hand constant contact shall be performed
prior to landing on the performing surface
2-8-12 Tension drops ~ ILLEGAL
3-4-1 Dismounts from props that begin from or pass through an inverted position ~ ILLEGAL
3-4-2 Dismounts to the performing surface from props higher than 3 feet must have assisted landings
3-4-3 Dismounts to a cradle from props higher than 3 feet ~ ILLEGAL
3-4-4 Forward suspended roll dismounts from props are LEGAL provided the top person has handto-hand contact with 2 posts who control the top person’s descent to the performing surface or
a cradle
3-4-5 Backward suspended rolls from props ~ ILLEGAL
3-4-6 When dismounting from props higher than 3 feet, no skill (toe touch, twist, etc.) shall be
performed unless the top person maintains constant hand-to-hand/prop contact prior to
landing on the performing surface (also see Spirit Rules 3.4.2 Situation)
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Performance Penalties continued …
Illegal Moves (3 pts each)
Definition – Tumbling - rolls, inverted extended skills (cartwheel, handstand, walkover,
front/back handsprings, etc) & flips.
2-9 - Tumbling (not every article is listed – only those that are common to dance)
2-9-1
2-9-2
2-9-3
2-9-4
2-9-5
Tumbling over or under a stunt, person or prop ~ ILLEGAL with the exception of a forward roll
over a prop
* Forward roll over a person ~ILLEGAL (see Spirit Rules 2.9.1 – Situation B)
* Aerial cartwheel or back handspring with poms in hands ~ILLEGAL (see Spirit Rules 2.9.1 –
Situation B)
* Forward roll over a sign ~ LEGAL (see Spirit Rules 2.9.1 – Situation B)
Dive forward roll ~ ILLEGAL
Flip into a partner stunt or cradle ~ ILLEGAL
Flip in a tumbling pass must not involve more than 1 compete foot-over-head rotation or more
than 1complete twist
Airborne twisting tumbling skills are permitted only on grass or mat, with the exception of
round-offs and aerial cartwheels
2-10 – Twists (not every article is listed – only those that are common to dance)
2-10-3 A twist performed during a tumbling pass must not involve more than 1 complete rotation
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Performance Penalties continued …
Illegal Moves (3 pts each)
2-11 / 3-5 – Drops (not every article is listed – only those that are common to dance)
2-11-1/3-5-1 Knees, seat, thigh, & split drops from a jump, stand or inverted position ~ ILLEGAL
unless most of the weight is first borne on the hand or feet, or the descent is controlled
* Participants perform split drops while holding each other’s hands ~ LEGAL if they land on
their feet before sliding into the split position (see Spirit Rules 2.11.1 – Situation A)
* As a team performs knee drops, their hands touch the floor at the same time as their knees ~
ILLEGAL (see Spirit Rules 2.11.1/3.5.1 – Situation B)
* As a team performs knee drops, their hands take the weight of their bodies before their knees
land on the floor – LEGAL (see Spirit Rules 2.11.1/3.5.1 – Situation B)
* As a team performs knee drops, they roll onto their knees in a controlled manner ~ LEGAL
(see Spirit Rules 2.11.1/3.5.1 – Situation B)
* A participant performs a handstand on the floor then drops directly to her knees ~ ILLEGAL
(see Spirit Rules 2.11.1/3.5.1 – Situation C)
2-11-2/3-5-2 Front drops from an airborne position ~ ILLEGAL
* A standing participant leans forward & lands in a push-up position on the performing surface
~ LEGAL (see Spirit Rules 2.11.2/3.5.2 – Situation)
* A standing participant leans forward & jumps in a push-up position on the performing surface
~ ILLEGAL (see Spirit Rules 2.11.2/3.5.2 – Situation)
2-11-3/3-5-3 Handspring/flip over to any drop ~ ILLEGAL
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Performance Penalties continued …
Illegal Moves (3 pts each)
Definition – Prop – items which may be manipulated or used as a base (poms, signs, flags, etc)
3-2 – Props as Bases (not every article is listed – only those that are common to dance)
Props are only allowed for Musical Theater, Flag Show & Steppers
3-2-1 Inverted positions on a prop are LEGAL only in the following situations:
* Top person has at least 1 foot in weight-bearing contact with the prop & the supporting
surface is at least 2x2 feet, or
* Top person is lying on a prop that is at least 1 foot wide & not more than 3 feet high
3-2-2 Weight-bearing surface of props used as bases must not exceed 5 feet in height
3-2-3 Mounts are limited to 2 people high (pertains to any category)
3-2-4 Tumbling onto, over or under a prop ~ ILLEGAL, except that a prop may be mounted from a
forward roll & a forward roll may be performed over a prop
3-2-5 Top person on a prop that is higher than 3 feet must maintain contact with the prop until
dismounting, except when the performance area for each top person is at least 3x3 feet
3-2-6 Stunting or tumbling while on a prop ~ ILLEGAL, except for a forward roll that begins with at
least 1 foot & both hands in contact with a prop that is at least 1 foot wide
3-2-7 Top person must not drop head backward out of alignment with the torso unless the prop is at
least 2x2 feet or she grasps a stable part of the prop
3-2-8 Top person may sit or stand on a prop that is held by 2 bases provided that the weight-bearing
surface of the prop is not higher than the bases’ waist. If the top person is standing, a spotter is
required.
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Performance Penalties continued …
Illegal Moves (3 pts each)
3-2 – Props as Bases continued…
3-2-9 Top person may dance or move feet on a stationary prop unless
* On a prop higher than 3 feet that does not have wheels or rounded surfaces & the performance surface is
less than 1x1 feet, a spotter is required
* On any size prop that has wheels or rounded surfaces, a spotter is required & the prop must be stabilized
3-2-10 When a prop used a s a base has wheels, rounded surfaces (e.g. ball, barrels, etc.) or a flat bottom covered
with fabric & is moving, a spotter is required in the following situations:
* When the top person is standing except when the prop is low to the ground (scooters, skateboards, etc.), or
the top person is grasping a stable part of the prop
* When top persons on individual props brace one another
3-2-11 Before moving from one prop to another, the top person must have visual contact with the new prop
3-2-12 When moving to or from a prop that has wheels or rounded surfaces, the new prop must be in front of or to
the side of the top person
3-2-13 Stacked props that are used as a base must be securely affixed to one another. If stacked props are not securely
affixed to one another, a participant may not be on, or lean into, the second level or above.
3-2-14 A prop cannot be used as any part of a totem pole stunt.
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Performance Penalties continued …
Illegal Moves (3 pts each)
Definition – Assisted Inverted Floor Skill – an inverted participant on the performing surface is
partially supported by non-inverted participant(s) who is/are also on the performing surface
3-6 - Assisted Inverted Floor Skills
 LEGAL if ….
 Inverted participant is in direct, weight-bearing contact with the performing surface & provides
primary self-support throughout the stunt
 Assisting non-inverted participant is in direct, weight-bearing contact with the performing surface
& provides only partial support for the inverted participant
 Participant performs a headstand on the floor & a standing participant …
o Holds her feet ~ LEGAL (see Spirit Rules 3.6.1 Situation)
o Lifts her up to a handstand ~ ILLEGAL (see Spirit Rules 3.6.1 Situation)
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Performance Penalties continued …
Performance Issues
Deduction amount varies by violation
 Delay of contest (incorrect music, music not cued, too long to set up) (1 pt.)
 2-1-5 Kicking item on floor (safety issue) (5 pt. max)
 2-1-5 Endangering a performer or spectator (when discarding props of hard material,
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team members must gently toss or place the props) (1 pt.)
3-1-4 Apparel/Accessory safety (5 pt. max)
√ Exposed midriff
√ Pant legs that are long enough to fall under the performer’s heels/feet can become a
safety hazard if the participant steps or slips on them – includes any part of the
costume! (see Spirit Rules 3.1.4 – Situation A)
√ Gloves or uniform parts that do not have non-slip substances to the palms and palmside fingers are not appropriate for tumbling skills in which weight is borne on the
hands. (see Spirit Rules 3.1.4 – Situation C)
Out of bounds (must begin & end routine within boundaries) (5 pt. max)
Performance after end of music (1 pt.)
Prop handler violations (dress/performing) (5 pt. max)
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Performance Penalties
Performance Issues continued …..
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Coach/Director/Sponsor “coaching” during the performance (3 pt.)
Failure to meet category requirements (3 pt.)
Inappropriate Choreography (choreography should be family friendly) (3 pt.)
Damaging or excessive marking of the performance area (5 pt.)
Desecration of the American Flag (5 pt.)
2-2 / 2-1-11 - Sportsmanship/Conduct (3 pt.)
√ Disrespect, profane or inappropriate language, baiting/taunting an opponent ~
ILLEGAL
√ Using profane or inappropriate language, music, or gestures ~ ILLEGAL
√ This rule pertains from the beginning of the contest to the end of the contest
√ 2-1-11 – Noisemakers are not permitted at any time
Performance Penalties continued …
Timing/Music Issues
1 point deduction each occurrence
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Time limit violation (0.1 penalty for each second over/under time limit)
Failure to have representative at music table on time & remain until music begins
Failure to have 2 correct copies of music
Failure to have only 1 track per CD/Tape
Inappropriate Music
Coaches, please share with your fans …
Signs (in the stands) should not
interfere spectators view of any
performances
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Judging
Regional Contests
 Team – 2 Judges (1 Execution & 1 General Effect)
 Soloists – 2 Judges (score sheet combines both Execution & General Effect)
JV/JH Finals
4 Judges – 2 Execution & 2 General Effect
Miss/Mr. IDTA
4 Judges combined score sheet
State Finals
6 Judges – 3 Execution & 3 General Effect
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Judging continued…
Execution – 50 points
Combination of the Individual & Team
through …
 Unity
 Technique
 Difficulty
 Spacing
Score sheets (front and back
sides) along with explanation of
new language are on slides
48-53.
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General Effect – 50 points
Combination of a Team's …
 Design
 Creativity
 Musicality
 Communication
Each of the sub captions are evaluated based on the criteria and
descriptors on the back of the score sheet. Achievement is what
a judge is to determine. Evaluation is based upon a team's
performance of the day while also in comparison to their
competitors. It must be understood that many of the elements of
the sub-captions affect each other. It is impossible to properly
evaluate one of these elements without considering the other.
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Execution
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Execution
Rarely~Inconsistently~Average,
Above-Average~Consistently~Always
Unity – 15 pts.
Timing of Movements
√
Movement is in time with the music at a __________ level.
Team Uniformity
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Performers display identical movements at a ________ level.
Technique – 15 pts.
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Basic dance fundamentals are achieved at a _______ level.
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Performers display proper handling/manipulation of equipment at a ______ level.
Difficulty – 10 pts.
Attempted Movements within the Category
√
Performers attempt difficult movements within the category at a ______ level.
Attempted Skills within the Category
√
Performers attempt difficult skills within the category at a ______ level.
Dance Sequencing within the Category
√
Performers attempt a difficult level of sequencing within the category at a ______ level.
Transitions within the Category
√
Choreography that meets category requirements throughout transitions is attempted at a ______ level.
Spacing – 10 pts.
Stationary Formations
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Teams ability to maintain correct distances between each other within stationary formations is achieved at a _____ level.
Transitional Formations
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Teams ability to maintain correct distances between each other within transitional formations is achieved at a ______ level..
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General
Effect
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General Effect
Rarely~Inconsistently~Average,
Above-Average~Consistently~Always
Design – 15 pts.
Concept/Idea
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Program displays an intentional concept at a ________ level.
Staging
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Basic elements of staging (variety of formations, travel patterns & creative ways to move) at a ________ level.
Continuity – connection of style & concept
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Program displays a connection of style & concept throughout the routine at a ________ level.
Creativity – 15 pts.
Variety
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Program displays a variety of choreography through a mixture & range of diverse movements at a __________ level.
Originality
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Program displays originality through innovative, unique & creative ideas at a ________ level.
Risk/Vulnerability
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Program displays risk & vulnerability through challenging, intricate & complex choreography at a ________ level.
Category Requirements
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Creativity that meets category requirements is attempted throughout the routine at a ________ level.
Continued on next slide ……
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General Effect
continued …..
Musicality – 10 pts.
Use of Variation of Tempos
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Choreography recognizes different beats/tempos within the music at a ______ level.
Use of Vocals and/or Instruments
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Choreography incorporates vocals and/or instruments at a ______ level.
Choreography complements the music
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Choreography complements the music at a ______ level.
Communication – 10 pts.
Intent of choreography
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Communication is achieved through the intent of the choreography at a _____ level.
Genuine
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Communication is effective at a ______ level as a result of the genuine display of emotion & intensity.
Appropriateness
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Appropriate choreography, music & costume is achieved throughout the routine at a ______ level.
Rarely~Inconsistently~Average,
Above-Average~Consistently~Always
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Solos
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Solos
Rarely~Inconsistently~Average,
Above-Average~Consistently~Always
Choreography – 20 pts.
Creativity
Style
Floor Work
Staging
Continuity – connection of style & concept
Difficulty – 20 pts.
Attempted Movements
Attempted Skills
Sequencing
Ambidexterity
Technique – 20 pts.
Arm Placement
Feet Placement
Pointed Toes
Straight Legs
Flexibility
Turning Technique
Spotting
Posture
Carriage/Breath
Control
Extension
Precision/Clarity
Strength
Balance
Musicality – 20 pts.
Use of Variation of Tempos
Use of Vocals and/or Instruments
Choreography Complements the Music
Communication – 20 pts.
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Intent of the Choreography
Body Language & Expression
Eye Contact
Poise
Projection
Confidence
Impression
Genuine
Appropriateness (music, costume & choreography)
Judging
Verbal Critiques
All contests will have verbal critiques
 Performance Judges (General Effect & Execution) will
record a team’s and soloist’s verbal critique on an I’Pod.
This will be e-mailed to the coach following the contest.
Clarification of Judge Comments
 If coaches have questions regarding comments of their critique, these should be
submitted via e-mail to Cyndi Kraemer within 1 week of the contest.
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Eligibility for Post-Season
Competitions
 In order for a team to be eligible to compete in post-season
competitions, the Head Coach from each team will be
required to complete the on-line assessment.
 You will receive a confirmation email of your successful
completion within 1 week. If not, contact Cyndi Kraemer
at [email protected].
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