Transcript IDTA Coaches’ Forum 2007-2008

Illinois
Drill
Team
Association
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2012-2013
RULES
INTERPRETATION
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To complete your IDTA membership, one coach from each
team will be required to view this presentation and
complete the verification form. The link can be found
on the website. There is NO assessment.
You will receive a confirmation email of your
successful completion immediately.
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/Treasurer – Kate Arnold
(contact for Heartbeats)
Membership – Tara Zobrist
(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 – LuAnne Navarra
Region 2 – Kelly Pfeifer
Region 3 – Darlene Pollard
Region 4 – LeAnne Walsh
Region 5 – Tina Fortner
Region 6 – Ann Young
Region 7 – Debby Bradshaw
Region 8 – Wendy Koehler
Region 9 – Alyssa Hudson
Region 10 – Mary Buchar
Region 11 – Hillary Duncan
Region 12 – Ashley Bailey
Region 13 – Laura Sanders
Northern Board Member
At-Large – LuAnne Navarra
Southern Board Member
At-Large – Lindsey Snider Bush
To see the map in color, see the website.
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2012-13 RULE CHANGES
The membership voted to pass all of the proposed rule changes. There were a total
of 63 ballots cast, and voting results of each rule change proposal are listed at
the end of each explanation. The following summarizes next year’s changes:
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Change the time limits of Pom, Pom/Dance, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical/Contemporary, Kick,
Tall Flag, Short Flag, Lyrical Flag, and Color Guard from 2-3 minutes to 1:45-3 minutes.
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Change the deadline for membership to from February 20 to January 31.
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Rationale: Coaches have requested this rule change. 50/13
Allow Jr. High teams to qualify a maximum of three routines for the JV Finals.
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Rationale: Since JV and Varsity Dance Teams both include high school students, there should not be a difference in the
cost of the teams’ memberships. 62/1
Allow Jr. Varsity teams to qualify a maximum of three routines for the Jr. High Finals.
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Rationale: This would encourage coaches to know the rules of competition by the middle of the season. 54/9
Increase Jr. Varsity team membership fee to $75.00 per team if postmarked by November
30/$125.00 per team if postmarked after December 1.
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Rationale: Next year, the IHSA competition time limit will be 1:45-3:00. This change would allow our teams to compete
the same routine in both competition venues without altering the routine due to time differences. 56/7
Rationale: Coaches have requested this rule change. 46/17
The Special Events Coordinators will now be called Special Events Coordinator (1) and
Special Events Coordinator (2). Special Events Coordinator (1) will be elected in odd years,
while Special Events Coordinator (2) will be elected in even years, beginning with the 2013
vote.
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Rationale: Currently the Special Events Coordinators are both elected in even years. Should both officers decide not to
run, then two new officers would be expected to begin without benefit of any training in the position. This would allow
for the education and training of the position on a rotating basis. 62/1
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FURTHER CHANGES TO IDTA
Category Descriptions Changes
 Pom
 Pom/Dance
 Jazz
 Lyrical/Contemporary
(DETAILS IN THE PRESENTATION)
Score Sheet Changes
* General Effect – Team
* General Effect – Soloists
* Execution – Soloists
Ready Line
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The IDTA Judging team will no longer consist of a HJA to run Ready Line. The Floor
Judge will assign all penalties accrued during a performance. She will count the
number of performers as they take the floor. Safety guidelines such as jewelry, exposed
midriff, fingernail length, etc. will still be assessed penalties as the floor judge detects
these violations. Coaches will be responsible for making sure their dancers are in
compliance with the rules prior to taking the competition floor.
IHSA Officials
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There are several IDTA Judges that have become licensed IHSA officials. As an
additional service, IDTA will be providing an IHSA official at our December and
January contests in addition to our regular IDTA judges. This official will provide
feedback to varsity teams using the IHSA score sheet. Coaches will receive this score
sheet in their exit packets. Categories that will receive this additional feedback are:
Pom, Pom/Dance, Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary, and Kick.
Showcase of Stars has been redesigned!!
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WHAT
IDTA
HAS
TO
OFFER . . .
SPECIAL
EVENTS
2012
“START
THE
BEAT”
Contact:
Lynn Gelatka
Christy Fisher
Showcase of Stars has been redesigned!!
“Start the Beat” Competition will give
the opportunity for competitors to
showcase their best talents while
awarding more titles and trophies.
Competition events include:
 Solos
 Duets
 Trios
 Small Groups
 Compulsory Rounds – Varsity only
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Turns
Kicks
Leaps and Jumps
Breaking and Acrobatics and Flag
Who may participate?
Contestants must be a registered student of the school that he/she is representing.
He/she must be an active member of his/her school dance/drill team. Your team does
not need to be a member of Illinois Drill Team Association compete but must be a
member of IDTA to be invited to perform at State or JV/JH Finals.
“Start the Beat” Competition will be held
October 27, 2012 at Mattoon High School
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Registration deadline – October 15
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See the website for complete details and forms.
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WHAT
IDTA
HAS
TO
OFFER
Over $2,000 was given to
qualified seniors last
season!
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SPECIAL
EVENTS
2012
SCHOLARSHIPS
Contacts:
Lynn Gelatka
Christy Fisher
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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
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Application will be available to download from the website
in January.
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WHAT
IDTA
HAS
TO
OFFER . . .
SPECIAL
EVENTS
2012
SPECIAL
RECOGNITION
Contacts:
Lynn Gelatka
Christy Fisher
Rising Stars
~ selected during Regional
Contests by Floor Judges
Featured Rising Star
~ selected by application
Team Spirit Award
~ selected during Regional Contest
by all judges
All special recognition
recipients will be featured
on our website and
Facebook!
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WHAT
IDTA
HAS
TO
OFFER . . .
COMPETITION
REGIONALS
&
POST
SEASON
Regional Contests
Saturday, December 8
Sunday, December 16
Saturday, January 5
Saturday, January 12
Saturday, February 2
Saturday, February 9
Saturday, February 16
Sunday, February 17
Saturday, February 23
Sunday, February 24
Mascoutah High School (Region 11)
Rolling Meadows High School (Region 3)
Althoff High School (Region 11)
Villa Grove High School (Region 10)
King College Prep (Region 3)
Charleston High School (Region 10)
Edwardsville High School (Region 11)
Marion High School (Region 13)
Tuscola High School (Region 10)
Benton High School (Region 13)
Dunlap High School (Region 5)
Hononegah High School (Region 1)
Belleville East High School (Region 11)
Clinton High School (Region 9)
Bolingbrook High School (Region 2)
Highland High School (Region 11)
Maine East High School (Region 3)
Post Season Contests
March 9 - Saturday
JV/Junior Finals & Miss/Mr. IDTA – Riverton High
School
March 16 – Saturday
State Contest – University of Illinois Assembly Hall
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WHAT DOES A TEAM NEED TO DO TO COMPETE?
At a Regional Contest
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(forms available on the website)
As a MEMBER – from the link above, complete the Regional Contest Entry Form as well as
completing the IDTA Membership requirements
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Member Teams -- $70 for 1 or 2 routines
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$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
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Miss/Mr. IDTA
State Finals
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Qualification Scores – combination of all judges scores minus penalties
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Junior High Finals – 70%
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JV Finals – 75%
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Varsity teams - State Finals – 80%
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Soloists - Miss/Mr. IDTA – 80%
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All teams can qualify 3 routines for Post Season Contests!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING
ACCEPTANCE OF A QUALIFYING SCORE
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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).
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After 72 hours, the qualifying score is no longer valid.
Teams must be members in good standing (no financial
obligations) 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)
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Varsity teams
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$75 – November 30
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$125 – December 1 – January 31
JV teams
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$75 – November 30
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$125 – December 1 – January 31
Junior High teams
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$50 – November 30
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$75 – December 1 – January 31
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Must designate Dance or Flag Team
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Co-opping schools may compete as 1 team
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Final deadline for membership is January 31
Team Membership Forms
All forms, including membership fee, must be submitted to Tara Zobrist to validate membership.
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Membership Application – one per team
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IDTA Participant Eligibility List
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Publicity / Sportsmanship / Injury Acknowledgement Form
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Completion of Coaches Presentation / Assessment
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Membership Fees
Team Membership Redeclaration
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Deadline is March 1
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May re-declare team members once at no charge
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Additional re-declarations are charged $25
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Changes must be sent to Tara Zobrist by the Wednesday prior to the contest that the teams plans to attend.
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OTHER TYPES OF MEMBERSHIPS
VALID FROM JULY 1 – JUNE 30
Individual - $25
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Voting membership
May run for office
Judge - $75
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Voting membership
May run for office
Business - $300
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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
1:45 – 3:00 minutes
1:45 – 3:00 minutes
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Pom
Pom/Dance
Jazz
Lyrical/Contemporary
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
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Tall Flag Show
Production
4:00 – 5:00 minutes
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Steppers
Varsity – Junior Varsity – Junior High Teams
may compete in any of these categories
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COMPETITION
DANCE TEAM CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
Pom (1:45-3:00 minutes)
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Emphasis is on the use of poms as the focal point of the performance.
Pom color work should create visual images than enhance the music.
Pom color work should also create memorable visual pictures that bring
excitement to the viewer.
Poms must be held and used by at least one team member 100% of the
performance time.
Additional equipment may not be used.
Pom/Dance (1:45-3:00 minutes)
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Pom effect and dance sequencing should be simultaneous throughout the
entire performance in a way that if the pom work is removed, the dance
doesn’t make sense, or if the dance is removed, the pom work is too weak to
stand on its own.
The blend and reliance on pom work and dance should continue throughout
the entire performance.
Additional equipment may not be used.
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COMPETITION
DANCE TEAM CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
Jazz (1:45-3:00 minutes)
Routine should be a high energy performance with a focus on
the beats, rhythm and attitude of the music.
 Routine should be a blend of strong and intricate choreography
with traditional jazz technique including leaps, turns and
jumps.
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Hip/Hop (1:45-3:00 minutes)
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Any style of hip hop is permitted
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Emphasis should be on the interpretation of the music
& its rhythm
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COMPETITION
DANCE TEAM CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY (1:45-3:00 MINUTES)
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STYLES SHOULD BE CONSISTENT THROUGHOUT THE ROUTINE.
LYRICAL
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Choreography is expressive and
focused on conveying musicality and
emotion through movement.
CONTEMPORARY
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Choreography should coincide with the
dynamics of the selected song.
Emphasis is the connectivity of
movement—fluid movements
connecting the motion and emotion.
Routine should incorporate strong
ballet influence and technical ability.
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Choreography is abstract movement
that does not necessarily tell a story.
Choreography is based on its relation
to the music or sounds that it is
danced to—music can serve as a
backdrop to the piece.
Choreography should step outside the
box of the traditional into the more
creative.
Movement should incorporate a more
staccato feel with less fluidity.
Routine should incorporate a strong
ballet influence with a modern edge.
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COMPETITION
DANCE TEAM CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
Kick (1:45-3:00 minutes)
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Emphasis is on the use of a variety of kicks
Kick requirement:
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
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COMPETITION
DANCE TEAM CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
Production (3:00-4:00 minutes)
 Portrays the feeling of the lyrics through dance & 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
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(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 (1:45-3:00 minutes)
 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 (1:45-3:00 minutes)
 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 (1:45-3:00 minutes)
 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
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COMPETITION
FLAG TEAM CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
Color Guard
(1:45-3:00 minutes)
 Emphasis
is on the use of multiple equipment in which one of the
elements must be a tall flag
 At least 2 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)
 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
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COMPETITION
INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY & DESCRIPTION
SOLOISTS ~ Miss/Mr. IDTA (1:30-2:00 minutes)
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Limited to junior & seniors that are members of the varsity team
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Soloists are limited to competing at 3 regional contests
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The number of solo performances will be limited to 15 at each regional competition
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Any style of dance or flags may be used
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All solo routines must follow the guidelines required for a team performances
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A soloist must receive a qualifying score of 80% to proceed to the Miss/Mr. IDTA
Finals
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Soloists must contact the Contest Coordinator, Orella Gansmann, within 72 hours
to accept their qualification
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All soloists who qualify may compete for the title of Miss/Mr. IDTA, which will be
held in conjunction with JV/Jr. High Finals
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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
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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
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IDTA is in accordance with IHSA Spirit/Safety Rules.
The Floor Judge will assign all penalties accrued during a performance. She will count
the number of performers as they take the floor. Safety guidelines such as jewelry,
exposed midriff, fingernail length, etc. will still be assessed penalties as the floor judge
detects these violations. Coaches will be responsible for making sure their dancers are
in compliance with the rules prior to taking the competition floor.
Following the performance, it is recommended for the coach to see the Floor Judge
regarding any possible penalties
Awards Ceremony
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All teams/soloists receiving a qualifying score to compete in post-season contests will be
announced at awards
Awards will be given according to the Constitution
All teams must stay during the entire awards ceremony (speak with Floor Judge if
there is a concern)
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BASIC GUIDELINES & TEAM DIVISIONS
Basic Performance Requirements
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Floor at least 75% of your membership (cheat sheet on page 22 of IDTA By-Laws)
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Members may not perform for both JV & Varsity teams from
the same school
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Fulfill time and category requirements
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Teams must follow all 2012-2013 NFHS - IHSA Safety guidelines as
well as the IDTA By-Laws
Team Divisions
Varsity -- enrollment determined through IHSA (2011-2012 school year)
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A – school enrollment (1-699)
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AA – school enrollment (700-1799)
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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)
 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!!!!
 Lyrics
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Any explicit lyrics indicating race, excessive violence, reference to illegal substances
and/or sexual content within the song is not proper nor condoned by IDTA. The
music used for all routines should be appropriate for ALL audience members. IDTA
expects the music to be appropriate for family audiences and any exception causes a
lack of audience appeal.
Representative must be at music table
on time & remain until the music begins!
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PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED …
Props/Backdrops
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Only allowed for Production, Flag Show & Steppers
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May not damage gym floor, walls, etc.
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Team is liable for full repair costs
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Must fit through normal-size doors in school
Prop Handlers
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Evaluated on movements & effect on performance
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Shall be assessed out-of-bounds penalties
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Will not be counted as team members but prop exchanges will be evaluated
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Must be dressed in something other than performance costume
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Must be high school students
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GENERAL IDTA PENALTIES &
IHSA SPIRIT RULES
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ILLINOIS
DRILL
TEAM
ASSOCIATION
CONSTITUTION
AND BY-LAWS
2012-2013
IDTA is in accordance with NFHS Spirit Rules and 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.
As coaches, you are responsible for reading, understanding, and
abiding by the NFHS Spirit Rules as well as the IDTA By-Laws.
While only one coach from each school is required to view the
IHSA 2012-2013 Dance Rules Interpretation, IDTA recommends
that all team’s coaches take the time to view this at
http://www.ihsa.org/multimedia/video/rules/2012-13/dn/public/player.html
I think you will find it most valuable, especially sections 24-28, and 43-70.
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If you have questions regarding specific stunts or movements,
refer to the IHSA Rules Presentation or contact Cyndi Kraemer at
[email protected]
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PENALTIES
Visit the website to download this form
ILLINOIS
DRILL
TEAM
ASSOCIATION
CONSTITUTION
AND BY-LAWS
2012-2013
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2012-2013 SPIRIT RULES BOOK
REVISIONS
Editorial Changes that pertain to dance …
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All definitions in Rule 1 are in alphabetical order.
All situations follow applicable section in Rules 2 and 3.
Change definition of “Prep” to “approximately shoulder
height” – significant because of the new inversion rule.
Combine/simplify rules for Suspended Splits (2-8-2,3,4).
Rule Changes that pertain to dance …
 Spotters – While their primary function is to
protect a top person’s head, neck and shoulders, a
spotter is no longer required to have his/her arms
extended toward the top person.
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SPIRIT RULES REVISIONS CONTINUED …
Inversions Rule 2-5
Definition of Inverted Position – shoulders are below the waist
Unless allowed under the rules in this section, a top person must
not be in an inverted position …
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(2-5-2)Forward Suspended Rolls
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(2-5-3) Backward Suspended Rolls (Chorus Line Flips)
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Top person begins from the performing surface or from a stunt shoulder height or
below
Top person maintains continuous hand-to-hand contact with 2 bases or 2 posts who
control the top person’s dismount to the performing surface or cradle.
Yes, these are
now allowed!
Only from the performing surface and maintains continuous hand-to-hand contact
with 2 posts who control the top person back to the performing surface
(2-5-4) A top person may be moved from a weight-bearing, inverted
position on the performing surface to a non-inverted position at any
height provided that at least one base or spotter is in a position to protect
the head/neck/shoulder area of the top person. This base or spotter must
maintain contact with the top person until he/she is no longer inverted.
Continued on next slide ….
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SPIRIT RULES REVISIONS CONTINUED …
Inversions – Rule 2-5
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(2-5-5) A top person may be inverted in partner stunts in which the base of
support remains below shoulder level provided that at least 1 base or
spotter is in a position to protect the head/neck/ shoulder area of the top
person. This base or spotter must maintain contact with the top person
until he/she is no longer inverted.
(2-5-6) An inverted top person may be moved in a downward direction from
a stunt in which the base of support remains below shoulder level provided
that the 2 original bases or 1 original base and a spotter are in a position to
provide the head/neck/shoulder area of the top person. These bases or
base/spotter must maintain contact with the top person until his/her hands
are on the performing surface or she/he is no longer inverted.
It is suggested that before your team decides to add an
inversion to your routine, you carefully read the section and
the situation rules on pages 17-19 of the 2012-2013 Spirit
Rules Book.
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SPIRIT RULES REVISIONS CONTINUED …
Suspended Stunts – Rule 2-8
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Suspended Splits (2-8-1,2,3,4)
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Rules have not changed from last year – only the
wording/description has been revised for clarity
 Swinging
Stunt (2-8-5) – revision
Legal provided ALL the following conditions are met:
 Any downward movement begins from below
shoulder height.
 The top person if face up.
 The top person begins on the performing surface or in
a stunt that is below shoulder level.

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SPIRIT RULES REVISIONS CONTINUED …
Tumbling – Rule 2-10
For clarification, tumbling is allowed in dance or flag routines.
Definition of tumbling: gymnastic skills including forward/backward rolls,
inverted extended skills (cartwheels, handstands, walkovers, aerials,
handsprings, etc), twists and flips.
 Jumps, leaps and log rolls on the performing surface are not considered to
be tumbling.
2-10-1 Tumbling over or under a stunt, person or a prop is illegal with the
exception of a forward roll over a prop on the performing surface.
2-10-2 Tumbling while holding props is illegal except for a forward or backward
roll.
2-10-3 A dive forward roll is illegal.
2-10-4 A flip that lands in a partner stunt or cradle is illegal.
2-10-5 A flip in a tumbling pass must not involve more than one complete foot
over head rotation or more than one complete twist.
2-10-6 Airborne twisting tumbling skills are permitted only on grass, a mat or a
rubberized track, with the exception of round-offs and aerial
cartwheels.
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SPIRIT RULES – RULE 3 - CLARIFICATIONS
Apparel/Accessories
3-1-1 Hard Jewelry
 Wearing “hard” jewelry is illegal, except when such items
are securely affixed to a costume or the hair.


Religious items may me taped to the body under the apparel without a chain.
Medical items may be taped to the body and may be visible.
Allowed
• Uniforms with rhinestones sewn,
punched or glued on
• Beaded costumes
• Costumes with glittery material
• Soft fabric chokers & wrist bands that
are decorated with small rhinestones
• Soft fabric chokers & bracelets that
are secured to an elastic band (any
type of clasp is allowed)
• Adhesive sticker or transferable
tattoos
• Tattoos (suggested to be covered,
though)
• Jeweled eyelashes
Not Allowed
• Pins (decorative, safety or otherwise)
• Rings
• Watches
• Necklaces
• Bracelets (see allowed list)
• Piercings (fish line through piercings
or band-aids covering – NOT allowed)
• Hair tie on wrist
• Rhinestones/Jewels glued to face
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SPIRIT RULES – RULE 3 - CLARIFICATIONS
Apparel/Accessories
3-1-2

Fingernails
Must be kept at an appropriate length (short, near the end of the
fingers)

Acrylic nails are allowed

Nail polish is allowed
3-1-3 Hair Accessories
 Hair devices & accessories must be secure
Allowed
Not Allowed
• Bobby pins
• Small, flat barrettes
• Rhinestone headband
• Beads/rhinestones woven into the
hair
• Wire interwoven in the hair
• Rhinestones/Jewels glued to hair
• Long hair that is not secured
presents significant risk
during partner stunts,
pyramids, tosses & airborne
tumbling
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SPIRIT RULES – RULE 3 - CLARIFICATIONS
Apparel/Accessories
3-1-4a
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Appropriate Apparel
Apparel must cover the entire midriff – including the back (standard bra-line and below).
IDTA & IHSA encourages coaches to give some serious thought to the uniform(s)
that a team wears. The bottom line is modesty. Apparel should reflect the
educational mission of our member schools and reflect the sport of dance and
focus on appropriateness not distractions.
3-1-4b
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ILLINOIS
DRILL
TEAM
ASSOCIATION
CONSTITUTION
AND BY-LAWS
2012-2013
Apparel/Accessory Safety
Belts do not need to be sewn/attached to the costume.
Hems that are long enough to fall under the performer’s feet present a safety hazard if
stepped or danced on.
Safety pins may be used to secure costumes, provided they are fastened on the inside.
Gloves that do not have non-slip substances applied to the palms and palm-side fingers
are not appropriate for extended stunts or for tumbling skills in which weight is borne on
the hands.
The costumes of participants involved in stunts & most tumbling skills must not restrict
mobility, vision, etc. or interfere with the safe execution of a stunt or tumbling.
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SPIRIT RULES – RULE 3 - CLARIFICATIONS
Apparel/Accessories
3-1-5


Footwear
Footwear must be a appropriate for the activity involved. At a
minimum, the ball of the foot must be covered.
It is recommended that shoes, slippers, flip-flops, or some
other style of shoe is worn throughout the building to
prevent injury and disease.
3-1-6
Glitter
Allowed
Not Allowed
• Glitter-infused makeup that does
not easily flake off.
• Glimmery eye shadow.
• Glitter may be used on sign, props
or backdrops only if laminated or
sealed.
• Loose glitter
• Hair
• Costume
• Body
• Props
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SPIRIT RULES – RULE 3 - CLARIFICATIONS
Apparel/Accessories
3-1-8
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
Knee, ankle, wrist braces must be padded with a closed-cell, slow
recovery foam padding no less than ½ inch thick.
Participants wearing a cast (excluding a properly covered air cast)
must not be involved in a stunt.
3-1-9
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Supports/Braces
Manufacturer’s Logo/Trademark ~ American Flag
Logo/Trademark – cannot exceed 2 ¼ x 2 ¼ on costume
 Shoes may have a larger logo
 Productions may use a larger logo
American Flag – cannot exceed 2 x 3 on apparel
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SPIRIT RULES – RULE 3 - CLARIFICATIONS
Props (Bases, Spotting, Dismounting)
3-2, 3-3, 3-4
It is suggested that before your team decides to use props in
your routine, you carefully read the section and the
situation rules on pages 31-34 of the 2012-2013 Spirit Rules
Book.

Drops
3-5
Drops
3-5-1 Knee, seat, thigh and split drops from a jump, stand or inverted position are
illegal unless most of the weight is first borne on the hands or feet or the descent is
controlled.
• Hands must take their body weight before knees land on the floor.
• In a single knee drop, another body part must take their body weight before
the knee lands on the floor.
• A “Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader” kickline into a jump split is considered unsafe
unless the participants “unhook” while sliding into the splits.
3-5-2 Airborne front drops that begin from a jump, stand, or inverted position are
illegal.
3-5-3 A handspring/flip over to any drop is illegal.
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SPIRIT RULES – RULE 3 - CLARIFICATIONS
Assisted Inverted Floor Skills
Rule 3-6
Legal provided BOTH the following conditions are
met:
1.
The inverted participant is in direct, weight-bearing contact with the
performing surface & provides primary self-support throughout the
stunt.
2.
The assisting non-inverted participant is in direct, weight-bearing
contact with the performing surface & provides only partial support for
the inverted participant.
Allowed
•Hold a participant’s feet
in a hand or headstand
Not Allowed
•Pull a participant from a
headstand to a headstand
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IDTA BY-LAWS- CLARIFICATIONS
ILLINOIS
DRILL
TEAM
ASSOCIATION
CONSTITUTION
AND BY-LAWS
2012-2013

Delay of Contest
 Incorrect music

Performance after end of music
 Performers may not move after the last beat of the music
 Movement from props is allowed

Coach/Director/Sponsor “coaching” during the performance
 You may be a “fan”, but you cannot cause any distraction (yelling, arm
gestures, etc).

Inappropriate Choreography
 choreography should be family friendly

Inappropriate Lyrics
 Any explicit lyrics indicating race, excessive violence, reference to illegal
substances and/or sexual content within the song is not proper nor
condoned by IDTA. The music used for all routines should be appropriate
for ALL audience members. IDTA expects the music to be appropriate for
family audiences and any exception causes a lack of audience appeal.
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JUDGING
Regional Contests
 Team – 2 Judges (1 Execution & 1 General Effect)
 Soloists – 2 Judges (1 Execution & 1 General Effect)
JV/JH Finals
4 Judges – 2 Execution & 2 General Effect
Miss/Mr. IDTA
4 Judges – 2 Execution & 2 General Effect
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
Back side of score
sheets is the rubric.
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
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EXECUTION – 50 POINTS
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


Performers display identical movements at a _____ level.
TECHNIQUE – 15 PTS.
•
Basic dance fundamentals are achieved at a _____ level.
* Arm Placement
* Feet Placement
* Pointed Feet
* Straight Legs
* Flexibility
•
* Turning Technique
* Spotting
* Posture
* Carriage/Breath
* Control
* Extension
* Precision/Clarity
* Strength
* Balance
Performers display proper handling/manipulation of equipment at a _____ level.
* Hand Placement
* Equipment Control
Continued on next slide ……
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EXECUTION – CONTINUED
Rarely ~ Inconsistently ~ Average
Above-Average ~ Consistently ~ Always
DIFFICULTY – 10 PTS.
•
Attempted Movements within the Category

•
Attempted Skills within the Category

•
Performers attempt difficult skills within the category at a ______ level.
Dance Sequencing within the Category

•
Performers attempt difficult movements within the category at a ______ level.
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


Teams ability to maintain correct distances between each other within stationary formations is
achieved at a _____ level.
Transitional Formations

Teams ability to maintain correct distances between each other within transitional formations is
achieved at a ______ level..
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GENERAL EFFECT – 50 POINTS
Rarely ~ Inconsistently ~ Average
Above-Average ~ Consistently ~ Always
DESIGN – 15 PTS.
•
Concept / Idea / Purpose

•
Staging / Traffic Patterns

•
Basic elements of staging (variety of formations, travel patterns & creative ways to move) is achieved at a _____ level.
Layers / Depth

•
Program displays an intentional concept, idea, &/or purpose at a _____ level.
Program displays layers & depth throughout the routine at a _____ level.
Continuity

Program displays a connection of style & concept throughout the routine at a _____ level.
CREATIVITY – 15 PTS.
Accenting Concept / Idea / Purpose
•

Program accents the concepts, idea, &/or purpose at a _____ level.
Variety
•

Program displays a variety of choreography through a mixture & range of diverse movements at a _____ level.
Originality
•

Program displays originality through innovative, unique & creative ideas at a _____ level.
Risk / Vulnerability / Predictability
•

Program displays risk, vulnerability & elements of surprise through challenging, intricate & complex choreography at a
_____ level.
Category Requirements
•

Creativity that meets category requirements is attempted throughout the routine at a _____ level.
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GENERAL EFFECT - CONTINUED
Rarely ~ Inconsistently ~ Average
Above-Average ~ Consistently ~ Always
MUSICALITY – 10 PTS.
•
Use of Variation of Tempos

•
Use of Vocals and/or Instruments

•
Choreography recognizes different beats/tempos within the music at a _____ level.
Choreography incorporates vocals and/or instruments at a _____ level.
Choreography complements the music

Choreography complements the music at a _____ level.
COMMUNICATION – 10 PTS.
•
Intent of Choreography
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•
Genuine
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•
Communication is achieved through the intent of the choreography at a _____ level.
Communication is effective at a _____ level as a result of the genuine display of emotion & intensity.
Appropriateness

Appropriate choreography, music & costume is achieved throughout the routine at a _____ level.
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Soloists – Score Sheets
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SOLOISTS
General Effect – 50 points
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Design – 15 pts
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Creativity – 15 pts
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Accenting Concept/Idea/Purpose
Variety
Originality
Risk/Vulnerability/Predictability
Musicality – 10 pts




Concept/Idea/Purpose
Staging/Traffic Patterns
Layers/Depth
Continuity
Use of Variation of Tempos
Use of Vocals &/or Instruments
Choreography Complements the Music
Communication – 10 pts

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


Intent of the Choreography
Body Language & Expression
Eye Contact
Impression
Genuine
Appropriateness
Rarely ~ Inconsistently ~ Average
Above-Average ~ Consistently ~ Always
Execution – 50 points
 Technique – 20 pts
•
Arm Placement
* Flexibility
•
Feet Placement
* Turning Technique
•
Pointed Toes
* Spotting
•
Straight Legs
* Posture
 Difficulty – 15 pts
•
Attempted Movements
•
Attempted Skills
•
Sequencing
•
Ambidexterity
•
Floor Work
•
Use of Levels
 Performance Quality – 15 pts
•
Precision/Clarity
* Poise
•
Strength
* Projection
•
Control
* Confidence
•
Breath
* Finish
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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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REMEMBER ……

In order for a team’s membership to be compete, the Head Coach
from each team will be need to complete the 2012-2013 IDTA
Rules Interpretation Verification Form. The direct link can found
on the website.
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