University Dance CHAMPIONSHIPS 2021
WhenSaturday 13th March 2021
Doors Open: 8AM Event: 9AM - 9PM |
WhereRoyal Concert Hall,
Theatre Square, Nottingham, NG1 5ND |
Categories
Afro-Caribbean (Beg/Int/Adv)
Ballet (Beg/Int/Adv)
Ballroom (Beg/Int/Adv)
Belly Dance (Beg/Int/Adv)
Bhangra (Beg/Int/Adv)
Bollywood (Beg/Int/Adv)
Burlesque (Beg/Int/Adv)
Commercial (Beg/Int/Adv)
Contemporary (Beg/Int/Adv)
Duos (Open)
Gaana (Beg/Int/Adv)
Jazz (Beg/Int/Adv)
KPOP (Beg/Int/Adv)
Latin & Social/Street Latin (Beg/Int/Adv)
Lyrical (Beg/Int/Adv)
Musical Theatre (Beg/Int/Adv)
Solos (Open)
Street (Beg/Int/Adv)
Swing (Beg/Int/Adv)
Tap (Beg/Int/Adv)
Trios (Open)
Wildcard (Beg/Int/Adv)
Ballet (Beg/Int/Adv)
Ballroom (Beg/Int/Adv)
Belly Dance (Beg/Int/Adv)
Bhangra (Beg/Int/Adv)
Bollywood (Beg/Int/Adv)
Burlesque (Beg/Int/Adv)
Commercial (Beg/Int/Adv)
Contemporary (Beg/Int/Adv)
Duos (Open)
Gaana (Beg/Int/Adv)
Jazz (Beg/Int/Adv)
KPOP (Beg/Int/Adv)
Latin & Social/Street Latin (Beg/Int/Adv)
Lyrical (Beg/Int/Adv)
Musical Theatre (Beg/Int/Adv)
Solos (Open)
Street (Beg/Int/Adv)
Swing (Beg/Int/Adv)
Tap (Beg/Int/Adv)
Trios (Open)
Wildcard (Beg/Int/Adv)
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Judges
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DJs
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Hosts
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Photography
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eNRTY
Competitors
£25 (Incudes GHGH 2021 T-shirt)
Spectators
£15
£25 (Incudes GHGH 2021 T-shirt)
Spectators
£15
rEGISTER TO COMPETE
Registrations open on Thursday 1st October 2020 and close on Tuesday 1st December 2020.
Registrations will be on a first come first serve basis.
If we still have space we may allow late entries.
Registrations will be on a first come first serve basis.
If we still have space we may allow late entries.
National Governing Body
After Speaking with Durham Instep Dance Society, we wanted to find out if you all would be interested in us creating a National Governing Body (NGB) for University Dance clubs an societies.
With a NGB we could get recognised by Sports England and have University dance activities recognised as an organised sport! This will firstly help with dealing with Covid as we would be able to receive best practice guidance and create government-approved action plans to assist all dance clubs and societies.
There would also be a number of additional benefits of having a NGB, Imagine the following:
One communal place with all club/society contacts/info
One communal place for all university dance competition information
Competitions with the same/similar rules (e.g. time limits)
Historical data for all dance clubs and competitions
Regional Competitions
A Grand final at the end of the year
Increased sponsorship opportunities
Easier access to judges and teachers
A support network for dance clubs and societies
If this is something you would be interested in, please let us know, we have created a google form to get your feedback.
With a NGB we could get recognised by Sports England and have University dance activities recognised as an organised sport! This will firstly help with dealing with Covid as we would be able to receive best practice guidance and create government-approved action plans to assist all dance clubs and societies.
There would also be a number of additional benefits of having a NGB, Imagine the following:
One communal place with all club/society contacts/info
One communal place for all university dance competition information
Competitions with the same/similar rules (e.g. time limits)
Historical data for all dance clubs and competitions
Regional Competitions
A Grand final at the end of the year
Increased sponsorship opportunities
Easier access to judges and teachers
A support network for dance clubs and societies
If this is something you would be interested in, please let us know, we have created a google form to get your feedback.
RULES
Below are the rules and guidelines for GHGH: UDC 2021. Please take the time to read them. Failure to comply with our rules may lead to your team being disqualified. If you have any questions or need any clarification, please let us know.
General rules
Entry
More than 1 Society/Club from the same university can compete.
Each Society/Club can only have 1 entry per category.
Each dancer can only compete in once per style.
Team Composition
There is a minimum limit of 5 dancers per team, there is no maximum limit.
Solos must consist of 1 dancer
Duos must consist of 2 dancers
Trios must consist of 3 dancers
All dancers must be a University student.
Stage Dimensions
14m wide by 10m deep with wings on both sides
Music
All music must be clean (no swearing/offensive language)
Time Limit
Teams: 2.30 - 3.30 minutes
Solos : 1.30 - 2.30 minutes
Duos: 1.30 - 2.30 minutes
Trios: 1.30 - 2.30 minutes
Wildcard
You cannot enter into Wildcard if that wildcard entry could have entered any of the other categories, however fusions are allowed (mix of 2 or more styles).
Props
Props are only allowed with permission from GHGH UK. You are not permitted to use anything that could hinder yours or the next performance - e.g. flour, glitter, sand, confetti, water, etc.
Categories
GHGH UK reserves the right to add/merge/alter/remove categories should the need arise.
More than 1 Society/Club from the same university can compete.
Each Society/Club can only have 1 entry per category.
Each dancer can only compete in once per style.
Team Composition
There is a minimum limit of 5 dancers per team, there is no maximum limit.
Solos must consist of 1 dancer
Duos must consist of 2 dancers
Trios must consist of 3 dancers
All dancers must be a University student.
Stage Dimensions
14m wide by 10m deep with wings on both sides
Music
All music must be clean (no swearing/offensive language)
Time Limit
Teams: 2.30 - 3.30 minutes
Solos : 1.30 - 2.30 minutes
Duos: 1.30 - 2.30 minutes
Trios: 1.30 - 2.30 minutes
Wildcard
You cannot enter into Wildcard if that wildcard entry could have entered any of the other categories, however fusions are allowed (mix of 2 or more styles).
Props
Props are only allowed with permission from GHGH UK. You are not permitted to use anything that could hinder yours or the next performance - e.g. flour, glitter, sand, confetti, water, etc.
Categories
GHGH UK reserves the right to add/merge/alter/remove categories should the need arise.
CATEGORY LEVELS
Beginner
This category is for beginner dancers. If you have entered beginner/novice or intermediate categories at other competitions (only if intermediate is the lowest level to enter at those competitions), then you should enter the beginner category. If you have entered an advanced category at another competition, you cannot enter our beginner category.
Intermediate
This category are for dancers who aren't really beginners, but may not be ready for the advanced category. If you have entered an advanced category at another competition but placed low, then you can enter our Intermediate category.
Advanced
This category is for dancers competing to be the best bar none. If you enter Advanced categories at other competitions, then you should enter our Advanced category.
Open
This category is for all dancers of all abilities.
This category is for beginner dancers. If you have entered beginner/novice or intermediate categories at other competitions (only if intermediate is the lowest level to enter at those competitions), then you should enter the beginner category. If you have entered an advanced category at another competition, you cannot enter our beginner category.
Intermediate
This category are for dancers who aren't really beginners, but may not be ready for the advanced category. If you have entered an advanced category at another competition but placed low, then you can enter our Intermediate category.
Advanced
This category is for dancers competing to be the best bar none. If you enter Advanced categories at other competitions, then you should enter our Advanced category.
Open
This category is for all dancers of all abilities.
Move RESTRICTIONS
Afro-Caribbean Beginner
No restrictions.
Ballet Beginner
No Pointe Work, Triple Pirouettes, Batterie Work, Arabesques over 90 degrees, Penchés or Fouetté Turns.
Ballroom Beginner
No restrictions.
Belly Dance Beginner
No restrictions.
Bhangra Beginner
No restrictions.
Bollywood Beginner
No restrictions.
Burlesque Beginner
No restrictions.
Commercial Beginner
No restrictions.
Contemporary Beginner
No Pointe Work, Triple Pirouettes, Batterie Work, Arabesques over 90 degrees, Penchés or Fouetté Turns.
Duo Open
No restrictions.
Gaana Beginner
No restrictions.
Jazz Beginner
No Scissor Leaps, Tilts, Tumbling, Penchés, Fouetté Turns, Triple Pirouettes.
KPOP Beginner
No restrictions.
Latin & Street/Social Latin Beginner
No restrictions.
Lyrical Beginner
No Pointe Work, Triple Pirouettes, Batterie Work, Arabesques over 90 degrees, Penchés or Fouetté Turns.
Musical Theatre Beginner
No restrictions.
Street Beginner
No restrictions.
Swing Beginner
No restrictions.
Solo Open
No restrictions.
Tap Beginner
No One Footed Wings, Triple Pirouettes, Double Triple Roll Time Steps, Wing Time Steps, On Toe/point work, On Toe slides.
Trio Open
No restrictions.
Wildcard Beginner
All moves restricted from any other beginner category.
No restrictions.
Ballet Beginner
No Pointe Work, Triple Pirouettes, Batterie Work, Arabesques over 90 degrees, Penchés or Fouetté Turns.
Ballroom Beginner
No restrictions.
Belly Dance Beginner
No restrictions.
Bhangra Beginner
No restrictions.
Bollywood Beginner
No restrictions.
Burlesque Beginner
No restrictions.
Commercial Beginner
No restrictions.
Contemporary Beginner
No Pointe Work, Triple Pirouettes, Batterie Work, Arabesques over 90 degrees, Penchés or Fouetté Turns.
Duo Open
No restrictions.
Gaana Beginner
No restrictions.
Jazz Beginner
No Scissor Leaps, Tilts, Tumbling, Penchés, Fouetté Turns, Triple Pirouettes.
KPOP Beginner
No restrictions.
Latin & Street/Social Latin Beginner
No restrictions.
Lyrical Beginner
No Pointe Work, Triple Pirouettes, Batterie Work, Arabesques over 90 degrees, Penchés or Fouetté Turns.
Musical Theatre Beginner
No restrictions.
Street Beginner
No restrictions.
Swing Beginner
No restrictions.
Solo Open
No restrictions.
Tap Beginner
No One Footed Wings, Triple Pirouettes, Double Triple Roll Time Steps, Wing Time Steps, On Toe/point work, On Toe slides.
Trio Open
No restrictions.
Wildcard Beginner
All moves restricted from any other beginner category.
Competition FORMAT
Each team will perform their routine/set in front of 3 dedicated judges. Each judge will score each team out of 100 marks, leaving each team with 3 scores.
All team scores given by the same judge are then ranked against each other. (e.g. highest score given by Judge A = 1st, second highest given by Judge A = 2nd etc). This will leave every team with 3 ranks - 1 from each judge.
The 3 ranks for each team are then added up to give a final rank and the team with the highest total rank will be declared the winner. (e.g. Team A gets 2nd, 4th and 1st = 7th. Team B gets 3rd, 3rd, and 3rd = 9th. Team A has ranked higher).
In the event two or more teams have the same total rank, their combined score from all the judges is used as a decider with the team with the highest total score ranking higher.
All team scores given by the same judge are then ranked against each other. (e.g. highest score given by Judge A = 1st, second highest given by Judge A = 2nd etc). This will leave every team with 3 ranks - 1 from each judge.
The 3 ranks for each team are then added up to give a final rank and the team with the highest total rank will be declared the winner. (e.g. Team A gets 2nd, 4th and 1st = 7th. Team B gets 3rd, 3rd, and 3rd = 9th. Team A has ranked higher).
In the event two or more teams have the same total rank, their combined score from all the judges is used as a decider with the team with the highest total score ranking higher.
Judging Criteria
Difficulty:
Unique movement, musicality, transitions, levels, use of space, little repetition, complexity.
Cleanliness:
Quality of movement, precision, team is in-sync, mistakes and falls are penalised.
Performance:
Presentation, Creativity, Presence, Dynamics, Energy, Hunger.
Score Bands
Low: 1–20 / OK: 21–40 / Good: 41–60 / Great: 61–80 / Excellent: 81-100
Unique movement, musicality, transitions, levels, use of space, little repetition, complexity.
Cleanliness:
Quality of movement, precision, team is in-sync, mistakes and falls are penalised.
Performance:
Presentation, Creativity, Presence, Dynamics, Energy, Hunger.
Score Bands
Low: 1–20 / OK: 21–40 / Good: 41–60 / Great: 61–80 / Excellent: 81-100
Awards
Categories
1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Costume award
1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Team spirit award
1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Choreography award
1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Costume award
1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Team spirit award
1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Choreography award
1st, 2nd and 3rd place.