LIBERATION HIP-HOP DANCE COMPETITION: ONLINE REGISTRATION

COMPETITION GUIDELINES & MECHANICS
I. QUALIFICATIONS

1. The contest is OPEN TO ALL DANCE GROUPS OF REGION 8. This is on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis only.

2. An accomplished ENTRY FORM must be submitted to the Palo Tourism, Culture, Arts and Media Office or sent to the palotourism@gmail.com not later than October 3, 2025, until 5:00 PM only.

3. All competing groups must abide by the Contest Rules and Guidelines herein specified.



II. RULES AND GUIDELINES

1. Only fifteen (15) entries will qualify for the final competition.
2. A group must have a minimum of ten (10) dancers whose ages are 15 to 25.
3. All must perform according to this year’s theme.
4. The performance must include an introductory section that depicts the theme and must follow the main hip-hop dance pattern.
5. Costumes and props must reflect the choreographic concept of the theme or storyline.
6. There will be an orientation on October 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM for all choreographers to be aware of the criteria for judging.
7. All groups are required to attend the drawing of lots and production number rehearsal on October 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Palo Tourism, Culture, Arts, and Media Office.
8. No elimination rounds will be undertaken. The determination of the contestant will be on a first-come, first-served.
9. Each qualified group is expected to use an upbeat dance music that depicts the
Liberation period.
10. The liberation hip hop contest will be held on October 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM.
11. These contest rules and criteria, as well as the prizes, may be changed as
circumstances dictate, subject to proper notice to contestants.
12. The decision of the Board of Judges shall be deemed final and irrevocable.

IV. CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

Performance 35%

Choreography 30%

Costume, Props, Relevance to the theme 25%

Overall Impact    10%

TOTAL   100%

IV. PRIZES

First Prize Php 30, 000

Second Prize Php 25, 000

Third Prize Php 20,000

Fourth Prize Php 15,000

Fifth Prize Php 10,000

Consolation Prize: Php 5,000

LIBERATION HIP-HOP DANCE COMPETITION: ONLINE REGISTRATION
CONTESTANT'S PERSONAL INFORMATION
GROUP NAME*
Full Name of Group Members:*
NOTE: minimum of 10 dancers whose ages 15 years old to 25 years old.
Head of Group*
Name of CHOREOGRAPHER*
Address*

House No./Zone/Street

Barangay / School Representing

Municipality/CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
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CONSENT AND AGREEMENT
Waiver of Liability*

We acknowledge that participation in this dance competition involves physical activity and that the organizers, sponsors, and venue shall not be held liable for any injury, accident, loss, or damage that may occur during rehearsals, travel, or the event itself.
Compliance with Rules*

We have read, understood, and agree to abide by all competition rules and guidelines set by the organizers.
Media Release Consent*

We grant permission for the team's performance, photos, and videos to be recorded and used by the organizers for documentation, publicity, and promotional purposes without compensation.
CONFIRMATION

BY ACKNOWLEDGING AND SIGNING BELOW ON BEHALF OF THE GROUP, WE ADHERE TO THE GUIDELINES OF THE COMPETITION. I AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. THE ELECTRONIC SIGANTURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE.
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COMPETITION GUIDELINES & MECHANICS

I. QUALIFICATIONS

II. RULES AND GUIDELINES

IV. CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

IV. PRIZES

LIBERATION HIP-HOP DANCE COMPETITION: ONLINE REGISTRATION

CONTESTANT'S PERSONAL INFORMATION

CONSENT AND AGREEMENT