JUDGING CATEGORY POINTS & DEFINITIONS
Each team will be judged and assessed points against the maximum score in each of the following categories:
Maximum Possible Points
Originality of Performance |
20 |
Appearance of Performers |
10 |
Precision |
10 |
Crowd Participation |
10 |
Volume and Clarity |
10 |
Enthusiasm of Performers |
10 |
Complexity of Performance |
10 |
Incorporation of Theme |
10 |
Overall Performance |
20 |
Total Possoble Points |
110 |
Each category is defined as follows:
§ Originality of Performance: Artistic arrangement of formations, sounds, and motions.
§ Appearance of Performers: Attire that reflects the concept of the team’s performance. It is requested that your team wear appropriate attire that adheres to your organization’s dress code.
§ Precision: Sharpness of movements and the degree to which the team is in unison.
§ Crowd Participation: Ability to excite and/or involve the crowd.
§ Volume and Clarity: Clear audible delivery of speech, music, etc.
§ Enthusiasm of Performers: Apparent excitement and intensity of presentation.
§ Complexity of Performance: Difficulty level of associated synchronized movements.
§ Incorporation of Theme: Apparent connection between performance and the theme.
§ Overall Performance: Measure of excellence in relation to all the above areas.
JUDGES’ RESPONSIBILITY
Judges will represent the nine Greek fraternity and sorority members of the National Pan Hellenic Council, as well as one community-based youth representative. Each judge will score an individual scoring sheet for each competing team by assigning points not to exceed the maximum in each category. At the end of the competition all judges will retire to a designated location and consolidate their scores in order to generate a team average for each competing team.
COMPETITION DIVISIONS & PRIZES
Teams will compete in two divisions, as defined below, and will be ranked by the average team scores as determined by a panel of judges. Every participating team will receive a “Certificate of Participation.” Two prizes will be awarded in each category, totaling $1,500.
1. Intermediate – No High School teams may compete in this category
2. All Teams – Any team may compete in this category
“Intermediate” Division:
The Intermediate division, consisting of teams Grades 5-8, will only compete against other Intermediate teams. Competition Rules for the “Intermediate” category are as follows:
· Team must be within Grades 5-8
· No high school aged participants, regardless of level of experience, may participate in this division
· The team must follow judging criteria listed above
All Teams Division:
Any team, regardless of age, may compete in this division.
PENALTY REMINDERS
A 10-Point Penalty Deduction will occur if a team or any member:
· Fails to wear the appropriate rubber-soled shoes, or
· Exceeds the allotted 10-minute performance time
A team will be disqualified if it:
· Presents a step routine that exceeds 15-minutes
· Less than four or more than 15 members perform
STEP TEAM RESPONSIBILITY CHECKLIST
· Each team is responsible for submitting their applicable non-refundable registration fee. Fees payments postmarked after March 31, 2024 will be returned to the submitting team.
· Completed Performance Release, Photography and Waiver forms must be completed and turned in at check in on April 27th (performance day).
· Each team is to report to Paul Laurence Dunbar High School by 12:00 PM on April 27, 20204 for check-in and dress rehearsal.
· Within 5-minutes of completing a Team performance, all team members and assistants must have removed their belongings, exited the stage area, and returned to their designated team seating location.
· Each step team shall have no less than four members and a maximum of fifteen members.
· Each team will be allowed two advisors/coaches who may enter without a ticket. All other assistants or coaches must purchase a ticket.
TEAM ARRIVAL & TIMING INSTRUCTIONS
· All step team members and advisors/coaches must check-in at 12:00 PM to meet their FCAC team liaison. Only those individuals listed on the team list will be allowed entrance.
· All step teams will be allowed approximately 12-15 minutes of rehearsal time on the stage.
· Teams will be provided with a room to change into their show outfits. However, each team is responsible for securing all personal belongings.
· Team advisors/coaches must remain with their teams at all times.
· Water and light refreshments will be provided by the show organizers. Teams may choose to bring their own lunch. All teams are required to remain in the designated eating space at Dunbar High School.
· The step show will begin promptly at 4:00 PM and conclude at approximately 7:00 PM on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
TICKET PRICING & PROMOTIONAL ITEMS
Performing team members and two advisors/coaches will receive complimentary admission for the event. All other coaches, assistants, prop managers, and parents must purchase a General Admissions ticket for entry to the event. This policy will be strictly enforced. There will be no exceptions.
Tickets can be purchased online at https://thefcacstompdat2020.eventbrite.com