next level hip hop 2020
just for street dancers.
RULES & GUIDELINES.
registration now open!
GENERAL RULES.
• Independent entries are permitted.
• Entry fees are non-refundable and do not include GST.
• Entries will not be processed until full payment is received.
• Duo and trio dancers must have a change of partners to compete twice in the same category.
• Solo, duos and trios are all eligible for high score awards without having to be in a group.
• Re-dances are permitted in Level 1 and Level 2 categories only. Re-dances are permitted in all categories due to technical problems or anything not of the dancer’s fault.
• Categories may be combined or separated based on entries received and at the discretion of event management.
• Choreography, props and music selections must be appropriate for family viewing.
ENTRY INFORMATION.
• Entry deadline is December 15th, 2019
• Independent entries are permitted.
• Entry fees are non-refundable.
• We reserve the right to refuse entries.
• Studios must pay by business cheque, money order or email transfer. Personal cheques will not be accepted - strictly enforced.
• Entries are not confirmed and will not be processed until full payment is received.
• Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. We welcome all early submissions.
• Entry fees do not include GST.
• Choreography, props and music selections must be appropriate for family viewing.
• Schedule sent to email provided on registration account at least 4 weeks prior to event. Please ensure email provided is correct.
• Dancer information (hours of training per week) can only be entered once. If a correction is needed, please contact us. Thank you in advance for ensuring all entries are accurate. Inaccurate entries may be subject to penalties.
CATEGORIES.
SOLO • 1 Performer
DUO/TRIO • 2-3 Performers
CREW • 4+ Performers
ALL CATEGORIES:
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Hip Hop
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Popping/Locking
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Breaking
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All Styles
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Commercial Hip Hop
• Entries in each category must be at least 75% of the style chosen.
• Entries must be registered in their appropriate category.
• Choreography may contain props, touching, lip syncing, acro/gymnastics moves and floor work in all categories.
• Soloists may enter themselves only once per category. A second solo in the same category will be for adjudication only and must be specified at time of registration. Duo and trio dancers must have a change of partners to compete twice in the same category.
• Categories may be combined or separated based on entries received and at the discretion of event management.
Hip Hop • Choreographed groove style routines that consist of specific hip hop steps and fundamentals. Examples - The Wop, The Prep, Cabbage Patch, Criss Cross, BK Bounce, Harlem Shake, The Smurf etc. Typically performed to but not limited to hip hop music. Other styles may be included in this category such as Krump and House.
Popping/Locking • Choreographed routines of sharp, isolated movements that consist of specific popping and locking steps and fundamentals. Typically performed to but not limited to funk music. Other styles may be included in this category such as Waacking.
Breaking • Choreographed routines made up of breaking moves and fundamentals that require balance and strength. Footwork, spins, flips, freezes etc. Typically performed to but not limited to breakbeat music.
All Styles • An even amount of 3+ street styles incorporated into the routine.
Commercial Hip Hop • A more contemporary style of choreographed dance highly influenced by hip hop as well as other genres. May not consist of actual hip hop steps and fundamentals even though it shows the musicality and feel of the style.
CATEGORy descriptions.
LEVELs.
Average hours of street dance training per week should include all forms of street dance classes, technique, choreography, crew, solo etc.
Non-competitive and competitive classes are to be included.
Registration system will calculate the average of all dancers.
** NEW LEVELS IN 2020 **
Level 1 • 0 - 1hrs of instruction per week
Level 2 • 1.25 - 2.5hrs of instruction per week
Level 3 • 2.75 - 4hrs of instruction per week
Level 4 • 4.25+ hrs of instruction per week