SHOW DEM is the first battle of its kind giving new and experienced Dancers alike the opportunity to do just that, Show Dem.
Once again, 2018 will bring Afro and Dancehall dancers together under one roof to compete for some amazing prizes, and most importantly showcase our dance styles.
Elan Dance Est. wants to let the rest of WORLD know YOU are here and here to STAY.
Register to battle here
Battle Divisions
1. Open Varsity 16+ years of age
2. Seasoned Pros 3+ years dance experience
a. Solos: 1 dancer ONLY
b. Crew: 3 dancers ONLY
Performance Times
*dancers alternate after each set
¬ Solos
1st Round: (3 sets each)
1st set: 30 secs
2nd set: 20 secs
3rd set: 15 secs Total 1.05 min per dancer
2nd Round: Semi Finals. (2 sets each)
1st set: 25 secs
2nd set: 15 secs Total 40 secs per dancer
3rd Round: Finals. (1 set each)
1st set: 30 secs Total 30 secs per dancer
¬ Crews *
1st Round: (3 sets each)
1st set: 30 secs
2nd set: 30 secs
3rd set: 30 secs Total 1.5 mins per crew
2nd Round: Semi Finals. (3 sets each)
1st set: 25 secs
2nd set: 25 secs
3rd set: 25 secs Total 1.15 per crew
3rd Round: Finals. (3 set each)
a. 1st set: 20 secs
b. 2nd set: 20 secs
c. 3rd set: 20 secs Total 1 min per crew
*In addition to each crew member dancing alone, each crew is to also showcase some form of team work either through collaborated tricks or choreography whilst still remaining within the set timelines. Crews have the flexibility on which round this collaboration can take place ie either in the 1st, 2nd OR 3rd round.
Judging Criteria
All dancers will be judged on the following categories.
¬ Execution of Afro, and Dancehall foundation 20%
¬ Originality & Creativity 20%
¬ Versatility and Musicality 20%
¬ Ability & Skill 10%
¬ Entertainment Value & Stage Presence 10%
¬ Crowd Interaction & Reaction 10%
¬ Presentation & Costumes 10%
Additional Notes
⎫ Please note this dance competition is predominately an Afro, Dancehall competition with elements of Urban styles. Music played and styles expected to be demonstrated must be within these mentioned genres.
⎫ The DJ will play music at random and the dancer has the allocated time to demonstrate their best dance moves.
⎫ The dancer(s) will freestyle in a head to head format with their competition.
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