NAIA Competitive Cheer & Dance Webinar

2014 Season – Dance Division

NAIA Dance DivisionCompetitive Cheer and Dance in the NAIA is

changing to better mirror other, traditional team sports in the NAIA. To this end, there will be a regular season, consisting of at least 2 countable competitions and teams will have to compete in a Qualifying Competition in order to move to the National Invitational.

The purpose of this webinar is to familiarize coaches and judges with the scoring criteria and requirements for the NAIA Competitive Dance Division.

NAIA Dance DivisionIf you have not done so already please visit

the NAIA Competitive Cheer & Dance Official Web-Site that has resources for coaches and officials.

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NAIA Dance DivisionThere will be 1 division in dance.The routine must be a least 1:45 in length and

cannot exceed 2:15.There will be a minimum of 6 participants and a

maximum of 16 participants. Males will be allowed to compete in the dance category. There will not be a coed division. Any males on the team must count in the total roster limit of 16. The format for the routine will be a combination routine consisting of jazz, pom, and hip hop styles.

NAIA Dance DivisionThere is a minimum requirement of 8 counts

but not atime requirement. Here are the breakdowns

andrequirement:

6 – 8 counts: jazz6 – 8 counts: hip hop6 – 8 counts: pom

NAIA Dance DivisionSkill Requirements:

1 squad leap of your choice: any leap completed NOT using all members will not be counted for this requirement

1 squad turn sequence of your choice (must be at least 2 8-counts in length)*

1 squad pirouette sequence (single, double, triple, or quad)

All leaps and turns can be at your skill level w/degree of difficult and execution being the main focus. Score sheets will reflect deductions and execution categories

*Prep and completion can all be included in the counts.

NAIA Dance DivisionAll officials should review the

NAIA Dance Safety Guidelines, Rules,

Deduction & Glossary of Terms

A complete list of these can be found using the link below and on the NAIA resources

for officials area:Dance Safety Guidelines

The following pages will direct official and coaches in better understanding our scoring

guidelines.

NAIA Dance Division

NAIA Dance Division Jazz Technique Category

5 - 7 points Jazz movement and technique executed at a beginning levelStyle is inconsistent throughout all team members (below average)

7 - 9 points Jazz movement executed at the intermediate level with good

techniqueStyle is mostly consistent throughout all team members (average)

9 - 10 points Jazz movement executed at the advance level with strong techniqueStyle is consistent throughout all team members (above average)

NAIA Dance Division Pom Technique Rubric

5 - 7 points Pom motions performed at a slow pace executed at the beginning level Lacking dynamics and control Motions may be incomplete and unfinished (below average)

7 - 9 points Pom motions performed at an average pace executed at the intermediate Average use of dynamics and control Has the ability to maintain accuracy and control when performing motions

(average)

9 - 10 points Pom motions performed at an up tempo pace executed at the advanced level Strong dynamic motions supported by upper body strength and core control. Incorporates innovative and creative variation and motion variety (above average)

NAIA Dance Division Hip Hop Technique Rubric

5 - 7 points Hip hop movement executed at the beginning level Style is inconsistent throughout team members Quality of execution and rhythm variations are below average

7 - 9 points Hip hop movement executed at the intermediate level with good technique Style is mostly consistent throughout all team members Quality of execution and rhythm variations are average

9 - 10 points Hip hop movement executed at the advanced level with strong technique Style is consistent throughout all team members Quality of execution and rhythm variations are above average

NAIA Dance Division Choreography (As it related to Jazz, Pom & Hip Hop)

5 - 7 points Beginning level choreography utilizing simple and possibly slower pace

motions Very limited use of floor work or full-body movement

7 - 9 points Intermediate level choreography with more intricate use of motions and

faster pace May be lacking in use of dynamics

9 - 10 points Advanced choreography utilizing intricate motions, skills and transitions,

fast pace as well as full body movement and a variety of direction changes

NAIA Dance Division Degree of Difficulty: Level and pace of performance

5 - 7 points Overall incorporation/execution of beginning level style specific skills

performed by the majority of the team and executed at the beginning level with below average technique

7 - 9 points Overall incorporation/execution of intermediate level style specific skills

performed by the majority of the team and executed at the intermediate level with average technique

9 - 10 points Overall incorporation/execution of advanced level style specific skills

performed by the majority of the team and executed at the advanced level with above average technique

NAIA Dance DivisionTurns as they relate to Degree of Difficulty

Beginning level turns (chainé, piqué turn, single pirouette, pencil turn, etc.) performed by the team; and/or intermediate level turns performed by less than a majority of the team executed with good technique; and/or intermediate level turns performed by a majority of the team with substandard technique

Intermediate level turns (double piqué, double pirouette, axle, etc.) performed by a majority of the team executed with good technique; and/or advanced level turns performed by less than a majority of the team executed with strong technique

Advanced level turns (triple/quad pirouette, fouetté, fouetté a la seconde, directional/turn variations, etc.) performed by a majority of the team executed with strong technique

NAIA Dance DivisionLeaps as they relate to Degree of Difficulty

Beginning level leaps (hitch kick, grand jeté, stag, etc.) performed by the team; and/or intermediate level leaps performed by less than a majority of the team executed with good technique; and/or intermediate level leaps performed by a majority of the team with substandard technique

Intermediate level leaps (calypso, c-jump, jeté à la seconde, etc.) performed by a majority of the team executed with good technique; and/or advanced level leaps performed by less than a majority of the team executed with strong technique

Advanced level leaps (switch leap variations, leap combinations, etc.) performed by a majority of the team executed with strong technique

NAIA Dance Division Performance Impression – Showmanship, projection, performance

5 - 7 points Beginning level of movement executed with substandard control Strength of movement is lacking and style is somewhat inconsistent throughout all

team members Below average lines, flow, and continuity

7 - 9 points Intermediate movement executed with good control Style is mostly consistent throughout all team members with Lines, flow, and continuity are average

9 - 10 points Advanced movement executed with strong control Style is consistent throughout all team members Above average lines, flow, and continuity

NAIA Dance Division Visuals and Staging - Music, transitions, flow, pace, creativity, spacing, etc.

5 - 7 points Routine utilizes minimal formations and formations changes Transitions are simple and lack continuity within the routine

7 - 9 points Spacing is average, but not precise More interesting formations and formation changes, but lacking in

creativity

9 - 10 points Spacing is precise Routine utilizes a variety of transitions that are exciting and seamless.

NAIA Dance DivisionUniformity – clean routine, mistakes not deductions, timing/sync

5 - 7 pointsBeginning timing and synchronization of styleMemory mistakes causing the routine to appear less cohesive

7 - 9 points Intermediate timing and synchronization of styleFew memory mistakes with good placement

9 - 10 pointsAdvanced timing and synchronization of styleVery precise placement

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