NAIA Competitive Cheer Dance Webinar 2014 Season Dance

NAIA Competitive Cheer & Dance Webinar 2014 Season – Dance Division

NAIA Dance Division �Competitive 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 Division �If you have not done so already please visit the NAIA Competitive Cheer & Dance Official Web-Site that has resources for coaches and officials. NAIA Competitive Cheer & Dance Official Web-Site

NAIA Dance Division �There 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 Division There is a minimum requirement of 8 counts but not a time requirement. Here are the breakdowns and requirement: 6 – 8 counts: jazz 6 – 8 counts: hip hop 6 – 8 counts: pom

NAIA Dance Division Skill 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 Division All 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

NAIA Dance Division The following pages will direct official and coaches in better understanding our scoring guidelines.

NAIA Dance Division � Jazz Technique Category 5 - 7 points � Jazz movement and technique executed at a beginning level � Style is inconsistent throughout all team members (below average) 7 - 9 points � Jazz movement executed at the intermediate level with good technique � Style is mostly consistent throughout all team members (average) 9 - 10 points � Jazz movement executed at the advance level with strong technique � Style is consistent throughout all team members (above average)

NAIA Dance Division � Pom Technique Category 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 Category 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 � Technical Skills Category 5 - 7 points � Overall incorporation/execution of beginning level style skills performed by the majority of the team � 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 � Executed at the intermediate level with average technique 9 - 10 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

NAIA Dance Division � Execution Category 5 - 7 points � Beginning level of movement executed with substandard control. Strength of movement if lacking and style is somewhat inconsistent through all team members. � Below average line, flow and continuity 7 - 9 points � Intermediate level of movement executed with good control. Style is mostly consistent throughout all team members. � Average lines, flow and continuity 9 – 10 points � Advanced movement executed with strong control. Style is consistent throughout all team members. � Above average line, flow and continuity

NAIA Dance Division � Staging and Transitions Category 5 - 7 points � Routine utilises 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 Division � Degree of Difficulty 5 - 7 points � Beginning level of 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 � Uniformity Category 5 - 7 points � Beginning timing and synchronization of style � Memory mistakes causing the routine to appear less cohesive 7 - 9 points � Intermediate timing and synchronization of style � Few memory mistakes with good placement 9 - 10 points � Advanced timing and synchronization of style � Very precise placement

NAIA Dance Division �Choreography 5 - 7 points �Beginning level routine with minimal musical interpretation, dynamics, transition, direction, levels and group work 7 - 9 points �Intermediate level routine with average use of musical interpretation, dynamics, transitions, directions, levels and group work 9 - 10 points �Advanced level routine with strong use of musical interpretation, dynamics, transitions, directions, levels and group work

NAIA Dance Division Skill 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 Division � Turns Category – Requirement met 5 - 7 points � 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 7 - 9 points � 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 9 – 10 points � Advanced level turns (triple/quad pirouette, fouetté a la seconde, directional/turn variations, etc. ) performed by a majority of the team executed

NAIA Dance Division � Leaps Category – Requirement Met 5 - 7 points � 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 7 - 9 points � 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 9 - 10 points � Advanced level leaps (switch leap variations, leap combinations, etc. ) performed by a majority of the team executed with strong technique

NAIA Dance Division

NAIA Dance Division

NAIA Dance Division �Sample Score Sheets and Deductions Sheets NAIA Webinar Home Page �Click here to complete a short and simple quiz. This will allow us to verify with NAIA that you have read the information provided in this webinar. Dance Webinar Quiz