Dance Rubric

Technique/Follow Through - 25 Points

• Technique is measured by how effectively movement is being executed during the performance. The harder techniques executed well should be rewarded with higher scores.​

• Judges will be looking for:

  • Are/Is the performer(s) using the correct dance technique for the dance style?

  • How well are/is the performer(s) executing the technique?

  • Are they following through the whole motion?

  • Are the details defined in the movement?​

Cleanliness (Group Performance Only) - 25 Points

• Cleanliness is measured by how uniform movements are member to member; this includes transitions, angles, and movement during the duration of the performance.

• Judges will be looking for:

  • Is the movement uniform and complete?

  • Are the angles uniform and clear?

  • Is the group's rhythm on time?

Presence (Solo Performance Only) - 25 Points

• Presence is measured through how effectively the solo dancer is able to fill the stage and captivate attention from the audience.

• Judges will be looking for:

  • Is the performer utilizing the performance area effectively?

  • Is the performer confidently capturing the audience's attention?​

​Energy - 25 Points

• Energy is measured by how effectively each member/soloist is engaging each moment and keeping it consistent from one moment to the next.

• Judges will be looking for:

  • Does the energy feel uniform across the group? (Group Performances Only)

  • If a member steps to the side as a part of the performance, do they disengage? (Group Performances Only)

  • Are/Is the performer(s) projecting their performance?

  • Does their energy match the song?

 ​General Effect - 10 Points

• General Effect is measured by the sum of the entire performance and how effectively your ideas are coming across to the adjudication panel. This would include any original choreography or transitions added to the performance.

• Judges will be looking for:

  • How effective are all of the ideas summed together?

  • If there is original choreography (written by the performing group/person), does it fit the theme? (Previously scored as Creativity)

  • Is there any part that sticks out as "needing improvement"?

• Generally, a higher score in the previous 3 categories would correlate with a higher General Effect score.

 ​Expression - 15 Points

• Expression is measured by how effectively a team’s/soloist’s facial expressions and movement match the music's tone.

• Judges will be looking for:

  • Do facial expressions and performance intensity match the music/movement in expression? 

  • Are the ideas and expressions consistent member to member? (Group Performances only)