Hip Hop in Azul Fest It's a celebration of urban culture, creativity, and the energy that defines this unique style. This space highlights freedom of expression, attitude, and connection to rhythm, where each performer can showcase their authenticity and passion for movement.

Each Hip Hop choreography must reflect the style's distinctive character, with precise, dynamic, and energetic movements. Particular emphasis is placed on musicality, group synchronization, fluid transitions, and the ability to tell stories through the body. This style allows for exploration from the classic to the most modern trends and creative fusions.

The goal of Hip Hop at Azul Fest is to offer a space where technique, personal style, and emotional connection with the audience come together to create an unforgettable experience. Here, the performers' charisma and attitude are just as important as their technique, allowing the stage to become a place of boundless expression.

It is determined by Calendar Age, that is, it will depend on the year of birth of the participants and is calculated as follows:

There will be a tolerance of 10 seconds.

In the event of not complying with the regulatory time

may lead to the disqualification of the group.

Please cooperate, keep your time well.

In all cases the timing of the routine will begin

with the 1st choreographic movement or musical note and will end in the same way.

Hip-hop is an urban dance style born from hip-hop culture, where musicality, groove, energy, and step execution are fundamental. Technique must respect the foundations of the style and reflect its authenticity, allowing for fluid execution with control and stage presence.

1.1 Execution of movements (10 points)

Evaluates the precision, control and technical quality in the execution of Hip Hop steps.

Each movement is expected to have definition, power and control, ensuring precise execution without stiffness.

The technique should be based on the natural groove of Hip Hop, with fluid weight changes, body relaxation, and rhythmic adjustment.

The correct execution of basic and advanced Hip Hop steps will be assessed, such as two-step, Bart Simpson, Reebok, cabbage patch, shamrock, smurf, running man, among others.

Hip Hop allows for fusion with derivative styles such as locking, popping, breaking, and house, as long as the execution respects the foundations of the genre.

Uncontrolled executions, lack of groove, mechanical movements or movements out of tempo will be penalized.

For soloists: Clean execution, mastery of the groove, and authenticity in the interpretation of the style will be evaluated.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: The uniformity of the steps will be analyzed, ensuring that the entire team maintains technical and energetic coherence.

1.2 Transitions (10 points)

Evaluate the fluidity and naturalness in the connection between movements and the continuity of the groove in the choreography.

In Hip Hop, transitions should be natural, clean, and organic, avoiding abrupt cuts that affect musicality.

Step changes are expected to be dynamic and well-executed, without unnecessary interruptions or pauses.

The performer's ability to connect movements with level variations, shifts, and changes in direction, ensuring fluid continuity, will be assessed.

Mechanical transitions, lack of control in weight changes, or interruptions in the fluidity of the groove will be penalized.

Pfor soloists: We will analyze how each transition complements the choreographic structure without affecting the naturalness of the style.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: Synchronization in transitions and group cohesion in execution will be evaluated.

1.3 Body control (10 points)

Evaluates the stability, alignment and control of the body in the execution of movements.

In Hip Hop, the use of the core and the correct distribution of body weight is key to executing movements with control and precision.

The execution is expected to maintain a balance between relaxation and firmness, ensuring that the steps do not lose strength or intention.

The performers' ability to maintain the groove and attitude characteristic of Hip Hop without losing their naturalness will be valued.

Uncontrolled executions, poor body alignment, or movements that compromise the fluidity of the style will be penalized.

For soloists: The ability to maintain stability and control without losing the ease and authenticity of Hip Hop will be measured.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: The uniformity of body control and the group's ability to project a synchronized and energetically balanced performance will be analyzed.

Hip-hop choreography should reflect creativity, energy, and a connection to the music, while respecting the essence of the style. The choreographer's ability to structure a dynamic and fluid composition with clean transitions and strategic use of space will be evaluated.

2.1 Creativity and Originality (10 points)

Evaluates the choreographer's ability to innovate within Hip Hop, ensuring that the composition has identity and a strong visual impact.

The choreography is expected to maintain a clear structure, avoiding repetitive or unintentional sequences.

The incorporation of basic and advanced Hip Hop steps, combined with creative transitions and rhythm changes, will be valued.

The choreography must reflect the attitude and essence of Hip Hop, avoiding influences from other styles that distort its identity.

The use of rhythmic games, changes in level, and variations in intensity will be appreciated to enrich the proposal.

In group choreographies, awards will be given for the use of dynamic formations, visual effects, and well-executed changes of direction.

Choreographies that lack structure, dynamism, or fail to achieve a balance between technical complexity and artistic expression will be penalized.

For soloists: The dancer's ability to interpret music with originality and maintain consistency in performance will be evaluated.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: Group cohesion and how choreographic composition enhances group interaction will be analyzed.

2.2 Technical Complexity (10 points)

Analyze the difficulty level of the choreography in relation to the correct execution of the steps and their integration with the music.

The choreography is expected to include a combination of basic and advanced movements, ensuring variety and fluidity in execution.

In group choreography, the complexity also lies in the coordination of movements between the dancers, ensuring that everyone maintains the same groove and energy.

The correct integration of Hip Hop freestyle techniques, groove, footwork, isolations and bounce variations, while maintaining control and fluidity, will be valued.

The choreography should reflect the natural evolution of the style, avoiding forced combinations or those that do not fit with the dynamics of the music.

Choreographies with low difficulty, monotonous sequences, or lack of exploration of the characteristic body language of Hip Hop will be penalized.

For soloists: The dancer's ability to execute dynamic combinations with technique, maintaining control and expressiveness will be evaluated.

For duos, trios, teams, groups, and megagroups: The complexity of the group structure will be analyzed, ensuring that technical difficulty is well integrated into the collective performance.

2.3 Use of Space (10 points)

Evaluates the distribution and use of stage space within the choreography, ensuring a balanced and attractive staging.

Stage occupation is expected to be dynamic and strategic, allowing each dancer to utilize the space effectively.

In group choreography, movements and formation changes must be well organized, avoiding dead zones or unintentional transitions.

The combination of ground movements, displacements, and use of levels will be analyzed, ensuring that the visual composition is varied and powerful.

Choreographies that do not make the most of the stage space, such as disorganized movement or poor layout that affects visual harmony, will be penalized.

For soloists: The dancer will be assessed on how effectively he or she explores space, ensuring an expressive and well-projected performance.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: The interaction between the dancers and the way in which the spatial distribution reinforces the choreographic proposal will be analyzed.

Musicality in Hip Hop is an essential aspect that defines the quality of performance. This style is directly linked to the music, and the connection between movements and rhythms is key to authentic performance. Performers will be evaluated on their ability to interpret the music accurately, respecting grooves, accents, and tempo variations.

3.1 Musical Performance (10 points)

Evaluate the relationship between movements and musical structure, ensuring that each performance reflects the energy and groove of Hip Hop.

Musicality is expected to be precise and natural, maintaining the fluidity of the style and connection to the rhythm.

The interpretation must be aligned with the structure of the music, respecting accents, tempo changes, and strategic silences.

The dancers' ability to play with movement textures, speed variations, and energy contrasts to enrich the choreography will be assessed.

In group choreography, collective synchronization with the music will be essential, ensuring that all performers reflect the rhythmic changes and dynamics of the dance floor.

Off-beat performances, movements that are inconsistent with the music, or movements that do not reflect the sound structure of Hip Hop will be penalized.

For soloists: The dancer's ability to interpret music with rhythmic precision and maintain a consistent groove will be analyzed.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: Group cohesion in musical performance will be assessed, ensuring that the musicianship is consistent and well-executed across the entire team.

Key Elements of Musicality in Hip Hop

Rhythmic precision: Each movement must be aligned with the accents and changes of the music.

Use of pauses and energy contrasts: The dancers' ability to play with strategic silences and changes in intensity will be assessed.

Connection with the groove: Performers must project the essence of Hip Hop, maintaining a natural and relaxed flow.

Group Sync: All performers must reflect the rhythm changes in the music evenly.

This block assesses the quality of execution, precision, timing, and group cohesion within the choreography. In Hip Hop, each movement must project authenticity, control, and energy, ensuring that the performance reflects the essence of the style both individually and collectively.

4.1 Individual Performance (Soloists) (15 points)

Evaluates the dancer's technical precision, body control, and stage presence throughout their performance.

Each performer is expected to maintain a clear, purposeful, and grooved performance, avoiding forced or artificial movements.

The performance should reflect attitude, confidence and relaxation, fundamental characteristics of Hip Hop.

The correct application of groove and fluidity in the execution of movements will be evaluated, ensuring that the dance flows naturally.

The performance should maintain a uniform intensity, without drops in energy or disconnection from the music.

Imprecise executions, lack of movement control, or performances that do not reflect the essence of Hip Hop will be penalized.

For soloists: The dancer's ability to perform with ease and precision will be evaluated, ensuring a performance faithful to Hip Hop.

4.2 Synchronization and Cohesion (Duos, Trios, Teams, Groups and Mega Groups) (10 points)

Evaluates group coordination and uniformity in the execution of movements, ensuring that the whole group looks cohesive and visually balanced.

The group is expected to maintain precise timing in their hip hop moves, formations, and step combinations.

In Hip Hop, group cohesion is key to projecting contagious energy and a strong visual impact.

It will be appreciated that all members execute the movements with the same intention, projection, and level of groove, avoiding noticeable differences in the quality of execution.

The uniformity of space distribution, the use of rhythmic accents, and the intensity of the group performance will be analyzed.

Mismatches in timing, energy gaps between members, or individual performances that disrupt group cohesion will be penalized.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: Accuracy of timing and the ability to maintain a consistent and visually striking performance will be assessed.

4.3 Uniformity (Only for Duos, Trios, Teams, Groups and Mega Groups) (5 points)

Evaluates the homogeneity in the execution of movements, ensuring that all performers maintain the same aesthetic and technical level.

Consistency in posture, range of motion, and energy level will be measured, ensuring that the group remains cohesive at all times.

In group sequences, the intensity of movement and expressiveness must be balanced among all members.

Movements are expected to be precise and well-structured, avoiding imbalances that affect the visual harmony of the group.

Differences in performance between dancers, as well as variations in intensity or energy that disrupt the team's uniformity, will be penalized.

Key Elements of Hip Hop Performance

Definition and cleanliness in the movements: Each step must be executed with clarity, intention, and correct alignment.

Control and fluidity: The execution should reflect the groove and essence of Hip Hop without rigidity.

Group Sync: Cohesion and rhythmic adjustment are fundamental in group choreographies.

Attitude and authenticity: The performance must be genuine, conveying the characteristic energy of Hip Hop.

Visual impact in Hip Hop is a key aspect of reinforcing the stage presence and identity of the style. The overall aesthetic of the performance will be evaluated, including costumes, makeup, visual cohesion, and stage attitude, ensuring that each element enhances the essence of Hip Hop and its culture.

5.1 Costume and Characterization (10 points)

Evaluate the coherence of the costume with the choreographic proposal and the Hip Hop identity, ensuring that it reinforces the stage image without affecting the technical execution.

The wardrobe should reflect the attitude, energy, and essence of Hip Hop, using comfortable, urban-style clothing that is representative of the genre.

The use of colors, prints, accessories, and textures that complement the visual proposal without affecting mobility will be valued.

In group choreographies, the costumes must maintain visual cohesion, allowing the ensemble to project a uniform image without detracting from the identity of each performer.

Clothing is expected to be functional and comfortable, ensuring complete freedom of movement for proper execution of steps and body language.

Inappropriate clothing that restricts mobility or does not represent the Hip Hop aesthetic will be penalized.

For soloists: The costume will be evaluated to ensure it enhances stage presence without compromising the fluidity of movement.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: The uniformity and harmony of the wardrobe will be analyzed, ensuring that all members project a cohesive and well-structured image.

Key Elements of Visual Impact in Hip Hop

Consistency with Hip Hop culture: The aesthetics must be aligned with the style and music chosen.

Functionality of the changing room: It should allow complete freedom of movement without interfering with the execution of the steps.

Striking and well-crafted style: Creativity in the choice of clothing and details that enhance the performance will be valued.

Group uniformity with individual identity: In group choreographies, the costumes must reinforce cohesion without losing the authenticity of each dancer.

Emotional connection is an essential pillar of Hip Hop, as this dance style is based on attitude, energy, and authenticity. Beyond technique, this block assesses the performers' ability to convey stage presence, confidence, and emotion, reinforcing the connection with the audience and the music.

6.1 Stage Projection (5 points)

Evaluates the attitude, presence, and expressiveness of the dancer or group on stage, ensuring that the performance is powerful and authentic.

Hip-hop stage presence must be intense, energetic, and realistic, reflecting the essence of the style with attitude and confidence.

Performers are expected to maintain a strong and consistent presence, avoiding neutral or disconnected expressions from the music.

Facial expression, posture, and body language should be natural and aligned with the choreographic proposal, without exaggeration or overacting.

In group choreographies, all members must project the same intensity and commitment, ensuring cohesion in the performance.

Lack of expressiveness, disconnection from the music, or a weak stage attitude that affects the performance will be penalized.

For soloists: The dancer's ability to fill the stage with their presence and achieve an authentic connection with the audience and the music will be evaluated.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: The uniformity of the stage projection of all members will be measured, ensuring that energy and expressiveness are homogeneous.

Key Elements of Emotional Connection in Hip Hop

Authenticity in interpretation: The emotional connection must be genuine and aligned with the intention of the choreography.

Strong stage presence: Attitude and energy must remain constant throughout the presentation.

Interaction with the audience and the music: The ability to generate visual and emotional impact on viewers will be valued.

Group cohesion: In groups, the emotional connection must be uniform, projecting collective strength in execution.

To ensure fairness and compliance with competition standards, deductions will be applied if participants fail to meet certain technical or structural aspects of their presentation.

Deductions will be subtracted from the total score obtained in the evaluation and will apply to soloists, duos, trios, teams, groups, and mega groups.

7.1 Time Exceeded (3 points will be deducted for every 10 seconds over the maximum time allowed.)

Each category has a set time limit for submission.

If the total choreography time exceeds the maximum allowed, 3 points will be deducted for every additional 10 seconds.

The duration must strictly adhere to tournament regulations to avoid penalties.

Suggestion: It is advisable to rehearse with a stopwatch to ensure that the choreography does not exceed the time limit.

7.2 Abrupt Musical Editing (5 points will be deducted if the music ends abruptly.)

The music editing should be clean and fluid, ensuring that the track ends naturally or with a proper closure.

If the music cuts off suddenly or without a fade out, a 5-point deduction will be applied.

The editing must be aligned with the choreographic concept, avoiding cuts that disrupt the performance experience.

Suggestion: It is recommended to review the track edition before the event and ensure it has a clean finish.

Key Elements to Avoid Deductions

Check the duration of the choreography: Make sure the music doesn't exceed the time limit.

Edit music correctly: Avoid abrupt cuts or unexpected terminations.

Rehearse with the final track: Check that the musical version fits well with the choreography before the competition.

Important Note:

Restriction of Dangerous Movements:

The use of whiplash and whiplash is prohibited in the Baby and Children categories.

In the other categories, it is recommended to pay special attention to the choice of movements, always prioritizing the safety of the dancers.

Use of Elements and Accessories on Stage:

The choice of music should be related to the elements used and the story you want to tell or develop in the choreography.

It is recommended to create situations and construct narratives that can be adapted to the group, taking into account the age and profile of the dancers.

The use of adult stories in children's choreography is discouraged.

Rules on the Use of Scenic Elements:

There will be no restrictions on the use of props, as long as they are not watery or remain on the stage after the performance, as they could interfere with the next act.

The use of fire, flares, or flammable materials is prohibited, as they pose a risk to the safety of participants and the public.

If props are used, the group must remove them during the blackout to ensure the continuity of the event.

Consideration of Skills:

Skills from other disciplines or dance styles outside the competition will not be evaluated.

The evaluation process is based on a detailed form covering various aspects of the presentation. The items evaluated and their corresponding scores are detailed below:

Technique (30 points):

Precision, control, and technical quality in the execution of movements are assessed, including fluid transitions and body control.

Choreography (30 points):

Creativity and originality.

Technical complexity.

Efficient use of stage space.

Musicality (10 points):

Precise interpretation and connection with the rhythmic and dynamic elements of the music.

Execution (15 points):

Soloists (15 points):

Stage presence, individual projection, and the ability to maintain precision and expressiveness throughout the performance are valued.

Duos, Trios, Teams, Groups and Mega Groups (15 points):

It includes synchronization, cohesion and uniformity among the members, ensuring a homogeneous collective performance.

Visual Impact (10 points):

Costumes and characterization, aligned with the style and artistic proposal of the choreography.

Emotional Connection (5 points):

Ability to convey emotions, stage projection and connection with the audience.

Total: 100 points

Deductions:

Time exceeded: -3 points for every 10 seconds additional to the maximum allowed time (after the 10-second tolerance).

Abrupt musical edition: -5 points if the music ends abruptly.

The teacher is responsible for the entry and exit of his students on stage, and for reviewing the manner of exit and entry.

He is legally responsible for each of his students and himself, and must sign a participation agreement before the event and present the documentation, including photocopies of the under-18 age categories, with the authorization of the parents.

The organization requires the instructor to take out liability insurance for their equipment, students, assistants, or companions, in case of injuries or any other damages that participants under their care may suffer. Otherwise, the instructor will be held responsible for any inconveniences arising from such incidents.

The teacher must have read and understood these regulations. I am only directing this to teachers who handle and use dance techniques with their students, understanding that they may be re-categorized depending on whether or not their presentation has the corresponding technique, and they may never discuss the jury's decision.

IMPORTANT: Children under 2 (two) years old do not pay admission, but neither do OCCUPY SEAT, otherwise they will have to pay the same.

It is prohibited to occupy the aisles, standing or sitting, for whatever reason.

Each person must remain in their seat throughout the entire show.

It is the teacher's obligation to transmit these rules to his or her participating audience.

At the time of the awards ceremony, only the teacher representing his or her school will go up.

Only the instructor and one adult, duly identified by the production company, will be allowed into the dressing rooms. In the case of a group of more than 30 people, mostly children, one additional adult will be allowed in.

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