K-Pop in Azul Fest celebrates the energy, dynamism, and vibrant style that characterizes the global phenomenon of Korean pop. This space is designed to highlight the choreographic skills, precision, and charisma that make this genre unique.

Each K-Pop choreography must capture the essence of synchronized movements and clean transitions, while combining elements of individual and group performance. Particularly valued is the ability to convey emotion and connect with the audience, following the visual and musical narrative that characterizes the genre.

The goal of K-Pop at Azul Fest is to merge technique, style, and creativity, allowing each performer or group to highlight their unique identity while honoring the visual and performance aesthetics of K-Pop. This space seeks to highlight the group coordination, musical adaptation, and contagious energy that defines this cultural phenomenon.

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.

The technique in K-Pop It is an essential pillar that combines precision, energy, and synchronization. The correct execution of movements, clean execution, and the ability to maintain the essence of the style will be evaluated, ensuring that each choreography reflects the genre's characteristic visual and stage identity.

1.1 Execution of movements (10 points)

Evaluates the precision, control and technical quality of each movement, ensuring that they are performed with cleanliness, impact and synchronization with the music.

The movements are expected to be clear, defined and well executed, avoiding inaccuracies or abrupt cuts that affect fluidity.

The execution must reflect the control of each transition and rhythmic accent, ensuring that the movements are visually striking.

In K-Pop, it is essential to maintain a combination of strength and softness, adapting to the dynamics of the song and the changes in energy.

Precision in movements characteristic of the genre will be valued, such as isolations, level changes, dynamic formations and group visual effects.

Executions with a lack of definition, unintentional movements, or coordination imbalances will be penalized.

For soloists: The dancer's ability to execute each movement clearly and adapt to the essence of K-Pop without losing energy or projection will be evaluated.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: Uniformity of execution and the group's ability to stay synchronized will be analyzed, ensuring a strong visual effect.

1.2 Transitions (10 points)

Evaluates the fluidity and naturalness in the connection between movements and positions within the choreography.

In K-Pop, transitions must be clean, fast and well coordinated, ensuring a constant flow in the choreography.

The ability to integrate movements, level changes, and positions without affecting technical execution or group synchronization will be assessed.

The transition between sections must maintain the stage's energy, avoiding abrupt cuts that interrupt the visual narrative of the routine.

In group choreography, transitions must be well-structured to achieve striking and well-defined formation changes.

Disordered position changes, disconnection between movements, or unnecessary pauses that affect fluidity will be penalized.

For soloists: We will analyze how each transition maintains the dynamism of the choreography without affecting precision or interpretation.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: Group synchronization in position changes and cohesion in transitions will be evaluated.

1.3 Body control (10 points)

Evaluates the alignment, stability, and mastery of the body in the execution of movements, ensuring that each action is performed with complete control.

In K-Pop, it is essential to management of the body's core to maintain balance during turns, movements, and level changes.

The movements are expected to be intentional and well-defined, with a clean execution and without excessive tension.

The dancer's ability to adjust the intensity of their energy depending on the moment of the choreography, achieving striking visual contrasts, will be assessed.

Executions with a lack of stability, uncontrolled movements, or postural alignment problems will be penalized.

For soloists: The ability to maintain control and precision in each dynamic without losing body language will be measured.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: Uniformity in body control and the group's ability to project cohesion and strength on stage will be analyzed.

The choreography in K-Pop It is a combination of precision, creativity, and group synchronization. The choreographer and performers will be evaluated on their ability to integrate striking movements, visual effects, and strategic spatial arrangement, ensuring a dynamic and well-structured performance.

2.1 Creativity and Originality (10 points)

Evaluates the ability to innovate within the style K-Pop, ensuring that the choreography has a unique identity and a strong visual impact.

The choreography is expected to combine signature K-Pop moves with creative elements that reinforce the interpretation of the song.

The evaluation will be made incorporation of group visual effects, such as dynamic formations, level changes and movements in canon or mirror.

Creativity must be maintained without losing the essence of K-Pop, avoiding fusions that dilute the genre's identity.

In group choreographies, the use of choreographic sequences that generate will be rewarded. collective visual impact, ensuring that each change of position is intentional.

Repetitive choreographies, those lacking originality or clear structure will be penalized.

For soloists: The dancer's ability to interpret the choreography with style and originality will be evaluated, ensuring an expressive and energetic performance.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: The way in which choreographic composition enhances the group's stage impact, ensuring fluidity and visual cohesion, will be analyzed.

2.2 Technical Complexity (10 points)

Analyze the level of difficulty of the choreography and its execution in relation to the precision, speed, and quality of movement.

The choreography is expected to contain demanding step sequences, dynamic formations and striking visual effects.

In K-Pop, technical complexity also lies in the ability to integrate quick and precise movements, maintaining synchronization without compromising performance quality.

The incorporation of signature movements such as isolations, detailed footwork, undulations, turns, and strategic shifts.

In group choreographies, complexity increases with the use of well-structured formation changes, ensuring clean and well-executed transitions.

Choreographies that lack technical challenge or fail to achieve a balance between difficulty and precise execution will be penalized.

For soloists: The ability to execute technically demanding sequences with precision, fluidity, and stagecraft will be assessed.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: The way in which individual difficulty is complemented by group cohesion, ensuring visual impact and synchronization, will be analyzed.

2.3 Use of Space (10 points)

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

In K-Pop, the strategic use of space It is key to highlighting formation changes and group visual effects.

The dancers' ability to move precisely, avoiding dead zones or disordered groupings, will be assessed.

In group choreographies, the occupation of space is expected reinforce the energy of the presentation and enhance the narrative of the song.

The variety of directions and levels of movement will be analyzed, ensuring that the visual composition is dynamic and interesting.

Choreographies that do not utilize the stage effectively or that create a disorder in the distribution of dancers will be penalized.

For soloists: The dancer will be assessed on how effectively he or she explores space, ensuring an expressive and varied 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 K-Pop It is a key aspect that defines the quality of the performance. The dancer's or group's ability to synchronize movements with the rhythmic accents, tempo variations, and dynamic changes of the music, ensuring a powerful and expressive performance.

3.1 Musical Performance (10 points)

Evaluate the relationship between movements and musical structure, ensuring that each step is in tune with the music.

In K-Pop, musicality must be precise and expressive, using energy shifts to highlight the song's rhythmic accents.

The dancer's ability to mark the moments of impact with strength and clarity, combining fluidity and defined cuts in the execution.

The interpretation must reflect dynamic games between smooth, explosive movements and strategic pauses, avoiding a monotonous performance or one lacking musical nuances.

In group choreographies, collective synchronization with the music will be evaluated, ensuring that all dancers maintain the same level of rhythmic interpretation.

Performances that are disconnected from the music, movements that are out of time, or interpretations that do not reflect the changing energy of the piece will be penalized.

For soloists: The dancer's ability to interpret music with fluidity and power will be analyzed, ensuring synchronized and expressive performance.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: Group cohesion in musical performance will be assessed, ensuring that all dancers maintain precise rhythmic coordination.

Key Elements of Musicality in K-Pop

Rhythmic precision: Each movement must be aligned with the accents and musical structure.

Using pauses and changes in dynamics: The incorporation of silences and contrasts will be valued to generate impact.

Energy and fluidity: Changes in intensity must be clearly reflected in the choreographic execution.

Group Sync: All performers must maintain the same rhythmic setting and musical intention.

This block assesses the quality of the dancer's or group's performance, ensuring precision, uniformity, and visual coherence within the choreography. K-Pop, energy, control and timing are essential to project a solid and impactful performance.

4.1 Individual Performance (Soloists) (15 points)

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

Execution should demonstrate strength, fluidity and control, avoiding incomplete or energy-deprived movements.

The dancer is expected to project security in every movement, standing out for its precision and power.

The quality of postural alignment, isolation control, and muscle activation during movements and turns will be assessed.

The execution must maintain constancy in energy, without losing intensity throughout the routine.

Inaccurate executions, lack of control in turns, jumps without projection or unintentional movements will be penalized.

For soloists: The ability to maintain will be assessed technical quality and stage projection without losing the identity of the style.

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 synchronization in timing, transitions, and formations, ensuring a visually stunning performance.

In K-Pop, group cohesion is key to generating collective energy, projecting a unified team without losing the individuality of each dancer.

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

The uniformity of level changes, the use of space, and the synchronization of pauses and accents in the music will be analyzed.

Mismatches in timing, energy gaps, 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 quality.

It will be measured the uniformity in the lines, the posture and the execution of each step, ensuring that the group remains cohesive at all times.

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

Positions and movements are expected to be precise and visually appealing, avoiding differences that affect the stage structure.

Variations in quality between dancers will be penalized, as well as uneven performances that break the visual uniformity of the ensemble.

Key Elements of K-Pop Performance

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

Control and stability: Posture and balance must be impeccable in every performance.

Group Sync: Unity and cohesion are essential in group choreographies.

Fluency and projection: The performance must maintain the energy and strength characteristic of K-Pop.

The visual impact on K-Pop It is essential to reinforce the staging and convey the essence of the genre. The overall aesthetics of the presentation will be evaluated, including costumes, characterization, visual cohesion and group effects, ensuring that each element contributes to the identity and appeal of the performance.

5.1 Costume and Characterization (10 points)

Evaluate the costume's consistency with the choreographic proposal and K-Pop identity, ensuring that it reinforces the group or soloist's image without affecting the technical execution.

The costumes should reflect the modern, stylish aesthetic of K-Pop, maintaining an attractive visual image that matches the song and choreography.

Creativity in the choice of costumes will be valued, ensuring that the colors, textures, and designs complement the stage identity.

In group choreographies, the costumes must maintain visual cohesion without detracting from the individuality of each performer, allowing each dancer to stand out within the overall harmony.

Clothing is expected to be functional and allow for optimal mobility, without interfering with the execution of movements or creating unnecessary distractions.

Inappropriate clothing, clothing that restricts mobility, or clothing that is inconsistent with K-Pop aesthetics will be penalized.

For soloists: The costume will be evaluated to ensure that it enhances stage expression without compromising the fluidity of movements.

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 K-Pop

Coherence with the artistic proposal: The aesthetics must be aligned with the song, the concept and the choreography.

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

Striking and well-crafted style: Creativity and the use of details that enhance stage presence will be valued.

Group uniformity with artistic identity: In group choreographies, the image must be cohesive but allow each performer to maintain their identity within the ensemble.

Emotional connection is one of the pillars of K-Pop, It combines choreography, interpretation, and stagecraft. Beyond technique and precision, this section evaluates the performers' ability to convey the energy and feeling of the song, creating an impact on the audience through their stage presence and attitude.

6.1 Stage Projection (5 points)

Evaluates the presence, attitude, and expression of the dancer or group on stage, ensuring that the performance reflects the concept of the song and choreography.

The stage projection in K-Pop It must be intense, confident and expressive, ensuring that each dancer connects with the concept of the performance.

Performers are expected to maintain a strong attitude and a steady presence, reflecting the essence of the musical theme with confidence.

The gaze, posture, and facial expression must be authentic and adapted to the energy of the choreography, without overacting that affects the credibility of the performance.

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

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

For soloists: The dancer's ability to convey emotion and stage presence will be measured, effectively capturing the audience's attention.

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

Key Elements in K-Pop Stage Projection

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

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 group choreographies, the emotional connection must be balanced and uniform, ensuring a homogeneous performance.

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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