Musical Comedy in Azul Fest It's a space dedicated to the magic of musical theater, where dance, acting, and singing merge to tell stories filled with emotion and creativity. This style stands out for its ability to transport audiences to imaginary worlds through a comprehensive performance.

Each performance must reflect a clear and captivating narrative, with fluid transitions between choreographic, interpretive, and vocal elements. Expressiveness, charisma, and an emotional connection with the audience are essential, complemented by stage design and costumes that align with the story being told.

The goal of Musical Comedy at Azul Fest is to highlight the multifaceted talent of the artists, allowing technique and creativity to be tools for building characters and conveying emotions. This space celebrates the union of performing arts at its finest, offering an unforgettable experience for both participants and the audience.

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 Musical Comedy It is a fundamental pillar that combines elements of dance, theater, and stagecraft. The quality of technical execution, fluidity of movement, and integration of interpretation with dance will be evaluated, ensuring that the performance reflects the essence of the genre.

1.1 Execution of movements (10 points)

Evaluates the precision, control, and technical quality of the movements performed, ensuring that they are aligned with the choreography style.

The execution is expected to reflect clarity in the intention of the movement, avoiding rigidity or lack of expressiveness.

The correct application of the technique corresponding to the choreographic style of the work (Jazz, Broadway, Tap, among others) will be valued.

Performance and body language must be aligned with the narrative of the musical comedy, avoiding movements disconnected from the stage intention.

The fluid transition between moments of dance, theatrical interpretation and musical expression will be evaluated.

For soloists: The ability to execute technically sound movements without losing expressiveness and consistency with the character being played will be measured.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: In addition to individual performance, the uniformity of the group's execution of the technique and the cohesion between the performers will be analyzed.

1.2 Transitions (10 points)

Evaluate the fluidity and naturalness of the connections between movements and scene changes, ensuring that transitions are organic and well-structured.

In Musical Comedy, transitions should flow naturally and expressively, avoiding abrupt cuts or unnecessary pauses.

The use of movements, level changes, and entrances and exits from the stage that enrich the staging will be valued.

The transitions between dancing and acting are expected to be seamless and without interruptions in the stage energy.

Transitions that create gaps in the choreography or break the narrative continuity of the musical number will be penalized.

For soloists: The performer will be assessed on how fluidly he or she links each movement, maintaining uninterrupted stage continuity.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: The timing of movements and position changes will be analyzed, ensuring that transitions are dynamic and well-executed.

1.3 Body control (10 points)

Evaluates the stability, coordination, and alignment of the body during the execution of the choreography, ensuring that technique is combined with expressiveness without losing quality.

An aligned and controlled posture is expected to allow for precise and expressive execution.

Breathing and body projection must be in tune with the interpretation and use of the voice in the case of live singing.

Weight control and fluidity in dynamic changes will be assessed, ensuring safety when moving and turning.

Performances with a lack of stability or imprecise movements that affect the quality of the musical number will be penalized.

For soloists: The performer's ability to maintain body control throughout each movement will be assessed, ensuring safety in execution.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: Uniformity in posture and body control among group members will be analyzed, ensuring a cohesive and well-executed image.

Specific Rules

The movements must reflect the identity of the Musical Comedy, maintaining coherence between technique and expressiveness.

Choreographies must demonstrate mastery of the fusion of dance and acting, ensuring that both elements integrate naturally.

 

The group must work in synchrony and with visual cohesion, avoiding imbalances in the intensity and energy of the performers.

The choreography in Musical Comedy It is a fusion of dance, acting, and staging, where each movement must have a purpose within the narrative. The choreographer and performers will be evaluated on their ability to integrate technically sound steps with effective theatrical expression and strategic use of stage space.

2.1 Creativity and Originality (10 points)

Evaluates the ability to innovate in choreography, ensuring that movements reinforce the story and characters.

The use of original and well-structured choreographic sequences that contribute to the development of the scene will be valued.

The choreography must be aligned with the tone of the work and the character of the characters, avoiding generic sequences that do not contribute to the performance.

Creativity in the use of stage elements, props, or visual effects will be rewarded, provided they complement the proposal without affecting its execution.

The dancers will be evaluated on their ability to adapt their style to different genres within the musical, from Broadway jazz numbers to more contemporary sequences.

For soloists: The ability to sustain a compelling and original performance without losing connection to the musical's narrative will be measured.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: How individual movements are integrated into a dynamic and cohesive group performance will be analyzed.

2.2 Technical Complexity (10 points)

Analyze the level of difficulty of the choreography and its execution within the theatrical context.

The choreography is expected to contain a variety of techniques and dynamics, including energy shifts, movement, and use of space.

In group choreographies, the dancers' coordination will be evaluated in numbers with multiple layers of simultaneous movement.

The ability to dance and perform simultaneously will be assessed, ensuring that movements are clear without affecting the stage projection.

In the case of live singing, breath control and continuity of movement will be taken into account without affecting vocal quality.

For soloists: Mastery of highly complex sequences will be assessed, ensuring fluency in execution and interpretation.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: We will analyze how individual difficulty is complemented by group cohesion, generating a powerful visual impact.

2.3 Use of Space (10 points)

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

In Musical Comedy, the use of the stage is key to reinforcing the narrative and the impact of the choreography.

The integration of dancers with scenery, lighting, and formation changes will be valued to maintain a dynamic staging.

The occupation of space is expected to be balanced and functional, avoiding empty areas or prolonged static formations.

Disorderly use of space or lack of intention in movement will be penalized.

For soloists: The performer's ability to use the stage effectively will be assessed, ensuring an expressive and varied performance.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: The interaction between the dancers and the stage space will be analyzed, ensuring a strategic and visually appealing layout.

Specific Rules

The choreography should reinforce the musical's narrative, ensuring that the movements have a purpose within the story.

The use of stage elements must be functional, complementing the staging without affecting the technical execution.

The integration of different dance styles within the musical will be valued, ensuring a fluid transition between them.

 

Formation changes and movements must be strategic and well-synchronized, avoiding forced transitions or stage gaps.

Musicality in Musical Comedy It is a key factor that unites dance, performance, and the rhythm of the work. The dancers' ability to synchronize their movements with the musical structure, interpret changes in dynamics, and project the emotion of the piece through their body's musicality will be evaluated.

3.1 Musical Performance (10 points)

Evaluate the connection between movements and musical structure, ensuring that each action reinforces the narrative and expressiveness of the scene.

Dancers are expected to reflect the accents, tempo changes, and intensity variations of the music with precision and expressiveness.

The use of pauses, contrast effects, and nuances within movement will be valued to enrich the stage interpretation.

Musicality must be integrated into both dance sequences and performance moments, ensuring that body rhythm is maintained even during theatrical transitions.

In performances with live singing, the dancers' ability to maintain synchronization with the music without compromising vocal quality will be evaluated.

Movements that do not reflect the musical structure or that are out of step with the tempo of the piece will be penalized.

For soloists: The performer's ability to musically interpret the scene while maintaining coherence between the dance and the acting will be analyzed.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: Collective rhythmic precision will be assessed, ensuring that all members maintain the same quality in their musical performance.

Key Elements of Musicality in Musical Comedy

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

Using pauses and changes in dynamics: The incorporation of silences and contrasts will be valued to enrich the interpretation.

Integration with the performance: Musicality must be expressive and serve the narrative of the work.

Synchronization in group numbers: All performers must maintain precise rhythmic alignment with the music and with each other.

Specific Rules

Each movement must be in tune with the musical structure of the number, avoiding off-tempo performances or those lacking rhythmic intent.

The expressive use of rhythm in the performance will be valued, ensuring that musicality is not limited to the dance steps but is projected into every stage action.

In choreographies with live singing, the musicality must be aligned with the vocal performance, ensuring a balance between movement and sound expression.

 

Lack of musical synchronization between dancers in group choreographies will be penalized, as it affects the cohesion of the performance.

This section assesses the quality of each dancer's performance and the cohesion within the group, ensuring that individual and collective performances are clear, expressive, and technically correct.

4.1 Individual Performance (Soloists) (15 points)

Evaluates the dancer's precision, control, and expressiveness throughout the entire performance.

The soloist must demonstrate precise technical execution, ensuring that each movement reflects clarity and body control.

The performance is expected to remain consistent throughout the piece, with a strong stage presence connected to the story.

Coordination between dance and acting is essential; the performer must achieve a balance between technique and theatrical expression.

The dancer's ability to adapt their energy to the different dynamics of the music and the stage while maintaining the quality of their performance will be assessed.

Imprecise movements, lack of control, or performances disconnected from the musical's narrative will be penalized.

For soloists: The performer's ability to sustain the quality of technical execution and stage interpretation in a balanced manner will be evaluated.

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

Evaluates group coordination and uniformity in the execution of movement and theatrical interpretation.

Dancers are expected to maintain precise synchronization in timing, transitions, and formations, ensuring a visually cohesive performance.

In Musical Comedy, group cohesion is key to maintaining the energy of the scene and strengthening the connection with the audience.

Each performer will be valued for maintaining their character and expression within the group, without losing the stage unity.

Differences in intensity, out-of-sync timing, or individual performances that are not aligned with the overall performance will be penalized.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: Accuracy in timing and the ability to maintain group cohesion without losing the individuality of each performer will be analyzed.

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

Evaluate the homogeneity of the movements, ensuring that all members reflect the same energy, stage presence, and technical quality.

Body alignment, projection, and interpretation must remain consistent among all group members.

The intensity of movement and expressiveness are expected to be equivalent for each dancer, avoiding noticeable differences in energy.

A strong team must move with fluidity and precision, ensuring that each dancer contributes to the scene without clashing with the ensemble.

Significant differences in technical level or stage attitude between group members will be penalized.

Key Elements of Performance in Musical Comedy

Definition and clarity in movements: Each step must be executed with precision and scenic intention.

Connection with music and history: The performance must respond directly to the rhythmic and narrative changes of the work.

Energy and stage presence: Attitude and confidence in interpretation must be maintained throughout the presentation.

Group Sync: In teams, unity and coordination are essential for the visual impact of the scene.

Specific Rules

Each dancer must maintain a firm performance and stage projection, avoiding energy fluctuations within the group.

Timing must be precise at all times, reflecting strong visual cohesion in formations and transitions.

Differences in performance quality will be penalized, ensuring that all dancers maintain a consistent level of performance.

Performance and technique must go hand in hand, ensuring that every movement contributes to the story and emotion of the scene.

The visual impact on Musical Comedy It is a key factor that reinforces the staging and enhances the narrative of the show. The overall aesthetic of the presentation will be evaluated, including costumes, characterization, staging, and visual cohesion, ensuring that each element contributes to the story and style of the work.

5.1 Costume and Characterization (10 points)

Evaluate the coherence of the costumes and visual elements in relation to the story, characters, and stage proposal.

The costumes should reflect the essence of the work and the character of the characters, ensuring that they are functional and allow for a fluid execution of the choreography.

Consistency between the aesthetics of the costumes and the period, style, or setting of the musical will be assessed, avoiding elements that clash with the artistic proposal.

Characterization (makeup and hairstyling) should reinforce each character's identity, ensuring that each performer reflects the role they play in the story.

In group choreographies, the costumes must ensure visual cohesion without detracting from the individuality of each character.

Costumes that are not functional for the execution of the choreography or that are unrelated to the stage proposal will be penalized.

For soloists: The costume and characterization will be evaluated to ensure they reinforce the interpretation and projection of the character.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: The uniformity and cohesion of the wardrobe will be analyzed, ensuring that all members reflect a balanced image aligned with the story.

Key Elements of Visual Impact in Musical Comedy

Consistency with the story and characters: The aesthetics must align with the concept of the musical.

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

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

Group uniformity with individuality of characters: In group choreographies, the image must be cohesive but allow each performer to maintain their identity within the work.

Specific Rules

The costumes should enhance the staging without detracting from the choreography.

Creativity in the choice of colors, textures, and designs will be valued, as long as they are functional for the execution of the movement.

Accessories and characterization elements must be well integrated and not interfere with the dancers' mobility.

Costumes that are not suitable for stage performance or that create unnecessary distractions will be penalized.

Emotional connection is one of the pillars of Musical Comedy, as it fuses dance, acting, and singing into a single performance. Beyond technique, this section assesses the performers' ability to convey feelings, build characters, and generate stage impact through body language, facial expression, and emotional projection.

6.1 Stage Projection (5 points)

Evaluate presence, attitude, and connection with the audience, ensuring that every movement and gesture is charged with intention and expressiveness.

Each performer must portray their character authentically and convincingly, avoiding flat or disconnected performances.

Energy and emotion are expected to be projected naturally, without exaggeration that detracts from credibility.

The projection must remain constant throughout the choreography, reflecting the intention of the scene at all times.

In group choreographies, all performers must maintain consistency in intensity and performance style, ensuring cohesion in the scene.

Lack of expression, disconnection from the story, or loss of energy in the performance will be penalized.

For soloists: The test will be to determine how the performer fills the stage with their presence and conveys the emotions of their character.

For duos, trios, teams, groups and mega groups: All members will be assessed to ensure they project the same energy and emotional connection, avoiding differences that affect group cohesion.

Key Elements of Emotional Connection in Musical Comedy

Authenticity in interpretation: The emotional connection must be genuine and aligned with the character and the story.

Strong stage presence: Attitude and energy must be constant and consistent throughout the routine.

Interaction with the audience and peers: The ability to generate an emotional impact on both the audience and the stage will be valued.

Group cohesion: In teams, the emotional connection must be uniform, projecting itself as a harmonious cast.

Specific Rules

The performance should be aligned with the narrative and the characters, avoiding actions that feel forced or disconnected.

Energy and emotion must remain constant throughout the choreography, reflecting the dramatic changes in the scene.

In group choreographies, expressiveness must be balanced and uniform, without marked differences between the dancers.

Lack of stage presence or disconnection from the story and fellow actors will be penalized.

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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