DANCE: BALLET

To perform a series of rhythmic and highly technical patterned bodily movements usually

performed to music using grace and precision.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. The solo performance must not exceed five (5) minutes. (Contestants not adhering to the

maximum time requirement are subject to point deduction and/or disqualification.)

2. Costumes are optional but should be appropriate to the choreography performed.

3. The theme and/or type of the performance must be identified to the judges prior to the

presentation. Acceptable types of ballet include: Classical Ballet, Contemporary Ballet,

Neo-Classical Ballet, or Story Ballet.

4. The piece must be performed in ballet slippers/flats, or pointe/demi pointe shoes. Bare

feet are only acceptable for Contemporary Ballet.

Contestants will be judged by the following criteria:

• Technical Proficiency/Skill (25)

➢ Alignment, strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination

• Clarity and Consistency in Style (25)

• Phrasing/Dynamics/Musicality (25)

• Clarity of Intent/Interpretation of Choreography (25)