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SABOD Registration fees per dancer R250.00.
Studio registration R1 100.00 (NON-SABOD members)
NEW SECTION'S RULES
ADULT ACHIEVER SOLO
The WINNERS (1st place only) of the ADULT (17&Over) SOLO (Male & Female) sections in the following categories:
HIP HOP, POPPING, STREET DANCE SHOW, MODERN, JAZZ, SHOW DANCE, TAP, BALLET, DISCO DANCE SOLO, FREESTYLE SOLO
will be eligible to take part in our ADULT ACHIEVER SOLO section.
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How it will work:
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Once competitors have won their respective categories within the BOTG competition, they will be required to confirm with Tracy (competition secretary) at the event whether they wish to participate in the SOLO ADULT ACHIEVER section.
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Competitors will be split into heats to perform a 1 minute improv performance to a selected piece of music, the adjudicators will eliminate down to 12 competitors, depending on the number of entries.
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The 12 competitors will perform another round of 1 minute improv to a selected piece of music, the adjudicators will eliminate down to 6 competitors for a final.
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Finalists will draw random numbers to determine the order of performance.
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Once finalists have drawn numbers, All finalists will have ONE chance to listen to the mixed production of music. Dancer #1 will have time to listen to the 1-minute mix one more time, prior to performing. All other finalists will be securely kept in our backstage soundproof room. While finalist #1 is performing, finalist #2 will be allowed out of the room and into the Super Bowl to sit facing the back of the stage allowing their 1 minute to listen to the mix while the previous finalist is performing. This will continue until all finalists have performed.
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Judges will score in order of merit to decide our ultimate SOLO GIANT.
Rules:
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Only winners of the respective sections are eligible to participate in the SOLO ADULT ACHIEVER.
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2nd place is not eligible to participate should 1st place be unable/unwilling to participate.
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Should the same dancer win multiple solo sections across/within the disciplines, they will decide on which discipline they wish to represent. 2nd place will again, NOT replace the winner in this circumstance.
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Competitors are allowed variate out of their selected style in order to adapt to the music.
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Competitors are allowed to make use of handheld props with the exception of any powder, liquid, flammable and/or dangerous objects/materials.
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Competitors may not remove any items of clothing during a performance.
Judging Criteria:
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Judges will mark performances on the SABOD TCIS marking system.
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TECHNIQUE – Show your versatility according to the music!
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CHOREOGRAPHY – Take your skills to the next level!
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IMAGE – Confidence is the name of the game!
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SHOW – Let’s get the Superbowl on their feet!
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Scores will be collated and placings determined by our scrutineer.
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The judge’s decision is final.
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Performance duration: 1:00 minute mix by DJ.
ADULT TEAM ACHIEVER
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Teams must already be entered into the BOTG competition within their respective disciplines and have paid their entry fee to be eligible to enter this section.
Adult (17&Over) WTC Small Groups (4-7 members) & Formations (8-24 members) in the following categories:
HIP HOP, MODERN/CONTEMPORARY, JAZZ, SHOW DANCE, LYRICAL, TAP, DISCO DANCE
Are eligible to enter the ADULT TEAM ACHIEVER section of our Gala Evening.
The aim of the section is to find the ultimate GIANTS of the Team sections.
How it will work:
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Team Captains/Studio Heads can enter their Teams into this section by clicking HERE (entry link will open soon) and filling out the form should you wish to participate in the ADULT TEAM ACHIEVER section.
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Teams must already be entered into the BOTG competition within their respective disciplines and have paid their entry fee to be eligible to enter this section.
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Teams can perform their current choreographies entered into BOTG or come with something especially planned.
Rules:
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Only WTC Small Groups & Formations in the respective categories above are eligible to participate in the ADULT TEAM ACHIEVER.
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Member numbers:
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Small Group 4-7 members
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Crews 3-6 members
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Formations 8-24 members
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HIP HOP SMALL GROUPS will be required to upload their own music when entering this section. No tempo limit – it's a “Hip Hop Crew” vibe.
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Teams will compile their own music mix of 2:00-3:00mins max. Competitors will be penalized for routines exceeding the time limit.
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Dancers must be as per entry into the BOTG competition and all must have paid all the necessary fees required per dancer.
Judging Criteria:
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Judges will mark performances on the SABOD TCIS marking system.
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TECHNIQUE – It’s all in the Technique!
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CHOREOGRAPHY – Blow us away with your skills!
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IMAGE – Give us that GIANT’s energy!
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SHOW – Give us a show we won’t forget!
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Scores will be collated and placings determined by our scrutineer.
TAP BATTLES
Adult (17&Over) Tapper’s, this one’s for you. 1-on-1 Tap Battles.
The aim of the section is to find our ultimate TAP GIANT of 2024.
How it will work:
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Adult (17&Over) Solo Tap dancers (male & female) are eligible to enter this section. Competitors can enter into this section by completing the online entry form should they wish to participate in the TAP BATTLES section.
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A cypher will be started to narrow down our 4 semi-finalists. Competitors will be required to improvise a syncopated rhythm based off the metronome timing set by the head adjudicator. Competitors will perform one by one, in order of the cypher, for two rotations - each competitor will get two opportunities to showcase their skills.
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Adjudicators will narrow down to 4 semi-finalists who will participate in a face-to-face battle, no music.
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Dancers will battle 1-on-1; 2 rounds per battle.
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An allocated Judge will set the metronome rhythm and the battle will begin.
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Adjudicators will determine the winner by show of hands.
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Competitors must already be entered into the BOTG competition and have paid their entry fee to be eligible to enter this section.
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Rules:
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Only Adult (17&Over) Tap dancers are eligible to participate in the TAP BATTLES.
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Competitors may not make any physical contact whatsoever with their opponent.
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Judging Criteria:
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Musicality – ability to follow the rhythm and tempo
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Foundation – Fundamentals of the dance
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Difficulty of the steps – Percussive, syncopated footwork
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Entertainment – Character and the personality of the performer
AFRO CREWS
Afro Crews (3-12 members)
PANTSULA, SBUJWA, AMAPIANO & AFROBEAT crews are eligible to enter this section of our Gala Evening.
The aim of the section is to find our ultimate GIANTS of AFRO.
How it will work:
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How it will work:
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Team Captains/Studio Heads can enter their Teams into this section by clicking HERE (entry link will open soon) and filling out the form should you wish to participate in the AFRO CREWS section.
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Proof of payment will need to accompany your entry.
Rules:
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Member numbers:
Crews 3-12 members
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Teams will compile their own music mix of 2:00-2:30mins max. Competitors will be penalized for routines exceeding the time limit.
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Crews will upload their music via the entry link. Music must be in .mp3 format and must be suitable for a family event. Music will be listened to prior to your performance with the organizer reserving the right to request the crew to alter/change their music.
Judging Criteria:
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Judges will mark performances on the SABOD TCIS marking system.
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TECHNIQUE
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CHOREOGRAPHY
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IMAGE
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SHOW
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Scores will be collated and placings determined by our scrutineer.
Need Assistance?
Contact Tracey
SABOD Competition Secretary