Sinulog sa Kabataan Guidelines

CRITERIA:

• Theme / concept / Ritual -10%
  Relevance to Sinulog, choice as to musicality, movement qualities and expressions, clarity of message and interpretation to dance movement.
• Performance -25%
  Precision and coordination, fluency alignment, balance, focus, projection, rhythmic and spatial interest.
• Choreography -25%
  Creativity and artistry of steps, and formation, style and expression.

• Costume and Props -20%
  Artistic choice of color and style, effective use of props relevant to the interpretation of the theme / concept / ritual.
• Props -10%
  Effective use of props appropriate and relevant to the theme/ritual.
• Sinulog Musicality -10%.
  Adherence to the use of the Sinulog drumbeats.
• Total -100%

Guidelines :

• 1. Participants in this category shall be composed of students from the elementary and secondary levels of public schools located in Cebu. Observance of levels must be strictly followed. Mixing of levels of dancers is absolutely prohibited, although mixing of drummers and/or instrumentalist may be followed.
• 2. Registration starts on (date to be determined). Deadline for registration shall be on Monday, (date to be determined).
• 3. The composition of the contingent must be within the minimum of sixty (60) and a maximum of one hundred (100) dancers; a minimum of ten (10) consumed, propsmen and a minimum of twenty (20) and a maximun of thirty (30) instrumentalist. Instrumentalist as part the presentation must be in proper attire consistent to their theme / motif. Support group for each contingent should only be in twenty (20) property identified with colored arm bands.
• 4. In order to qualify as a valid contest category, the total participants in any one category must at least eight (8) competitors. Should there be less than eight (8) registered competitors, then that contest category shall be deemed “NO CONTEST” and no winners shall be declared and the cash prizes and trophies shall revert bask to the Foundation.
• 5. The Sinulog Executive Committee reserves the right to disqualify and prohibit the participation of any contingent or higante, whose costume, choreography, or behavior does not conform to normal standards of morally and good conduct.
• 6. Concept of theme for costume and performance left to the discretion of the participants based on their own interpretation of what is relevant to Sinulog. Emphasis must be given to the concept of prayer in dance.
• 7. Dance steps, music, costume accessories and equipment of the dance should be in the context of the chosen theme or concept.
• 8. Starting this year huge / big backdrops shall not be allowed on stage. No contingent shall have props/backdrops at the back of the stage. Violation of this guidelines will merit twenty (20) points deduction from the total score.
• 9. All hand props shall be carried by the dancers only all throughout the parade route.
• 10. The Sinulog beat must be used although slight variations may allowed. Any entry who will not use the Sinulog beat shall be disqualified. (Judges should be strict in implementing this rule because it is the “beat” that differentiates the Sinulog from the Philippine Festival particularly Ait-atihan and Dinagyang.) The beat is the one distinguishing characteristics that should be maintained all through the years or else the Sinulog will lose its identity.
• 11. Live musical or percussion accompaniment must be used canned / tapped music is not allowed.
• 12. Rituals shall only be performed at the Cebu City Sports Center Stage. The time limit to five (5) minutes, three (3) points shall be deducted from the total against any contingent violates this provision.
• 13. Time starts once the dancers move and step on the designated entrance area of the stage likewise the time stops as soon as the first set dancers step down in the exit area.
• 14. The use of live animal sacrifices and use of infants or toddlers (3 yrs. Below) are strictly prohibited. A three (3) point deduction from the total score will be imposed.
• 15. All prize winners are obliged to participate as a condition precedent to perform during the grand parade on January 17, 2010.
• 16. The decision of the Sinulog Board of Judges shall be final and unappealable. Questions or clarification will not be entertained after the announcement of winners.