The inclusion of the proposed syllabus to the Four (4) dances (Samba, Rumba, Waltz and Tango) in the first one (1) minute of the choreography will result to the following:

a. Will enhance the knowledge of the coach and athletes to the fundamental technique/s of the dances.

b. For the adjudicators to have a common basis in assessing the ability and quality of the athletes’ performance.

c. To determine understanding of the athletes fundamental dance sports technique.

As an over-all, the adjudicator will be looking at dance sports athletes artistry, athleticism, techniques and aesthetics. In the components of Technical Quality, Movement to Music, Partnering Skills and Choreography and Presentation. This is an initial move to uplift the standard of Dance sports Competition as an event of PRISAA.

SPECIFIC RULES

Open choreography, Bronze to Gold Figures (refer to ISTD-Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)

I. Latin American Dances:

1. Chachacha                                           1.5 mins (length of time)
2. Samba                                                  1.5 mins (length of time)

In the first minute of choreography, incorporate the following

= Reverse Turn
= Rolling of the Arm

3. Rumba                                                  1.5 mins (length of time)

In the first minute of choreography, incorporate the following

= Hockey Stick
= Three Threes

4. Jive 1.0 min (length of time)

5. Paso Doble 1.5 mins (length of time)

II. Modern Standard Dances:

1. Slow Waltz                                             1.5 mins (length of time)

In the first minute of choreography, incorporate the following

= Natural Turn
= Reverse Turn

2. Tango                                                      1.5 mins (length of time)

In the first minute of choreography, incorporate the following

= Natural Twist Turn
= Natural Promenade Turn

3. Foxtrot 1.5 mins (length of time)

4. Quickstep 1.0 min (length of time)

5. Viennese Waltz 1.5 mins (length of time)

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