MODALITY AND TIME OF MUSIC

They are the different dances divided by general technical characteristics that are part of our regulations:  

Article 5.1: COSTA RICAN POPULAR DANCE: Traditional Salsa, Merengue, Bolero (classic, pirated, Creole, son) and Creole Swing. *See attached regulations 

Article 5.2: SALSA: Salsa is a set of Afro-Caribbean rhythms fused with jazz and other styles: in Salsa in 1 and 2 the difference between dancing is that in the first we accentuate the beat 1 and 5 and in the second we accentuate 2 and 6, and Salsa Cabaret is a division within the salsa where altadaslsa in 1 and 2, Salsa Cabaret, Salsa Tradicional and Salsa en Líacute are allowed. ;nea.

Article 5.3: BACHATA: Bachata is a sensual and seductive dance like tango and kizomba.   ;

Over the years, various styles or forms of dancing have developed. Initially the traditional (or Dominican) style, with shorter, faster steps and much more separated from the partner; where the movement of the feet and hips counts a lot. Later, the sensual style was born, attributed to Korke Escalona and Judith (Spanish dancers), with incidences of tango and zouk, among others. Recently, new combinations have emerged such as bachata fusion, which could include steps from urban genres and bachatango. 

Article 5.4: JAZZ: It takes technical elements of Modern Dance and Ballet without ceasing to have its own technical and statistical work. Abdominal contractions, ground work, and the particular way of entering and leaving the ground are fundamental characteristics of this discipline. It covers the different styles of Jazz, such as: Broadway, Funk, Modern, Contemporary, etc. 

Article 5.5: LATIN JAZZ: Jazz, with some Latin rhythm mixed in. 

Article 5.6: CONTEMPORARY: It is a dance that seeks to express an idea, feeling or emotion, just like Classical Ballet, but mixing movements own body parts. 

Article 5.7: BALLET REPERTOIRE OR FRAGMENT: Classic repertoires and/or fragments from world-renowned companies of Classical Ballet. 

Article 5.8: FREESTYLE BALLET: Free repertoires of steps and technique of Classical Ballet.  

Article 5.9: NEOCLASSICAL: Unlike Classical Ballet, where movement is completely codified, Neoclassical breaks with this creative-corset. 

Article 5.10: LYRICAL: Combination of Jazz and Ballet techniques.  < /p>

Article 5.11: THEATRICAL MUSICAL: It is not so much a specific style as a description of the dance that has its roots in the varied history of Broadway musicals. Musical theater dancers, drawing heavily on their knowledge of ballet, tap and jazz, are, first and foremost, actors and pay great attention to musical performance. 

Article 5.12: URBAN DANCES: Hip-Hop, Locking, Popping, Waacking, Krump, House, Vogue (with each own style), Dancehall, Breaking Showdance.

Article 5.13: BREAKING: BBoy: 1 vs 1, BGirl: 1 vs 1, Crew vs Crew, an athletic style of Street Dance, also known by the name BBoying or BGirling. It consists of four moves such as Toprock, Foodwork, Power Moves and Freezes. 

Article 5.14: ARGENTINE TANGO: Tango is a musical genre and a dance, characteristic of the Río de la Plata region and its area of ​​influence , but mainly from the cities of Buenos Aires (in Argentina) and Montevideo (in Uruguay). 

The tango dance is built on four basic components: the close embrace, the walk, the cut and the quebrada, these last two classic terms being understood as the axis of improvisation and the choreographic figures that adorn the dance and which are known under the generic name of "firulete". But above all things, tango should be danced as a body language through which personal emotions are transmitted to the couple. 

In Salon Tango the couple must perform figures, pauses and improvised movements, called "cortes, quebradas and firuletes", different for each one of them, without letting go. It is the hug that makes it difficult to combine the improvisations of both in a single choreography. 

Stage Tango is a choreographic Tango prepared by the couple or coach and they dance it to their chosen music. 

Article 5.15: ORIENTAL DANCES: The movements of oriental dance are very sensual, personal and are different depending on several factors. The first depends on the music. In the case of pop, hip and belly movements are used, with dry and short blows, as well as as well as the use of the veil; In Arabic flamenco, leg and arm movements stand out; In fusion dance, fluid movements of the belly and hips stand out; and in percussion the whole body moves with dry and strong blows, especially the chest, hips and belly. 

Another factor that influences are the objects with which one dances, that is, one does not dance in the same way with a sword or a staff as with a veil, Isis wings or fans. 

Clothing is also influential. With mermaid skirts, the movements are mainly of the hips. Due to the shape, leg movements are not used. With wide or Arabic folklore skirts, the legs, hips and belly move. Ballerinas create waves that simulate desert dunes with these skirts. Finally, baggy pants allow all types of movements thanks to their comfort. Furthermore, depending on the area it is danced differently. It is not danced the same in Egypt as in Morocco. On the other hand, each dancer ends up having her own style, her own technique and her own movements, since this dance is very personal. 

Article 5.16: TAP: For this competition all forms of Tap dance will compete against each other. The quality of the hits against the floor must be clear, rhythmic and in harmony with the music.

• b. Individuals: Waltz, Tango, Samba, Rumba and Jive. 
• c. Standard: Waltz, Tango, V. Viennese, Slow Foxtrot and Quickstep. 
• d. Latin Style Dance: Samba, Cha Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive. 
• e. Exhibition. 

Article 5.17: WHEELCHAIR DANCES: Consists of the following dance modalities.  

In this category a single level is maintained for all participants. 

Article 5.18: BALLROOM DANCE: 

Int. Latin: Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive. 

American Rhythm: Cha Cha, Rumba, A. Swing, Bolero and Mambo. 

Int. Standard: Waltz, Int. Tango, V. Waltz, Foxtrot and Quickstep. 

American Smooth: Waltz, Int. Tango, Foxtrot, V. Waltz. 

Article 5.19: FOLKLORE: Folkloric Sports Dance is a specialty that is danced in groups or in pairs, based on the general canons of traditional Folkloric dances. , with music and typical costumes or inspired by typical costumes. Music and costume are inseparable and linked to expression and performance. 

Article 5.20: SPANISH DANCES: A group of dances of Spanish origin. These differ by region and represent the most important cultural events in each locality. 

Article 5.21: ETHNIC DANCES: They are traditional dances with their characteristic costumes and steps such as, for example: the Indian dance Brazilian Samba, and more.  

Article 5.22: REGGAETON: Elements of dancehall are used, as well as as elements mainly of hip hop, it is prohibited to use the twerk style or some variants of this style or inappropriate movements. (Also see section 7 - article 7.1 on music content) 

Article 5.23: ACRODANCE: It is a dance style that combines the technique of classical dance with acrobatic elements. It is defined by its sporty character and its unique choreography, which perfectly combines dance and acrobatics 

Article 5.24: COMMERCIAL DANCE: Commercial Dance really encompasses different styles of dance. It refers to all those choreographies created for music stars, especially those of pop music. It's what artists like Beyoncé or Lady Gaga and her dancers in music videos and concerts. 

Commercial Dance includes movements from modern dance, hip hop, dancehall, Reggaeton, etc. That is why the classes are very dynamic and different techniques are acquired depending on the choreography you are working on.

Article 5.25: KIZOMBA: This dance exudes sensuality and romanticism. It combines Caribbean and African rhythms. It is danced as a couple close together. In the Kizomba category there can be the Semba and Urbankiz category. 

Article 5.26: 1 vs 1 BATTLES: It is a 1 vs 1 Battel competition and is subject to change. Open to all male and female dancers, the dancers will improvise to the rhythm of the music selected by the DJ (In 1 vs 1 urban, any of the urban dance styles are allowed). 

The judges will evaluate the quality of the performance, technical musicality of the dance and the personality of the performer. The music can change for each dancer, but it is not necessary. Each round will consist of of 2 solo dancers who fight against each other face to face, we will have a minimum of 8 competitors and before the start of the event we will hold a draw to form the battles that will compete to make their demonstration, the judges will indicate n who is still in competition, pointing with their hands so that new battles are formed again, and so on. successively until two winners will compete in the final. 

Repechah: In case the judges are in common agreement, the repechage is carried out where all the participants who were eliminated in the first and second round will compete, competing in the same way as before, leaving only 1 participant who will compete for third place. 

Penalty: Any type of aggressive physical contact towards another competitor or offensive words, obscene gestures and racism are not allowed, which will be a penalty. punished by disqualification of the offender. 

Article 5.27: TEAM MATCH: Each group or academy forms a team of 4 couples (8 participants), the director of the group or academy chooses the couple that will dance. the pace assigned by the organization. 

The couples of each rhythm of all the groups or academy will dance at the same time, that is, as in the social categories, and their maximum time per couple is one minute and 30 seconds.< span class="Apple-converted-space"> 

Points such as: Creativity, musicality, skill as a couple and team spirit will be evaluated. 

Article 5.28: CASINO RUEDA SALSA: The minimum age to participate is 14 years, the groups must be made up of a minimum of 4 couples, the Groups must present a dance choreography in its salsa modality, they will be able to dance in any of the tempos, a greater mastery of time is important, it is possible to change to another tempo voluntarily or randomly.

Article 5.29: CHALLENGE: It is an open category where couples or soloists face each other at the same time on the floor, competitors must socially dance to the music they choose the organization 

Article 5.30: CHOREOGRAPHIC: Dances of multiple styles, invented choreographies that do not fit into any previous category  

Article 5.31: Acrobatics: An acrobatic movement is one in which the body turns around the sagittal or frontal axis, for example, somersaults or wheels. 

5.30.1 Acrobatics are permitted except in the disciplines in which they are expressly prohibited,  < /span>

5.30.2 Acrobatics must never be gymnastic elements, except in Acrodance. 

5.30.3 A stunt will never improve the score as an element of difficulty, on the contrary, poorly executed elements technically can harm the total performance of the group, except at Acrodance. 

Article 5.32: IMPROVISATION: 

5.32.1 Features and Movement: 

5.32.1.2 The "improvisation" category allows solo dancers to develop freely on music not previously announced.   ;

5.32.1.3 Dancers must interpret music through dance, reducing its expression to physicality without fixed choreography. 

5.32.1.4 Improvisation should be based primarily on the techniques and variations of the performing arts of Ballet, Jazz, Modern and Contemporary. 

5.32.2 Acrobatic Movements: 

5.32.2.1 Acrobatic movements are permitted. 

5.32.2.2 However, they do not always improve the dancer's performance and may result in a lower evaluation if they are not performed correctly from a technical point of view.< span class="Apple-converted-space"> 

5.32.2.3 Gymnastic lines (gymnastic tricks) are not allowed. 

5.32.2.4 Improvisation should not resemble an acrobatic dance routine. 

Article 5.33: K-POP: The performance piece must be a dance version of K-Pop. The performance piece, including dance, music, and costumes, must be appropriate for all ages. Offensive, explicit or inappropriate content is prohibited. strictly prohibited. The music used in the presentation must be by K-Pop artists. Covers of non-K-Pop songs and performances featuring music by non-K-Pop artists are not permitted. If your team includes original choreography, it should be limited to less than 1 minute of the total performance. The majority of the dance routine should consist of recognizable K-Pop dance moves.

Article 5.34: CONTEMPORARY JAZZ: Contemporary jazz uses technical elements of modern dance and ballet, without ceasing to have its own technique, mainly in terms of the mobility of the torso and the dissociation of the upper part with respect to foot and leg work. Abdominal contractions, ground work and the particular way of entering and leaving the ground are fundamental characteristics of this discipline. 

Article 5.35: BEST OF THE BEST: All adult solo winners of the CR OPEN can participate for free in the BEST OF THE BEST category, which is the last category of the competition. 

The category is divided into Amateur and Professional Adult. 

They must confirm their participation after winning their category at reception. 

Article 5.36: CLEANS: A clean is a movement in which an athlete has both feet without contact with the ground and using the support of a partner or another athlete. 

5.36.1 The Chairperson may disqualify any group if a clean, which is not typical of the dance represented, is performed during that group's performance.

Article 6.1: SOLO: Athletes will compete individually and may be men or women. < /p>

Article 6.2: COUPLES: A male athlete with a female athlete. 

Article 6.3: SAME GENDER: Two athletes of the same gender. 

Article 6.4: DUOS: Teams are made up of two athletes of different genders or the same gender. 

Article 6.5: TRIO: Teams are made up of three athletes of different genders or the same gender. 

Article 6.6: TEAM/GROUP: Teams are made up of four or more athletes. The organization may decide to separate into a small or large team at its discretion. 

Article 6.7: INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE AND COMBI: These are the divisions in the categories of Wheelchair Dance.

Article 7.1: The music must be in accordance with the routine, it cannot be have inappropriate language (obscene, offensive or discriminatory). 

Article 7.2: The duration of the musical track must not exceed the choreographic time indicated in the regulations, however, for all levels there will be a tolerance of plus (+) minus (-) 10 seconds. 

Article 7.3: The music must be submitted before the competition; as indicated by the organization. We recommend bringing your music to the competition via USB or drive. 

Article 7.4: PROBLEMS WITH THE MUSICAL TRACK: Only if technical failures are verified in the audio of the event, the participant(s) may appear at the end of the corresponding competition block, if the music is on extended of minutes, the organization has the power to cut it, otherwise the participating choreography will be will be sanctioned with disqualification from the event. 

Article 7.5: The Competition organization has the authority to make decisions different from the previous ones, in relation to music without this leading to problems of integrity. legal or image nature.

Article 7.6: SHOWDANCE LIMIT TIME:

Article 7.7: It is The use of scenic elements is permitted as long as they are assembled and dismantled within the indicated times. Stagehands can be used for assembly and disassembly. The track must be completely clean within the time allocated for assembly. Time will begin It will count at the moment when the first assembly person enters and it will end. when the last person leaves the competition track. 

7.7.1 Elements that could damage the floor or that could be a danger to athletes are not allowed, for example, any type of liquid.

7.7.2 Not available The use of any type of live animal is permitted.

EXCEPTIONS 

Article 7.8 TIME LIMIT IN ARGENTINE TANGO STAGE AND ARABIC DANCES: It will be allowed the entire piece of music, however, cannot be longer than 5 minutes. 

Article 7.9: TIME LIMIT IN ARGENTINE TANGO SALON AND MILONGA: The music is selected by the organization and they will have to dance three complete tango songs. 

Article 7.10: TIME LIMIT IN SOCIAL, SINGLE DANCE, MULTIDANCE, NOVICE, CHAMPIONSHIP AND OPEN LATIN: The time is usually 1.30 min. Maximum, the music is selected by the organization. 

Article 7.11: SMOOTH/BALLROOM/RHYTHM/LATIN RHYTHMS:

Article 7.12: TIME LIMIT IN TAP DANCES: Music must not contain  sound of prerecorded tap. Personal amplification devices are not permitted. No more than 30 seconds of a cappella or tacet (silence) may be used in any routine. "A Capella" is an open phrase of multiple length measures, but completely absent (silently) from any type of music.< span class="Apple-converted-space"> 

Article 7.13: TIME LIMIT IN BALLET REPERTOIRE: In the context of ballet repertoire, musical pieces are allowed to last less than a minute and a half. 

Article 7.14: TIME LIMIT IN IMPROVISATION: Each performance will have a period of time. a duration of 1 minute. The music for each round and heat is chosen at random from a list that will be shared. a month before on our website. 

The music selection will include different tempos and styles such as Lyrical Jazz, Modern Jazz, Funky Jazz, Pop, among others.