Performing Arts Competition Guidelines
Theme:
"Change We Can Believe, Change We Must Achieve"

Qualifying Levels

Level 1
K - 3 Grade

Level 2
4 - 5
Grade

Level 3
6 - 8 Grade

Level 4
9 – 12 Grade

Time Restrictions 2 minutes (max) 3 minutes (max) 4 minutes (max) 5 minutes (max)
Performance Divisions

JAZZ – Consists of primarily jazz technique, utilizing up-tempo music.

BALLET – Consists of ballet or pointe technique

TAP - Consists of tap technique.  Tap shoes only.

HIP-HOP - Consists of rhythm and blues dance technique

SONG/RAP – R&B, Gospel, contemporary, etc.

INSTRUMENTAL – Piano, violin, clarinet, flute, etc.

   
Guidelines

Students competing in the performing arts competition must submit a completed application form.  Applications should be typed or printed.

Entrants may only compete in one performance division.

Point deductions will occur for those not complying with the time restrictions.

Teachers/parents of competing dancers will be given reserved seating.  However, absolutely no visual coaching is allowed.

Props may be used but must be supplied and removed by the entrants.  Excessive scenery and special lighting may not be used.

   
Mandatory Auditions A mandatory audition for all entrants will take place at 6 pm on Wednesday, January 6, 2011 at:  Roosevelt Middle School, 1900 N. Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407.  Entrants must audition in order to compete.
   
Considerations: 1) Teachers should consider subject matter in relation to the theme, creativity, and originality in making selections for entries
   
Deadline: Friday, January 13, 2011
   
Mail to: MLKCC Essay Dept., Attn: Nina H. Holland
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
   
Application: Appendix 1 MS Word File download Adobe PDF download
   
Competition Date/Location

The Oratory Competition will take place on January 16, 2011 at Roosevelt Middle School West Palm Beach, FL
    

   
Judging: The performances will be judged by an impartial panel of judges.  The competition will take place on January 16, 2010, 7:00 pm at Roosevelt Middle School
   
Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards will be given at each level.  Certificates will be given to all entrants, regardless of their placement.
   
Resume: The artist’s resume and photo should be available upon request.

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