DISCIPLINES OF CALISTHENICS

SONG AND DANCE

Song and Dance is where a team combines singing with modern and jazz dance steps.  A high quality of singing, presentation, style and facial expression and technique of dance steps, must be demonstrated.

Here points are awarded for Suitability, Presentation & Costume (10), Singing (20), Dance Technique (20), Choreography (10), Execution (40), TOTAL (100).

SONG AND ACTION

Song and Action is a routine where a team can present a musical item comprising of singing, acting and choreographed movements.  The arrangement should incorporate a song, or a selection of songs and movements pertaining to the style and character of the presentation.  Arrangements should be animated with combinations of groups and patterns, costumes and stage properties. 

Here points are awarded for Choice of Song & Costume (10), Singing & Expression (30), Arrangement (20), Execution (40) TOTAL (100).


CALISTHENIC SPECTACULAR

Calisthenic Spectacular is a routine where teams are encouraged to combine many aspects of calisthenics plus dancing, singing, gymnastics, ballet movements, comedy and costume changes - all designed to make this a breathtaking routine.  The routine should be equally balanced 50% physical exercises and 50% dance to the chosen theme. 

High points are awarded on entertainment value and execution.  Points scores are Theme, Costume and Arrangement (20), Physical Value & Content (20), Dance Quality & Content (20), Execution (40) TOTAL (100).

RHYTHMIC DANCE INTERPRETATION

Rhythmic is based on a mixture of dancing and elevation.  Rhythmic can be based on an Aesthetic style or Jazz style of dance as long as it includes many steps of elevation, body line, natural grace, dance quality, poise and interpretation of the theme.  The dance can be set to a variety of rhythms.  The soloists and chorus may portray the story or theme and create and atmosphere pertaining to the mood.  Due to the strength and techniques involved, this routine is only taught in the older age groups.

Here points are awarded for Theme, Costume and  Choreography (20), Expression & Style (10), Musical Interpretation (10), Dance Variety & Technique (20), Execution (40) TOTAL (100).

FOLK DANCE

 Folk Dance is a National  "dance of the people".  Folk Dance is graded on the team's ability to perform and interpret national dances from all over the world theatrically.  Teams are expected to show the correct steps in unison as well as convey national character, agility and vitality.
 
Here points are awarded for Costume (10), Dance Spirit & Technique (20), Rhythm (10), Dance Arrangement (20), Execution (40) TOTAL (100).

STAGE PRESENTATION

Items in this section MAY include singing, dialogue, calisthenic work and dance (of any style) but these are not compulsory.  A combination of the different sections should be used but does not require all items to make up the routine. Items are usually required to be of a longer duration than in other items and often follow a theme. Note that teams are not marked for individual techniques such as, dance, as in Calisthenics Spectacular and Stage Medley.

Here points are awarded for Technique (20), Musical Choice (10), Entertainment Value (10), Composition (20), Performance Errors and Uniformity (20), Presentation and Expression (20), TOTAL (100)

STAGE MEDLEY

Again following on from the theme of Calisthenics Spectacular but with these differences. Routines MUST include singing, calisthenics physical work and dance (of any style) all sections must be of equal balance and  Teams may perform routines based on a theme or story line.

Here points are awarded for Dance Technique (10), Singing (10), Free Exercise Technique (10), Choreography ( including music choice and theme and composition)  (30), Performance Errors and Uniformity (20), Presentation and Expression (20), TOTAL (100)