INTERPRETATIVE DANCE CONTEST

Mechanics for the 2023 National Observance of the Filipino Values Month Interpretative Dance
Contest Contest:
Theme: MATATAG na Edukasyon, MATATAG na KARAKTER MORAL: Kaakibat ng Magandang Kinabukasan ng
Bawat Pilipino.

1. The competition is open to all grade 10 students.

2. Each participating section can submit only one (1) entry.
3. There shall be a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 15 performers. This number includes the the
personalities who shall be on stage during the performance (e.g. props men, etc.)
4. Each entry can use any Filipino music to be interpreted or enacted.
5. Narrative is strictly not allowed. This competition is designed for each entry to tell a story revolving
around the theme through dancing.
6. No dangerous props/stunt allowed.
7. The performance shall not exceed seven (7) minutes but not less than three (3) minutes, this includes
the actual performance, entrance and exit of dancers, setting up of props (if any).
8. Any time more than the allowed performance time shall be penalized by deducting point/s from all of
the judges’ scores in this manner:
1 – 10 seconds – 1 percentage point
11 – 30 seconds – 2 percentage points
31 – 60 seconds – 3 percentage points
61 – 120 seconds – 5 percentage points

9. Citeria for judging are as follows:

Concept and Interpretation – 40 % - (variety of dance positions, dance movements, and/or
combinations as appropriate to the specific dance.)
10. CD music/USB must be submitted before the program starts. Delay in submitting will result to
deduction of points. Sequence order shall be by draw lots to be done before the competition proper.
Punctuality is strictly observed.

Prepared by: Noted by: Approved by:

JOHN CLARK P. GREGORIO LALYN C. VILLA LINA Q. DE ASIS

Chairperson Chairperson/ESP Club Adviser ESP Head Teacher III