FIRST OFFICIAL BRAZILIAN ZOUK DANCE COUNCIL JACK AND JILL
NYC ZOUK FESTIVAL 2016 will be holding it's first ever Official Brazilian Zouk Dance Council Jack and Jill, The Brazilian Zouk Dance Council is a third party organization that serves, promotes, and supports all aspects of Brazilian Zouk and encourage the dance throughout the world. We are happy to announce that we will be following the format of the BZDC, which has a structured way of running the jack and Jill. Points will be provided to contestants as long as a minimum of 40 students participate in the competition.
JUDGING CRITERA
TIMING AND MUSICALITY
Brazilian Zouk encompasses all different styles of Zouk.
Apart from LambaZouk all other styles such as Traditional Zouk and Neo Zouk have the timing defined as “Slow-Quick-Quick” where in a full 8 counts the “Slow” step must be on the odd numbers. In LambaZouk the timing is still defined as “Quick-Quick-Slow” but in a full 8 counts the “Slow” step must be on the even numbers. In Brazilian Zouk it is accepted that your slow step may be on any odd number in a full 8 count phrase. For all Brazilian Zouk Jack & Jill competitions timing has been defined as “Slow-Quick-Quick” where in a full 8 counts the “Slow” step must be on the odd numbers.
1) TIMING CONSIDERATION
- Timing must be consistent.
- Competitors should take care in the manner they interpret the selected song.
- Use appropriate breaks and holds, being rhythmically in sync with the music.
- Competitors must demonstrate basic timing for a minimum of 60% of each song. This can be reflected in foundation movements, turn patterns and others.
2) TECHNIQUE CONSIDERATION
- Brazilian Zouk motion and posture
- Proper use of Brazilian Zouk Foundation movements
- Correct footwork in Foundation movements and turn patterns
- Fundamental dance technique (e.g footwork placement, frame, balance, etc)
- Proper use of head movements and Cambrés
3) DIFFICULTY CONSIDERATION
- The complexity of the foot work
- The complexity of overall improvisation
- Originality of turn patterns
4) CONNECTION AND SYNCHRONICITY CONSIDERATION
- Interaction with partners (Coordination of movements between them, lead/follow relationship)
- Focus on fluidity of the dance
5) APPEARANCE CONSIDERATION
- Wear Shoes (Dance shoes or other comfortable shoes for dancing are allowed)
- High heels are not mandatory however judges will favourably take into account the additional complexity this introduces to the dance
- Wear clothes like if you were going to a social dance party – you want to stand out to the judges
REGISTRATION AND COST
To Register for the BRAZILIAN ZOUK DANCE COUNCIL CLICK HERE and PAY the Registration Fee.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION $15.00
AFTER SEPTEMBER $20.00
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