DANCE DISCIPLINES

ART OLYMPIAD SYSTEM

This section establishes the official classification of Dance Disciplines within Art Olympiad System, the principal technical, stylistic and stage-performance characteristics of each discipline, as well as the specific requirements that determine the correct registration of a competition entry.

All dance disciplines are organised into 6 main sections.

The Discipline Map at the beginning provides an overview of all disciplines. The rules that follow are presented in the same order.
DISCIPLINE MAP

I.1 — RECREATION BALLET / BALLET STUDIO DANCE
I.2 — CLASSICAL DANCE / REPERTOIRE
I.3 — CLASSICAL DANCE / AUTHOR
I.4 — DEMI-CLASSICAL DANCE
I.5 — CHARACTER CLASSICAL DANCE / REPERTOIRE
I.6 — CHARACTER CLASSICAL DANCE / AUTHOR
I.7 — NEO-CLASSICAL DANCE

I.8 — BALLET / REPERTOIRE (ON POINTE)
I.9 — BALLET / AUTHOR (ON POINTE)
I.10 — NEO-CLASSICAL BALLET (ON POINTE)

II.1 — CONTEMPORARY & MODERN DANCE
II.2 — JAZZ MODERN DANCE
II.3 — JAZZ DANCE
II.4 — LYRICAL DANCE
II.5 — SHOW DANCE
II.6 — MUSICAL DANCE
II.7 — THEATER DANCE
II.8 — ESTRADA DANCE / POP DANCE

III.1 — DISCO DANCE
III.2 — DISCO SHOW DANCE
III.3 — DISCO FREESTYLE
III.4 — ACRO DANCE
III.5 — ACRO SHOW
III.6 — ACRO MODERN DANCE
III.7 — MAJORETTE PARADE
III.8 — MAJORETTE DANCE
III.9 — ROCK’N’ROLL FREE DANCE
III.10 — DANCE GYMNASTICS
III.11 — DANCE FITNESS / ZOOM-BA FIT
III.12 — DANCE FITNESS SHOW / ZOOM-BA SHOW
III.13 — SALSA SHOW

IV.1 — STREET SHOW
IV.2 — STREET DANCE THEATER
IV.3 — HIP-HOP
IV.4 — BREAK DANCE / BREAKING

V.1 — ETHNO MODERN
V.2 — NATIONAL FOLK DANCE — FAST
V.3 — NATIONAL FOLK DANCE — SLOW
V.4 — NATIONAL FOLK DANCE — SUITE
V.5 — BOLLYWOOD
V.6 — INDIAN DANCE
V.7 — FLAMENCO
V.8 — IRISH DANCE
V.9 — ORIENTAL BELLY DANCE
V.10 — ORIENTAL SHOW DANCE

VI.1 — LATIN SHOW — SOLO / GROUP
VI.2 — LADY SHOW
VI.3 — JAZZ-FUNK
VI.4 — K-POP DANCE

Each competition entry must be registered in the discipline that most accurately corresponds to its dominant technical foundation, movement principles and choreographic language.
Music, costume, stage image, the subject matter of the work, or the presence of individual elements from another technique do not, by themselves, determine the discipline.
Where an entry combines several techniques or stylistic influences, the determining factor is the technical and choreographic foundation that shapes:
the movement structure;
the quality of execution;
the characteristic vocabulary;
the musical and rhythmic organisation;
the stylistic identity of the competition entry.

The designation SHOW in the title of a discipline means that the competition entry must have a clearly defined stage-show format.
Depending on the particular discipline, the work may incorporate:
a theme or storyline;
dynamic development of the production;
setup, climax and resolution;
a distinctive stage image;
expressive or transformable costumes;
changes to individual costume elements during the performance;
props;
stage and visual effects;
formation changes;
other show elements.
The technical foundation of the respective discipline must be maintained.
The use of costumes, props or visual effects alone does not make an entry a Show performance.

Performers must use professional dance footwear appropriate to the technique and character of the selected discipline.
Barefoot performance is permitted in disciplines and productions where it forms part of the professional choreographic language or artistic concept, including Contemporary Dance, Modern Dance, Theater Dance and other appropriate forms.
The specific requirements of an individual discipline take precedence over this general rule.
Performances involving footwear with hard or metal contact surfaces must take place on a stage surface designed or specially protected for that type of footwear.
Footwear or technical elements that may damage the stage surface or create unsafe performance conditions are not permitted.

The costume must be appropriate to:
the performer’s age;
the discipline;
the character of the production;
stage aesthetics;
the artistic image.
The costume must not interfere with the safe execution of technical elements.

For performers under 10 years of age, particularly in disciplines featuring a pronounced stage-oriented, feminine, Oriental or Commercial style, including:

the costume must be strictly appropriate to the child’s age and consistent with the aesthetics of professional stage performance.
The following are not permitted:
an exposed abdomen or navel;
excessive exposure of the buttocks;
excessively revealing costume designs;
transparent elements that create an appearance of nudity;
an age-inappropriate stage image;
vulgar or excessively sexualised presentation.
The costume and stage image must maintain stage aesthetics, artistic coherence and age appropriateness.
A costume or stage image that is inappropriate for the performer’s age will be taken into account by the jury and may result in a lower score.

Safe stage props and theatrical replicas appropriate to the artistic concept of the production are permitted.
Examples include:
safe replica swords;
electric or imitation candles;
batons;
pom-poms;
safe hand-held stage props;
decorative and show elements.
The following are prohibited:
open flames;
real glass;
water and other liquids on stage;
confetti;
powders;
oils;
substances that may make the stage slippery;
objects or materials that may damage the stage;
elements that soil the stage or require additional cleaning and thereby disrupt the programme;
any props that create a danger to performers, staff, audience members or stage equipment.
Stage safety and the requirements of the particular theatre or performance venue take precedence.

REPERTOIRE · AUTHOR

FUNDAMENTAL DISTINCTION

REPERTOIRE

Repertoire refers to works from the classical choreographic heritage: existing productions, variations, dances and choreographic excerpts that are, or have historically been, part of the repertoire of professional ballet, opera and musical theatres.
An entry registered as Repertoire presents existing repertoire choreography, not a newly created original work.

AUTHOR

Author refers to an original choreographic work created by a choreographer within the technique and stylistic principles of the respective discipline.
An entry registered as Author is an independent choreographic creation and is not a reproduction of existing repertoire choreography.

A staged ballet composition for participants at introductory and developing levels, based on elements of classical dance and adapted ballet vocabulary.
This discipline is intended primarily for studio-based and recreational ballet training.
Footwear: soft ballet shoes.
Pointe: not permitted.
Levels: Debut / Premier.

Performance of a work or excerpt from the classical choreographic heritage using existing repertoire choreography.
The defining elements are academic classical technique, stylistic accuracy, musicality, coordination, lines and the character of the respective repertoire work.
Footwear: soft ballet shoes.
Pointe: not permitted.
An entry performed on pointe must be registered in the appropriate discipline within DANCE ON POINTE.

An original choreographic work based on academic classical technique and classical dance vocabulary.
Academic coordination, positions, lines, aplomb, turnout, musicality, jumping and turning technique, and the corresponding classical movement quality must remain the defining characteristics.
Footwear: soft ballet shoes.
Pointe: not permitted.

Original choreography based on academic classical technique, allowing greater freedom in the use and adaptation of classical vocabulary, movement and composition.
The classical technical foundation must remain recognisable, but strict adherence to the academic style of Classical Dance is not required throughout the work.
Unlike Neo-Classical Dance, Demi-Classical retains a more direct connection with traditional classical ballet aesthetics.
Footwear: soft ballet shoes.
Pointe: not permitted.

Performance of existing Character Dance repertoire belonging to the classical ballet or musical-theatre heritage.

The discipline is based on the academic theatrical adaptation of national and character dance vocabulary.

Footwear: professional character dance footwear appropriate to the repertoire.

Character Classical Dance differs from National Folk Dance primarily through the academic theatrical adaptation of national dance vocabulary.

Original choreography based on the technique and stylistic principles of Character Classical Dance.

National and character dance vocabulary must be artistically and technically developed within the traditions of professional ballet and musical theatre.

Footwear: professional character dance footwear appropriate to the choreography.

Original choreography based on academic classical ballet technique, developing classical vocabulary through contemporary movement, dynamics, musical and compositional approaches.

The classical technical foundation must remain recognisable.

Footwear: soft ballet shoes.

Pointe: not permitted.

A neoclassical work performed on pointe must be registered as NEO-CLASSICAL BALLET (ON POINTE).

DANCE ON POINTE

In all disciplines within this section, performance on pointe is a defining technical characteristic.

RECOMMENDATION

Choreography performed on pointe is not recommended for participants under 10 years of age.

Performance on pointe of a work or excerpt from the classical ballet heritage using existing repertoire choreography.

Footwear: pointe shoes for the relevant ballet role.

Original ballet choreography based on academic classical technique and intended for performance on pointe.

Classical ballet technique must remain the defining foundation of the work.

Footwear: pointe shoes.

Original neoclassical ballet choreography based on academic classical technique and pointe work.

Contemporary development of the classical choreographic language is permitted, provided that the academic ballet foundation is maintained.

Footwear: pointe shoes.

Contemporary & Modern Dance is a single competition discipline for works in Contemporary Dance and Modern Dance.

Contemporary and Modern remain distinct professional dance forms, each retaining its own technical and historical characteristics.

CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Contemporary Style involves an individual contemporary choreographic approach to the body, movement, space, weight, impulse, dynamics and interaction between performers.

Characteristic approaches may include:
floorwork;
weight transfer;
release principles;
impulse-based movement;
off-balance;
the use of different spatial levels;
contact improvisation;
partnering;
an individual contemporary choreographic language.

The presence of individual elements commonly associated with Contemporary does not, by itself, define a work as Contemporary.

The defining factors are the movement approach and the contemporary choreographic language of the production.

Sports acrobatics and acrobatic skills performed in their pure technical form are not permitted in Contemporary & Modern Dance.

Dance-based semi-acrobatic and expressive movement elements are permitted where they are adapted to Contemporary / Modern vocabulary and integrated into the choreography rather than presented as an independent acrobatic combination.

MODERN STYLE

Modern Style is based on historically established professional schools, systems and movement principles of Modern Dance.

Its historical foundations include the European tradition associated with Rudolf Laban, together with techniques and systems such as:

Graham · Humphrey–Limón · Horton · Cunningham

and other professional Modern Dance traditions.

The work must retain a professionally recognisable Modern Dance language.

COMPETITION CLASSIFICATION

Contemporary and Modern represent different professional approaches, but for:
Competition · Category Place · Ranking
they form one competition discipline:

CONTEMPORARY & MODERN DANCE

Jazz Modern Dance is a contemporary development of Jazz Dance in which a professional jazz technical foundation is combined with a freer contemporary artistic and choreographic language.

The Jazz foundation must remain recognisable throughout the work.

Characteristic principles include:

coordination;

isolations;

polycentric movement;

rhythm;

syncopation;

musical accents;

musical phrasing;

contractions;

active use of the torso, shoulder girdle and pelvis;

Jazz walks;

dance walks performed with flexed knees;

diagonal travelling combinations;

Jazz turns;

kicks;

jumps and leaps;

weight transfer;

floorwork;

off-balance;

dynamic contrasts;

Jazz performance quality.

Jazz Modern Dance may incorporate:

Classical Dance · Modern Dance · Contemporary Dance

and other original contemporary movement approaches.

Unlike traditional forms of Jazz Dance, Jazz Modern is a contemporary artistic development of the jazz dance vocabulary.

Jazz Dance is a professional dance discipline based on the characteristic movement principles and technical vocabulary of jazz dance.
The following must be clearly recognisable in the competition entry:
isolations;
polycentric movement;
coordination and independent use of different body centres;
active articulation of the torso, shoulder girdle and pelvis;
rhythm;
syncopation;
musical accents;
musical phrasing;
Jazz walks;
diagonal travelling combinations;
Jazz turns;
kicks;
jumps and leaps;
dynamic contrasts;
characteristic Jazz performance quality.
Jazz Dance includes, in particular:
Classical Jazz · Broadway Jazz · Retro Jazz · Cabaret Jazz · Afro-Jazz
and other traditional and professionally established forms of Jazz Dance.
Elements of Classical Ballet and other techniques may be incorporated, but they must not replace or dominate the Jazz foundation.
A work based predominantly on classical ballet technique without clearly identifiable Jazz movement principles does not belong in Jazz Dance.

Lyrical Dance is a separate stage dance discipline rooted in Jazz Dance and closely connected with the musical and emotional interpretation of a vocal work.

Its defining characteristics are:

a Jazz foundation;

musicality;

the connection between movement and musical phrasing;

the relationship between choreography and song lyrics;

emotional content;

expressive movement;

lines;

artistic interpretation of the vocal musical material.

Lyrical Dance choreography is developed in close relationship with the music, voice, lyrics and emotional content of the work.

Contemporary movement elements may be incorporated, but Lyrical Dance is not Contemporary Dance and is not defined by Contemporary technique.

Show Dance is a stage choreographic discipline based on Jazz Dance principles and intended to create a complete stage show performance.

The primary technical foundation is Jazz Dance.

Additional elements may include:

Classical Dance;

Modern Dance;

Contemporary Dance;

partner lifts;

contact improvisation;

acrobatic elements;

other professional stage dance techniques.

Its defining characteristics are:

show presentation;

dynamics;

dynamic development of the action;

spectacle;

originality;

stage expression;

visual impact on the audience;

a storyline or plot.

The production must demonstrate dramatic development:

setup · development · climax · resolution

The following are permitted:

props;

elaborate stage costumes;

costume transformations;

removal or alteration of individual costume elements during the performance;

visual effects;

stage structures;

other show elements.

All elements must enhance performance quality, dynamics and show impact.

GROUP & PRODUCTION RULE

In the following Nominations:

Small Group · Formation · Mix Formation · Mini Production · Big Production

all registered performers must be fully involved in the choreography, performance and production.

They are not required to move in unison or simultaneously throughout the work, but every registered performer must have a choreographic and stage-performance function.

Participants must not be used solely as:

a static background;

extras;

scenery;

technical crew for the entry.

PROPS & SHOW ELEMENTS

Where large props, structures or additional show elements are used, up to 15 seconds are allowed for their placement before the performance, in addition to the time taken for the official announcement of the entry.

Props and structures must be placed quickly and safely, without delaying the programme.

It is recommended that props, structures and visual elements be introduced, moved or transformed during the performance itself and form part of the overall show

Musical Dance is stage choreography in the style of Musical Theatre, combining dance, musicality, characterisation and acting expression.
The work may use:
Jazz Dance · Classical Ballet · Character Dance · Contemporary & Modern Dance
and other forms of stage dance.
The following are permitted:
recorded vocals;
spoken text;
stage dialogue.
Live vocals are permitted only with the prior approval of the Organising Committee and subject to the availability of suitable technical facilities.

Theater Dance is a complete stage choreographic composition constructed according to the principles of dramaturgy and possessing an internal artistic and conceptual structure.
It must be a complete dance-theatre work, not an isolated study or a collection of theatrical devices.
The production may use:
music;
soundscape;
voice;
spoken text;
silence;
sound effects;
props;
lighting;
scenography;
other theatrical means of expression.
Musical accompaniment is not mandatory.
The choreography and theatrical elements must form a coherent dramaturgical composition.
Barefoot performance is permitted where it forms part of the artistic and choreographic concept.

Estrada Dance / Pop Dance is stage-oriented variety and popular dance choreography created for concert presentation, musicality, expressive performance and a distinctive stage presence.
Different dance techniques and stylistic influences associated with contemporary variety entertainment, concert performance and popular stage culture may be combined.
Mixed-style stage works that do not fully meet the technical definition of another specialised discipline may also be entered in Estrada Dance / Pop Dance.

A dynamic dance discipline based on the characteristic technique of Disco Dance, high-intensity movement, tempo, rhythmic precision, coordination and musicality.

Disco choreography that retains the technical foundation of Disco Dance while incorporating a clearly defined show concept, stage image and dynamic development.
In accordance with the general SHOW principle, the production must have a clear stage theme or storyline, dynamics and visual impact.

A freer form of Disco Dance emphasising dynamics, technical variation, musicality and individual performance quality.

Acro Dance is a discipline in which acrobatics form the primary technical foundation, with acrobatic combinations linked together within a complete dance choreography.
The work must include a substantial amount of professionally executed acrobatic content.
Assessment considers:
technical accuracy in the execution of acrobatic elements;
body control;
safe execution and quality of technique;
transitions and connections between elements;
musicality;
choreographic composition;
stage performance quality.
Acrobatic elements may be connected through different dance techniques, including:
Classical Dance · Folk Dance · Jazz Dance · Hip-Hop · Commercial Dance
and other forms.
Acrobatic technique must remain the defining technical foundation of the discipline.

Acro Show is a stage-show discipline in which acrobatics form the primary technical foundation, with the aim of creating a visually striking stage show.
The work must have at least a clearly defined theme or storyline.
The following are permitted:
visually striking show costumes;
costume transformations;
changes to individual costume elements;
props;
visual effects;
formation changes;
other show elements.
A fully developed narrative structure is not mandatory, but the production must have a clear stage concept.
Acrobatic elements must remain the foundation of the entry, while the show elements enhance their stage presentation.

Acro Modern Dance is a discipline in which acrobatic elements form a primary technical component, with their connection, development and organisation shaped through contemporary dance approaches.
The work may use:
Contemporary Dance · Modern Dance · floorwork · contact work · weight transfer · modern movement principles
and other contemporary choreographic approaches.
The main distinction from Contemporary & Modern Dance is the presence of professional acrobatic technique as a substantial and defining component of the production.
Acrobatic elements must be organically connected through a contemporary choreographic language.

Majorette Parade is a parade-based discipline whose primary purpose is synchronised marching to music, together with formations and formation changes.
Its defining characteristics are:
marching / parade character;
synchronisation;
rhythmic precision;
formations;
formation changes;
group coordination;
musicality;
overall precision of the parade composition.
The following are permitted:
batons;
pom-poms;
other safe hand-held stage props.
The type of prop does not determine the discipline.
The defining factor is the parade character of the choreography and the predominance of marching over dance choreography.

Majorette Dance is a dance discipline in which a fully developed choreographic composition takes priority.

The primary dance foundation is Jazz Dance, which may be combined with:

acrobatic elements;

lifts;

jumps;

turns;

formations;

formation changes;

group structures;

pom-poms;

batons;

other safe hand-held props.

Complex lifts and group formations may be incorporated.

Unlike Majorette Parade, dance takes precedence over marching.

The type of prop used does not, by itself, determine the category.

A free-form stage dance discipline based on the characteristic dynamics, rhythm, energy and movement vocabulary of Rock’n’Roll Dance.
A freer choreographic approach is permitted, provided that a recognisable Rock’n’Roll foundation is maintained.

Dance Gymnastics is a rhythmic dance-gymnastics discipline combining gymnastic and aerobic elements with movement structured around music.
Its defining characteristics are:
rhythmic execution;
musicality;
gymnastic elements;
aerobic elements;
coordination;
flexibility;
lines;
dynamic organisation of movement.
Acrobatic elements are permitted, but acrobatics must not become the primary technical foundation of the production.
The character and complexity of the acrobatic content must distinguish the work from Acro Dance, in which professional acrobatic technique is the defining foundation.

Dance Fitness is a dance-fitness discipline based on dynamic rhythmic choreography and Dance Fitness principles.
Zoom-Ba Fit is retained as the previous name of this category.
Entries may be based on:
Zoom-Ba-style choreography;
Latin-based fitness choreography;
aerobic dance;
other Dance Fitness forms.
Its defining characteristics are:
rhythmic execution;
coordination;
dynamics;
musicality;
energy of movement;
a recognisable Dance Fitness movement foundation.

Dance Fitness Show is a stage-show discipline based on Dance Fitness choreography.

Zoom-Ba Show is retained as the previous name of this category.

Productions may be based on:

Zoom-Ba-style choreography;

Latin-based Dance Fitness;

aerobic dance;

other Dance Fitness forms.

The production must have a clearly defined show concept, theme or storyline and dynamic development.

The work may incorporate:

formations;

visually striking stage costumes;

costume transformations;

props;

a stage character or image;

visual elements;

other show elements.

The foundation must remain Dance Fitness choreography, enhanced through stage-show elements.

Salsa Show is a stage-show discipline based on recognisable Salsa vocabulary, characteristic Salsa rhythms and musicality.
Salsa must remain the defining technical and stylistic foundation of the production.
The entry must be vibrant, dynamic and expressive in performance.
The following are permitted:
a show concept;
a theme or storyline;
formation changes;
visually striking costumes;
transformations or changes to costume elements;
props;
other show elements.

Street Dance presented as a stage show with a clear concept, strong performance, dynamics, visual impact and choreographic structure.

Different Street Dance styles may be integrated, provided that an overall Street Dance foundation is maintained.

In accordance with the SHOW principle, the work must have a clear stage theme or storyline and dynamic development.

A theatrical production based on Street Dance vocabulary, combining Street Dance with dramaturgy, stage character and the development of action.

Street Dance must remain the primary movement and technical foundation.

Choreography based on the characteristic principles of Hip-Hop Dance, including:

groove · bounce · musicality · coordination

and the corresponding movement quality.

The use of individual Hip-Hop elements without a recognisable Hip-Hop foundation does not, by itself, establish the discipline.

Breaking is a separate discipline with its own characteristic technique and movement vocabulary.

The work may include:

top rock · footwork · freezes · power moves

and other technical elements of Breaking.

Ethno Modern is original contemporary choreography in which a national or ethnic motif, image or dance vocabulary is developed through contemporary dance techniques.

The work may use:

Contemporary Dance · Modern Dance · Jazz Modern Dance

and other contemporary choreographic techniques.

The discipline typically involves drawing on ethnic or national material from the choreographer’s own or another culture and giving it an original contemporary choreographic interpretation.

The national or ethnic motif must remain recognisable within the production, while the choreographic form itself is contemporary.

Where a traditional national dance form remains the primary foundation, the entry belongs in National Folk Dance.

Traditional or stage-adapted national folk dance with a fast, dynamic character.

National dance traditions from different countries and peoples may be represented.

Recognisable national folk dance vocabulary and the character of the respective culture must remain the foundation.

Traditional or stage-adapted national folk dance with a slow, lyrical, flowing or round-dance character.

National dance traditions from different countries and peoples may be represented.

National Folk Dance is grounded in national folk dance traditions.

It differs from Character Classical Dance in that it does not require an academic ballet-theatre adaptation of national dance vocabulary.

National Folk Dance — Suite is a complete choreographic composition based on a national folk dance tradition and combining different characters, rhythms and tempos of folk dance within one work.

The discipline is available for:

Solo · Duo · Trio · Group Nominations.

Within one Suite, the performer or performers must present different parts and characters of the selected national tradition — from slow to fast dance sections and rhythms.

For example, a solo performer may present both a slow and a fast section of the selected national dance tradition within one composition.

A Suite may combine:

Slow and Fast sections;

different folk rhythms;

different dance episodes;

different characters;

different dynamic sections;

national and folk motifs.

All parts must form one complete and coherent composition.

It is recommended that the Suite include a storyline or dramaturgical line based on a folk or national theme, connecting the different parts of the production.

The national dance vocabulary, character and stylistic features of the tradition being presented must remain the foundation of the entire composition.

Bollywood is a stage dance discipline based on the recognisable style of Indian cinema and contemporary Bollywood performance culture.

Bollywood choreography may combine elements of:

Indian Classical Dance;

Indian Folk Dance;

Bhangra;

contemporary stage choreography;

Jazz;

Hip-Hop;

Commercial Dance;

other fusion forms.

The defining factor is a recognisable Bollywood performance style, rather than the pure performance of a particular traditional or classical Indian form.

Works presenting Indian Classical, Traditional or Folk forms in their own right belong in INDIAN DANCE.

Indian Dance is a broad discipline for classical, traditional, folk and regional forms of Indian dance.

It includes, in particular:

Kathak

Bharatanatyam

Odissi

Kuchipudi

Kathakali

Manipuri

Mohiniyattam

Sattriya

Indian Folk Dance

other regional and traditional forms of Indian dance.

The performance must retain the technical, musical, movement and stylistic characteristics of the Indian dance tradition being presented.

Bollywood choreography must be registered separately in BOLLYWOOD.

Choreography based on the characteristic technique, musicality, rhythmic organisation, style and performance traditions of Flamenco.

Professional footwear must be appropriate to the selected form of Flamenco and meet the requirements of the stage surface.

Irish dance traditions and stage forms of Irish Dance, with their characteristic technique, rhythmic organisation and performance style.

Where professional hard shoes are used, the requirements for protecting the stage surface must be observed.

A separate discipline based on the characteristic technique, musicality, movement vocabulary and style of Oriental Belly Dance.

Safe stage props appropriate to the character of the production are permitted.

For performers under 10, the specific age-appropriate costume rule applies: the abdomen and navel must be covered; costumes must not expose the body excessively or create an appearance of nudity.

A separate stage-show discipline within Oriental Dance, maintaining a recognisable Oriental technical foundation while presenting a clearly defined choreographic and visual show concept.

The work may incorporate:

a theme or storyline;

props;

safe replica swords;

electric or imitation candles;

costume transformations;

visual elements;

other safe show elements.

Open flames, real glass, liquids, confetti and other materials that create hazards or soil the stage are prohibited.

The specific age-appropriate costume rules apply to performers under 10.

Latin Show is a broad stage discipline for Latin, Ballroom and Social Dance forms presented in a concert or show format.

The work may include, in particular:

Salsa

Bachata

Merengue

Cha-Cha-Cha

Samba

Rumba

Paso Doble

Jive

Tango

Waltz

other Latin, Ballroom and Social Dance forms.

Several dance forms may be combined within a single stage production.

Partner work is not mandatory.

Where Salsa is the primary and defining style and the entry is created specifically as a Salsa show performance, it may be registered in the separate discipline SALSA SHOW.

As a SHOW discipline, Latin Show must have a clear stage concept, dynamic development and an appropriate show presentation.

Lady Show is a commercial stage dance discipline emphasising stylised feminine movement vocabulary, musicality, coordination, stage image and performance quality.

The work may incorporate elements of:

Commercial Dance · Jazz-Funk · Heels technique

and other contemporary commercial dance forms, while retaining a coherent performance style.

As a SHOW discipline, the production must have a clear stage concept and show quality.

The specific age-appropriate costume and stage-image rules apply to performers under 10.

Jazz-Funk is a commercial stage dance discipline combining elements of Jazz, Funk, Hip-Hop and contemporary commercial choreography.

Characteristic qualities include:

musicality · accents · isolations · coordination · groove · dynamics · stage attitude · performance quality

Within Art Olympiad System, Jazz-Funk belongs to Commercial Dance, not to the technical Jazz Dance section.

For minor participants, costumes, stage image and movement must be age-appropriate and consistent with the aesthetics of professional stage performance.

Choreography in the style of contemporary K-Pop performance culture.

Its defining characteristics are:

recognisable K-Pop performance vocabulary;

synchronisation;

formations;

dynamics;

musicality;

precision;

stage presentation.

Using K-Pop music without the corresponding performance style does not, by itself, establish the discipline.

For minor participants, costumes and stage image must be age-appropriate.

DISCIPLINE SELECTION

When selecting a discipline, the following must be considered:

the dominant technical foundation;

the principal movement principles;

the choreographic language;

the musical and rhythmic organisation;

the character of the competition entry;

footwear requirements;

props, where they are a defining element;

the form of stage presentation.

Where an entry incorporates elements from several techniques, the presence of individual movements or elements from another discipline does not, by itself, justify reclassification.

The determining factor is the technical and choreographic language that defines the principal structure, movement quality and stylistic identity of the competition entry.

Any uncertainty regarding the correct Discipline must be clarified with the Organising Committee before the main registration deadline.

After the main registration deadline, participant-initiated changes of Discipline are not permitted, in accordance with GENERAL RULES.