Float and Marching Judging Criteria

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CategoryDescription Characteristic is evident/met
Very StronglyStronglyModeratelyWeaklyNot at all
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Floats. Judged prior to parade start at 0830.
ThemeHow well the float fits the theme of the parade.
OriginalityCreativeness and originality of the float.
CraftsmanshipAttention to detail and design, fit and finish of the float.
MaterialsEffective use of local materials
DifficultyDifficulty of construction, level of effort
Floats in motion and marching. Judged during the parade from Pohnpei state capitol hill location.
MovementItems or people that move; whether dancers, objects on a float, or marchers; are well used and coordinated
ColorGood and appropriate use of color on float and marchers
CostumingIncludes display of traditional cultural attire
Team spiritGroup members show spirit and liveliness, enthusiasm, stamina, and energy
Friendship gestureAs culturally appropriate, group members make eye contact, smile, engage those watching the parade

Dance Judging Criteria

Team: ____________________________________________________

CategorySubcategoryDescription Characteristic is evident/met
Very StronglyStronglyModeratelyWeaklyNot at all
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ChoreographyVarietyDance exhibits a variety of dance positions and movements as appropriate to the dance form
DifficultyDifficulty and continuity of the movement combinations
TimingDance movements are synchronized, coordinated, coherent, dancers are on the beat
Posture, positionDancers posture and positions are aligned, smooth transitions between movement and postures, postures are uniform where appropriate
AttireCostumesCulturally, traditionally authentic, add to performance
VocalsProjectionVocalizations include good projection, can be clearly heard
ParticipationWhere the vocalization is a song/chant sung/chanted by all the dancers, everyone is singing/chanting
PresenceTeam spiritDancers show confidence, stamina, energy, stage presence, the dance is impressive and entertaining

Cultural Presentation/Performance

This section is under development

As an alternative to a dance number, a team can choose to do a cultural performance or presentation. These might include a musical pPerformance without dance, traditional dress, storytelling, folk tales, handicrafts done live on stage, traditional food preparation, traditional medicine, enacted biography of a prominent cultural figure, traditional skills. The same time limit as applied to the dance applies to this category. Teams should choose to either perform a dance or a presentation, not both. [Credit to Gary Bloom for the text.]

CategoryDescription Characteristic is evident/met
Very StronglyStronglyModeratelyWeaklyNot at all
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MaterialsTraditional materials and tools used in cultural presentation
EducationalCultural presentation/performance is well informative and educational
ProjectionVocalizations include good projection, can be clearly heard
ClarityCultural presentation/performance is well explained
CostumingIncludes display of traditional cultural attire
EnergyGroup members show spirit and liveliness, enthusiasm
AuthenticityPresentation/performance is authentic to the culture.