Rules and Regulations 2011

Iloilo Dinagyang Festival
Dinagyang Dance Competition Official Rules and Regulations
I. GENERAL GUIDELINES

1. The Dinagyang dance competition shall have two major components:
1. Dance Showdown – the full presentation of the tribe’s repertoire in 4 judging areas
2. Street Dancing – the choreographed parade routine performed by each tribe as they travel from one judging area to the next.
2. There shall be four (4) judging areas for the Dance Showdown and at three (3) for the Street dancing, which will be designated by the Execom.

JUDGING AREA	STAGE LOCATION
1	Freedom Grandstand - J.M. Basa Street cor. Mapa St.
2	Provincial Capitol - Bonifacio Drive
3	Quezon Street cor Ledesma Street
4	Iznart Street in front of Grand Hotel

3. The number of judges per judging area shall be determined by the Execom.
4. The Judges shall elect from among themselves, the Chairman of the Board of Judges, who shall preside the DELIBERATION OF THE RESULTS.
5. The ranking system shall be employed (raw scores will be converted to ranks with the highest raw score as rank #1).
6. In case of a tie, the tribe that gets the most number of higher ranks shall be declared as the frontrunner.
7. The computation of the judges’ raw score shall be explained to all concerned. The Judging and Tabulation Committee shall be solely responsible for the computation of the scores in a close door manner.
8. The standing awards shall be as follows:

Major Awards

1. 1) Champion
2. 2) 1st Runner-Up
3. 3) 2nd Runner-Up
4. 4) 3rd Runner-Up
5. 5) 4th Runner-Up

Minor Awards

1. 1) Best in Performance
2. 2) Best in Choreography
3. 3) Best in Music
4. 4) Best in Costume
5. 5) Best in Street dancing

Special awards (No bearing for the major awards)

1. Best Choreographer: The winner in the “best in choreography minor award”
2. Best Musical Director: The winner in the “best in music minor award”
3. Best Costume Designer: The winner in the “best in costume minor award”
4. Best in Discipline (Shall be based upon the compliance to the rules and regulations provided for in the contract and shall be rated by the Tribes Committee Chairman).
5. Compliance to rules and regulations (80 points)
6. Attendance to meetings, church activities and other requirements by the committee (20 points)
7. Best Headdress
8. Design, Creativity and Uniqueness 30 points
9. Craftsmanship 30 points
10. Use of indigenous materials 20 points
11. Visual impact 20 points

9. The criteria of the contest shall be as follows:

Distribution of Weighted Ranks:
Dance Showdown	80%
Street Dance	20%
TOTAL	100%
A. Dance Showdown
Performance	30 pts.
Choreography	30 pts.
Costume *	20 pts.
Music	20 pts.
TOTAL	100%
* Display (10% (weighted rank)
Design, Creativity and Uniqueness	30 pts.
Craftsmanship	30 pts.
Use of indigenous materials	20 pts.
Visual impact	20 pts.
TOTAL	100%
Actual Performance (10% (weighted rank)
Visual impact	40 pts.
Appropriateness	30 pts.
Durability	30 pts.
TOTAL	100%
B. Street Dance
Performance	35 pts
Choreography	35 pts.
Energy level	20 pts.
Orderliness	10 pts.
TOTAL	100%
C. Best Headdress
Design, Creativity and Uniqueness	30 pts.
Craftsmanship	30 pts.
Use of indigenous materials	20 pts
Visual impact	20 pts.
TOTAL	100%

Costumes must be submitted on January 21, 2010, from 8AM to 5 PM, at the Grand Hotel, Iznart St., Iloilo City. Pls. take note of the following:

1. The Judging committee will provide a uniform stand for all tribes. No need to bring a stand.
2. NO LIVE MODELS for the costume. This will not be allowed inside the Judging area.
3. All sets of costumes must be displayed. Pictures of the costumes will be taken at 5PM. on January 21, 2009 and this will serve as the final set.
4. Only costumes of the dancing warriors will be included in the judging.
The tribes would be required to submit a short synopsis of the presentation and description of the costumes indicating the indigenous materials being used in formats to be provided by the Judging Committee on or before January 21, 2009. Those who would need help in their synopsis may inquire from the Judging Committee or from other tribe managers. Judging of the complete final costume will be on January 22, 2010 starting at 2:00 p.m. 10. Components of the criteria:
1. a. Choreography
2. i. Concept and relevance to the theme.
3. ii. Clarity of ideas presented.
4. iii. Composition (Artistic balance and arrangement).
5. b. Performance (Execution and Interpretation)
6. i. Mastery
7. ii. Unity and precision
8. iii. Skills and techniques
9. iv. Discipline
10. v. Dynamics (expression)
11. c. Costume
12. i. Visual impact
13. ii. Appropriateness of the presentation
14. iii. Durability during the presentation
15. d. Music
16. i. Rhythmic variety
17. ii. Instrumental arrangement
18. iii. Expressive and balance
19. iv. Appropriatenessv
20. v. Mastery and precision
21. e. Energy level
22. i. Endurance and sustained quality performance
23. f. Orderliness
24. i. Discipline, clarity of formation and effective use of props
11. The decision of the judges shall be final and unappealable. 12. The organizers will not be held responsible for any untoward events that would result due to hazardous choreography or the use of facilities, props or paraphernalia by the participating tribe. 13. Strict compliance to the rules and regulations must be observed. Sanctions shall be applied on specific areas as described in the rules and regulations. 14. In cases not covered by the rules and regulations, the Judging Committee is empowered to promulgate decisions. II. Rules for the Dance Competition A. Dance Showdown 1. The composition of the tribe: 1-A. Shall be a minimum of FORTY EIGHT (48) dancing warrior performers; this would include tribe leaders and choreographers who are performing. 1-B. A minimum of THIRTY (30) drummers and other instrumentalists 1-C. The actual headcount of the warriors and drummers of each tribe in every judging area shall be conducted by the TECHNICAL COMMITTEE BEFORE THE CONTEST. - Violation of the aforementioned rules (1-A and 1-B) shall mean a ONE (1) point deduction for every performer less than FORTY EIGHT (48) and every drummer/instrumentalist less than THIRTY (30). - The point deduction for the violation in the number of performers shall be in the CHOREOGRAPHY CRITERION of every judge in the area where the violation took place. - The point deduction for the violation in the number of drummers/instrumentalists shall be in the MUSIC CRITERION of every judge in the area where the violation took place. 1-D. Each tribe is allowed only 200 back-up persons with I.D.’s and only three vehicles not bigger than L300 van. Tricycles and trisikads are considered vehicles. The vehicles will be indicated with an IDFI Card with numbers from 1-3. 2. Performance time: 2-A. A total of EIGHT (8) MINUTES which would include entrance, setting of props, and performance. This shall be divided as follows: - entrance and setting-up of props ( one (1) minute). - performance ( seven (7) minutes) 3. Timing of the Performance: 3-A. ENTRANCE AND EXIT 3-A1. A STARTING LINE MARKER shall be in a designated place visible to the STAGE TIMERS in every performance area. The tribes shall take position before the STARTING LINE while preparing for the entrance. 3-A2. The timing starts when the PERFORMERS (performers and other dancers) and or PROPS would go beyond the STARTING LINE. 3-A3. The Official Timer in the stage will be raising a GREEN FLAG while the tribe is preparing before the STARTING LINE MARKER and will bring it down once the performers or props would go beyond the starting line signifying the start of the timing of the performance. The playing of the drums and other instruments, or reading of a synopsis would also signify the start of the performance. 3-A4. At the end of the seventh minute (7th minute), the timer shall raise the YELLOW FLAG, as a warning for the tribe that it has one more minute left to finish the performance. 3-A5. At the end of the eight minute ( 8th minute) the timer shall raise the RED FLAG signifying the end of the performance. The tribe should start their exit indicated by their movement towards the exit side of the performance area. If the tribe still performs after the 8th minute then an over time will be counted for every 30 seconds with a deduction of 1 point ( per 30 seconds; 8 minutes and 29 seconds NO DEDUCTION) in the total score of the performance criterion of every judge in the area where the violation occurred. The exit move will not be counted as overtime. 3-A6. The entrance of the Drummers and other instrumentalists, as well as the Banner bearer, into the performance area for proper placement will not be included in the timing. 4. During the performance, tribe managers, choreographers and other members of the training staff will not be allowed to coach or direct the performance. They must not stay in front and will be allowed only at the sides and back. A deduction of 1 (1) POINT will be meted to the tribe for this violation. This deduction shall be in the total score obtained in the CHOREOGRAPHY CRITERION in every judge where the violation has taken place. 5. Flyers, any information materials and announcements of any form which can possibly influence the judges’ decision shall not be allowed during the performance. A deduction of 5 POINTS will be meted to the tribe for this violation. This deduction shall be in the total score obtained in the CHOREOGRAPHY CRITERION in every judge where the violation has taken place. 6. The tribe must carry a lead identification arch/board bearing its registered name, designated contestant number and the Sto. Niño. 7. The presentation shall be free interpretation: 7-A. All performers ( MALE OR FEMALE) for the ATI DANCE, including BACK UP dancers, shall have the exposed parts of their bodies painted with a DARK BROWN color. LEOTARDS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. Sleeveless shirts are allowed for the female dancers. - Violation of the aforementioned rule (7-A) would mean ONE (1) point deduction for every performer with violation in the CRITERION of COSTUME of every judge in the area where the violation took place. 7-B. Completed costume must include WEAPONS ( bow and arrow, spear, bolo or knife) and SHIELD and at least 2 indigenous materials must be incorporated. 7-C. Drummers should be in uniform, may or may not be in dark brown body paint. However, the drummers are not included in the costume rating. 7-D. Drums and other percussion instruments must be the dominant basic instruments. Other indigenous instruments ( e.g. bamboo flute ) and Dinagyang pipes will be allowed. The use of trumpets and other related brass wind instruments, etc., and those which are not of indigenous materials are not allowed. The drummers/instrumentalists should not use any riser or platforms in the dance showdown area. 7-E. Musical accompaniment must be live and shall not use any electrical amplifying device such as sound systems. Taped music will not be allowed. - Violation of the aforementioned rules (7-D and 7-E) would mean ONE (1) point deduction in the CRITERION of MUSIC of every judge in the area where the violation took place. 7-F. Ati chants or chanting are encouraged as this will enhance the musical variety of the performance. 7-G. Religiosity with the Sto Nino as the centerpiece must be integrated in the choreography. The theme of the celebration should be embodied in the choreography and performance. 7-H. Dance steps that unduly endanger the safety of the dancers, especially children must be avoided. Barefoot dancers are discouraged. 7-I. The use of props and risers are allowed. 7-Ia. Platform props : 5 feet high and 15 feet long (combined length; maybe divided in small pieces) 7-Ib. Use of flames, pyrotechnics are not allowed. Smoke machines are allowed. - Violation of the aforementioned rules ( 7-I1 and 7-12) would mean ONE (1) point deduction in the CRITERION of CHOREOGRAPHY of every judge in the area where the violation took place. B. Street dance B-1. Each tribe must have a parade routine of choreographed FORWARD MOVING STREET DANCE to be performed in designated areas. B-2. There will be designated areas for the START and END for the STREET DANCING where the tribes will be judged.

AREA	START DRUMMING	START OF CONTEST	END OF CONTEST
1	Aldeguer (City Square)	Arsenal St. (RCBC)	Solis Sts. (Land Bank)
2	Valeria (Skywalk)	Cor. Gen. Luna–Quezon( Mercury)	Cor.Quezon-Delgado (Narita)
3	Valeria ( St. Paul bakery)	Iznart- Ledesma (Socorro)	Iznart- De Leon (Metrobank)

KASADYAHAN

GUIDELINES FOR KASADYAHAN COMPETITION

1. The competition is open to all municipalities in Panay, specifically, those with festivals in their own locality. However, public and private schools, colleges and universities are invited to participate. Registration starts on November 9, 2009 and ends December 14, 2009. Registration of participants is on first come first serve basis. Only top 15 shall be given a subsidy. 2. The composition of the tribe/contingent must be within the minimum of fifty (50), maximum of seventy (70) dancers/performers, Maximum of twenty (20) costumed props men in black, and thirty (30) instrumentalists. 3. The dance entry must depict a festival of a locality through a dance drama. Schools may choose from any of the festivals in Panay as their presentation. Dance movements and costume must be suited to the given concept. live music/tape recorded music maybe used. Each competing group must carry its own Theme: It must be clearly shown & expressed in the storyline. 4. The presentation shall not be less than seven (7) minutes and not more than nine (9) minutes including entrance and exit. The first step and movements of the performers starts the time of the performance. A deduction of one (1) point shall be made for performance with less than seven (7) minutes and for every one minute of performance that exceeds the limit. This shall be made in the specific judging area where overtime has occurred. 5. Choreographed movements should not be hazardous on the performer. Safety measures should be observed. 6. The use of risers and platform is allowed, however, they should not more than ten (10) feet in height and forty (40) feet in width. Group performers using props as their background and as part of the performance should not be more than ten (10) feet in height. Violation of guideline no. 5 would mean 5 point deduction in every judging area. 7. The contesting group shall perform in four (4) judging areas in carousel form. JUDGING AREA/STAGE

JUDGING AREA/STAGE	LOCATION
1	Freedom Grandstand - J.M. Basa Street cor. Mapa St.
2	Provincial Capitol - Bonifacio Drive
3	Quezon Street cor Ledesma Street
4	Iznart Street in front of Grand Hotel

They shall maintain discipline/orderliness while parading in these areas. DRUMS SHALL NOT BE THE DOMINANT MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS TO DIFFERENTIATE THE KASADYAHAN MUSIC FROM DINAGYANG. However, indigenous musical instruments are encouraged, i.e. bamboo, wood. String and wind instruments may be used. Violation of guideline No. 6 would mean deduction of five (5) points from the total score of every judge in all judging areas. 8. The entries must be properly identified with 2x4 feet rectangular placard showing the registration number and name (front and back) 9. Timing of the Performance: ENTRANCE AND EXIT: 9-A. A STARTING LINE MARKER shall be in designated place visible to the stage timers in every performance area. The participating group shall take position before the starting line while preparing for the entrance. 9-B. The timing starts when the performers, Props and risers go beyond the starting line 9-C. The official timer on stage shall raise the green flag while the tribe prepares before the starting line and will bring the flag down once the performers go beyond the starting line signifying the start of the performance. 9-D. On the eight minute, the timer shall raise the yellow flag, to signify that one minute is left and that the tribe should finish the performance and start to exit. 9-E. On the ninth minute, the timer shall raise the red flag to signify the end of the performance. The fiirst person to step on the exit line shall be the basis of the exit. An overtime will be counted for every one minute of delay with the deduction of one point from the total score of the performance criterion of every judge in the area where the violation occurred. Street dance (in between judging areas) 1. Each contingent must have a parade routine of choreographed street dance to be performed in designated areas. 2. There will be designated areas for the START and END of the STREET DANCING competition where the contingent will be judged. 3. Common music shall be used (“Hala Bira Iloilo”). The Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, Inc. shall provide this music.

Street Dance Stretch	Start	End
A	J.M. Basa cor. Arsenal Streets
B	Gen. Luna cor. Quezon Streets	Quezon cor. Solis Sts.
C	Ledesma cor Iznart St.	Iznart cor De Leon st.

Note: 1. Reading of synopsis is no longer allowed however a one paragraph synopsis description of the contingent’s presentation must be submitted to the Committee Chairman , Kasadyahan 2010 , DR. EDEN D. DERIADA, during the final release of the subsidy. 2. New entrants shall receive One Hundred Thousand Pesos(P100,000.00) subsidy from IDFI, however, they may get sponsors to help subsidize the expenses of their tribe. Those who have participated in previously regardless of the number of years shall receive One Hundred Twenty Thousand Pesos (P120,000.00). II – CRITERIA FOR 2010 KASADYAHAN CONTEST

A. Area Performance (100%)
1. Choreography (dance variation and formation suitability of the dance movements to the concept/theme)	25%
2. Performance (showmanship, mastery, unity)	30%
3. Theme/Concept (adherence to the theme)	15%
4. Production Design	30%
Music	10%
Costume	10%
Props	10%
TOTAL	100%
B. STREET DANCE (100%)
1. Endurance	30%
2. Choreography	25%
3. Performance (showmanship, mastery, unity	30%
4. Production Design	15%
Music	5%
Costume	5%
Props	5%
TOTAL	100%
TOTAL	100%