aapc prima diva
*lipsync - floorflow - prop princess*
TIMELINE
Entries Open February 1st 2021
Entries Close 5 weeks prior to each state competition (dates to be confirmed)
QLD Heat (TBC) June 5th
NSW Heat (TBC) June 25th
SA Heat (TBC) July 10th
VIC Heat (TBC) August 21st
GRAND FINALS September 11th (SA)
ONLINE - Entry opens: June 1st
Entry closes: October 31st
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
AAPC is aimed at amateur competitors (non-professional. Up and coming, beginner performers and semi established)
Competitors may be studio or self taught. 6-8 finalists per division will be chosen to compete in the finals.
Entrants may compete again in the same division to defend their title.
HOW TO ENTER
To enter, Contestants are required to submit an application form, $40 application fee and supply 1 professional photograph along with a video entry in the first instance.
Top scoring entrants will be invited to compete in the heats, and winners from the finalists, Grand Finals.
Online – Submit application form with 2 videos (Introduction and Performance), $25 fee and promotional photograph.
Entry Videos:
ALL PHOTOS/VIDEO MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED WITH CATEGORY AND ENTRANT NAME.
Competitor entry videos will be considered pre-qualifying heats section. The video must be well lit, with the performer and stage area/pole easily visible. The video may not be edited in any way. It must show a continuous performance of the applicant for a minimum of 2.5 minutes. Videos with footage exceeding 5 mins will not be viewed beyond this point. Video entry must be clearly labelled with the year of apply, ‘AAPC PRIMA DIVA Entry’, Performer name and division applying for. Videos may be uploaded to youtube/vimeo or dropbox, and link sent to organiser; or you can burn to a disc/USB and post. Videos may be studio or previous performance. Video entries (heats) will be judged in the first instance by the Organiser and a panel of judges. The top ranking competitors from each division will be invited to compete in SA for the live finals competition. If you are a successful finalist you will receive a registration pack and you will be notified of further details closer to the date.
ONLINE ONLY
The video must be well lit, with the performer and stage area/pole easily visible.
Videos may be edited, but must show continuous flow of dance/trick work. Videos may be uploaded to youtube/vimeo or dropbox, and link sent to organiser. Videos may be studio or previous studio performance, but previous professional competitions will not be accepted. It is expected videos will be in full costume and HMUA. Video entries will be judged in the first instance by the Organiser and a panel of judges.
Division breakdowns: (applicable for both live and online)
AAPC’s Prima Lip sync Diva
Contestants must perform a lip sync style performance. Music is contestant choice.
AAPC’s Prima Floor Diva
Show us your floor flow with this division solely for floor work.
AAPC’s Prima Prop Diva
Here’s the division to show off your prop skills! Fan dance? Poi? Chair work? Anything except fire, live animals and rig work is what we’re looking for!
ROUTINE REQUIREMENTS
SECTION INFORMATION
This parade will be a 1 minute introduction with contestant choice of background music, and written bio read by MC.
Prima Lip sync Diva
Contestants must perform a lip sync style performance. Music is contestant choice.
Prima Floor Diva
Show us your floor flow with this division solely for floor.
Prima Prop Diva
Here’s the division to show off your prop skills! Fan dance? Poi? Chair work? Anything except fire, live animals and rig work is what we’re looking for!
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6.i Routine Components
The performance is a routine of competitor’s choice and choreography. Please use trigger warnings if you have strong themes.
Length Parade/Introduction = 1.00 minute
Routine lengths for all divisions = Minimum 3.00 min - Maximum 5.00 min
HEAT //GRAND FINAL & ONLINE
There will be 2 sections to the competition
SCORING BREAKDOWN
Parade /30
Parade/Introduction: Cohesion of outfit and presence, Confidence, Presentation, Concept
Performance /70
Performances may be in any style the competitor chooses (IE- Storytelling, Contemporary, Comedy, Artistic, Hiphop, Themed, Exotic etc)
TECHNICAL ABILITY /40
/10 Fluidity and Transitioning - Does the whole routine flow smoothly or feel start/stop
/10 Strength and Control - Does the performer showcase the routine with ease?
/10 Lines and Extensions - Posture, Point, Full extension, Clean lines
/10 Full Execution - Moves cleanly executed and fully completed. Adhere to times.
ARTISTIC IMPRESSION /30
/10 Costuming and Props - Does the theme fit together, Effort, Overuse of props?
/5 Musicality - Cohesion of music, moves and theme
/5 Dance/Theatrics - Included use of theme
/5 Creativity and Originality - Uniqueness in presentation
/5 Stage Presence - Awareness of audience/judges, Eye contact/Engagement, Xfactor
Entries Open February 1st 2021
Entries Close 5 weeks prior to each state competition (dates to be confirmed)
QLD Heat (TBC) June 5th
NSW Heat (TBC) June 25th
SA Heat (TBC) July 10th
VIC Heat (TBC) August 21st
GRAND FINALS September 11th (SA)
ONLINE - Entry opens: June 1st
Entry closes: October 31st
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
AAPC is aimed at amateur competitors (non-professional. Up and coming, beginner performers and semi established)
Competitors may be studio or self taught. 6-8 finalists per division will be chosen to compete in the finals.
Entrants may compete again in the same division to defend their title.
HOW TO ENTER
To enter, Contestants are required to submit an application form, $40 application fee and supply 1 professional photograph along with a video entry in the first instance.
Top scoring entrants will be invited to compete in the heats, and winners from the finalists, Grand Finals.
Online – Submit application form with 2 videos (Introduction and Performance), $25 fee and promotional photograph.
Entry Videos:
ALL PHOTOS/VIDEO MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED WITH CATEGORY AND ENTRANT NAME.
Competitor entry videos will be considered pre-qualifying heats section. The video must be well lit, with the performer and stage area/pole easily visible. The video may not be edited in any way. It must show a continuous performance of the applicant for a minimum of 2.5 minutes. Videos with footage exceeding 5 mins will not be viewed beyond this point. Video entry must be clearly labelled with the year of apply, ‘AAPC PRIMA DIVA Entry’, Performer name and division applying for. Videos may be uploaded to youtube/vimeo or dropbox, and link sent to organiser; or you can burn to a disc/USB and post. Videos may be studio or previous performance. Video entries (heats) will be judged in the first instance by the Organiser and a panel of judges. The top ranking competitors from each division will be invited to compete in SA for the live finals competition. If you are a successful finalist you will receive a registration pack and you will be notified of further details closer to the date.
ONLINE ONLY
The video must be well lit, with the performer and stage area/pole easily visible.
Videos may be edited, but must show continuous flow of dance/trick work. Videos may be uploaded to youtube/vimeo or dropbox, and link sent to organiser. Videos may be studio or previous studio performance, but previous professional competitions will not be accepted. It is expected videos will be in full costume and HMUA. Video entries will be judged in the first instance by the Organiser and a panel of judges.
Division breakdowns: (applicable for both live and online)
AAPC’s Prima Lip sync Diva
Contestants must perform a lip sync style performance. Music is contestant choice.
AAPC’s Prima Floor Diva
Show us your floor flow with this division solely for floor work.
AAPC’s Prima Prop Diva
Here’s the division to show off your prop skills! Fan dance? Poi? Chair work? Anything except fire, live animals and rig work is what we’re looking for!
ROUTINE REQUIREMENTS
SECTION INFORMATION
- Introduction Parade
This parade will be a 1 minute introduction with contestant choice of background music, and written bio read by MC.
- Modern routine - Routine lengths: upto 5 mins, minimum 3 minutes.
Prima Lip sync Diva
Contestants must perform a lip sync style performance. Music is contestant choice.
Prima Floor Diva
Show us your floor flow with this division solely for floor.
Prima Prop Diva
Here’s the division to show off your prop skills! Fan dance? Poi? Chair work? Anything except fire, live animals and rig work is what we’re looking for!
.
6.i Routine Components
The performance is a routine of competitor’s choice and choreography. Please use trigger warnings if you have strong themes.
Length Parade/Introduction = 1.00 minute
Routine lengths for all divisions = Minimum 3.00 min - Maximum 5.00 min
HEAT //GRAND FINAL & ONLINE
There will be 2 sections to the competition
- Parade/Introduction
- Performance
SCORING BREAKDOWN
Parade /30
Parade/Introduction: Cohesion of outfit and presence, Confidence, Presentation, Concept
Performance /70
Performances may be in any style the competitor chooses (IE- Storytelling, Contemporary, Comedy, Artistic, Hiphop, Themed, Exotic etc)
TECHNICAL ABILITY /40
/10 Fluidity and Transitioning - Does the whole routine flow smoothly or feel start/stop
/10 Strength and Control - Does the performer showcase the routine with ease?
/10 Lines and Extensions - Posture, Point, Full extension, Clean lines
/10 Full Execution - Moves cleanly executed and fully completed. Adhere to times.
ARTISTIC IMPRESSION /30
/10 Costuming and Props - Does the theme fit together, Effort, Overuse of props?
/5 Musicality - Cohesion of music, moves and theme
/5 Dance/Theatrics - Included use of theme
/5 Creativity and Originality - Uniqueness in presentation
/5 Stage Presence - Awareness of audience/judges, Eye contact/Engagement, Xfactor
