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HEAD OF EAST ACRO CHOREO
BALLET
Classical & Repertoire
CLASSICAL Characteristics and Movement: CLASSICAL ballet is the most formal of the ballet styles, adhering to traditional ballet technique. Classical refers to any of the traditional styles of ballet with formalized movements and body positioning to allow the dancer to move with grace, precision, and flowing movements, illustrating graceful ethereal qualities, and unique features and technique such as pointe work, turned out legs, and high extensions. The stylistic variations of classical ballet relate to the area of origin, distinguishing between Russian, French, British, and Italian ballet. The Vaganova method, named after Agrippina Vaganova, and the Cecchetti method, named after Enrico Ceccetti, are Russian and Italian respectively, and are derived from the original French method. Classical
Classical Ballet is the most formal of the ballet styles; it adheres to traditional ballet technique.
Dancers must perform original choreography with classical music. ONLY 100% own/original choreography in classical section – NO repertoire pieces, themes, costuming, or music (even with own/original choreography). Dancers may enter either repertoire or classical or BOTH.
REPERTOIRE Characteristics and Movement: The term REPERTOIRE generally describes a catalogue or list of the traditional compositions that a company performs. In ballet, the term refers to an entire ballet story (such as ‘Nutcracker’), or a non-narrative ballet (such as Les Sylphides) and includes variations or shorter pieces within the ballet (such as a solo part or pas de deux). Variations are performed with traditional chorography, although there may be differences in staging/adaptations. Variations showcase the dancer’s technical skill (turns/leaps) and artistry while highlighting a specific character or emotion within a ballet’s narrative.
Dancers may perform any repertoire. ONLY repertoire pieces in repertoire section – ONLY original choreography in classical section. Dancers may enter either repertoire or classical or BOTH.
See examples HERE and HERE and HERE
SHOWDANCE
Show Dance in the broadest sense is based either on any Jazz/Lyrical, Ballet and/or Modern and Contemporary dance technique. Other dance disciplines can also be incorporated but cannot dominate. The dancer's personal interpretation should be clearly evident when using any of these disciplines or styles. Show Dance allows the use of lifts (except for Children), acrobatics, props, lip-sync and other theatrical effects. All Show Dance presentations shall be based on a concept, story, theme or idea. There must be a title of the Show. The concept, story, theme or idea must be fully understandable and will be expressed by means of dance movements that adhere to the piece being presented, along with being creative, imaginative and original. The piece must have Show Value and entertain the audience.
Acrobatic movements are permitted as outlined in General Provisions of Performing Arts. Acrobatic movements will be evaluated under show criteria and must never dominate and must be in harmony with the idea or theme. Stage props are permitted as outlined under General Provisions of Performing Arts. Musicality, variety of dance and patterns, originality, total performance and individual choreography will be evaluated. It is very important to present harmony of idea, music, dance, choreography, costume and props in the presentation, as the entire image will be used in evaluating the performance.
Difference between Showdance and Jazz
The difference between Show Dance and Jazz is very difficult, but not impossible, to define. Jazz Dance styles range from the early 1920s to the present, and most Jazz Dance pieces are created using pure dance without consideration to theme or story. This is an ever-evolving Performing Art dance, and one could very readily argue the point that all of the Street dances contain some elements of Jazz. How do we draw the line between Jazz and Street Dance? Definitely the music. The music dictates the style. Does that mean that Hip-Hop or Break Dance music cannot be used in a Jazz piece? No, because the style of the dance dictates what discipline it actually is. Therefore, a Jazz Dance piece can be done to Hip-Hop, Break Dance or Electric Boogie music, but never a Hip-Hop, Break Dance or Electric Boogie to Jazz music. Since there is no specific style of music identifiable as Jazz Dance or Show Dance, music cannot be used to determine if the discipline is correct. However: the difference in styles can be used to make this determination. Although Show Dance pieces may be based on a theme or story, there are many variables that exist. A Show Dance piece can be based on emotions, color and design, or even one word, such as ‘devastation’ or ‘jubilation.’ Jazz Dance does not have to convey any of the above criteria, and may be done based on pure dance only. For instance, a piece danced to ‘Bolero’ might be based on movement formation, color and costume. Another piece danced to the same or different music might be built on a theme of floating dancers, be enhanced by costume de- sign and originality, and feature terrific use of the music. Would a piece danced to ‘Bolero’ do well in a Jazz Dance competition? The answer to that would be in the eyes of the beholder, but a strong Jazz Dance piece would certainly give such a piece a run for its money if the former was not based on true Jazz technique.
Lyrical or Modern may be the base technique for either Show Dance or Jazz Dance. It all depends on how much of a ‘show’ the piece really is. A straight lyric piece, performed in a Show Dance division to Whitney Houston, without a theme or story line, would not do very well, because the show value of the 4-D system would receive a low mark. When judging an IDO competition where the 3-D system of separate evaluations is used for technique, composition and image, the show quality of the routine may enter into all three of these separate dimensions. The ability to use technique to enhance the theme or story being told is very important. The choreography and the way the dancer performs it must be of show quality, and the image that the dancer creates is also very important to the show value of a given piece. But Adjudicators should not be influenced by the show value of a Jazz Dance routine. Their marks for technique should be based purely on technique, choreography purely on choreography, and image marks should be based on the total look of the performer
JAZZ
Jazz Dance Styles:
Primitive: This dance form stemmed from early African Folk Dances that were done by slaves brought to America from Africa, West Indies, Cuba, Panama and Haiti.
Early: Originated via the music of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Dances included the Two-Step or Cakewalk, and later became the Grizzly Bear, Bunny Hug, Turkey Trot, and Texas Tommy. This evolved into the fast music and dances of the 1920’s, the One-Step, Lindy Hop, Charleston and Black Bottom.
Musical Comedy / Theatre Jazz: These forms of Jazz became very popular via movies / theatre during the 1930s and 1940s. Many dance forms were incorporated in Musical Comedy Jazz. Ballet with “On Your Toes”, and Modern Dance in “Oklahoma” and “Brigadoon”. During the 1950s and 1960s, dance became an integral part of telling the story in Musical Theatre, as illustrated in musicals such as “Flower Drum Song”, “Destry Rides Again”, “West Side Story” and “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”. In 1978, the musical “Dancing” showed that the songs and books were secondary to the dancing; in fact, they are almost non-existent.
Contemporary: Primarily performed to music of the day, it began in the late 1950s to the music of Contemporary Jazz musicians like Dizzy Gillespie, Art Tatum and Dave Brubeck.
Today’s Jazz Dance: This discipline may be danced using many different styles and tempos, using themes based on Afro-Cuban, Oriental, Spanish or other national themes. It may be performed as a character, such as Cowboy, Sailor, Clown, etc. It may also be abstract in nature. Lyrical Jazz, performed to such music as Bette Midler’s “Wind Beneath My Wings”, may be included in Jazz Dance Discipline
NOTE: Contemporary Ballet should not be confused with Jazz Dance, and may not compete in this discipline. Other contemporary styles such as Hip-Hop, Disco, Break Dance and Electric Boogie may be incorporated, but must never control / dominate Jazz Dance performances.
1) Characteristics and Movement: Jazz Dance is a multi-faceted art form. The above-mentioned types of Jazz Dance are examples of what is permissible in this category. The entire routine must consist of Jazz work. Jazz technique, turns, jumps isolations, stretch, as well as use of port de bras, legs and upper body. Timing and rhythm will be considered in marking.
MODERN & CONTEMPORARY
Modern dance is an artistic form with many styles that has undergone development over a relatively long period of time. Modern dance is a more relaxed, free style of dance in which choreographer’s uses emotions and moods to design their own steps, in contrast to ballet’s structured code of steps. It has a deliberate use of gravity, whereas ballet strives to be light and airy.
The development of modern dance was the logical consequence of the dancing styles that existed at the start of the 20th century, when the modern dancers of that period attempted to break free from established ballet forms, which they considered to be stiff, strict and restrictive and therefore they started searching for new trends and techniques to give dance a new direction.
This particular dance discipline concerns using modern dancing techniques that were created for the most part during the first half of the 20th century by renowned dance teachers and choreographers, /e.g. Martha Graham, José Limon, Alvin Ailey, Merce Cunningham, Lester Horton and a host of others on the American continent, and Kurt Jooss, Mary Wigman, Hanya Holm and many others in Europe.
In view of the fact that all dance remains in a constant state of movement and development, this does not mean that we have to use only the aforementioned techniques in their original forms. On the contrary, it is also about using contemporary trends in modern dance techniques that either goes back to the foundations established by the aforementioned dance instructors or we can use totally new, experimental and original concepts for modern dance. Contemporary dance brings new information about body and how the body works, offers new quality of movement, new shapes of body in area, brings new composition process and space for experiment.
1) Characteristics and Movement: the entire routine must consist of modern dance techniques and current trends, and should correspond with age categories and the movement skills of the dancers. Contemporary Ballet should not be confused with Modern Dance, and may not compete in this discipline. Other contemporary styles such as Hip-Hop, Disco, Break Dance and Electric Boogie may be incorporated, but must never control / dominate Modern dance performances.
The main point of assessment for this discipline will be the level of the dance movements carried out, as well as the theme and story line. The story, the building of a plot, is possible, but not so much emphasized here as, for example, for Show dance. It is primarily about pictures, moods.
In Modern Dance, a story, theme, idea or concept may be used but must always be in good taste for children, junior and adult situations, but human situations, especially those dealing with intimate or personal relationships should acceptable to viewing by all ages.
2) Acrobatics and Lifts: Acrobatic movements are allowed, but should only be used to enhance the routine. Gymnastic lines are not allowed (multiple gymnastic moves, travelling from corner to corner). Modern and Contemporary Dance should not look like an acrobatic dance routine. Lifts are allowed in Junior and Adult age divisions and are prohibited in the Children age division
3) Props and Backgrounds: Stage props are allowed to the extent that the stage setting for the choreography does not overshadow the dance itself. Backgrounds are prohibited.
4) Clothing: aesthetic, tasteful and age division appropriate.
AUDITION INFO
IN-PERSON AUDITION INFO
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS ARE STARTING SOON!
RESULTS WILL BE SENT OUT AFTER AUDITION - EXPECT 1-2 WEEKS AS THEY ARE BEING STAGGERED
If auditioning for choreo teams AND freestyle/battle/solo, you need to register and attend BOTH the choreo audition suited for your age AND the all-age battle audition. You need to pay only ONE audition fee.
$35 IN PERSON AUDITION
*cash only*
IN-PERSON AUDITION
Please arrive at least 30-45 mins before the start of the audition to check in and pay your fee in cash. If you registered, then we will have that information, however, you still need to check in. We expect a full audition to last approx. 2 hours each.
Auditions are workshop style, meaning that you will be taught a combination then asked to perform it in a smaller group. You do not need to prepare anything in advance.
The Popping/Battle audition will be done in battle format so you will be asked to free-style to a variety of music. This is a GREAT way to show off and/or improve your skills. See bellow for more info.
Even if you aren't sure, give it a try!
AUDITION CASTING:
- HIP HOP: Choreographed hip hop duo, small group, and formation (large group)
- HIP HOP: Freestyle soloists
- POPPING: Freestyle popping soloists and choreographed duo*
- BATTLE: All-style freestyle soloists* and all-style freestyle battle crew* .**
*all-style battles include music where multiple street-styles are expected such as Hip Hop, Popping, Locking, House, Afro, etc*
**freestyle CREWS must be capable of learning choreography , as a routine showcasing multiple styles is required for prelim round
Additional choreographers and battle coaches TBA after auditions.
If you need assistance,
please email
VIDEO AUDITION INFO
ONLY VIDEO AUDITIONS *WITH APPROVAL* AT THIS TIME. PLEASE EMAIL IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.
If auditioning for choreo teams AND freestyle/battle/solo, you need to register for BOTH the choreo audition suited for your age AND the all-age battle audition. You need to pay only ONE audition fee.
$40 VIDEO AUDITION
*e-transfer only*
VIDEO AUDITION
This option is for those dancers who cannot attend the in-person auditions for a valid reason. Video auditions will be considered after in-person - in-person is preferred.
You will be given a link to a combination and must return the video within 48 hrs. LINKS SENT OUT AFTER IN-PERSON AUDITION. - no specific time, can be from 2pm up to some time in the evening.
Please use the audition registration system and select which genre, Hip Hop and/or Popping/Battle Audition + Video option.
YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS CLOSER TO THE IN-PERSON AUDITION
e-transfer video audition fee to idocanadahiphopwest@gmail.com. Include the dancer name in the question and use the answer: Macedonia
AUDITION CASTING:
- HIP HOP: Choreographed hip hop duo, small group, and formation (large group)
- HIP HOP: Freestyle soloists
- POPPING: Freestyle popping soloists and choreographed duo*
- BATTLE: All-style freestyle soloists* and all-style freestyle battle crew* .**
*all-style battles include music where multiple street-styles are expected such as Hip Hop, Popping, Locking, House, Afro, etc*
**freestyle CREWS must be capable of learning choreography , as a routine showcasing multiple styles is required for prelim round
Additional choreographers and battle coaches TBA after auditions.
If you need assistance,
please email
AUDITION INFO
IN-PERSON AUDITION INFO
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS ARE STARTING SOON!
RESULTS WILL BE SENT OUT AFTER AUDITION - EXPECT 1-2 WEEKS AS THEY ARE BEING STAGGERED
If auditioning for choreo teams AND freestyle/battle/solo, you need to register and attend BOTH the choreo audition suited for your age AND the all-age battle audition. You need to pay only ONE audition fee.
$35 IN PERSON AUDITION
*cash only*
IN-PERSON AUDITION
Please arrive at least 30-45 mins before the start of the audition to check in and pay your fee in cash. If you registered, then we will have that information, however, you still need to check in. We expect a full audition to last approx. 2 hours each.
Auditions are workshop style, meaning that you will be taught a combination then asked to perform it in a smaller group. You do not need to prepare anything in advance.
The Popping/Battle audition will be done in battle format so you will be asked to free-style to a variety of music. This is a GREAT way to show off and/or improve your skills. See bellow for more info.
Even if you aren't sure, give it a try!
AUDITION CASTING:
- HIP HOP: Choreographed hip hop duo, small group, and formation (large group)
- HIP HOP: Freestyle soloists
- POPPING: Freestyle popping soloists and choreographed duo*
- BATTLE: All-style freestyle soloists* and all-style freestyle battle crew* .**
*all-style battles include music where multiple street-styles are expected such as Hip Hop, Popping, Locking, House, Afro, etc*
**freestyle CREWS must be capable of learning choreography , as a routine showcasing multiple styles is required for prelim round
Additional choreographers and battle coaches TBA after auditions.
If you need assistance,
please email
VIDEO AUDITION INFO
ONLY VIDEO AUDITIONS *WITH APPROVAL* AT THIS TIME. PLEASE EMAIL IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.
If auditioning for choreo teams AND freestyle/battle/solo, you need to register for BOTH the choreo audition suited for your age AND the all-age battle audition. You need to pay only ONE audition fee.
$40 VIDEO AUDITION
*e-transfer only*
VIDEO AUDITION
This option is for those dancers who cannot attend the in-person auditions for a valid reason. Video auditions will be considered after in-person - in-person is preferred.
You will be given a link to a combination and must return the video within 48 hrs. LINKS SENT OUT AFTER IN-PERSON AUDITION. - no specific time, can be from 2pm up to some time in the evening.
Please use the audition registration system and select which genre, Hip Hop and/or Popping/Battle Audition + Video option.
YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS CLOSER TO THE IN-PERSON AUDITION
e-transfer video audition fee to idocanadahiphopwest@gmail.com. Include the dancer name in the question and use the answer: Macedonia
AUDITION CASTING:
- HIP HOP: Choreographed hip hop duo, small group, and formation (large group)
- HIP HOP: Freestyle soloists
- POPPING: Freestyle popping soloists and choreographed duo*
- BATTLE: All-style freestyle soloists* and all-style freestyle battle crew* .**
*all-style battles include music where multiple street-styles are expected such as Hip Hop, Popping, Locking, House, Afro, etc*
**freestyle CREWS must be capable of learning choreography , as a routine showcasing multiple styles is required for prelim round
Additional choreographers and battle coaches TBA after auditions.
If you need assistance,
please email
IMPORTANT INFO
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS
2025 IDO WORLD
HIP HOP, POPPING, & BATTLE CHAMPIONSHIPS
OCTOBER 25-31, 2025
SLOVENIA
AGES are as of Dec. 31/2025
*Mini Kids 7 & under
CHILDREN 12 & under
JUNIOR 13-16
JUNIOR 1 (13-14) *solos/duos
JUNIOR 2 (15-16) *solos/duos
ADULT 17 & over
CATEGORIES
Hip Hop Solo M/F Children
Hip Hop Solo M/F Junior 1
Hip Hop Solo M/F Junior 2
Hip Hop Solo M/F Adult
Hip Hop Duo Children
Hip Hop Duo Junior
Hip Hop Duo Adult
Hip Hop Group Children
Hip Hop Group, Junior
Hip Hop Group Adult
Hip Hop Formation Children
Hip Hop Formation Junior
Hip Hop Formation Adult
Popping Solo Children
Popping Solo Junior 1
Popping Solo Junior 2
Popping Solo Adult
Popping Duo Children
Popping Duo Junior 1
Popping Duo Junior 2
Popping Duo Adult
Hip Hop Battle Solo Children
Hip Hop Battle Solo Junior 1
Hip Hop Battle Solo Junior 2
Hip Hop Battle Solo Adult
Hip Hop Battle Crew Children
Hip Hop Battle Crew Junior
Hip Hop Battle Crew Adult
TEAM/TRAVEL FEES
Team Fees will be offered based on # people per family and flights.
8 NIGHTS (Oct 23-Nov 1 - Hip Hop Only)
**SEE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE FOR MORE DETAILED TRAVEL PACKAGE
Fee will include:
- hotel (includes breakfast)
- IDO participation fees
- admission for parent/supporter (if applicable)
- Team Canada admin fees
- Choreographer/coach travel
Fees will not include:
- Flights - Team Canada will book 'team' flights or you can book your own and use points
- Choreography/Rehearsal - This fee goes to the choreographers and rehearsal coaches must be paid in cash during choreography week.
- Extra Groups/Solo/Duo - If you are selected for a small group, there is another choreography charge determined by the choreographer and must be paid in cash during the first 'extra group' rehearsal.
- All routines are subject to additional costume charges which will be through the choreographer
- Travel, health, and cancellation insurance.
- Any local travel for rehearsals and Canadian airport, etc. Dancers may be able to 'bunk' with a local dancer on the team if they need lodging.
- Meals and leisure in Slovenia (except breakfast), but there will be at least one mixer included
FUNDRAISING AND SPONSORSHIP ENCOURAGED - ask us how
TEAM CANADA EAST
QB and MARITIMES
At this time, there is no team out of these provinces. Please see Ontario. If interested, please contact us by email.
*EXCEPTION
If there are any HIP HOP/BREAK/ELECTRIC BOOGIE CREWS or STREETDANCE SHOW groups wanting to compete at either the World Championships in Europe or the Commonwealth Cup, please email canadaworlddance@gmail.com and send us a video for your consideration.
2022 Commonwealth Cup (CCDC) & 2021 IDO World Dance Challenge
Any dance studio or troupe wishing to compete at the 2021 IDO World Dance Challenge and Conference in Monterrey, Mexico (July) or at the 2022 Commonwealth Cup Dance Championships (CCDC) in Melbourne, Australia, are asked to email bonnie@cdo-online.org for more details.