Most of us on Oahu think that Competition dancers are the greatest, And they are, after all they are judged by qualified judges. We also think they are the greatest because they can be out there showing us how dancing can be such a beautiful spectacle for the eye. In most competitions the dancers on the floor are divided depending on their proficiency (dancing skill level), dance styles, and age to create a level playing field. As their proficiency and dancing skills improve, any couple will be moved up to the next level and compete against dancers at that level.
Different Professional DanceSport Organizations certify judges who oversee the entire competition. The judges are former competitors or current instructors. The adjudication process can be both subjective and objective. That’s why several judges will oversee the competition to guarantee fairness. Some of the things judges look for in the competitors include the following: Correct Musical Timing, Posture Expression, Musicality, Pleasing Lines, Appropriate Characterization, Overall performance. Social Dancers do not have to worry about any of this.
Besides these characteristics, the judges will also look for elements that relate to the couple’s dancing partnership which include the following: How do the couple hold each other? Does it appear to be pleasant and relaxed? Is it symmetrical? Does the couple appear grounded? Are they using their bodies, legs, and feet to provide a powerful and controlled movement on the dance floor? How connected does the couple appear? Does each partner meet their follow or correctly lead role without negatively affecting the other? Does the couple appear synchronized effortlessly? How well does the couple navigate through the floor with the other couples present? Does the couple do so effortlessly without bumping or interfering with anyone else on the floor?
"Why don't dogs make good dancers? - Because they have two left feet!"
Different Professional DanceSport Organizations certify judges who oversee the entire competition. The judges are former competitors or current instructors. The adjudication process can be both subjective and objective. That’s why several judges will oversee the competition to guarantee fairness. Some of the things judges look for in the competitors include the following: Correct Musical Timing, Posture Expression, Musicality, Pleasing Lines, Appropriate Characterization, Overall performance. Social Dancers do not have to worry about any of this.
"Sweet Someone" by Don Ho
Besides these characteristics, the judges will also look for elements that relate to the couple’s dancing partnership which include the following: How do the couple hold each other? Does it appear to be pleasant and relaxed? Is it symmetrical? Does the couple appear grounded? Are they using their bodies, legs, and feet to provide a powerful and controlled movement on the dance floor? How connected does the couple appear? Does each partner meet their follow or correctly lead role without negatively affecting the other? Does the couple appear synchronized effortlessly? How well does the couple navigate through the floor with the other couples present? Does the couple do so effortlessly without bumping or interfering with anyone else on the floor?
"Social dancing is not performance or display driven and in groups may be
as a community activity for fun and enjoyment. Sometimes it may not
as a community activity for fun and enjoyment. Sometimes it may not
require a partner but simply a number of people as in line dancing"
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