Competition criteria
For us at 5-6-7 OUI, it's crucial to be as transparent as possible with what will be encouraged at our event. Here is a list of criteria that the judges will be encouraged to refer themselves to!
Swing Team Compétition Short Showcase
Formations: Clean and kept formations, good use of space
Teamwork: Coordination and synergy between dancers
Difficulty level: The routine clearly has challenging moments
Movement quality: A well danced routine is a good routine!
Originality: In movements, formations, concepts
Execution: A flawless execution devoid of mistakes will be encouraged
OUI Factor: A good routine gets the audience to scream "WOW!"
Style Aesthetics: Jazz dance, with all its variants, is style a recognizable group of styles
Musicality: Good use of the musical choices is encouraged
Swing Team Compétition
Formations: Clean and kept formations, good use of space
Teamwork: Coordination and synergy between dancers
Difficulty level: The routine clearly has challenging moments
Movement quality: A well danced routine is a good routine!
Originality: In movements, formations, concepts
Execution: A flawless execution devoid of mistakes will be encouraged
OUI Factor: A good routine gets the audience to scream "WOW!"
Style Aesthetics: Jazz dance, with all its variants, is style a recognizable group of styles
Musicality: Good use of the musical choices is encouraged
Swing Couple Short Showcase
Teamwork: Coordination and synergy between dancers
Difficulty level: The routine clearly has challenging moments
Movement quality: A well danced routine is a good routine!
Originality: In movements, formations, concepts
Execution: A flawless execution devoid of mistakes will be encouraged
OUI Factor: A good routine gets the audience to scream "WOW!"
Style Aesthetics: Jazz dance, with all its variants, is style a recognizable group of styles
Musicality: Good use of the musical choices is encouraged
Lindy Hop Mix & Match (Newcomer, Open)
Adaptation: Partners know how to communicate and adapt. Or at least they try!
Balance: There is a good balance of participation between lead and follow
Execution: A flawless execution devoid of mistakes will be encouraged
OUI Factor: A good routine gets the audience to scream "WOW!"
Style Aesthetics: Jazz dance, with all its variants, is style a recognizable group of styles
Musicality: Attention to the music, its structure and what it's trying to express is encouraged.
Down for the 8-Count (M&M Pro)
Adaptation: Partners know how to communicate and adapt. Or at least they try!
Balance: There is a good balance of participation between lead and follow
Execution: A flawless execution devoid of mistakes will be encouraged
OUI Factor: A good routine gets the audience to scream "WOW!"
Style Aesthetics: Jazz dance, with all its variants, is style a recognizable group of styles
Musicality: Attention to the music, its structure and what it's trying to express is encouraged.
Strictly Lindy Hop
Adaptation: Partners know how to communicate and adapt. Or at least they try!
Balance: There is a good balance of participation between lead and follow
Execution: A flawless execution devoid of mistakes will be encouraged
OUI Factor: A good routine gets the audience to scream "WOW!"
Style Aesthetics: Jazz dance, with all its variants, is style a recognizable group of styles
Musicality: Attention to the music, its structure and what it's trying to express is encouraged.
Improv: Sequences are acceptable but not encouraged. In other words, if you choose to do a sequence, it better be amazing and magical!
Strictly Pro-am
Adaptation: Partners know how to communicate and adapt. Or at least they try!
Balance: The participation is slightly weighed in favor of the Am
Execution: A flawless execution devoid of mistakes will be encouraged
OUI Factor: A good routine gets the audience to scream "WOW!"
Style Aesthetics: Jazz dance, with all its variants, is style a recognizable group of styles
Musicality: Attention to the music, its structure and what it's trying to express is encouraged.
Improv: Sequences are acceptable but not encouraged. In other words, if you choose to do a sequence, it better be amazing and magical!
Strictly Jazz
Adaptation: Partners know how to communicate and adapt. Or at least they try!
Balance: There is a good balance of participation between lead and follow
Execution: A flawless execution devoid of mistakes will be encouraged
OUI Factor: A good routine gets the audience to scream "WOW!"
Style Aesthetics: Jazz dance, with all its variants, is style a recognizable group of styles
Musicality: Attention to the music, its structure and what it's trying to express is encouraged.
Improv: Sequences are acceptable but not encouraged. In other words, if you choose to do a sequence, it better be amazing and magical!
Versatility: The team is good and amazing at both Solo and Lindy Hop