Jitterbug: Western Group
Dance
We dance for laughter, we dance for tears, we dance for madness, we dance for fears, we dance for hopes, we dance for screams, we are the dancers, we create the dreams."
Jitterbug will really make you want to "jump, jive and wail."
Group dances are danced by groups of people simultaneously, as opposed to individuals dancing alone or individually, and as opposed to couples dancing together but independently of others dancing at the same time, if any.
Jitterbug is all about creating imaginative dances with an understanding of current practices, whilst drawing on the conventions and traditions of the past through your group work you should be able to perform and interpret dance ideas demonstrating technical and expressive skills, and safe practice. For a good dance performance you should be able to appreciate the significance of your technical and expressive dance skills and at the same time understand the contextual influences on dance. Evaluating and distinguishing between facts and opinions, would better off your performance.
Judging Criteria:
A. Contents:
B. Execution:
C. Style:
D. Audience Impact:
The overall general effect and impression of the dance(s) will also be considered.
"Dance is your pulse, your heartbeat, your breathing. It's the rhythm of your life. It's the expression in time and movement, in happiness, joy, sadness and envy."
The western group dance competition in Antaragni, is undoubtedly one of the most awaited events of the festival. The competition is being witnessing some of the best performances over the last few years, and the stage is set once again being bigger and better this time. The event offers a stage for the most talented college troupes around the country to show their mettle. It's all about the electrifying music, the shimmering lights and thoughtful choreography. The Energy expression and the passion, the electrifying atmosphere, the beats, the talent and huge crowd applause, it's the time to get your dancing boots on.
Top College Dance Troupes like Miranda House, KMC, Sri Venkateshwara, Dayal Singh, Kamla Nehru, IIT Delhi, MNNIT and so one have been competing in Jitterbug in the past.
We dance for laughter, we dance for tears, we dance for madness, we dance for fears, we dance for hopes, we dance for screams, we are the dancers, we create the dreams."
Jitterbug will really make you want to "jump, jive and wail."
Group dances are danced by groups of people simultaneously, as opposed to individuals dancing alone or individually, and as opposed to couples dancing together but independently of others dancing at the same time, if any.
Jitterbug is all about creating imaginative dances with an understanding of current practices, whilst drawing on the conventions and traditions of the past through your group work you should be able to perform and interpret dance ideas demonstrating technical and expressive skills, and safe practice. For a good dance performance you should be able to appreciate the significance of your technical and expressive dance skills and at the same time understand the contextual influences on dance. Evaluating and distinguishing between facts and opinions, would better off your performance.
Judging Criteria:
A. Contents:
- Variety of dance positions, dance movements, and/or combinations as appropriate to the specific dance.
- Difficulty of dance movements and/or combinations from one dance position or alignment to another.
- Uniqueness or originality of dance movements & continuity of dance movements.
- Continuity of dance
movements and/or combinations to either interpret dance theme and
music, or to demonstrate dance control. This refers to exceptional
phrasing which includes spontaneous adjustments of dance pattern
for irregularly phrased musical selections.
B. Execution:
- Basic pattern, rhythm, timing, and phrasing between partners and to the selected music.
- Proper performance of footwork, hand, head, arm, and body movements through dance variations; to include balance and centring through executed movements.
- Alignment, framework, and proper presentation of dance positions and include smoothness of follow.
- Coordination between the
team members is also very important for a good dance
performance.
C. Style:
- Artistic interpretation and choreography projected through dance movement as it relates to the selected music and the specified dance category.
- Attentiveness, enthusiasm, enjoyment of the dance, and general good partnership as perceived through appropriate presentation of lead and follow roles.
- Flair and accent of dance
movement, generating an atmosphere and instilling a mood
appropriate to the specific dance category.
D. Audience Impact:
The overall general effect and impression of the dance(s) will also be considered.
"Dance is your pulse, your heartbeat, your breathing. It's the rhythm of your life. It's the expression in time and movement, in happiness, joy, sadness and envy."
The western group dance competition in Antaragni, is undoubtedly one of the most awaited events of the festival. The competition is being witnessing some of the best performances over the last few years, and the stage is set once again being bigger and better this time. The event offers a stage for the most talented college troupes around the country to show their mettle. It's all about the electrifying music, the shimmering lights and thoughtful choreography. The Energy expression and the passion, the electrifying atmosphere, the beats, the talent and huge crowd applause, it's the time to get your dancing boots on.
Top College Dance Troupes like Miranda House, KMC, Sri Venkateshwara, Dayal Singh, Kamla Nehru, IIT Delhi, MNNIT and so one have been competing in Jitterbug in the past.
