Acrodance

Acrodance combines the technique of body expression with acrobatic elements. It has its own sporting character, its own unique choreography, which mixes the use of acrobatics in a choreographic context. It is both an amateur and competitive discipline. Even though acro dance is a discipline that can be practiced by everyone.

ACCESS TO THE FINAL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP FROM SELECTIONS

By regulation, for Italy only the winners of scholarships won in the many selection stages will be able to participate. For participants from other nations through scholarships or directly via written request sent to info@worldancecompetition.it

ACCESS TO THE FINAL WITH VIDEO ENTRY

This type of selection will be opened only if there are places available, giving the possibility first of all to all the schools already in possession of a scholarship, who want to broaden their participation to other students, and then to the other schools.

The cost of video entry:

solo choreography, 30 euros
step by step 40 euros
small or large group 60 euros.

For each video added:

20 euros for solos,
duo or pas de deux and for the others 30 euros

It does not include registration for the final phase in case of qualification. The video will be examined by the Technical Commission.

It will be necessary to upload the video of the choreography to the YouTube platform and send the link or send it in MP4 format via email to segreteria@worldancecompetition.it

Participation in the Italian selections is open to members of AICS and other Promotional Bodies and Federations, aged 6 and over who are in possession of a medical certificate of sporting fitness suitable for the event.

Acrodance RULES

Characteristics

The Acrodance discipline must show technique, interpretation, expressiveness and creativity of the choreography, with the addition of acrobatic elements. For this reason there are no specific scores for the acrobatic part, but on the jury there will always be at least one expert judge in the subject.

The choreography can be composed of any existing dance technique except: DISCO DANCE, TECHNO HIP HOP, BREAK DANCE.

Acrodance movements are expressed through the use of music from various genres such as: classical, jazz, modern, folk, disco dance etc.

Acrodance differs in its expressiveness from hip hop and break dance. A distinctive feature of acro dance is the transition from expressive movements to acrobatic parts. Furthermore, a routine must have a significant percentage (over 50%) of choreographic movements, compared to its acrobatic content, for it to be classified as acro.

Acrobatic Elements

Dancers are obliged to perform acrobatic elements which can be performed individually or combined with each other.

Acrobatic elements must be performed without repetition. Only the round can be performed several times to prepare different acrobatic jumps.

Acrobatic combinations are allowed, like balances, force elements are not allowed (they will be penalized with 3 points for each element performed)

However, dance technique and choreographic variety remain as important as the difficulty of the acrobatic elements performed.

The acrobatic element must be performed correctly with excellent technique combined with the elegance that distinguishes the dance.

An acrobatic element to be considered correct respecting the tempos of the music and the fluidity of the dance movements, amplitude of movement, technique and artistic execution, correct landing and balances.

The Acro Dance is performed without the use of the tatami, on the dance floor.

The use of objects or accessories and scenography are not permitted.
For example, a dancer can have a hat, but it must be part of the costume, i.e. it cannot be removed and/or put on during the performance.

In couples, duos, small groups and formations, dancers must construct their choreography by focusing on synchronism combined with dance technique, acrobatic elements, choreography, gymnastic skills and stage presentation.

Grabs and lifts are not considered acrobatic elements but can be performed.

Acrobatic elements allowed

1) Rotate
2) Somersault forward
3) Somersault behind
4) Bridge
5) Vertical
6) Team
7) Roundabout
8) Overhand forward
9) Reversed back
10) Head Kippe – Neck Kippe – Shoulder Kippe
11) Flipped forward
12) Flic flac
13) Wheel without hands
14) Handless overhead kick
15) Flic tempo
16) Jump behind, collected and tense, no twists
17) Jump forward, collected and tense, no twists