GENERAL RULES OF THE NK BACHATA CHAMPIONSHIP
Brought to you by Fantasia Entertainment
Welcome:
These Rules are applicable to all competitors part of the NK Bachata.
NK Bachata is a competition organized by Fantasia Entertainment Eric & Lina in order to create a competition that offers dancers the opportunity to compete for the title of Dutch Bachata Champion. In addition our goal is raise the awareness of the level of Bachata in the Netherlands and graduately raise the bar. .
FANTASIA ENTERTAINMENT works and develops together with other organizations around the world different Championships.
NK BACHATA is an open Championship to all residents in the country where it is held. So, it is mandatory to be a national citizen. The minimum age for participation in this competition, is the legal age. Junior competitors should have the permission from parents or guardians.
1. THE VISION OF THE COMPETITION:
The NK BACHATA CHAMPIONSHIP defends traditional Dominican style and the fundamentals of the bachata dance. We believe a competitor should be able to represent the fundamentals but still have the freedom to explore different styles.
We have chosen that each competitor is allowed to choose any style he or she likes to dance but has to have enough emphasis on the fundamentals of Bachata. In fundamentals, we mean being able to incorporate enough basics, leading & following and bachata movement & technique.
This year we decided to have the following divisions where the competitors can choose from.
COUPLES TEAMS 1 Bachata Couple Dominican style 1 Bachata Team 2 Bachata Couple sensual style 3 Bachata Couple Cabaret SOLO 4 Bachata Couple Amateur 1 Bachata solo improvisation
5 Bachata Couple Junior 2 Bachta solo men choreography 6 Bachata Couple Pro & Amateur 3 Bachta solo ladies’ choreography 7 Bachata Couple Improvisation
This choice has been made in order to give every competitor the freedom to specialize on what he or she feels passionate about. This way the dance will grow faster and people get to do what they love.
Important Music Note: we only allow you to use original bachata music. Composed by any bachata artist. Electronic composed music or covers are not allowed. Example: the original song from Beyoncé with a bachata electronic beat is not considered to be original. However, if a bachata artist sings the song from Beyoncé it will be considered as an original cover.
So, we encourage you not to only use traditional or only modern but to find a way to bring both together and be able to create and inspire the bachata dance and surprise the judges.
2. THE COMPETITION DIVISIONS:
This year the competition will consist out of 1 round. Depending on the amount of registration we might have a semifinal. For your choreography round the competitor performsonly the choreography and NOT freestyle like last year. For the freestyle the competitor will perform on a song chosen by us.
Lets break it down:
The choreography divisions: The divisions that fall under choreography are:
COUPLES Choreography TEAMS choreography 1 Bachata Couple Dominican style 1 Bachata Team 2 Bachata Couple sensual style 3 Bachata Couple Amateur SOLO Choreography 4 Bachata Couple Junior 1 Bachta solo men 5 Bachata Couple Pro & Amateur 2 Bachta solo ladies’
We believe, with good training and practice champions are born and the dance can be taken to a different level. In this competition, with choreography, we give the opportunity to the competitors to push themselves to get the best out of themselves and train themselves to push their limits. By given the freedom to focus on the style they choose in the choreography, we look for the dancer who can bring that specific style to the next level and most importantly maintaining and not losing the fundamentals of bachata dance, music & its history.
• Team Divisions: Teams of minimum 6 dancers and maximum of 20 dancers per team are allowed.
Music: 70% of the music should be un-edited and 30% is allowed to be edited. To a maximum of five edits. We would need you to give us an overview of the edits in the song by seconds in order to determine the 70/30% rule. The length of the song is allowed to be maximum 2 min. Any songs exceeding 2 min. will not be accepted. The song should be provided no later than 1 week beforehand by email. Additionally, you must bring a copy of your song on USB to the competition.
Please use Email us your music.
• The score for this round will be built in the following way: • 20% Partnership “connection between partners & effortlessness” • 20% Musicality “Understanding & feeling the music & Timing” • 20% Diificulty & Technique, execution & effortlessness “How is the level of technique and how difficult were the moves? (how effortless was the excecution)” • 40% Originality & Choreography & Showmanship “How original are combinations and moves used? Is the choreography innovative?)
The freestyle divisions: The divisions that fall under FREESTYLE are
FREESTYLE 1 Bachata Dominican solo improvisation 2 Bachata Couple Dominican Improvisation 3 Bachata Couple Sensual Improvisation
This year we have chosen to REMOVE social dance as part of the choreography round. We believe that dancing a choreography and being able to improvise is an art / challenge on its own. Its important that as a dance we do not lose our roots. Social dance is an important part of it. But there are some people out there who have mastered the art of improvisation to such a level that it looks like choreography but it’s all improvisation.
We are therefore not looking for the best “Bachata Social Dancer” but instead we are looking for those who can show us their knowledge about musicality and their understanding of the bachata music and dance and have found a way to combine those in an extraordinary way.
NOTE: Social dance is still the most important base in our dance.
Winning this title can make you an example for others who teach or yourself as a teacher or to inspire people to dance Bachata. We encourage everyone to join this category and test your social skills.
Anyone who loves this music can join this division.
How does it work?
1. IMPROVISATION: The organization will have a list of songs. From this list, judges may choose the song that will be used for each competitor. Each song will last between 60 to 90 seconds.
Please also note the following:
• All songs will be up to date original and uncut songs. • All songs will NOT be published • You will be dancing 2 minutes of the song.
• The score for this round will be built in the following way: • 30% Partnership “connection & effortlessness” • 30% Musicality “Understanding & feeling the music” • 20% Improvisation “Being able to improvise and be creative on the music” • 20% Originality “original combinations and moves (no Choreography)
4. NEW COMPETITION: The Greatest show of Holland - “De Beste Show van Nederland”
This is a new FORMAT created by Fantasia Entertainment “Eric Lalta” called “The Greatest show of Holland”. This is our most favorite competition format. In this competition we are looking for the most entertaining show of Holland.
In this competition all styles related to Latin Music & dance will compete for this title. It does not matter if you are a group, a solo, or a couple. This means either the music or the dance needs to have influences of Latin music & Dance.
The rule is: There are NO rules – It has to be Entertainment.
If you want to sing, dance, act, use props use video use anything you want you are free to do so… You can use any music or any artform to show case the show. Isn;’t that amazing?
To even top this the winner of this category will receive a Cash price of 1000,- euro’s Sponsored by Fantasia Entertainment.
5. DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPETITION
Fantasia Entertainment has no Say in the score given by the judges and cannot be held responsible. Any doubts in the judging system can be addressed to the organization and will discuss the matter with the judges. But at the end it’s the judge’s decisions.
The scores will be published during the event.
Valuable Extra: Every judge will watch your show and give your comments & feedback that can help you grow in your career. You can address the judge after the competition in a respectful manner
Competitors must accept the decisions of the judges as final and binding; expressions of displeasure towards them as well as members of the organization, public, sponsors, and/or any person or entity related to the event are not allowed and may result in you getting disqualified, also for future events.
Order of participation in the contest, organization of the contest in groups and/or individual interventions as well as the music to be played will be chosen at random by the members of the jury and the local coordinator (under supervision of Fantasia Entertainment).
6. JUDGING CRITERIA:
Here a table of the judging criteria:
The local organization will have full rights to judge the participants according to a template, previously provided by the organization, in which they record the executed technique, musicality, interaction as a couple, use of stage space and staging.
In case of a tie in the scores of the great national finals (tie means minimum score differences according to the criteria of the jury), in the case of first place, the representative of the jury will decide the final judgment. In case this (a tie) occurs in other steps of the classification, the judge will proceed to name them in the same position with the next participant, being the next participant one position less but not as many
as participants who have tied. (Example: we have two couples who are in 15th. place, therefore the following position would be 16th. not 17th.)
7. DECLARATION OF DESERTED DIVISION
If a division has three or less entrants (soloist, couples or teams) there should be a minimum score noted next to each entry for placing.
• 65-74 total points for third place • 75-84 total points for second place • 85- 100 for first place
8. PARTICIPANTS
By taking part in the championship, participants declare to have read, understood and agreed to each and every one of the rules that make up the basis of this competition, as well as to make good use of them.
It is understood that the participant is a fundamental part of our championship and therefore, the participant who violates any of the before mentioned criteria or takes positions against the image of the championship, may be subject to penalties for damage to the brand. This clause is maintained from the participation in the tournament until the end of it and after, whether or not classified for the competition.
Participants declare to have read and understood all the basics (Rules) in which this tournament is developed and accept them once they are enrolled in it.
The organization is not responsible for any damage to your costumes.
The BachatArt world finals will be held with different criteria and therefore the competitor needs to inform themselves with these changes.
9. AWARDS & OTHER MATTERS
The winning couples will receive the title for NK Bachata Champion
First Place in the national finals will get: • Trophy/Cup or certifying Medal; • Champions Title 1st place “NK Bachata Champion” issued by Fantasia Entertainment
Second Place in the national finals will get: • Trophy/Cup or certifying Medal; • Champions Title 2nd place “NK Bachata Champion” issued by Fantasia Entertainment
Third Place in the national finals will get: • Trophy/Cup or certifying Medal; • Champions Title 3rd place “NK Bachata Champion” issued by Fantasia Entertainment
10. REGISTRATION & Fees
• All competitors should check-in or pick up their credentials on the established dates according to the official program of the event.
• During registration check-in, competitor’s information will be confirmed, payments will be checked and also confirmation of divisions they will participate in. Credentials will be handed over together with detailed information of the event.
• Competitors who do not register will not be able to compete.
• The information of the hours and dates of the registration will be posted on the official website and all its social media pages.
Every competitor will be charged 20€ per person to be allowed to participate in the NK Bachata competition for 1 division. If you choose to participate in more categories, the fee will be 10€ for every extra division per person. Your registration will give you access to the competition night, & Party
DEAL For competitors: if you sell 10 or more tickets your will not have to pay any registration fee only for the additional categories, if you choose to do more than 1
We request you to support the event in order for us to have a future for the competition and a continuous platform for competitors.
Video: A professional video will be made of your performance. This video can be bought for 20€, - per show at the organization.
TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT WWW.HOLLANDSBBF.COM
11. OTHER: All these Rules may be modified, extended partly or wholly without notice until a day before the finals. All competitors will be notified All couples and organizers of the various events of FANTASIA Entertainment declare to have understood, read and accepted each and every one of the Rules, and to act in accordance with them at all times.
For the resolution of any conflict that may arise, participants may address them per email to the organizers. Please NOTE the organizers are not responsible for the scoring.
12. VIDEOS AND PHOTOS
• The Fantasia Entertainment organization reserves the right to take and use any videos or photos during and after the event. The Fantasia Entertainment organization may use the videos or photos for commercial use. The rights of this material can also be granted to other persons or entities.
• Once the registration form has been completed, all competitors acknowledge the understanding and fulfillment of all rules.
• During online registration. A wavier form will be issued to all competitors, which will grant the organization permission to use all videos and photos of competitors. The competitors should read and agree with this waver.
• Any video or photo taken by an entity or person not authorized by The Fantasia Entertainment organization is strictly prohibited.
• The organization reserves the right to exclusivity broadcast or rebroadcast The Fantasia Entertainment organization. Competitors will not receive any compensation for this.
13. RESPONSIBILITIES
• During the online registration, competitors should read and accept the liability waiver form in which it states that the competitor assumes all responsibilities for any lessons or injuries caused to the participant or by the participant in the event. The competitor also releases the organization from all responsibility that should any injury or lesson arise during the event
14. MANDATORY ACTIVITIES
The Fantasia Entertainment organization has mandatory activities for its competitors. Competitors should view the event program and find out which activities are mandatory. All activities mentioned below are mandatory for all competitors without exception. Points will be deducted to any competitor in the absence of any mandatory activity.
• Mandatory meetings for competitors • Opening Ceremony
15. CRITERIA DEFINITION | JUDGING ITEMS
• MUSICALITY: Time used to perform the dance and its constancy. How effectively do the contestants interpret the different nuances of the piece of music? Are they rhythmically in sync with the piece of music?
• TECHNIQUE OF THE SPECIFIC GENRE: Knowledge and correct execution of the movements that make up the musical genre.
• DANCE TECHNIQUE: Correct postures, proper lines and the level of training of the dancers.
• STAGE PRESENCE: Attitude, energy and charisma from the competitors on stage.
• VISUAL PRESENTATION: Competitors visual look as a whole; hairstyle, wardrobe, makeup, etc. How professional does each competitor look on stage?
• CHOREOGRAPHY: How much did the choreography impact the audience and judges? Was there fluidity in the movements? Were the movements used in accordance with the music? How well did competitors use the stage in their choreography?
• ORIGINALITY: New and creative resources used within the choreography. Is the show innovative and does it raise the level of the dance?
• SYNCHRONIZATION: Coordination in the movements of competitors. How much synchronization did competitors have? (Both in team and couple divisions).
• DIFFICULTY: Level of difficulty and expertise used by competitors when executing each of the movements, figures lifts, tricks and acrobatics. How difficult was the choreography without losing the quality of the routine? Did members of a team or couples equally demonstrate the level of difficulty? (The difficulty will only be taken into account if done in a clean way, and with the necessary technique to preserve the quality of the routine).
• CONNECTION OF COUPLE AND TEAMS: How well couples & teams connected with each other and the audience. Or are they just performing the choreography with no emotion and passion amongst each other?
• TIME: It refers to the TIMING with which the dance is performed and the constancy of it in each musical genre.
16. FAQ:
• Can I compete in different divisions? Yes, all competitors can participate in different divisions as long as each division pass is paid for
• Can a dance school compete with more than one team? Yes, dance schools can participate with as many teams as they wish in the same division or in different divisions. If the teams of the same school are competing in the same division, then the teams should be named differently. If a school has more than one team competing in different divisions, then they can keep the same name for the teams.
• Team Divisions: Teams of minimum 6 dancers and maximum of 20 dancers per team are allowed.
• What is BACHATA? The rhythm of bachata is formed by two measures of 4 times each. In bachata, there is not a pause on the fourth count as it is done in salsa. If the timing is not consistent with the division (on 1 and 5), points from the final score will be deducted
• Can I start over? If the competitor makes a mistake during the performance, the competitor cannot start from the beginning or start the performance over.
• How do you decide the order? The first round (eliminatory or qualifiers) will always be in alphabetical order. The semi-final and final rounds will be ordered according to the score made in previous round. The highest score will be last.
• Can I ask for extra’s? It’s not allowed to request any production features such as lighting or special effects except for the category “ The greatest Show of Holland”
• Can I dance the same Choreography twice? Its allowed to show the same choreography in different competition division.
• When the performance is over, the stage must be left without any obstacles. Competitors MUST NOT add oils, powder on their shoes or stage.