2020 CLASSIFICATION FLOFEST has its own unique classification system. Please reach out to us at [email protected] if you need any help with the classification of your routines. Powered by Hit The Floor, FLOFEST is characterized by its competition section, a great showcase for the next generation of Elite dancers in Canada and across the world. This section is divided into two steps: the Qualifications and the Finals. Only the best performing routines of the Qualifications will make their way to the Finals. Four Champions will be determined, but only one routine will win the title of FLOFEST Champions. Please note that the FLOFEST Rules apply to both Qualifications and Finals. Type of routine SOLO 1 dancer SMALL GROUP 4 to 9 dancers LARGE GROUP 10 to 15 dancers PRODUCTION 16 dancers and more The type of routine will be automatically determined depending on the number of registered dancers. Age category JUNIOR 12 years and under VARSITY 13 to 15 years SENIOR 16 years and more The age category is defined according to the average age of the dancers. It is important to validate the date of birth of each dancer before registration. Each age category will be automatically determined during the registration, according to the average age of the members of the routine. Note that the average will be rounded to the higher decimal (ex. 12,4 = average of 12 years and 12,5 = aver- age of 13 years) PRODUCTION A Production has 16 dancers and more, regardless of the age average. Production categories will be separated per style, but there won’t be any age category for that type of routine. FLOFEST CLASSIFICATION 2020 Style Two teams of judges will be formed. The first block will be composed of judges specialized in Urban Division and the second will be composed of judges specialized in Technical Divison. TECHNICAL DIVISION Contain standard jazz technique and performance (extensions, kicks, turns, etc.) Characterized by high energy, rhythm and dynamics. Jazz Maximum 3 acrobatics Contain modern dance technique and movement while incorporating balance, control and extensions. Contemporary May involve floor works, use of contraction and release and abstract style. Maximum 3 acrobatics Contain a combination of jazz and ballet techniques while incorporating emotional and storytelling elements with specific attention to music lyrics. Lyrical Maximum 3 acrobatics Any routine which does not fit into any of our styles or a routine which is a fusion of two or more of ourtechnical styles. Open Unlimited number of acrobatics A fusion of any style mentioned in the list above with a style from the Urban Division (with a minimum of 20% of each style in the routine) must be classified in the Urban Dance style. URBAN DIVISION The routine must be influenced by one or many of the following list : Breaking | Waacking | Locking | Popping/Boogaloo | House Dance | Voguing | Party Urban Dance dances ou Club dances | Krumping | Stepping | Gumboot | Dancehall | Hip Hop Choreo Unlimited number of acrobatics A fusion of any style mentioned in the list above with a style from the Technical Division (with a mini- mum of 20% of each style in the routine) must be classified in the Urban Dance style. FLOFEST CLASSIFICATION 2020 Acrobatics Acrobatics : any movement in a 360˚ rotation in which a dancer has his feet above his head. Is considered as 1 acrobatic: Tumbling sequence Canon of multiple acrobatics executed by different dancers, one after the other The same acrobatic executed by multiple dancers at the same time Are considered as multiple acrobatics: The same acrobatic executed at different moments in the choreography Acrobatics considered an exception (will not be counted): Front & Back roll Shoulder roll Partnering lift Cartwheel Number of acrobatics permitted per dance style Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary | 3 acrobatics maximum Open | Unlimited number of acrobatics Urban dance | Unlimited number of acrobatics In a Jazz, Lyrical or Contemporary routine, any extra acrobatics will occur in a 3 points deduction from the final result, per occurrence. Important information After March 1st, 2020, all changes made to your registration causing a modification in the classification of the routine will lead to a $25 fee (per occurrence). From the beginning of the qualifications, any routine that is not classified in the correct category (style, age or routine type) will receive a 3 points deduction on the final result. FLOFEST CLASSIFICATION 2020.