Reflections Handbook
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Topic: Choreography
Sort Desciption: DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY RULES. Theme: I can make a difference by... Students must adhere to the general rules as well as the following Dance Choreography Rules. ...
Content Inside: 15 2007–2008 PTA Reflections Program DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY RULES Theme: I can make a difference by. Students must adhere to the general rules as well as the following Dance Choreography Rules. Description Dance choreography entries must be original choreographed dance composition works recorded on a VHS videotape or DVD. The choreography must be the work of one student and must demonstrate creativity and interpretation of the theme. There may be up to three dancers performing the choreography. The choreographer may be the performer or one of the performers, but does not have to be. Costumes are not necessary. If costumes are used, however, the choreographer must also create the costumes. Whether an entry uses a variety of techniques or a simple approach, it will be judged primarily on how well the student uses his or her artistic vision to portray the theme. A well- developed concept is more important than technique. Originality Each entry must be the original work of one student only. An adult may not alter the creative integrity of a student’s work. Because the program is designed to encourage and recognize each student’s individual creativity, help from an adult or collaboration with other students is not allowed. Use of copyrighted material other than music is prohibited. Plagiarism is defined as taking and using another person’s ideas, writings, or inventions as one’s own. Plagiarized entries will be disqualified and returned to the students. Entry Form All participants are required to fill out in its entirety and sign the Official Entry Form. Students who have not completely filled out the form will not be eligible to participate in the program. In situations where the child cannot fill out the entry form or write legibly, a parent may sign his or her child’s name. Students have the option of placing the titles of their works on the Official Entry Form and must answer a few questions about how they created their works (see Require ...
