UAAP CDC and NCC: Is it time to introduce a new category - Freestyle Pom?

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UAAP CDC and NCC: Is it time to introduce a new category - Freestyle Pom?

I believe this category would be a hit to the UAAP CDC and NCC fans as well as the cheer/dance squads. For the CDC, this would expand the current format of ‘cheerdance’. For NCC, this could create a pool of talent so Team Pilipinas can send to SEACO 2013 or the next ICU World Cheerleading Championship.

Defined by International Cheer Union (ICU): FREESTYLE POM incorporates the concepts of Jazz and Hip Hop with an emphasis on choreography, proper technical execution, visual effect, creativity, staging and team uniformity. Poms are used for 80-100% of the routine. Important characteristics of this type of routine include synchronization and visual effect, clean and precise motions, strong pom technique, the incorporation of dance technical elements and dance styles. Visual effects include level changes , group work, formation changes, use of different color poms

JUDGING CRITERIA
The judges will score the teams according to the judging criteria on a 100 point system.

FREESTYLE POM SCORE SHEET

Technique
Execution of Poms Motion Technique 10 pts
Clean arm lines, levels, placement, movement is sharp, strong and precise

Execution of Dance Technique 10 pts
Correct placement & levels of arms/ torso/ hips/ legs/ hands/ feet, body control, extension, balance, style in movement

Execution of Technical Skills 10 pts
Proper execution of leaps, turns, jumps lifts, partner work, etc


Group Execution
Synchronization/ Timing with Music 10 pts
Moving together as one with the music

Uniformity of Movement 10 pts
Movement are the same on each person, clear, clean and precise

Spacing 10 pts
Equal/ correct between individuals on the performance surface during routine and conditions


Choreography
Musicality/ Creativity/Choreography 10 pts
Use the music accents, style, creative, original movement


Routing Staging/ Visual Effects 10 pts
Formations and transitions, visual impact of group work, levels, opposition, poms

Degree of Difficulty 10 pts
Level of difficulty of skills, movement, weight changes, tempo


Overall
Communication/ Crowd Appeal & Appropriateness 10 pts
Ability to exhibit a dynamic routine with showmanship and appeal
Age appropriate music, costume and choreography that enhances the performance

Total – 100 pts
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2012 Southeast Asian Cheerleading Championship




From left: Hohai University, Guam Gecko, Thailand Crazy Dragons



FREE POM*
GOLD Thailand Crazy Dragons - http://www.voxsports.net/seaco-2012-...agons-thailand

SILVER Guam Gecko Cheer Squad - http://www.voxsports.net/seaco-2012-gecko-cheersquad

BRONZE China Hohai University - http://www.voxsports.net/seaco-2012-...iversity-china

*Note: If you can’t view the video in the link, you have to register to the website which is free and fast.



2011 ICU World Cheerleading Championships

TEAM CHEER FREESTYLE

GOLD Team USA - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itm9pXunNMM

SILVER Team Japan - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jpi0Xo3dUk

BRONZE Team Mexico - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOAC7i0gLng

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