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TYPE OF TEAM EVENTS |
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There are 3 different types of
Team events, namely |
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TWIRLING TEAM |
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A Twirling team is four or
more members using one baton per
member performing in unison
accompanied by the NBTA
INTERNATIONAL record. The
routine will have an entrance,
variety in twirling, exchanges,
changes in floor patterns, and an
exit within the time allowed |
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DANCE TWIRL |
A Dance Twirl
team is four or more members
whose performance is accompanied
by recorded or taped music of
their preference. The
performances and the teacher
should be creative in
choreography as well as costume.
The routine
will be a musical interpretation
through movement with expression
and baton, including an
introduction, dynamic effects, a
conclusion and possibly a theme.
It is essential that a
Dance Twirl routine have its
dance steps coordinated with the
music. It will
incorporate beauty of leg work,
footwork, and body work with the
baton. It must have
combinations of baton and dance
material. It will use
space properly; the floor pattern
will be a design. All forms
of dance may be used –
ballet, modern, lyrical, jazz,
Irish, flamenco, country, disco,
Charleston, etc. – gymnastics may
not be used.
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primary goal in dance Twirl
is a routine with the minimum to
maximum time limit of continuous
dance while twirling with dance
steps and twirling have the same
degree of difficulty. |
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HALF-TIME SHOW TEAMS and
SCHOOL TEAMS |
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A Half-Time
Show Team has four or more
members whose performance is
accompanied by recorded or taped
music of their preference. A
Half-Time Show routine
will be choreographed for the
purpose of entertainment and it
shall be appropriate for
performances at school athletic
events and other school or civic
functions. The ultimate goal
in a Half-Time Show is a routine
with a high entertainment value
which enables the young people of
today to have the training and
experience necessary to give an
impressive performance before the
public. |
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OPTIONAL
HALF-TIME SHOW
DIVISIONS |
(1) HALF-TIME SHOW TWIRL TEAM
To fulfill the requirements
for a Half-Time Show Twirl Team,
50 percent of its members must
twirl some type of twirling
equipment used for twirling or
spinning purposes containing a
baton shaft or color guard
equipment (flags, rifles, sabers)
at the same time at some point
within the performance. A
reasonable length twirling or
Dance Twirl section should be
choreographed and performed to
give the judges the opportunity
to evaluate without question that
the team is classified a
Half-Time Show Twirl Team.
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(2) HALF-TIME SHOW POM PON
TEAM
Team’s performance shall
display the ability to use pom
pons with precision and grace
combining the changing of floor
patterns, group designs, and
dance steps for maximum audience
appeal. |
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(3) HALF-TIME SHOW DANCELINE
TEAM
Team’s performance shall
display the ability to dance with
uniformity in style, precision,
and grace using changes in floor
patterns, group designs, and
change of pace for maximum
audience appeal. The Danceline
should also expand the variety
and difficulty of the routine.
Gymnastics* may not be used. The
Danceline should get into
character of the style of
dancing, not only using feet and
legs but also using the upper
body and facial expressions. The
goal of the danceline should be
to execute a precision routine of
intricate footwork, legwork and
body work. |
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(4) HALF-TIME SHOW DRILL TEAM
A Half-Time Show Drill Team
has 12 or more members displaying
the ability to move and maneuver
without the use of
props/equipment. |
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(5) HALF-TIME SHOW
CHEERLEADING TEAM
Team’s performance shall
display the ability to use body
and voice with precision and
grace combining the changing of
floor patterns and vocal cheers
for maximum audience appeal.
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(6) HALF-TIME SHOW SCHOOL
MAJORETTE TEAM
A school majorette team must
have three or more members whose
performance is accompanied by
recorded or taped music of their
preference. All members of a
school majorette must be
attending and currently enrolled
in the educational institution
they are representing. Example:
A middle school, a high school or
a college/university. Each team
member must be an active member
of the marching band program. A
school majorette team’s routine
will be choreographed for the
purpose of entertainment and the
performance shall be appropriate
for school band performances. |
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In addition, there
are 3 type of solo Teams events,
namely |
| - Team
Prince/Princess |
| - Solo
Pom Pon |
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- Solo Cheerleading |
