Push It 2010 Judging & Selection Criteria

3 ON 3 BREAKIN' BATTLE JUDGING CRITERIA

Footwork (20%)
Variety and usage of footwork

Technique/Musicality (30%)
Knowledge of the execution of the dance. Ability to respond and mix it up to the music.

Style (20%)
Does style assist with execution of moves? Own individual feel to the dance.

Power moves (20%)
Innovative, clean, strong moves. Ability to flow moves into the dance not just the move reliant on itself.

Freshness (10%)
Is there representation of a bboy/bgirl in both the dance and the look?


MC BATTLE JUDGING CRITERIA

Technique (30%)
Microphone technique, clear vocals

Style (20%)
Showmanship, individuality, movement on stage

Freestyle ability/response (20%)
On the spot acknowledgment of visual or previous knowledge of opponent. Ability to think fast and respond with originality and wit.

Originality (30%)
Be original!

PUSH DJ JUDGING CRITERIA

Creativity/Innovation (30%)
Originality with the use of new and/or old music, diversity of music selection and use of equipment. This is not a trick competition but a set that will be more relevant to the audience.

Showmanship/Audience response (20%)
The ability to entertain and present an entertaining set. Crowd support throughout the set and response to the selection of sounds presented.

Mixing (30%)
Scratching, sampling, mixing and beat mixing innovation relevant to the style of music being played.

Technical (20%)
Use of equipment, technical proficiency, ability to effectively improve the music through tricks, scratching and sampling.


PUSH UNDERGROUND SELECTION CRITERIA
(THIS IS NOT A COMPETITION ON THE DAY BUT A PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE)

Musicianship (25%)
Ability to project out own unique sound. Music, vocal all working as one.

Composition (30%)
Originality of material, song writing skills,

Production (25%)
Originality and quality beats, samples, levels, mastering.

Label Potential (20%)
Does the act have all the goods to step up to the next level and be signed?

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