GUIDELINES:

1. The use of pyrotechnics, fire, water, deadly weapons, vulgar objects, and dangerous materials
(e.g. acid, broken glass, etc.) during the event shall not be allowed.
2. The performance should be within the bounds of decency. Use of profanity and display of vulgar
actions are strictly prohibited.
3. The decision of the board of judges is final and irrevocable.
4. Every performing group must perform in the order pre-set by the CMSC. If the group is unable to
perform due to late arrival of the participants, the group shall be in default and given zero
point for their performance.
5. All music files must be in .mp3 format
6. All participating groups must clean up after their performances.
7. Ranking system will be used to determine the winner. In case of tie, the averaging system will be
used. In case of further tie, ranking system between the still tied groups will be used to break
the tie.
8. The check performed by the officer in charge (P.R.O-Jethro del Rosario) who will receive the files
shall only be to check the existence, format, file name and compatibility with the player. Jumps
in audio or video as well as other quality issues are not included in the check.
9. Errors in the music or video files of the batches after their submission, occurring without the
fault of the batch in question, shall not be liable for deductions but the batch must still submit a
copy of the file before the event.
10. Failure to abide by the general rules shall mean a ten (10) point deduction for the event/s in
question or if the infringement cannot be traced to a specific event, the deduction shall be
directed to the overall scores for the Best Batch in the Acquaintance.
11. Event specific guidelines:

A. Creative Modern Dance

1. There should be 7-12 participants including ONE STAR DANCER. It may be all male, all female or a
combination of both. The STAR DANCER may be any member of the batch. The star dancer must wear
the number assigned to the batch.
2. Each batch may send two technical directors. One shall man the music with the control area, the other
shall man the lights. Only these two shall be allowed to come near the control areas. Both will be given
passes.
3. The duration of the performance should be a maximum of 7 minutes only. A one point deduction shall
be given for every 5 seconds exceeding the maximum time. The star dancer will be given 1 minute to
groove and shine AFTER the batchs dance number. The counting for the time given to the star dancer
will be separate from the 7 minutes allowable time for each batch. Performance time starts once the
music or the introduction begins whichever comes first. One minute preparation time will be given to
each batch.
4. The list of participants for the Creative Modern Dance must be passed along with the music file. The
name of the Star Dancer must be indicated in the list. The names of the technical directors must be
passed along with the list indicating if they will man the sounds or the lights. Failure to pass the names
 of the technical directors mean that only the batch representative of the batch may come near the
control areas.
5. The music file must be submitted via flash drive. Music for the star dancer should also be provided by
the batch in the same manner. The music file for the CMD must be in the file name format
CMD_BatchName and the music for the Star Dancer must be in the file name format
Star_BatchName. Deadline for submission of the music is 5PM on September 24 (Thursday) at the
CMSC Office. The submitting person must wait for their music to be checked and given the OK signal
by the PRO to check for any errors.
6. The music file and list of participants must be submitted together. Submission of one without the other
will be rejected. Improperly named and formatted files shall not be accepted. The official submission
time shall be the time the PRO gives the OK signal.
7. Late submission of the music file and list of participants for CMD will result to a one (1) point deduction
for every minute beyond 5:00 PM of September 24, 2015. Changing the music file for CMD after the
deadline shall not be permitted. Addition, substitution or elimination of participants after the list has been
passed will result to a deduction of five (5) points for every added/substituted/eliminated participant.
Substitution of the Star Dancer shall not be allowed. Except if the substitution or elimination is due to (a)
death, (b) bone/internal injury or (c) serious illness incurred after the list was passed then no deduction
shall be made given proof of the cause is forwarded.
8. One minute shall be given for every group as set-up time. One point shall be deducted for every five
seconds spent over the time limit of set-up. If the group is unable to perform due to late arrival of the
participants, the group shall be in default and given zero point for their performance. Set-up time
starts after the preceding group has cleared the area.
9. The star dancers of each batch will have a showdown after all the batches have performed their
numbers. Music for the showdown will be provided by the CMSC. The showdown will last for only 1
minute.
10. A white flag shall be raised one minute before the maximum time and a red flag shall be raised once
the maximum time of 7 minutes has elapsed.
11. Criteria for judging:

Concept/Originality 30%
Synchronization and Mastery 25%
Creativity & Difficulty of Steps 20%
Costumes and Props 15%
Overall Impact 10%
TOTAL 100%

Star Dancer

Creativity 30%
Difficulty of Steps 30%
Showmanship 30%
Audience Impact 10%
TOTAL 100%

B. Modeling

1. Every batch should have one competing group composed of 8-10 members. They may be all male, all
female or a combination of both.
 2. Each batch may send two technical directors. One shall man the music with the control area, the other
shall man the lights. Only these two shall be allowed to come near the control areas. Both will be given
passes.
3. The list of participants for the Modeling Competition must be passed along with the music file. The
names of the technical directors must be passed along with the list indicating if they will man the sounds
or the lights. Failure to pass the names of the technical directors mean that only the batch
representative of the batch may come near the control areas.
4. The music file must be submitted via flash drive. The music file for the Modeling Competition must be in
the file name format Modeling_BatchName. Deadline for submission of the music is 5PM on
September 24 (Thursday) at the CMSC Office. The submitting person must wait for their music to be
checked for errors and given the OK signal by the PRO.
5. The music file and list of participants must be submitted together. Submission of one without the other
will be rejected. Improperly named and/or formatted files shall not be accepted. The official submission
time shall be the time the PRO gives the OK signal.
6. The ramp should only be maximum of 8 minutes for every group, including entrance and exit. Two
minutes shall be given for every group as set-up time. One point shall be deducted for every five
seconds spent over the time limit for set up. Set-up time starts after the preceding group has cleared the
area. Ramp time starts once the music or introduction starts, whichever comes first. Also, one point
shall be deducted for every five seconds spent over the time limit of the performance.
7. Performing groups should clear the ramp and preparation areas immediately after their performance.
8. Late submission of the music file and list of participants for Modeling will result to a one (1) point
deduction for every minute beyond 5:00 PM of September 24, 2015. Changing the music file for
Modeling after the deadline shall not be permitted. Addition, substitution or elimination of participants
after the list has been passed will result to a deduction of five (5) points for every
added/substituted/eliminated participant. Except if the substitution or elimination is due to (a) death, (b)
bone/internal injury or (c) serious illness incurred after the list was passed then no deduction shall be
made given proof of the cause is forwarded.
9. If the group is unable to perform due to late arrival of the participants, the group shall be in default
and given zero point for their performance.
10. A white flag shall be raised one minute before the maximum time of 8 minutes and a red flag shall be
raised once the maximum time has elapsed.
11. Criteria for Judging:

Performance (choreography, style, and coordination) 30%

Models (grace and confidence, poise and projection) 25%
Costume (suitability of styles to the concept, wearability and quality) 20%
Audience Impact 5%
Relevance to the theme 15%
Music 5%
TOTAL 100%

C. Batch Gimmick

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1. Each batch should have a minimum of 30 participants, except for the 5 years who are allowed to have
a minimum of 15 participants.
2. The batch gimmick should only last for a maximum of 5 minutes. Two minutes shall be given for every
group as set-up time. One point shall be deducted for every five seconds spent over the time limit. One
point shall be deducted for every five seconds over the time limit for set-up. Set-up time starts after the
preceding group has cleared the area. Performance time starts once music or introduction starts
whichever comes first.
3. The gimmick must reflect the theme (using the traits reflected by the assigned festival) assigned to the
batch.
4. Each batch may send two technical directors. One shall man the music with the control area, the other
shall man the lights. Only these two shall be allowed to come near the control areas. The names and
 delegations of the technical directors must be submitted along with the music files, if there is any. Both
will be given passes.
5. Music files may be submitted for the gimmick. The music file must be submitted via flash drive. The
music file for the Batch Gimmick must be in the file name format Gimmick_BatchName. Deadline for
submission of the music is 5PM on September 24 (Thursday) at the CMSC Office. The submitting
person must wait for their music to be checked for errors and given the OK signal by the P.R.O. Time
for submission is the time the P.R.O gives the OK signal. One point shall be deducted for every minute
of delay after the submission deadline (Thursday, September 24, 2015)
6. Changing music files after the submission shall not be allowed.
7. A white flag shall be raised one minute before the maximum time and a red flag shall be raised once the
maximum time of 5 minutes has elapsed.
8. The decision of the Board of Judges is final and irrevocable.
9. Criteria for Judging:

Group Dynamic 40%

Wit and Humor 25%
Relevance to the theme 25%
Audience Impact 10%
TOTAL 100%

D. Batch Video

1. The video must be produced and edited by members of each batch ONLY or else the batch will be
disqualified.
2. It should last for a maximum of 3 minutes. One point shall be deducted for every 3 seconds over
the time limit. Maximum file size is 200MB. Files exceeding this size shall not be accepted.
3. The batch logo should be showcased in the video. The absence of a logo will result to a 3-point
deduction. Previous logos of the batch may be used.
4. The video must reflect the theme assigned to the batch.
5. The video must be submitted on or before September 21, 2015 (Monday), 5PM at the CMSC office.
The submitting member must wait for the OK signal given by the PRO after checking the file for
errors. The submission time shall be the time the PRO gives the OK signal. One point deduction
shall be given for every minute of delay in submission.
6. The video must be in .mpg format.
7. Criteria for judging:

Concept and Originality 35%

Quality (including video and audio effects) 30%
Relevance to the theme 25%
Overall Impact 10%
TOTAL 100%

E. Photo Exhibit

1. Each batch is allowed to have one photo for the photo exhibit..
2. The photos should have been taken only from the time the guidelines are released and also
personally taken by members of the batch. Plagiarism will result to automatic disqualification.
3. Photo editing in any form is not allowed.
4. Photos shall be in A4. In .png and .jpg format. Only the softcopy of the photos shall passed.
5. Titles of the photo shall be one to three words only.
6. Deadline of submission of the photo is at 05:00 PM on September 22, 2014 (Tuesday).
7. The exhibit will be open to the public on September 22, 2015 to September 24, 2015.
8. Criteria:
 Concept and Originality 40%
Quality 30%
Relevance to the theme 30%
TOTAL 100%
F. Batch Costume

1. Every batch is encouraged to wear costumes or accessories related to the festival assigned to
them. There will be a minimum number of batch members required to wear the said costumes or
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accessories, 30 for each batch except for the 5 years who are allowed a minimum of 15 batch
members. The batch costume shall be worn from the start of the parade until the end of the
Modeling Competition. 2 points shall be deducted from the score of the batch if the batch cannot
meet the minimum number of representatives for every person lacking.
2. Note: Please do not spend too much. Use of recycled materials is highly encouraged
3. Criteria:

Concept 30%
Relevance to the theme 20%
Resourcefulness 30%
Creativity & Aesthetics 20%
TOTAL 100%
G. Batch Mascot

1. Each batch should have one (1) member who should best represent the batch and their
assigned Philippine Festival. He or she shall also serve as the leader during the parade of
the batches. He/she is included in the minimum number required for each batch.
2. Criteria

Concept 30%
Relevance to the theme 20%
Resourcefulness 30%
Creativity & Aesthetics 20%
TOTAL 100%

POINTING SYSTEM IN DETERMINING THE BEST BATCH

Major: Minor:

1st 100 1st 70

2nd 90 2nd 65
3rd 80 3rd 60
4th 70 4th 55

5th 60 5th 50
6th 50 6th 45

Major:
Modelling
Modern Dance
Batch Gimmick
 Batch Mascot
Minor:
Photo Exhibit
Batch Video
Batch Mascot

Additional Points:
Star Dancer