| Subject: Re: Offbeat Proposal |
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Terrie
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Date Posted: 14:08:48 10/15/03 Wed
In reply to:
Nat
's message, "Re: Offbeat Proposal" on 13:56:10 10/15/03 Wed
Hi Nat,
I'll do my best to answer your questions!
>having read the following proposal I feel compelled to
>give my opinion :0) (Having one of those days!)
>
>1. What is the point of the offbeat competition, is it
>meant to be a fun event that offers university dancers
>a chance to do something different? Have I got the
>wrong impression of the event? What are the marks
>given for, is it creativity, entertainment, dancing
>technique...?
I see it as a fun event that is a chance to do something different, but also opens up ballroom comps to people who might not otherwise go, for instance, ex-students, contemporary dancers. In Cambridge, we have a dedicated Offbeat team and classes, so it's a little bit more serious here. The marking is on 50% entertainment and 50% technique.
>3. Forgive me if i have missed a whole chunk of the
>discussionson this topic, but why is the only proposal
>for shortening the time limits 1min 45 secs (Half
>previous?) why not 2min 30?
Got me on that one! 1 min 45 is really not enough time for anyone to do a decent routine, let alone practice for weeks for, travel long distances and pay to go to a comp.
>4. At first glance I do not agree with the proposal
>for only the top 10 teams entering at IVDA, as I dont
>feel it is in keeping with the spirit of the event
>(although my impressions may ne wrong on this count).
>If the event is one that holds the same prestige as
>the team match, for example, then a qualifying round
>(SUDA/NUDA top 5) would make sence. Is this the case?
Qualifying is something I'd rather not go for (as it brings up a whole load of judging issues), as we can at least try the other time saving measures and see if they work. However, it is preferable to cutting the time.
>
>5. Is it not just a case of finding a balance between
>allowing offbeat dancers the time they deserve to
>perform the routines that they have worked on and
>entertaining the masses, and keeping the IVDA event
>under 24 hours? :0)
Yes!
Terrie
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