Judging

System
Produced by: Christian Justilien for The Junkanoo Cooperation of New Providence (JCNP)











This new judging system provides a clear understanding on
the evaluation process for all participants, judges, and
spectators. Addressed are the following

Scoring determined out of 100% for each category and

sub-category

Participants will now exactly how they are being judge

Participants will be judged from the same vantage

point

Judges will be elevated above the parade for a more

accurate audio & visual perception

All judges will meet a minimum qualification

requirement in their area of expertise as set by the
JCNP

Have all judged categories will be weighed into the

final out-come of the parades

There will be no need for training of judges as they are

being engaged from a pool of experts in the community

SCORING

All considerations will be clearly defined and laid out for participants and judges.

Participant will be able to tell, at a glance, strong or weak areas of performance

Scores in all categories and Sub-categories will not exceed 100%

Scores automatically weighed using mathematical formulas for instant and absolute
accuracy

Overall final score will not exceed 100%

EVALUATION (Rating)
SUPERIOR = 91 - 100
VERY GOOD = 81 - 90
GOOD = 71 - 80
AVERAGE = 61 - 70
BELOW AVERAGE = 0 - 60

SCORING OVERVIEW

FREE DANCER

Performance Skills (60%)

Originality/Variety of moves
Rhythm/Timing
Energy/pace
Interaction with Audience
Expression
Costume
Construction/Presentation
(40%)
Visual Effect/Appeal
Pasting (75% crepe/25%
decoration)
Construction/Design
Theme representation
Mobility

FREE DANCER SCORE CARD

OFF-SHOULDER DANCERS

Performance Skills (40%)

Originality/Variety of moves
Rhythm/Timing
Energy/pace
Interaction with Audience
Expression
Costume
Construction/Presentation
(60%)
Visual Effect/Appeal
Pasting (75% crepe/25% decoration)
Construction/Design
Theme representation
Mobility

OFF-SHOULDER DANCER SCORE CARD


Choreography
Syncronization/precision/Transitions
Complexity of moves
Technique
Spacial Awareness
Energy/ Pace
Routine Variation/Creativity
Costuming
Pasting (75% crepe/25%
decoration)
Visual Effect
Creativity
Appropriateness of Costumes

CHOREOGRAPHED DANCERS

CHOREOGRAPHED DANCE SCORE CARD


MUSICIANSHIP
Balance/Blend
Intonation
Sonority of Percussion
Technique/Ensemble Cohesiveness
Instrumentation
CONTENT/PERFORMANCE
Repertoire/Appropriateness
Style/Idiomatic Interpretation
Creativity/Originality
Emotion/Spirit/Intensity

MUSIC

MUSIC SCORE CARD

OVERALL GROUP
COSTUME

Execution of Theme/Presentation
Creativity/Originality
Colour Co-ordination
Visual Effect/Special Effects/Decorations
Costume Construction
Construction/Design
Mobility

OVERALL GROUP COSTUME SCORE CARD


BANNER

Costume Construction/Presentation
Visual Effect/Special Effects/Use of Decorations
Theme Depiction
Creativity
Construction/Design/Colour co-ordination
Mobility

BANNER SCORE CARD


LEAD COSTUME

Theme Depiction/Presentation
Visual Effect/Special Effects
Creativity/Originality
Costume Construction
Pasting (75% crepe/25%
decoration)
Construction/Design
Colour co-ordination
Use of Decoration
Mobility

LEAD COSTUME SCORE CARD

Overall winner will be determined based on the following percentage breakdown. Please note that
ALL categoties clearly contribute to overall win. Free dancer and off-shoulder dancer categories
eligibility minimum numbers requirements will give consideration towards final 5% for group total

*PENALTIES WILL BE DUDUCTED FROM OVERALL TOTAL

Final total will be rounded up to the nearest whole number in cases of .5 scores.
All eligibility penalties must be administered at the gate
There will be no disqualification of groups under this system

Please Note: Additional penalties will be added to this document as they become available.