Poor Fair/ Below Average Good/Average
8 pts 10 pts 12 pts
Creativity and Interpretation Poor
Ability to incorporate music that goes in
accordance with the theme selection The music did not accurately
express the theme presented.
Rhythm/Tempo Poor
Ability to stay in time with the music
The group attempts to keep a
rhythm, but often gets off beat
and speeds up or falls behind.
Doesn't follow beat in music.
Preparedness Poor
The dance was well rehearsed.
Group is not prepared to perform
at all.
Enthusiasm Poor
Involvement in the emotion or mood of
the dance. No use of facial expressions or
body language. Did not
demonstrate an interest in
performance.
Member Participation Poor
The members of the group participate in
the dance routine. One member participates in the
dance. The group is a mess. No
effort at all.
Poor
12 pts
Overall Group Performance Poor
The overall level of performance from the
group. The group is not focused or ready
to perform. Movements and
timing are non-existant.
Above average
14 pts
Fair/ Below Average
The music somewhat expressed
the theme presented.
Fair/ Below Average
The group rarely shows a basic
understanding of tempo and beat,
but sometimes falls behind and/or
speeds up in places or makes
errors in rhythm.
Fair/ Below Average
Group is not prepared and it is
clear that rehearsal was definately
lacking.
Fair/ Below Average
Very little use of facial
expressions or body language.
Did not demonstrate much
interest in performance.
Fair/ Below Average
Some members participate in the
dance. The group is not put
together at all. Effort is minimal.
Fair/ Below Average
14 pts
Fair/ Below Average
The group is not focused is only
going through the motions.
Movements and timing are off.
Outstanding
16 pts
Good/Average
The music was good enough to
hold some relation to the theme
presented.
Good/Average
The group shows a good
understanding of tempo and beat
but periodically gets off beat or
makes errors in rhythm.
Good/Average
Group is somewhat prepared, but
could have used a lot more
rehearsals.
Good/Average
Facial expressions and body
language are sometimes used to
generate emotions.
Good/Average
Most members participate in the
dance. The group is put together
ok, but not everyone is trying.
Good/Average
16 pts
Good/Average
The group is somewhat focused,
but not really enthusiastic.
Movements and timing are okay.
Above average
Excellent choice of music in
relation to theme presented, but
does not accurately express the
theme presented.
Above average
The group shows great
understanding of tempo and beat
by rarely getting off beat or
making errors in rhythm.
Above average
Group seems prepared, but could
have used a couple more
rehearsals.
Above average
Facial expressions and body
language are often used to
generate a strong interest and
enthusiasm.
Above average
All members participate in the
dance. The group is well put
together. Good effort from
everyone.
Above average
18 pts
Above average
The group is pretty focused and
somewhat enthusiastic.
Movements and timing are well
executed.
Outstanding
Extremely outstanding choice of
music that accurately expresses
the theme presented.
Outstanding
The group is outstandingly
accurate in beat, tempo, rhythms
and dance sequences.
Outstanding
Group is completely prepared and
has obviously rehearsed.
Outstanding
Facial expressions and body
language are always used to
generate a strong interest and
enthusiasm.
Outstanding
All members participate in the
dance. The group is extremely
well put together. Everyone is
focused and on task.
Outstanding
20 pts
Outstanding
The group is focused,
enthusiastic, and committed to
the performance. Movements and
timing are extremely well
executed.