Youth Cultural Development Program
2021 FACO’S VIRTUAL KABATAAN SAYAWSHOWDOWN COMPETITION
YOUTH DANCE SHOW COMPETITION
This competition aims to strengthen the familiarity with the Filipino cultural dances.
MECHANICS
- Participants should be in a group (minimum of 2 & maximum of 5).
- Dancers should be from 7-19 years of age.
- Must submit group “NAME” with participants’ name
- Must submit history of the dance
- Costumes can be traditional Filipino/modernized and represents the Filipino culture.
- Music and dances must be upbeat, modern, traditional, or ethnic/tribal and associated with Filipino culture.
- Finalist (Top 5) must be available to perform at our June 5, 2021 event in order to win the prizes.
RULES
- Deadline for submission of application will be on or before July 10, 2021.
- Audition for Virtual Performances will be on Aug. 07, 2021 (not required for costumes/props).
- Virtual Semi-Final Elimination Performances for Top 5 Finalists will on August 28, 2021.
- Final Competition and awards will be showcased during our 20th Fiesta Celebration on October 09, 2021.
CONTACT INFORMATION
RULES
- Participants should be in a group (Minimum of 2 & maximum of 5 persons).
- Dancers should be from 7-19 years of age.
- Must submit application on or before July 10, 2021.
- Must virtually audition/perform on August 7, 2021 (Costumes – optional).
- If chosen, groups should perform virtually or in person on August 28, 2021 for TOP 5 Semi-Finals (Costumes – optional).
- Final Competition and awards will be showcased during the 20th Fil-Am Fiesta Celebration on October 9, 2021.
JUDGING CRITERIA FOR FINAL COMPETITION
- Techniques
- Facial Expression
- Choreography
- Costumes & Props
INCENTIVES & AWARDS
INITIAL PRIZES for TOP 5 of $100 for each group.
Grand Prizes
FIRST PRIZE – $500 AND TROPHY
SECOND PRIZE – $300 AND TROPHY
THIRD PRIZE – $200 AND TROPHY
TWO CONSOLATION PRIZES of $100 for each group + TROPHY