BATTLE ALL URBAN CATEGORY
STRUCTURE AND RULES (Applicable to Both Categories):
The event organizer will choose the music.
Duration: All dancers will have a 45-second warm-up; all dancers will dance simultaneously. Note: This segment is non-competitive; neither judging nor points will be awarded.
After the warm-up, the battle begins. Each dancer will individually and alternately dance to the selected music for 45 seconds. Judges will select 16 dancers to advance to the next round.
After the selection, dancers will be paired randomly, taking turns showcasing their dance skills for 45 seconds. Judges will decide which dancer advances to the next round.
In this round, the remaining 8 dancers are divided into pairs randomly. The dance continues for 1 minute for each contestant. After this round, four dancers remain.
In the finals, the remaining 2 pairs of dancers compete in one-on-one battles. The losers of the semifinals then compete against each other in a one-on-one battle for 3rd place, while the winners of the semifinals compete against each other in a one-on-one battle for 1st place.
SCORING:
Points: No numerical points will be assigned by the judges.
Decision: Judges will express their decisions by a show of hands towards the dancer.
A unanimous decision is reached when the majority of judges (3 out of 5) point to a specific dancer.
Additional Information:
Each dancer will have their start number attached to their costume/shirt. The start number must be attached to the front side.