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AsiaTEF DANCE COMPETITION
The AsiaTEF Dance Competitions provide an international platform for dancers of all ages to showcase their creativity, technical excellence, and artistic expression through diverse dance styles and performance categories. Designed to encourage artistic growth and cultural appreciation, the competition welcomes soloists and group performers from various dance backgrounds.
Through structured categories and professional evaluation standards, AsiaTEF aims to celebrate individuality, teamwork, and the dynamic beauty of dance performance across both contemporary and traditional forms
The AsiaTEF Dance Competition is structured into four main categories, offering dancers opportunities to compete in both solo and group performance formats.
Introducing the 4 Competition Categories
The AsiaTEF Dance Competition is structured into four main categories, offering dancers opportunities to compete in both solo and group performance formats.
A. Modern Dance Solo Competition (by Age)
A contemporary solo dance category focusing on creativity, expression, musicality, and stage presence across modern dance styles and age divisions.
B. Ballet Solo Competition (by Grade)
A structured ballet category designed to showcase classical ballet technique, discipline, artistic interpretation, and performance quality through graded divisions.
C. Traditional Dance Solo Competition (by Age)
A cultural dance category celebrating heritage, authenticity, and artistic storytelling through traditional dance forms from different cultures and regions.
D. Dance Group Competitions
A collaborative dance performance category for duets, trios, quartets, and larger groups, focusing on teamwork, synchronization, stage coordination, artistic presentation, and group performance excellence across all dance genres and styles.
1. Duo / Trio / Quartet Dance Competition
Open to dance groups consisting of 2 to 4 performers. This category emphasizes synchronization, teamwork, stage communication, choreography, and collaborative dance performance skills across all dance genres and styles.
2. Large Group Dance Competition (5 Members & Above)
Open to dance groups consisting of 5 or more performers. This category highlights group unity, formation precision, stage coordination, choreography presentation, and overall ensemble performance across any dance genre and style.
A. MODERN DANCE
(Solo Competition by Age)
A. MODERN DANCE SOLO COMPETITION BY AGE
Overview
The AsiaTEF Modern Dance Solo Competition highlights creativity, individuality, and expressive movement through contemporary dance performance. This category welcomes solo dancers performing various modern dance styles while emphasizing musicality, technical execution, and stage confidence.
Performance Guidelines
Dance Styles
Participants may perform any modern or contemporary dance style, including but not limited to:
☑︎ Contemporary
☑︎ Jazz
☑︎ Hip Hop
☑︎ Street Dance
☑︎ Lyrical
☑︎ K-Pop
☑︎ Commercial Dance
☑︎ Freestyle
☑︎ Modern Fusion
Performance Format
☑︎ Solo performance only
☑︎ Backing music is allowed
☑︎ Props may be used if safe and manageable
☑︎ Performances should demonstrate creativity, stage presence, and artistic expression
B. BALLET
(Solo Competition by Grade)
B. BALLET SOLO BY GRADE
Overview
The AsiaTEF Ballet Solo Competition is designed to showcase classical ballet technique, discipline, elegance, and artistic interpretation through graded solo performances. This category supports dancers following structured ballet training systems and encourages technical excellence in classical ballet performance.
Repertoire Guidelines
Participants may perform repertoire from:
☑︎ Classical Ballet Repertoire
☑︎ Ballet Examination Syllabi
☑︎ Character Dance Variations
☑︎ Classical Ballet Studies
Recognized ballet systems may include:
☑︎ RAD
☑︎ ISTD
☑︎ Cecchetti
☑︎ Vaganova
☑︎ Or equivalent accredited ballet training systems
Performance Format
☑︎ Solo performance only
☑︎ Classical ballet costume permitted
☑︎ Recorded music accompaniment allowed
☑︎ Performance should reflect classical ballet technique and artistic discipline
C. TRADITIONAL DANCE
(Solo Competition by Age)
C. TRADITIONAL DANCE SOLO BY AGE
Overview
The AsiaTEF Traditional Dance Solo Competition celebrates the beauty and diversity of cultural heritage through traditional dance performance. This category encourages dancers to preserve and present authentic traditional dance forms while showcasing artistic storytelling and cultural identity.
Performance Guidelines
Dance Styles
Participants may perform any traditional or cultural dance style from around the world.
Examples include:
☑︎ Ethnic & Folk Dances
☑︎ Cultural Fusion Dance
Performance Format
☑︎ Solo performance only
☑︎ Traditional costumes encouraged
☑︎ Recorded music accompaniment allowed
☑︎ Performances should maintain cultural authenticity and artistic integrity
DANCE GROUP COMPETITIONS
Overview
The AsiaTEF Dance Group Competition celebrates teamwork, synchronization, creativity, and stage performance through collaborative dance presentations. This category is open to dancers of all ages and welcomes all dance styles and mixed-age group formations.
General Performance Guidelines
☑︎ Mixed age groups are allowed
☑︎ Any dance genre or performance style permitted
☑︎ Backing music allowed
☑︎ Props and costumes permitted where appropriate
☑︎ Performances should emphasize coordination, creativity, and group presentation
Group Categories
1. Duo / Trio / Quartet
This category is open to groups consisting of:
☑︎ 2 performers (Duo)
☑︎ 3 performers (Trio)
☑︎ 4 performers (Quartet)
Performance Duration: Maximum 5 minutes
2. Group Ensemble (5 Performers & Above)
This category is open to larger dance groups consisting of:
☑︎ 5 performers or more
Mixed ages and mixed dance styles are allowed.
Performance Duration: Maximum 5 minutes
SCORING
AsiaTEF Elite Championship Award
AsiaTEF Elite Championship Award
In each competition category, participants are evaluated based on a standardized scoring system. While multiple award levels will be given, only one Champion will be selected per division within each category.
The Category Champion will be chosen from participants who achieve Elite Gold (90–100 marks) and obtain the highest overall score in their respective division.
Championship Selection Criteria
✅ Only participants awarded Elite Gold (90–100) are eligible for Championship selection
✅ The participant with the highest mark in each division will be declared the Champion
✅ In the event of a tie, the adjudication panel reserves the right to apply performance criteria review for the final decision.
Example of Championship Allocation:
Modern Dance Competition (by Age)
Junior 1: Age 8 and below → 1 Champion
Junior 2: Age 9-12 → 1 Champion
Youth 1: Age 13-15 → 1 Champion
Youth 2: Age 16-18 → 1 Champion
Adult: Age 19 & above → 1 Champion
Summary
Each division within each category will produce one official Champion, recognizing the highest-scoring Elite Gold performer as the top achiever in that division.
