|
Rules have been developed with
input from Adult, World Champion Hoop Dancers to ensure a fair
and competitive event.
First Place - $1500.00 and a
Trophy
Second Place - $1000.00
Third Place - $500.00
Fourth and Fifth - consolation
Registration:
Will be handled by the
Gathering of Nations committee on April 27th and 28th
(Thursday and Friday).
Rules of registration are
same as all Dancers for the Gathering. All registration must be
completed before Grand Entry Friday afternoon.
Competition:
Competition is both Friday
afternoon and Saturday night.
Routines
should be based on 7 minute routines.
First rounds will begin
Friday afternoon outside, in front of the live stage.
Competition will be in groups. Size of group will depend on
size of area in front of stage and number of competitors. You
will be judged on one song about 7 minutes long. We will be
selecting the top 5 contestants to go onto the finals, which
will be Saturday night in the “Pit” just after the crowning of
Miss Indian World. Depending on the number of groups a second
song may be necessary to get the best 5 contestants.
General Rules:
All contestants will be
required to wear bells, tinklers, and/or deer hooves to help
judging for rhythm.
No preset hoop formations
before you begin dancing.
No eagle whistles – not
before, during or after performing.
No religious prayers in
dance arena.
No taped or mechanical
props- no taping hoops together. You will be required to dance
using only the hoops you bring to dance with.
Criteria for Judging:
Timing/Rhythm- feet must
continuously keep time to the drum.
Precision- Hoops should not
fall to ground unintentionally. If hoops are thrown in air they
must be caught. Remember there will be other contestants
dancing near by when choosing your routine.
Showmanship- Hoop Dancing
should be directed to the audience. If dancers routine is
finished but drum has not stopped, must dance till the end of
music.
Creative/Originality-
Traditional Hoop dancing accepted. Dancers doing Back flip,
break dancing, cartwheels, and handstands will be penalized for
doing gymnastic moves.
All other rules will be
gone over prior to the Friday afternoon preliminary rounds.
Contest will be organized
and judged by Native American Hoop and Pow Wow dancers from the
United States and Canada. | 
You Are Here:
