Holidays

Congratulations to the Dancer’s Edge Company who represented Southern Dance Theatre at the Delray Beach Holiday Parade. We won for the Dance/Cheer Category with a total of 280 points awarded by the judges!

Judges used the following criteria, and each judge awarded up to 20 points in each category for a maximum total of 100 points. There were 3 judges, so a combined total of 300 point maximum can be earned over all.

A. THEME: Does the float adequately convey the parade theme of “A Multicultural Holiday”?

B. CRAFTSMANSHIP & LIGHTING: Is the float neat and soundly constructed demonstrating the proper working of mechanical parts and achievement of detail. Is it well-lit and easily seen by spectators?

C. ANIMATION AND SPECIAL EFFECTS: Are any special effects incorporating motion and sound used on and/or alongside the float?

D. PROPORTIONS & PRESENTATION: Can all elements be seen, read, and understood by the public?

E. INGENUITY/ORIGINALITY: Did the team incorporate a unique idea with creative implementation?

F. BAND SOUND (Only applicable to BAND Category): Can the band be heard by spectators?

G. BAND FORMATION (Only applicable to BAND Category): Is the band in uniform and consistent formation?

H. DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY (Only applicable to DANCE Category): Does the dance group/team perform in unison or rhythmically?

I. DANCE COSTUMES (Only applicable to DANCE Category): Are the dance group/team costumes consistent with theme and performance?