Hip Hop Night 2008

2008-02-03T09:13:00.000-08:00

What's up, guys?! Hope you've been staying tuned for Hip Hop Nite 08! This is an important announcement for both interested participants and supporters!

After much delibration, the organisers have decided to cancel Round 1 of the Competition i.e. First Showcase round. Contestants will start off with Round 2, Second Showcase round, in which they take turns on stage to display their own choreography to their own song selection. Rounds 3, 4 and 5 (Choreography and Battles) will remain as stated. Judging criteria and requirements will stay the same as well. =)

COMPETITION FORMAT (as of 3rd Feb 08):

Round 1: Showcase (16 teams)

A total of 16 teams will compete in Round 1. Teams will take the stage one at a time and perform a self-choreography of no more than 1 min 30 sec to a song of their choice. The top 8 teams will proceed to Round 2.

Judging criterion:
1) Musicality 50%
2) Technique 20%
3) Presentation 20%
4) Costumes 10%

Requirements:
1) Prepare choreography to the song of their choice.
1) Adhere to the Dance track requirements as stated in the Rules and Regulations.

Round 2: Choreography (8 teams)

Contestants will be taught 2 to 3-eights of choreography on the spot. Contestants will then perform the choreography thrice – with the instructor, individually and with the other contestants. Top 4 teams with the highest score accumulated from Rounds 1&2 will enter Round 3.

Judging criterion:
1) Technique 25%
2) Presentation 25%
3) Learning Ability 25%
4) Musicality 25%

Requirement:
Nil

Round 3: Preliminary Battle (4 teams)

The 4 teams competing in this round will be separated into 2 groups by the judges, where the 2 teams in each group will battle against each other to impress the judges for a place in the Final Round. During the battle, teams will take turns to dance 4-eights at a time until each has danced 12-eights; songs used during battle will be chosen by the Organizer. Only 2 teams, i.e. the winner of each group in this round, will make it to the Grand Battle.

Judging criterion:
1) Musicality 50%
2) Technique 20%
3) Presentation 20%
4) Costumes 10%

Requirement:
1) Prepare 3 sets of 4-eights (i.e. 12-eights) of choreography.

Round 4: Grand Battle (2 teams)

The 2 teams in this round will take turns to dance 4-eights at a time until each has danced 12-eights, to compete for the title of the Champions of Hip Hop Nite ’08. Songs used during battle will be chosen by the Organizer.

Judging criterion:
1) Musicality 50%
2) Technique 20%
2) Presentation 20%
3) Costumes 10%

Requirement:
1) Prepare 3 sets of 4-eights (i.e. 12-eights) of choreography

Those who have not gotten your tickets, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? You won't want to miss out on the most intense Hip Hop Nite ever as they wow you guys with breathtaking stunts and exhilarating dance moves. Tickets are going for only $9, exclusive of $1 Gatecrash booking fee. For orders, kindly contact Tracy (91125137) or visit http://www.gatecrash.com.sg/ - Hotline: (65)6222 5595.

2008-01-22T21:57:00.000-08:00

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2008-01-21T01:36:00.000-08:00

Reading the Competition Format and wondering how things' gonna work out?
"How are 5 couples gonna dance on the same stage to the same music at the same time with different choreos?"

Here's a vid for y'all to see what Round 1 of Hip Hop NIte '08 will be like.....

Hip Hop Night 08 Trailer

2008-01-19T10:02:00.001-08:00

2008-01-19T09:20:00.001-08:00

Wass'up people?! NUS Dance Blast! presents the annual blockbuster event, HIP HOP NITE! It's back with a big BANG, following last year's smashing success of astonishing dance battles and exclusive displays of hip-hop grooves. NUS Dance Blast! will also be showcasing fantastic performances, so don't miss that out! This year, we're moving to NUS University Cultural Centre Theatre for the grand showdown so expect to see the best dancers around, battling their guts out on stage to the audience's cheers and screams! Check out the trailer for more insights!

Date: 15th February 2008, Friday
Time: 8pm - 10pm
Venue: UCC Theatre, NUS

You're invited to witness the most exciting dance event of the year! Tickets will be going for only $9, exclusive of $1 Gatecrash booking fee. For orders, kindly contact Tracy (91125137) or visit http://www.gatecrash.com.sg/ - Hotline: (65) 6222 5595. Hurry before they are gone!

Prizes:
1st prize - $1200 + $400 worth of FILA products

2nd prize - $600 + $200 worth of FILA products

Judges:
Sheena (Danz People)
Ben (O School)
Andy (Studio Wu)
Sing (Jitterbugs)

Plus, we're calling for interested participants to register in PAIRS, in any combination of gender (girl-guy, girl-girl, guy-girl, guy-guy, and what not?). What better way to join a competition than to hook up your best partner and let your chemistry sizzle on stage for all to see?

If you're game for the challenge on stage, please email hiphopnite08@gmail.com for registration forms. Registration closes on 2nd February 2008.

For any registration enquiries or more information, please contact:
Applie (92777971)
Kelvin (96399645)

Hope to see you there on 15th February!