📋 SayPro Event Plan
Event Name: SayPro Monthly January SCDR-3 Dance Competition
Organized By: SayPro Development Competitions Office
Under the Authority of: SayPro Development Royalty
Event Format: Hybrid (Live + Virtual Submissions)
Objective: To provide a monthly platform for dancers to showcase their talent, receive professional feedback, and develop their skills through performance-based learning.
📌 1. COMPETITION CATEGORIES
Participants may enter one or more of the following categories:
🎭 Dance Styles
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Hip-Hop/Urban | Street styles including popping, locking, krump, freestyle, etc. |
| Contemporary | Fusion of ballet, lyrical, and modern movements with storytelling focus |
| Traditional Dance | Cultural or indigenous dance forms (e.g., Zulu, Xhosa, Tswana, Afrobeat) |
| Freestyle/Open | Creative solo performance not restricted to one genre |
| Group/Team Entry | 2+ dancers performing in synchronized or ensemble choreography |
👶 Age Divisions
| Division Name | Age Range |
|---|---|
| Mini | 6–9 years |
| Junior | 10–13 years |
| Teen | 14–17 years |
| Senior | 18–24 years |
| Open | 25+ or mixed ages (for groups or adult entrants) |
📝 2. REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
📅 Registration Timeline
| Phase | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | December 15, 2024 |
| Early Bird Deadline | December 31, 2024 |
| Final Registration Cutoff | January 10, 2025 |
| Video Submission Deadline | January 12, 2025 (for virtual) |
💻 How to Register
- Visit the SayPro Official Website
- Navigate to the “Competitions” tab → Select “January SCDR-3”
- Complete the Online Registration Form with:
- Full name
- Age & division
- Category of entry
- School/Studio (optional)
- Upload a clear profile photo and performance video (if remote)
- Pay registration fee via secure online gateway (bank slip or card)
💵 Entry Fees
| Entry Type | Fee (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| Solo Entry | R100 |
| Additional Category | R50 |
| Group Entry | R80 per dancer |
| Late Registration | Additional R30 |
⚖️ 3. JUDGING CRITERIA
Each performance is evaluated by SayPro-certified judges based on the following standardized rubric (scored out of 100):
| Criteria | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Technique | 25 points | Execution of steps, control, balance, and precision |
| Musicality & Timing | 20 points | Use of rhythm, sync with music, timing of transitions |
| Choreography | 20 points | Creativity, originality, use of space, structure |
| Stage Presence | 15 points | Confidence, expression, engagement with audience |
| Difficulty & Control | 10 points | Complexity of movement and how well it is managed |
| Costume & Presentation | 10 points | Suitability of attire, grooming, and overall appearance |
🏆 Bonus Awards Consideration
- Best Choreography
- Most Improved Dancer
- Spirit of SayPro (based on attitude, resilience, and commitment)
- Audience Choice (via online vote)
🗓️ 4. EVENT TIMELINE
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Jan 10 | Registration closes |
| Jan 12 | Deadline for video submissions (remote participants) |
| Jan 13–15 | Judging and performance evaluations |
| Jan 16 | Finalists notified and invited for live or featured showcase |
| Jan 18 | SCDR-3 Final Showcase (livestream on SayPro Website & YouTube) |
| Jan 19 | Winners announced live during closing ceremony |
| Jan 20–22 | Certificates and prizes distributed (digital and physical) |
| Jan 23–25 | Feedback reports released and post-event learning resources shared |
| Jan 28 | Post-event highlight video & wrap-up article published |
🏅 5. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
🥇 Main Awards Per Category & Division
- 1st Place (Champion)
- 2nd Place (Runner-Up)
- 3rd Place (Finalist)
🎖️ Special Recognitions
- Most Creative Routine
- Best Traditional Representation
- SayPro Spirit Award
- Audience Choice (based on social voting)
📜 All participants receive:
- Digital Certificate of Participation
- Personalized feedback report from SayPro Judges
- Access to SayPro Learning Resources Hub
🔧 6. SUPPORT & CONTACT
Participants can reach out for:
- Technical support with video uploads or livestream access
- Registration assistance
- Dance category guidance
📧 Email: competitions@saypro.org
📞 WhatsApp/Call: +27 68 123 4567
🌍 Website: www.saypro.org
✅ Summary
The SayPro Monthly January SCDR-3 Dance Competition is an inclusive, high-impact, skill-building opportunity for dancers across ages and styles. With a well-structured registration process, clear judging standards, and a supportive feedback system, SayPro continues to champion excellence and personal growth in youth development through performing arts.
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