A team dance competition judged on synchronisation, formation and stage presence across the whole group, not one standout dancer.
Group Dance is filed under Dance, On Stage and typically scored with Marks, Rating out of 10. It appears in 9 of eTalenter’s ready-made event templates — each one can adjust its time limit, age-group assignment and scoring setup independently.
Across the templates that use it, Group Dance is most often entered as an Team competition, typically scored out of 100, commonly time-limited to 5–10 minutes where a limit is set.
What judges typically look at
Like every item in this category, a Group Dance panel generally weighs:
- Technique and control
- Choreography and use of the stage
- Rhythm and timing
- Costume and overall presentation
These are the judging FOCUS areas for this type of item in general — not a fixed rubric. Build your own weighted scoring criteria for it under Scoring Setup, or start from the full group dance judging criteria guide if one already exists for this exact item.
How to prepare for Group Dance
Practical steps that apply to this type of item wherever it’s run:
- Choose music that fits within the time limit, and bring a backup copy on the day
- Rehearse the full routine at performance speed, not just in short sections
- Settle costume, footwear and props well in advance so nothing is untested on stage
- Walk through your entry and exit so you do not lose time finding your mark
Where Group Dance is used
| Template | Category | Score label | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urdd Eisteddfod (Wales) | On Stage | Rating out of 10 | 7 |
| EMA Youth Festival (Exton) | Dance | Marks | 1 |
| Kerala School Kalolsavam | On Stage | Marks | 1 |
| KELI International Kalamela (Switzerland) | Dance | Marks | 1 |
| Kerala University Youth Festival | Dance | Marks | 1 |
| School Arts Festival | On Stage | Rating out of 10 | 3 |
| St Joseph Perth Bible Kalolsavam | Dance | Marks | 2 |
| Youth Festival | On Stage | Marks | 0 |
| Yuvajallosh (Diocese of Vasai) | Dance | Marks | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Group Dance judged individually or as a team?
Across eTalenter’s templates it’s most often run as an Team entry, though an organiser can set either participation type when assigning the item to an age group.
How is Group Dance scored on eTalenter?
Set up your own criteria and marks under Scoring Setup for this item — templates that already include it typically score it with Marks, Rating out of 10, commonly out of 100. Every judge scores from their own device and totals, grades and ranks calculate automatically.
How should a candidate prepare for Group Dance?
Choose music that fits within the time limit, and bring a backup copy on the day, and rehearse the full routine at performance speed, not just in short sections. See the preparation steps above for the full list.
Want the full judging picture? Read the full group dance judging criteria guide, or browse every dance competition item.
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