STEP SHOW GUIDELINES Rules
GENERAL INFORMATION
All chapters must be in good standing with the Sorority and financial at all levels to register to participate in the Step Show Competition . All members of the step team and individual participants must be registered participants of the conference . All participants must purchase a Step Show ticket .
Select link on Conference Forms Page to register the team . Submit registration fee via the On-line Registration system or via chapter check . Step Show Registration fee only needs to be paid once by the Chapter Basileus or Graduate Advisor .
• Each judge will use the following categories to judge each step team performance :
» Appearance
» Precision
» Complexity / Difficulty
» Creativity
» Vocal Clarity
» Showmanship / Enthusiasm
» Transitions / Formations
• Each team will have a total of seven ( 7 ) minutes to perform including setup behind stage and exiting the stage . Five points will be deducted for each minute a team remains on the stage after the time limit . Two minutes over time will result in disqualification .
• A theme must be used in each performance . If a team does not have a theme for their show , there will be a 10 point deduction .
• The total points accumulated on the score sheet will be the team score . The maximum score a step team can score is 100 points . Points for the overall score can be deducted for not adhering to the Step Show Rules .
• Only active Undergraduate chapter members and active Graduate chapter members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority , Inc ., will be permitted to step .
• Each Step Team must have all music cued on USB drive / CD . One person should be assigned to instruct the DJ during the performance .
• There are to be no liquids , flammable objects , food and / or anything else used as props for the performance that causes damage to the stage .
• All Step Teams must report to all scheduled meetings on-time in order to avoid 5 points being deducted from the overall score .
• If a Step Team member is found to be unsportsmanlike causing a disruption to the Step Show or the Step Team , the chapter will be disqualified .
• After a step team has registered , they will receive notification indicating they will be competing in the show , further instructions , and a schedule to follow for the day of the show .
• Deductions : You will receive a 5 point deduction from your total score :
» If your step team is not on time and present at the preliminary meeting the day of the show .
» If a person is listed as a team member and they are inactive . Please note : All deductions are avoidable and have been set to ensure the highest caliber for the show .
• Your team will be automatically disqualified for making any derogatory remarks about any other team . This includes , but is not limited to , hateful remarks about the other team , cursing , and / or sexual references . Any team engaging in vulgar behavior will be escorted off the premises by security .
• These rules are subject to change at any time . If the rules are modified , your Step Team will be notified in advance , before they take effect .
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