IASF WORLDS DIVISIONS
IASF WORLDS DIVISIONS
IASF / INTERNATIONAL DIVISIONS 2024
DIVISION / CATEGORY AGES BIRTH YEAR FEMALES / MALES NUMBER ON TEAM
Open Elite Hip Hop ( OEHH ) |
16 + yrs |
2008 or |
no males |
6-15 members |
Open Coed Elite Hip Hop ( OCEHH ) |
16 + yrs |
earlier
2008 or
|
female ( s ) and male ( s ) |
6-15 members |
Open Premier Hip Hop ( OPHH ) |
16 + yrs |
earlier
2008 or
|
no males |
16-30 members |
Open Coed Premier Hip Hop ( OCPHH ) |
16 + yrs |
earlier
2008 or
|
female ( s ) and male ( s ) |
16-30 members |
Open Male Hip Hop ( OMHH ) |
16 + yrs |
earlier
2008 or
|
no females |
6-30 members |
Open Elite Jazz ( OEJ ) |
16 + yrs |
earlier
2008 or
|
no males |
6-15 members |
Open Premier Jazz ( OPJ ) |
16 + yrs |
earlier
2008 or
|
no males |
16-30 members |
Open Coed Jazz ( OCJ ) |
16 + yrs |
earlier
2008 or
|
female ( s ) and male ( s ) |
6-30 members |
Open Elite Pom ( OEP ) |
16 + yrs |
earlier
2008 or
|
no males |
6-15 members |
Open Premier Pom ( OPP ) |
16 + yrs |
earlier
2008 or
|
no males |
16-30 members |
Open Coed Pom ( OCP ) |
16 + yrs |
earlier
2008 or
|
female ( s ) and male ( s ) |
6-30 members |
Open Open Elite ( Contemporary / Lyrical ) ( OOECL ) |
16 + yrs |
earlier
2008 or
|
female ( s ) and male ( s ) |
6-15 members |
Open Open Premier ( Contemporary / Lyrical ) ( OOPCL ) |
16 + yrs |
earlier
2008 or
|
female ( s ) and male ( s ) |
16-30 members |
Open Kick ( OK ) |
16 + yrs |
earlier
2008 or
|
female ( s ) and male ( s ) |
6-30 members |
Junior Dance ( JD ) |
12-16 yrs |
earlier
2007-2012
|
female ( s ) and / or male ( s ) |
6-30 members |
COMPETITOR ’ S AGE , YEAR OF COMPETITION : Athletes must meet the age requirement within the calendar year of 2024 . For example , a 15-year-old can participate in an Open Division if they turn 16 at any point in 2024 , and a 16-year-old can participate in a Junior Division if they were 16 at any time in 2024 .
IASF CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
HIP HOP : A Hip Hop routine incorporates authentic street style-influenced movements with groove and style . An emphasis is placed on group execution , including synchronization , uniformity and spacing . The choreography of a dynamic and effective routine utilizes musicality , staging , complexity of movement and athleticism . Distinctive clothing and accessories reflecting the Hip Hop culture must be worn .
JAZZ : A Jazz routine incorporates traditional or stylized dynamic movements with strength , continuity , presence and proper technical execution . An emphasis is placed on group execution including synchronization , uniformity and spacing . The choreography of a dynamic and effective routine utilizes musicality , staging and complexity of movement and skills . The overall impression of the routine should be lively , energetic and motivating , with the understanding that the dynamics of movement may change to utilize musicality . Costuming should reflect the category style .
POM : A Pom routine incorporates the use of proper pom motion technique that is sharp , clean and precise while allowing for the use of concepts from jazz , hip hop and high kick . An emphasis is placed on group execution including synchronization , uniformity and spacing . The choreography of a dynamic and effective routine focuses on musicality , surprising and innovative pom pictures , staging of visual effects through fluid and creative transitions , levels and groups , along with complexity of movement and skills .
HIGH KICK : A High Kick routine incorporates the use of proper high kick technique that includes flexibility , endurance , stamina , upper and lower body strength , placement and control , while allowing for the use of creative concepts such as staging and skills . High Kicks are required to be used throughout the majority of the routine in a purposeful manner and should be the emphasis of routine content . The choreography of a dynamic and effective high kick routine focuses on musicality , staging of visual effects through intervals in kick lines , fluid and creative transitions , levels and groups , along with complexity of movement and athleticism . An emphasis is placed on execution including synchronization , uniformity , and spacing . Costuming should reflect the category style .
OPEN OPEN : Performances in Open Open incorporate organic , pedestrian and / or traditional modern or ballet vocabulary as it complements the lyrics and / or rhythmic value of the music . An emphasis is placed on group execution , including synchronization , uniformity and spacing . The choreography of a dynamic and effective routine utilizes musicality , staging and complexity of movement and skills . Costuming should reflect the category style .
JUNIOR DIVISION : All performances in the Junior Division , regardless of style , will be judged against each other in the Junior Dance division . A routine in this division may incorporate any one style or combination of styles consisting of jazz , pom , hip hop and / or kick .
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