DOG DANCING 6+ (unofficial class)

There must be more than 6 legs in the ring during the routine (6 legs = 4 dog legs and 2 handler legs) - so competitors in this class can for example be one handler + two dogs, two handlers and one dog, 2 handlers each with a dog, a group of handlers with dogs etc...
There are no requirements regarding heelwork or moves in this class.
The music/routine may not be longer than 4 minutes.

Points are given according to the following:

Presentation (Technical Merit)
	Max points	Points are given for:
Co-ordination/co-operation within the individuals of the group	4	The group is a group - and not several individuals in the same ring. The harmony of the group would not be apparent if all members of the group were not participating.
Choreography	2	The choreography is designed so the heelwork and moves have no abrupt stops but are integrated smoothly - and the routine is made to suit the dog and its movement. The choreography varies so the routine is interesting.
Presentation of the routine	2	The routine is presented as a flowing routine without "pauses". The dog and handler are confident in their performance and know their routine.
Show quality	2	The teams have appeal and perform an excellent routine that appeals to the judges and the audience. The handler's performance is appropriate.
Presentation - points in all	10

 

Degree of Difficulty
	Max points	Points are given for:
Presentation and amount of moves	3	The routine is created so the moves are naturally flowing without abrupt breaks/stops and so they are suited to the dog and its pattern of movement. The handler/dog makes the performing of the moves seem easy. The routine has the number of moves described in the rules. The number of moves are appropriate - not too many in a short period of time, or too few to "fill" the time.
Quality and degree of difficulty, heelwork	3	The more precise, difficult and better the quality of the heelwork, the higher the points.
Signals	3	The signals between dog/handler are discreet or they are put into the choreography so they do not distract from the routine.
Use of available ring space	1	Routines should make good use of the available ring space.
Degree of Difficulty - points in all	10

 

Music and Interpretation
	Max points	Points are given for:
Interpretation of the music	4	The music is interpreted. Steady/emotional presentation to emotional music - enthusiastic/powerful presentation to music with more power. If the music tells a story, it should be incorporated in the routine.
Is the routine suited to the music?	4	The routine is in harmony with the music. All the moves are based on the music and the inspiration from the music. The routine is created and presented so the dog's movement, the handler's movement and music become one.
Is the music suited to the group's dog(s)?	2	The music is suited to the dog's speed, movement and enthusiasm.
Music and Interpretation - points in all	10

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