Hawaii Music Festivals: Cheer & Dance Festival, Cheer and Dance Events

The 2012 festival will be held on March 3, 2012. The event will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center. Groups from the US Mainland, Canada, Hawaii, Asia and Europe are invited. The festival will include cheerleading and dance competitions.

The Hawaii Cheer & Dance Festival® is part of the Honolulu Festival held on the same weekend. The Honolulu Festival started 17 years ago and has grown to be the premier cultural event in Hawaii. The festival includes ethnic performances, a band and orchestra festival, a choral festival and numerous other events and exhibits at various venues throughout Honolulu. The major events are held at the Hawaii Convention Center. Over 10,000 visitors are expected.

The Honolulu Festival – Parade of Bands® on March 4, 2012 will feature marching bands, drum and bugle corps, cheer and dance groups and thousands of performers and world class floats. The parade starts at Ft. De Russy, passes through Waikiki and ends at Kapiolani Park. Over 40,000 spectators line the parade route. This parade is currently considered the best parade in the State of Hawaii.

DIVISIONS

Cheer Divisions:

Tiny (5 Years & Younger)

Mini (8 Years & Younger)

Youth (11 Years & Younger)

Junior (14 Years & Younger)

Senior (11 – 18 Years)

Open (17 Years & Older))

International (Any Age)

Special Needs (Any Age)

Pop Warner Divisions:

Tiny-Mite (5 Years – 7 Years)

Mitey-Mite (7 Years – 9 Years)

Junior Peewee (8 Years – 11 Years)

Peewee (9 Years – 12 Years)

Junior Midget (10 Years – 13 Years)

Midget (11 Years – 15 Years)

Junior Bantam (12 Years – 15 Years)

Unlimited (12 Years – 15 Years)

Bantam (13 Years – 16 Years)

Dance Divisions:

Elementary School (6th Grade & Under)

Junior High (9th Grade & Under)

Junior Varsity (9th – 12th Grade)

Varsity (9th – 12th Grade)

Dance Categories:

Pom

Jazz

Lyrical

Variety

Hip Hop

Kick

Prop

GENERAL

Participants must appear in school or team uniforms.

There will be a warm up period in a separate room for groups before their performances. The maximum routine time for cheerleader groups is two and a half minutes with no minimum time. The maximum routine time for dance groups is two minutes with a minimum time of one and a half minutes. Timing will begin with the first organized movement, first note of music or the moment an individual is lifted or supported off the performance floor, whichever comes first.

All participants who use music must provide their own CDs or IPOD/MP3 devices. A sound system will be provided. All routines should be in good taste and suitable for family viewing. All suggestive or vulgar elements may be penalized at the sole discretion of the judges. All teams must be supervised during all events by the director or coach.

All routines should contain all elements reflected on the official score sheet for a particular division.

Teams will be allowed to provide their own routine spotters.

Safety rules will follow the AACCA (American Association of Cheerleading Coaches & Administrators) safety rules.

All participants are required to submit a completed RELEASE OF LIABILITY form before competing.

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OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

We can customize the tour to meet each group’s requirements. The following are some of the popular optional activities available in Hawaii:

Diamond Head Hike

Buses will take the group to the base of the crater. The distance from the start of the hike to the summit is 0.7 miles (one way) and you will climb 560 feet. The trail follows an uneven and steep terrain requiring caution and appropriate footwear. Portions of the trail involve steep stairways – take your time. Other portions of the trail go through long tunnels. The weather in the crater is usually hot. A hat, sunscreen and water are recommended. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours for a safe and leisurely round trip hike. Persons with a physical limitation or condition may want to consider not going on the hike.

Dinner Cruise

The Ali’I Kai Catamaran sunset dinner cruise is a fun experience for student groups. Buses leave Waikiki between 4:30 and 5:00pm. The cruise departs at 6:00pm and returns to the pier at 8:00pm. There is dinner and dancing on board the cruise and you will enjoy the beautiful view of Waikiki from the ocean.

Hanauma Bay

A snorkeling trip to Hanauma Bay nature preserve is a unique experience. The park is managed by the City & County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks & Recreation. A few years ago a special educational program was set up to allow school groups to visit the park. Under a permit system school groups can reserve entry times.

Magic of Polynesia Show

The show is more than just a magic show. Magic of Polynesia is a unique blend of Polynesian entertainment and amazing illusions. Seating is at 6:15pm.

Polynesian Cultural Center

Buses leave Waikiki between 12:00 and 12:30pm for the Polynesian Cultural Center. At the Polynesian Cultural Center, members of the group will have an opportunity to meet the natives from seven Pacific Island Nations. They will learn the cultures and traditions that make the people of the Pacific Basin unique. A luau dinner and a spectacular evening show are included. You will return to the hotel at approximately 10:30PM.

Sea Life Park

Located on the east coast of Oahu, Sea life Park features a beautifully designed park with reefs, lagoons, pools and theaters. Visitors can take part in water activities and see the many shows offered in the park.

SOS (Society of Seven) Nightclub Show

Enjoy a dazzling night of super-hot entertainment. The fast moving show includes classic impersonations, comedy acts, Broadway Show tunes and today’s popular hits. This is the longest running nightclub show in Hawaii.

Groups will be divided into three divisions: Varsity, Junior Varsity and Coed. Judges will score all groups. Groups can elect not to participate in the competition. They can perform for judging and scoring only.

Tumbling (Variety, Difficulty, Synchronization/Timing, Technique)
Points: 0 – 15

Jumps (Variety, Difficulty, Synchronization/Timing, Technique)
Points: 0 - 15

Stunts (Difficulty, Load-Ins, Dismounts, Synchronization, Transitions)
Points: 0 - 15

General Execution (Variety, Solid Cheers, Clean Routine, Motions, Precision)
Points: 0 – 25

HAWAII DANCE COMPETITION ®

Groups will be divided into three divisions: Varsity, Junior Varsity and Elementary School. Judges will score all groups. Groups can elect not to participate in the competition. They can perform for judging and scoring only.

The following areas will be judged.

CHOREOGRAPHY

Creativity (Points: 0 – 10)

Difficulty (Points: 0 – 10)

Formations & Transitions (Points: 0 – 10)

GROUP EXECUTION

Synchronization & Timing (Points: 0 -10)

Spacing (Points: 0 – 10)

DANCE TECHNIQUE

Body Placement & Control (Points: 0 – 10)

Strength in Movements (Points: 0 – 10)

Technique (Points: 0 – 10)

HAWAII CHEER & DANCE FESTIVAL ®