2019 Categories

Miss Lyra NZ 2019 will feature 3 categories:

  • Open – Solo for the title of ‘Miss Lyra New Zealand 2019’

  • Group – Open Group Competition

  • Amateur – Intermediate/Beginner Non-professional Solo

Competitors to which one of more of the following applies should consider either Open, or Group:
  • Teach Lyra professionally.
  • Perform paid performances for corporate clients.
  • A previous winner of Miss Lyra New Zealand Amateur.

OPEN, & GROUP

2019 Miss Lyra NZ – Judge Sheet – Open & Group

Required Elements:
  • A drop (Solo performances only).
  • A move which demonstrates the competitors’ strength.
  • A trick requiring majority of the competitors’ body to be above the top bar.
Restrictions:
  • Be no longer than 4 minutes in duration.
  • Not use either Foot, or Hand Loops.
  • Lyra must be at a fixed height.

AMATEUR

2019 Miss Lyra NZ – Judge Sheet – Amateur

Required Elements:
  • Include at least two separate spins below the Hoop.
  • An element of Dance.
Restrictions:
  • Be no longer than 3 minutes in duration.
  • Not use either Foot, or Hand Loops.
  • Lyra must be at a fixed height.
  • No Shoulder mounts.
  • A maximum of one continuous roll.
  • Limitation on drops;
    • Starting position must have at least 3 points of contact with the Hoop.
    • During the drop, there must always be at least 1 point of contact.
    • If dropping to a single knee, it must be a locked single knee hang.
    • No drops to a single arm hang.
  • No Heel, Toe, or Neck hangs.
Competitors in all categories will be judged within these two areas:
  • Technique & Execution – 50%
  • Showmanship & Presentation – 50%

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