19/09/2026
TAWALA NIGHT MARKET here at Tawala Night Market near Panglao Airport
ZUMBA DANCE CONTEST
October 3, 2026
GUIDELINES & MECHANICS
1. ELIGIBILITY
Open to Zumba groups, dance groups, fitness enthusiasts, and community teams.
Each team must have 8β20 members.
Each participant may join only one team.
2. REGISTRATION
Registration Fee: β±2,000 per team, 100% consumable for food at Tawala Night Market.
Teams will receive a β±2,000 Food Voucher upon arrival.
Register through the official Tawala Night Market page or 0963 447 9846.
Registration deadline: September 26, 2026.
Submit team name, team leader/contact number, member list, and competition music.
3. PERFORMANCE
Routine must be 5β8 minutes and primarily Zumba/dance fitness.
Other dance styles, formations, and creative movements are allowed.
Music must be submitted in MP3 format and appropriate for a family-oriented venue.
Going below 5 minutes or exceeding 8 minutes may result in a deduction.
4. COSTUME & PROPS
Colorful, coordinated, and energetic fitness/Zumba costumes are encouraged.
Props are allowed but must be safe and must not damage the venue.
Dangerous or hazardous materials are strictly prohibited.
5. BLOCKING & PRODUCTION
Blocking will be conducted on the morning of October 3.
Production rehearsal: 2:00 PM.
Each team must prepare four (4) 16-count sequences for the production number.
6. JUDGING CRITERIA
Criteria Percentage
Zumba Ex*****on & Fitness Movements 30%
Choreography & Creativity. 25%
Synchronization & Teamwork 20%
Energy, Showmanship & Audience Impact 15%
Costume & Overall Presentation 10%
TOTAL. 100%
7. PRIZES
π CHAMPION β β±10,000
π₯ 1ST RUNNER-UP β β±7,000
π₯ 2ND RUNNER-UP β β±5,000
" NO CONSOLATION PRIZE "
8. MINOR AWARDS
π
Best in Costume
π₯ Most Energetic Group
π Best Choreography
π Best Showmanship
π£ Crowd Favorite
Each Minor Awards will receive 500 pesos.
9. GENERAL RULES
All teams must observe proper behavior, sportsmanship, and respect toward the judges, organizers, participants, and venue. Any violation of the rules, unsafe acts, or intentional damage to the venue may result in deduction or disqualification.
The decision of the judges shall be final and irrevocable.
MOVE. DANCE. COMPETE. HAVE FUN!
See you at Tawala Night Market on October 3, 2026!
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