2024 DFOT

SINING
TANGHALAN
 Implementing
Guidelines for the
2024 Sining
Tanghalan
Participants

1.The 2024 Sining Tanghalan will

showcase the extraordinary talents
and skills acquired by students in
various Art areas (Music, Theater Arts,
Dance, Media Arts, Visual Arts, and
Creative Writing.)
2. Official Delegation
Each Division is allowed to have only 80 participants.
This number may be distributed among the different
categories of the Sining Tanghalan .
CONTESTS NO. OF PARTICIPANTS

ELEMENTARY LEVEL:
1. Himig Bulilit (Music) 4 pupils + 1 coach (3-5 minutes)
K-Grade 6

2. Guhit Bulilit (Draw & Tell) 1 pupil + 1 coach (Draw-2 hours )

Kindergarten

3. Philippine Folkdance (Dance) Mimetic 10 pupils (5 pairs) + coach (5 minutes)

Grade 4-6 (Key Stage 2)

4. Modern Dance (Hip-hop/Jazz) 8-10 learners (4-5 pairs)

Grade K-6 (Key Stage 1-2)

5. Vocal Solo (Bisaya/Tagalog/English)

Grade K-6 (Key Stage 1-2) 1 learner + 1 coach

6. Duet (Bisaya/Tagalog/English)
Grade K-6 (Key Stage 1-2)
2. Official Delegation
Each Delegation is allowed to have only 80
participants. This number may be distributed among
the different categories of the Sining Tanghalan .

CONTESTS NO. OF PARTICIPANTS

Junior and Senior High Level

1. Bayle sa Kalye (Sayaw ng Kabataang Pinoy) 20 students+2coaches
Grade 7-12

2. Likhawitan (OPM Song Writing) 1 student + 1coach (4 hours)

Grade 7-12

3. Pintahusay (On-the-Spot-Painting) 1 student + coach (8 hours)

Grade 7-12

4. Sineliksik (Short Film) 2 students + coach (8 hours)

Grade 7-12

5. Modern Dance (Hip-hop/Jazz) 8-10 learners (4-5 pairs)

Grade 6-12 (Key Stage 3-4)
2. Official Delegation
Each Division is allowed to have only 80 participants.
This number may be distributed among the different
categories of the Sining Tanghalan .
CONTESTS NO. OF PARTICIPANTS
6. Sulatanghal (Playwriting) 1 student + coach (4 hours)
Grade 7-10

7. Direk ko, Ganap mo (Drama) 2 students + coach

Grade 7-12

8. Philippine Folkdance (Dance) 8-10 pupils (4-5 pairs) + coach (5

minutes)
Grade 7-12 (Key Stage 3 -4)

9. Vocal Solo (Bisaya/Tagalog/English)

Grade 7-12 (Key Stage 3-4) 1 learner + 1 coach

10. Duet (Bisaya/Tagalog/English)

Grade 7-12 (Key Stage 3-4) 2 learner + 1 coach
 Eligibility

The 2024 Sining Tanghalan is open to all

Public and Private (Elementary, Junior and
Senior) High Schools including Alternative
Learning System. However, all schools
offering the Special Program in the Arts are
required to join the Division level
competition.
B. District Coordinators must
submit the following:
Official Entry Form of the Sining
Tanghalan 2024 (Entry form is
attached on the last page.)
Certification from the Principal that
the teachers are bonafide staff of the
school being represented and
designated advisers or coaches of the
student participants.
Substitution of names for the events
is subject to the approval of the Sining
Tanghalan Regional Coordinator in
coordination with the NTWG Focal
Person/s.
 Requirements as stated in each event
will be sent to:
 Sining
Tanghalan Technical
Working Group
1. Bayle sa Kalye (Modern/Street
Dance Parade)

a. The Bayle sa Kalye is a

modern/contemporary dance parade
and exhibition anchored on the
specific theme. Concept or theme for
performance, costume, and props
must be reflective and relevant to
their locality but not limited to the
festivals.
b. The “Bayle” shall have two (2) separate
competitions:
b.1. Modern Street Dance Parade – It is
the choreographed parade routine performed
by each group as they travel from one
judging area to the next during the Festival
Parade.

b.2. Dance Exhibition – It is the full

presentation of the group’s dance
performance.

c. Only one entry per division is allowed.

The division shall combine the results of the
street and dance exhibition competition to
determine the division entry to the regional
level.
 d. A maximum of 20 parade dancers and 2
coaches will be allowed per delegation.
 e. Only the host region shall perform on site.
All other region shall perform via livestream
simultaneously during the event date and
time.
 f. The steps in street dance should be in
progressive in nature.
 g. The group may use any music of their
choice during the dance exhibition, but the
dance routines should be purely
transformational in nature which is
characterized by the use of dance steps
movements which could be a fusion of two or
more dance forms such as classical ballet,
contemporary/modern dance, jazz, hip-hop,
folkdance, neo-ethnic, and other genre.
 h. The following are strictly prohibited
during the performances:
 h.1. Tossing
 h.2. Lifting
 h.3. Use of flammable materials such as
fireworks or pyro techniques.
 h.4. Live animals as part of the
performance
 H.5. props that exceed 12x12 inches in
dimensions including textile length
 h.6. Extender
 h.7. Provision for pre-set stage
 i. Participants are encouraged to use
costumes and props that may represent
their regions
 j. Only hand-held props shall be
allowed to be used in the parade and
exhibition.
 K. The mobile sound system shall be
provided by the host region
 L. During the parade, the participants
are expected to demonstrate their skills.
No exhibition routines that require
pausing or stopping shall be done within
the parade route.
 Dance
Dance
CRITERIA Exhibitio
Parade
n
Choreography (Composition,
Creativity and Originality, Style) 30% 20%

Performance (Skills and

Technique, Precision, Timing
and Coordination, 40% 50%
Showmanship, Mastery)

Production Design (Costume,

Props) and Music 20% 10%

Theme/Concept 10% 20%

TOTAL 100% 100%
Guhit Bulilit

a. Guhit Bulilit is open to all learners who

are officially enrolled in kindergarten.
b.Only one (1) kindergarten learner-
participant per region is allowed.
c.Participants may be accompanied by one
(1) teacher-coach. However, they are only
allowed to assist the participants during
the setting up of materials during the
event.
d.Participants should be at the venue on
time.
e.Participants are not allowed to bring
photos.
Guhit Bulilit

f. The subject of the drawing shall be based on the

theme which shall be given during the event.
g.Participants shall use pencil & crayons of ten (10)
inches by eight (8) inches (10x8) illustration
board.
h.Participants must be given two (2) hours to finish
their artworks/outputs.
i.The delivery is in the Mother Tongue for a
maximum of 5 minutes (tell). However, to non-
tagalog learner participants, teacher-coaches are
requested to interpret the message for better
understanding of the spectators.
 Criteria for Judging:
Draw
Relevance to the
15%
theme
Visual Organization 15%
Color harmony 20%
Workmanship 20%
Tell
Delivery (Fluency,
expression, 30%
confidence)
TOTAL 100%
Likhawitan

A.There shall be one (1) entry per region

composed of one (l) learner-participant
from either Key Stage Three (3) or Four (4)
and accompanied by 1 coach

B. Participants shall showcase their

musical skills including composition
writing, singing, and playing musical
accompaniment.

C. Participants should have not previously

joined any professional group or
performed/won in any international vocal
solo and songwriting competition
D. Participants should have not
previously published works in any
paid format like channels/websites,
including a recording company.

E. Songs can be in English, Filipino,

or local language.

F. The lyrics should be relevant to

the theme and/or depict local
culture and heritage.
G. Participants may choose any type of
music genre (ballad, rock, etc.) for the
composition.

H. Each participant shall be given 4 hours

to compose the song based on the theme
which shall be provided during the event
orientation (7:45am - 8:Ooam.
I. A live accompaniment must be played
during the performance. Participants
shall bring their preferred musical
accompaniment like guitar, ukulele,
piano/keyboard, rhythm instruments,
etc.

J. The handwritten composition with the

lyrics and chords shall be submitted to
the event administrator.
 Criteria for Judging:
Lyrics (relevance to
25%
the theme)
Music (arrangement and
25%
melody)
Originality (Authenticity
15%
of the piece
PERFORMANCE
Vocal quality (harmony) 15%
Showmanship (stage
10%
presence, interpretation)
Accompaniment 10%

TOTAL 100%
Pintahusay (In-person)

a. Pintahusay is an on-the-spot Painting

Showcase.
b. One (1) learner-participant per delegation.
c. Learner-participants are given 8 hours to
finish their outputs.
d. Learner-participant may be accompanied by
one (1) teacher-coach. However, teacher
coaches are only allowed to assist the student
during the setting up of materials on the day of the
event.
e.The participants should execute one solid
composition or concept (poster concept is not
allowed)
f. Participants must bring their paintbrushes,
sponges, paint containers, and paint cleaning
materials (newspaper, washcloth, etc.) while
acrylic paint in primary colors (red, blue,
yellow), and neutral colors (black and white)
easels, and canvas (36x48 inches) will be
provided by the TWG.
g. The participants are not allowed to bring
pictures or images as references.
h.The subject of the painting shall focus on
PLEIN AIR or outdoor painting.
i.Participants must come on time. However,
late participants shall still be accommodated
but time shall not be extended.
 Criteria for Judging:
Artistic Merit (Elements
30%
and Principles of Art)

Interpretation of the
30%
theme (relevance)

Difficulty (technique) 20%

Overall impression of
the art (artwork stand on its 20%
own as a complete and outstanding
work of art)

TOTAL 100%
4. Sineliksik (Short Film)

a. The Sineliksik is a short film competition.

b. Each region will showcase one (1) entry.

c. Two (2) learner-participants per delegation

are allowed. They may be accompanied by one
(1) teacher-coach provided that he/she will
not assist the participants in the development,
conceptualization, production, and/or editing
of the video.
d.Participantsare required to bring their laptop/s or
computers with video editing software, digital cameras
or video cameras with computer cable for uploading,
tripod, and other paraphernalia related to video
shooting and editing. The use of drones is not allowed.
e.Films must:
-be cut and edited according to the creative direction of the
team.
-contain text and graphic elements
-use music, live sound, and/or narration; music must be
original or royalty-free and
-only use of primary footage taken/captured during the
actual conduct of DFOT and music used to be acknowledged
accordingly in the end credits
f. The Films may:
-incorporate color correction and visual effects; and
-use b-roll or establish footage taken outside the competition
period but these must be taken/produced during DFOT days
and from the designated location/s (e.g. traffic shots, time
lapses, sunrise/sunset scenes.)

g. The finished output must be:

- 4-5 minutes in duration not including opening/closing
credits
- a maximum of 30 seconds (O.5 minutes) for opening
credits
-a maximum of 60 seconds (1 minute) for closing credits
-total output duration must not exceed 6:30 minutes (39O
seconds)
h. Submitted entries must not include any indication
or reference to the creators, the creators' school,
region, or other identifying marks. Only the film's
title may be used to identify the project. Teams
are allowed to produce a version with complete
titles and credits for their consumption, but this
copy should not be submitted to the showcase
i. Entries should be saved in a flash drive encoded in
MP4, M4A, WMV, AVI or MOV format submitted
on the event date before the specified cut-off or
Deadline

j. Medium of communication should be in

Filipino and/or English. However, subtitles
may be used ONLY f61 films in local
languages. Videos should be an original
work of the learner-participants and shall
not infringe any copyrights or any rights
of any third party
K. Images shown and presented in the film
must be taken during the 2024 DFOT. If
the output requires pre-existing stock or
news footage, these may be used to a
maximum of 2O% of the film and must:
. be royalty-free, in the public
domain, or under a Creative Commons
license for attribution (BY) and non-
commercial use (NC);
. be obtained from a recognized
news or information agency (e.g. CNN,
GMA, News, etc.); and
. properly cite artists and works in the
closing credits (Artist Title, website/
source).
L, Films are encouraged to use music or
sound elements taken or produced during
the 2023 NFOT. Films are also allowed to
use non-original music and sounds
provided that:
- The works are available for use
royalty-free, in the public domain, or
under a Creative Commons license for
attribution (BY) and non – non-
commercial use (NC), and these are
obtained from recognized royalty-free or
Creative Commons sources (e.g.
SoundCloud, Jamendo, WikiMedia); and
- The artists and works are properly
cited in the closing credits (Artist, Title,
website/ source)
M. Participants may choose any style (e.g.
observational, participative, journalistic,
or reflexive) and utilize various tools to
deliver content (e.g. narration, on-
camera, interviews, music,
dramatization / s, etc.) but it must be
noted that the emphasis of the showcase
is on visual storytelling rather than
narrative or textual stories
N. Participants shall be briefed on the rules
and parameters of the showcase. They
shall be given access to the same general
film location and a space for post-
production.

O. Resource Persons/ RTWG / NTWG shall

prepare a theme for the draw lots to be
used in the actual competition during the
orientation.

P. The official showcase time shall begin and

end at a time allotted by the NTWG. All
participants shall start from a location
designated by the NTWG. Films must be
submitted to the marshals at the
Q. An additional three (3) actors (learners/
spectators in t1:e location) may be
requested to take part in the film.
R. Roles of Teacher-Coaches:
o They are responsible for managing
the participants, keeping them focused and
on track, maintaining team dynamics, and
ensuring completion and adherence to the
rules;
o They may secure and manage
production equipment but are not allowed to
set up or configure equipment such as
cameras, tripods, or editing systems; and
o They should not interfere, influence,
or be involved in the creative and technical
development of t]le film during the shooting
and editing
S. Teacher-coaches are not allowed to edit,
do camera or sound work, or similar
involvement in the production process.
 Criteria for Judging:
Storyline, Narrative flow:
overall cohesive storytelling, unified look and feel, clear
narrative focus and direction of the storyline
40%

Cinematic Technique and Creativity:

controlled camera work, clear quality of sound, attention to
composition and framing, originality or uniqueness of take, 25%
slant, or topic; freshness of technique or treatment

Insight/Relevance to the theme:

ability for the whole film to look into and discuss the theme/
subject matter. 25%
Suitability of the narrative or storytelling to the audience
appeal
Quality:
flawlessness of editing, clarity of sound, readability of text, 10%
focus of shots

TOTAL 100%
5. Sulatanghal (Creative Writing)
a. Sulatanghal is a playwriting event.
b. One (1) Participant per region
accompanied by one (1) coach

c. Participants should have not won in any

international playwriting/screenwriting
competition

d. Haven’t had any play produced by a

professional theater company.
e. Have not had any play published work in a
literary journal.
f. An orientation with the participants by the
board of judges will be done before the
start of the event.
g. During the writing phase, each participant
will be asked to write a one-act stage play
based on a given theme. They will be given
a total of 4 hours to write.
h. Scripts should be submitted with the
following requirements:
1. Dialogue should be tailored for 2
actors/actresses
2. Written in Filipino and / or English
 3. Saved on doc / docx format (Font
size 12, double-spaced, letter size paper)
4. The entire script should run for a
maximum of 10 minutes.

i. The winning play/script for Sulatanghal

2024 will be used for the “Direk ko, Ganap
Mo” in the following year.
j.Participants must come on time thus late
contestants will no longer be entertained
 Criteria for Judging:

Plot (use of form and stage imagery) 20%

Character (originality and character 20%

development)

Dialogue (appropriate use of language) 20%

Themes and Ideas (relationship between 20%

form and content)
Theatricality (ambition of the work and 20%
intended genre)

TOTAL 100%
6. Direk Ko, Ganap Mo (Theater Arts)

a. Direk Ko, Ganap Mo is an In-person acting

competition.

b. Two (2) participants per delegation

accompanied by one (1) teacher coach.

c. Participants must not be previously declared

winners in any international competition.

d. Participants must not have any experience in

performing with any professional theater company.

e. Participants will be given a copy of the official

script two weeks before the competition.
 f. During the competition, a theater director, who is
also part of the board of judges, will be giving
instructions to the actors as to how the script
should be performed.
 g. Performance shall be done in a closed room
environment with only the board of judges and
event coordinators. A video camera will record all
proceedings inside the room and a TV monitor for
live viewing will be placed outside the room.
 h. Other participants waiting for their turn to
perform will be contained in a holding room
together with other coaches.
 i. Participants must come on time; thus, late
contestant will no longer be entertained.
 Criteria for Judging:

Interpretation of the whole script 25%

Acting Technique 40%

Delivery (Voice clarity, projection, etc.) 35%

TOTAL 100%
HIMIG BULILIT (MUSIC)
a. “Himig Bulilit” is a children’s quartet
exhibition
b. There will be one (1) entry per delegation.
c. The group should be composed of 4
elementary learners (K to 6) per delegation.
They shall sing and actively participate
during the exhibition with one (1) teacher/
coach.

d. The group shall sing two (2) songs

in acapella: One (1) warm-up song of choice
and one (1) common piece which will be
video recorded in an MP4 format
E. The common piece shall be
provided by the NTWG.

F.Thegroups are encouraged to wear

any appropriate attire.
G.A student Filipino Sign Language
(FSL) interpreter will be provided by
each participating region and
included in the video recording at the
lower right-hand corner of the screen

H.Video recording of the performance

shall be sent to the NTWG on the
assigned date
 Criteria for Judging:
Musically (rhythm, balance, 35%
tonality, harmony)
Interpretation (expression,
dynamics, phrasing) 30%

Vocal Quality (Harmony) 25%

Showmanship (stage presence) 10%

TOTAL 100%
PHILIPPINE FOLKDANCE (DANCE)
a. The objective of this competition is to
promote appreciation and understanding for
folk dances of the region. It aims to raise the
awareness of the people on culture and the
arts through folk dance competitions.
b. Only one (1) entry per delegation is
allowed.
c. A maximum of ten (10) dancers and 1
coach will be allowed per delegation
d. The DANCE literature is a rural folk
dance highlighting mimetic activity.
 e. The dance must be from any of the
following published Philippine folk dance books:
 Philippine Folk Dances, Volumes 1-6 by Francisca
Reyes Aquino
 Philippine National Dances by Francisca Reyes Aquino
 Visayan Folk Dances, Volumes 1-3 by Libertad Fajardo
 Pangasinan Folk Dances by Jovita Sison Friese
 Samar Folk Dances by Juan C. Miel
 Handumanan by Jose Balcena
 Philippine Folk Dances and Songs by the Bureau of the
Public Schools 1965
 Sayaw: Dances of the Philippine Islands Volume 1-9 by
the Philippine Folk Dance Society.
 Classic Collection of Philippine Folk Dances by the
Philippine Folk Dance Society volume 1-11.
f. The dance must be accompanied by
canned music prescribed by the book. Live
accompaniment is not allowed.
g. Medley (combination) of different dances is
not allowed.
h. In dances where the literature does not
specify or describe the entrance / exit, the
trainer may arrange one, however, both
must not exceed sixteen (16) measures.
 Criteria for Judging:
Performance (Spacing,
Formations, Execution, 40%
Showmanship)
Interpretation of Written
Instruction 20%

Staging 20%

Overall Impact 20%

TOTAL 100%
THE MODERN DANCE COMPETITION

A. Guidelines

1. All entries should have a minimum of eight (8)

and a maximum of sixteen (10) members.
2. Members of the groups may be composed of all
males or females, or any combination thereof. 3
points are deducted if there are excess or deficient
in number of participants.
THE MODERN DANCE COMPETITION

3. A panel of judges shall determine the winners

based on the preceding criteria. Any violation of the
preceding rules may cause a 3-point deduction per
violation on the final score. The decision of the
panel shall be final and irrevocable.
4. Performance order will be determined by the
management via drawing of lots.
THE MODERN DANCE COMPETITION
B. Mechanics

1. Performance & Stage Rules

a. The duration of the dance should be a minimum of 2:30

minutes and a maximum of 3 minutes.
b. A combination of locking, popping, krump, house, stepping,
breakdance, wacking, tutting, vogueing, party dances, latin are
allowed as their focal thought of choreography, provided that
the choreographers of the group have the proper knowledge or
background to execute it properly.
c. No vulgarity, obscenity, and explicit contents are allowed.
THE MODERN DANCE COMPETITION
B. Mechanics

2. Costumes and Props

a. The costumes must be decent.

b. All costume malfunctions resulting in team members

being exposed are grounds for 2-point deductions. Please
make sure to have dress rehearsals before the competition
to work out any costume problems.
c. Props that are not considered an integral part of a
crew’s attire are prohibited (ex. canes, chairs, tambourines,
musical instruments).
THE MODERN DANCE COMPETITION
B. Mechanics

d. Attire may include accessories such as hats, scarves,

caps, gloves, pieces of jewelry, etc. Removing pieces of
clothing during the performance is permitted provided it is
not offensive or out of character.
e. Body/face oils or paints/other substances applied to the
body or clothing that may affect the clean dry surface of the
stage and the safeties of fellow competitors are prohibited
THE MODERN DANCE COMPETITION
3. Music Requirements

a. The music used in the routine must be a minimum of

2:30 minutes and a maximum of 3 minutes.
b. There is no maximum or minimum number of
songs/recordings that may be used in the routine and may
be edited to enhance choreography and personal
performance.
c. The competition music must not contain inappropriate,
lewd, or offensive language.
 Criteria for Judging:
Choreography (Creativity, Variety 40%
of Dance Styles & Difficulty)
Performance (Musicality, Group
Execution, Synchronization & 40%
Spacing)

Overall Impact
(Showmanship, Intensity, 20%
Projection, & Attire)

TOTAL 100%
To God be
the glory!