Phygital Dancing
Introducing
Phygital Dancing
Phygital Dancing combines the thrill of digital gameplay with the energy of physical dance. Teams or individuals compete in choreographed routines to popular music tracks, which are scored by the in-game algorithm. It’s a hugely entertaining competition, which appeals to players of all levels and experience.
Teams
Generally, there is usually only one person per team, but you may also have supporting staff such as a coach or a tech expert depending on the rules on the competition you’re participating in (always check beforehand). Players can be both professional and amateur, but they must meet the organizer’s minimum age limit.
Format
Phygital Dancing is an elimination contest. A full line-up of players begins the competition and then, after each stage, dancers with the lowest scores get knocked out. This continues until there are only two dancers left, who then compete in a head-to-head to claim the crown.
There are up to three rounds in a match. The player with the highest score wins the round – and the first player to win two rounds takes the match and goes through. This is known as a Best of Three format (BO3).
The aim is to replicate the moves on screen as closely as possible and the game algorithm will score each player on their accuracy and style.
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Further guidelines
- In the early stages there can be a mix of difficulties – low, moderate or intense. In the final round, however, only high-intensity tracks are chosen.
- The rules for selecting or excluding music tracks, as well as the list of tracks to be used in matches, are defined in the Technical Rules and other regulatory documents of the Organizer.
- Competitions take place on a technical field equipped with screens or projectors that display the tasks. Motion capture systems are needed to track participants’ activity.
Phygital Dancing combines energy, creativity, and technology, offering a unique and entertaining experience for participants and audiences alike.
For a complete list of Phygital Dancing regulations, check out the WPC Rulebook
