Adjudicator
Practice Labs: Hip Hop
No performance. No pressure. Just reps.
Why this lab exists…
Hip Hop is one of the most frequently adjudicated — and most inconsistently understood — disciplines in competition dance.
Many adjudicators:
Did not train extensively in Hip Hop
Feel unsure of current standards, priorities, and vocabulary
Want to give strong feedback but hesitate around language or context
This Lab exists to close that gap.
It provides a structured, supportive space to practice adjudicating Hip Hop intentionally, ask questions that don’t fit on a competition weekend, and learn through shared discussion and expert facilitation.
What to expect…
In this live online, 2-hour Practice Lab, participants will:
Adjudicate selected Hip Hop clips in real time
Practice scoring and note-taking
Compare perspectives and priorities
Refine discipline-appropriate language
Participate in facilitated discussion and Q&A
Who is this for…
Certified and working dance adjudicators
Adjudicators who feel less confident adjudicating Hip Hop
Adjudicators who want to strengthen consistency, clarity, and confidence
Professionals who value preparation over guesswork
This is not a performance.
This is not a lecture.
This is practice.
Pricing & Registration
Certified Priority Registration
February 5–12, 2026
$99 + GST
(Available to TDLI-certified adjudicators only)
Standard Registration
February 13–27, 2026
$129 + GST
(Open to all adjudicators)
*Spots are limited. Live online attendance only.
🗓 Friday, March 13
⏰ 10AM - 12PM Pacific Time
This Lab is facilitated by TDLI with a focus on professionalism, clarity, and respect for Hip Hop as an art form and culture.
Your Guest Presenter
Dr. Olivia Robertson
Olivia was recently elected as the chair of the CDTA Hip Hop Dance Studies division with the mission of being a conduit to bridge the gap between traditional, authentic hip-hop street culture and concert dance studio training methods. Her goal is to integrate the core values, history, and essence of hip-hop into structured dance education. Through thoughtfully crafted workshops, choreography, and training programs, she aims to honour the roots of hip-hop culture while making it accessible to dancers in studio settings. To create a space where authenticity and technique coexist, inspiring dancers to connect deeply with the art form and its origins while advancing their skills in a professional and creative environment.