Hot Mess 2011 (July 8th-10th, 2011)
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The Hot Mess Comp


THE HOT MESS COMP is a unique solo jazz competition held at Philadelphia’s HOT MESS in July.

Unlike most solo jazz comps, THE HOT MESS COMP is performed in TEAMS. On Friday night July 8th, during the first band break at the main dance (between sets in the HOT MESS BATTLE OF THE HOT JAZZ BANDS), all teams will compete in COLLABORATIVE SOLO JAZZ to a series of uptempo swing and jazz songs chosen by our outstanding DJs.

Based on team performance in the prelims, HOT MESS guests including MC ADAM BOHMER will select two teams TO COLLABORATE WITH in the finals.

At the Saturday main dance, THE TWO FINALIST TEAMS will compete in a SOLO JAZZ BATTLE accompanied by the instructors who selected them. Teams will receive the competition song ONE HOUR PRIOR to the finals, and can use that hour to collaborate, brainstorm, choreograph, and prepare plays. Finals will be in "phrase battle" format, and will be judged by the audience.

THE WINNING TEAM will receive a “grab bag” of passes to regional Lindy Hop and solo jazz events such as Lindy Focus and Midwest Lindy Fest, including one pass for each member of the team.

TO ENTER, send an email including your team name and membership to our competition coordinator Breanna Perry at breannaperry@gmail.com.

RULES AND REQUIREMENTS
  1. HOT MESS COMP teams must consist of 3-6 team members.
  2. All team members must complete their registration for HOT MESS in order to compete.
  3. Each team must pay a $10 entry fee. Payment details will be sent upon registration for the comp.
  4. The HOT MESS COMP will be held in Philadelphia during the HOT MESS event. Prelims will be held at the Ethical Society Building on Friday July 8th, 2011. Finals will be held at Bodek Lounge on Saturday July 9th, 2011.
  5. Teams are competing for the favor of the instructors, and will be judged based on whatever the instructors think is cool. Anything goes, including costumes, choreography, acrobatics and flattery. Team collaboration (as opposed to soloing) is highly encouraged.



Witness the 2010 HOT MESS COMP finals.