Sea Sparkle Teacher GuideSea Sparkle Guide Teacher Choreography Script • Intermediate Jazzy Pom Song: Under the Sea Starts at: 1:58 • Duration: 2:00 Routine Concept Starting at the 1:58 mark captures the high-energy "The lout on the shore" verse and leads into the grand finale. This routine blends sharp pom precision with fluid jazz movements. Focus on "locking" every motion while maintaining a joyful, theatrical performance quality. 1:58 - 2:13 Intro & Entry Energy 1x8: Start in a low crouch, poms hidden. Ripple up from Stage Left to Right on counts 1-4 as the brass instruments kick in. On 5-8, High V (poms out) and shake. 1x8: Sharp Clean (1), Jump to second position (2), High V (3), T (4), Broken T (5), Low V (6), Poms on hips (7), Look Front (8). 2:13 - 2:43 Verse 2: Jazzy Fishies 4x8s: Jazz runs in a circle formation (8 counts). Kick Combo: Step R, Kick L (low), Step L, Kick R (high). Arms in sharp "L" motions. Transitions: Pivot turn R (1-2), Pivot turn R (3-4), Chassé forward R (5&6), Saut de chat leap (7-8). Poms must stay locked in "goalpost" during the leap. 2:43 - 3:13 Chorus: Grand Under the Sea The Signature Move: "Bubbles" - Circular pom rotations around the face. 4x8s: High-V sharp shake (1-2), Low-V (3-4), Right Diagonal (5), Left Diagonal (6), Bow-and-Arrow R (7), Bow-and-Arrow L (8). Footwork: Ball-change kicks and sharp lunges. Ensure heads are "popping" to the front on every odd count. 3:13 - 3:43 Technical Break: Bubble Pop 2x8s Turns: Prep R (7-8), Double Pirouette (1-2), Land Clean (3), Pose (4). Repeat for those capable, or substitute with a pom "flick" sequence. 2x8s Level Work: Drop to floor R knee (1), Pom circle (2), Stand (3-4), C-jump or Tuck jump (5-6), Roll to floor (7-8). 3:43 - 3:58 Finale: The Deep Blue Finish 1x8: Rapid fire pom motions (High V, Low V, T, Broken T) on every count. 1x8: Step together, big reach to the sky (1-4). On 5-8, melt down to a final pose: One knee down, one pom at the hip, other pom high in a candle-stick position. BIG SMILE! Motion Checklist • "Donuts" out (thumbs inside poms) • Hit motions with a "punch" • No "spaghetti arms" in transitions • Sharp head snaps Musicality Notes The 1:58 start is where the song really builds its percussion. Encourage students to listen for the steel drum accents and "pop" their poms on those specific beats.
Sea Sparkle Presentation SlidesIntermediate Pom Dance Sea Sparkle "Under the Sea" Performance Routine The Aesthetic Pom Precision Every motion must be locked. Think of "punching" the air. No soft elbows or wrists! Jazz Flair Incorporate smooth jazz walks, expressive facials, and rhythmic "syncopation" to match the beat. "Life is the bubbles!" Keep your energy floating and light. Master the "Hits" V High & Low V Arms 45 degrees from head. Shoulders down, poms facing out. T The "T" & Broken T Full T (straight) or Broken T (fists to chest). Keep elbows high! Diagonals One arm in High V, one arm in Low V. Create a straight line. Formation Flow Visual Impact 1 The Tide: Horizontal lines that switch places during the verse. 2 The Whirlpool: A circular formation for the "Under the Sea" chorus. 3 The Reef: Staggered windows for the technical solo section. Sell the Show! "Your face is just as important as your poms!" Eye Contact Look at the judges/audience! Big Smiles Energy through the very end! Head Snaps Sharp movements with every hit!
Mermaid Motion RubricMermaid Motion Rubric Performance Evaluation • Sea Sparkle Showdown Dancer: Score: / 20 CategoryDeveloping (1-2)Strong (3-4)Pro (5)Pom PrecisionSharpness & placementSoft arms; motions often missed or "wobbly."Most motions are locked; good energy in hits.Rock solid! Every motion "punches" with zero bounce.Jazz TechniqueTurns, leaps, and feetFlat feet; turns off-balance; leap height is low.Pointed toes; steady turns; clear jazz aesthetic.High extensions; centered doubles; graceful transitions.MusicalityTiming & rhythmConsistently behind the beat; lacks "pop."On beat most of the time; follows rhythm well.Perfect syncopation; hits accents with the music.PerformanceFacials & ShowmanshipLooking at the floor; neutral facial expression.Occasional eye contact; consistent smile.Dynamic facial changes; total stage presence! Waves of Brilliance (Strengths) Shallow Water Fixes (To Improve) My Practice Goal
Sea Sparkle Pose ReferencePose Reference Sea Sparkle Showdown • Motion Guide High V Arms 45° from head. "Donuts" out, wrists straight, shoulders down. Low V Arms 45° from hips. Keep a long neck and poms tight. T Position Arms perfectly horizontal. Don't let elbows drop below shoulders! Broken T Poms at shoulders, elbows high. Pinkies facing the audience. L L-Motion One arm in Touchdown (up), one arm in T (side). Sharp 90° angle. Bow & Arrow One arm in T, other arm in Broken T. Head turns to the straight arm. Candlestick Poms straight up, fists facing each other. Thumb-side of pom is out. The "Bubbles" Move This is our signature jazz-pom fusion move! Rapidly rotate your poms in small circles around your face while maintaining a sharp jazz lunge. Syncopated Rhythm Head Snaps Jazz Technique Lab Master the Foundation Double Pirouette A full 720° turn on one leg. Focus on a sharp Passé (knee to side) and finding your spot (looking at one point as you turn). Poms should stay tight in a "Center" or "Broken T" position. Saut de Chat Leap A "cat's jump" where the front leg develops (unfolds) as you leap. Imagine jumping over a coral reef! Keep poms in a High V or Goalpost for maximum lift. Jazz Chassé A "chase" step where one foot chases the other. Stay low in your knees (plié) during the step and cross feet tightly in the air. The "Blade" Hand When not holding poms, hands should be in a "jazz blade": fingers together, thumb tucked in, and tension through the fingertips. No "soft hands"! Core Connection Your power comes from your center. Pull your belly button to your spine to keep your balance during fast pom motions.
