DANCE SECTIONS – Saturday 30th June to Thursday 12th July 2012

Entries close Friday 9th March 2012

 

All queries regarding time limits, costuming, regulations and interpretation of this dance schedule should be made to Judith Kingston.

 Ph: 026679 5539  m: 0408 282 057.  All ENTRIES should be forwarded to Jenny Unwin.

CONVENER:

ENTRY FEES:

Jenny Unwin

Championships:

$10.00

PO Box 493

Solos:

$4.00

Murwillumbah NSW 2484

Duos/Trios:

$2.00 per competitor

Email: unwin5@bigpond.com

Groups:

$10.00 per group

J.J.RICHARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:

 $15.00

Dance Regulations

  1. Late entries will NOT be accepted.

  2. It is the responsibility of the Teacher/Parent in charge to see Groups/Troupes are side stage and ready for performance.

  3. Each Dance Group/Troupe will be allocated an assembly area backstage and there will be Dance Marshals to direct you.

  4. NO Principal/Teacher nor Parent of ANY Dance Studio/Academy, is to PERFORM in these Dance Sections. Student teachers are exempt.

      Teachers who teach and/or rehearse any Eisteddfod groups are NOT considered ‘Student Teachers’ and therefore are NOT permitted to

      dance in Group/Solo sections.

  5. Competitors must NOT repeat a dance performed in any section in any other section, EXCEPT in RESTRICTED Sections and J.J. RICHARDS

      MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP.

  6. J.J.RICHARDS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: An award of $2000 and a Perpetual Trophy donated by Idwall Richards and family, in memory

      J.J.Richards, a prominent Tweed Citizen. See DOP SCH1.

  7. Time limits must strictly adhered to.        Solos: 3 Minutes        Duo & Trios: 4 Minutes             Solo Song & Dance: 4 Minutes          

                                                                               Solo Song & Tap:         4 Minutes                                  Groups: 5 Minutes      

  8. CDs and PLAYER: a) A suitable CD player and an operator WILL be provided. One item per CD, a good quality CD must be provided, in a

      protective case.

      b) ALL CDs are to be clearly marked with section number, competitor number, starting position, ie, on or off stage, and if they have a tag.

      c) Please have a BACK UP CD available. Do NOT use labels on the CDs as these may cause CD failure.

      d) Please use an appropriate CD pen to mark your CD. Biros and other pens can damage your data.

      e) The COMMITTEE’S OPERATOR will NOT be held responsible for poor quality recordings. A tape player will NOT be provided.

  9. CHAMPIONSHIPS: Competitors MUST dance in the equivalent SOLO sections to be eligible for Championships. Improvisations do NOT qualify

       for Championships.

10. IMPROVISATION: Improvisation music is provided by the Adjudicator.

     Competitors allowed 30 seconds break to improvise after hearing the music through once. Plain coloured leotards and tights to be worn as per

     examination conditions, DEFINITELY NO TRIM. All dancers to appear on stage prior to commencement of section.

11. RESTRICTED DANCE: These sections are for competitors who have NOT won a 1st prize in the appropriate Dance Section of ANY festival or

      eisteddfod up to the time of Entry closure. Competitors MAY repeat the same dance in the corresponding unrestricted section.

12. DUOS/TRIOS: a) NO competitor may appear MORE than twice in the same DUO/TRIO section.

              b) NO DUO/TRIO consisting of IDENTICAL DANCERS may appear more than ONCE in the same DUO/TRIO section.

              c) NO TEACHER or PARENT is permitted to perform with the DUOs/TRIOs.

13. GROUP DAY Competitors are NOT permitted to use the Auditorium Foyer toilets for dressing and make up. These are for audience only. All

      competitors should arrive with hair and make up done as there are limited facilities.

14. FLASHLIGHT cameras are NOT to be used during ANY performances of the festival. VIDEO cameras are NOT to be used during the Dance

      Sections.

15. TROPHIES must be returned to Annette Simpson, by 9am Sat 30th June, 2012. (16 Myrtle St, Murwillumbah – 02 6672 2745 or at the

      Auditorium.)

16. Song and Dance Groups and Solos – NO VOCAL BACKING permitted throughout the entire performance.

17. Teachers NB: Unacceptable and disruptive behaviour in dressing areas or stage areas will NOT be accepted or tolerated.

18. Dressing Rooms: Please make sure each dressing area is left in a clean and tidy manner. ALL rubbish to be placed in bins provided.

19. Lost Property: Any lost property will be kept for 2 weeks and then given to charity.

20. Maximum age for competitors is 20 years.

21. There will be NO ADDED entries or changing of entries to the Dance Programme, unless it an error by the committee. Please make sure you

      check with your teacher regarding the appropriate section to enter. There will be NO exceptions to this rule.

22. Please photocopy your entry form.

 

Trophies and Awards not listed in Dance Schedule below:

CONCERT TROPHIES

Most Outstanding Competitor - Maryanne Swift Trophy + Murwillumbah Rotary $750

Betty Marks Runner Up Trophy + $250

Most Promising Tweed Valley Competitor – Mt Warning AM Trophy + $150

                                                                                                                 

 

SPECIAL AWARDS

MFPA Most Promising Competitor attending a M’bah Dance School          Most Promising All Rounder – Coastal Dance Trophy

Most Promising Dance 8yrs & un – Suzette-Marie Memorial Trophy           Best Classical Dancer of the Festival – South Coast Dancewear Trophy

Most Promising Waltz Tap 10yrs & un – Lisa McCrone Trophy                       Most Promising Dancer of the Festival – M’bah School of Dance Trophy

Most Outstanding Modern Dancer Overall – Hayley Peer Trophy                 Most Outstanding Tapper Overall – Paramount Dance Academy Trophy

Encouragement Trophy for Classical Ballet, other than 1st/2nd,                   Most Creative Improvisation – McAuliffe Sisters Trophy

                                                                            Ramsay Family Trophy              Most Entertaining Song & Dance/Song & Tap – Eliza-Jane McAuliffe

Most Expressive Modern 13yrs & over – Sophie Louise McAuliffe Trophy                                                                                                           Trophy

Encouragement Award Tap, 14yrs & un Nolan Girls Trophy                           Most Innovative Choreography – Nobel Lakaev Trophy

 

SECTION NUMBER CODES:                            D = Dance                              SCH = Scholarship                 

CH = Championship                   S = Solo                                   DT =Duo/Trio                         OP = Open                            14 = 14 Yrs and Under

12 = 12 Yrs and Under               10 = 10 Yrs and Under           8 = 8 Yrs and Under               6 = 6 Yrs and Under              5 = 5 Yrs and Under

 

Any Competitor deemed to be in breach of a Section’s Regulations will be furnished with an Adjudicator’s Report containing comments only.

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 Section      Category                                                                                                              Maximum Time Limit

Open

DOP SCH1         J.J.RICHARDS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Perpetual Trophy + $2000

                         Minimum required standard = Royal Academy of Dance Advanced Foundation Examination or equivalent.

                         Competitors must compete in 2 solo sections of competitor’s age group to qualify for this section.

                         1 dance may be repeated from solo or championship sections.

 

                         2 dances       a) Classical Ballet or Repertoire Solo on pointe                  b) Character/Demi Character Solo

 

CHAMPIONSHIPS

Competitors MUST dance in the equivalent SOLO sections to be eligible for Championships.                                                  

DOP CH1           BALLET CHAMPIONSHIP                                                                                                               Fiona Lazaredes Trophy  3 Mins

                         2 dances       a) Classical Ballet Pointe          b) Character Story Dance or Demi Character Story Dance (Classical)

                         Prerequisite: Competitors must enter in Age Classical Solo plus Age Demi Character Solo.

                         Improvisations do NOT qualify for Championships.

DOP CH2           TAP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP                                                                                                                          MFPA Trophy  3 Mins

                         2 dances       a) Slow Tempo                          b) Speed Tempo

                         Prerequisite: Competitors must enter in Age Tap Solo plus Age Waltz Tap Solo / Age Tap Ensemble.

                         Improvisations do NOT qualify for Championships.

DOP CH3           MODERN DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP                                                                                                       Tania Grant Trophy  3 Mins

                         2 dances       a) Modern expressive or contemporary   b) Jazz

                         Prerequisite: Competitors must enter in Age Jazz Solo plus Age Modern Expressive Solo / Age Contemporary Solo.

                         Improvisations do NOT qualify for Championships.

DOP CH4           SONG & DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP – Tap or other than tap.                                                             Amanda Darby Trophy  4 Mins

                         1 dance

                         Prerequisite: Competitors must enter in Age Song and Dance Solo or Age Song and Tap Dance Solo.

                         Improvisations do NOT qualify for Championships.

                         NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.

SOLOS

DOP S1             AUTHENTIC NATIONAL CHARACTER                                                                                                                                      3 Mins

DOP S2             CLASSICAL BALLET                                                                                                                                                                  3 Mins

DOP S3             CLASSICAL BALLET IMPROVISATION – see IMPROVISATION (page 19)                                                                                   3 Mins

DOP S4             DEMI CHARACTER OR CHARACTER STORY – Classical (No vocal accompaniment.)                                                     3 Mins

DOP S5             TAP DANCE                                                                                                                                                                             3 Mins

DOP S6             TAP DANCE IMPROVISATION– see IMPROVISATION (page 19)                                                                                               3 Mins

DOP S7             SONG & DANCE, other than TAP –  NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.                 4 Mins

DOP S8             SONG & TAP DANCE –  NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.                                      4 Mins

DOP S9             WALTZ TAP                                                                                                                                                                             3 Mins

DOP S10           JAZZ                                                                                                                                                                                         3 Mins

DOP S11           SLOW MODERN EXPRESSIVE                                                                                                                                                 3 Mins

DOP S12           CONTEMPORARY                                                                                                                                                                    3 Mins

DOP S13           MODERN or JAZZ IMPROVISATION – see IMPROVISATION (page 19)                                                                                      3 Mins

DOP S14           TAP ENSEMBLE – slow+ waltz + speed                                                                                                                               3 Mins

DUO and TRIOS– see Duos/Trios (page 19)

DOP DT1           DANCE or SONG & DANCE – soft shoe, NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.            4 Mins

DOP DT2           TAP DANCE or SONG AND TAP DANCE – NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.           4 Mins

 

Section        Category                                                                                                              Maximum Time Limit

14 Years & Under

CHAMPIONSHIPS

Competitors MUST dance in the equivalent SOLO sections to be eligible for Championships.                                                  

D14 CH1           BALLET CHAMPIONSHIP                                                                                      Murwillumbah School of Dance Trophy    3 Mins

                         2 dances       a) Classical Ballet b) Character Story Dance or Demi Character Story Dance (Classical)

                         Prerequisite: Competitors must enter in Age Classical Solo plus Age Demi Character Solo.

                         Improvisations do NOT qualify for Championships.

D14 CH2           TAP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP                                                                                                            Bernie Quinn Trophy    3 Mins

                         2 dances       a) Slow Tempo               b) Speed Tempo

                         Prerequisite: Competitors must enter in Age Tap Solo plus Age Waltz Tap Solo / Age Tap Ensemble.

                         Improvisations do NOT qualify for Championships.

D14 CH3           MODERN DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP                                                                                               Amelia Kingston Trophy   3 Mins

                         2 dances       a) Modern expressive or contemporary   b) Jazz

                         Prerequisite: Competitors must enter in Age Jazz Solo plus Age Modern Expressive Solo / Age Contemporary Solo.       Improvisations do NOT qualify for Championships.

D14 CH4           SONG & DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP – Tap or other than tap.                                                             Ray Hall Tyres Trophy   4 Mins

                         1 dance

                         Prerequisite: Competitors must enter in Age Song and Dance Solo or Age Song and Tap Dance Solo.

                         Improvisations do NOT qualify for Championships.

                         NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.

SOLOS

D14 S1              AUTHENTIC NATIONAL CHARACTER                                                                                                                                      3 Mins

D14 S2              CLASSICAL BALLET                                                                                                                                                                  3 Mins

D14 S3              CLASSICAL BALLET IMPROVISATION – see IMPROVISATION (page 19)                                                                                    3 Mins

D14 S4              DEMI CHARACTER OR CHARACTER STORY – Classical (No vocal accompaniment.)                                                           3 Mins

D14 S5              TAP DANCE                                                                                                                                                                             3 Mins

D14 S7              SONG & DANCE, other than TAP – NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.                               4 Mins

D14 S8              SONG & TAP DANCE – NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.                                                  4 Mins

D14 S9              WALTZ TAP                                                                                                                                                                             3 Mins

D14 S10            JAZZ                                                                                                                                                                                         3 Mins

D14 S11            SLOW MODERN EXPRESSIVE                                                                                                                                                 3 Mins

D14 S12            CONTEMPORARY                                                                                                                                                                    3 Mins

D14 S13            MODERN or JAZZ IMPROVISATION – see IMPROVISATION (page 19)                                                                                     3 Mins

DUO and TRIOS – see Duos/Trios (page 19)

D14 DT1            DANCE or SONG & DANCE – soft shoe, NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.                       4 Mins

D14 DT2            TAP DANCE or SONG AND TAP DANCE – NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.                    4 Mins

 

12 Years & Under

CHAMPIONSHIPS

Competitors MUST dance in the equivalent SOLO sections to be eligible for Championships.                                                  

D12 CH1           BALLET CHAMPIONSHIP                                                                                                                     Louise Harris Trophy   3 Mins

                         2 dances       a) Classical Ballet          b) Character Story Dance or Demi Character Story Dance (Classical)

                         Prerequisite: Competitors must enter in Age Classical Solo plus Age Demi Character Solo.

                         Improvisations do NOT qualify for Championships.

D12 CH2           TAP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP                                                                                                               Jim’s Cycles Trophy    3 Mins

                         2 dances       a) Slow Tempo              b) Speed Tempo

                         Prerequisite: Competitors must enter in Age Tap Solo plus Age Waltz Tap Solo / Age Tap Ensemble.

                         Improvisations do NOT qualify for Championships.

D12 CH3           MODERN DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP                                                                                                  Amy Simpson Trophy   3 Mins

                         2 dances       a) Modern expressive or contemporary   b) Jazz

                         Prerequisite: Competitors must enter in Age Jazz Solo plus Age Modern Expressive Solo / Age Contemporary Solo.

                         Improvisations do NOT qualify for Championships.

D12 CH4           SONG & DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP – Tap or other than tap.                                                                         MFPA Trophy    4 Mins

                         1 dance

                         Prerequisite: Competitors must enter in Age Song and Dance Solo or Age Song and Tap Dance Solo.

                        Improvisations do NOT qualify for Championships.

                        NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.

(12 Years & Under Dance Championships continued next page.)

 

Section        Category                                                                                                              Maximum Time Limit

SOLOS

D12 S1              AUTHENTIC NATIONAL CHARACTER                                                                                                                                      3 Mins

D12 S2              CLASSICAL BALLET                                                                                                                                                                   3 Mins

D12 S3              CLASSICAL BALLET IMPROVISATION – see IMPROVISATION (page 19)                                                                                    3 Mins

D12 S4              DEMI CHARACTER OR CHARACTER STORY – Classical (No vocal accompaniment.)                                                           3 Mins

D12 S5              TAP DANCE                                                                                                                                                                             3 Mins

D12 S6              TAP DANCE IMPROVISATION– see IMPROVISATION (page 19)                                                                                                3 Mins

D12 S7              SONG & DANCE, other than TAP – NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.                               4 Mins

D12 S8              SONG & TAP DANCE – NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.                                                  4 Mins

D12 S9              WALTZ TAP                                                                                                                                                                             3 Mins

D12 S10            JAZZ                                                                                                                                                                                         3 Mins

D12 S11            SLOW MODERN EXPRESSIVE                                                                                                                                                 3 Mins

D12 S12            CONTEMPORARY                                                                                                                                                                    3 Mins

D12 S13            MODERN or JAZZ IMPROVISATION – see IMPROVISATION (page 19)                                                                                     3 Mins

D12 S14            TAP ENSEMBLE – slow+ waltz + speed                                                                                                                                  3 Mins

D12 S15            RESTRICTED CLASSICAL BALLET                                                                                                                                             3 Mins

D12 S16            RESTRICTED TAP DANCE                                                                                                                                                        3 Mins

DUO and TRIOS– see Duos/Trios (page 19)

D12 DT1            DANCE or SONG & DANCE – soft shoe, NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.                       4 Mins

D12 DT2            TAP DANCE or SONG AND TAP DANCE – NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.                    4 Mins

 

10 Years & Under

CHAMPIONSHIPS

Competitors MUST dance in the equivalent SOLO sections to be eligible for Championships.                                                  

D10 CH1           BALLET CHAMPIONSHIP                                                                                                               Emily Amisano Trophy    3 Mins

                         1 dance – Classical Ballet

                         Prerequisite: Competitors must enter in Age Classical Ballet Solo. Improvisations do NOT qualify for Championships.

D10 CH2           TAP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP                                                                                                                  Sunnyside Trophy    3 Mins

                         2 dances       a) Slow Tempo                b) Speed Tempo

                         Prerequisite: Competitors must enter in Age Tap Solo as well as Age Waltz Tap Solo.

                         Improvisations do NOT qualify for Championships.

D10 CH3           MODERN DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP                                                                                                  Judith Easton Trophy     3 Mins

                         1 dance – Jazz

                         Prerequisite: Competitors must enter in Age Jazz Solo. Improvisations do NOT qualify for Championships.

SOLOS

D10 S1              AUTHENTIC NATIONAL CHARACTER                                                                                                                                      3 Mins

D10 S2              CLASSICAL BALLET                                                                                                                                                                   3 Mins

D10 S3              CLASSICAL BALLET IMPROVISATION – see IMPROVISATION (page 19)                                                                                    3 Mins

D10 S4              DEMI CHARACTER OR CHARACTER STORY – Classical (No vocal accompaniment.)                                                           3 Mins

D10 S5              TAP DANCE                                                                                                                                                                             3 Mins

D10 S7              SONG & DANCE, other than TAP – NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.                               4 Mins

D10 S8              SONG & TAP DANCE – NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.                                                  4 Mins

D10 S9              WALTZ TAP                                                                                                                                                                             3 Mins

D10 S10            JAZZ                                                                                                                                                                                         3 Mins

D10 S11            SLOW MODERN EXPRESSIVE                                                                                                                                                 3 Mins

D10 S12            CONTEMPORARY                                                                                                                                                                    3 Mins

D10 S13            MODERN or JAZZ IMPROVISATION – see IMPROVISATION (page 19)                                                                                     3 Mins

D10 S15            RESTRICTED CLASSICAL BALLET                                                                                                                                             3 Mins

D10 S16            RESTRICTED TAP DANCE                                                                                                                                                        3 Mins

DUO and TRIOS– see Duos/Trios (page 19)

D10 DT1            DANCE or SONG & DANCE – soft shoe. NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.                       4 Mins

D10 DT2            TAP DANCE or SONG AND TAP DANCE – NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.                    4 Mins

 

Section        Category                                                                                                              Maximum Time Limit

8 Years & Under

SOLOS

D8 S1                AUTHENTIC NATIONAL CHARACTER                                                                                                                                      3 Mins

D8 S2                CLASSICAL BALLET                                                                                                                                                                   3 Mins

D8 S4                DEMI CHARACTER OR CHARACTER STORY – Classical (No vocal accompaniment)                                                            3 Mins

D8 S5                TAP DANCE                                                                                                                                                                             3 Mins

D8 S7                SONG & DANCE, other than TAP – NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.                               4 Mins

D8 S8                SONG & TAP DANCE – NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.                                                  4 Mins

D8 S9                WALTZ TAP                                                                                                                                                                             3 Mins

D8 S10              JAZZ                                                                                                                                                                                         3 Mins

D8 S11              SLOW MODERN EXPRESSIVE                                                                                                                                                 3 Mins

D8 S12              CONTEMPORARY                                                                                                                                                                    3 Mins

D8 S15              RESTRICTED CLASSICAL BALLET                                                                                                                                             3 Mins

D8 S16              RESTRICTED TAP DANCE                                                                                                                                                        3 Mins

DUO and TRIOS– see Duos/Trios (page 19)

D8 DT1              DANCE or SONG & DANCE – soft shoe, NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.                       4 Mins

D8 DT2              TAP DANCE or SONG AND TAP DANCE – NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.                    4 Mins

 

6 Years & Under

SOLOS

D6 S2                CLASSICAL BALLET                                                                                                                                                                   3 Mins

D6 S4                DEMI CHARACTER OR CHARACTER STORY – Classical (No vocal accompaniment)                                                            3 Mins

D6 S5                TAP DANCE                                                                                                                                                                             3 Mins

D6 S7                SONG & DANCE, other than TAP – NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.                               4 Mins

D6 S8                SONG & TAP DANCE – NO Vocal Backing permitted throughout the entire performance.                                                  4 Mins

D6 S9                WALTZ TAP                                                                                                                                                                             3 Mins

D6 S10              JAZZ                                                                                                                                                                                         3 Mins

D6 S15              RESTRICTED CLASSICAL BALLET                                                                                                                                             3 Mins

D6 S16              RESTRICTED TAP DANCE                                                                                                                                                        3 Mins

 

5 Years & Under

SOLOS

D5 S1                NURSERY RHYME or STORY BOOK CHARACTER, Classical (No vocal accompaniment)                                                      3 Mins

 

IMPORTANT:

Make sure your Entry Form is completed correctly with Section Numbers, Name, Address, Age, Date of Birth and Teacher’s Name.

Enclose correct money.

 

Send entries in EARLY. Late entries will be RETURNED. Closing Date – Friday 9th March, 2012.

 

Flashlight cameras are NOT to be used AT ALL during performances at the Festival. Video cameras are NOT to be used during the Dance Sections.