Royal Berkshire Festival of Dance

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1 Syllabus 2019 Royal Berkshire Festival of Dance will be held at Reddam House Theatre (formerly Bearwood College theatre) Bearwood Road, Sindlesham, Wokingham, RG41 5BG, UK Sunday 17th February to Thursday 21 st February 2019 ADJUDICATOR: Miss Janice Fullman Dip LCDD, FIDTA, AISTD Last date for receipt of entries: Thursday 3rd January 2019 OPEN COMPETITION

2 Dear Friends and colleagues, Letter from the Chairman I am very pleased to invite you to join us for the 2019 Royal Berkshire Festival. Our festival will be taking place at the Reddam House Theatre, Bearwood Road, Sindlesham, this year, which was formerly Bearwood College. For those of you who were very sad to leave our former venue: welcome home, following three years of being away! Our competition this year is a qualifier for AED this year, in the Southern Region, so please see the AED syllabus for the criteria for qualification in that competition. We have again agreed to give priority entry to those Berkshire teachers who supported the festival in 2018 and we will accept a similar, but not increased entry this year. We will then prioritise those dance schools from outside Berkshire, who entered in If we then have any availability for additional entries, these will be taken strictly in order of entries received. Our closing date is Thursday 3rd January NB: We will not accept late or substitute entries (other than changes of name in duets, trios, etc) made after the closing date, as this is very disruptive to our scheduling. We expect teachers to try to make sure that all competitors actually dance at the festival, and do not drop out, as it is very disappointing if we have to decline entries, only to find that there would have been space. The Royal Berkshire Senior & Junior Championships will be held during the evening of Thursday 21st February, and we hope that all Berkshire teachers will support this event and encourage their more experienced pupils to enter these prestigious Championships. Please note the additional entry rules for this, which are shown in the syllabus. The Royal Berkshire Festival of Dance has commissioned two new boys solos for the 2019 competition choreographed by Miss Susan Robinson, following the very successful introduction of her two new solos for girls last year. If you require the music and/or detailed plan of the choreography and alignment of these two solos, please let me know by , and I will send them electronically. All our stage and administrative staff have CRB checks, and we also have registered chaperones and first aiders on site. Please note the Child Protection Policy 2019, which must be brought to the attention of all entrants. By signing the entry form, teachers are agreeing on behalf of their pupils to its terms and provisions. The Committee and I are very pleased that Miss Janice Fullman has again agreed to adjudicate our Festival this year. She trained at the Arts Educational School in Tring, and obtained her teaching diploma at the London College. Her former pupils can be found teaching and dancing worldwide. As a BIFF member and senior member of the AED adjudicator s panel, she is a very experienced adjudicator with a wide-ranging understanding of all genres, and is looking forward very much to seeing all the dancers. We are sure they will benefit enormously from her wise counsel and helpful reports. The Festival AGM will be held at lunchtime on Thursday 21stFebruary and all teachers and their assistants, (who are automatically members of the Committee) are warmly invited to attend. Teachers should please ensure that all trophies are returned at the start of Day 1. Thank you. On behalf of the committee I would like to extend our best wishes to you all, and look forward to seeing you and your pupils in February. Jill Baird Chairman Please send a stamped addressed envelope with your completed forms by Thursday January 3 rd 2019 to: Jill Baird, 100 Millbank Crescent, Woodley, Berkshire, RG5 4ER, Tel: or please jill.baird@virgin.net, to receive and return forms electronically by attachment.

3 FESTIVAL RULES 1. This competition is for amateurs only. Provisional or Full Equity members are not eligible for entry, nor dance teachers, nor students currently in full-time training, unless a member of a pre-existing duet, trio, quartet or group. 2. The competition does not accept liability for the infringement of copyright, recording or performing rights arising from any performance. Teachers and choreographers must seek permission from recording companies involved if they wish to use commercial recordings. 3. Flash photography, video, mobile phone or other electronic recording is strictly prohibited during any performance, other than by authorised persons, who may be identified by a badge. 4. Time limits must not be exceeded, and will be checked. The steward may read a title or a short synopsis not exceeding 30 words prior to dancing. In the song and dance section, pre-recorded voice; and in the tap sections, prerecorded tap sounds; may not be included on the recording. 5. Pointe work is not allowed for any competitors below the age of 13 years of age (on September 1 st 2018), including those younger students dancing in a Senior duet, trio, group etc. "Jingle" taps are not permitted in the tap sections. Acrobatic dance is prohibited other than in group dances, but gymnastic work will be permitted provided that it is combined with a suitable modern dance technique. 6. Competitors may enter once only in solo sections, or twice for each discipline in a duet, trio or group section. However, failure to be ready may risk disqualification. No more than five duets, trios or quartets may be entered in total. Competitors must dance in programme order and be ready 10 minutes before the section is due to start. 7. The stage and wings are out of bounds, except for authorised persons (who will be wearing badges), teachers and competitors about to perform. Certificates may only be collected by teachers or their assistants. Children in costume will not be allowed in the auditorium, nor front of house in the foyer. All costumes must be fully covered in public areas. 8. CDs should be recorded with good reproduction and reasonable sound level. All must be clearly labelled with the competitor's name, number and school code: they must be handed in at the beginning of the section. We will also accept music on i-pod, (or other media) provided it is named and numbered with the competitor s details, and the required track is clearly labelled. The festival will accept no responsibility for the loss of i-pods, mp3 players etc, as these are the sole responsibility of the owner. Back-up music must be brought to the festival in case of CD failure. 9. All entrants and their supporters are expected to conduct themselves in a suitable manner. In order to safeguard the children's safety, running in the theatre is strictly forbidden. No person will be allowed into the auditorium while a performance or adjudication is in progress. Food and drink (other than water) are not permitted in the auditorium, dressing rooms or backstage. Smoking is prohibited throughout the festival. Anyone breaking the food, drink or smoking rules will be asked to leave immediately. 10. The Adjudicator's decision is final, and no correspondence or discussion regarding any decision can be entered into. Any communication with the Adjudicator concerning any matter relating to the competition carries the risk of disqualification. Any certificates, medals or trophies are awarded at the discretion of the Adjudicator. Trophies must be returned on Day 1 of the festival. 11. The committee reserves the right to combine or divide sections dependent on the number of entries received and has the authority to make any further regulations or interpret or qualify these rules, or to refuse any entry, as the occasion arises and at their discretion. 12. Teachers are responsible for making sure that these rules and the Child Protection Policy 2019 are read by every entrant. Entry to the competition denotes acceptance of these rules. 13. Two teachers per school (named in advance), will be permitted into the Theatre free of charge, for the duration of the Festival. Transfers are not permitted.

4 AWARDS: Certificates and medals will be awarded at the adjudicator s discretion: 1 st place minimum 84 marks 2 nd place) minimum 82 marks 3 rd place) minimum 80 marks CERTIFICATES: Certificates will be awarded as follows: (Pass) (Fair) a performance limited in its communication (Moderate) a performance showing development of technique and/or communication (Merit) a capable performance showing some artistic appreciation and/or technique (Commended) a convincing performance technically and artistically (Distinction) an excellent performance technically and artistically 90+ (Outstanding) an exceptional performance both technically and artistically FEES: Solos: 7.00 per dance Duets: 5.00 per competitor Trios/Quartets: 4.00 per competitor Groups: 3.00 per competitor RBF Championships per competitor ONE cheque only should be sent by the teacher for entry fees, made payable to THE ROYAL BERKSHIRE FESTIVAL OF DANCE. Multiple cheques from teachers will be returned. Please send an SAE for the return of the timetable, or provide your address if you wish to receive this electronically. BACs payment may also be made if application is made to the Treasurer. NOVICES: Please write (N) next to a child s name on the entry form if they are new to festivals (first or second competition). We would like to encourage new entrants of all ages to the festival, and will provide separate novice sections if entries permit. IMPROVISATION: Classical & Stage dance. Competitors will hear the music twice before interpreting it in a suitable style. Sections will be: Intermediate Stage and Classical, Senior Stage and Classical. There are no Junior sections. Normal practice dress should be worn. SONG: All songs should be musical theatre items, (not pop songs, nor classical singing) and should not include a dance section, although suitable dance movements may be incorporated into the song, as in a musical theatre performance. The age group for this section is: Junior (10 years and under); Intermediate (14 years and under); and Senior (18 years and under). Solo, duet, trio and quartet song entries will all be accepted. ROYAL BERKSHIRE CHAMPIONSHIPS: These are intended for the most able pupils and will each carry a cash prize of to help further the competitor s dance education. A set solo in classical ballet will be danced (copy and music track can be requested) and a contrasting solo in any dance style should also be performed (solo song is not permitted). This may or may not have been performed at the 2019 festival. The Championship is intended to show the versatility of the competitor and the Adjudicator will take the choice of contrasting dance into consideration. Simple additions to normal practice dress may be worn for the classical solo, and the own choice should be costumed as usual. A previous Senior Champion is prohibited from re-entering, although a Junior Champion may enter the Senior Championship (but may not re-enter the Junior Championship). Juniors (12 and under), Seniors (18 and under) on September 1 st NB: All entrants must have danced in four regular sections of the festival; of which at least two must be solos, (may include improvisation) and not more than one may be a group dance. All candidates must be taught by a teacher whose main branch is in Berkshire.

5 SECTIONS AND TIME LIMITS 2019 Ages to be taken on 1st September 2018: MAXIMUM TIME Solos: Classical Ballet Baby, A & B 1 ½ mins Stylised Ballet} C, D & E 2 mins Modern Ballet C, D & E 2 mins Contemporary Character Baby, A & B 1 ½ mins C, D & E 2 mins National Baby, A & B 1 ½ mins C, D & E 2 mins Greek Baby, A & B 1 ½ mins C, D and E 2 mins Lyrical Baby, A & B 1 ½ mins C, D, E 2 mins Modern Baby, A & B 1 ½ mins C, D & E 2 mins Tap Baby, A & B 1 ½ mins C, D & E 2 mins Song and Dance Baby, A & B 2 mins Musical theatre solo C, D & E 2 ½ mins Solo Song: Junior solo 2 mins Inter, Senior 2 ½mins Song duet, trio, quartet: all age-groups 2 ½mins DUETS Classical: (to include ballet/stylised ballet, national, character, Junior } Greek, free movement, Contemporary/ Modern ballet) Intermediate } 2 ½ minutes - please specify. Senior Stage: (to include modern, tap, jazz, song & dance, Junior } Musical theatre, lyrical or cabaret) - please specify. Intermediate } 2 ½ minutes (S&D 3 mins) Senior

6 TRIOS or QUARTETS Classical: (to include ballet/stylised ballet, national, character, Junior } Greek, free movement, Contemporary/ Modern ballet) Intermediate } 2 ½ minutes - please specify. Senior Stage: (to include modern, tap, jazz, song & dance, Junior } Musical theatre, lyrical or cabaret) - please specify. Intermediate } 2 ½ minutes (S&D 3 mins) Senior GROUPS Classical: (to include ballet/stylised ballet, national, character, Junior} Greek, free movement, Modern ballet/contemporary Intermediate } 4 minutes (S&D 4 ½ mins) - please specify. Senior} Stage: (to include modern, tap, jazz, Lyrical, Song & Dance or cabaret) - please specify. AGE GROUPS: Ages to be taken on 1st September 2018: Baby: 6 years and under A: 7 & 8 years B: 9 & 10 years C: 11 & 12 years D: 13 & 14 years E: 15 years to 18 years The age of the eldest competitor Junior: 10 years and under in a duet, trio, quartet or group Intermediate: 14 years and under will determine the age-group Senior: 21 years and under

7 FESTIVAL CUP BABY CLASSICAL CUP PAMELA BRUCE BALLET CUP JUNIOR BALLET CUP ALLENOVA AWARD SAMANTHA PLUMMER AWARD SUSAN BLAND MEMORIAL TROPHY HIGHEST BABY MARK - STAGE HIGHEST BABY MARK -CLASSICAL SENIOR BALLET D&E JUNIOR BALLET A, B & C JUNIOR NATIONAL A, B & C SENIOR NATIONAL D & E JUNIOR CHARACTER A, B & C GEORGE FORSTER CHARACTER CUP SENIOR CHARACTER D & E JUNIOR TAP AWARD SENIOR TAP AWARD MARSDEN- BLACKWELL SHIELD JUNIOR MODERN CUP SONG AND DANCE TROPHY JUNIOR SONG & DANCE AWARD GREEK TROPHY CONTEMPORARY AWARD IMPROVISATION AWARD JOHN CASHIN MEMORIAL TROPHY CHAIRMAN'S LYRICAL TROPHY SOLO SONG AWARD JUNIOR DANCE TROPHY LUBREK TROPHY ALICIA TROPHY ROSE-HAYLETT TROPHY INTERMEDIATE CLASSICAL AWARD LARAMAN TROPHY JUNIOR TAP A,B & C SENIOR TAP D & E SENIOR MODERN D & E JUNIOR MODERN A, B & C SENIOR S & D, D & E SECTIONS JUNIOR S & D, A,B & C SECTIONS ALL GREEK SECTIONS ALL CONTEMPORARY SECTIONS ALL IMPROVISATION SECTIONS JUNIOR LYRICAL A, B & C SENIOR LYRICAL D & E HIGHEST MARK IN SOLO SONG AGGREGATE 6 JUNIOR SOLOS A, B & C AGGREGATE 6 SENIOR SOLOS D & E CLASSICAL AGGREGATE A & B STAGE AGGREGATE A, B & C CLASSICAL AGGREGATE C SECTION CLASSICAL AGGREGATE D & E

8 PATRICIA KING TROPHY HAZEL JACQUES TROPHY STAGE DUETS AWARD ROSE CONWAY TROPHY KELLY-MARIE GIBBS AWARD CLASSICAL GROUP TROPHY STAGE GROUP AWARD JUNIOR PROMISING DANCER SENIOR PROMISING DANCER LOUISE SARA TROPHY PEARL NICHOLL AWARD COMMITTEE CUP CHAIRMAN'S CUP JANICE FULLMAN AWARD FRANK FREEMAN AWARD STAGE AGGREGATE D & E CLASSICAL DUETS STAGE DUETS CLASSICAL TRIOS STAGE TRIOS ALL CLASSICAL GROUPS ALL STAGE GROUPS ADJUDICATOR'S CHOICE ADJUDICATOR'S CHOICE MUSICALITY - ADJUDICATOR'S CHOICE TRAINING AWARD: ADJUDICATOR'S CHOICE JUNIOR RBF CHAMPIONSHIP SENIOR RBF CHAMPIONSHIP MOST ENJOYED PERFORMANCE TEACHER S CHOREOGRAPHY