~ 2016 Syllabus ~ February 25 th 28 th. Dance. Entry Deadline: January 15, 2016

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1 ~ 2016 Syllabus ~ February 25 th 28 th Dance Entry Deadline: January 15, 2016 Quesnel Festival of the Performing Arts Box 4374, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 3J4 www. qfpa.org Partner-in-perpetuity with the Quesnel Festival of the Performing Arts 1

2 Performing Arts B.C. Festivals Society 2016 Provincial Festival May 31-June 4, 2016 ~ Fort St. John, B.C. See you in Fort St. John May 31 to June 4! Performing Arts B.C. Festivals Society is the umbrella organization for festivals throughout the Province of British Columbia. Quesnel Festival of the Performing Arts is a participating festival, and we are proud to be able to help Quesnel children strive for excellence, further develop their abilities, and attend Provincials. The Quesnel Festival of the Performing Arts recognizes the following for their participation with our festival: 2

3 2016 OFFICIAL SYLLABUS THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL QUESNEL FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS February - May, 2016 Affiliated with PERFORMING ARTS B.C. and THE FEDERATION OF THE CANADIAN MUSIC FESTIVALS FESTIVAL DATES Dance February 25 th - 28 th, 2016 Vocal & Choral T.B.A., 2016 Speech & Dramatic Arts T.B.A., 2016 Piano April 13 th - 16 th, 2016 "Celebration of Stars" Gala T.B.A., 2016 Festival Entry Forms for each discipline section are included at the back of this syllabus. Entry Fee Amounts for each discipline are located in each section. Please photocopy as many entry forms as you require. Please make cheque or money orders payable to: Q.F.P.A. (Quesnel Festival of the Performing Arts ) Mail completed membership forms and entry forms with fees attached to: Q.F.P.A. Registrar Box 4374 Quesnel, B.C. V2J 3J4 Local dance entries from Gold Pan City Dance will be picked up at the studio. Visit us on our website for updated information at: Deadline for Dance Entries: January 15,

4 2015 CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS ADJUDICATOR'S CHOICE Timber Service Ltd. ~ West Fraser Mills Cariboo Forest Consultants Patron of Excellence: Fox Dairy Farm Patrons of the Arts: Central Interior Mapping Co., Ltd. ~ Dunkley Lumber Dr. Barbara Jaworski ~ Bo Peep Boutique Benefactors of the Arts: USW Local ~ Johnston Equipment ~ Laureate Delta Gamma ~ Cariboo Pulp & Paper Associates of the Arts: Dr. Anthony Ellison, Gold City Walk-In Clinic ~ Ultimate Trophies & Engraving ~ The Verge Family Friend of the Arts: Mackin Creek Farm 2015 FINANCIAL & PERSONAL CONTRIBUTIONS, DONATIONS-IN-KIND Matt Arnott ~ Mary Shuster ~ Maple Park Mall ~ Quesnel Pure Water ~ Staples Business Depot ~ Sandman Hotel Andrea Sturt ~ Doris Stonehouse ~ Cathy Walsh ~ Amanda Gillcash ~ Shelley Jurek ~ Marian Gillard Pat Peeke-Vout ~ Gay Cuglietta ~ Rosina Wood ~ Bev & Cam Haluschak ~ Nadine Kirby ~ Troy Giesbrecht Bo Peep Boutique ~ Quesnel Music ~ Bliss: The Ultimate Grill ~ Quesnel Arts & Recreation Centre Emma Jarrett Performance Coaching ~ Northstar Studio ~ Walmsley ~ Quesnel Employment Services ~ Mike Sakakibara ~ Annie Gallant ~ Dora Stobbe ~ The McKinnon Family 2015 VOLUNTEERS A huge THANK YOU to each & every one of you Festival could not happen without you there are far too many of you to list, but you are the most important people of all please accept this sincere appreciation of your many, many hours of effort! 2015 Piano & Voice Scholarships: Bev & Cam Haluschak 2015 Bursaries, Awards, Scholarships & Sponsors: The Mamic Family ~ The Dance Initiative ~ Comox Valley Youth Music Centre Gold Pan City Dance (Dance Keeper Trophy Sponsor) Ted Cryderman & Rebecca McPherson (Rotary Medal Ribbon Sponsors) 2015 VENUES School District #28: Correlieu School - Chuck Mobley Theatre, École Baker Elementary Lakeview (New Life) Church ~ St. John the Divine Anglican Church 4

5 2016 Q.F.P.A. DANCE SYLLABUS NOTE: TEACHERS, PARENTS & PARTICIPANTS - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Changes have been made to the DANCE SYLLABUS throughout. Major changes will be highlighted. Please read the General Rules, Entry Rules, and Discipline Rules as they apply to your discipline and to the entire festival before completing the Entry Form. Incomplete entry forms will not be accepted. Please ensure correct contact information is included, including phone numbers and addresses. Late entry forms will not be accepted, EXCEPT that a provision is made in the Dance discipline only for late entries accepted up until January 22, 2016, with an extra fee of $25 per competitor. (See Dance Rules.) No entry fee changes for the Festival. There will be admission fees charged at the Dance venue in Please direct enquiries regarding entries to the Registrar, or to the Dance Director: Registrar of Festival Entries: Barb Scharf: / bscharf@uniserve.com Dance Director: Natalie Armstrong: / / natalie.l.armstrong@hotmail.com 2016 QFPA EXECUTIVE, DIRECTORS & COMMITTEE HEADS EXECUTIVE President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Provincial Representative Registrar of Entries Piano Director Speech & Dramatic Arts Director Dance Director Vocal & Choral Director Rotary Club of Quesnel Corporate Fundraising Celebration of Stars Director Romy Traber Ania Jaworski Bonnie Mackenzie Meghan Pontius Barb Scharf COMMITTEE HEADS & DIRECTORS Barb Scharf Danielle Carter Trish Simpson Natalie Armstrong Cathy Heinzelman Bev Haluschak Meghan Pontius Bev Haluschak 5

6 2016 Q.F.P.A. FESTIVAL GENERAL RULES The following GENERAL RULES apply to all participants, parents, and teachers in all disciplines (Dance, Vocal, Piano and Speech Arts) and should be read and understood by all. See Adjudication Rules #8 for copyright information. PERFORMANCE RULES 1. Participants must report to the Check-In desk at the performance venue AT LEAST fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled class commencement time. 2. No admittance will be allowed once a performance has commenced. 3. Absolute silence must prevail during each performance. 4. After performing, Participants shall sit in the performance hall in readiness for the class adjudication. 5. No performer may practice on the performance stage or piano at any time during the Festival. 6. No photography, videotaping, or recording of any sort, digital or otherwise, is allowed within the theatre area of the venue during the performances. Those recording MAY cause their associated performer(s) to be disqualified. This is both a liability issue for QFPA (recording of minors) and a copyright concern. 7. As a courtesy, please notify the festival Committee of any withdrawals. FESTIVAL ETIQUETTE An official copy of festival etiquette will be available in the Festival Program and at each venue. Admission to Dance venue will be by set fee in Admission to all other discipline venues shall be by donation. Please give generously to support the performing arts in Quesnel. No admittance will be allowed during performances. Admission doors will be opened in between performances. No food and drink in performance venues. Absolute silence must prevail during each performance. Please respect the competitors by remaining in your seats until their number is completed. Please acknowledge every performance by polite applause. Please note: some performances may not be suitable for all ages. CELEBRATION OF STARS PERFORMANCE: 1. All competitors should be prepared to perform at the Celebration of Stars, an all-discipline event generally held in May, and will be informed as soon as possible after the conclusion of the Festival. 2. Teachers are responsible for notifying the performers and will do so after consultation with the Finale Chairperson. 3. The adjudicator will make the selection of performers to appear. 4. Provincial selections and awards will be announced and showcased at the performance. 5. Admission to the Celebration of Stars performance is by ticket only. There may be Reserved seating. Date & ticket price will be designated by the Festival committee. No refunds. 6

7 ADJUDICATION RULES 1. IN ALL CASES, THE ADJUDICATOR S DECISION IS FINAL. 2. With the exception of the Festival Committee, the Adjudicator s Secretary and/or any other person so designated by the Festival Committee, NO COMMUNICATION, verbal or otherwise, shall take place between the Adjudicator and competitors or other interested parties during the Festival. 3. Performers achieving the appropriate standard of age and ability MAY be chosen by the Adjudicator to attend the PERFORMING ARTS BC S PROVINCIAL FESTIVAL. Provincial Competitors, Alternates and Official Observers will be chosen on the basis of four criteria: CORRECT NUMBER/TYPE OF ENTRIES for their Discipline and Level (see Discipline-Specific Rules in the QFPA and PABC Syllabi) QUALIFYING MARKS (A mark of 85% or better is required to be eligible for consideration) RESIDENCY WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF S.D.#28. Participants from outside of School District #28 may only be given consideration to represent the Quesnel Festival as a Competitor, Alternate or Official Observer if there are no qualifying candidates in any given category from S.D.#28. The ADJUDICATOR'S RECOMMENDATION 4. In the event that no participant is considered by the Adjudicator to be suitable for recommendation as a Provincial Competitor, Alternate or Official Observer, despite the existence of qualifying marks, the placement shall be left empty. THE ADJUDICATOR'S DECISION IS FINAL. 5. A number of bursaries, awards and scholarships are made available each year to encourage and assist worthy entrants. To be eligible for any of these, the criteria of each section, is determined by its committee, must be met. All awards are chosen by the adjudicators. The Festival committee reserves the right to withhold any award in any year if, in the opinion of the adjudicator, a suitable standard has not been attained. 6. Quesnel Festival of Performing Arts is a mark less festival this year, except in the Dance Section. Marks will not be announced and will not be available until after the closure of each discipline. Marks will be given to teachers. Adjudication sheets for each class entered will be given out during festival. 7. Marks will be awarded as follows: Gold 87 and above Silver 82 to 86 Bronze 75 to 81 A mark of 82 or over is required to win a scholarship, award, and/or trophy. 8. THE USE OF PHOTOCOPIED MATERIAL BY PERFORMERS OR ACCOMPANISTS IS PROHIBITED. The entrant must provide the adjudicator with an ORIGINAL copy of the material. If ORIGINAL scores are not available, a letter is required from the publisher. There will be no exceptions. 9. WRITTEN COMPLAINTS ONLY will be accepted within 72 hours of the last day of each section s Festival, if accompanied by a $25.00 fee which will be returned in the event the complaint is upheld. Complaints should be submitted to the Festival Coordinator(s) whose name(s) shall appear in the Official Festival Program. 10. If a competitor qualifies for Provincial competition, the teacher is responsible for providing the necessary provincial information needed to complete the provincial entry. If the entry is not completed by QFPA s provincial entry deadline, the competitor will forfeit their placement and will not attend the Provincial competition. There will be no exceptions. 7

8 MANAGEMENT, LIABILITIES, WAIVER Participants shall be under the management of the Quesnel Festival of the Performing Arts. Any questions not dealt within these rules should be referred to the President(s) of the Festival committee. The decisions of the Committee shall be final and binding on all concerned. The Quesnel Festival of the Performing Arts, Executive and Directors will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions or any injury sustained during the Festival. By entering the Festival, you give up your right to claim compensation for any injury or loss of property. For Festival participation, you, your heirs, executors, administrators and anyone else who may claim on behalf of yourself, covenant not to sue and covenant to waive, release, discharge and indemnify Quesnel Festival of the Performing Arts, its directors, officers or anyone else involved with the above organization from and against any and all claims or liability for personal injury, verbal or physical harassment, or loss of any kind whatsoever. 8

9 DANCE February 25 th to 28 th ~ 2016 Chuck Mobley Theatre Correlieu Senior Secondary School 850 Anderson Drive 2016 Dance Director: Natalie Armstrong Phone: / natalie.l.armstrong@hotmail.com 9

10 DANCE SECTION SPECIFIC RULES Please also read the General Rules for Festival, all of which apply here. ENTRIES: WITHIN QUESNEL 1. "Within Quesnel" and "In town" refer to anyone residing within the general boundaries of School District #28, including outlying communities of Nazko, Kersley, Wells, etc. 2. In town entries are unlimited. 3. Each studio contact is responsible for submitting their entries. 4. Entry forms must be filled out completely and neatly. Entry forms included in syllabus. Please use the entry form for the current Festival year. You may photocopy as many as required. 5. For solo and duo entries, participant contact information, both phone & , should be included. 6. Entries and fees must be in the hands of the Dance Festival Committee by January 15, Age cut-off date is December 31, 2015 at midnight. 8. All local entrants of the Quesnel Dance Festival must become a Quesnel Festival of the Performing Arts member no later than February 1, QFPA memberships MUST be on a separate cheque, made payable to QFPA. 9. Local entries for the 2016 Festival from Gold Pan City Dance Studio will be picked up at the studio by a QFPA representative. 10. Please submit one cheque per studio for entries. Cheques payable to QFPA. 11. Volunteer hours payment (refundable pending volunteer time fulfillment) must be on a separate cheque, made payable to QFPA. Please post-date cheques March 1, YOUR CHEQUE WILL NOT BE CASHED if your Volunteer Time is completed. 12. Except for Volunteer Deposit, NO post-dated cheques accepted. 13. No entry fees will be refunded unless the committee cancels the class. 14. Late entries will be accepted until January 22, 2016 for an additional $25.00 late fee per competitor. ENTRIES: OUT OF QUESNEL 1. "Out of town" refers to anyone residing outside the general boundaries of School District # Out of town entries may be limited and will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. After all entries are received and counted, studios may be contacted and may be required to adjust the number of their entries due to our constraints in accommodating numbers for a 3 day festival. * All general rules apply See #2 dance general rules in particular. 3. Out of town competitors are limited to entering 6 solos (NOT including Classes #100 & #300 - Musical Interpretation, Ballet & Stage, which we encourage everyone to enter without counting as part of their "6 solos"), and 3 duos PER INDIVIDUAL. 4. Each participant is responsible for submitting their entries. Contact information, both phone & , MUST be included. 5. Entry forms must be filled out completely and neatly. Entry forms included in syllabus. Please use the entry form for the current Festival year. You may photocopy as many as required. 6. Entries and fees must be in the hands of the Quesnel Dance Festival Committee by: January 15, The earlier the better, please. Mail entries to: QFPA Registrar, Box 4374, Quesnel B.C V2J 3J4 7. Age cut-off date is December 31, 2015 at midnight. 8. All entry cheques should be made payable to the QFPA. 9. No post-dated cheques accepted. 10. No money will be refunded unless the committee cancels the class. 11. Late entries will be accepted until January 22, 2016 for an additional $25.00 late fee per competitor. 10

11 DANCE SECTION SPECIFIC RULES continued ENTRY FEES: SOLOS $17.00 DUOS (each dancer) $12.00 GROUPS, STAGE & SCHOOL DANCING (each dancer).. $ 7.00 MUSICAL INTERPRETATION... $13.00 DANCER S OWN CHOREOGRAPHY... $20.00 VOLUNTEER FEES: This Festival is run only with the help of volunteers. Therefore, it is expected that parents of the local dancers will volunteer their time in the preparation and the running of the Dance Festival. You will be contacted by the dance committee. Volunteer fee MUST accompany volunteer form and be submitted with dancer s entries. See form in syllabus for volunteer form and fees. Any volunteer time from out of town entries is greatly appreciated. Please contact the dance director if you would like to volunteer in a session. TIME LIMITS: Solos, Duos minutes Song & Dance, Solos, Duos... 4 minutes Groups minutes Production..minimum 8 minutes, to a maximum of 12 minutes CONTACTS FOR DANCE FESTIVAL Dance Director: Natalie Armstrong: / / natalie.l.armstrong@hotmail.com Volunteer Coordinators: Trish Fuccenecco & Draska Mamic: / zmamic@telus.net DUO & GROUP DANCING: Duo... 2 dancers Small Group 3 to 7 dancers Large Group 8 or more dancers Production..10 or more dancers Age Category Determination for Groups: All ages are as of December 31, 2015 at midnight. Groups must be entered in the age category applicable - calculated by dropping the single youngest and single oldest age in the group and then AVERAGING the ages of the remaining dancers. To determine average age, add all ages together and total to 1 decimal place. Round up or down as needed. FOR EXAMPLE: If ages total 13.4, average age would be 13, & if ages total 13.5 or over, average age would be 14. DUOS: Dance in age category of OLDEST dancer. All ages are as of December 31, 2015, at midnight. Solos, duos, etc. cannot be repeated as group dances. Final decision as to duo/group age category will rest with the QFPA Dance Committee, which reserves the right to place entries in the correct categories if they have been entered incorrectly or if calculation errors have been made. Entrants will be notified of any changes made. 11

12 DANCE SECTION SPECIFIC RULES continued GENERAL RULES: 1. All participants, competitors, families, and teachers must follow Festival Etiquette. 2. Volunteer Fees: All families of LOCAL (within the boundaries of S.D.#28) competitors performing at the dance festival will be required to provide a Volunteer Fee of either $25, $50 or $75, depending on number of family entries. This should be a cheque postdated to March 1, This will not be cashed, as long as you volunteer for the required session(s). Volunteer Fees for members of the Gold Pan City Dance Studio will be collected at the Studio, and are due by January 9, All other LOCAL entrants must include their Volunteer Fee with their entry. Please see Entry Forms section for more information on required number of Volunteer sessions. 3. All participants may enter for groups, duos or solos. The Festival Committee reserves the right to reduce or increase the number of entered solos, groups or duos depending on space or time. 4. Center stage will be marked. 5. No dance may be entered in more than one category or class. 6. A competitor may only have one entry per solo class. 7. A competitor may double up only once in one group category. 8. Competitors must ensure music is submitted and checked in 30 minutes before the session starts. FAILURE to COMPLY (CDs handed in late) will result in disqualification and competitor will dance for adjudication only. The clock on the CD table will be used as the official time. CDs will be accepted for only two sessions at a time, ie. the Session about to commence and/or the one following. An exception to this rule allowing early drop-off of an entrant's/studio's CDs for the entire Festival MAY be arranged at the current Dance Director's discretion. For the 2016 Dance Festival, an entrant's/studio's music for all sessions will be accepted early. You may arrange to drop off music for the entire festival at one time. Please allow for extra time (be there as early as possible) on the first full day of the festival as the music check in table will be very busy. The 30-minute pre-session check in deadline will be strictly observed. There will be an attendant at the music check-in table 1 hour before the commencement of each session. CDs may be picked up at the conclusion of each session. 9. Competitors must be in attendance backstage 15 minutes prior to performance or the dancer may be disqualified and will dance for adjudication only. 10. Competitors are NOT permitted to use the Festival Stage for practice purposes during any time allotted to the Dance Festival. 12

13 11. A competitor who willingly leaves the stage during his/her routine will be allowed to redance for adjudication only. 12. No person may drop or throw any foreign matter of any sort on the stage at any time. This includes confetti, glitter, small paper pieces, or any similar materials. No use of water or any other liquid in any form, including spritzers or aerosol cans. No live flame. No oil or any slippery substances of any sort. No talcum powder or similar substances. This is both a safety and a custodial concern. 13. At the conclusion of the session, it is the competitor s responsibility to be available for their adjudication. 14. Requests for refunds due to withdrawal due to injury or illness must be accompanied by a doctor's note and will be considered on an individual basis. 15. With the exception of the Festival committee there will be NO communication with the Adjudicator by the competitors, teachers or parents, etc. Failure to comply will result in immediate DISQUALIFICATION of the related child. 16. All props must be used by the dancer during their routine, (i.e. not be used as a backdrop). Each dancer is responsible for instruction of placement and removal of their own props onto and from the stage. All props must be removed from backstage immediately after performance. The use of live flame or animals is strictly forbidden. If another person is used as a prop during a solo piece, that person cannot move, otherwise the solo may be re-classified as a duo. The adjudicator will have the final word on this ruling. 17. A competitor or group may not repeat a routine which uses the same choreography and music that has won them a FIRST PLACE standing in any previous Quesnel Dance Festival. Please inform the Dance Director of any concerns. 18. Inappropriate music or costumes may cause a performance to be stopped at the adjudicator's discretion. 19. Tap shoes must be covered except when performing. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. 20. Each studio must appoint one representative per studio, to pick up adjudication sheets. This person must notify the dance director on the first day of the festival. 13

14 DANCE SECTION SPECIFIC RULES continued LIGHTING: 1. No special lighting will be allowed. MUSIC AND SOUND EQUIPMENT: 1. The check-in desk will be clearly marked for all participants to see. Location will be posted. 2. Competitors may use CD music only. Please record music on CD-R s only. CD-RW discs will not be accepted, as the Festival cannot guarantee that the equipment provided will recognize these discs. 3. Competitors must ensure music is submitted and checked in 30 minutes before the session starts. FAILURE to COMPLY (CDs handed in late) will result in disqualification and competitor will dance for adjudication only. The clock on the CD table will be used as the official time. CDs will be accepted for only two sessions at a time, i.e. the Session about to commence and/or the one following. An exception to this rule allowing early drop-off of an entrant's/studio's CDs for the entire Festival MAY be arranged at the current Dance Director's discretion. For the 2016 Dance Festival, an entrant's/studio's music for all sessions will be accepted early. You may arrange to drop off music for the entire festival at one time. Please allow for extra time (be there as early as possible) on the first full day of the festival as the music check in table will be very busy. The 30-minute pre-session check in deadline will be strictly observed. There will be an attendant at the music check-in table 1 hour before the commencement of each session. CDs may be picked up at the conclusion of each session. 4. If a competitor s music fails, the dancer will be allowed to give a backup copy. This copy should be backstage. If the music is not readily available, the dancer may have to dance for adjudication only. This decision will be left up to the adjudicator. 5. In the event of equipment malfunction, where a CD may be destroyed, dancers must have a backup CD available. 6. Each CD must contain only one music selection. 7. CD must be in a hard sided case, labelled clearly with competitor and performance information. 8. We encourage studios to label their CD case in a uniform format: Please label the CASE as follows: Dancer: Jane Smith Studio: Imaginary Studio Dance Title: Any Waltz CLASS #: Competitor #: #5 Starts: ON stage (or OFF stage) Exit Music: YES (or NO) Time: 2:35 Special Instructions (if any): (Props, long pauses in music, unexpected volume changes, etc.) Label the CD with permanent marker with the following: Name: Jane Smith Dance Title: Any Waltz Class Description: Ballet, Demi-Pointe - 16 & under STARTS: ON Stage (or OFF Stage) 9. CDs may be picked up at the front desk at the end of each session. 10. Unclaimed CDs become the property of the Quesnel Festival of Performing Arts. 14

15 DANCE SECTION SPECIFIC RULES 2016 continued BACKSTAGE RULES: 1. No teachers or parents to be back stage during the performance. Backstage personnel will be available. 2. Should a competitor require assistance, please obtain permission from the backstage personnel, prior to the performance. 3. Competitors must listen and adhere to any requests by backstage personnel. Not following festival etiquette may lead to the competitor s ineligibility for Cash Awards and Provincial Recommendation. COMMENTS OR COMPLAINTS: 1. Written complaints ONLY will be taken. These must include a $25.00 non-refundable fee, and must be postmarked within 72 hours of the last day of the Dance Festival. 15

16 DANCE SECTION SPECIFIC RULES 2016 continued ADJUDICATION AND AWARDS: 1. *** THIS IS A COMPETITION FOR AMATEURS ONLY *** 2. All eligibility regarding Amateurs falls under British Columbia Association of the Performing Arts Festivals (BCAPAF). See official syllabus on 3. All competitors will be marked out of 100%. 4. Each competitor or group will receive a written adjudication, which may be picked up by a designated studio representative at the front desk. In certain cases some adjudication sheets may be held past the end of a specific session, at the request of the adjudicator(s). Adjudication sheets will be given out as soon as possible after the conclusion of each session. 5. Medals will be awarded for 1 st place solos and duos following each adjudication. 6. No medals to group dancers. 7. Trophies will be awarded in each category when the mark is 82% or over. 8. No one competitor shall be awarded more than one cash award. 9. Cash awards are not necessarily automatically awarded. These are at the discretion of the adjudicator. 10. School District #28 rule applies to Provincial selection only. (See Provincial rules.) 11. Trophies must be remain at the venue at the close of the Dance Discipline. No trophies may be taken away, though participants are welcome to display trophies in dressing rooms for the duration of the Dance Discipline. Q.F.P.A. will ensure that all trophy winners' information will be engraved upon their trophy. 12. Cash awards will be announced and awarded at the Awards Ceremony at the conclusion of the Dance Festival. 13. NO medals, cash awards or trophies to be awarded in non-competitive classes. Adjudication only. 14. Competitors must have performed two solos within one category to proceed to local QFPA provincial selection. Musical Interpretation, Lyrical Ballet, Acrobatic and Character National classes are exempt from qualification for Provincials. 15. Though participants may qualify at the local level with two solos in the Jazz category (Jazz and Lyrical Jazz), if the solo that they have been recommended by the adjudicator for their first provincial qualification is Jazz or Lyrical Jazz, their second solo performed at the provincial festival must be one of these: Stage I (Junior): If first solo is Jazz or Lyrical Jazz, second solo MUST BE Tap, Variety or Song & Dance. Stage II & III (Intermediate & Senior): If first solo is Jazz or Lyrical Jazz, second solo MUST BE Tap, Variety, Song & Dance or Hip Hop. Please see the Provincial (PABC) Syllabus for more information. 16. Hip Hop may now qualify as a second solo for Stage II or III. Please see the Provincial (PABC) Syllabus for more information. 17. THE ADJUDICATOR S DECISION IS FINAL IN ALL CASES, ie. the scholarship awards, the finale selections or the provincial selections. 16

17 2016 BALLET CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Failure to adhere to attire/prop restrictions may result in disqualification. Class descriptions have been revised to align with PABC requirements. Please read carefully. BALLET CLASSES: Please note: Ballet music pieces must not contain lyrics, with the exception of Lyrical Ballet. Vocalization (no words) is permitted in Neo Classical and Contemporary Ballet. Appropriate ballet shoes must be worn in all Ballet Classes. Please note: "One hand-held prop" means that prop must be placed and handled only by the dancer. No backstage assistance may be given. As of 2016: Neo Classical and Contemporary Ballet may now be used as Provincials-qualifying categories. Lyrical Ballet is not eligible for Provincials qualification. MUSICAL INTERPRETATION (Quick Study) BALLET A suitable selection of music will be chosen by the adjudicator for each age group and competitors will enter the hall separately, hear the music once, then dance to it on the second playing. Entrants are required to wear dance leotard, tights and soft slippers; hair must be in a bun. Short wrap skirts are permitted. No adornments. Boys only MAY wear tight fitting T-shirts and shorts, as suitable for a formal class. This category does not qualify for provincial competition. DEMI-POINTE CLASSICAL Classical technique and classical style music. Soft shoe only. No sets permitted. Solos: One hand-held prop may be used if integral to the dance. Duos/Groups: Multiple props are allowed but please keep these to a minimum. No lyrics on recording. POINTE CLASSICAL Classical technique and classical style music. Pointe shoe only. No sets permitted. Solos: One handheld prop may be used if integral to the dance. Duos/Groups: Multiple props are allowed but please keep these to a minimum. No lyrics on recording. DEMI-CHARACTER Dancer portrays a story/idea/concept/impression while performing ballet technique from the waist down and character from the waist up. Solos: One hand-held prop may be used if integral to the dance. Duos/Groups: Multiple props are allowed but please keep these to a minimum. Title MUST be stated on entry form. No lyrics on recording. Soft shoes or pointe shoes. CHARACTER Ballet technique with stylized movement. The dancer must portray a character, real or fictitious, for the duration of the entire solo, and must incorporate the whole body but not tell a story. Solos: One hand-held prop may be used if integral to the dance. Duos/Groups: Multiple props are allowed but please keep these to a minimum. Title MUST be stated on entry form. No lyrics on recording. Soft shoes or pointe shoes. INTERPRETIVE BALLET Any ballet technique may be used, incorporating the body as the medium of expression and interpretation of music to portray an intangible thought or mood - real or imaginary. This form should express an idea, but not a story. No sets or props permitted. No vocals permitted. No lyrics on recording. Title MUST be stated on entry form. Ballet shoes (soft or pointe) MUST be worn in this category. NEO CLASSICAL BALLET: Dance based on any method of classical ballet technique in the style of the 20 th and 21 st Century. Original choreography should be plotless and musically driven without narrative or mime. Dancer s movements should be the main artistic medium. Ballet shoes (soft or pointe) must be worn. No lyrics on recording. Vocalization is permitted. CONTEMPORARY BALLET: This category breaks away from traditional and formal classical ballet using current ideas and music. Not to be mistaken for Modern dance. Incorporates classical ballet techniques with greater range of movements which may not adhere to strict body lines for classical ballet. This style includes non-traditional movements, such as more relaxed steps, floor work and turned in legs, etc., to portray the concept of being more innovative, free and earth bound. The physical interpretation of the theme that the choreographer envisioned allows for more expressive emotions and feelings. Ballet shoes (soft or pointe) must be worn. No lyrics on recording. Vocalization is permitted. *LYRICAL BALLET Continual gentle flowing technical ballet movements. Soft ballet shoes or pointe shoes. Music MAY contain age appropriate lyrics. *This category does not qualify for provincial competition. QFPA adjudication and awards only. 17

18 2016 BALLET CATEGORY & AGE LISTINGS AGE CATEGORIES: This number will follow the class # in the program. For example, #100 06, if you are entering Ballet Musical Interpretation, 6 years and under class years and under years and under years and under 08 8 years and under years and under years and over years and under years and under BALLET CLASSES: #100 Ballet Musical Interpretation: Solo #110 Demi-Pointe: Solo #112 Demi-Pointe: Duo #114 Demi-Pointe: Small Group #116 Demi-Pointe: Large Group *Please note: Age Categories for all Pointe Classes (#120, #122, #124, #126) are: 12 (all 12 & under); 14 (13 & 14); 16 (15 & 16); 18 (17 & 18); 19 (all 19 & over) #120 Pointe: Solo #122 Pointe: Duo #124 Pointe: Small Group #126 Pointe: Large Group #130 Demi-character: Solo #132 Demi-character: Duo #134 Demi-character: Small Group #136 Demi-character: Large Group #140 Interpretive Ballet: Solo #142 Interpretive Ballet: Duo #144 Interpretive Ballet: Small Group #146 Interpretive Ballet: Large Group #150 Lyrical Ballet: Solo #152 Lyrical Ballet: Duo #154 Lyrical Ballet: Small Group #156 Lyrical Ballet: Large Group #160 Contemporary Ballet: Solo #162 Contemporary Ballet: Duo #164 Contemporary Ballet: Small Group #166 Contemporary Ballet: Large Group #170 Character Ballet: Solo #180 Neo Classical Ballet: Solo #172 Character Ballet: Duo #182 Neo Classical Ballet: Duo #174 Character Ballet: Small Group #184 Neo Classical Ballet: Small Group #176 Character Ballet: Large Group #186 Neo Classical Ballet: Large Group 18

19 2016 MODERN CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Failure to adhere to attire restrictions may result in disqualification. Class descriptions have been revised to align with PABC requirements. Please read carefully. Lyrics/vocals are permitted in the Modern category and the following options are also acceptable: spoken text, absence of music, vocalization without music, solo instrumentation and natural sounds/intonations. If musical accompaniment is chosen for this discipline it is strongly recommended that every effort be made to ensure that the piece selected is both musically and stylistically appropriate. MODERN CLASSES: In order to increase the performance opportunities for dancers in the Modern/Contemporary category, QFPA has increased the number of possible solos to four. To qualify for Provincial competition, dancer must perform at least two Modern and/or Contemporary(Modern) solos. MODERN - A stylized dance form with its foundation on a technically based discipline such as Graham, Limon, Cunningham, Humphrey, Horton, and Ailey etc. Dance that rejects the limitations of Classical Ballet, was formulated from natural rhythms, and which favours movement derived from the expression of inner feeling, contraction and release, suspension, fall and recovery, and dynamism. Movement may or may not be related to the music. Lyrics/vocals are permitted. Ballet shoes (soft or pointe) and jazz shoes (full or half-sole) are NOT permitted in the Modern Discipline. INTERPRETIVE MODERN - Dance that uses a recognized/codified modern technique to tell a story, express a feeling, interpret a character, behavior, or emotional state. Movement should be related to the intent of the music. Lyrics/vocals are permitted. Ballet shoes (soft or pointe) and jazz shoes (full or half-sole) are NOT permitted in the Modern Discipline. CONTEMPORARY - Free movement of dance encompassing various dance disciplines with modern technique as its underlying base, such as the choreography of William Forsythe, Wayne McGregor, Akram Khan, Ohad Narin (Gaga), Hofesch Shechter (Release Technique), etc. - a constantly evolving style of movement that gives physicality to human ideologies and concepts with emphasis on engaging the whole body. Lyrics/vocals are permitted. Ballet shoes (soft or pointe) and jazz shoes (full or half-sole) are NOT permitted in the Contemporary (Modern) Discipline. INTERPRETIVE CONTEMPORARY - Dance that uses contemporary movement vocabulary from stylized to pedestrian (with modern technique as its basis) to tell a story, express a feeling, interpret a character, behavior, or emotional state; e.g. Pina Bausch (Tanztheater Wuppertal). Movement should be related to the intent of the music while the choreography must engage the whole body. Lyrics/vocals are permitted. Ballet shoes (soft or pointe) and jazz shoes (full or half-sole) are NOT permitted in the Contemporary (Modern) Discipline. 19

20 2016 MODERN CATEGORY & AGE LISTINGS MODERN/CONTEMPORARY AGE CATEGORIES: This number will follow the class # in the program. For example, #200 12, if you are entering Modern Solo, 12 years and under class years and under years and under years and under years and over years and under MODERN CLASSES: *Please note: Age Categories for all Modern & Contemporary Modern Classes are: 12 (all 12 & under); 14 (13 & 14); 16 (15 & 16); 18 (17 & 18); 19 (all 19 & over) *Please ensure you are entering the correct Category # for these Classes to prevent confusion with Interpretive Ballet. #200 Modern: Solo #202 Modern: Duo #204 Modern: Small Group #206 Modern: Large Group #220 Interpretive Modern: Solo #222 Interpretive Modern: Duo #224 Interpretive Modern: Small Group #226 Interpretive Modern: Large Group #210 Contemporary: Solo #212 Contemporary: Duo #214 Contemporary: Small Group #216 Contemporary: Large Group #230 Interpretive Contemporary: Solo #232 Interpretive Contemporary: Duo #234 Interpretive Contemporary: Small Group #236 Interpretive Contemporary: Large Group 20

21 2016 STAGE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Failure to adhere to attire restrictions may result in disqualification. Class descriptions have been revised to align with PABC requirements. Please read carefully. STAGE CLASSES: Please Note: Hip Hop may now count as a SECOND solo for Provincials qualification in Stage Level II and Stage Level III. The competitor must previously have qualified for Provincials in one of the other Stage categories: Jazz, Lyrical Jazz, Tap, Variety, or Song & Dance. (See PABC Official Syllabus, page 23.) MUSICAL INTERPRETATION (Quick Study) JAZZ A suitable selection of music will be chosen by the Adjudicator for each age group and competitors will enter the hall separately, hear the music once, then dance to it on the second playing. Entrants are required to wear dance leotard, tights or socks in jazz shoes, or bare feet (foot protectors allowed); hair must be pulled back from the face. No adornments. No tank tops or shorts. Boys only MAY wear tight fitting T-shirts and shorts, as suitable for a formal class. This category does not qualify for provincial competition. JAZZ Free movement beyond the limit of ballet, improvised and usually characterized by syncopated rhythm and body isolations. Not to be confused with novelty or musical comedy, disco, aerobics, gymnastics, break dancing or soft shoe. Aim is to demonstrate versatility. Jazz footwear, or bare feet, including foot protectors. LYRICAL JAZZ: Dance that is generally performed to music in slower tempos, and which interprets the lyrics or intent of that piece of music. This form uses soft jazz technique, facial and body emotion to portray an idea, story or mood. Competitors may be stopped or disqualified due to inappropriate music or dress, based on the dancers age in specific. (See QFPA Dance General Rule #16.) Jazz shoes or bare feet, including foot protectors. TAP Should be % Tap technique. Arms are complimentary and coordinated to the footwork. The rhythm and percussion is articulated through the feet and entire body. The emphasis is on the clarity and shading of sounds, whether they are regular rhythm or syncopated. No dubbing of Tap sounds permitted in accompaniment. Any approved Tap footwear. VARIETY Dance suited to a stage production, a review, cabaret etc. Must be entertaining and diversified in movement. Dance technique must not be sacrificed. Live voice is not permitted. Lip-syncing is permitted. Any appropriate footwear. SONG & DANCE A routine suited to a stage production. Must contain singing and any category of dance. Equal effort in dancing, singing and acting will be an integral part of the overall performance. No Vocals on accompaniment. Any appropriate footwear. HIP HOP/STREET DANCE - A constantly evolving form of dance that relies on individualism and personal style, and which emphasizes the expressive power of movement. Should include, but not be limited to, choreography that incorporates a blend of contemporary funk and street style with jazz technique. May include moves such as gliding, popping, locking, waving, and may utilize house, old school and new school. May also include gymnastics/power moves or any series of tricks or stunts, as long as they are safe. Music, choreography, costumes, and lyrics must be age appropriate. Any appropriate footwear. Competitors may be stopped or disqualified due to inappropriate music based on the dancers age or dress, in specific. ( See QFPA Dance General Rule #18.) This category qualifies in the Provincials Stage Section for a Second Solo only, Levels II and III only. 21

22 2016 STAGE CATEGORY & AGE LISTINGS STAGE AGE CATEGORIES: This number will follow the class # in the program. For example, #300 06, if you are entering Stage Musical Interpretation, 6 years and under class years and under years and under years and under 08 8 years and under years and under years and over years and under years and under STAGE CLASSES: #300 Stage Musical Interpretation: Solo #310 Jazz: Solo #312 Jazz: Duo #314 Jazz: Small Group #316 Jazz: Large Group #320 Tap: Solo #322 Tap: Duo #324 Tap: Small Group #326 Tap: Large Group #330 Variety: Solo #332 Variety: Duo #334 Variety: Small Group #336 Variety: Large Group #340 Song & Dance: Solo #342 Song & Dance: Duo #344 Song & Dance: Small Group #346 Song & Dance: Large Group #350 Lyrical Jazz: Solo #352 Lyrical Jazz: Duo #354 Lyrical Jazz: Small Group #356 Lyrical Jazz: Large Group #360 Hip Hop/Street: Solo #362 Hip Hop/Street: Duo #364 Hip Hop/Street: Small Group #366 Hip Hop/Street: Large Group 22

23 2016 ALL OTHER DANCE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Failure to adhere to attire/prop/equipment restrictions may result in disqualification. The following Dance Categories are NOT eligible for Provincial Festival qualification. Please read carefully. ACROBATIC CLASSES: Must be suitable for stage presentation. No mats to be used. Dance flooring is provided. Acrobatic movements combined with dance steps; both mediums being suitable to the choice of music. Any appropriate footwear, or bare feet. CHARACTER NATIONAL CLASSES: Cultural and ethnic soloists, duos and groups are invited to participate. These classes will be adjudicated on the total performance, entertainment value and general presentation. SCHOOL & COMMUNITY DANCE CLASSES: These dances are designed for school and /or community dance students or groups. Students entering these classes MUST NOT be receiving dance lessons from a professional dance teacher unless they are participating as part of a class or community group. PRODUCTION CLASSES: Ten or more dancers. Any type of dance, or song with dance. 8 minutes minimum, up to 12 minutes maximum. Any props used must be able to be carried on and off stage by dancers. NON-COMPETITIVE CLASSES: For Ballet, Stage, Modern, Acrobatic, and Character National solos, duos or groups. This category is for dancers who wish to perform for fun and for adjudication only. No cash awards, trophies or eligibility for provincial recommendation. DANCER'S OWN CHOREOGRAPHY CLASSES: Written choreography notes are required for this category and must be handed in to the music desk before the first session of the first full day of the festival, Friday, February 26, Notes should be double spaced and typed. Solo, duo or group entries. Out of town entries: Choreography notes may be mailed in advance if you will not be in attendance at the first session of the festival. We suggest allowing at least a week for postal delivery. Please notify the Dance Director by phone or when notes are being mailed. 23

24 2016 ALL OTHER DANCE CATEGORY & AGE LISTINGS The following Dance Categories are NOT eligible for Provincial Festival qualification. Please read carefully. AGE CATEGORIES: This number will follow the class # in the program. For example, #401 06, if you are entering Acrobatic Solo, 6 years and under class years and under years and under years and under 08 8 years and under years and under years and over years and under years and under ACROBATIC CLASSES: SCHOOL & COMMUNITY DANCE CLASSES: #401 Acrobatic: Solo #501 Sch. & Comm.: Solo #402 Acrobatic: Duo #502 Sch. & Comm.: Duo #404 Acrobatic: Small Group #504 Sch. & Comm.: Small Group #406 Acrobatic: Large Group #506 Sch. & Comm.: Large Group CHARACTER NATIONAL CLASSES: PRODUCTION CLASS: #601 Character National: Solo #700 Production Dance #602 Character National: Duo #604 Character National: Small Group #606 Character National: Large Group NON-COMPETITIVE CLASSES #950 Non-competitive Solo #952 Non-competitive Duo #954 Non-competitive Group, any size DANCER S OWN CHOREOGRAPHY CLASSES: Please Note: Written choreography notes are required for this category and must be handed in to the music desk before the first session of the first full day of the festival, Friday, February 26, Notes should be double spaced and typed. Out of town entries: Choreography notes may be mailed in advance if you will not be in attendance at the first session of the festival. We suggest allowing at least a week for postal delivery. Please notify the Dance Director by phone or when notes are being mailed. #900 Dancer s Own: Solo #901 Dancers Own: Duo #902 Dancers Own: Small Group #903 Dancers Own: Large Group 24

25 2016 PROVINCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: QFPA DANCE 1. To be considered for Provincial recommendation by the QFPA s Dance Adjudicator(s), a competitive and observer participant must have: (1) danced in 2 specific solo categories (see below) (2) have received one mark of 85% or better. (3) fulfilled the residency requirement of residing within the boundaries of School District #28, UNLESS there are no qualifying candidates from within S.D.#28, in which case qualifying participants from outside of the district may be considered (4) the Adjudicator's recommendation BALLET- Must have one solo with a qualifying mark of 85 (musical interpretation/lyrical ballet exempt) - Must have a second ballet solo. - Must reside within SD #28 UNLESS there are no qualifying candidates from within SD#28 - Must have the Adjudicator's recommendation STAGE - Must have one solo with a qualifying mark of 85 (musical interpretation/hip hop exempt) - Must have a second stage solo (hip hop may be used as 2nd solo only, Levels II & III only) - Must reside within SD #28 UNLESS there are no qualifying candidates from within SD#28 - Must have the Adjudicator's recommendation MODERN - Must have one solo with a qualifying mark of 85 in modern. - Must have a second modern or contemporary modern solo. - Must reside within SD #28 UNLESS there are no qualifying candidates from within SD#28 - Must have the Adjudicator's recommendation To avoid controversy, it is necessary that the ultimate selection of competitors be the sole responsibility of the adjudicators. They are briefed and knowledgeable of Provincial standards and requirements. They have the interests of the students in mind when they do not recommend participants to compete in a particular discipline in spite of the existence of qualifying marks. 2. In the event that no qualifying participant in any given category can be found who resides within the boundaries of School District #28, qualifying participants from outside of School District #28 may be given consideration at the discretion of the Adjudicator. The S.D.#28 participants will only be identified to the Adjudicator(s) at the final briefing meeting, after all provincially-qualifying solos from all entrants have been performed and marked. 3. In the event that no participant is considered by the Adjudicator to be suitable for recommendation as a Provincial Competitor, Alternate or Official Observer, despite the existence of qualifying marks, the placement shall be left empty. THE ADJUDICATOR'S DECISION IS FINAL. 4. Once a competitor has accepted the Provincial recommendation, he/she is not eligible for Provincial recommendations at any other Festival, with the exception of Official Observers, who may accept a subsequent Competitor recommendation. Competitors/Observers attending multiple festivals must advise each Festival committee of their pre-existing recommendation. Quesnel Festival Observers subsequently accepting Competitor recommendations at another festival must advise the QFPA Provincial Representative of their wish to withdraw from their Observer placement. 5. Age is determined as at December 31, 2015 at midnight for the 2016 Provincial Festival BALLET: Junior: Level 1, Ages 10 to 12; Intermediate, Level 2, Ages 13 to 15; Senior, Level 3, Ages 16 to 20 STAGE: Junior: Level 1, Ages 10 to 12; Intermediate, Level 2, Ages 13 to 15; Senior, Level 3, Ages 16 to 20 MODERN: Intermediate, Level 2, Ages 13 to 15; Senior, Level 3, Ages 16 to Please refer to Performing Arts B.C. Syllabus (PABC) for complete rules governing provincial delegates. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH COMPETITOR TO READ AND COMPLY WITH ALL RULES GOVERNING THE PROVINCIAL FESTIVAL. 25