LOWER CLARENCE DANCE EISTEDDFOD 2018

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1 LOWER CLARENCE DANCE EISTEDDFOD 2018 Date 4th MAY 12 th MAY 2018 TROUPE 5th AND 6th MAY, 2018 SCHOLARSHIPS 12/5/2018 VENUE: MACLEAN CIVIC HALL Adjudicator: Lyn Fitzsimons ENTRIES CLOSE: 1 rd March, lcdanceeist@outlook.com PHONE: (between 4pm- 8pm) POST TO: PO Box 499 MACLEAN NSW 2463 Entries are received by the closing date. Entries post marked after 1March will incur a $25.00 LATE ENTRY FEE until 10 March NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 10/03/2018

2 ATTENTION: Our new Web site is: lowerclarencedanceeisteddfod.weebly.com LOWER CLARENCE DANCE EISTEDDFOD INC. COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT President: Adele Lewis Vice-President: Vanessa McMahon/ M a r g R a m s e y Secretary: Sarah Hourigan Treasurer: Vanessa McMahon Mailing Address: P.O. Box 499, MACLEAN NSW Address: lcdanceeist@outlook.com Please send all entries to the above mailing address or to lcdanceeist@outlook.com - under no circumstances will entries be accepted after the late closing date 8/03/2018 Entry Fees: SOLOS $ 8.50 DUOS & TRIOS $ 6.50 per performer (Please send names of all competitors and also the money for each performer on ONE Entry form only. Failure to do this may lead to rejection of entry). CHAMPIONSHIPS $12.00 GROUPS $10.00 SCHOLARSHIPS JNR $15.00 SNR $20.00 (Please read the qualifying details in the Rules) Note: all programs will be available for free by downloading from our web site. Day programs will be available for purchase at the door ****An Entry Ticket will be required for all sessions - available at door. **** Full canteen facilities will be available for all sessions during the entire eisteddfod. ****Advertising/trophy donations/sponsorship**** We are again offering advertising to any Business in our 2018 Program. Advertising rates are: ¼ Page Advertisement $25.00 ½ Page Advertisement $50.00 FULL Page Advertisement $ All advertising for the program is to be received by NO LATER THAN 10th March For any queries please contact the Treasurer. Trophy/ Donations Sponsorship: We are also seeking sponsorship for Age Sections, Scholarships and Age Championships. Studios or Individuals will receive acknowledgement in the program, printed under the sponsored section, along with announcements during the Eisteddfod. Please include which section you would prefer in the Entry Form or alternatively contact our Treasurer for more information.

3 All sponsorships/donations are greatly appreciated. ***Please read schedule carefully. *** RULES 1. All competitors take part in the Eisteddfod at their own risk. No entry will be accepted without the release & indemnity section (on the reverse side of the entry form) being completed. 2. Entries: - i) All Entries in all sections must be lodged by closing date. ii) All entries should be made on the official entry form. iii) Entries will not be accepted unless accompanied by the correct amount of entry fee, please check carefully as no fee will be refunded for incorrect entries. iv) Late Entries will only be accepted for 1 week i.e. by 10/03/2018 with a late fee of $ After this date all entries will be returned. v) Entry fees shall only be refunded if a section is cancelled. vi) The Committee reserves the right to refuse any entries and the decision of the Committee is final and binding. vii) Please make all cheques, money orders or postal notes payable to Lower Clarence Dance Eisteddfod Inc. 3. No responsibility will be taken for accidents, thefts or lost property at the Eisteddfod. 4. Age determination dates: i) All Solo & Duo/Trio competitors who are subject to any AGE LIMIT, the age as at 1 March 2018 shall be deemed to be the age of the competitor. ii) Troupe competitors who are subject to any AGE LIMIT, the age as at the 1 st January 2018 shall be deemed to be the age of the competitor. iii) New competitors must forward a photocopy of their Birth Certificate. iv) The committee reserves the right to call upon any competitor either Soloist or Troupe members any time during the Eisteddfod to furnish proof of their age. v) In the case of competitors under the age of 18 years, a declaration must be made on the entry form by the parent or guardian, giving the date of birth, as well as the age of entrant. 5. Sections: i) In any section, where there are insufficient entries the Committee may exercise their discretion with regard the retention of such sections and reserves the right to place competitors into the next eligible section. ii) For any sections where abundant entries are received the Committee may exercise its discretion to divide such sections. iii) The Committee reserves the right to transfer a competitor to another section if they believe any error has been made. Please check you have entered the competitor in the correct section. iv) The Committee reserves the right to amend the program at any time during the Eisteddfod by varying the order of the competitors or sections. 6. The competition shall be open to amateur performers only. Amateur Performer shall be defined as any person who does not derive the whole or substantial part of his/her income either as a performer or teacher or student teacher of dance.

4 7. Protests: i) Competitors will be regarded as being conversant with the rules of the competition. The plea of lack of knowledge will not be accepted as a bona fide reason for the infringement of any rule. ii) Protests, if any shall be lodged with the Secretary in writing immediately after (no longer than 10 minutes) the section in respect of which the protest is entered and must be accompanied by $50 which shall be forfeited if the protest is deemed to be frivolous or unfounded. iii) The decision of all available dance committee members, and a minimum of 3 members, in all questions and disputes arising out of, or not provided for in these rules, shall be final. All entries are therefore deemed to be made subject to this condition and decisions of the quorum of the dance committee shall not be subject to any appeal of law as being contrary to the spirit of friendly competition upon which this Eisteddfod is based. 8. Competitor & audience behaviour: i) No teacher, parent or friend will be permitted to view dances side stage or to make contact with a competitor during any section of the Eisteddfod. ii) No prompting will be allowed other than by the Adjudicator. Prompting from the audience is strictly forbidden and is liable to result in disqualification of that competitor. iii) Bad behaviour: Any person who is found to be acting in an abusive or destructive manner; or is disrespectful to the Committee, Eisteddfod volunteers, or other competitors, may be disqualified or eliminated from further competition for that year. This rule also applies to any members of a competitors support group (including parents). iv) No smoking within the Hall or adjoining rooms. v) Private video recorders/mobile phones are not permitted. vi) Still or flash photography by cameras or mobile phones is not permitted. If you do not adhere to the videoing & photographing rules you will be asked to leave the hall and the competitor may be disqualified. The committee has engaged both professional Videoing and Photography for the duration of the Eisteddfod. 9. Stage & performers: i) No teacher will be allowed on the stage with a competitor. ii) Stage curtains will remain open for the entire Eisteddfod this includes Troupe Day. iii) Only officials & stagehands are allowed side stage/in the wings during performances. One supporter only, whether it is a Teacher, Parent or Friend is allowed side stage for 8 years & under solo items. Only one person per group will be allowed side stage for troupe sections. Backstage personnel have the right to remove any persons who breach this Rule. This rule will be strictly upheld. iv) Competitors must be ready to perform in the section and in order of which their names appear in the program. Competitors must remain away from the stage area, unless they are competing in the section being performed. v) All competitors are requested to register with the back stage volunteers, one section before commencement of their item. If not it will be assumed that the competitor is not competing. Should a registered competitor need to be called or miss their order of performance they will be automatically disqualified. It is not the responsibility of the back stage personnel to search for missing competitors!!

5 Props: Dangerous props are forbidden. No liquid, powder, or fine particles, difficult to remove from the stage are to be used during the performance. Glass, naked flame, objects thrown from stage into the audience, or anything else that could make the floor slippery or endanger either competitors or audience in any way are similarly prohibited. No stage property to be used without the prior permission of the dance Committee. All props must be portable and capable of being easily handled by back stage personnel as no other person is allowed back stage during any performance (with the exception as mentioned in Rule No. 9 (iii) This rule must be strictly adhered to, if not the competitor may be disqualified. 10. Adjudicator: i) The Adjudicator s decision shall be final and he/she shall have the power to withhold or divide prizes according to merit. He/she must announce this decision when making the decision. The Committee shall not enter into any discussion contrary to this. ii) No competitor over the age of 10 years can repeat a dance after a breakdown except at the request of Adjudicator. In this case no mark will be awarded, just adjudication. Competitors up to the age of 10 years can repeat the dance at the request of the Adjudicator and mark and report will be given. This rule applies to all sections including Championships. iv) Communication with the Adjudicator during the competition, except by the Committee, is absolutely forbidden. If breached will lead to automatic disqualification. Any inquiries must be made in writing and handed to the committee on duty. 11. Tap shoes must be covered if worn in the hall. 12. Duos/trios: i) No competitor may appear more than twice in the same Duo/Trio Section. ii) No Duo/Trio consisting of Identical Dancers may appear more than once in the same Duo/Trio section. iii) No Teacher or Parent is permitted to perform with the Duos/Trios. 13. Novice sections: Are for those competitors who have never won a first place in the relevant category in any prior Eisteddfods. This section is open with no KM limit. 14. No competitor shall be allowed to render the same item in more than one section, except in the Scholarship, Novice sections & Tiny Tots section (items may only be repeated once).a slight variation of steps does not constitute a new routine. Competitors may dance in one solo only in each style of dance. 15. Troupes: i) All troupes must have four (4) or more dancers in it. ii) Competitors in dance Troupe sections will be permitted to compete twice in the same section. i.e. No more than 2 groups per section - A & B only. iii) Song & Tap or Song & Dance Troupes should be entered under Variety in the appropriate age section. 16. Stage Area metres deep & 7 metres wide.

6 17. Music: i) Music must be recorded on CD. ii) Recording of CD - If the CD is prepared on a home computer, ENSURE it is finalised properly, and plays through a normal audio system. Please do not use RW-CD s (Re w riteable): These are meant for computers and are sometimes not recognised in sensitive replay equipment. iii) A Separate CD for each dance is required, submitted in a protective case. This means only the one track relevant to the dance should be on the CD. iv) The Competitors Name, Number, On/Off Stage, Tag and Section number must be clearly written on the CD. Do not use labels as this may cause CD failure. v) Always have a back up CD for each item in readiness. vi) There is to be no tapping on any music being used for any tap item. vii) No vocals on any music when competitors are singing in any Song & Dance or Song & Tap section. viii) Apra number must be on entry form. ix) The Lower Clarence Dance Eisteddfod Incorporated does not accept any responsibility for any infringement of the Copyright Act. x) The Committee also does not accept responsibility for loss of any music during the Eisteddfod, please take care and collect your music after each item. Please note: you are able to utilise either a lap top or an ipod if your CDs are unable to be played through the system. However this is only as a last resort. You will have to personally play the music and it will not be the responsibility of the music person. 18. Time Limits: Troupes:- 12 Yrs & under- No more than five (5) minutes. 14 Yrs & Opens- No more than seven (7) minutes. Solos- Song & Dance- Championships- Calculated from the first step of the dance or with the start of the music to the end of the music. Bows to music are considered part of the routine and will be timed. Time limits are to be strictly adhered to or risk automatic disqualification. 19. Dancers own choreography: No more than three (3) minutes. No more than four (4) minutes. No more than four (4) minutes. Solos only Dancers to choose own music and style of dance. Costume to suit dance. This must be FULLY students own work. Please note that no duo/trios are permitted in this section. They must enter in the duo/trio section in their appropriate age. 20. Variety troupe section: This item must not include any other style of dance which is included in this syllabus. Examples to be used are: Mime with dance, soft shoe, Acrobatic, Musical Comedy Routine, and Comedy Dance Routine.

7 21. Improvisations: i) Improvisations are open to ages from 8 years & over. ii) Costume Guidelines no spots, stripes, patterns or metallic fabrics will be allowed. Regulation or exam attire must be worn, maximum 2 colours, Short skirt optional (Knee length or above). Tight shorts or jazz pants permitted for jazz impro. Matching scrunchie, ribbon or plain adornment may be worn in hair. No sequined/crystal hair accessory. Earrings: Plain studs or sleepers only. No diamonte earrings. No glitter make-up, eyelashes or Glitter Spray. iii) Music is set by the Adjudicator. iv) Competitors to improvise the dance after hearing the music once only. 22. Please note that after each section adjudicator s reports are not to be collected from committee table until at least 10 minutes after section has finished. 23. Championships: i) All competitors must qualify in their age solo sections to be eligible to compete in Championships. - See Championship Section.(After section numbers) ii) In any Championship section, if a minimum of Five (5) entries (in each championship section) are not received the Committee may exercise their discretion with regard to the retention of such section and reserves the right to place competitors into the next eligible section. (Novices are not eligible for Championships) iii) Prize money will be given. 24. Scholarships: To be eligible for each Scholarship competitors must compete in Age Sections in the appropriate dance style. Competitors entering the Scholarship will be privileged to take a class by the Adjudicator, where finalists will be chosen to dance at the Presentation afternoon. Also note if a minimum of Seven (7) entries (in each scholarship section) are not received the Committee may exercise their discretion with regard to the retention of such section and reserves the right to place competitors into the next eligible section. Competitors will be advised if insufficient entries are received and refund of entry fee will be held at Committee table for collection during the Eisteddfod if cancelled. 25. Presentation : The Dance Gala Concert will be held Saturday 6 May 2017 at the Civic Hall from 4pm. It will include Performance Scholarships, additional Award presentations and selected Group Performances. Any group and soloists selected to perform will be notified as early as possible to the Gala Concert by the Committee. Tickets for this event will be sold throughout the Eisteddfod from the front table. ******************************************************************* AWARDS Aggregates, Scholarships & Awards (Scholarships & Awards to be chosen by adjudicator) Special Awards: Most Outstanding Performer - L.C.D.E. - Perpetual Most Promising Dancer (Junior) - Clarence Valley Council - Perpetual Most Promising Male Dancer - Tanya Kearns - Perpetual Most Entertaining Performer - Tyne Kofod, Wollongong - Perpetual Most Outstanding Classical Performer - L.C.D.E. Perpetual Most Outstanding Tap Dancer - Sally Johnson - Perpetual Novice Encouragement Award (Junior) - L.C.D.E. - Perpetual Novice Encouragement Award (Senior) - L.C.D.E. Perpetual

8 TROUPE: All Age Group Aggregate Shield Any Style Lyndi Walley Contemporary Troupe Any Age Woolgoolga Dance Studio Perpetual Junior Jazz Troupe Kylie Lamerton - Perpetual Junior Modern Troupe L.C.D.E. Perpetual Senior Modern Troupe L.C.D.E. - Perpetual Open Variety Group - Joan McBay Memorial - Perpetual Open Tap Group - Grafton Studio I Academy of Dance - Perpetual Open Classical Ballet Troupe - Basically Ballet Perpetual Championship Perpetual Trophies: Senior Classical Ballet Championship - Therese Dwyer - Perpetual Senior Jazz Championship - Amanda Chang - Perpetual Senior Tap Championship - ANZ Bank, Yamba Perpetual Senior Contemporary Championship - L.C.D.E. - Perpetual Intermediate Classical Ballet Championship - Jan s Ballet, Lismore - Perpetual Intermediate Jazz Championship - Adele Lewis School of Dance - Perpetual Intermediate Tap Championship - Shellie & Jade Clare Perpetual Intermediate Contemporary Championship - L.C.D.E. - Perpetual Junior Classical Ballet Championship - G & D Worrill, Maclean - Perpetual Junior Jazz Championship - Merindah Byrne - Perpetual Junior Tap Championship - ANZ Bank, Yamba - Perpetual Scholarship perpetual trophies: Senior Classical Ballet Scholarship - L.C.D.E. - Perpetual Junior Classical Ballet Scholarship - L.C.D.E. - Perpetual Senior Jazz Scholarship - L.C.D.E. - Perpetual Junior Jazz Scholarship - L.C.D.E. - Perpetual Senior Tap Scholarship - L.C.D.E. Perpetual Junior Tap Scholarship - L.C.D.E. - Perpetual Scholarship prize money: JUNIOR: 1 st Place $150 SENIOR: 1 ST Place $ yrs & under 2 nd Place $70 14yrs & over 2 nd Place $ Championship prize money: includes trophy and/or sash JUNIOR: 1 st Place $20 INTERMEDIATE: 1 st Place $30 SENIOR: 1 st Place $50 2 nd Trophy 2 nd Place $15 2 nd Place $30 Local awards: Most Outstanding Local Competitor - Janessa Dufty, Yamba Perpetual Most Outstanding Improvisation Junior & Senior Jacqueline Samms Most Promising Local Dancer - G & D Worrill, Maclean - Perpetual Most Promising Local Tap Dancer - Jessie Brown - Perpetual Most Promising Local Jazz Dancer - Simone Hagarty - Perpetual Most Consistent Local Dancer - Marilyn Morrison - Perpetual Local Classical Dancer Award - Junior - L.C.D.E. - Perpetual Local Classical Dancer Award - Senior - Louise Buljubasich - Perpetual

9 Local Tap Award - Junior - L.C.D.E - Perpetual Local Tap Award - Senior - Louise Buljubasich - Perpetual Local Jazz Award - Junior - A & L Beaufils - Perpetual Local Jazz Award - Senior - Louise Buljubasich - Perpetual Local Modern Award - Junior The Yamba Photo Shop, Yamba - Perpetual Local Modern Award - Senior - Frogs Hollow, Yamba Perpetual Local Novice Classical Ballet Award - Melay Independent Floors - Perpetual Local Novice Tap Award Junior Clara Samms Local Contemporary Award - Junior - Yamba Smash Repairs - Perpetual Local Contemporary Award - Senior - B & K Blinds - Perpetual Local Song & Dance Award - Adele Lewis School of Dance - Perpetual Encouragement Award - 6 years Encouragement Award - 8 years Encouragement Award - 10years Any style of dance Encouragement Award - 12years Not necessarily a place winner Encouragement Award - 14years All trophies donated by L.C.D.E. Encouragement Award Open Aggregate awards: Classical Ballet Aggregate: 6 years -Clarence Coast Cultural Committee - Perpetual (Qualifying dancers - Classical & Demi- Character) (Qualifying dances for below sections- Classical, Demi-Character, Classical Improvisation) 8 years -Clarence Coast Cultural Committee - Perpetual 10 years -Clarence Coast Cultural Committee Perpetual 12 years -John Dufty, Yamba - Perpetual 14 years -Standford s Pharmacy Perpetual Open -Clarence Valley Council - Perpetual Tap Aggregate: (Qualifying dances - Tap solo, Waltz Tap & Tap Impro) 8 years - Clarence Valley Council - Perpetual 10 years - Clarence Valley Council - Perpetual 12 years - Clarence Valley Council - Perpetual 14 years - Clarence Valley Council - Perpetual Open - Sally Johnson - Perpetual Jazz Aggregate: (Qualifying dances - Jazz, Modern Expressive, Jazz Impro) 8 years -Clarence Coast Cultural Committee - Perpetual 10 years -Clarence Coast Cultural Committee Perpetual 12 years - Clarence Coast Cultural Committee - Perpetual 14 years - Clarence Valley Council - Perpetual Open - Clarence Valley Council - Perpetual Variety Aggregate: (Qualifying dances - Classical Ballet, Jazz, Modern Expressive and National Character) 14 years & Open - Holzhauser Family Perpetual Cian Doohan Open Tap, Jazz & Modern Aggregate

10 SECTIONS: 5 years & under: 10 years & Under continued: 1. Any style 44. Song & Tap 6 years & Under: 45. Dance Duo Trio (any style) Classical Ballet Demi-Character Novice Classical Ballet Novice Demi-Character 4. Modern 48. Novice Jazz 5. Jazz 49. Novice Modern Expressive/Lyrical 6. Tap Solo 50. Novice Tap 7. Song & Dance (any style inc. tap) 8. Novice Classical Ballet 12years & Under 9. Novice Demi-Character 51. Classical Ballet 10. Novice Jazz 52. Demi-Character 11. Novice Tap 53. Authentic National Character 54. Jazz 8 years & Under: 55. Hip Hop 12. Classical Ballet 56. Modern Expressive/Lyrical 13. Demi-Character 57. Contemporary 14. Authentic National Character 58. Student's Own Choreography 15. Jazz 59. Classical Ballet Improvisation 16. Modern Expressive/Lyrical 60. Demi- Character Improvistaion 17. Classical Ballet improvisation 61. Jazz/ Hip Hop Improvisation 18. Jazz Improvisation 62. Modern Expressive Improvisation 19. Modern Expressive Improvisation 63. Contemporary Improvisation 20. Tap Improvisation 64. Tap Improvisation 21. Tap Solo 65. Tap Solo 22. Song & Dance (not tap) 66. Waltz Tap 23. Song & Tap 67. Tap Ensemble 24. Novice Classical Ballet 68. Song & Dance (not tap) 25. Novice Demi-Character 69. Song & Tap 26. Novice Modern Expressive/Lyrical 70. Variety 27. Novice Jazz 71. Dance Duo/Trio (any style) 28. Novice Tap 72. Novice Classical Ballet 73. Novice Demi-Character 10years & Under: 74. Novice Jazz 29. Classical Ballet 75. Novice Modern Expressive 30. Demi-Character 76. Novice Tap 31. Authentic National Character 32 Jazz 13 years & Over: 33. Hip Hop 77. Novice Classical Ballet 34. Modern Expressive/Lyrical 78. Novice Demi-Character 35. Contemporary 79. Novice Jazz 36. Classical Ballet Improvisation 80. Novice Modern Expressive 37. Demi-Character Improvisation (not contemporary) 38. Jazz/Hip Hop Improvisation 81. Novice Tap 39. Modern Exp/Creative/Contemporary Improvisation 40. Tap Improvisation 41. Tap Solo 42. Waltz Tap 43. Song & Dance (not tap)

11 14 years & Under: 82. Classical Ballet CHAMPIONSHIPS: 83. Demi-Character SENIOR 15 YEARS & OVER 84. Authentic National Character 124. Senior Classical Ballet 85. Jazz (A) Classical (B) Demi-Character 86. Hip Hop 87. Modern Expressive/ Lyrical 125. Senior Jazz 88. Contemporary (A) Modern Expressive 89. Classical Ballet Improvisation (not contemporary) 90. Demi-Character Improvisation (B) Jazz/Hip Hop 91. Jazz/Hip Hop Improvisation 92. Modern Expressive Impro 126. Senior Tap 93. Contemporary Improvisation (A) Slow Tap (B) Fast Tap 94. Tap Improvisation 95. Tap Solo 127. Senior Contemporary 96. Waltz Tap (A) Contemporary Solo 97. Tap Ensemble (B) Contemporary Improvisation 98. Song & Dance (not tap) 99 Song & Tap 128. Intermediate Classical Ballet 100. Variety (A) Classical (B) Demi-Character 101. Dance Duo/Trio (any style) 102. Student's Own Choreography 129. Intermediate Jazz (A) Modern Expressive 15 years & Over: (not contemporary) 103. Classical Ballet (B) Jazz/Hip Hop 104. Demi-Character 105. Authentic National Character 130. Intermediate Tap 106. Jazz Solo (A) Slow Tap (B) Fast Tap 107. Hip Hop 108. Modern Expressive/Lyrical 131. Intermediate Contemporary 109. Contemporary (A) Contemporary Solo 110. Classical Ballet Improvisation (B) Contemporary Improvisation 111. Demi-Character Improvisation 112. Jazz/Hip Hop Improvisation JUNIOR 12 YEARS & UNDER 113. Modern Expressive Improvisation 132. Junior Classical Ballet 114. Contemporary Improvisation (A) Classical (B) Demi-Character 115. Tap Improvisation 116. Tap Solo 133. Junior Jazz 117. Waltz Tap (A) Modern Expressive 118. Tap Ensemble (not contemporary) 119. Song & Dance (not tap) (B) Jazz/Hip Hop 120. Song & Tap 121 Variety 134. Junior Tap 122. Dance Duo/Trio (any style) (A) Slow Tap (B) Fast Tap 123. Student's Own Choreography SCHOLARSHIPS: Junior 13 years & under 135. Junior Classical Ballet 136. Junior Jazz 137. Junior Tap Senior - 14 years & over 138. Senior Classical Ballet 139. Senior Jazz 140. Senior Tap

12 CHAMPIONSHIPS: Qualifying Dances: For all Age Groups:- Classical - Must compete in Classical and Demi-Character Solo Sections. Jazz - Must compete in Modern/Expressive and Jazz/Hip Hop Solo Sections. Tap - Must compete in Tap & Waltz Tap or Tap Impro. Solo Sections. Contemporary - Must compete in Contemporary and Contemporary Improvisation Sections. SCHOLARSHIPS: Qualifying Dances: For all Age Groups: Classical - Must compete in Classical solo section. Jazz - Must compete in Jazz/Hip Hop solo section. Tap - Must compete in Tap solo section. RULES 1 st or 2 nd place does not have to reside in the local area. Place getters can be from any area. Finalists are chosen from a class held with the Adjudicator and they will need to perform a dance of their own choice in the appropriate style on Presentation Night where the winner will be announced. If chosen for Classical the dance must be a Classical and not a Demi-Character. Please note: Scholarships will only be held if sufficient entries are received. (Minimum of Seven (7) entries in each section). To be eligible for each scholarship competitors must be prepared to dance at the Presentation afternoon. TROUPE SECTIONS: 8 YEARS & UNDER 14 YEARS & UNDER 141. Classical Ballet Troupe 160. Classical Ballet Troupe 142. Modern Troupe 161 Tap Troupe 143. Tap Troupe 162. Jazz Troupe 144. Jazz Troup 163. National Character Troupe 164. Variety Troupe 10 YEARS & UNDER 165. Modern Expressive Troupe 145. Classical Ballet Troupe 166. Contemporary Troupe 146. Tap Troupe 167. Hip Hop Troupe 147. Jazz/Hip Hop Troupe 148. National Character Troupe OPEN AGE : (15 YEARS &OVER) 149. Variety Troupe 168. Classical Ballet Troupe 150. Modern Expressive Troupe 169. Tap Troupe 151. Contemporary Troupe 170. Jazz Troupe 171. National Character Troupe 12 YEARS & UNDER 172. Variety Troupe 152. Classical Ballet Troupe 173. Modern Expressive Troupe 153. Tap Troupe 174. Contemporary Troupe 154. Jazz Troupe 175. Hip Hop Troupe 155. National Character Troupe 156. Variety Troupe 157. Modern Expressive Troupe 158. Contemporary Troupe 159. Hip Hop Troupe ****PLEASE NOTE: If the reverse side of this form IS NOT signed by a parent/guardian or teacher the ENTRY WILL NOT be accepted****(i.e. Indemnity form)

13 ****ONE ENTRY PER COMPETITOR**** LOWER CLARENCE DANCE EISTEDDFOD INCORPORATED SOLO/DUO ENTRY FORM 2018 NAME:... ADDRESS:...TOWN:... STATE: POSTCODE: PHONE: MOBILE:... DATE OF BIRTH:.../.../.. AGE IN YEARS AS AT 01/03/ DUO/TRIO NAMES... D.O.B D.O.B NAME OF TEACHER & DANCE STUDIO:... APRA NO:... SEC. NO: DESCRIPTION AGE GROUP ENTRY FEE Administration Fee SUB TOTAL $ $2.00 Trophy Donation/Sponsorship (Thank you) $ Printed program including postage $12.00 TOTAL $ Programs to be downloaded from web site lowerclarencedanceeisteddfod.weebly.com. Cheques/money orders to be made payable to: LOWER CLARENCE DANCE EISTEDDFOD INC. OR deposit to account: banana coast credit union BSB account number (S11 for BCU members). Please note Internet transfer receipt number on the entry form. NB: entries close 01 March 2018 Late entries close: 10 March (will incur a $25.00 LATE ENTRY FEE) Post to: LOWER CLARENCE DANCE EISTEDDFOD, PO BOX 499 Maclean NSW 2463 If you have any special requirements or questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

14 NB: THIS FORM IS FOR SOLO & DUO ENTRIES ONLY LOWER CLARENCE DANCE EISTEDDFOD INCORPORATED RELEASE & INDEMNITY The Competitor, or their Parent/Guardian or Teacher confirms that they are authorised to sign on behalf of the competitor, (the competitor ) and acknowledge that:- 1. Competing in a Dancing Competition involves risk, of injury which may be of a serious nature, and property loss or damage. 2. The Competitor is not covered by any insurance policy while competing or warming up for the competition. 3. The Competitor enters into the Dancing Competition at the competitor s own risk and will satisfy her/himself as to the safety of the competition area and surface to be used by the competitor. 4. The Competitor will follow all directions and set rules stated by the competition organiser or person authorised by them and waives any claims for liability against any organiser, (whether an Association or Individual), participant, official, steward, judge, visitor, employee, or invitee (the participants ) and releases the participants from all liability that may arise out of the competition, to the competitor. Such liability shall include any personal injury, property loss or damage. 5. The Competitor or the Parent/Guardian or Teacher warrants that they have read and understood these rules and have signed them of their own free will. If they are not satisfied in any way with the rules or the standard of the competition or any of the facilities, then they are not obliged to compete. 6. Where the Competitor is under the age of 18 years, they are authorised to sign on the Competitors behalf and have satisfied themselves that the Competitor understands the nature and effect of these rules before doing so. NAME OF COMPETITOR:... (please print) NAME OF PARENT/GUARDIAN OR TEACHER:... (please print) I/We acknowledge that we have read and understood the above Release and Indemnity and also the Rules of Competition and that I am authorised to sign on behalf of the competitor, having signed of my own free will. SIGNATURE:...DATE:.. (OVER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS)

15 NB: entry form may be photocopied or from web address: lowerclarencedanceeisteddfod.weebly.com LOWER CLARENCE DANCE EISTEDDFOD INCORPORATED TROUPE ENTRY FORM 2018 NAME OF STUDIO: ADDRESS: STATE: POSTCODE: PHONE: MOBILE: TOWN: APRA NO: MALE DRESSING AREA REQUIRED: YES/NO TEACHERS SIGNATURE: SEC. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. OF DANCERSIN EACHITEM AGE GROUP ENTRY FEE Administration Fee $2.00 SUB TOTAL $ TROPHY DONATIONS/SPONSORSHIP (THANK YOU) $ GRAND TOTAL $ Programs will be available for download from our web site: lowerclarencedanceeisteddfod.weebly.com Cheques or money orders to be made payable to: LOWER CLARENCE DANCE EISTEDDFOD INC. Or deposit to account: Banana Coast Credit Union BSB Account Number (S11 for BCU members). Please note Internet transfer receipt number on the entry form. Nb: entries close 01 March 2018 Late entries ($25 fee) close 8 March 2018 If you have any special requirements or questions please do not hesitate to contact us. Post entries to: LOWER CLARENCE DANCE EISTEDDFOD PO BOX 499, Maclean NSW 2463.

16 CHECKLIST:..Have you fully read and understood any changes to the rules?..have you entered the correct Section No. on Entry Form?..Have you attached copy of Birth Certificate (if required)?..qualifying dances are entered for Championship/Scholarship...Clear Handwriting...Has your teacher given APRA NO...Check total is correct on Entry Form...Late Entries - Is your entry late? Please add late fee...have you signed Release & Indemnity Form?..Ensure you are still a Novice before entering...do not send cash through the post - Thank you...ensure all details are completed on Entry Form eg. Postcode...Are there any special requirements you need?..if Studio - have you supplied the number of dancers in each item? (Required for place badges). Thank you for your co-operation and we look forward to seeing you all at the 2018 Dance Eisteddfod. Web page is up and running so you will be able to download your schedule and program. Please remember that if you have alate entry you must add the late entry fee to your total. Any entries after the 10/03/17 will be automatically returned so don t be late. WEB ADDRESS: lowerclarencedanceeisteddfod.weebly.com Help is urgently required during the Eisteddfod so if you can assist by sparing some of your valuable time please let us know prior to the eisteddfod. Also we urgently require sponsors so if you can or know of someone who is willing please contact us. Thank you. *********************************************************** Please remember our Scholarship. It is open to all competitors and if you have any questions relating to the running of the scholarship please do not hesitate to contact us.this is a great opportunity for everyone and all the dancers have a great time. Thank you again, and see you at the Eisteddfod. Please ensure all perpetual trophies are returned by troupe week-end. Any holders of any trophies not returned will be liable for the cost of replacing the trophy. This includes any trophies not returned from previous years.