67th FESTIVAL OF DANCING. Competition Syllabus Jazz ~ Tap ~ Ballet

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1 1 67th FESTIVAL OF DANCING Competition Syllabus Jazz ~ Tap ~ Ballet Thurs 22 September to Sun 2 October 2016 Venue: Centennial Theatre Auckland Grammar School Mountain Rd, Epsom Adjudicators: Jazz & Hip Hop: Tap: Ballet: Virginia Ferris Sydney, Australia Fiona Scott Perth, Western Australia Jayne Smeulders Perth, Western Australia

2 AUCKLAND CALEDONIAN DANCING SOCIETY INC aucklandcaledoniandancing.co.nz 2 MISSION STATEMENT To foster interest in dancing in its various forms and to encourage young talent to develop to its full potential. PATRON: VICE-PATRON: HONORARY AUDITOR: PRESIDENT: VICE-PRESIDENT: SECRETARY: Desley Simpson JP, BSc, Dip Psych, FOSNZ, LTCL Valerie Murray QSM Paula Dell CA Josephine Foged Ph Romola Elliott Carol Hirst Ph or ASSISTANT SECRETARY: Elizabeth McGill TREASURER: Josephine Foged TROPHY STEWARDS: JAZZ: Romola Elliott Ph Mt Taylor Dr, Glendowie TAP: Joanna Ryburn Ph /75 Koraha St, Remuera BALLET: Maureen Martin Ph Saintly Lane, Avondale COMMITTEE: Gill Chisholm Joanna Ryburn Diane Druskovich Cherie Torepe Elizabeth McGill Sally Wagstaff Maureen Martin Justine Wilkinson LIFE/HONORARY MEMBERS: Stella Bingley Bev Birch Doreen Burgoyne Pat Burgoyne Christina Carlyle Barry Coker Joyce Cooper Bob Greenwood Pat McMinn OBE Val Murray QSM

3 ADJUDICATOR PROFILES 3 JAZZ AND HIP HOP ADJUDICATOR VIRGINIA FERRIS Virginia Ferris is a successful versatile artistic director, choreographer, event manager, specialised tutor and adjudicator and has created hundreds of events and shows in Australia and internationally. After studying as a classical dancer she went on to perform with the Tasmanian Ballet and Company in Flight Dance Company (San Francisco, USA). She performed in The Peter Allen Australian National Show, David Atkins Dancin' Man, USA productions of Hello Dolly. She has choreographed and performed with Frank Sinatra, Marcia Hines, Kylie Minogue, Jimmy Somerville, Marilyn Jones, and Kath and Kim to name a few. In 2015 she was the Performance Director for Sydney Chinese New Year Lunar Festival (City of Sydney Council) and Artistic Director of the Dance Fusion Project (Red Earth Arts Festival in Karratha, WA). Virginia has been the Artistic Director for The Australian Dance Awards, Streets of Dance Company, Director of Choreography for Sydney 2002 Gay Games Opening and Closing Ceremony, Choreographer for Sydney Olympic Games Live Sites, and worked as Choreographer's Assistant for David Atkins Enterprises for many years. She has an extensive list of teaching credits, currently teaching at Australian College of Physical Education, Australian Institute of Music, and the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television in Sydney Australia. She is returning Adjudicator for Jazz, Ballet and Contemporary sections for both Sydney Eisteddfod June/July 2016, Gold Coast Eisteddfod August TAP ADJUDICATOR -- FIONA SCOTT Fiona has danced for over 35 years and has run her dance studio for 24 years. She has her Full Teaching Diplomas in CSTD Tap & Theatrical. She trained in Classical Ballet (CSTD, RAD, BBO) Tap & Modern Jazz. She specializes in Tap dance having trained with the likes of Tarik Winston, Chris Horsey, Christine Denny, Sean Robinson to name a few. Fiona worked at the Civic Theatre Restaurant in Perth for 4 years and was a backup dancer for International Elvis Impersonator Max Pelicano. Fiona has also choreographed and performed in many Perth Productions such as 42 nd St, Chicago, Cabaret, Cats & Annie. She also performed onstage in 2012 with Chris Horsey for the International Tap Festival in Melbourne, in a piece called The Orchestra and in a Perth produced tap show called Sole Mates in 2015 at the Perth Fringe Festival. Fiona has also performed in LA. Fiona won the 2012 Perth State Championship Choreography award for her tap routine Sevenation Army. Fiona teaches all forms of dance as well as still travelling interstate and overseas to take workshops. She has just returned from LA & New York where she trained at Broadway Dance Centre and The Edge Performing Arts Centre. She would like to wish all the performers a fabulous time at the competitions and is looking forward to her first trip to New Zealand. BALLET ADJUDICATOR JAYNE SMEULDERS Born in Dampier, Western Australia, Jayne began her ballet training at Jody Marshall Dance Company and continued on to study at the Graduate College of Dance. Jayne trained in the RAD, CSTD and Vaganova methods competing in many competitions with outstanding results. She was winner of the overall Dancer of the Festival for 10 consecutive years in the CSTD State Festival. In 1993 Jayne received a scholarship to finish her studies in Germany at Hamburg Staatsope GmbG Ballettschule. Before joining West Australian Ballet in 1999, Jayne performed for four years with Nederlands Dans Theater II. She accompanied NDT on tours to most major theatres all over the world. During the past 16 years with West Australian Ballet Jayne has danced many lead roles and worked with choreographers such as Ted Bransen, Natalie Weir, Adrian Burnett, Chrissie Parrott, Simon Dow, Matjash Mrozewski, Askhat Galiamov, PetrZuska, Kim McCarthy, Ashley

4 Page, Stephen Page, Gary Stewart and Ivan Cavallari. Jayne was nominated for a Helpmann Award in 2003, awarded a WA Dance Award for most outstanding female dancer in 2008, and promoted to Leading Artist in February Jayne has danced the roles of Kate in John Cranko s The Taming of the Shrew with Stuttgart Ballet s principal artist Filip Barankiewicz, Clara in Ivan Cavallari s The Nutcracker and the title role in Giselle with guest Principal Artist Ivan Gil-Ortega. Also in 2009, she was awarded the West Australian Citizen of the Year for her services to arts, culture and entertainment. In 2010 Jayne took a short break for the birth of her youngest child Cooper and returned for the company s May season to dance the role of Kitri in Lucette Aldous Don Quixote and the Lilac Fairy in Marcia Haydées The Sleeping Beauty. Since returning to Perth, Jayne has choreographed a number of ballets to much acclaim including Sway for Ballet Under the Stars 2001 and multiple pieces for Ballet at the Quarry including When Strangers Meet (2004), Black Attitude (2006) and Tango Etudes (2008). In 2011, Jayne choreographed her first full-length show for West Australian Ballet Cinderella. Inspired by Balanchine, Jayne created a Grande Tarantella that premiered in West Australian Ballet s Embraceable You season Jayne has also created many pieces for the company to perform at Balls and corporate events. Her latest project is a full length Nutcracker for West Australian Ballet in December this year. Jayne also spends many hours a week working with students, choreographing and coaching, sharing her love of music and dance at the dance school she grew up at, Jody Marshall Dance Company. 4 COMPETITION RULES 1. STATUS This competition is for amateurs only and is not open to professionals. 2. COMPETITORS Competitors who have been taught or coached by the adjudicator during the past two years are not eligible to compete. 3. The Adjudicator s decision is final. Communication with the Adjudicator by competitors or teachers during or prior to the competition is strictly prohibited. This does not apply to officers of the Society going about their normal duties. 4. Competitors dance at their own risk. ACDS will not be liable for any accident or injury of any description. 5. Competitors may compete once only in each class, unless otherwise specified. 6. AGE LIMIT Competitor s age is taken as at 1 September Evidence of date of birth must be produced on request. Entrants must be of the age stated in the class. For Duos and Trios only, a member may be of a younger age, provided that the eldest is of the stated age. For Group classes, all competitors in the group must be within the stated age. 7. ENTRIES The Committee may combine or divide classes if entries so warrant. 8. CDs The music for each dance must be on a separate CD. 9. TROPHIES Please make sure that these are engraved, cleaned and returned by 1 August Anyone with trophies not returned by the close of entries will forfeit their right to dance, with no refund of entry fees. Trophies must be returned to the relevant trophy stewards.

5 JAZZ: Romola Elliott Ph Mt Taylor Dr, Glendowie TAP: Joanna Ryburn Ph /75 Koraha St, Remuera BALLET: Maureen Martin Ph Saintly Lane, Avondale 10. ORDER OF PERFORMANCE All competitors must dance in the order set out in the programme. Those not present when called, shall, at the discretion of the Committee, forfeit their right to compete. 11. BACK STAGE No one other than officials or competitors will be allowed back stage unless premission is granted by the Stage Manager. 12. VIDEOING Videoing and taking photographs of competitors on stage may only take place with prior consent from the Secretary. You may only film your child and both the teacher and the competitor must have no objection to their item being filmed. 13. DISTURBANCES The Society reserves the right to remove any person/s from the premises for any inappropriate behaviour. 14. TAP SHOES No tap shoes may be worn in the theatre or corridors. Spraying of shoes or props is not permitted in the theatre or grounds. 15. SMOKING Smoking is not permitted on the premises or in the grounds of the theatre or school. 16. PASSES Passes are for the use of the purchaser only and will be confiscated should anyone else use them. 17. PROTESTS Persons wishing to enter a protest must lodge this in writing, citing the grounds on which it is based and a lodgement fee of $100 within 12 hours of the Adjudicator s award. Upon investigation, if the protest is considered frivolous or unfounded, the deposit will be forfeited. 18. UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN Children must not be left at the Theatre unsupervised. 19. ACDS CODE OF CONDUCT The Society encourages fair play to all. Please adhere to our Code of Conduct at all times. No moving around the theatre while someone is dancing Refrain from applause or vocal support until the end of each item Please remember that everyone working at the competition is a volunteer and doing their best in all circumstances. 5

6 SCHOLARSHIPS This is an optional entry at a cost of $10 per section and must be indicated on entry form at time of entry. Points awarded as follows 5 (1 st ), 3 (2 nd ), 1 (3 rd ). In the event of a tie, actual marks will be counted for each relevant dance. Competitors must dance in all classes specified to qualify. Winners and Runners-up receive sashes and prize money. 6 JAZZ SCHOLARSHIPS Under 10 yrs Modern, Contemporary or Lyrical, Impromptu Winner $60 Runner-up $30 10 & under 12 yrs Modern, Contemporary or Lyrical, Impromptu Winner $70 Runner-up $35 12 & under 15 yrs Modern, Contemporary or Lyrical, Impromptu Winner $100 Runner-up $50 15 yrs & over Modern, Lyrical, Musical Theatre Winner $120 Runner-up $60 TAP SCHOLARSHIPS Under 10 yrs Tap, Song & Dance, Slow Winner $60 Runner-up $30 10 & under 12 yrs Tap, Waltz, Slow Winner $70 Runner-up $35 12 & under 15 yrs Tap, Waltz, Slow, Latin Winner $100 Runner-up $50 15 yrs & over 4 dances from Tap, Slow, Waltz, Latin, Speed (exclude the dance chosen for the Noel Burnett Tap Award) Winner $120 Runner-up $60 BALLET SCHOLARSHIPS Under 10 yrs Operatic, Demi, Barefoot Winner $60 Runner-up $30 10 & under 12 yrs Operatic, Demi, Barefoot Winner $70 Runner-up $35 12 & under 15 yrs Operatic, Demi, National, Barefoot Winner $100 Runner-up $50 15 yrs & over Classical, Demi, Barefoot, National or Neo-Classical Winner $120 Runner-up $60

7 PRIZES FOR CHAMPIONSHIPS, VARIATION AND AWARDS JAZZ CHAMPIONSIPS Junior under 12 yrs 1 st $50, 2 nd $30, 3 rd $20 Intermediate 12 & under 15 yrs 1 st $100, 2 nd $50, 3 rd $25, 4 th $10 TAP CHAMPIONSHIPS All placegetters receive a sash. Tiny Tots under 8 yrs 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd soft toy Juvenile 8 & under 10 yrs 1 st $30, 2 nd $20, 3 rd $10 Junior 10 & under 12 yrs 1 st $50, 2 nd $30, 3 rd $20 Intermediate 12 & under 15 yrs 1 st $100, 2 nd $50, 3 rd $25, 4 th $10 ORA BURNETT JAZZ AWARD 15 & UNDER 21 YEARS (3 dances) 1 st $5,000, 2 nd $1,500, 3 rd $1,000. All placegetters receive a sash. NOEL BURNETT TAP AWARD 15 & UNDER 21 YEARS (3 dances) 1 st $5,000, 2 nd $1,500, 3 rd $1,000. All placegetters receive a sash. JOSEPHINE ELIZABETH VARIATION 13 & UNDER 15 YEARS 1 st $120, 2 nd $60, 3 rd $35. All placegetters receive a sash. SIR JOHN LOGAN CAMPBELL BALLET AWARD 15 & UNDER 21 YEARS 1 st $5,000, 2 nd $1,500, 3 rd $1,000. All placegetters receive a sash. 7 Entries close on 1 August ENTRY INFORMATION ENTRY FEES All solo classes $8 Duos $10 Trios $10 Groups $20 Jazz Championships Junior under 12 years $10 Intermediate 12 years & over $11 Tap Championships Tiny Tots under 8 yrs $8 Juvenile 8 & under 10 yrs $9 Junior 10 & under 12 yrs $10 Intermediate 12 & under 15 yrs $11 Josephine Elizabeth Classical Variation - 13 & under 15 yrs $15 Sir John Logan Campbell Ballet Award $50 Noel Burnett Tap Award (3 dances) $50 Ora Burnett Jazz Award (3 dances) $50 Scholarships (Jazz, Tap and Ballet) $10 each section ENROLMENT FEE $15 per family. Compulsory for all competitors. PROGRAMME $9 (including postage) AGE Age is taken as at 1 September 2016 ENTRY CLOSING DATE 1 August 2016 Entries to; Secretary Carol Hirst Apartment 1A 89 Halsey St Auckland Central 1010 Cheques to be made payable to Auckland Caledonian Dancing Society. Online banking is available (ANZ ). If paying by online banking, use child s first and last name as reference and include printed confirmation of payment with entry form. LATE ENTRY FEE $25 per competitor on top of normal entry cost. Late entries will be accepted for one week only after closing dat

8 ORA BURNETT JAZZ AWARD 8 1 st $5,000, 2 nd $1,500, 3 rd $1,000 AGE Open to competitors 15 & under 21 years as at 1 September The winner of this Award will not be eligible to compete in future Ora Burnett Jazz Awards. A minimum of 10 entries is required to hold the Award. ENTRY FEE $50 DATE Sunday evening, 25 September 2016 DANCES Competitors must dance in their age group Modern Jazz class to be eligible for the Ora Burnett Jazz Award. Competitors will be required to perform three dances as follows; Modern Jazz (dance not to be repeated in age group Modern Jazz) max 4 mins Contemporary max 4 minutes Impromptu (no set costume requirement) Music set by adjudicator. The winner is required to dance in the ACDS Final Concert on Sunday 2 October where their prize money will be presented and a photo taken for ACDS social media. 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd placegetters are required to submit a letter of ackowledgement to the Burnett Trust regarding their future plans. 1 st $5,000, 2 nd $1,500, 3 rd $1,000 NOEL BURNETT TAP AWARD AGE Open to competitors 15 & under 21 years as at 1 September The winner of this Award will not be eligible to compete in future Noel Burnett Tap Awards. A minimum of 10 entries is required to hold the Award. ENTRY FEE $50 DATE Wednesday 28 September 2016 DANCES Competitors must dance in at least one open class in the Tap section to be eligible for the Noel Burnett Tap Award. Competitors will be required to perform three dances as follows; 3 Speed Championship Tap (one chorus slow, one chorus medium and one chorus fast in any sequence. No other rhythms to be included and choruses not to be split) maximum 4 minutes Impromptu Tap (no set costume requirement) Music cet by adjudicator. Own Selection from Tap, Slow, Waltz, Latin, Speed (cannot enter class chosen for Own Selection in Open Tap section) maximum 4 minutes The winner is required to dance in the ACDS Final Concert on Sunday 2 October where their prize money will be presented and a photo taken for ACDS social media. 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd placegetters are required to submit a letter of ackowledgement to the Burnett Trust regarding their future plans.

9 SIR JOHN LOGAN CAMPBELL BALLET AWARD 9 1 st $5,000, 2 nd $1,500, 3 rd $1,000 AGE Open to competitors 15 & under 21 years as at 1 September The winner of this Award will not be eligible to compete in future Sir John Logan Campbell Ballet Awards. A minimum of 10 entries is required to hold the Award. ENTRY FEE $50 DATES 1 st round Saturday evening, 1 October 2016 Technical class Sunday morning, 2 October 2016 (Girls black exam leotard, no skirt. Boys routine exam costume) Finals (2 variations) Sunday evening, 2 October 2016 DANCES Competitors must dance in their age group Classical Ballet class on Saturday 1 October to be eligible for this Award. Competitors will be required to perform two Classical Variations - any dance from List A followed by an own selection Variation from any Classical Ballet not stated in list A. Dancers must show a contrast between the two chosen Variations. Female Selections List A Giselle s solo Act I Les Sylphides Prelude Aurora s Wedding Sleeping Beauty Act III Odile s variation Swan Lake Act III Lilac Fairy Sleeping Beauty Prologue Kitri s Wedding Don Quixote Act III Male Selections List A Albrecht Giselle Act II Siegfried Swan Lake Act III La Sylphide James Act I Bluebird Sleeping Beauty Act III Le Corsaire Slave s variation La Bayadere Bronze Idol Finalists will be selected from their performances in the first round and are required to attend a Technical Class with the Adjudicator on Sunday morning, 2 October They will dance their two Variations again in the Finals on Sunday evening, 2 October Prize money will be presented at the conclusion of the Finals and a photo taken for ACDS social media. 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd placegetters are required to submit a letter of ackowledgement to the Sir John Logan Campbell Trust regarding their future plans. JAZZ CLASSES SEPTEMBER APPROX The Jazz Section will start on Thursday evening, 22 September (the day before the end of Term 3). Solo classes will be mostly September. Please note, this year we have split contemporary/lyrical into separate classes and have also included a Junior U/12 and an Intermediate 12/15 Jazz Championship. In order to accommodate these extra classes, we are limiting the Jazz entries to 900 entries. Make sure you get your entry in quickly, so you don t miss out! TIME LIMITS Time is taken from the start of the item and will be strictly adhered to. Please ensure your dance and music comply. For Solos, Duos and Trios: Under 12 years 3 minutes maximum 12 years and over 4 minutes maximum Groups 5 minutes maximum

10 10 CLASSES Modern Jazz Class 1 Under 8 years Class 2 8 years Class 3 9 years Class 4 10 years Class 5 11 years Class 6 12 years Class 7 13 years Class 8 14 years Class 9 15 years & over (must dance in this class to be eligible for Ora Burnett Jazz Award dance not to be repeated in Award) Contemporary Class 10 Under 10 years Class years Class years Class years Class years Class years Class years & over (for competitors not entered in Ora Burnett Jazz Award) Lyrical Class 17 Under 10 years Class years Class years Class years Class years Class years Class years & over Impromptu Class 24 Under 10 years Class years Class years Class years Class & under 15 years Showtime Musical Theatre Class (to be danced to a tune from a show) Class 29 Under 10 years Class & under 12 years Class & under 15 years Class years & over Jazz Championships To be eligible for Jazz Championships, competitors must have had a first, second or third in an Open Jazz class. Competitors must dance in their ACDS age group open jazz class in order to compete in the ACDS Championship class. Competitors may have one attempt only. Class 33 Class 34 Junior Jazz Championship under 12 years Intermediate Jazz Championship 12 & under 15 years Ora Burnett Jazz Award 15 & under 21 years 3 dances Class 35 Modern Jazz, Impromptu, Contemporary Hip Hop Class 36 Under 12 years Class & under 14 years Class years & over Hip Hop Duos and Trios Names and ages of all partners to be stated on entry form. A competitor may appear no more than twice and must have a different partner. Class 39 Hip Hop Duo under 12 years Class 40 Hip Hop Duo 12 years & over Class 41 Hip Hop Trio under 12 years Class 42 Hip Hop Trio 12 years & over

11 11 Jazz Duos and Trios Names and ages of all partners to be stated on entry form. A competitor may appear no more than twice and must have a different partner. Class 43 Jazz Duo under 12 years Class 44 Jazz Duo 12 years & over Class 45 Jazz Trio under 12 years Class 46 Jazz Trio 12 years & over Contemporary/Lyrical Duos and Trios Names and ages of all partners to be stated on entry form. A competitor may appear no more than twice and must have a different partner. Class 47 Contemporary/Lyrical Duo under 12 years Class 48 Contemporary/Lyrical Duo 12 years & over Class 49 Contemporary/Lyrical Trio under 12 years Class 50 Contemporary/Lyrical Trio 12 years & over Groups Must contain 6 or more people. Time limit 5 minutes maximum. Item not to contain any other forms of dance (ie tap or ballet). A competitor may be in no more than 3 different items in each class. Competitors in Group classes must pay for a seat to watch in the theatre. Class 51 Modern Jazz Group under 12 years (all competitors must be under 12 years by 1 September 2016) Class 52 Modern Jazz Group under 15 years (all competitors must be under 15 years by 1 September 2016) Class 53 Modern Jazz Group Open (any age) Class 54 Contemporary or Lyrical Group Open (any age) Class 55 Hip Hop Group under 12 years (all competitors must be under 12 years by 1 September 2016) Class 56 Hip Hop Group under 15 years (all competitors must be under 15 years by 1 September 2016) Class 57 Hip Hop Group Open (any age) Class 58 Musical Theatre Group Open (any age) Class 59 Cabaret/Entertainment Group Open (any age) TAP CLASSES 27 & 28 SEPTEMBER APPROX TIME LIMITS Time is taken from the start of the item and will be strictly adhered to. Please ensure your dance and music comply. For Solos, Duos and Trios: Under 12 years 3 minutes maximum 12 years and over 4 minutes maximum Song and Dance under 12 years Song and Dance 15 years and over Groups 5 minutes maximum 3.30 minutes maximum 4 minutes maximum Time limits are not imposed on Championships. Tap Open Class 60 Under 6 years Class 61 6 & under 8 years Class 62 8 & under 10 years Class & under 12 years Class & under 15 years Class years & over Speed Tap (ie fast or winging time. Not to be danced in half time) Class 66 Under 12 years Class & under 15 years Class years & over

12 Waltz Tap Class 69 Under 10 years Class & under 12 years Class & under 15 years Class years & over 12 Slow Tap Class 73 Under 8 years Class 74 8 & under 10 years Class & under 12 years Class & under 15 years Class years & over Latin or Tango Tap Class 78 Under 12 years Class & under 15 years Class years & over Impromptu Tap Class 81 Under 10 years Class & under 12 years Class & under 15 years Song & Dance (any type) Please include title on entry form Class 84 Under 8 years Class 85 8 & under 10 years Class & under 12 years Class & under 15 years Class years & over Championship Tap To be eligible for Tap Championships, competitors must have had a first, second or third in an Open Tap class, Competitors must dance in their ACDS age group Open tap class in order to compete in the ACDS Championship class. Competitors may have one attempt only. Class 89 Class 90 Tiny Tots under 8 years (own selection) Juvenile 8 & under 10 years (own selection) Junior, Intermediate & Noel Burnett Tap Award Championship Dance: One chorus slow, one chorus medium and one chorus fast, in any sequence. No other rhythms to be included and choruses must not be split. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. Class 91 Junior 10 & under 12 years Class 92 Intermediate 12 & under 15 years Noel Burnett Tap Award 15 & under 21 years (3 dances) Class 93 3 Speed Championship Tap (see above for criteria), Tap Impromptu, Own Selection (from Tap, Waltz, Slow, Latin or Speed) Please state your choice for Own Selection on your entry form. This cannot be changed once entries have closed. Tap Duos and Trios Names and ages of all partners to be stated on entry form. A competitor may appear no more than twice and must have a different partner. Class 94 Tap Duo under 12 years Class 95 Tap Duo 12 & over Class 96 Tap Trio under 12 years Class 97 Tap Trio 12 years & over Class 98 Song & Dance Duo Open (soft shoe or tap) Tap Groups Must contain 6 or more people. Time limit 5 minutes maximum. Item not to contain any other forms of dance (ie jazz or ballet). A competitor may be in no more than 3 different items in each class. Competitors in Group classes must pay for a seat to watch in the theatre. Class 99 Tap Troupe Open Class 100 Song & Dance Troupe Open (soft shoe or tap)

13 BALLET CLASSES 29 2 OCTOBER 13 TIME LIMITS Time is taken from the start of the item and will be strictly adhered to. Please ensure your dance and music comply. For Solos, Duos and Trios: Under 12 years 3 minutes maximum 12 years and over 4 minutes maximum Groups 5 minutes maximum Operatic Open Class 101 Under 6 years Class years Class years Class years Class years Class years Class years Class years Class years Class years Class years & over Classical Ballet Girls must be on pointe. No standing still props. Class & under 13 years Class years Class years Class years & over Demi-Character Please include title. Class years & under Class years Class years Class years Class years Class years Class years Class years Class years Class years & over National Character Please include title. Class 126 Under 8 years Class years Class years Class years Class years Class years Class years Class years Class years & over Classical Barefoot Please include title. Class 135 Under 8 years Class years Class years Class years Class years Class years Class years Class years Class years & over Neo-Classical Class & under 14 years Class years & over Classical Variation To be eligible, competitors must compete in their age group classical ballet class Competitors dance a Variation from any classical ballet Girls must be on pointe Titles must be submitted by close of entries Class Josephine Elizabeth Classical Variation 13 & under 15 years Sir John Logan Campbell Ballet Award 15 & under 21 years See separate Sir John Logan Campbell Ballet Award section for criteria Class 147

14 14 Ballet Duos & Trios Names and ages of all partners to be stated on entry form. A competitor may appear no more than twice and must have a different partner. Class 148 Ballet Duo under 12 years Class 149 Ballet Duo 12 years & over Class 150 Ballet Trio under 12 years Class 151 Ballet Trio 12 years & over Ballet Groups Must contain 6 or more people. Time limit 5 minutes maximum. Item not to contain any other forms of dance (ie jazz or tap). A competitor may be in no more than 3 different items in each class. Competitors in Group classes must pay for a seat to watch in the theatre. Class 152 Ballet Group under 12 years (all competitors must be under 12 years by 1 September 2016) Class 153 Ballet Group under 15 years (all competitors must be under 15 years by 1 September 2016) Class 154 Ballet Group Open (any age)

15 15 AUCKLAND CALEDONIAN DANCING SOCIETY INC Entries to: Closing Date: Mrs C Hirst Monday 1 August 2016 Apt 1A Lighter Quay North 89 Halsey St Auckland Central Ph: / cales@xtra.co.nz Competitor s Name: Address: Postcode: address: Age: Date of birth: Phone: (as at 1 Sept 2016) Teacher: Please include teacher s name and phone number Ballet: Tap: Jazz/Hip Hop: Studio Name: Class No Class Name and Title Entry Fee Enrolment Fee (compulsory): One per family $15.00 Programme posted: $9 Scholarships: Ballet $10 Tap $10 Jazz $10 Sponsorship: $15 per class Late Entry Fee: $25 per competitor Grand Total Can you give a couple of hours help on the roster at the competition. Please post entry form with cheque enclosed. Cheques to be made payable to ACDS. Yes/No Bank account details for online banking ANZ If paying by online banking, please include child s first and last name as reference and include printed confirmation of payment with entry form. A condition of entry is the acceptance of the ACDS Rules and Criteria, as set out in the competition syllabus. We may also use photos taken during our Festival on ACDS group social media site. Signed: