2017 SYLLABUS DANCE GROUPS THE ARTS CENTRE GOLD COAST AUGUST 10,11,12,13,19,20,26,27,30 & 3 1 DANCE SOLOS

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1 36 th * INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED * 2017 SYLLABUS DANCE GROUPS THE ARTS CENTRE GOLD COAST AUGUST 10,11,12,13,19,20,26,27,30 & 3 1 DANCE SOLOS ALBERT W ATERW AYS COMMUNITY CENTRE AUGUST 14 SEPTEMBER 1 CELTIC DANCE - IRISH ALBERT W ATERW AYS COMMUNITY CENTRE AUGUST 19 & 20 ENTRIES CLOSE Friday May 5 Enter online at Please ensure entries are received as early as possible. Late entries will be accepted only up to one week after closing date at double the entry fee. For assistance in entering online please contact the office. Office: Level 2, Robina Community Centre 196 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina Qld 4226 Postal: PO Box 4925, Robina Town Centre Qld 4230 Australia Phone: Fax: mail@goldcoasteisteddfod.com.au Web: ABN: MAJOR SPONSOR ASSOCIATE SPONSORS

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3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kerry Watson - CHAIRMAN Tamara Morris - DEPUTY CHAIRMAN/COMPANY SECRETARY Geoff Smith Wayne Hickson Ian Cousins Nick Scott PATRON: Cr.Tom Tate - MAYOR, CITY OF GOLD COAST EXECUTIVE Judith Ferber - GENERAL MANAGER Nicci Wilson ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Thank you to all who participated in the 2016 Eisteddfod which was a resounding success. It was exciting to welcome Gareth Elis from the Llangollen Welsh Eisteddfod to our Musicale Concert on October 15 th. Gareth won the International Voice of Musical Theatre and his performance was greatly appreciated. I am pleased to say that we will again have the winner of this section appear at our Concert on October 15 th. The new Grants and Awards were very well received and we congratulate those who were winners along with each and every performer whose talents continue to amaze. We had 152 Primary and Secondary Schools participate in one or more genres last year and a huge thank you to the many principals and teachers who are dedicated to showcasing their outstanding performers via the Gold Coast Eisteddfod. In some areas, record numbers of entries were received and we now look forward to the same response in Thanks also go to the parents for encouraging the young dancers, singers and musicians we hope your reward is seeing them on stage and giving their all. We now approach our 36 th Eisteddfod and look forward to seeing many past competitors as well as welcoming those who may never before have participated. We wish all entrants a happy and beneficial time spent at the Eisteddfod in our eyes, every performer is a winner! Best of luck Kerry Watson Page 2

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5 Sincere thanks to For funding the hire of the following venues: THE ARTS CENTRE GOLD COAST: 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise ALBERT WATERWAYS COMMUNITY CENTRE:Cnr Sunshine & Hooker Boulevards, Mermaid Waters ROBINA COMMUNITY CENTRE: 196 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina Thanks also to our valued individual Section Sponsors SHOULD YOU WISH TO SUPPORT THIS WORTHWHILE COMMUNITY EVENT, CONTACT THE GOLD COAST EISTEDDFOD OFFICE Phone: Page 4 CONVENORS BANDS, ORCHESTRAS & INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS Pam Lowry pamark47@bigpond.net.au Vicky Speight (String Orchestras) vicky.speight@hotmail.com PIANO Miriam Dawood mdawood@bigpond.net.au STRINGS/WIND/BRASS INSTRUMENTS Brett Randall gcbaritone@hotmail.com CHORAL Marilyn Sheppard dandmsheppard@optusnet.com.au VOCAL Kirri Adams (07) kirrimaree1@optusnet.com.au DANCE Co-Ordinator Nicci Wilson nicci@mwconstructions.com Co-Convenor & Repertoire Convenor Christine Hanna channa4211@gmail.com Irish Convenor Char Chase char@goldcoastirish.club SPEECH CHOIRS AND SPEECH & DRAM A Naomi Middlebrook naomimiddlebrook@hotmail.com YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc. (07) julie@gcrs.com.au

6 ADJUDICATORS BANDS, ORCHESTRAS & INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS - Mark Sullivan STRING ORCHESTRAS - Grant Mason BANDS & ORCHESTRAS PIANO - Sherelle Eyles STRINGS/WIND/BRASS INSTRUMENTS - Grant Mason & Mark Sullivan CHORAL - Gordon Hamilton VOCAL - Rachael Beck DANCE - Telina Lee, Keith Hawley, Kelii Grauer - Repertoire Hao Bin - Celtic Cherie Hearn ADCRG SPEECH CHOIRS AND SPEECH & DRAM A - Kiesten McCauley, Jillian Burgess YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES - Debbie Landel PROGRAM DETAILS An Electronic Program is automatically included with each invoice. A printed copy of each program (Dance - Music/Speech & Drama) may also be ordered online. Program costs (including postage, handling and GST) are as follows: One Program: $15.00 Two Programs: $25.00 Or purchased from the following outlets for $10.00 each: Dance Desire Unit 4/25 Central Park Ave, Ashmore Dancers Emporium 2/417 Golden Four Drive, Tugun The Arts Centre Gold Coast Box Office 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Eisteddfod Office Level 2, Robina Community Centre, 196 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina Page 5

7 ADMISSION CHARGES SESSION TICKETS ADULTS CHILDREN THE ARTS CENTRE $10.00 $5.00 ROBINA COMMUNITY CENTRE $6.00 $3.00 ALBERT WATERWAYS COMMUNITY CENTRE $6.00 $3.00 FULL DAY TICKET Robina & Albert Waterways Community Centres PIANO, STRINGS/WIND/BRASS, VOCAL, DANCE SOLOS, SPEECH & DRAMA $16.00 $8.00 FULL DAY TICKET The Arts Centre DANCE GROUPS $25.00 $12.00 SINGLE DAY 2 SESSION TICKET THE ARTS CENTRE DANCE GROUPS $16.00 $8.00 SINGLE DAY 2 SESSION TICKET ROBINA & ALBERT WATERWAYS COMMUNITY CENTRES $10.00 $5.00 SEASON TICKETS DANCE $70.00 $30.00 BANDS/ORCHESTRAS $35.00 $15.00 PIANO, STRINGS/WIND/BRASS, VOCAL (EXCL CHORAL) $25.00 $12.00 CHORAL $25.00 $12.00 SPEECH & DRAMA (EXCL SPEECH CHOIRS) $30.00 $15.00 ENTIRE EISTEDDFOD (INCLUDING MUSIC, DANCE, SPEECH & DRAMA) $ $50.00 DANCE COMPETITOR PASS ON LANYARD $10.00 Compulsory for all performers in Dance. However, for those in Primary/Secondary School Dance Groups admittance to the Auditorium is only by Competitor Pass or session ticket. NOTE: Competitor passes and season tickets may be ordered prior to the event by contacting the Eisteddfod office STAGE DIMENSIONS The Arts Centre Gold Coast: Albert Waterways Community Centre: 10m depth x 11.6m wide 7.8m depth x 10m wide Page 6

8 Photography Dance & Speech Choirs Move Photography will be taking photos of all dance solo competitors on stage at Albert Waterways Community Centre and Dance groups at The Arts Centre Gold Coast Theatre. Photos can be viewed at any time throughout the Eisteddfod, with no obligation to buy. Please note photos are not available online. Move Photography will be taking photos of Primary/Secondary School Dance Groups and Speech Choirs at The Arts Centre Gold Coast. Photos will be available to view online with an access code. Any further information regarding photos please contact Move Photography by Ryan Kettle: \ Videos Limelight Multimedia will record entries in the Choral, Bands & Orchestras, Speech Choirs and School Group Dance sections at The Arts Centre Gold Coast Theatre. If you do not wish to have your entry recorded, please advise the personnel at the booking table. They will also be available for the Dance Solos at the Albert Waterways Community Centre. For all dance items (solos and groups), recordings must be pre-booked at the booking table as only pre-ordered dances will be filmed. All Primary School and High School dance groups will be recorded. Ph: Limelight Multimedia on or Page 7

9 Thanks to the management and staff of The Arts Centre Gold Coast Thanks to our Associate Sponsors - Page 8

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12 DANCE GROUPS THE ARTS CENTRE GOLD COAST AUGUST 10,11,12,13,19,20,26,27,30 & 3 1 CONVENORS Co-Ordinator - Nicci Wilson nicci@mwconstructions.com Co-Convenor - Christine Hanna channa4211@gmail.com ADJUDICATORS TELINA LEE, KEITH HAWLEY, KELII GRAUER RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Unless otherwise stated, the Gold Coast Eisteddfod is for amateur performers only i.e. any person who does not derive nor has ever derived his or her main income or a substantial income as a teacher and/or performer in the particular category of performing arts for which he/she wishes to enter. 2. Competitors must be aware of copyright responsibilities. The Gold Coast Eisteddfod is in no way responsible for personal breach of copyright. If in doubt APRA & AMCOS may be contacted directly. 3. Entries close: May 5, To assist the office, please submit entries as early as possible online. Online payment will be by PayPal or direct debit. 4. Enter online at Late entries only accepted to May 12, 2017 at double the entry fee. For assistance in entering phone the Eisteddfod office on It is the responsibility of the entrants, teacher, parent or carer to list the correct section numbers on entry. The Executive accepts no responsibility for incorrect entries received. 6. Entry fees are not refundable unless the section is cancelled by the Executive. 7. Unless otherwise stated, any one item may be performed once only by a competitor during the Eisteddfod. 8. Time limits must be observed. These are the maximum - an item may be shorter than the limit but not exceed it. Should time limits be exceeded, the adjudicator will penalise. 9. The Executive reserves the right to cancel or combine any section/s in which, in their opinion, there are insufficient entries. 10. The Executive reserves the right to appoint a new adjudicator should it be deemed necessary. 11. Unless there are at least four competitors in a section, only one prize will be awarded, unless the adjudicator decides otherwise. 12. Entrants are responsible for royalty payments if any. 13. The decision of the adjudicator is final. 14. Prompting, except by an adjudicator is not permitted. 15. Intending competitors who have been pupils of an adjudicator within six months prior to Eisteddfod start date will be ineligible to enter any section judged by the adjudicator. (Workshops excluded) Page 11

13 16. Unless specifically invited by the adjudicator, contact must not be made directly by teachers, competitors or parents. 17. Mobile phones must be switched off in backstage and change room areas at all venues. No cameras allowed in these areas. Mobile phones, cameras and video recorders are prohibited in The Arts Centre Gold Coast Theatre. In other venues, private videoing is permitted only by the parent/representative or teacher of competitor on stage. No photographs during a performance. 18. Any item having to withdraw after entering must notify the convenor as soon as possible to ensure smooth programming. 19. Competitors must be present at the beginning of the session as withdrawals may alter the order of appearance. Due to this, it is unwise to anticipate exact performance times. 20. Any protest or objection must be referred to the Convenor of the section within 30 minutes of the Adjudicator's decision. A protest will only be accepted from a competitor, the competitor's teacher or parent and must be received with a $50 fee. If the complaint is found to be valid, this fee will be refunded. In the case of a dispute arising in respect of the age of any competitor and his/her eligibility to appear in any age grouping, the Executive reserves the right to request a copy of the birth certificate of that competitor. Anonymous letters will NOT be considered. In Dance age queries, if requested, may be addressed by the Convenor & Executive. 21. Every care will be taken for competitors' safety, but the Executive will not be responsible for any injuries sustained by any competitor and or damage to property during the Eisteddfod. 22. Teachers please note - there will be no additions to the printed program unless the omission is the fault of the Executive. 23. The Executive has the right to amend the program at any time. 24. Competitors and/or winner's names and/or photographs may be used in the media. Should this not be appropriate the Eisteddfod office MUST BE notified. 25. Outstanding performers may be invited to participate in the Eisteddfod Musicale Sunday October 15 at 3 pm. 26. The Executive has the power to decide any question not contained in these rules and regulations. 27. Failure to comply wholly or partly with any of the rules and regulations may result in disqualification or the withholding of prizes. The decision of the Executive on any question or dispute shall be absolutely final. 28. All medals & trophies are provided by the Gold Coast Eisteddfod. 29. Competitors must change in their designated area - No public area to be used for changing. 30. No house curtain. 31. Props must be free standing and able to be quickly placed on the stage. No props that cause debris ie. talc powder, confetti, glitter or popping of balloons is allowed. No helium balloons. 32. Competitors must use the standard audio equipment, which will be provided at the venue. The Eisteddfod Executive takes all care but no responsibility for music. Must have at least one back up. 33. The age of competitors for groups will be as at January 1, The Executive reserves the right to call upon any studio to furnish a birth certificate or copy thereof and to withhold any prize until such certificate has been furnished. 34. For any tapping, all members must have taps on shoes. No tapping on backing track. 35. For aggregates, in the event of a tie, a countback on placings will determine the winner. 36. No microphones to be used in any sections. 37. Open Age Groups may include semi-professional, professional, ex-professional and teachers. 38. Any competitor who attends dance classes for less than 15 hours per week may perform in the sections which have the classification restricted to non-full time students 39. No competitor is to perform anywhere other than the stage area. This includes entry, exits and absolutely NO jumping off the stage. 40. Inappropriate and suggestive movement, costuming and /or obscene language is not permitted. The adjudicator may comment and/or penalise. Page 12

14 Page 13 IMPORTANT INFORMATION By entering the Gold Coast Eisteddfod you agree to abide by the rules and regulations as outlined in this 2017 Syllabus. Gold Coast Eisteddfod s public liability does not comprehensively cover injury to performers therefore individuals and schools must ensure that they are adequately covered whilst performing or otherwise enter at their own risk. By agreeing, you automatically grant permission for digital images or photographs to be used for promotional or marketing purposes. If you do not agree please advise the Eisteddfod office in writing. Rules & Regulations pertaining to each section are outlined in this Syllabus and will not be repeated in the program. Changes to some rules may occur from year to year, therefore it is imperative that all instructions are read carefully. Disqualification may follow if rules are not observed. Time limits stated are maximum. Groups - minimum of 4 competitors. Age as at January 1, All competitors in group items must be within the stated age limits i.e 12 years & under no competitor may be more than 12 years old. Two complimentary Teachers Passes will be allocated to all dance studios who have entered group competition. These can be collected from the music table at the Arts Centre Gold Coast. Additional passes can be purchased for $5. Studios must limit the number of personnel assisting with costume changes. A person with adequate decision making authority must be in charge of each group at all times. Check in at music table on arrival. Studio heads must adhere to safe dance practice. There is to be NO rehearsing on the stage. For competitor safety - please do not choreograph items requiring group members to exit one side of the stage re-entering from the other side. If absolutely essential, the last wing must be used - not the backstage corridor. The use of glitter spray and hairspray may be a health hazard for some competitors. These must be used with great care in a well-ventilated area preferably in the open air. Competitors Passes are compulsory for all performers and must be visible at all times backstage and in the auditorium. These can be purchased for $10 at the venues. For Primary and Secondary School dance groups please note that competitors will not be admitted to the Theatre without either session ticket or competitor pass. Dance studios/schools may contact the office prior to the event to make arrangements for purchasing passes in bulk. Teachers please note: there will be no additions to program unless the omission is the fault of the Executive. Dressing areas are assigned to studios. We ask that only those who are performing be in the dressing areas and please be considerate and not monopolise the dressing areas if sharing. Dressing rooms are for competitors ONLY and not a lounge area for non-performers. All dressers backstage will be required to collect a wrist band from the admission desk in the foyer to identify them as authorised personnel. There is a separate dressing room available for adults assisting competitors if required. Studios are responsible for keeping their dressing space clean and rubbish free. Dressing rooms left in an untidy state will have a cleaning fee of $200 charged to the offending studios. While in the dressing rooms we ask you to respect other people's costumes, belongings and space. Mobile phones must be switched off at all times and cameras are not permitted in dressing rooms and backstage areas. Public areas are not to be utilised as change rooms. Competitors must change in their designated area only.

15 Absolutely no rehearsing in corridors or passageways. Dressing room doors must be closed at all times except for entry and exit. Competitors in groups must be supervised at all times. Competitors may compete twice only in group sections irrespective of how many studios they attend. Good quality music must be provided and handed in at the music desk in the foyer. No tapes or re-writable CD's - one item per device. Every care taken but no responsibility for loss of music. Please bring backup. Studios must carry a First Aid kit with their group and be prepared to assist competitors who choose to dance with a pre-existing injury. PLEASE NOTE TIME LIMIT CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. COPYRIGHT Gold Coast Eisteddfod is a member of A.E.S.A. (Association of Eisteddfod Societies of Australia) In 2017 all competitions including Eisteddfodau are subject to increased copyright fees. Due to this, a compulsory copyright fee will be added to applicable section entries. As a member of AESA, the Gold Coast Eisteddfod is covered by the copyright agreement offered to all members of this Association. Copyright covers APRA, AMCOS, ARIA & PPCA. DEFINITIONS HIP HOP: Routine that utilises Hip Hop/Breakdance or Rap movements. TAP: Any style or tempo of Tap. SLOW /WALTZ TAP: Must be Slow Tap movements, choreographed to slow/waltz tempo music. JAZZ: Previously known as Up-tempo modern - a routine using jazz technique and appropriate music. CLASSICAL BALLET: Must include classical steps and classical technique. LYRICAL: Previously known as Slow Modern slow controlled movement that demonstrates a close connection to and understanding of the music. Must demonstrate balance, flexibility and control. CONTEMPORARY: Interpretive dance using balance and control - contemporary style. SONG & DANCE: Routine must contain both singing & dancing. All performers must both sing & dance. Singing or vocals will not be permitted on backing track. However, we do allow for some backing vocals and full vocals on the dance section only. DEMI-CHARACTER: Classical ballet includes mime, acting, story-telling, and is set to music MUSICAL THEATRE: A dance item choreographed to music from a film or stage musical may include live singing - no lip synching allowed. Backing track must not contain vocals. CABARET: A floor show of dancing, singing, or other light entertainment VARIETY: Any style of dance that does not fall into any other category No Acrobatics or Musical Theatre if there is a section within the age group. Page 14

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17 AWARDS THE DANCE STUDIO ATTAINING THE HIGHEST AGGREGATE POINTS 13 YEARS & OVER RECEIVES $150 PLUS THE CAPEZIO AUSTRALIA TROPHY RUNNER-UP RECEIVES CITY OF GOLD COAST TROPHY THE DANCE STUDIO ATTAINING THE HIGHEST AGGREGATE POINTS 12 YEARS & UNDER RECEIVES $150 PLUS THE BENDIGO BANK TROPHY RUNNER-UP RECEIVES THE PAUL SHARRATT MEMORIAL TROPHY AGGREGATE FOR CLASSICAL DANCE GROUP - DANCE WEAR OZ TROPHY AGGREGATE FOR TAPPING GROUP - LIMELIGHT MULTIMEDIA TROPHY AGGREGATE FOR JAZZ GROUP - CAROL SULLIVAN TROPHY Places (First, Second, Third, will count for group aggregates. Points for aggregate will be allotted as follows: 1st - 5, 2nd - 4, 3rd - 3 Each Adjudicator will Award an Outstanding Performance/Achievement - KAY HORSEY TROPHIES - sponsored by FRIENDS OF THE ARTS CENTRE GOLD COAST The Adjudicator will award First, Second & Third places and may award Very Highly Commended & Highly Commended. CITY OF GOLD COAST Outstanding Achievement Awards Primary or Secondary School These Awards will go to Schools who have entered and performed in any section of each of the following genres - BAND/ORCHESTRAS, CHORAL AND SCHOOL DANCE CLUBS All Primary and Secondary Schools are automatically eligible if entering each of the above genres. When multiple entries are received from Schools, the highest placing only in each genre will apply. First: $1,500 Second: $1,000 Third: $500 Page 16

18 SECTIONS PLEASE NOTE TIME LIMIT CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS YEARS DG001 ANY STYLE OF DANCE 6 YEARS AND UNDER Sponsor: Abrakidazzle Play Centre Time Limit: 4 minutes Any Style of Dance Excluding Tap Entry Fee: $20.00 DG002 TAP OR SONG AND TAP - 6 YEARS AND UNDER Time Limit: 4 minutes Any Style of Tap or Song & Tap Entry Fee: $20.00 DG003 CLASSICAL, CHARACTER OR DEMI - CHARACTER - 8 YEARS AND UNDER DG004 CLASSICAL, CHARACTER OR DEMI - CHARACTER - 10 YEARS AND UNDER DG005 CLASSICAL, CHARACTER OR DEMI - CHARACTER - 12 YEARS AND UNDER DG006 CLASSICAL, CHARACTER OR DEMI-CHARACTER - 15 YEARS AND UNDER Time Limit: 4 minutes Sponsor: Danielle s Studio of Dance Entry Fee: $20.00 DG007 CLASSICAL, CHARACTER OR DEMI-CHARACTER - 20 YEARS AND UNDER Time Limit: 4 minutes Restricted to Non-Full Time Dance Students Entry Fee: $20.00 DG008 CLASSICAL, CHARACTER OR DEMI-CHARACTER - OPEN AGE Time Limit: 4 minutes Sponsor: Tutu Times Entry Fee: $22.00 DG009 CONTEMPORARY - 10 YEARS AND UNDER Sponsor: KOTB Performance Academy DG010 CONTEMPORARY - 12 YEARS AND UNDER Sponsor: Move Photography DG011 CONTEMPORARY - 15 YEARS AND UNDER Sponsor: LRDANCE DG012 CONTEMPORARY - 20 YEARS AND UNDER Time Limit: 4 minutes Restricted to Non-Full Time Dance Students Entry Fee: $20.00 DG013 CONTEMPORARY - OPEN AGE DG014 LYRICAL - 8 YEARS AND UNDER DG015 LYRICAL - 10 YEARS AND UNDER Sponsor: LRDANCE DG016 LYRICAL - 12 YEARS AND UNDER Sponsor: Dance Wear Oz DG017 LYRICAL - 15 YEARS AND UNDER DG018 LYRICAL - 20 YEARS AND UNDER Time Limit: 4 minutes Restricted to Non-Full Dance Students Entry Fee: $20.00 DG019 LYRICAL - OPEN AGE DG020 TAP - 8 YEARS AND UNDER DG021 TAP - 10 YEARS AND UNDER DG022 TAP - 12 YEARS AND UNDER Page 17

19 DG023 TAP - 15 YEARS AND UNDER DG024 TAP-- 20 YEARS AND UNDER Time Limit: 4 minutes Restricted to Non-Full Dance Students Entry Fee: $20.00 DG025 TAP - OPEN AGE Sponsor: Limelight Multimedia DG026 SONG AND TAP - 8 YEARS AND UNDER DG027 SONG AND TAP - 10 YEARS AND UNDER DG028 SONG AND TAP - 12 YEARS AND UNDER DG029 SONG AND TAP - 15 YEARS AND UNDER DG030 SONG AND TAP - 20 YEARS AND UNDER Time Limit: 4 minutes Restricted to Non-Full Dance Students Entry Fee: $20.00 DG031 SONG AND TAP - OPEN AGE DG032 SONG AND DANCE - EXCEPT TAP - 6 YEARS AND UNDER DG033 SONG AND DANCE - EXCEPT TAP - 8 YEARS AND UNDER DG034 SONG AND DANCE - EXCEPT TAP - 10 YEARS AND UNDER DG035 SONG AND DANCE - EXCEPT TAP - 12 YEARS AND UNDER DG036 SONG AND DANCE - EXCEPT TAP - 15 YEARS AND UNDER DG037 SONG AND DANCE - EXCEPT TAP - 20 YEARS AND UNDER Time Limit: 4 minutes Restricted to Non-Full Dance Students Entry Fee: $20.00 DG038 SONG AND DANCE - EXCEPT TAP - OPEN AGE DG039 MUSICAL THEATRE - 10 YEARS AND UNDER Sponsor: Theatre & Dance DG040 MUSICAL THEATRE - 12 YEARS AND UNDER Sponsor: Theatre & Dance DG041 MUSICAL THEATRE - 15 YEARS AND UNDER Sponsor: Global Dance Tours DG042 MUSICAL THEATRE - 20 YEARS AND UNDER Time Limit: 4 minutes Restricted to Non-Full Dance Students Entry Fee: $20.00 DG043 MUSICAL THEATRE - OPEN AGE Sponsor: Theatre & Dance DG044 VARIETY - 8 YEARS AND UNDER Any style of dance including Novelty, Acrobatics, Cheerleading and National. DG045 VARIETY - 10 YEARS AND UNDER Any style of dance including Novelty, Acrobatics, Cheerleading and National. Page 18

20 DG046 VARIETY - 12 YEARS AND UNDER Any style of dance including Novelty, Cheerleading and National, excluding Acrobatics & Musical Theatre DG047 VARIETY - 15 YEARS AND UNDER Any style of dance including Novelty, Acrobatics, Cheerleading and National. DG048 VARIETY - OPEN AGE Sponsor: Sheridan s Studio 1 Any style of dance including Novelty, Revuette, Dance Production, Cheerleading and National excluding Acrobatics & Musical Theatre. DG049 CABARET - OPEN AGE Time Limit: 4 minutes Not to include competitors under 15 years. Entry Fee: $22.00 DG050 ACROBATICS 12 YEARS AND UNDER DG051 ACROBATICS - OPEN AGE DG052 MATURE AND MOTIVATED Time Limit: 4 minutes Competitors must be 25 years and over. Entry Fee: $22.00 DG053 JAZZ LOCAL - 8 YEARS AND UNDER Studios where classes are conducted within the rateable boundary of City of Gold Coast. DG054 JAZZ LOCAL - 10 YEARS AND UNDER Studios where classes are conducted within the rateable boundary of City of Gold Coast. DG055 JAZZ LOCAL - 12 YEARS AND UNDER Studios where classes are conducted within the rateable boundary of City of Gold Coast. DG056 JAZZ LOCAL - 15 YEARS AND UNDER Sponsor: Sheridan s Studio 1 Studios where classes are conducted within the rateable boundary of City of Gold Coast. Restricted to non full-time dance students. DG057 JAZZ LOCAL - 20 YEARS AND UNDER Time Limit: 4 minutes Restricted to non full-time dance students Entry Fee: $20.00 Studios where classes are conducted within the rateable boundary of the City of Gold Coast.. DG058 JAZZ LOCAL - OPEN AGE Sponsor: Move Photography Time Limit: 4 minutes Restricted to non full-time dance students Entry Fee: $22.00 Studios where classes are conducted within the rateable boundary of City of Gold Coast. DG059 JAZZ VISITING - 8 YEARS AND UNDER DG060 JAZZ VISITING - 10 YEARS AND UNDER DG061 JAZZ VISITING - 12 YEARS AND UNDER DG062 JAZZ VISITING - 15 YEARS AND UNDER Sponsor: HD Secure Time Limit: 4 minutes Restricted to non full-time dance students Entry Fee: $20.00 DG063 JAZZ VISITING - 20 YEARS AND UNDER Time Limit: 4 minutes Restricted to non full-time dance students Entry Fee: $20.00 DG064 JAZZ VISITING - OPEN AGE Time Limit: 4 minutes Restricted to non full-time dance students Entry Fee: $22.00 Page 19

21 DG065 JAZZ - 8 YEARS AND UNDER Sponsor: Dance Technique DG066 JAZZ - 10 YEARS AND UNDER DG067 JAZZ - 12 YEARS AND UNDER DG068 JAZZ - 15 YEARS AND UNDER DG069 JAZZ 20 YEARS AND UNDER Time Limit: 4 minutes Restricted to non full-time dance students Entry Fee: $20.00 DG070 JAZZ - OPEN AGE DG071 ANY STYLE OF DANCE OR SONG AND DANCE - SMALL GROUP - 12 YEARS AND UNDER Time Limit: 4 minutes Excluding Lyrical/Contemporary Entry Fee: $20.00 Restricted to non full-time dance students. Maximum 12 competitors. DG072 ANY STYLE OF DANCE OR SONG AND DANCE - SMALL GROUPS - 20 YEARS AND UNDER Time Limit: 4 minutes Excluding Lyrical/Contemporary Entry Fee: $20.00 Restricted to non full-time dance students. Maximum 12 competitors. DG073 LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY - SMALL GROUP - 12 YEARS AND UNDER Restricted to non full-time dance students. Maximum 12 competitors. DG074 LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY - SMALL GROUP - 20 years AND UNDER Time Limit: 4 minutes Restricted to non full-time dance students Entry Fee: $20.00 Maximum 12 competitors. DG075 HIP HOP - 12 YEARS AND UNDER DG076 HIP HOP - 15 YEARS AND UNDER DG077 HIP HOP - 20 YEARS AND UNDER Time Limit: 4 minutes Restricted to non full-time dance students Entry Fee: $20.00 DG078 HIP HOP - OPEN AGE Sponsor: HD Secure DG079 PRIMARY SCHOOL ANY STYLE OF DANCE OR SONG AND DANCE - PREP TO YEAR 4 Sponsor: Move Photography Time Limit: 4 minutes STUDENTS MAY COMPETE TWICE Entry Fee: $30.00 DG080 PRIMARY SCHOOL RESTRICTED - ANY STYLE OF DANCE OR SONG AND DANCE - PREP TO YEAR 4 Sponsor: Move Photography Time Limit: 4 minutes STUDENTS MAY COMPETE TWICE Entry Fee: $30.00 Restricted to students who attend dance class at school only but may include students who attend only one outside class per week. DG081 PRIMARY SCHOOL - ANY STYLE OF DANCE OR SONG AND DANCE - PREP TO YEAR 6 Sponsor: Bendigo Bank Time Limit: 4 minutes STUDENTS MAY COMPETE TWICE. Entry Fee: $30.00 DG082 SECONDARY SCHOOL ANY STYLE OF DANCE OR SONG AND DANCE - excluding Hip Hop, Lyrical/Contemporary YEARS 7, 8 AND 9 Time Limit: 4 minutes Sponsor: The Gold Coast Private Hospital STUDENTS MAY COMPETE TWICE Entry Fee: $30.00 DG083 SECONDARY SCHOOL - HIP HOP YEARS 7, 8 AND 9 Page 20

22 Time Limit: 4 minutes Sponsor: The Gold Coast Private Hospital STUDENTS MAY COMPETE TWICE Entry Fee: $30.00 DG084 SECONDARY SCHOOL - LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY - YEARS 7, 8 AND 9 Time Limit: 4 minutes Sponsor: The Gold Coast Private Hospital STUDENTS MAY COMPLETE TWICE Entry Fee: $30.00 DG085 SECONDARY SCHOOL ANY STYLE OF DANCE OR SONG AND DANCE - excluding Hip Hop, Lyrical/Contemporary - YEARS 7 to 12 Time Limit: 4 minutes Sponsor: Dr Andrew Letchford: Orthopaedic Surgeon STUDENTS MAY COMPETE TWICE Entry Fee: $30.00 DG086 SECONDARY SCHOOL - HIP HOP YEARS 7 to 12 Time Limit: 4 minutes Sponsor: Dr Andrew Letchford: Orthopaedic Surgeon STUDENTS MAY COMPETE TWICE Entry Fee: $30.00 DG087 SECONDARY SCHOOL - LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY YEARS 7 to 12 Time Limit: 4 minutes Sponsor: Dr Andrew Letchford: Orthopaedic Surgeon STUDENTS MAY COMPETE TWICE Entry Fee: $30.00 Page 21

23 DANCE SOLOS ALBERT W ATERW AYS COMMUNITY CENTRE AUGUST 14 SEPTEMBER 1 CONVENORS Co-Ordinator - Nicci Wilson nicci@mwconstructions.com Co-Convenor & Repertoire Convenor - Christine Hanna channa4211@gmail.com Celtic Char Chase char@goldcoastirish.club ADJUDICATORS TELINA LEE, KEITH HAWLEY, KELII GRAUER REPERTOIRE HAO BIN CELTIC CHERIE HEARN ADCRG RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Unless otherwise stated, the Gold Coast Eisteddfod is for amateur performers only i.e. any person who does not derive nor has ever derived his or her main income or a substantial income as a teacher and/or performer in the particular category of performing arts for which he/she wishes to enter. 2. Competitors must be aware of copyright responsibilities. The Gold Coast Eisteddfod is in no way responsible for personal breach of copyright. If in doubt APRA & AMCOS may be contacted directly. 3. Entries close: May 5, To assist the office, please submit entries as early as possible online. Online payment will be by PayPal or direct debit. 4. Enter online at Late entries only accepted to May 12, 2017 at double the entry fee. For assistance in entering phone the Eisteddfod office on It is the responsibility of the entrants, teacher, parent or carer to list the correct section numbers on entry. The Executive accepts no responsibility for incorrect entries received. 6. Entry fees are not refundable unless the section is cancelled by the Executive. Or there is an error in Programing.. 7. Unless otherwise stated, any one item may be performed once only by a competitor during the Eisteddfod. 8. Time limits must be observed. These are the maximum - an item may be shorter than the limit but not exceed it. Should time limits be exceeded, the adjudicator will penalise. 9. The Executive reserves the right to cancel, combine or split any section/s. 10. The Executive reserves the right to appoint a new adjudicator should it be deemed necessary. 11. Unless there are at least four competitors in a section, only one prize will be awarded, unless the adjudicator decides otherwise. 12. Entrants are responsible for royalty payments if any. 13. The decision of the adjudicator is final. 14. Prompting, except by an adjudicator is not permitted. Page 22

24 15. Intending competitors who have been pupils of an adjudicator within six months prior to Eisteddfod start date will be ineligible to enter any section judged by the adjudicator. (Workshops excluded) 16. Unless specifically invited by the adjudicator, contact must not be made directly by teachers, competitors or parents. 17. Mobile phones must be switched off in backstage and change room areas at all venues. No cameras allowed in these areas. Mobile phones, cameras and video recorders are prohibited in The Arts Centre Gold Coast Theatre. In other venues, private videoing is permitted only by the parent/representative or teacher of competitor on stage. No photographs during a performance. 18. Any item having to withdraw after entering must notify the convenor as soon as possible to ensure smooth programming. 19. Competitors must be present at the beginning of the session as withdrawals may alter the order of appearance. Due to this, it is unwise to anticipate exact performance times. 20. Any protest or objection must be referred to the Convenor of the section within 30 minutes of the Adjudicator's decision. A protest will only be accepted from a competitor, the competitor's teacher or parent and must be received with a $50 fee. If the complaint is found to be valid, this fee will be refunded. In the case of a dispute arising in respect of the age of any competitor and his/her eligibility to appear in any age grouping, the Executive reserves the right to request a copy of the birth certificate of that competitor. Anonymous letters will NOT be considered. 21. Every care will be taken for competitors' safety, but the Executive will not be responsible for any injuries sustained by any competitor and or damage to property during the Eisteddfod. 22. Teachers please note - there will be no additions to the printed program unless the omission is the fault of the Executive. 23. The Executive has the right to amend the program at any time. 24. Competitors and/or winner's names and/or photographs may be used in the media. Should this not be appropriate the Eisteddfod office MUST BE notified. 25. Outstanding performers may be invited to participate in the Eisteddfod Musicale Sunday October 15 at 3 pm. 26. The Executive has the power to decide any question not contained in these rules and regulations. 27. Failure to comply wholly or partly with any of the rules and regulations may result in disqualification or the withholding of prizes. The decision of the Executive on any question or dispute shall be absolutely final. 28. All medals & trophies are provided by the Gold Coast Eisteddfod. 29. Competitors must change in their designated area - No public area to be used for changing. 30. The use of the house curtain is prohibited. 31. Props must be free standing and able to be quickly placed on the stage. No props that cause debris ie. talc powder, confetti, glitter or popping of balloons is allowed. 32. In duo & trio sections, competitors may perform twice in these sections with different partners in any one section. In duos & trios, the eldest performer must enter the relevant age section. 33. Competitors must use the standard audio equipment, which will be provided at the venue. The Eisteddfod Executive takes all care but no responsibility for music. All competitors must have at least one back up. 34. Should a competitor (12 years & under) leave the stage as a result of having forgotten their routine, they may be permitted to reappear. 35. No Tags will be played by audio operator. 36. No microphones to be used in any section. 37. No competitor is to perform anywhere other than the stage area. This includes entry, exits and absolutely NO jumping off the stage. 38. The age of the competitors for solos, duos and trios will be as at August 1, The Executive reserves the right to call upon any competitor or studio to furnish a birth certificate or copy thereof and to withhold any prize until such certificate has been furnished. 39. Entries will not be accepted for competitors outside their age group. Page 23

25 40. Inappropriate and suggestive movement, costuming and /or obscene language is not permitted. The Adjudicator may comment and/or penalise. IMPORTANT INFORMATION By entering the Gold Coast Eisteddfod you agree to abide by the rules and regulations as outlined in this 2017 Syllabus. Gold Coast Eisteddfod s public liability does not comprehensively cover injury to performers therefore individuals and schools must ensure that they are adequately covered whilst performing or otherwise enter at their own risk. By agreeing, you automatically grant permission for digital images or photographs to be used for promotional or marketing purposes. If you do not agree please advise the Eisteddfod office in writing. Rules & Regulations pertaining to each section are outlined in this Syllabus and will not be repeated in the program. Changes to some rules may occur from year to year, therefore it is imperative that all instructions are read carefully. Disqualification may follow if rules are not observed. Time limits stated are maximum allowed. Health and safety regulations require the Gold Coast Eisteddfod to adhere to rules regarding competitors' safety. In keeping with Child Protection policy all dressers backstage will be required to collect a wrist band from the admission desk in the foyer to identify them as authorised personnel. Cameras are not permitted and mobile phones must be switched off at all times in dressing rooms and backstage areas. Competitors must change in dressing rooms and public areas are not be utilised as change rooms. Absolutely no rehearsing in corridors, passageways or on stage. Good quality music must be provided. No tapes or re-writable CD's - one item per device. Every care taken but no responsibility for loss of music. Please bring backup. No tags will be played by audio operator. The use of glitter spray and hairspray maybe a health hazard for some competitors. These must be used with great care in a well ventilated area preferably in the open air. Competitors Passes are compulsory for all entrants and must be visible at all times. These can be purchased at the door at the Arts Centre Gold Coast and Albert Waterways Community Centre. Competitors will not be admitted to the auditorium without a visible Competitor Pass. Competitor passes are not available online when entering. COPYRIGHT Gold Coast Eisteddfod is a member of A.E.S.A. (Association of Eisteddfod Societies of Australia) In 2017 all competitions including Eisteddfodau are subject to increased copyright fees. Due to this, a compulsory copyright fee will be added to applicable section entries. As a member of AESA, the Gold Coast Eisteddfod is covered by the copyright agreement offered to all members of this Association. Copyright covers APRA, AMCOS, ARIA & PPCA. Page 24

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27 AWARDS GRAND CHAMPION: ENTER SENIOR OR JUNIOR CHAMPION TO BE ELIGIBLE. NO ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE REQUIRED HOWEVER, the competitor must compete in at least 6 solo sections not including Repertoire, Championships & Improvisation. Points will be awarded as follows - First - 10, Second - 6, Third 4 THE GRAND CHAMPION (12 Years & under) $100 plus THE ROMA BLAIR MEMORIAL STATUETTE donated by THE DANCERS MARKET and a photo shoot by MOVE PHOTOGRAPHY RUNNER UP to Grand Champion (12 Years & under) will receive a Statuette donated by THE DANCERS MARKET THE GRAND CHAMPION (13 Years & over) $100 plus THE ROMA BLAIR MEMORIAL STATUETTE donated by THE DANCERS MARKET and portrait donated by REGINA KING PHOTOGRAPHY RUNNER UP to Grand Champion (13 Years & over) will receive a Statuette donated by THE DANCERS MARKET MOST PROMISING CLASSICAL DANCER (13 Years & over) THE AUDREY BUCHANAN-QUERRUELL MEMORIAL TROPHY Sponsor: THE PERRING FAMILY MOST PROMISING CLASSICAL DANCER (12 Years & under) LILY SPENCER TROPHY Sponsor - CHRISTINE SPENCER MOST PROMISING DANCER (12 Years & under) THE KAREN OWEN MEMORIAL TROPHY Sponsor - GWEN HIGGS MOST PROMISING DANCER (13 Years & over) THE AMANDA PROSSER MEMORIAL TROPHY Sponsor MOVE DANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MOST OUTSTANDING CLASSICAL DANCER (13 years & over) KATHLEEN GORHAM OBE MEMORIAL TROPHY Sponsor Hit90.9 Sea FM MOST PROMISING TAPPER (12 Years & under) - DREW ANTHONY AWARD MOST PROMISING TAPPER (13 Years & over) - CHRISTOPHER HORSEY AWARD MOST PROMISING JAZZ DANCER (12 Years & under) - KAY HORSEY AWARD MOST PROMISING JAZZ DANCER (13 Years & over) Sponsor - STAGES PHYSIOTHERAPY MOST OUTSTANDING SONG & DANCE ITEM (12 Years & under) Hit90.9 Sea FM TROPHY MOST OUTSTANDING SONG & DANCE ITEM (13 Years & over) - NOLA CRILLEY MEMORIAL TROPHY MOST ENTERTAINING SOLO (12 Years & under) - JUDY MOUNT MEMORIAL AWARD Page 26

28 MOST ENTERTAINING SOLO (13 Years & over) - JOAN YUILE MEMORIAL AWARD Sponsor - DR ANDREW LETCHFORD: ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON EXCELLENCE IN TAP AWARD - JUNIOR (Tap Shoes from the Capezio Australian Range) Sponsor - TAPATAK OZ & CAPEZIO EXCELLENCE IN TAP AWARD - SENIOR (Tap Shoes from the Capezio Australian Range) Sponsor - TAPATAK OZ & CAPEZIO EXCELLENCE IN CLASSICAL AWARD JUNIOR (Gift Voucher from MDM Dancewear) Sponsor - MDM Dancewear EXCELLENCE IN CLASSICAL AWARD SENIOR (Gift Voucher from MDM Dancewear) Sponsor - MDM Dancewear ADJUDICATORS ENCOURAGEMENT AWARDS - 5 x 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTIONS TO DANCE TRAIN MAGAZINE Sponsor - DANCE TRAIN MAGAZINE GOLD COAST AIRPORT ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT Competitors aged 16 to 20 years as at August 1, 2017 are invited to apply for the Artistic Development Grant if they have won either two age sections or one championship section. Entrants to complete a written application after which ONE performer will be chosen to receive the $500 Grant. Recipient must be available to meet with and perform for the judging panel together with other genre winners on the morning of October 15 prior to The Musicale following which the winner will receive an additional $2,500 Grant and Runner Up an additional $1,500 Grant. Winner will then perform at the The Musicale Concert. The adjudicator will award First, Second & Third places and may award Very Highly Commended & Highly Commended. SOLOS VENUE Albert Waterways Community Centre Page 27

29 DEFINITIONS HIP HOP: Routine that utilises Hip Hop, Breakdance or Rap movements. TAP: Any style or tempo of Tap. SLOW/WALTZ TAP: Must be slow tap movements, choreographed to slow/waltz tempo music. JAZZ: Previously known as Up Tempo Modern- a routine using Jazz technique and appropriate music. CLASSICAL BALLET: Must include Classical steps and technique. LYRICAL: Previously known as Slow Modern - slow controlled movement that demonstrates a close connection to and understanding of the music. Must demonstrate balance, flexibility and control. CONTEMPORARY: Interpretive dance using balance and control - Contemporary style. SONG & DANCE: Routine must contain both singing & dancing. Singing or vocals not permitted on backing track. However, we do allow for some backing vocals and full vocals on the dance section only. DEMI-CHARACTER: Classical ballet includes mime, acting, story-telling, and is set to music NATIONAL: A traditional dance of a country. IMPROVISATION: Adjudicator will supply appropriate music. Class clothes to be worn. VARIETY: Any style of dance that does not fall into any other category. MUSICAL THEATRE - A dance item choreographed to music from a film or stage musical may include live singing - no lip synching allowed. Backing track must not contain vocals. Page 28

30 Page 29 SECTIONS D001 RESTRICTED - ANY STYLE OF DANCE OR SONG & DANCE - 6 YEARS & UNDER For competitors who have not been placed in any section at any dance competition as at January 1, Competitors may not repeat dance in any other section, nor may they enter championships. D002 RESTRICTED - ANY STYLE OF DANCE OR SONG & DANCE - 7 YEARS For competitors who have not been placed in any section at any dance competition as at January 1, Competitors may not repeat dance in any other section, nor may they enter championships. D003 RESTRICTED - ANY STYLE OF DANCE OR SONG & DANCE - 8 YEARS For competitors who have not been placed in any section at any dance competition as at January 1, Competitors may not repeat dance in any other section, nor may they enter championships. D004 RESTRICTED - ANY STYLE OF DANCE OR SONG & DANCE - 9 YEARS For competitors who have not been placed in any section at any dance competition as at January 1, Competitors may not repeat dance in any other section, nor may they enter championships. D005 RESTRICTED - ANY STYLE OF DANCE OR SONG & DANCE - 10 YEARS For competitors who have not been placed in any section at any dance competition as at January 1, Competitors may not repeat dance in any other section, nor may they enter championships D006 RESTRICTED - ANY STYLE OF DANCE OR SONG & DANCE - 11 YEARS For competitors who have not been placed in any section at any dance competition as at January 1, Competitors may not repeat dance in any other section, nor may they enter championships. D007 RESTRICTED - ANY STYLE OF DANCE OR SONG & DANCE - 12 YEARS For competitors who have not been placed in any section at any dance competition as at. January 1, Competitors may not repeat dance in any other section, nor may they enter championships. D008 RESTRICTED - ANY STYLE OF DANCE OR SONG & DANCE - 13 to 15 YEARS For competitors who have not been placed in any section at any dance competition as at January 1, Competitors may not repeat dance in any other section, nor may they enter championships. D009 RESTRICTED - ANY STYLE OF DANCE OR SONG & DANCE - 16 to 20 YEARS For competitors who have not been placed in any section at any dance competition as at January 1, Competitors may not repeat dance in any other section, nor may they enter championships. D010 ANY STYLE OF DANCE PETITE - 5 YEARS & UNDER Nursery Rhyme or Own Choice. D011 CLASSICAL OR DEMI CHARACTER - 5 YEARS & UNDER D012 JAZZ OR TAP - 5 YEARS & UNDER D013 ANY STYLE OF DANCE - 6 YEARS Excluding Jazz and Tap Time Limit: 3 minute Entry Fee: $12.00 D014 ANY STYLE OF DANCE - 7 YEARS Excluding Jazz and Tap

31 D015 CLASSICAL OR DEMI CHARACTER - 6 YEARS Sponsor: Move Photography D016 CLASSICAL OR DEMI CHARACTER - 7 YEARS Time Limit: 3 minute Entry Fee: $12.00 D017 CLASSICAL BALLET - 8 YEARS D018 CLASSICAL BALLET - 9 YEARS D019 CLASSICAL BALLET 10 YEARS D020 CLASSICAL BALLET - 11 YEARS D021 CLASSICAL BALLET - 12 YEARS D022 CLASSICAL BALLET - 13 YEARS D023 CLASSICAL BALLET - 14 YEARS D024 CLASSICAL BALLET - 15 YEARS Sponsor: Gold Coast Airport D025 CLASSICAL BALLET - 16 to 20 YEARS D026 DEMI-CHARACTER - 8 YEARS D027 DEMI-CHARACTER - 9 YEARS D028 DEMI-CHARACTER - 10 YEARS D029 DEMI-CHARACTER - 11 YEARS D030 DEMI-CHARACTER - 12 YEARS D031 DEMI-CHARACTER - 13 YEARS D032 DEMI-CHARACTER - 14 & 15 YEARS D033 DEMI-CHARACTER - 16 TO 20 YEARS D034 NATIONAL - 20 YEARS & UNDER D035 LYRICAL - 8 YEARS & UNDER D036 LYRICAL - 9 YEARS D037 LYRICAL - 10 YEARS D038 LYRICAL - 11 YEARS D039 LYRICAL - 12 YEARS Page 30

32 D040 LYRICAL - 13 YEARS D041 LYRICAL - 14 YEARS Sponsor: Move Photography D042 LYRICAL - 15 YEARS D043 LYRICAL - 16 to 20 YEARS D044 JAZZ - 6 YEARS D045 JAZZ - 7 YEARS D046 JAZZ - 8 YEARS D047 JAZZ - 9 YEARS D048 JAZZ - 10 YEARS D049 JAZZ - 11 YEARS D050 JAZZ - 12 YEARS D051 JAZZ - 13 YEARS D052 JAZZ - 14 YEARS D053 JAZZ - 15 YEARS D054 JAZZ - 16 TO 20 YEARS D055 CONTEMPORARY - 8 YEARS & UNDER D056 CONTEMPORARY - 9 YEARS D057 CONTEMPORARY - 10 YEARS D058 CONTEMPORARY - 11 YEARS D059 CONTEMPORARY - 12 YEARS D060 CONTEMPORARY - 13 YEARS D061 CONTEMPORARY - 14 YEARS D062 CONTEMPORARY - 15 YEARS D063 CONTEMPORARY - 16 to 20 YEARS Page 31

33 D064 TAP - 6 YEARS D065 TAP - 7 YEARS Time Limit: 3 minute Entry Fee: $12.00 D066 TAP - 8 YEARS D067 TAP - 9 YEARS D068 TAP - 10 YEARS D069 TAP - 11 YEARS D070 TAP - 12 YEARS D071 TAP - 13 to 15 YEARS D072 TAP - 16 to 20 YEARS D073 SLOW/WALTZ TAP - 10 YEARS & UNDER D074 SLOW/WALTZ TAP - 11 & 12 YEARS D075 SLOW/WALTZ TAP - 13 to 15 YEARS D076 SLOW/WALTZ TAP - 16 to 20 YEARS D077 SPEED TAP - 10 YEARS & UNDER D078 SPEED TAP - 11 & 12 YEARS D079 SPEED TAP - 13 to 15 YEARS D080 SPEED TAP - 16 to 20 YEARS D081 SONG AND TAP - 8 YEARS & UNDER Time Limit: 4 minutes Entry Fee: $12.00 D082 SONG AND TAP - 9 & 10 YEARS Time Limit: 4 minutes Entry Fee: $12.00 D083 SONG AND TAP - 11 & 12 YEARS Time Limit: 4 minutes Entry Fee: $12.00 D084 SONG AND TAP or SONG AND DANCE- 13 to 15 YEARS Time Limit: 4 minutes Entry Fee: $12.00 D085 SONG AND TAP -or SONG AND DANCE 16 to 20 YEARS Time Limit: 4 minutes Entry Fee: $12.00 D086 ACROBATICS - 12 YEARS & UNDER Sponsor: Greta Brinsley D087 ACROBATICS - 13 TO 15 YEARS Sponsor: Greta Brinsley D088 ACROBATICS - 16 TO 20 YEARS Sponsor: Greta Brinsley Page 32

34 D089 HIP HOP - 10 YEARS & UNDER D090 HIP HOP 11 & 12 YEARS D091 HIP HOP - 13 to 15 YEARS D092 HIP HOP - 16 to 20 YEARS D093 SONG AND DANCE EXCEPT TAP - 8 YEARS & UNDER Time Limit: 4 minutes Entry Fee: $12.00 D094 SONG AND DANCE EXCEPT TAP - 9 YEARS Time Limit: 4 minutes Entry Fee: $12.00 D095 SONG AND DANCE EXCEPT TAP - 10 YEARS Time Limit: 4 minutes Entry Fee: $12.00 D096 SONG AND DANCE EXCEPT TAP - 11 YEARS Time Limit: 4 minutes Entry Fee: $12.00 D097 SONG AND DANCE EXCEPT TAP - 12 YEARS Time Limit: 4 minutes Entry Fee: $12.00 D098 VARIETY - 10 YEARS & UNDER May include Novelty, Musical Theatre D099 VARIETY 11 & 12 YEARS Sponsor: Stages Physiotherapy May include Novelty, Musical Theatre D100 VARIETY - 13 to 15 YEARS May include Novelty, Musical Theatre D101 VARIETY - 16 to 20 YEARS Sponsor: Dance Tech Time Limit: 3 minutes May include Cabaret, Novelty, Musical Theatre Entry Fee: $12.00 D102 IMPROVISATION - JAZZ 12 YEARS & UNDER Class attire Entry Fee: $12.00 D103 IMPROVISATION - JAZZ 13 to 15 YEARS Class attire Entry Fee: $12.00 D104 IMPROVISATION - JAZZ 16 to 20 YEARS Class attire Entry Fee: $12.00 D105 IMPROVISATION - CLASSICAL 12 YEARS & UNDER Class attire Entry Fee: $12.00 D106 IMPROVISATION - CLASSICAL 13 to 15 YEARS Class attire Entry Fee: $12.00 D107 IMPROVISATION - CLASSICAL 16 to 20 YEARS Class attire Entry Fee: $12.00 D108 IMPROVISATION - TAP 12 YEARS & UNDER Class attire Entry Fee: $12.00 D109 IMPROVISATION - TAP 13 to 15 YEARS Class attire Entry Fee: $12.00 D110 IMPROVISATION - TAP 16 to 20 YEARS Class attire Entry Fee: $12.00 D0111 STUDENT OWN CHOREOGRAPHY 13 to 15 YEARS D0112 STUDENT OWN CHOREOGRAPHY 16 to 20 YEARS Page 33

35 D113 REPERTOIRE - 13 and 14 YEARS - Sponsored by: Amanda Bollinger, Dance Desire & Gold Coast Airport D114 REPERTOIRE - 15 to 20 YEARS - Sponsored by: Amanda Bollinger, Dance Desire & Gold Coast Airport Final Time Limit: 5 minutes total Entry Fee: $26.00 Entrants for both D113 & D114 must have performed in a classical solo and a contrasting style section to be eligible with female competitors enpointe in classical. The previous year s winner may not enter. It is compulsory for Competitors to participate in the open classical class on stage. Entrants will then perform one of the repertoire pieces listed below. Accurate interpretation, costuming and music taken into account. Russian or Western versions may be performed. Six finalists will then be chosen to take part in the final to be held at the Arts Centre, Gold Coast. Finalists will repeat their repertoire piece and a contrasting solo of not more than 2 ½ minutes. This dance may have been performed previously in the Eisteddfod. Final Prizes: D113:Junior Repertoire 1 st Place, $200 + Medal + $150 Dance Desire Gift Certificate, 2 nd Place, $100 + Medal + $100 Dance Desire Gift Certificate, 3 rd Place, $50 + Medal + $50 Dance Desire Gift Certificate Final Prizes: D114:Senior Repertoire 1 st Place, $300 + Medal + $150 Dance Desire Gift Certificate, 2 nd Place, $200 + Medal + $100 Dance Desire Gift Certificate, 3 rd Place, $100 + Medal + $50 Dance Desire Gift Certificate REPERTOIRE PIECES FOR D113 & D114 Girls Variation: La Bayadere: 1st, 2nd or 3rd soloist variations (Kingdom of the Shades), Gamzatti Variation from Grand Pas de Deux, Coppelia: Swanhildas Entrance, Swanhildas Variation Act 3, Dawn Variation Act 3, Prayer Variation Act 3 Don Quixote: Kitri s Entrance, Kitri s Variation Act 2, Queen of the Dryads Act 2, Cupid Variation Act 2, Kitri s Variation Act 3, Bridesmaid Solo Flower Festival in Genzano, Pas de deux first Variation Giselle: Giselle s Variation Act 1 Nutcracker: Sugar Plum Fairy Act 2 (with or without coda) Sleeping Beauty, Aurora s Variation Act 1, Aurora s Variation Act 3, Any Fairy Variation, Pas de Trois solos, Bluebird Raymonda any style Columbine Solo from Harlequinade Boys Variation: La Bayadere: Golden Idol Variation Coppelia: Franzs s Variation Act 3 Le Corsaire: Male Variation Don Quixote: Basillo s Variation Act 3 Giselle: Prince Albrecht Variation Act 11, Peasant Pas de deux with coda Act 1 Nutcracker: Grand Pas de deux Variation (Tarantella) Paquita: Male Variation Raymonda: Jean De Brienne Variation Act 3 Sleeping Beauty: Prince Desire s Variation Act 3, Blue Bird Variation Act 3 Swan Lake: Pas de Trois, Act 1, Seigfrieds Variation, Act 3 La Sylphide: James Variation, Act 1, Les Sylphide: Male Variation Page 34

36 D115 TAP DUO OR TRIO - 10 YEARS & UNDER D116 TAP DUO OR TRIO - 12 YEARS & UNDER D117 TAP DUO OR TRIO - 15 YEARS & UNDER D118 TAP DUO OR TRIO - 20 YEARS & UNDER D119 JAZZ DUO OR TRIO - 8 YEARS & UNDER Sponsor: HD Secure D120 JAZZ DUO OR TRIO - 10 YEARS & UNDER D121 JAZZ DUO OR TRIO - 12 YEARS & UNDER D122 JAZZ DUO OR TRIO 15 YEARS & UNDER D123 JAZZ DUO OR TRIO - 20 YEARS & UNDER D124 CLASSICAL BALLET, DEMI CHARACTER, CONTEMPORARY OR LYRICAL DUO OR TRIO - 12 YEARS & UNDER D125 CLASSICAL BALLET, DEMI CHARACTER, CONTEMPORARY OR LYRICAL DUO OR TRIO - 15 YEARS & UNDER D126 CLASSICAL BALLET, DEMI CHARACTER, CONTEMPORARY OR LYRICAL DUO OR TRIO - 20 YEARS & UNDER D127 SONG & DANCE DUO OR TRIO - 12 YEARS & UNDER D128 ANY STYLE DUO OR TRIO EXCLUDING TAP, JAZZ- 10 YEARS & UNDER D129 ANY STYLE DUO OR TRIO EXCLUDING TAP, JAZZ, CLASSICAL, DEMI, CONTEMPORARY OR LYRICAL- 12 YEARS & UNDER D130 ANY STYLE DUO OR TRIO EXCLUDING TAP, JAZZ, CLASSICAL, DEMI, CONTEMPORARY OR LYRICAL - 14 YEARS & UNDER D131 ANY STYLE DUO OR TRIO EXCLUDING TAP, JAZZ, CLASSICAL, DEMI, CONTEMPORARY OR LYRICAL - 20 YEARS & UNDER D132 PETITE CHAMPIONSHIP - 7 YEARS & UNDER Time Limit: 3 minutes Entry Fee: $22.00 Any Style of Dance or Song & Dance - one item ONLY. Competitors must have competed in two other solo sections. Page 35

37 D133 JUNIOR CLASSICAL CHAMPIONSHIP - 12 YEARS & UNDER Sponsor: Dance Desire Time Limit: 3 minutes each Entry Fee: $22.00 Two dances to be performed (a) Classical Ballet & (b) Character, Demi Character or Contemporary. Competitors must appear in both their classical and demi-character or contemporary solos to be eligible. Prizes: 1 st - $25 Dance Desire Gift Certificate, 2 nd - $15 Dance Desire Gift Certificate, 3 rd -$10 Dance Desire Gift Certificate plus trophies D134 INTERMEDIATE CLASSICAL CHAMPIONSHIP - 13 to 15 YEARS Sponsor: Dance Desire Time Limit: 3 minutes each Entry Fee: $22.00 Two dances to be performed (a) Classical Ballet & (b) Character, Demi Character or Contemporary.. Competitors must appear in both their classical and demi-character or contemporary solos to be eligible. Prizes: 1 st - $30 Dance Desire Gift Certificate, 2 nd - $20 Dance Desire Gift Certificate, 3 rd - $15 Dance Desire Gift Certificate plus trophies D135 SENIOR CLASSICAL CHAMPIONSHIP - 16 to 20 YEARS Time Limit: 3 minutes each Entry Fee: $22.00 Two dances to be performed (a) Classical Ballet & (b) Character, Demi Character or Contemporary.. Competitors must appear in both their classical and demi-character or contemporary solos to be eligible. Prizes: 1 st $50, 2 nd $30 and 3 rd $20 plus trophies D136 JUNIOR JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIP - 12 YEARS & UNDER Sponsor: Dance Desire Time Limit: 3 minutes each Entry Fee: $22.00 Two dances to be performed. Must show two different tempos (a) Lyrical or Contemporary & (b) Jazz. Competitors must appear in Jazz and Lyrical or Contemporary solos to be eligible. Prizes: 1 st - $25 Dance Desire Gift Certificate, 2 nd - $15 Dance Desire Gift Certificate, 3 rd -$10 Dance Desire Gift Certificate plus trophies D137 INTERMEDIATE JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIP - 13 to 15 YEARS Sponsor: Dance Desire Time Limit: 3 minutes each Entry Fee: $22.00 Two dances to be performed. Must show two different tempos (a) Lyrical or Contemporary & (b) Jazz. Competitors must appear in Jazz and Lyrical or Contemporary solos, to be eligible. Prizes: 1 st - $30 Dance Desire Gift Certificate, 2 nd - $20 Dance Desire Gift Certificate, 3 rd - $15 Dance Desire Gift Certificate plus trophies D138 SENIOR JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIP - 16 to 20 YEARS Time Limit: 3 minutes each Entry Fee: $22.00 Two dances to be performed. Must show two different tempos (a) Lyrical or Contemporary & (b) Jazz. Competitors must appear in Jazz and Lyrical or Contemporary solos to be eligible. Prizes: 1 st $50, 2 nd $30 and 3 rd $20 plus trophies D139 JUNIOR TAP CHAMPIONSHIP - 12 YEARS & UNDER Sponsor: Dance Desire Time Limit: 3 minutes each Entry Fee: $22.00 Two dances to be performed to show different tempos (a) Slow & (b) Speed. Competitors must appear in Tap Solo and Waltz or Speed solos to be eligible. Prizes: 1 st - $25 Dance Desire Gift Certificate, 2 nd - $15 Dance Desire Gift Certificate, 3 rd -$10 Dance Desire Gift Certificate plus trophies D140 INTERMEDIATE TAP CHAMPIONSHIP - 13 to 15 YEARS Sponsor: Dance Desire Time Limit: 3 minutes each Entry Fee: $22.00 Two dances to be performed to show different tempos (a) Slow & (b) Speed. Competitors must appear in Tap Solo and Waltz or Speed solos to be eligible. Prizes: 1 st - $30 Dance Desire Gift Certificate, 2 nd - $20 Dance Desire Gift Certificate, 3 rd - $15 Dance Desire Gift Certificate plus trophies D141 SENIOR TAP CHAMPIONSHIP - 16 to 20 YEARS Time Limit: 3 minutes each Entry Fee: $22.00 Two dances to be performed to show different tempos a) Slow & (b) Speed. Competitors must appear in Tap Solo and Waltz or Speed solos to be eligible. Prizes: 1 st $50, 2 nd $30 and 3 rd $20 plus trophies Page 36

38 D142 JUNIOR SONG & DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP - 12 YEARS & UNDER Sponsor: Dance Desire One item to be performed - soft shoe or tap. Competitors must appear in any one Song & Dance Solo and one other solo section to be eligible. Prizes: 1 st - $25 Dance Desire Gift Certificate, 2 nd - $15 Dance Desire Gift Certificate, 3 rd -$10 Dance Desire Gift Certificate plus trophies D143 INTERMEDIATE SONG & DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP - 13 to 15 YEARS Entry Fee: $22.00 Time Limit: 4 minutes Sponsor: Dance Desire One item to be performed - soft shoe or tap. Competitors must appear in any one Song & Dance Solo section and one other solo section to be eligible. Prizes: 1 st - $30 Dance Desire Gift Certificate, 2 nd - $20 Dance Desire Gift Certificate, 3 rd - $15 Dance Desire Gift Certificate plus trophies D144 SENIOR SONG & DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP - 15 to 20 YEARS One item to be performed - soft shoe or tap. Competitors must appear in any one Song & Dance Solo section and one other solo section to be eligible. Prizes: 1 st $50, 2 nd $30 and 3 rd $20 plus trophies D145 JUNIOR GRAND CHAMPION - 12 YEARS & UNDER See Prizes under Awards Sponsor: Dancers Market To be eligible competitors must enter & perform in at least 6 solo sections Entry Fee: $10.00 D146 SENIOR GRAND CHAMPION - 13 to 20 YEARS See Prizes under Awards Sponsor: Dancers Market To be eligible competitors must enter & perform in at least 6 solo sections Entry Fee: $10.00 Page 37

39 CELTIC DANCE - IRISH ALBERT W ATERW AYS COMMUNITY CENTRE AUGUST 19 & 20 CONVENOR Char Chase char@goldcoastirish.club ADJUDICATOR Cherie Hearn ADCRG ENTRY FEES SOLO: $ 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS: $20 Entry is online RULES AND REGULATIONS - AWARDS The Adjudicator will award First, Second & Third places and may award Very Highly Commended & Highly Commended. SECTIONS BEGINNERS Dances Reel, Light Jig, Single Jig, Slip Jig, Heavy Jig Ages 7 years & Under, 8 years, 9 years, 10 years, 11 years & Over PRIMARY Dances Reel, Slip Jig, Light Jig, Single Jig, Heavy Jig,Traditional Set Dance in Jig Timing Ages 8 years & Under, 9 years, 10 years, 11 years & Over INTERMEDIATE Dances Reel, Slip Jig, Heavy Jig, Traditional Set Dance in Hornpipe timing Ages 8years & Under, 9 years, 10 years, 11 years, 12 years, 13 years, 14 years & Over OPEN Dances Reel, Slip Jig, Heavy Jig, Hornpipe, Traditional Set Dance (own choice) Ages 8 years & Under, 9 & 10 years, 11 & 12 years, 13 & 14 years, 15 & Over CHAMPIONSHIP Dances Offered Light Choice, Heavy Choice, Own Choice Set Dance (If a musician is not available all Music for Own Choice Sets must be supplied by competitor on CD or MP3) Ages 8 years & Under, 9 & 10 years, 11 & 12 years, 13 & 14 years, 15 & 16 years, 17 years & Over Page 38

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