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1 THE CITY OF ORANGE EISTEDDFOD SOCIETY INC. Proud Members of The Association of Eisteddfod Societies of Australia Inc. SYLLABUS 2016 LEARN & GROW THROUGH PERFORMANCE EISTEDDFOD DATES: 1st August 2nd September 2016 DANCE SECTIONS ORANGE CIVIC THEATRE CNR BYNG STREET & LORDS PLACE, ORANGE BABY GROUPS 7 th August, 2016 SOLOS 8th August to 21st August, 2016 GROUPS WEEKEND 13th & 14th August, 2016 ORANGE FUNCTION CENTRE EYLES STREET, ORANGE SCHOOL GROUP SECTIONS Friday, 12th August 2016 ADJUDICATORS: Lindi Walley (Juniors & Groups) & Lesley Scott (Seniors & Groups) Featuring: Betty Keirnan Memorial Ballet Scholarship $2000 Jazz Scholarship $1000 Kea Videos/Orange Rotary Tap Scholarship $1000 Kingfisher School Gear Senior Local Scholarship $600 Scott Camery Welding Intermediate Local Scholarship $400 Johnson Family Junior Local Scholarship $300 Johnson Family Sub-Junior Local Scholarship $200 Entries close 29th May 2016 Please note: NO Late Entries will be accepted. No responsibility for lost entries. PO BOX 8556 ORANGE NSW 2800 Please note: Entries can be made on-line at

2 DANCE DATES BABY GROUPS 7 th August, 2016 SOLOS 8th August 2016 to 21st August 2016 GROUPS WEEKEND Friday eve 12th (if necessary), 13th & 14th August 2016 DANCE CONTACTS Carol Smithers Paulette Cox Michele Marriott Jenny Marsh Glenys Paterson Jenny Kain Meagan Cooper Lisa Collins Madeline Fisher ENTRIES CLOSE: 29th May, Please note: NO LATE ENTRIES ENTRIES TO BE ADDRESSED TO: DANCE ENTRY SECRETARY PO BOX 8556 ORANGE NSW 2800 Enquiries can also be made by ing: oge_eisteddfod@msn.com OFFICE BEARERS 2016 President Helen Croke Vice-President Carol Smithers /Margaret Williams Minutes Secretary Ruth Harrison Correspondence Secretary Sue Tallis Entry Secretaries - Dance Carol Smithers, - V & I Janelle Gibson - S & D Helen Croke Treasurer Janelle Gibson Publicity Jenny Kain, Meaghan Cooper Promotions Jenny Marsh Patrons Mayor Councillor John Davis Auditor Leanne Boss Public Officer Janelle Gibson Committee Members Dance Speech/Drama Vocal/Instrumental Carol Smithers, Paulette Cox,, Jenny Marsh, Jenny Kain, Glenys Paterson, Meagan Cooper, Michele Marriot, Lisa Collins, Madeleine Fisher Helen Croke, Sandra MacQueen, Meredie Wright, Kristene Smith Margaret Williams, Ruth Harrison, Sue Tallis, Janelle Gibson The Eisteddfod Committee wants to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all sponsors, donors and volunteer helpers for their great assistance in the success of our Eisteddfod. Thanks also Michelle Pearce, Liz Kenney, Peter Telford of Orange Civic Theatre, John Harvey, Orange Function Centre & Donna Riles, Director, Orange Regional Conservatorium.

3 PRIZE MONEY & ENTRY FEES DANCE SECTIONS SECTION ENTRY 1 st Place 2 nd Place 3 rd Place Solos - 12yrs & under $6.00 Medal Medal Medal Solos yrs $7.00 $20 $15 $10 Solos 15yrs/Open $8.00 $40 $30 $20 Duo/Trio - 12yrs & under $8.00 Medal Medal Medal Duo/Trio Open $10.00 $40 $30 $20 Groups Baby 5yrs & under $12.00 All competitors will receive a Certificate Groups 12yrs & under $12.00 $50+Banner $30+ Banner $20+ Banner Groups 14yrs & under $13.00 $60+ Banner $40+ Banner $25+ Banner Groups Open/15yrs&over $17.00 $80+ Banner $50+ Banner $30+ Banner Groups Adult 18yrs & over $17.00 $80+ Banner $50+ Banner $30+ Banner Groups Secondary School $17.00 $80+ Banner $50+ Banner $30+ Banner Groups Infants & Primary $12.00 $50+ Banner $30+ Banner $20+ Banner Groups Special Needs $12.00 $50+ Banner $30+ Banner $20+ Banner Groups Small Schools $12.00 $50+ Banner $30+ Banner $20+ Banner CHAMPIONSHIPS (see rules relating to championships) Junior All $7.00 Trophy Trophy Trophy Intermediate National $9.00 Trophy + $50 Trophy + $30 Trophy + $15 Jazz $9.00 Trophy + $50 Trophy + $30 Trophy + $15 Ballet $10.00 Trophy + $70 Trophy + $50 Trophy + $25 Modern $10.00 Trophy + $70 Trophy + $50 Trophy + $25 Tap $10.00 Trophy + $70 Trophy + $50 Trophy + $25 Open National $10.00 Trophy + $70 Trophy + $50 Trophy + $25 Jazz $10.00 Trophy + $70 Trophy +$50 Trophy + $25 Ballet $12.00 Trophy + $100 Trophy + $70 Trophy + $50 Modern $12.00 Trophy + $100 Trophy + $70 Trophy + $50 Tap $12.00 Trophy + $100 Trophy + $70 Trophy + $50 SCHOLARSHIPS (for full rules see separate entry form) Ballet $25.00 $2000 Finalists - Engraved pen Jazz $16.00 $1000 Finalists - Engraved pen Tap $16.00 $1000 Finalists - Engraved pen Senior Local $12.00 $600 Intermediate Local $10.00 $400 Junior Local $9.00 $300 Sub-Junior Local $8.00 $200 A CODE OF CONDUCT will apply to all who attend the Eisteddfod. No yelling, whistling etc. during or after performances. Performers must observe Theatre Etiquette and cover costumes when in the Theatre Audience. No entry to the Theatre whilst performers are on stage. Inappropriate behaviour towards volunteers and committee members will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification. The Orange Regional Arts Foundation supports and encourages a wide variety of arts related activities and projects in the region (including the City of Orange Eisteddfod). As part of its successful and continued involvement the Foundation is actively seeking new members to become patrons of the arts and to support its expanding commitment. For further information please contact - PO Box 647, Orange 2800 or Kathy Snowball or visit website

4 City of Orange Eisteddfod General Rules Entries 1. This competition is open to Amateurs only. i.e. people who do not derive their major income from performance. 2. ENTRIES: In 2016 entries will be made on-line at If you have difficulties with on-line entries please contact us for help. An on-line admin fee will be $5 per invoice. Method of payment will be credit/debit card only. Manual entries may be sent to Entry Secretary. PO Box 8556, Orange. NSW 2800 accompanied by cheque or money order for entry fee. 3. No entries will be accepted or recorded unless accompanied by full entry fee. 4. No refund will be made for an entry fee paid after the entry has been accepted. 5. In all competitions, which are subject to an age limit, the age of the competitor shall be taken at the 31 st December, The Committee reserves the right to call upon any competitor at any time to provide a copy of his/her Birth Certificate and can withhold any prize until certificate has been produced. 6. Local is a competitor living in an area with a 2800 postcode. 7. Restricted means never having won a first prize in that section at any age at any Eisteddfod or competition up to the closing date of entries. (This refers to the title of the section, not the routine/piece.) Competitors eligible are permitted to enter Restricted or Non-restricted sections, or both, but must not repeat the same routine/piece. 8. In all sections where 2 or more are competing, the name and date of birth of each competitor must be given at the time of entry, except in the case of groups. 9. Competitors must not have been pupils of the adjudicator in the 6 months prior to the Eisteddfod. 10. Entrants are responsible for royalty and copyright payments and liabilities if any. 11. Competitors enter at their own risk. 12. Notification of appearance is not given by mail unless a program is ordered on entering. NB. For on-line entries programs may be ordered from the EXTRAS menu or may be downloaded from Orange Eisteddfod website All care has been taken in the compilation of the Syllabus and Program and the Committee reserves the right to rectify any errors or omissions. 14. Please check receipt of entries carefully and rectify errors or omissions immediately, as no alterations can be made after program is printed. Performances 15. The Committee reserves the right to amend the program at any time, to appoint a substitute or additional adjudicator, to divide or combine any sections or to alter competition times. 16. No competitor may compete more than once in any one section unless specific rules apply. 17. Competitors must be ready to take their place on the stage at the appointed time and in the order set down in the program. 18. No person may take another person s place in the program. 19. No medals are to be worn on stage. 20. No rehearsals are allowed on the stage of any venue during the Eisteddfod. 21. Please note that the use of inappropriate material in performances could lead to disqualification by the adjudicator. 22. No videos or photographs are to be taken of any performance with the exception of the official photographers. This includes the use of mobile phones. 23. All mobile phones are to be switched off in all venues during performances. 24. Audience members are asked not to enter or leave the venue while competitors are performing.

5 Adjudication 25. The decision of the adjudicator is final unless a protest is lodged. Protests must be in writing, setting out full details of the protest and accompanied by a deposit of $20. If the protest is not upheld the deposit is forfeited. 26. Verbal grievances/complaints to individual Committee members, volunteers or other parents are not in the spirit of the Eisteddfod competition and will not be tolerated and could lead to exclusion from any further participation in the Eisteddfod. 27. The Adjudicator has the authority of the Committee to withhold or alter any prize which he/she is of the opinion that sufficient merit has not been displayed. 28. A report sheet from the Adjudicator will be available free of charge for competitors in each section. 29. If any competitor, teacher or parent approaches the Adjudicator before or during any section, the competitor may be disqualified. Electrical Equipment 30. All electrical equipment brought into the performance venues must be checked by a Certified Electrician prior to the Eisteddfod and have a current electrical tag in place. Any electrical equipment not meeting the Workplace Health and Safety guidelines will not be allowed to be used. Competitors 31. The Committee reserves the right to use the competitor s details in the compilation of the program, including photographs for publicity purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, it is the competitor s (or carer s) responsibility to notify an Orange Eisteddfod Committee person. Spirit of the Eisteddfod The motto of our Eisteddfod is Learn and Grow Through Performance and we aim to provide a supportive and encouraging environment where competitors can achieve their best. The Eisteddfod Committee values the positive contribution of a supportive and respectful audience to all competitors. SPECIFIC DANCE RULES RESTRICTED means never having won a FIRST PRIZE in that section at any age at any previous Eisteddfod up to the closing date of entries. (This refers to the title of the section, not the routine/piece) Competitors eligible are permitted to enter Restricted or Non-restricted sections, or both, but must not repeat the same routine. If there are fewer than three (3) competitors in any section, the section may be cancelled or combined with the next age group or a similar section. All music to be in CD format. Please note: CDRWs DO NOT PLAY on the Theatre s sound system. Please ensure all CDS are CDRs. The sound system at the Civic Theatre must be used for playing of all CDs. The Committee will provide a competent person to play music. Each dance must be on a separate CD. Please ensure a backup copy is available. All CDs are to be clear and audible, CLEARLY MARKED with competitor s name, dance school and copyright number as well as SECTION NUMBER AND COMPETITOR S NUMBER. Music is to be handed in to the GREENROOM AREA at least 2 sections before competing. Any specific instructions must be attached and explicit. Please leave CDs in cases. It is the competitor s responsibility to hand in music on time and collect it after performance.

6 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT: All electrical equipment brought into the Eisteddfod venues must be checked by a certified electrician prior to the Eisteddfod and have a current electrical tag in place. Any electrical equipment not meeting the Workplace Health and Safety guidelines will not be allowed to be used. This includes CD players, hair dryers and curlers. Please leave DRESSING ROOMS and GREENROOM tidy. No responsibility will be taken for lost or damaged property. Please ask at Eisteddfod office for lost property. Spraying of shoes within the Theatre is PROHIBITED. Groups who are not competing in the current section called will not be allowed in the Green Room due to the congestion it causes. Prompting, except by the adjudicator, will not be permitted. Presentation of prizes will be on stage for Major prizes Championships, Scholarships and trophy awards. All other prizes are to be collected from the Eisteddfod office following adjudication ie report sheets, medals, monies, certificates. PROPS RULING Props will be limited to ONE prop PLUS a choice of either a small prop OR a hand-held prop. A chair will be allowed if needed to complete a set. (ie table and chair set together etc.) NO straw, glitter, lighted candles, sparklers, lighted cigarettes, or any naked flame will be permitted.) For further clarification please contact a dance committee member. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE MOVED FROM THE BACKSTAGE AREA AT THE CONCLUSION OF EACH SESSION. IMPROVISATIONS (Music chosen by Adjudicator) Ballet/Demi to be danced in plain coloured leotard (a short sheer ballet skirt is permissible no head pieces permitted). Jazz/Tap/Modern to be danced in a one-piece plain coloured leotard. (a short sheer ballet skirt or jazz shorts is permissible. PHOTOGRAPHY: KEA Video producers will be in attendance for the Dancing Sections of the eisteddfod and Winki- Pop Media will be available to take still photographs. Videos may be ordered by filling in an order form (from program), ringing on or ing philip@keavideoproducers.com. Still Photographs: All performances (except school groups) will be photographed. Please view photographs by visiting NO VIDEO OR PHOTOGRAPHS ARE TO BE TAKEN AT THE PERFORMANCE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS. This includes the use of mobile phones, ipads or tablets. CODE OF CONDUCT The code of conduct applies to all who attend the Eisteddfod. COMPETITORS Please note that the use of inappropriate costuming,lyrics or choreography may lead to disqualification from that section. SOCIAL MEDIA Please be aware that defamation of character on social media towards any person involved in our Eisteddfod will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification or legal action. THEATRE ETIQUETTE No yelling, whistling etc. during or after performances. All costumes must be covered when in the theatre audience. Please do not enter or leave the theatre when performers are on stage. INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR Inappropriate behaviour towards volunteers and Committee Members will NOT be tolerated and may lead to disqualification.

7 PLEASE NOTE: When signing or agreeing to the declaration when entering, you are giving The City of Orange Eisteddfod Committee permission to reproduce any information necessary for compilation of the program including photos for publicity purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, it is the competitor s (or carer s) responsibility to notify a Committee person. TIME LIMITS (unless otherwise stated) SOLOS 6 yrs & under up to 2.5mins. 7 yrs & over up to 3mins. SONG & DANCE SOLOS up to 3.5mins. DUOS/TRIOS up to 3.5mins. GROUPS (INCLUDING SCHOOL GROUPS) up to 5mins. SONG & DANCE/THEATRICAL GROUPS up to 8mins. TIME LIMITS WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO. A timer will be in use during the entire Eisteddfod. After the set time has elapsed, the music will be faded, adjudication will cease at this point and the competitor must bow and exit the stage. Disqualification will only take place if this rule is not adhered to. The committee is aware that CD players play at different speeds and have taken this into consideration. TROPHIES Trophies will be awarded to competitors in various age divisions chosen by the adjudicator, for Encouragement, Consistency and Most Promising Dancers. POINTSCORE TROPHIES - in all age divisions. Pointscore Trophies are awarded on the basis of 8 points 1 st ; 5 points 2 nd ; 3 points 3 rd ; & 1 point - H.C. * Orange Pointscore Trophies to be awarded to a local dancer (2800 postcode) who is a permanent pupil of an Orange Dance School i) 12yrs & under and ii) 13yrs & over. Regency Jewellers donate a $50 Gift Voucher to the 13yrs & over winner. DANCE SCHOOL POINTSCORE TROPHIES. * Central West Performing Arts - 12yrs & under and 13yrs & over (all solo sections included). * Colourcity Dance - 12yrs & under and 13yrs & over (all solo sections included). SPECIAL AWARDS * The John Hull Trophy will be awarded to a male classical dancer. (Donated by the Hull Family) * Lyndi Walley Shield for Senior Groups will be awarded to the best overall Modern Expressive Group. * Cox Family Shield for Junior Groups will be awarded for the best overall Modern Expressive Group. * Schools Group Trophies will be awarded to Small Schools; Infants K-2; Primary 3-6; Secondary & Special Needs Group. * Garry Stocks Perpetual Trophy for most promising Tap Dancer 13yrs & over. * Damon Griffiths Perpetual Trophy to winner of Open Tap Championship. * Betty Callaghan Memorial Trophy to best overall Entertaining/Song & Dance competitor, 13 yrs & over. (Donated by Quota Club) * Collins Family Trophy- awarded for consistent effort by a senior competitor. Please refer to props ruling for ALL Solo Routines - this ruling excludes Entertainment, Theatrical and Groups Sections.

8 SOLOS Age for entry is taken at 31 st December 2016 i.e. the age the competitor will be on 31/12/2016 Please Note: NO VOCALS on any Demi-Character or Song & Dance CDs Please refer to props ruling for all solo routines this ruling excludes Group sections. Demi-Character Impro music/character chosen by adjudicator, props provided by Committee 5yrs & under 1 Baby Dance (any style of dance) Trophies donated by the Cox Family 6yrs & under 2 Classical/Demi-Character 3 Jazz 4 Any style of dance 8yrs & under 5 Restricted Classical (soft) 6 Ballet Improvisation 7 Restricted Demi-Character 8 Modern Expressive 9 Restricted Jazz 10 Jazz Improvisation 11 National Character 12 Song & Dance 13 Tap any 4/4 7 & 8 yrs only 14 Classical (soft) 15 Demi-Character 16 Jazz 10yrs & under 17 Contemporary 18 Modern Improvisation 19 Restricted Tap-(includes 4/4, Waltz, Fast) 20 Fast Tap 21 Waltz Tap Solo 22 Tap Improvisation 23 Demi-Character Impro 9 & 10yrs only 24 Restricted Classical (soft) 25 Classical (soft) 26 Ballet Improvisation 27 Restricted Demi-Character 28 Demi-Character 29 Restricted Modern Expressive 30 Modern Expressive 31 Restricted Jazz 32 Jazz (not hip hop) 33 Jazz Improvisation 34 National Character 35 Song & Dance 36 Tap Solo any 4/4 12yrs & under 37 Rest. Contemporary 38 Tap Ensemble (16 bars waltz: 16 bars slow: 32 bars fast) 39 Hip Hop 11 & 12yrs only 40 Classical (soft or pointe) 41 Restricted Classical (soft) 42 Ballet Improvisation 43 Restricted Demi Character 44 Demi-Character 45 Demi-Character Impro 46 Rest. Modern Expressive 47 Modern Expressive 48 Modern Improvisation 49 Contemporary 50 Restricted Jazz 51 Jazz (not hip hop) 52 Jazz Improvisation 53 National Character 54 Song & Dance 55 Restricted Tap (includes 4/4, Waltz, Fast) 56 Tap any 4/4 57 Fast Tap 58 Waltz Tap 59 Tap Improvisation 13yrs only 60 Classical (soft or pointe) 61 Demi-Character 62 Modern Expressive 63 Contemporary 64 Jazz (not hip hop) 14 yrs only 65 Classical (soft or pointe) 66 Demi-Character 67 Modern Expressive 68 Contemporary 69 Jazz 13 & 14yrs only 70 Demi-Character Impro 71 Ballet Improvisation 72 Modern Improvisation 73 Jazz Improvisation 74 Hip Hop 75 Cabaret 76 National Character 77 Song & Dance 78 Tap any 4/4 79 Fast Tap 80 Waltz Tap 81 Tap Ensemble (16 bars waltz: 16 bars slow: 32 bars fast) 82 Tap Impro 15yrs only 83 Classical (soft or pointe) 84 Demi-Character 85 Modern Expressive 86 Contemporary 87 Jazz Open 88 Classical (soft or pointe) 89 Ballet Improvisation 90 Demi-Character 91 Demi-Character Impro 92 Modern Expressive 93 Modern Improvisation 94 Contemporary 95 Jazz 96 Jazz Improvisation 97 Hip Hop 98 Cabaret 99 Comedy/Entertainment/ Musical Theatre 100 National Character Solo 101 Song & Dance 102 Tap Solo any 4/4 103 Fast Tap Solo 104 Waltz Tap 105 Tap Ensemble (16 bars waltz: 16 bars slow: 32 bars fast) 106 Tap improvisation

9 Ballet Championships Tap Championships Jazz Championships CHAMPIONSHIPS Dancers entering the Ballet Championship must have entered and danced in their own age section in the following: Classical PLUS one of the following : Demi-Character, Ballet Impro or Demi Impro. Competitors in each championship are to perform a Classical & a Demi-Character routine. Dancers entering the Tap Championship must have entered and danced in their Tap own age Section PLUS one of the following: Waltz Tap, Fast Tap, Tap Ensemble. Competitors in each championship are to perform a slow and a fast tap routine. Dancers entering the Jazz Championship must have entered and danced in their own age section in at least two of the following: Jazz, Cabaret, Hip Hop solos or Jazz Impro. Competitors in each championship are to perform one jazz routine. National Character Championships Dancers entering the National Character Championship must have entered and danced in the National Character section in their own age section. Competitors in each championship are to perform one National Character routine. Modern Championships Dancers entering the Modern Championship must have entered and danced in their own age section in two of the following: Modern Expressive solo, Contemporary, Modern Expressive Improvisation. Competitors in each championship are to perform a Modern Exp. and a Contemporary routine. Time Limits for ALL Championships up to 3.5mins. No routines to be repeated for Championship events. Intermediate and Open Championships will be combined if insufficient entries. Junior 12yrs & under. 107 Ballet - Sponsored by West Orange Motors 108 Modern -Sponsored by Orange City Bowling Club 109 Jazz National Character 111 Tap - Sponsored by Cox Family Intermediate -13 & 14yrs only. 112 Ballet - Sponsored by West Orange Motors 113 Modern 114 Jazz 115 National Character 116 Tap Open all ages. 117 Ballet - Betty Keirnan Memorial Trophy 118 Modern 119 Jazz - Sponsored by Gary Clothier Optometrist 120 National Character 121 Tap - Sponsored by Smithers Smithers SCHOLARSHIPS LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS (Must be a permanent student of an Orange Dance Studio) 122 Johnson Family Sub-Junior Local Scholarship any aspect of Dance - 10yrs & under ($200) Entry Fee: $7 To qualify, competitors must enter and perform in any 2 own age sections - any style of Dance. Competitors to perform 2 contrasting routines - these routines may be repeated. 123 Johnson Family Junior Local Scholarship any aspect of Dance - 11yrs & 12yrs ($300) Entry Fee: $8 To qualify, competitors must enter and perform in any 2 own age sections - any style of Dance. Competitors to perform 2 contrasting routines - these routines may be repeated. 124 Scott Camery Welding Intermediate Local Scholarship any aspect of Dance 13yrs and 14yrs ($400) Entry Fee: $9 To qualify, competitors must enter and perform in any 3 own age sections - any style of Dance. Competitors to perform 2 contrasting routines - these routines may be repeated. 125 Kingfisher School Gear Senior Local Scholarship any aspect of Dance - 15yrs & over ($600) Entry Fee: $11 To qualify, competitors to enter and perform in any 4 own age sections - any style of Dance. Competitors to perform 2 contrasting routines - these routines may be repeated. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: Winners of previous Scholarships are ineligible to enter the same section. However if a competitor has won a lower age Scholarship, they may enter in the next age scholarship when of eligible age. Prize money to be used for further tuition at an Orange Dance School. Competitors will perform in the scheduled allocated time for identification to the adjudicator. Time limit appropriate to own age section.

10 BETTY KEIRNAN MEMORIAL BALLET SCHOLARSHIP 126 Ballet Scholarship 13yrs & over ($2,000) Co-Sponsored by Newcrest Mining s Cadia Valley Operations and Orange Regional Arts Foundation. Major Prize: $2,000 for winner of Scholarship Open to competitors entered in 13yrs & over sections Entry Fee - $25 CONDITIONS OF ENTRY Previous winners of the Betty Keirnan Memorial Ballet Scholarship are ineligible to enter. The adjudicator will conduct a closed class on the stage of the Orange Civic Theatre. Plain coloured leotard and ballet tights, pointe and flat shoes will be required. (Short sheer ballet skirts are permissible). Finalists will be chosen from this class to compete in the Scholarship Dance-off. Competitors are to perform (a) one classical and (b) a choice of either a Demi-Character or a Modern Expressive routines may be repeated. Competitors must have entered and performed in their Ballet Championship. The adjudicator may withhold the prize money if he/she feels the standard is not high enough. Time limit up to 4mins for each routine. This award is to further competitors study at a major dance studio. JAZZ SCHOLARSHIP 127 Jazz Scholarship - 13yrs & over ($1000) Major Prize: $1000 for winner of Scholarship - Open to competitors entered in 13yrs & over sections Entry Fee - $16 CONDITIONS OF ENTRY Previous winners of the Jazz Scholarship are ineligible to enter. The Adjudicator will conduct a closed class on the stage of the Orange Civic Theatre (plain coloured one piece leotard to be worn jazz shorts allowed). Finalists will be chosen from this class to compete in the Jazz Scholarship Dance-off. Competitors are to perform two contrasting Jazz routines these routines may be repeated. (These may include Jazz, Cabaret, Contemporary) Competitors must enter and perform in the Jazz Championship. The adjudicator may withhold the prize money if he/she feels the standard is not high enough. Time limit up to 4mins for each routine. This award is to further competitors study at a major dance studio. TAP SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by Kea Video Producers and Orange Rotary Club 128 Tap Scholarship - 13yrs & over ($1000) Entry Fee - $16 Major Prize: $1000 for winner of Scholarship - Open to competitors entered in 13yrs & over sections CONDITIONS OF ENTRY Previous winners of the Tap Scholarship are ineligible to enter. The Adjudicator will conduct a closed class on the stage of the Orange Civic Theatre (plain coloured one piece leotard to be worn jazz shorts allowed). Finalists will be chosen from this class to compete in Tap Scholarship Dance-off. Competitors are to perform two contrasting Tap routines these routines may be repeated Competitors must enter and perform in the Tap Championship. The adjudicator may withhold the prize money if he/she feels the standard is not high enough. Time limit up to 4mins for each routine. This award is to further competitors study at a major dance studio. Tap Scholarship may be cancelled if insufficient entries.

11 DUOS & TRIOS NOTE: Competitors may enter twice in each section providing it is a different style of dance eg Jazz and Classical An individual dancer may compete a maximum of twice in a duo/trio style provided each entry is with a different partner. Sections may be combined if insufficient entries. Time Limit - up to 3.5mins Names of Duo/Trio competitors and their dates of birth must be indicated on entry form or entry will not be accepted once program is published partners cannot be altered unless Committee notified prior to commencement of Eisteddfod yrs & under yrs & under yrs & under 132 Open 133 Special Needs Any Age GROUP DATES Baby Groups Sunday 7 th August, 2016 School Groups Friday 12 th August, 2016 All other groups - Fri eve 12 th, Sat 13 th & Sun 14 th August Sessions per day Tickets for Groups (except school groups) will go on sale through Ticketek Orange Civic Theatre approx 3 weeks prior to performances. Schools will be notified of further details. Time Limit for Groups: All Groups (including Schools) up to 5mins unless specified. Entertainment Groups up to 8mins. Group Rules: Groups must consist of 4 or more dancers. 15yrs & over Groups ALL competitors MUST be 15yrs & over (Time Limit up to 8mins) 18yrs & over Groups ALL competitors MUST be 18yrs & over (Time Limit up to 8mins) A competitor may NOT compete twice in any group section unless he/she regularly attends more than one Dance School, in which case he/she may still only perform ONE dance routine for each Dance School per section. The committee MUST BE NOTIFIED of any such GROUPS & CROSSOVER COMPETITORS when entering to allow time for programming. Teachers please note that curtains will be used only at the beginning of routines if time permits & at the discretion of Committee. Curtains WILL NOT be used at the end of routines. Please consider this when choreographing group routines. Group Sections will be combined if insufficient entries. Competitors will not be allowed in the Theatre during the Groups Weekend, unless holding a seat ticket. All electrical equipment to be used in the theatre during the Eisteddfod MUST be tagged by a certified electrician. Strictly no use of Videos or still photography in the theatre except for official photographers this is a breach of copyright. WINKI-POP MEDIA will be in attendance for still photographs. KEA VIDEO PRODUCTIONS will be in attendance for video performances at the Civic Theatre and at Function Centre for school dance groups Ruling for Vocals on CDs does not apply to Groups Sections. List of Competitors Names in each Group must be handed to Backstage Committee OR Office person, prior to Groups taking stage (WH&S rulings). Students & teachers must also abide by the City of Orange Eisteddfod s Code of Conduct.

12 GROUP SECTIONS 5yrs & under 134 Baby Dance (any type) (not for adjudication) 6yrs & under 135 Classical/Modern Expressive 136 Jazz 137 Tap 8yrs & under 138 Classical/Modern Expressive 139 Jazz (Norman Sykes Memorial Trophy) 140 Tap 10yrs & under 141 Modern Expressive 142 Classical 143 Jazz 144 Tap 12yrs & under 145 Modern Expressive 146 Contemporary 147 Classical 148 Demi-Character 149 Jazz 150 Tap 151 National Character 152 Song & Dance/Theatrical 153 Hip Hop 14yrs & under 154 Modern Expressive 155 Contemporary 156 Classical 157 Jazz 158 Tap Open 159 Modern Expressive 160 Contemporary 161 Classical 162 Demi-Character 163 Jazz 164 Tap 165 National Character 166 Song & Dance/Theatrical 167 Hip Hop 15yrs & over 168 Any style of dance 18yrs & over/adult 169 Any style of dance SCHOOL DANCE GROUPS (Must be entered by School NOT a Dance School) Competitions will be held on Friday 12 th August 2016 at the Function Centre Time Limit up to 5mins Competitors may perform any style of Dance. This may also include Vocal, Theatrical or Entertainment genres. Please notify Committee if a hand held microphone is required. 170 Year 2 & under Sponsored by Bletchington Public School 171 Year 4 & under Sponsored by Neweys Dry Cleaners 172 Year 6 & under 173 Small Schools 174 Secondary Years 9 & under 175 Secondary Years 12 & under 176 Special Needs - any age / any style of Dance sponsored by Irene Sticka NOTE: School Dance Groups will be scheduled during School Hours and will be held at the Function Centre to allow students to enter the hall before/after competing. Schools may enter more than one group in each section. Each individual competitor may only compete a maximum of twice in each section (for further clarification if needed please contact a member of the Dance Committee). The committee MUST BE NOTIFIED of any such GROUPS & CROSSOVER COMPETITORS when entering to allow time for programming. Teachers please note that curtains will be used only at the beginning of routines if time permits & at the discretion of Committee. Curtains WILL NOT be used at the end of routines. List of Competitors Names in each Group must be handed to the office area with your music (Workplace Health & Safety rulings). Students & teachers must also abide by the City of Orange Eisteddfod s Code of Conduct. KEA Video Producers will be available on the day to video performances.

13 ENTRY FORM FOR CITY OF ORANGE EISTEDDFOD Soc. Inc. DANCE SECTION ONLY Please complete entry form and return to: The Dance Entry Secretary, PO Box 8556 ORANGE NSW This entry form must reach the Dance Entry Secretary postmarked no later than 29 th May 2016 and must be accompanied by full entry fee, by cheque or money order PLEASE NOTE LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. No notification of appearance is given by mail, so a programme should be ordered when entering, which will be posted approximately 14 days prior to commencement of the Eisteddfod OR can be downloaded from Orange Eisteddfod website If insufficient room on the entry form the entry may be completed on plain paper, with similar headings and must contain declaration. DECLARATION: I will adhere to the rules governing the 2015 competition and will accept the decision of the committee on all questions or disputes out of, or not provided by the committee and legally binding. I have read and understood the copyright Rules. I also declare that I am/they are eligible in sections where conditions apply and give permission for the City of Orange Eisteddfod Soc. Inc. Committee to reproduce any information necessary for compilation of the programme including photos for publicity purposes. COMPETITORS NAME/S: D.O.B: Please Note: Dates for AGE ELIGIBILITY Competitors to enter in the age section of the AGE turning in 2016 ADDRESS: PHONE: Postcode State address: (print clearly) DANCE SCHOOL: Teacher s Name Signed by or on behalf of Competitor... J SPONSOR A SECTION $10/Section (solos) I would like to sponsor a section Yes No Name of Section preferred 1 st Choice 2 nd Choice Interested in volunteering during the Eisteddfod? Contact a committee member for more info. Entry form over the page

14 SECT NO. AGE DIV. (eg 7&8yrs only) CATEGORY (eg Ballet) COMPETITORS NAME/S AGE at 31/12/2016 ENTRY FEE Receipts will be sent if address provided. For postage of receipts please provide a stamped, addressed envelope. PLEASE CHECK ENTRIES IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIVING YOUR RECEIPT and contact us if incorrect as no changes will be made after program is finalised. Sub Total ADD Admin Fee Programme + Post. Sponsorship TOTAL $5.00 $7.00 $3.00