Lake Macquarie Festival of Dance Syllabus

50 th Annual Lake Macquarie Festival of Dance Syllabus Tap Classical Ballet Jazz National Character Modern Song & Dance Groups Special Needs Improvisations Saturday 6 th July to Saturday 13 th July 2019 Group Days Saturday 6 th and Sunday 7 th July Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre Warners Bay Six Scholarships, Two Entertainment Scholarships & a Brent Street Scholarship Entries Close: Monday 6 th May 2019 Festival Coordinator PO Box 443 Cardiff, NSW, 2285 Enquiries: Email: lakemacquariefestivalofdance@yahoo.com.au Entries Sara: 0423 741561 General enquiries/programming Lyn: 0414 701744 Website: www.lakemacquariefestivalofdance.com Our plan, as usual, is to program the following (depending on entries): - Groups, Duos & Trios Saturday 6 th & Sunday 7 th July - Specially Restricted Sections Monday 8 th & Tuesday 9 th July - Open Sections Wednesday 10 th & Thursday 11 th July - Championships Friday 12 th & Saturday 13 th July - Presentation Night Saturday 13 th July

FOR OUR 50 th ANNIVERSARY WE HAVE CHANGED OUR SCHOLARSHIP RULES!! Scholarship entrants are invited to perform a routine of their choice at the end of the eisteddfod. The scholarships will be judged on performance throughout the eisteddfod along with a final performance for the Adjudicator at the end of the competition. Repeats are allowed. See Rule 28 for more info. In addition to the above, a Scholarship for a Brent Street Summer Camp is on offer! A class will be run by the Adjudicator at the end of the eisteddfod. See Rule 29 for more info. Due to demand we are introducing impros this year! See Rule 25 Don t forget: Only 1 routine is required for the Entertainment Scholarships and repeats ARE allowed! Groups age for each group is based on the age of the oldest competitor as at 1 January this year. Age for solos remains as at the first day of the eisteddfod. We have Special Needs sections (solo & duo/trio any style). Repeats are allowed in National Character and Song & Dance Championships plus all 8 Years Championships. Once again we will be accepting direct deposit for entry fees. Details are included below, and on the entry form. BSB: 062 827 Account Number: 1027 9665 Reference Number: Solos - Entrants surname and initial Groups Studio Name Groups Duos/Trios/Quartets Surname and Initial of first entrant on the form plus the word Duos. i.e. SmithR Duos Please note entries will not be processed until payment is received. See you in July! Lyn and Sara Jiear

1. LODGING OF ENTRIES: All entries must be made in writing on the official entry form with a separate entry form required for each competitor. Entry forms are available with this syllabus, on our website or from the Festival Coordinator. Entries should be accompanied by the correct fees/payment receipt and posted OR emailed (please don t do both) to the Festival Coordinator. Entries can be paid by direct debit. Cheques and postal orders should be made payable to Lake Macquarie Festival of Dance. 2. DUO, TRIO OR QUARTET SECTIONS: We have a separate entry form for Duos, Trios and Quartets. To avoid confusion and errors, please use this separate entry form. 3. COMPETITORS AGE: SOLOS: The age of all competitors will be taken from the opening day of the Festival. GROUPS: The age for Group entries is based on the oldest competitor in each group as at the 1 st of January this year. 4. PROOF OF AGE: Each new competitor must provide Proof of Age to the Festival Coordinator before they dance for the first time. The Committee will keep a date of birth register for future reference. 5. RESPONSIBILITIES: It is the responsibility of the entrant s teacher or parent to list correct sections and championships on entry forms. The Festival Committee deems no responsibility for incorrect entries received. No refunds will be given. 6. ENTRY FEES: Scholarships $25.00 Brent Street Scholarship $20.00 Entertainment Scholarship $20.00 (includes Championships $18.00 adjudicator All Solo Sections $13.00 report) Duos/Trios/Quartets $7.00 per person Groups $23.00 per group 7. MINIMUM NUMBERS: Each section must have a minimum of three (3) Competitors. When a section fails to meet this requirement, it will be combined with a similar section. 8. PRIZES: In order for a first prize to be awarded, three (3) competitors must perform, six (6) for a second prize and nine (9) for a third. 9. IN ALL CHAMPIONSHIPS every competitor must appear in programme order or face disqualification. 10. Should a competitor break down in any Babies or Specially Restricted section, such competitor will be allowed to dance again at the discretion of the Adjudicator. NO REPEATS DUE TO BREAK DOWNS WILL BE ALLOWED IN AN OPEN SECTION, CHAMPIONSHIP OR SCHOLARSHIP. 11. STAGE CONTROL: All competitors, teachers and parents shall obey any reasonable directions by the Stage Manager or a member of the Festival Committee. Any competitor failing to comply with this rule shall be liable to disqualification. Note: Prompting from the wings will not be allowed except in Babies Sections. 12. POWERS OF THE COMMITTEE: the Festival Committee reserves the right to amend the programme, venue and/or date at any time in the event of unforeseen circumstances. The Committee also reserves the right to appoint a substitute adjudicator at any time.

13. NO-ONE WILL BE PERMITTED TO LEAVE THE HALL OR BE ADMITTED WHILE A COMPETITOR IS PERFORMING. Please respect the children performing. 14. PROTESTS: The Adjudicator s decision shall be final. Any protests or objections arising out of the decision, such as an alleged mistake in competitor s number or marks, the eligibility of the competitor, choice of any item or interpretation of rules, should be referred to the Committee. 15. Communication with the Adjudicator by teachers, parents or competitors during the competition is forbidden. Failure to comply with this rule may mean immediate disqualification. Do not approach the Adjudicator s desk at any time during the competition. 16. REPEATS are not allowed in any sections except for the Babies Sections where entrants can repeat in 6 Years & Under sections but NOT the 6 Years & Under Championship. There will also be no repetition of items in Championships EXCEPT FOR NATIONAL and SONG & DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS and ALL 8 YEARS CHAMPIONSHIPS, where repeats are allowed. 17. CD playing equipment will be provided by the Festival Committee, however, each competitor must have a teacher or parent play the music for them. 18. COMPETITORS DANCE AT THEIR OWN RISK. NO RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE FOR ANY INJURY INCURRED. 19. When a competitor is not dancing on stage, tap shoes must be covered at all times. 20. NO PRIVATE VIDEO CAMERAS WILL BE ALLOWED AT THE FESTIVAL DUE TO COPYRIGHT AND PRIVACY LAWS. PROFESSIONAL VIDEO FACILITIES WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. Please place your order before the section starts. 21. SONG AND DANCE SECTIONS: Music in these sections MUST NOT contain any voice over while the competitor is singing. 22. TEACHERS PASSES: the number of Teachers Passes available for each studio will be determined by the number of entries received. Teachers Passes will be available at the Festival and must be signed for upon the collection. Passes must be worn at all times. 23. PROGRAMMES: $10.00 posted. Please order on Entry Form. 24. PRESENTATION NIGHT will be held on the FINAL EVENING OF THE FESTIVAL. ALL SCHOLARSHIP AND SPECIAL AWARDS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE PRESENTATION NIGHT. ALL RECIPIENTS MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE THESE AWARDS. CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED DURING THE FESTIVAL AND AWARDED THEIR CHAMPIONSHIP PLAQUES, BUT PERPETUAL TROPHIES AND CASH PRIZES WILL BE PRESENTED ON PRESENTATION NIGHT. 25. IMPROVISATION sections competitors are to wear plain coloured leotards. Section ages may be combined depending on entries.

26. DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of the Festival, the terms shall be defined as follows: Open Sections are available to all persons within the age limitations. Note: A win in a Babies Section does not affect their eligibility for any other section. Specially Restricted Sections are those confined to competitors who, prior to the closing date of entries, have not won a first prize at any age at any eisteddfod in a particular section. E.g. 1. A winner of a Slow Tap may still enter a Specially Restricted Waltz and Speed if not already won at any age. E.g. 2. A winner of a Classical may still enter a Specially Restricted Demi-Character if not already won at any age. 27. CHAMPIONSHIPS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Note: In all championship and scholarship sections, competitors cannot perform a dance, which has already been performed. (Excluding NATIONAL CHARACTER, SONG & DANCE AND ALL 8 YEARS CHAMPIONSHIPS where repeats are allowed). Ballet: A Classical and Demi to be performed in the Championship and TWO Open, Solo sections which must include one Open Classical to qualify. No Repeats excluding 8yrs Championship where repeats are allowed. Musical Comedy / Jazz: One routine in Championship and one Open, Solo Jazz/Musical Comedy section plus one other Open, Solo section to qualify. No Repeats excluding 8yrs Championship where repeats are allowed. Modern: One routine in Championship and one Open, Solo Modern Contemporary or Modern Lyrical section, plus one other Open, Solo section to qualify. No Repeats excluding 8yrs Championship where repeats are allowed. Song & Dance (Soft Shoe or Tap): One routine in Championship and one Open, Solo Song & Dance section plus one other Open, Solo section to qualify. Repeats allowed. Tap: A Slow & Speed to be performed in the Championship. The competitor must dance in TWO Open, Solo Tap sections to qualify (not including Song & Dance). No Repeats excluding 8yrs Championship where repeats are allowed. No stage props allowed in Tap Championships. National Character: One routine in Championship and one Open, Solo National Character section plus one other Open, Solo section to qualify. Repeats allowed. 6 Years and Under Championship: One routine any category no repeats. The competitor must enter and dance in one Solo section to qualify either Babies or 6 years sections. 28. SCHOLARSHIPS: SIX SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AWARDED IN BALLET, TAP & JAZZ/MODERN CATEGORIES IN BOTH JUNIOR AND SENIOR AGE GROUPS. The entry fee for each Scholarship is $25. The value of each scholarship will be determined by the number of entries. Winners will be announced at the Presentation Night (see condition 24).These Scholarships will be judged on the competitors performance throughout the Festival combined with a final performance at the end of the competition. Entrants are to perform one routine, of their choice within the category of the scholarship they have entered. Repeats allowed. The Adjudicator s decision is final. - Ballet scholarship entrants can perform either a classical or demi character. - Tap scholarship entrants can perform either a slow, speed, waltz, ensemble or straight tap. - Jazz/Modern scholarship entrants can perform either a Jazz, Musical Comedy, Hip Hop, Modern Lyrical or Modern Contemporary.

29. BRENT STREET SCHOLARSHIP Entry Fee $20.00 A scholarship for a Summer Camp at Brent Street is on offer. The Adjudicator will take a class at the end of the eisteddfod for all entrants which, combined with their performance throughout the competition, will determine the scholarship winner. This scholarship will be open to all competitors aged 8 and over. The Adjudicator s decision is final. 30. Jess Millington Senior Entertainment Scholarship $100 Entry Fee $20.00 AK Video Productions Junior Entertainment Scholarship - $100 Entry Fee $20.00 ONE DANCE, ANY STYLE JUDGED ON ENTERTAINMENT VALUE REPEATS ALLOWED Entertainment scholarships will be performed and awarded at the Presentation Night. 31. SPECIAL AWARDS: These awards will be announced at the Presentation Night and recipients must be present to receive these awards. NO ENTRY FEE IS REQUIRED. Julie Meaker Perpetual Trophy Point Score Tap & General Categories - awarded to the competitor gaining the highest point score in own age, open, solo sections in the Tap & General Categories. The point score will be tallied on the number of 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd placings. Sara Jiear Perpetual Trophy Point Score Ballet & General Categories awarded to the competitor gaining the highest point score in own age, open, solo sections in the Ballet & General Categories. The point score will be tallied on the number of 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd placings. Margo Kerr Memorial Trophy The Margo Kerr Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the competitor who, in the view of the Adjudicator, is the Most Promising Ballet Dancer at the Festival 12 Years and over. Les Griffith Memorial Trophy The Les Griffith Memorial Trophy will be awarded to a competitor who, in the view of the Adjudicator, is the Most Promising Tap Dancer at the Festival. Lily Jeffries Memorial Trophy The Lily Jeffries Memorial Trophy will be awarded to a Song & Dance competitor of the Adjudicator s choice. Mary Johnson Perpetual Trophy Awarded to the Most Promising Dancer, six years or under, of the Adjudicator s choice. Belmont Lantern Club Entertainment Awards Judged by the Adjudicator and awarded to the best all-round entertainer (Junior and Senior). Belmont Lantern Club Encouragement Awards Two ballet, two jazz and two tap awards will be awarded by the Adjudicator to six competitors from Specially Restricted sections who show potential. Gearing Family Blood, Sweat & Tears Perpetual Trophy Awarded to a competitor who, in the Adjudicators opinion, has consistently given all during the eisteddfod. Yvette Cox Tap Perpetual Trophy - A trophy will be awarded to a Tapper of the Adjudicators choice. Newcastle Dance Academy Perpetual Trophy A trophy will be awarded to the Most Promising Jazz Dancer (Senior) of the Adjudicators choice. Lings Trophies Perpetual Trophy A trophy will be awarded to the Most Promising Jazz Dancer (Junior) of the Adjudicators choice. Newcastle Dance Academy Perpetual Trophy Awarded to the Most Promising Modern/Contemporary Dancer (Senior) of the Adjudicators choice. Kicks Perpetual Trophy - Awarded to the Most Promising Modern/Contemporary Dancer (Junior) of the Adjudicators choice. Dianne Talbot Perpetual Trophy Awarded to the Most Outstanding Modern/Contemporary Dancer of the Adjudicators choice. Colleen Cox Perpetual Trophy Awarded to the Adjudicators choice of the Most Outstanding Group of the Day.

32. ADVERTISING: Advertisers wishing to appear in the Official Programme should contact the Coordinators as soon as possible. See attached form for advertising in the programme. 33. PERPETUAL TROPHY HOLDERS: We are asking for all Perpetual Trophies to be returned to the Festival on the first day of the Festival to enable us to ensure that all trophies are in order. PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO RETURN THE TROPHIES CLEAN AND UNBROKEN. (Please do not use harsh abrasives). Returning a trophy on the day of presentations is very unfair to the Committee. Your cooperation is appreciated in this matter.

SCHOLARSHIPS Entry Fee $25 See rules 24 and 28 Junior Tap (12 years & under) Senior Tap (13 years & over) Junior Ballet (12 years & under) Senior Ballet (13 years & over) Junior Jazz/Modern (12 years & under) Senior Jazz/Modern (13 years & over) Entertainment Scholarship Entry Fee $20 See rule 30 One Routine Any Style Repeats Allowed Judged on Entertainment Value Jess Millington Senior Entertainment Scholarship 13 Years & Over - $100 AK Video Productions Junior Entertainment Scholarship 12 Years & Under - $100 CHAMPIONSHIPS Entry Fee $18 See rule 27 for Qualifications 6 years & under Championship No repeats 1 routine of any category Tap Championship 2 routines Slow & Speed NO STAGE PROPS NO REPEATS 12 years & under 10 years & under 8 years & under Repeats allowed Classical Championship 2 routines Classical & Demi NO REPEATS 12 years & under 10 years & under 8 years & under Repeats allowed Song & Dance Championship Tap or Soft Shoe REPEATS ALLOWED Allcomers 14 years & under 12 years & under 10 years & under 8 years & under National Character Championship REPEATS ALLOWED Allcomers 14 years & under 12 years & under 10 years & under 8 years & under Jazz/Musical Comedy Championship NO REPEATS 12 years & under 10 years & under 8 years & under Repeats allowed Modern Contemporary/Lyrical Championship NO REPEATS 12 years & under 10 years & under 8 years & under Repeats allowed Championship winners 14yrs & over receive $30 plus plaque & perpetual trophy. Championship winners 12yrs & under receive $20 plus plaque & perpetual trophy.

SECTIONS TAP DANCING CATEGORY OPEN SECTIONS SPEED TAP 12 years & under 10 years & under 8 years & under 6 years & under SLOW TAP 12 years & under 10 years & under 8 years & under 6 years & under WALTZ TAP 12 years & under 10 years & under 8 years & under 6 years & under STRAIGHT TAP Any Style 12 years & under 10 years & under ENSEMBLE 12 years & under 10 years & under * Winners of open sections 14 Years & Over will receive medal plus $10. SECTIONS BALLET CATEGORY OPEN SECTIONS CLASSICAL BALLET 12 years & under 10 years & under 8 years & under 6 years & under DEMI-CHARACTER 12 years & under 10 years & under 8 years & under 6 years & under * Winners of open sections 14 Years & Over will receive medal plus $10.

SECTIONS GENERAL CATEGORY OPEN SECTIONS MODERN LYRICAL 12 years & under 10 years & under 8 years & under 6 years & under MODERN CONTEMPORARY 12 years & under 10 years & under 8 years & under 6 years & under JAZZ/MUSICAL COMEDY/HIP HOP 12 years & under 10 years & under 8 years & under 6 years & under SONG & DANCE Tap or Soft Shoe Please state type of dance on Entry Form Allcomers 14 years & under 12 years & under 10 years & under 8 years & under NATIONAL CHARACTER Allcomers 14 years & under 12 years & under 10 years & under BABIES SECTIONS 5 years & under Tap/Song & Tap/Classical/Demi/Modern/Jazz/Song & Soft Shoe - Please state type of each dance on entry form - sections will be made depending on entries SPECIAL NEEDS ALL AGES Solo Any Style Duo/Trio Any Style * Winners of open sections 14 Years & Over will receive medal plus $10. IMPROVISATIONS TAP, BALLET, JAZZ, MODERN Please list section type on entry form Allcomers 14 years & under 12 years & under 10 years & under 8 years & under

SPECIALLY RESTRICTED SECTIONS MODERN LYRICAL MODERN CONTEMPORARY JAZZ/MUSICAL COMEDY/HIP HOP SONG & DANCE TAP OR SOFT SHOE Please state type of dance on entry form SPEED TAP SLOW TAP WALTZ TAP CLASSICAL BALLET DEMI-CHARACTER

DUOS/TRIOS/QUARTETS Please see separate entry form Please list section type, name, age and date of birth of EACH competitor on the entry form and sections will be made according to entries. Duo Ballet/Demi-Character/National Character Duo Jazz/Musical Comedy Duo Modern Contemporary/Lyrical Duo Tap Duo Song & Dance Trio or Quartet Ballet/Demi-Character/National Character Trio or Quartet Jazz/Musical Comedy Trio or Quartet Modern Contemporary/Lyrical Trio or Quartet Tap Trio or Quartet Song & Dance Duo/Trio Special Needs All ages GROUPS Please see separate entry form Group sections will be formed based on entries received. As such, please outline the below on the entry form: Section type Number of competitors in each group Age of oldest competitor THE SECTION FOR EACH GROUP WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE AGE OF THE OLDEST COMPETITOR IN THAT GROUP AS AT THE 1 ST OF JANUARY THIS YEAR Tap Dance Groups Song & Dance Groups Ballet Groups Classical/Demi-Character Modern Lyrical Groups Modern Contemporary Groups Jazz Groups Musical Theatre Groups National Character Groups Other please specify style of dance on entry form

LAKE MACQUARIE FESTIVAL OF DANCE - OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM SOLO SECTIONS, CHAMPIONSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS *** PLEASE SEE SEPARATE FORMS FOR GROUPS AND DUOS/TRIOS/QUARTETS*** COMPETITORS NAME............ ADDRESS......... POST CODE PHONE MOBILE. EMAIL ADDRESS........ DATE OF BIRTH........ AGE at 6/7/19.... TEACHER'S NAME PHONE... STUDIO NAME......... ADDRESS....... POST CODE.. NO REPEATS EXCEPT FOR BABIES SECTIONS, NATIONAL & SONG & DANCE CHAMPS, 8 YEARS CHAMPS & ENTERTAINMENTSCHOLS DESCRIPTION FEE Plus $10.00 for Programme to be posted TOTAL I have read the rules and condition of entry and agree to abide by them. Signed Date Please send all entries to the Festival Coordinator, PO Box 443, Cardiff, NSW, 2285. Enquiries to lakemacquariefestivalofdance@yahoo.com.au or Sara on 0423 741 561. Payment to be made by Direct Deposit or Cheque (payable to 'Lake Macquarie Festival of Dance'). BSB: 062 827 Account Number: 1027 9665 Reference: Entrant's surname and initial OFFICE USE ONLY: D.O.B PROGRAM MONEY Lake Macquarie Festival of Dance ABN: 31 317 806 774

LAKE MACQUARIE FESTIVAL OF DANCE - OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM DUOS/TRIOS/QUARTETS *** PLEASE SEE SEPARATE FORMS FOR SOLOS AND GROUPS*** STUDIO NAME......... TEACHER'S NAME..... ADDRESS............ POST CODE PHONE MOBILE. EMAIL ADDRESS....... SECTION TYPE NAME OF EACH DANCER D.O.B. FOR EACH DANCER at 6/7/19 FEE Plus $10.00 for Programme to be posted I have read the rules and condition of entry and agree to abide by them. TOTAL Signed Date Please send all entries to the Festival Coordinator, PO Box 443, Cardiff, NSW, 2285. Enquiries to lakemacquariefestivalofdance@yahoo.com.au or Sara on 0423 741 561. Payment to be made by Direct Deposit or Cheque (payable to 'Lake Macquarie Festival of Dance'). BSB: 062 827 Account Number: 1027 9665 Reference: Surname and Initial of first entrant on the form plus the word Duos. i.e. SmithR Duos OFFICE USE ONLY: D.O.B PROGRAMME MONEY Lake Macquarie Festival of Dance ABN: 31 317 806 774

LAKE MACQUARIE FESTIVAL OF DANCE - OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM GROUPS *** PLEASE SEE SEPARATE FORMS FOR SOLOS AND DUOS/TRIOS/QUARTETS*** STUDIO NAME.......... TEACHER'S NAME...... ADDRESS............ POST CODE PHONE MOBILE. EMAIL ADDRESS......... SECTION TYPE AGE OF OLDEST DANCER at 1/1/19 NUMBER OF DANCERS IN GROUP FEE Plus $10.00 for Programme to be posted TOTAL I have read the rules and condition of entry and agree to abide by them. Signed Date Please send all entries to the Festival Coordinator, PO Box 443, Cardiff, NSW, 2285. Enquiries to lakemacquariefestivalofdance@yahoo.com.au or Sara on 0423 741 561. Payment to be made by Direct Deposit or Cheque (payable to 'Lake Macquarie Festival of Dance'). BSB: 062 827 Account Number: 1027 9665 Reference: Studio Name Groups OFFICE USE ONLY: D.O.B PROGRAMME MONEY Lake Macquarie Festival of Dance ABN: 31 317 806 774

LAKE MACQUARIE FESTIVAL OF DANCE - PROGRAMME ADVERTISING If you wish to adverise in the official programme, please complete this form and return to the Festival Coordinator by 15 May. Advertising rates are as follows: Full Page Ad $25.00 Please note: Ads must be emailed to lakemacquariefestivalofdance@yahoo.com.au in PDF. Ads will not be edited - they will appear in the programme exactly how we receive them. Payment to be made by direct debit (BSB: 062827, Acct Number: 1027 9665), cash or cheque/money order made payable to 'Lake Macquarie Festival of Dance.' If you have any queries regarding advertising, please email lakemacquariefetivalofdance@yahoo.com.au or call Sara on 0423 741561. Please sign/date the below and return with your advertisement: I confirm that I have emailed my advertisement for the Lake Macquarie Festival of Dance programme to lakemacquariefestivalofdance@yahoo.com.au I understand that my advertisement will appear in the programme exactly as emailed. I enclose payment of $25.00 for a full page ad. Signed.. Date.. OFFICE USE ONLY: Payment received CASH/CHQ/MONEY ORDER/EFT Date received.