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WELCOME The U DO IT! National Schools Dance Championship offer a fantastic opportunity for dancers from academic schools to showcase their talent through platforms they may not have had access to previously. Dancers are encouraged to participate in workshops with a framework that promotes realistic and measurable goals, from a wide range of dance styles taught by industry professionals. The National Schools Dance Championship has been successfully delivered to schools across the UK since 2011 by our partner, United Dance Organisation. As the world leaders in street dance, they provide over 15 years of expertise and knowledge in the field. The Championships are produced by U DO IT! Dance Foundation, a charity that works in partnership with Sport Wales, Disability Sport Wales, Sport England, EMDP and the Youth Sports Trust to provide all-inclusive dance programmes to children and young people of all ages and backgrounds across the UK. The National Schools Dance Championship is aligned with, and representative of U DO IT! Dance Foundation's mission and objectives. Recognising that dancers and potential dancers from both primary and secondary education do not have as many opportunities to express themselves and/or compete. This pack will provide you with all the information you need to get involved! We look forward to seeing you at National Schools Dance Championship 2017. 3
WHY ATTEND? The National Schools Dance Championship include: Street Dance Ballet Contemporary Jazz Musical Theatre Tap All academic schools can enter this event and compete in any or all of the above styles. The event attracts dancers from schools in England, Scotland and Wales, with some obtaining automatic qualification via regional and partner events, and will serve as a showcase for their work throughout the academic year. Dancers will be able to attain trophies, medals and certificates, earning rewards for their achievements. Our work with EMDP & Youth Sport Trust to secure dance as being part of the School Games Offer means that this national event makes for a great pathway from Level 2 3 events in your area or county. Top placing teams at the National Schools Championship will also get the chance to perform at The School Games Level 4 event in September 2017. This one-day event will take place on Friday 16th June 2017 in Stoke on Trent. The day will consist of: Group Competition (all styles) Workshops for (various styles) Awards Ceremony 4
Past judges have included world renowned street dancer Lizzie Gough who appeared on BBC's So You Think You Can Dance and more recently as a choreographer on ITV's Dance, Dance, Dance, celebrity dance crew Flawless, Corey from Boyband and the amazing Shannon and Peter who appeared on ITV's Britain's Got Talent and Sky TV's Got To Dance. The event is held at the very end of the summer term so we would ask that Head Teachers allow pupils to participate and represent their school at this national event. We can provide written letters if required to confirm attendance. To ensure a fair and level competition, only dancers from academic schools are permitted to enter the championships; any entrants from dedicated dance schools are prohibited, although other opportunities are available through events delivered by United Dance Organisation (www.udostreetdance.com). U DO IT! not only provide a finale event for your school but are also on hand throughout the year to assist and encourage dance provision and participation at your school. We are able to provide tailored workshops to suit your dancers needs. As a participant of The National Schools program your students and teachers can also benefit from our vast resource of professional advice and expertise. 5
HOW TO GET INVOLVED 1. RECRUIT YOUR DANCERS* Each dancer must be registered as a member of United Dance Organisation to compete, which can be done for FREE at www.udostreetdancecom. A membership number will then be sent within 24hrs of submission. * Please note, for both Public Liability and In Concert insurance each competitor must hold a unique UDO membership number before completing any registration forms for this event. 2. READ THE RULES Don't be afraid to ask. We must have rules to ensure the day is fair however we also want to encourage participation an enjoyable day for all. Please contact us if you have any queries. 3. ASSEMBLE EACH TEAM The event is open to Years 3 6 from primary education and Years 7 13 from secondary education. These are split in to 3 categories which can be found on page 8. 4. BEGIN YOUR REHEARSALS We actively encourage pupils to choreograph their own routines to demonstrate their own abilities and work as part of a team. However, we also have expert advice available should you require any assistance.. 5. TALK TO US Don t be shy. We re here to help you through every step of this process and want each person involved to receive the maximum enjoyment and satisfaction from the event. Call, email, or message us via our social media platforms. 6
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THE RULES Dancer Registration Dancer Registration Each dancer must sign up as a UDO member at www.udostreetdance.com. Each team will need to complete a team registration form, this can be found at www.udoitdance.com via the National Schools page. Email the completed form to Jo at jo@udoitdance.co.uk. Each team MUST be named, we would encourage creativity rather than the name of the school. IMPORTANT - Each team will need a dedicated member of staff to supervise on the day - the details for this person must be included on the registration form. Teams will be split into three age categoies: Category 1: Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 Category 2: Year 7-9 Category 3: Year 10-13 The event is fully-funded and as such tickets are FREE of charge for pupils, spectators and teachers. Spaces are limited, to reserve your tickets visit: www.udoitdance.com and select National Schools Dance Championships from the School Resources section. 8
Groups: (the same rules apply for Street Dance, Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Tap) Each school is permitted to enter as many groups as they wish in each division - and each group must be named. A group must consist of no less than 4 and no more than 24 dancers. All dancers in a group MUST be from the SAME school. A group must compete in the age category of the majority of the dancers. i.e. if there are 6 dancers in a group and 4 of them are Year 11, one Year 8 and one Year 7 then they must dance in Category 3: Years 10-13. The length of the routine can be no longer than 2 minutes 30 seconds. The music can be a mixture of more than one track. Acrobatic moves may be used if you wish, but if judged to be unsafe groups will be penalised. Inappropriate language is not permitted in your recorded music. A dancer cannot compete in more than one group of the same category i.e. a dancer cannot dance in two street dance groups. Props may be used, but must be safe and dancers must be in control when using them. Costumes are optional - please note that you will be judged purely on your dance, choreography and performance. Age appropriate clothing is essential. Age appropriate movements are essential. 9
UDOIT! DANCE FOUNDATION Email: jo@udoitdance.co.uk Website: www.udoitdance.com Tel: 02920 799199 Unit 8, Melyn Mair Wentloog Avenue Lamby Way Cardiff CF3 2EX Information in this brochure is correct at the time of print, but maybe subject to change. U DO IT! Dance Foundation is a register charity commision. Reference Number 1156898
Registration Form National Schools 2017 Name of School : N s National schools Team Name : Style (ie/ Street, Contemporary, Jazz : Age Group: Accompanying Teacher details (inc mobile number): FIRST NAME SURNAME AGE SCHOOL YEAR UDO MEMBERSHIP NUMBER UDOIT! DANCE FOUNDATION Unit 8, Melyn Mair Wentloog Avenue Lamby Way Cardiff CF3 2EX Website: www.udoitdance.com Email: jo@udoitdance.co.uk Tel: 02920 799199