MK YOUNG DANCER 2019 ENTRY INFORMATION

MK YOUNG DANCER 2019 ENTRY INFORMATION

CALLING ALL YOUNG DANCERS. WHATEVER YOUR STYLE, SHOW US WHAT YOU VE GOT! We re searching for the city s most exciting young dancers, choreographers and all round movers and shakers to perform in MK Gallery s brand new auditorium in spring 2019. WHY DANCE? Dance is the expression of ideas, emotions and relationships through physical movement of the body. It is a powerful impulse rooted within humanity that spans cultures throughout history. When channelled with imagination and thought, it becomes an art form consisting of many genres and styles which are constantly evolving. Dance is a creative experience that anyone can take part in use it to get fit, create art or simply to have fun. COMPETITION THEME: TRANSFORMATION To alter; to revamp; to revolutionise - these are just a few words that describe what it means to transform. MK Gallery is transforming. Our appearance will alter as we create new and exciting spaces for everyone to enjoy. We invite you to create a dance that shares with us what TRANSFORMATION means to you. DANCE WITH US Explore the possibilities of art and dance at one of our fun and friendly Saturday Studio sessions. Visit www.mkgallery.org for more information and to book. SATURDAY STUDIO: LET S DANCE Saturday 3 November 2018 Saturday 10 November 2018 Saturday 17 November 2018 Saturday 24 November 2018 All 1 3pm

BE INSPIRED Our competition partners are at the forefront of all things dance. Be sure to check them out for ideas, inspiration and new moves. MILTON KEYNES THEATRE Milton Keynes Theatre plays host to a first class programme of theatre, comedy and dance. From weekly classes to show inspired workshops their Creative Learning Team create experiences for everyone no matter their abilities or desires. Look out for opportunities to take part. www.atgtickets.com/venues/ milton-keynes-theatre MÓTUS Each year MÓTUS offers platforms and opportunities to hundreds of emerging and established dancers from Milton Keynes and beyond. Be sure to check out their programme of dance performances, workshops and events. www.motusdance.co.uk NEW ADVENTURES New Adventures is an iconic and ground-breaking British dancetheatre company, famous for telling stories with a unique theatrical twist. Matthew Bourne and New Adventures delight, inspire and nurture people of all ages and backgrounds. www.new-adventures.net ONE DANCE UK One Dance UK supports, advocates, enhances and gives profile to dance in the UK. INFORMATION ON HOW TO ENTER WHO CAN ENTER? Anyone aged 7-19* and living or being educated in MK can enter. There are four age categories: 7 to 10 years, 11 to 13 years, 14 to 16 years and 17 to 19 years. The competition is open to nonprofessionals only and no previous dance experience is necessary. You can dance solo or as part of a group of up to 10 dancers. *You must be aged 7 19 on 31 July 2019 to enter. WHAT KIND OF DANCE CAN I SUBMIT? You can enter one original choreographed dance per person or per group. Your dance must respond to the theme of transformation but can be in any genre or style. It can be choreographed by another person or by you. To enter, you are asked to submit a 1 minute video clip of your dance but if shortlisted, you will be invited to deliver a live performance of 3-5 minutes. The performance space available will be approximately 8m 6m. WHAT CAN I WEAR? Please wear clothing that is comfortable and appropriate. It must allow the judges to see the movement and lines of your choreography clearly e.g. a simple leotard and loose bottoms or tights; or a vest top and tracksuit bottoms. CAN I USE PROPS? You are welcome to use small props as part of your performance. Your props must be easily transported - if shortlisted, you will need to be able to deliver these to MK Gallery. www.onedanceuk.org

WHAT KIND OF SOUND CAN I USE? Your chosen sound accompaniment can be any of the following: instrumental; orchestral; spoken word; silence; natural sound; found sound; body percussion. If shortlisted, you must be able to provide a high quality (electronic, if applicable) version of your sound accompaniment for use during the live show. HOW DO I SUBMIT MY WORK? The deadline for entry is MONDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2019. Incomplete entries or entries received after this deadline will not be considered. To enter, please submit one digital video, not exceeding 1 minute in length, accompanied by a completed entry form. An electronic version of the entry form is available at www.mkgallery.org. Please title all digital files with your name or the name of your group. You can share your entry with us in one of the following ways: Upload a private video to YouTube and email a link to youngdancer@mkgallery.org. Transfer a file or link online via WeTransfer to youngdancer@mkgallery.org. Drop off a memory stick or CD-R with your video or post it to MK Gallery Young Dancer, 900 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 3QA.* *If you would like your memory stick/cd-r returned, please include a stamped addressed envelope. HOW IS THE WINNER SELECTED? Shortlisted entrants will be invited to perform their dance live on SATURDAY 27 APRIL 2019. This will be viewed by a panel of judges and an audience as part of a special public event in MK Gallery s new auditorium. The judges will consider: the originality and imaginativeness of choreographic content including the use of actions; dynamics; space; relationships; and structure of the dance choreographic intention including relationship to the competition theme ability to perform and connect with the audience WHAT ARE THE PRIZES? Certificates will be presented to all shortlisted entrants and one dancer/ group in each age category will be highly commended. The overall winner will receive: A special goody bag including a Swan Lake programme signed by Matthew Bourne. An invitation to perform as part of the MÓTUS festival, 17-19 May 2019. An exciting prize for their school or dance school.

KEY DATES 25 FEBRUARY 2019 Deadline for entries 15 MARCH 2019 Shortlisted entrants notified 27 APRIL 2019 Live performances and winner announced 17 19 MAY 2019 MÒTUS dance festival and winner s performance INFORMATION Children and young people under 18 years must seek permission from a parent or guardian to enter. Stay safe online ensure anything that you upload to YouTube or WeTransfer is private and can only be viewed by those with permission. Please seek help from a parent or guardian for how to do this. Shortlisted entries will be contacted by MK Gallery s Learning Team by 15 March 2019. Unanswered questions? Contact MK Gallery s Learning Team: 01908 676900 / youngdancer@mkgallery.org CHECKLIST HAVE YOU...? ü Read all information on how to enter? Received permission from a parent of guardian to take part? Shared with us a 1 minute digital video clip of your performance, titled with your name or the name your group (if applicable)? Remembered to complete all sections of your entry form and send this along with your video? The deadline for entry is MONDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2019. Please complete this form and send it along with a video of your dance via YouTube or WeTransfer to YOUNGDANCER@MKGALLERY.ORG. An electronic version of this form can be found at www.mkgallery.org. Alternatively, drop off a memory stick or CD-R with your video and entry form or post it to MK Gallery Young Dancer, 900 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 3QA.

This form is for completion by entrants taking part independently of ENTRY FORM their school or dance school. If entrants are submitting work as a group, only one form needs to be completed. ABOUT YOU Entrant(s) Name(s) WHICH AGE CATEGORY ARE YOU ENTERING THIS WORK INTO? (Please tick one) 7-10 years Please include a short paragraph about your dance and tell us how it responds to the theme of transformation : Name of your group (if applicable) 11-13 years 14-16 years Date of Birth(s) Address 17-19 years DETAILS OF YOUR WORK Title of your dance Who is the choreographer of your dance? Any special requirements for performance? (E.g. dance floor) Telephone Email Props used (please list) HOW ARE YOU SUBMITTING YOUR WORK (PLEASE TICK ONE) Which school do you attend? YouTube link (please provide URL) Which dance school do you attend? (If applicable) Sound accompaniment (please specify) WeTransfer file / link (If link, please provide URL) Memory stick / CD-R