THE BRISBANE EISTEDDFOD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2015 PRESIDENT Ken Meissner president@brisbaneeistedfod.org.au SECRETARY Kim Hill secretary@brisbaneeisteddfod.org.au VICE PRESIDENT Leslie Martin vice-president@brisbaneeisteddfod.org.au TREASURER Lyn Pond treasurer@brisbaneeisteddfod.org.au PRESIDENT S MESSAGE I would like to record a formal tribute to my colleague, outgoing president Jos Van de Ven, who has served with distinction during a period of intense growth for Solo Eisteddfod. His leadership has contributed to making this Eisteddfod the spectacular event it is today. Jos work commitments prevent him from continuing, and I have recently accepted the role of president. I look forward to renewing friendships with the dance professionals whose students have supported this event over many years, and welcoming those who may be joining our premier exhibition of solo talent for the first time. I trust all competing entrants, those who win, and those who do not, will enjoy a positive and rewarding experience, and be left with an intense desire to return for many years to come. The Brisbane Eisteddfod has a history of artistic excellence extending back 117 years, and the Dance Solo Section is growing from year to year and is a visible example of what the eisteddfod movement is successfully achieving. Our Dance Solos convenor and committee members take great pride in presenting an outstanding event for competitors, dance professionals, and the large numbers of spectators whose support makes continuation and growth a reality from year to year. Our committee and a contingent of helpers are dedicated volunteers, whose only motivation is to advance the skills and performance opportunities of young Brisbane artists. We need your active support to retain this service to the dance community. On behalf of all of us, may you enjoy this exciting display of superb talent and commitment to the world of dance. Ken Meissner President, The Brisbane Eisteddfod. MESSAGE FROM 2015 CONVENOR - Vicki Hansen DANCE SOLOS Welcome to all competitors. My name is Vicki Hansen and I am very excited to be the convenor for the 2015 Dance Solos. Christine Spencer has kindly volunteered her services once again this year to transition the role of convenor to myself, Christine is responsible for building the Dance Solos eisteddfod to be a leading showcase of talent over the last thirteen years and I have been very fortunate to have her support and guidance. We have a very full programme of entries and we are all looking forward to seeing the range of talent that will be on display this year. All positions involved in bringing this eisteddfod together are volunteers who have given up enormous amounts of their time to put the event together. I can now speak from experience from saying it is no small commitment from the volunteers and I wish to share my thanks with those involved and those who will be involved during the event. There is always opportunity for others who may wish to volunteer and support the event, if you have an interest please contact me to learn more on how you can assist. As in past years the scale of this event means we have no capability to make changes to the published programme. There are not too many changes but once again it has been necessary to split some of the larger sections into A and B. Please do not request to be moved as this is not an option. To all the parents who have offered to help and to all the sponsors and donations that we have received this year. Thank you!!!! You are invaluable!!!!! Vicki Hansen Solos Convenor dancesolos@brisbaneeisteddfod.org.au 1
NO ACCESS TO DRESSING ROOMS OR AUDITORIUM BEFORE 8.30AM ADMISSION CHARGES DANCE SOLOS 2015 ADULT One Session $ 6.00 Entire Day (morning, afternoon, evening sessions) $15.00 Season Solos Pass (Does NOT include Repertoire)$35.00 CONCESSION (AGED CARE CARD only) One Session $ 5.00 Entire Day (morning, afternoon, evening sessions) $12.00 Season Solos Pass(Does NOT include Repertoire)$30.00 CHILDREN 15 YEARS & UNDER One Session $ 3.00 PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO TEACHERS PASSES FOR SOLOS. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE AUDITORIUM ARE REQUIRED TO PAY ENTRY FEE. COMPETITORS WISHING TO WATCH THEIR OWN SESSION DO NOT REQUIRE A TICKET, BUT IF SPECTATING ON NON COMPETING DAYS, THEY WILL REQUIRE AN ENTRY TICKET Adjudicator LOUISE BULJUBASICH A.D.A. Louise has been involved with Eisteddfods since the age of 8, and has been teaching for the past 29 years at various studios before opening her own studio in 1994. Louise trained in all facets of dance : Classical, Jazz, Tap and Highland. She has a very successful school in Innisfail, with her students attaining excellent results in Examination and Eisteddfod work. Louise is also involved in production work for many clubs and organizations such as the Italian Community functions as well as some school based dance work including the Mary s Place dance students who regularly perform at events at Good Counsel College. Also has choreographed for Choral Society s Oklahoma, Once upon a mattress and for Nunsense twice. Former students have gone on to careers in dance, some being in Starlight Express in Germany, Cruise ships, Disney productions at Tokyo Disney, Hamburg Ballet and Cats Singapore, and also now touring with the Lion King. Past students have been accepted into Queensland Dance School of Excellence, DanceWorld 301, Brent Street, Ministry of Dance and students gaining entrance into the Australian Ballet school as country students. In 2012 another of Louise s successful boys was accepted into the Australian Ballet School in Melbourne full time. Over the last few years 4 of Louise s students have been awarded the Champion of Champions award at the Tropicarnival Eisteddfod. A number of students have been National Showcase winners, with one representing Australia against Canadian and USA champions. One of the students won the teen section of Showcase that took him to America to compete and then was a guest artist in a previous final of So You think You Can Dance. Louise looks forward to inspiring the next generation of successful dancers with her encouraging and rewarding comments. Louise has adjudicated for us previously and we look forward to welcoming her for Dance Solos again for 2015. 2
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION STAGE: The stage dimensions at Yeronga approx. 11m wide x 7m deep BACKSTAGE DECORUM: Parents are requested to supervise the behaviour of their competitors backstage and to keep noise to a minimum including in the dressing rooms and front of house area. There are to be NO parents standing in the wings backstage at any time. Props must be of a suitable size and nature to allow for placement and removal by one person only quickly and with minimal disruption. Please remove all props from behind stage immediately after performance or in next break to schedule. PLAYING OF MUSIC A sound system will be provided at the venue for the use of competitors, parents and teachers. We will endeavour to try and hire a person to play the music but there is no guarantee that this will cover all sessions. There is to be CD s only. Always maintain a backup CD for unforeseen circumstances. REFRESHMENTS: The Brisbane Eisteddfod Committee wishes to advise that there will be various refreshments including hot meals, snacks and drinks available at Yeronga. Our thanks go to Anne Marie and her family who for many years have provided this valuable service to the Eisteddfod patrons. VIDEO TAPING Limelight Multi-Media has been engaged as the official Videographer for 2015. This is an exclusive service and private video recording of competitors and routines on stage is NOT permitted in the interests of protecting choreography. Please book all items you wish to be recorded at the Limelight Multi-Media table upon arrival at the venue. Only pre-booked items will be recorded. STILL PHOTOGRAPHY: Mr Ryan Kettle, proprietor of Move Photography,, has been engaged to provide still photographic services to the Dance Solos Eisteddfod. Ryan s Phone number is 0413 304 289. LOST PROPERTY: Lost property is a problem every Eisteddfod. Competitors and parents are asked to ensure personal property, costume items and accessories are taken from the venue after each session. Valuable property should not be left in the change rooms. The Eisteddfod Committee will naturally take every possible care to minimize the opportunity for theft. However, the responsibility is ultimately yours and no liability will be accepted by the committee in instances of loss or theft of property. Lost property will be retained by the Convenors for one month only after the Dance Section concludes. SOCIAL MEDIA: It is our intention to update some daily results on FB and Instagram from the Solos Event, if you do not wish your competitor to be tagged in or photographed for social media, please advise The Convenor, Vicki Hansen prior to the event by email. dancesolos@brisbaneeisteddfod.org.au COPYRIGHT: Competitors must be aware of copyright responsibilities. The Brisbane Eisteddfod is in no way responsible for personal breach of copyright. If in doubt APRA & AMCOS may be contacted directly or ask your studio. IMPORTANT: PHOTOCOPYING OF THE PROGRAM IS PROHIBITED 3
DANCE SOLOS AWARDS AND PRIZES 2015 The adjudicator reserves the right to exercise discretion and withhold one or more prizes in any section of the Eisteddfod. The Brisbane Eisteddfod Inc reserves the right to combine any sections where it deemed necessary. All Prize money, Awards and Trophies not specified by individual sponsorship or donations have been furnished by Brisbane Eisteddfod Dance Solos. SOLOS SECTIONS 15 years & over 1st $20 2nd $15 3rd $10 13 & 14 years 1st $15 2nd $10 3rd $ 5 12 years & under Trophy DUO/TRIO All ages 1st 2nd 3rd Medallions CHAMPIONSHIP ALL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHIES GENEROUSLY DONATED BY LIMELIGHT MULTIMEDIA There must be at least 3 competitors qualified for Championship section to proceed. Champion Trophy & $30 Runner Up Trophy and $20 AGE AGGREGATE Trophy SPECIAL SOLO AWARD Trophy REPERTOIRE TROPHIES & PRIZE MONEY GENEROUSLY DONATED BY BE DANCE SOLOS Senior Winner Trophy & $ 500 Runner Up $250 Junior Winner Trophy & $300 Runner Up $150 BRISBANE EISTEDDFOD INC GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS AND DONORS The Spencer Family Sketa Oz International Ballet Limelight MultiMedia Move Photography Annette Roselli Ballet Academy Claudia Dean Coaching The Frazer-Gourlay Family Queensland Ballet Anne Marie & Family Kellie Hansen Renee Reese Sophie Kendall Suzy Clegg Ashlea Smith Yeronga HS ADPI Charlize Goody Trophy Superstore 4
ADJUDICATORS SPECIAL SOLO AWARDS Award Overall Excellence in Senior Performance Most Promising Senior Classical Dancer Most Promising Senior Jazz Dancer Most Promising Senior Tap Dancer Most Promising Snr Contemporary Dancer Most Promising Senior Song & Dance Enter. Most Charismatic Senior Performer Most Promising Slow Modern Dancer Senior Encouragement Award Most Outstanding Classical Dancer Any Age Donor The Spencer Family Sketa Oz International Ballet The Frazer-Gourlay Family Move Photography Claudia Dean Coaching Annette Roselli Ballet Academy JUNIOR AWARDS 12 YEARS AND UNDER Award Overall Excellence in Junior Performance Most Promising Junior Classical Dancer Most Promising Junior Jazz Dancer Most Promising Junior Tap Dancer Most Promising Jnr Contemporary Dancer Most Promising Junior Song & Dance Enter. Most Charismatic Junior Performer Most Promising Slow Modern Dancer Junior Encouragement Award Most Promising Dancer Any Dancer PERPETUAL TROPHIES Repertoire: The Paul Wright Shield Donor The Spencer Family Sketa Oz International Ballet The Frazer-Gourlay Family Move Photography Claudia Dean Coaching Overall Excellence in Senior Performance: Spencer Family Trophy Overall Excellence in Junior Performance: Spencer Family Trophy Most Outstanding Classical Dancer: Annette Roselli Ballet Academy Trophy OTHER PRIZES 2 x tickets to Queensland Ballet s Production of The Nutcracker + Invitation to view Rehearsals Donated by The Queensland Ballet will be offered to the Senior Repertoire winner. for all competitors attending the competition kindly donated by Dancetrain A one year Subscription to for the winners of The Most Outstanding Junior and Senior Contemporary, Slow Modern, Song & Dance Dancers and Junior & Senior Repertoire Winners Winners 2014: Kindly return Perpetual Trophies to the convenor prior to event finishing 5
INDEX Saturday 26 th September 9.00 am 1 Any Dance or Song & Dance 4 years & under 2 Any Dance or Song & Dance 5 years 3 Classical Ballet 6 years & under 14 Character or Demi-Character 6 years & under 25 Song and Dance ex Tap 6 years & under 75 Slow Modern 6 years & under 64 Modern Up Tempo 6 years & under 43 Tap 6 years & under 4 Classical Ballet 7 years Saturday 26 th September 1.00pm 15 Demi Character 7 years 65 Modern Up Tempo 7 years 26 Song and Dance ex Tap 7 years 76 Slow Modern 7 years & under 44 Tap 7 years 54 Waltz Tap 8 years & under 59 Speed Tap 8 years & under 38 Song and Tap 8 years &under Saturday 26 th September 5.00pm 114 Modern Up Tempo Duo/Trio 10 years & under 111 Tap Duo/Trio 10 years & under 108/109 Classical Ballet Duo/Trio 10 years & under & 12 years & under 117 Slow Modern Duo/Trio 12 years & under 119 Song and Dance Duo/Trio 12 yrs & under 121 Contemporary/Novelty/Cabaret/Musical Duo/Trio 12 years & under 115 Modern Up Tempo Duo/Trio 12 years & under 112 Tap Duo/Trio 12 years & under 110 Classical Duo/Trio 13 years & over 118 Slow Modern Duo/Trio 13 years & over 116 Modern Up Tempo Duo/Trio 13 years & over 113 Tap Duo/Trio 13 years & over 120 Song & Dance Duo/Trio 13 years & over 122 Contemporary/Novelty/Cabaret/Musical Duo/Trio 13 years & over Sunday 27 th September 9.00 am 5 Classical Ballet 8 years 16 Character or Demi-Character 8 years 77 Slow Modern 8 years 45 Tap 8 years 27 Song and Dance 8 years 6
Sunday 27 th September 1.00 pm 66 Modern Up Tempo 8 years 86A Contemporary 10 years & under 86B Contemporary 10 years & under 35 National Solo 10 years & under Sunday 27 th September 5.00 pm 13 Classical Ballet 16 years & over 24 Character or Demi-Character 16 years & over 74 Up Tempo 16 years & over 53 Tap Solo 16 years & over 85 Slow Modern 16 years & over 92 Contemporary 16 years & over Monday 28 th September 9.00 am 68A Modern Up Tempo 10 years 7A Classical Ballet 10 years 79A Slow Modern 10 years 18 Character or Demi-Character 10 years Monday 28 th September 1.00 pm 7B Classical Ballet 10 years 79B Slow Modern 10 years 68B Modern Up Tempo 10 years 29 Song & Dance (ex Tap) 10 years 47 Tap Solo 11 years Tuesday 29 September 9.00am 6 Classical Ballet 9 years 17 Character or Demi Character 9 years 28 Song & Dance (ex tap) 9 years 78 Slow Modern 9 years 46 Tap Solo 9 years Tuesday 29th September 1.00 pm 67A Modern Up Tempo 9 years 67B Modern Up Tempo 9 years 60 Speed Tap 9 & 10 years 55 Waltz Tap 9 & 10 years 39 Song & Tap 9 & 10 years Tuesday 29th September 5.00 pm 12 Classical Ballet 15 years 23 Character or Demi-Character 15 years 73 Modern Up Tempo 15 years 52 Tap 15 years 91 Contemporary 15 years 7
84 Slow Modern 15 years 58 Waltz Tap 15 years & over 63 Speed Tap 15 years & over 42 Song & Tap 15 years & over 34 Song & Dance 15 years & over Wednesday 30th September 9.00 am 69A Modern Up Tempo 11 years 80A Slow Modern 11 years 87 Contemporary 11 years 19 Character of Demi-Character 11 years Wednesday 30th September 1.00 pm 30 Song & Dance (ex Tap) 11 years 8 Classical Ballet 11 years 48 Tap Solo 11 years 36 National 11 & 12 years 80B Slow Modern 11 years Wednesday 30th September 5.00 pm 69B Modern Up Tempo 11 years 40 Song & Tap 11 & 12 years 56 Waltz Tap 11 & 12 years 61 Speed Tap 11 & 12 Years Thursday 1st October 9am 50 Tap 13 years 82 Slow Modern 13 years 71 Modern Up Tempo 13 years 89 Contemporary 13 years Thursday 1st October 1.00 pm 10 Classical Ballet 13 years 32 Song and Dance (ex Tap) 13 years 21 Character or Demi-Character 13 years 62 Speed Tap 13 & 14 years 41 Song & Tap 13 & 14 years 57 Waltz Tap 13 & 14 years 96 Cabaret or Musical Theatre 13 years & over 94/37 Novelty or National 13 years & over Friday 2nd October 9.00 am 22 Character or Demi-Character 14 years 11 Classical Ballet 14 years 83 Slow Modern 14 years 8
Friday 2nd October 1.00 pm 90A Contemporary 14 years 90B Contemporary 14 years 72 Modern Up Tempo 14 years 51 Tap 14 years 33 Song & Dance (ex Tap) 14 years Friday 2nd October 5.00 pm 135 Junior Repertoire Masterclass ADPI ALBION 136 Senior Repertoire Masterclass ADPI ALBION Saturday 3rd October 9.00 am 9A Classical Ballet 12 years 81 A Slow Modern 12 years 20 Character or Demi-Character 12 years 9B Classical Ballet 12 years Saturday 3rd October 1.00 pm 88A Contemporary 12 years 81B Slow Modern 12 years 88B Contemporary 12 years 31 Song & Dance (Ex Tap) 12 years Saturday 3rd October 5.00 pm 49 Tap 12 years 70 Modern Up Tempo 12 years 93 Novelty 12 years & under 95 Cabaret or Musical Theatre 12 years & under Sunday 4th October 9am 123 Junior Classical Championship 129 Junior Modern Championship 132 Junior Tap Championship 126 Junior Song & Dance Championship Sunday 4th October 12.00pm 124 Intermediate Classical Championship 130 Intermediate Modern Championship 127 Intermediate Song & Dance Championship 133 Intermediate Tap Championship 131 Senior Modern Championship 128 Senior Song & Dance Championship 125 Senior Classical Championship CANCELLED 134 Senior Tap Championship CANCELLED Sunday 4 th October 3.30 pm Awards Presentation Sunday 4th October 4.00 pm Repertoire 135 Junior Classical and Contemporary Variation 136 Senior Classical and Contemporary Variation 9