More information about the Godalming Music festival can be found on our website at: www.godalmingmusicfestival.org.uk Dance Syllabus Godalming Music Festival 12 th February 24 th March 2018
Dance Syllabus 2018 Monday 12 - Saturday 17th February Rodborough School, Rake Lane, Milford, Godalming GU8 5BZ All enquiries to Honorary Secretary: Tracey Summerscales, 13 Holm Close, Woodham, Surrey KT15 3QN 07976754634 tracey@s-p-a.co.uk CLOSING DATE for entries in DANCE: Sunday 19 NOVEMBER 2017 Fees must be paid online or accompany entry forms otherwise entries will NOT be accepted. Competitors may be asked to take part on any of the days designated for this section. Adjudicator: Deborah Kate Norris Deborah completed her vocational training at Elmhurst Ballet School. She gained a BA (Hons) in Communication Arts - Dance, at the University College of Ripon and York St John and completed her dissertation thesis in New York, analysing the history of tap dance, studying with Savion Glover and Jason Samuels-Smith. After completing her MA in Dance Studies at De Montfort University in 2006 she gained a scholarship to study at the Jose Limon Contemporary Dance Institute, New York, where she completed their Professional Studies Programme. Deborah is a Lecturer in Dance at Edge Hill University, specialising in Contemporary Dance Technique, Choreography and Ballet for Contemporary Dancers. She is on the faculty at Centre Pointe, Manchester. She is an adjudicator and member of the Board of Trustees for The British Federation of Festivals and is a committee member for All England Dance and the Society for Dance Research. Deborah works as an independent dance artist and is currently engaging in scholarly research for her PHD in Feminist Narratology, and the work of Cathy Marston. In 2011 Deborah was selected by One Dance UK to be mentored as part of their dance leaders mentoring scheme and has been closely supervised by Amanda Britton (Director Rambert School) creating new choreographic projects, and developing new teaching methods for contemporary dance. Class No. Class Time Limit Classical Solo Classical ballet DC01 Baby 6 yrs & under 1½ mins 5.00 DC02 A 7 & 8 years 1½ mins 5.00 DC03 B 9 & 10 years 1½ mins 5.00 DC04 C 11 & 12 years, Classical or Stylised ballet 2 minutes 5.00 DC05 D 13 & 14 years, Classical or Stylised ballet 2 minutes 5.00 DC06 E 15-18 years, Classical or Stylised ballet 2 minutes 5.00 Fee
Classical Greek DC07 Baby 6 yrs & under 1½ mins 5.00 DC08 A 7 & 8 years 1½ mins 5.00 DC09 B 9 & 10 years 1½ mins 5.00 DC10 C 11 & 12 years 2 minutes 5.00 DC11 D 13 & 14 years 2 minutes 5.00 DC12 E 15-18 years 2 minutes 5.00 Contemporary or modern ballet DC13 D 13 & 14 years 2 minutes 5.00 DC14 E 15-18 years 2 minutes 5.00 National DC15 Baby 6 yrs & under 1½ mins 5.00 DC16 A 7 & 8 years 1½ mins 5.00 DC17 B 9 & 10 years 1½ mins 5.00 DC18 C 11 & 12 years 2 minutes 5.00 DC19 D 13 & 14 years 2 minutes 5.00 DC20 E 15-18 years 2 minutes 5.00 Character DC21 Baby 6 yrs & under 1½ mins 5.00 DC22 A 7 & 8 years 1½ mins 5.00 DC23 B 9 & 10 years 1½ mins 5.00 DC24 C 11 & 12 years 2 minutes 5.00 DC25 D 13 & 14 years 2 minutes 5.00 DC26 E 15-18 years 2 minutes 5.00 Stage Solo Modern DC27 Baby 6 yrs & under 1½ mins 5.00 DC28 A 7 & 8 years 1½ mins 5.00 DC29 B 9 & 10 years 1½ mins 5.00 DC30 C 11 & 12 years 2 minutes 5.00 DC31 D 13 & 14 years 2 minutes 5.00 DC32 E 15-18 years 2 minutes 5.00 DC33 Lyrical modern D 13 & 14 years 2 minutes 5.00 DC34 Lyrical modern E 15-18 years 2 minutes 5.00 Tap DC35 Baby 6 yrs & under 1½ mins 5.00 DC36 A 7 & 8 years 1½ mins 5.00 DC37 B 9 & 10 years 1½ mins 5.00 DC38 C 11 & 12 years 2 minutes 5.00 DC39 D 13 & 14 years 2 minutes 5.00 DC40 E 15-18 years 2 minutes 5.00 Song & dance DC41 Baby 6 yrs & under 2 minutes 5.00 DC42 A 7 & 8 years 2 minutes 5.00 DC43 B 9 & 10 years 2½ mins 5.00 DC44 C 11 & 12 years 2½ mins 5.00 DC45 D 13 & 14 years 2½ mins 5.00 DC46 E 15-18 years 2½ mins 5.00
Classical Duets Classical & Stylised Ballet DC47 Junior 10 yrs & under 2½ mins 8.50 DC48 Intermediate 14 yrs & under 2½ mins 8.50 DC49 Senior 21 yrs & under 2½ mins 8.50 Contemporary and Modern Ballet DC50 Junior 10 yrs & under 2½ mins 8.50 DC51 Intermediate 14 yrs & under 2½ mins 8.50 DC52 Senior 21 yrs & under 2½ mins 8.50 Classical Greek DC53 Junior 10 yrs & under 2½ mins 8.50 DC54 Intermediate 14 yrs & under 2½ mins 8.50 DC55 Senior 21 yrs & under 2½ mins 8.50 National DC56 Junior 10 yrs & under 2½ mins 8.50 DC57 Intermediate 14 yrs & under 2½ mins 8.50 DC58 Senior 21 yrs & under 2½ mins 8.50 Character DC59 Junior 10 yrs & under 2½ mins 8.50 DC60 Intermediate 14 yrs & under 2½ mins 8.50 DC61 Senior 21 yrs & under 2½ mins 8.50 Stage duets Modern DC62 Junior 10 yrs & under 2½ mins 8.50 DC63 Intermediate 14 yrs & under 2½ mins 8.50 DC64 Senior 21 yrs & under 2½ mins 8.50 Tap DC65 Junior 10 yrs & under 2½ mins 8.50 DC66 Intermediate 14 yrs & under 2½ mins 8.50 DC67 Senior 21 yrs & under 2½ mins 8.50 Song & dance DC68 Junior 10 yrs & under 2½ mins 8.50 DC69 Intermediate 14 yrs & under 3 minutes 8.50 DC70 Senior 21 yrs & under 3 minutes 8.50
Classical Trios / Quartets Classical & Stylised Ballet DC71 Junior 10 yrs & under 2½ mins 12.00 DC72 Intermediate 14 yrs & under 2½ mins 12.00 DC73 Senior 21 yrs & under 2½ mins 12.00 Contemporary and Modern Ballet DC74 Junior 10 yrs & under 2½ mins 12.00 DC75 Intermediate 14 yrs & under 2½ mins 12.00 DC76 Senior 21 yrs & under 2½ mins 12.00 Classical Greek DC77 Junior 10 yrs & under 2½ mins 12.00 DC78 Intermediate 14 yrs & under 2½ mins 12.00 DC79 Senior 21 yrs & under 2½ mins 12.00 National DC80 Junior 10 yrs & under 2½ mins 12.00 DC81 Intermediate 14 yrs & under 2½ mins 12.00 DC82 Senior 21 yrs & under 2½ mins 12.00 Character DC83 Junior 10 yrs & under 2½ mins 12.00 DC84 Intermediate 14 yrs & under 2½ mins 12.00 DC85 Senior 21 yrs & under 2½ mins 12.00 Stage Trio /Quartet Modern DC86 Junior 10 yrs & under 2½ mins 12.00 DC87 Intermediate 14 yrs & under 2½ mins 12.00 DC88 Senior 21 yrs & under 2½ mins 12.00 Tap DC89 Junior 10 yrs & under 2½ mins 12.00 DC90 Intermediate 14 yrs & under 2½ mins 12.00 DC91 Senior 21 yrs & under 2½ mins 12.00 Song & dance DC92 Junior 10 yrs & under 3 minutes 12.00 DC93 Intermediate 14 yrs & under 3 minutes 12.00 DC94 Senior 21 yrs & under 3 minutes 12.00
Classical Groups Classical & Stylised Ballet DC95 Junior 10 yrs & under 4 minutes 18.00 DC96 Intermediate 14 yrs & under 4 minutes 21.00 DC97 Senior 21 yrs & under 4 minutes 21.00 Contemporary and Modern Ballet DC98 Junior 10 yrs & under 4 minutes 18.00 DC99 Intermediate 14 yrs & under 4 minutes 21.00 DC100 Senior 21 yrs & under 4 minutes 21.00 Classical Greek DC101 Junior 10 yrs & under 4 minutes 21.00 DC102 Intermediate 14 yrs & under 4 minutes 21.00 DC103 Senior 21 yrs & under 4 minutes 21.00 National DC104 Junior 10 yrs & under 4 minutes 21.00 DC105 Intermediate 14 yrs & under 4 minutes 21.00 DC106 Senior 21 yrs & under 4 minutes 21.00 Character DC107 Junior 10 yrs & under 4 minutes 21.00 DC108 Intermediate 14 yrs & under 4 minutes 21.00 DC109 Senior 21 yrs & under 4 minutes 21.00 Stage Groups DC110 Modern Junior 10 yrs & under 4 minutes 21.00 DC111 Modern Intermediate 14 yrs & under 4 minutes 21.00 DC112 Modern Senior 21 yrs & under 4 minutes 21.00 DC113 Tap Junior 10 yrs & under 4 minutes 21.00 DC114 Tap Intermediate 14 yrs & under 4 minutes 21.00 DC115 Tap Senior 21 yrs & under 4 minutes 21.00 DC116 Song & Dance Junior 10 yrs & under 4½ mins 21.00 DC117 Song & Dance Intermediate 14 yrs & under 4½ mins 21.00 DC118 Song & Dance Senior 21 yrs & under 4½ mins 21.00
GENERAL RULES OF THE DANCE FESTIVAL 1. Professionals are not eligible to compete in this festival. For the purposes of this festival, professionals are defined as those who derive more than basic out of pocket expenses within the dancing professions, either as a performer or as a teacher, or who attend a stage or dance school on a full time basis. 2. The age of any Duet, Trio, Group or Ensemble shall be the age of the oldest competitor. 3. The age of any competitor is at the preceding 1 September. 4. Competitors may not perform in any class unless the entry fee has been paid, except at the discretion of the Section Organiser whose decision shall be final. 5. Entries are accepted in strict order of their arrival and the Committee reserves the right to return entries should the maximum limit already be attained. The Committee also reserves the right to split or combine classes to ensure the smooth running of the festival. Late entries are not normally accepted except by the decision of the Section Organiser. 6. Only those entry forms supplied by the Godalming Music Festival or photocopies may be used. Full rights of copying are given without charge by Godalming Music Festival for intending competitors except that any photocopy must contain the total text of the original. 7. Competitors must be able to produce the relevant information relating to Author, Composer, Arranger and that permission from the Copyright owner to perform it has been obtained. 8. Entry fees, which are not refundable (only in exceptional cases), are shown on entry forms available from the Dance Secretary and payment of fees must accompany the entry form(s). Cheques and/or postal orders should be made payable to Godalming Music Festival and crossed a/c payee only. 9. School Principals, or those completing entry forms, will be notified of the time, date and venue for the performances at least one week prior to such performances and any query should be taken up with the Dance Secretary immediately. 10.Time limits may not be exceeded. If the time limit is exceeded the Adjudicator may stop the performance. No penalty will be imposed if the Adjudicator deems that the performance has reached a judgement position. Re-dances are at the discretion of the Committee. 11Discussion with the Adjudicator regarding any matter concerning the Festival, its performance or adjudication is not permitted and offenders may be requested to leave. 12If a competitor's performance is not up to standard the Adjudicator may, after agreement with the Dance Secretary, withhold the mark. Right of appeal may be made to the Festival Committee whose decision will be final. 13Any communication that may require a written reply should be accompanied by a stamped and self-addressed envelope of adequate size. 14No photocopy of a copyright work shall be employed except that the publisher or the author shall have given permission for a photocopy to be taken. 15All competitors will receive a certificate. First Place, Second Place, and Third Place Certificates will have appropriate stickers. Competitors may only receive one Certificate for a performance. Medals will be awarded as follows - 1st Place (Gold), 2nd Place (Silver), 3rd Place (Bronze). At the adjudicator s discretion, it is possible that a first place medal may not be awarded, if he/she thinks that the required standard has not been achieved. 16No mechanical means of reproduction may be used during the competition or at any concert following. This includes all photography and video recording. Performances at or during Festival Concerts are copyright of the Godalming Music Festival. Offenders may incur exclusion from future Festivals. 17All trophies are Challenge Trophies and are competed for at each Festival. The trophies must be returned, in good order, to the Dance Secretary by the week prior to the competition taking place. Any loss or damage shall be reported to the Dance Secretary without delay and, where applicable, to the police and the Owner s Insurer. 18The Festival Organisers shall not be responsible for loss or damage to personal property unless it is placed in the care of an official. 19No guarantee can be made as to the day on which any particular section will be held prior to
the final programme being issued. 20The stage and stage wings are out of bounds to all except authorised persons and competitors about to perform. Competitors who have danced may be asked to leave the wings and return three numbers before the end of the class. Authorised persons include one assistant from each school who may accompany children under 7 years only. 21Competitors should arrive at least one hour before their section is due to start and be prepared to go on stage thirty minutes before the section is scheduled to begin. ALL TIMINGS ARE APPROXIMATE and it is possible that sections may be started thirty minutes before the advertised time or later than advertised if the schedule slips. 22Abusive behaviour, verbal or physical, towards festival staff will not be tolerated. Anyone behaving in such a manner will be asked to leave and no refund will be given. SPECIAL RULES These rules apply to particular Sections or Classes and you should study them before filling in Entry Forms. 1. No dance shall be performed by the same competitor in more than one class, solo section. 2. Time of performance is taken from the first step of the performer. 3. Only one class will be allowed backstage at a time. The class following will be assembled in a place designated. 4. Music for accompaniment may be either live or CD (preferred); if using a CD please ensure that it is a CDR. It is recommended that only one piece of music is recorded on the CD. All music should be clearly marked with Class, Number and Name of the performer. 5. Only candidates or festival staff will be allowed at the back of, or on the side of, the stage during the festival. All props must be set and cleared by the competitor. These must be removed from the backstage area as soon as the competitor has performed. Any change to this ruling will be at the discretion of the staff member on duty. One assistant only (except in special cases) is permitted backstage for competitors aged seven or under. 6. National Dance - country of origin to be stated on the entry form to be included in the programme and will be announced before competitor dances. For national, character and Greek dances - ensure that the announcer has been given your title and/or synopsis prior to dancing. 7. Tap - no double tap permitted. 8. Song and Dance - no supporting vocals allowed. 9. Duet, Trio and Quartet candidates may enter only once in any one section. Group/ Ensemble candidates may enter only twice in any one section 10.Competitors may not receive prompting from off stage and the Adjudicator may terminate the performance where this occurs and disqualify the competitor. Note: If the number of entries to any section is less than 8 the organiser may amalgamate classes at their discretion. If the number of entries to any section is excessive, then the class will be split. The Festival Committee seeks your cooperation in asking all competitors and parents etc. to remain as quiet as possible at all times and to keep dressing rooms clean and tidy. Please respect each other s property and person. Please DO NOT TOUCH ANY OF THE SCHOOL'S PROPERTY. Smoking is NOT permitted anywhere on the site. No food or drinks are to be taken into the Hall. You are requested to keep to allocated dressing rooms to assist in calling up classes.
The following information has been taken from the All England Dance section on Notes for Teachers. This information should make clear to anyone participating in the Godalming Festival in Dance the techniques/styles that are appropriate in each class. CLASSICAL DANCE TECHNIQUES: Classical Ballet: Dances should include adage and allegro. Titles, characterisations and hand-held props are not allowed. The use of well-known repertoire, choreography or music is discouraged. Costumes for Classical Ballet should be simple without ornamentation so that every aspect of the classical technique is clearly visible. Stylised Ballet: The communication of an idea through movement, danced with Classical Ballet technique when using hand props or with traditional style, such as Hornpipe, Spanish, Scottish, Tarantella. Modern Ballet: A fusion of Modern and Ballet genres combining the classical technique with contemporary movement. This form usually requires the use of soft ballet shoes or pointe work and dances can depict abstract or narrative themes. Classical Greek: Performed barefoot and essentially showing the use of opposition and relaxation through the movements. Dances should reflect the title. Myths and Nature Themes are acceptable provided the movements are given their appropriate interpretation that relates to one or more of the seven different styles in this technique. National: All traditional music, songs and technique appropriate to the country of choice are acceptable. Younger competitors are expected to demonstrate traditional performances. Seniors may introduce theatrical performances that are clearly based on a national tradition. Contemporary: Dances should be based on the techniques developed by Graham, Cunningham and recognised contemporary dance leaders, showing strength and mobility and use of gravity. Character: A dramatic and sometimes humorous presentation of: a story from any book, play, film, cartoon etc, or historical characters the mannerisms and essential features of a person, animal, bird, reptile, insect, virus etc. Competitors are permitted to interpret the words of a song or spoken word. Classical Ballet is the traditional dance technique used in Character, although any Classical dance technique is acceptable. MODERN STAGE TECHNIQUES: Modern is an all-inclusive term applied to an ever-evolving performing art. It includes jazz, stage, contemporary, hip-hop and all styles of modern theatre dance. Acrobatic, gymnastic and street dance are acceptable only when combined with a strong dance technique. Lyrical Modern should show flowing movements that interpret the emotion of the music and not include acrobatic, gymnastic moves. Tap: All styles and developments in technique, including characterisation and humour, are encouraged providing the projection, beating and presentation of the routine is fully sustained and appropriate. Song & Dance: The song should set the scene, mood and style of the dance. Pitch and accuracy whilst singing are essential and the focus will be on the interpretation of the song. The dance should provide continuity and reflect the words and the mood of the song, which should be sustained throughout. If a well-known show song is used, the dancer must give an exceptional individual interpretation that will stand alongside the memory of well-known professional performers. All England Dance qualifying festival criteria for marking. Solos: Qualifying Mark Baby (6 & under) 84 Class A (7 & 8 years) 84 Class B (9 & 10 years) 84 Class C (11 & 12 years) 85 Class D (13 & 14 years) 86 Class E (15 to 18 inclusive) 86 Duets, Trios & Quartets, Groups: Junior (10 years & under) 84 Intermediate (14 years & under) 85 Senior (21 years & under) 86