PRINCE GEORGE DANCE FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION S Y L L A B U S April 2 6, 2015 Celebrating our 39 th Year! Also available on-line at www.pgdancefestival.com Please read the Syllabus carefully. All recent CHANGES ARE IN RED. If you have any questions, please contact persons listed inside.
GENERAL RULES ENTRIES: Entries and FEES MUST BE IN THE HANDS of the Prince George Dance Festival Association by Friday, January 9 th, 2015 and become the property of the Association. No entry will be refunded. Only one Cheque and/or Money Order must accompany all entries from each dance organization. We recommend out of town studios send entries EXPRESS. MAIL TO: Prince George Dance Festival Association P.O. Box 2202 Prince George, BC V2N 2J6. www.pgdancefestival.com Dance: Dance: Entries: Julie Fisher - 250-961-5373 (juliebugg@shaw.ca) Bonnie Hatley - 250-960-9027 (thatley@shaw.ca) Amber Stafford 250-964-3896 (catbs@telus.net) Please note email is preferred. FEES: SOLO (and Junior Choreography) $15.00 each dance DUO...$ 8.00 each dancer ALL GROUPS... $ 5.00 each dancer GROUP DANCING: Large group eight (8) or more dancers. Small group three (3) to seven (7) dancers. Group performances, PLEASE SPECIFY TITLE on entry form, as names of dance studios may not be printed in the programme. Groups dance in age category applicable calculated by dropping the single youngest and the single oldest age in the group and AVERAGING the ages of the remaining dancers. To determine average age, add all ages together and divide by # of dancers. Then total to 1 decimal place. Round up if average age is.5 or over, and down if it is.4 or under. All dancers in a pointe category must be 13 years or older. Duos dance in age category of OLDEST dancer. Solos cannot be repeated as group dances. STAGE PRODUCTION: Ten (10) or more dancers, must be a maximum of eight (8) minutes. Any type of dance and/or song and dance, may incorporate more than one dance form. A teacher, choreographer or other person designated by the choreographer MUST accompany the production group backstage to assist in organizing the dancers and/or props.
TIME LIMITS: Solos and duos... Three (3) minutes Song & Dance solos and duo... Four (4) minutes Groups... Six (6) minutes Production... Eight (8) minutes The Festival Committee will be officially timing dances in the festival at the start of the music or the start of movement, whichever is first. Failure to comply with the timing rules will result in disqualification. There will be zero tolerance for music that runs over the specified limit, INCLUDING exit music. MUSIC EQUIPMENT: Participants must use available equipment. No live accompaniment. One CD, one selection only. CDs and CD hard jewel cases must be labelled with Performer s Name, Class Number, Performer Number, Studio Name and whether you start on or off stage. CDs to be handed in one half hour (1/2 hour) before session starts to CD table. The clock on the CD table will be used as the official time. CD s handed in late will dance for adjudication only. CDs and adjudication sheets to be picked up at the CD table or where the Festival Committee designates, at the conclusion of each session. It is recommended that performers have a back-up on CD. A WORD ABOUT HOMEMADE CDs Keep the surface of your competition disc clean and undamaged. Use a protective sleeve or jewel case for ALL discs. After you have tested your competition disc, use a practice disc for everyday use and save your competition disc strictly for competitions. Please use only wav. files when creating your festival discs. If your edit is an.mp3 or some other format, please convert it to a.wav prior to burning. If your file format is an odd one that cannot be converted, be prepared with your ipod or other playback device as a back up. Always have a back up disc or portable playback device with you at competition. Even perfectly made discs can fail. Use reputable conversion and burning software, (ie: 123 Copy DVD, 1 Click DVD Copy, Roxio Creator), and always select burn music or audio disc and not data disc. FESTIVAL RULES This Festival is for amateur (non-professional) performers. NOTE: Category refers to discipline and size (ie: Hip Hop, Large group) Class refers to the age division (ie: 12 and under) A routine performed by a solo or group entrant must not be used again by the same student(s) in any class in the current or subsequent year, either alone or with the addition of a partner as in a duo or a group entry. Minor changes in patterning of choreography does not constitute a different dance.
FESTIVAL RULES (continued). Performers may only enter a class once in each solo category. Performers may double-up in a maximum of two group classes only. EXAMPLE: lg. group Hip Hop 16 and under x 2 is a double up, lg. group Hip Hop 16 and under, lg. group Hip Hop 14 and under NOT a double up. (Junior Choreography groups are never considered a double-up). When confirmation sheets are sent out, entrants will be given one week to respond with any errors. Responses to confirmations should be to PGDF errors only. There are no changes to disciplines, adding or substituting dancers except in the case of an injury. If an injury does occur, we must be notified immediately and be provided with a doctor s note. Dancers may only perform six (6) solos in the Festival. Modern/Contemporary category - can enter two separate solos but BOTH solos are counted towards total number of solos. Junior Choreography categories NOT considered a solo. Dancers may perform only one (1) duo. Junior Choreography categories NOT considered a duo. Performers are not allowed to use the stage for practice purposes during any time allotted to the festival. Centre stage will be marked. No foreign matter of any kind is to be dropped, thrown or used by a dancer on the stage (eg: oil, water, candles, confetti, materials that could create a dangerous surface or cause extensive clean up). No dangerous props allowed. During their routine, the dancer must use all props (i.e. they are not to be used simply as a back drop). While waiting backstage, jig and tap shoes should be covered. Please note that all solo classes that are eligible for the B.C. Performing Arts (Provincial) Festival have been divided into single age classes. However, THE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DIVIDE OR COMBINE ANY CLASS OR CLASSES AS DETERMINED BY ENTRIES. The Festival Committee reserves the right to limit out of town participants. It is the dancer s responsibility to be backstage and ready to dance when their turn comes. Choreography notes (one copy) are required for the Junior Choreography category and must be turned in to the CD table or back table on Thursday, April 2 nd before 6:00 pm. Any notes received after 6:00 pm on April 2 nd will be for adjudication only. See Junior Choreography section for more details on what must be in the choreography notes. Teacher/choreographer/designate must accompany children under 10 years old and all production groups back stage to help with the line up/props. For all other performances, teachers are not permitted backstage.
Festival Rules (continued) In the 16 and over age category if content is not appropriate for family viewing, it is preferred that the festival is made aware of this at time of registration as this will facilitate scheduling. ALSO - The CD Table MUST be informed prior to class commencement so that the audience can be made aware of mature subject matter. If this is not done, the number may be disqualified. Dancers and choreographers need to be aware of PABC and other festival rules regarding content. It is recommended that performers and choreographers carefully consider their options before choosing mature content. It is incumbent upon choreographers and parents to ensure that costumes, lyrics and movement are age appropriate. AGE ELIGIBILITY: Performers dance at age as of January 1, 2015. ADJUDICATION AND AWARDS: Except for the Festival Committee there will be no communication with the adjudicators by performers, teachers, parents or other interested parties until after the Monday evening performances and awards presentations. Any performer who leaves the stage during his/her routine will be allowed to re-dance for adjudication only. The decision of the adjudicator is final. All performers will be marked out of 100%. Trophies awarded in the dance section on the HIGHEST marks when the mark is 75% or over. Trophies MUST BE RETURNED BY January 31st, 2016. We reserve the right to withhold confirmation sheets until we have received all the previous year s trophies from a dance studio (or group/organization). Scholarships recipients MUST be present at Monday evening session to receive monetary awards. Monetary awards will be presented to first, second, third placements in all solo classes. Recipients are required to submit a thank-you note as directed by the P.G. Dance Festival Awards and Scholarship cheques must be cashed within six (6) months from date of issue. Each dancer or group of dancers will receive a written adjudication. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the adjudicators. Performing Arts Festival - dancers already qualified and accepted at another festival as a delegate for dance or any other discipline may not qualify at the Prince George Festival. Out-of-town performances are eligible for 70% of scholarships. Performers must be present to receive scholarships.
PRINCE GEORGE DANCE FESTIVAL S QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROVINCIALS It is the responsibility of each performer to be aware of provincial syllabus as it may differ from PGDF syllabus. BC Performing Arts Syllabus is available at www.bcprovincials.com BALLET - Must have one ballet solo with a qualifying mark of 85. - Must have a second ballet solo. STAGE - Must have one stage solo with a qualifying mark of 85 (acro exempt). - Must have second stage solo. - Hip Hop - Level II and III category only (Intermediate and Senior) and may ONLY be used as a second stage solo. MODERN/CONTEMPORARY - Must have one modern/contemporary solo with a qualifying mark of 85. - Must have a second modern/contemporary solo. - Level II and III category only (Intermediate and Senior) COMPLAINTS: Written complaints (posted within 10 days of the last day of festival), accompanied by a $20.00 fee, will be considered by the Festival Committee. In the event the complaint is sustained by the committee your $20.00 fee will be refunded. The Prince George Dance Festival Committee has the final decision on all matters. FESTIVAL ETIQUETTE: No admittance will be allowed during performances. No food or drink is allowed inside Vanier Hall. No tabs at the concession. Absolute silence must prevail during each performance. Please respect performers by remaining in your seats until their number is completed. No flash photography is permitted during a performance.
BALLET SECTION CLASSICAL BALLET Using classical ballet technique and classical style music. Lyrics are not permitted in the Ballet categories. Footwear is soft slipper. Duo class can be soft slipper or en pointe. Class Category - Solo Classical Ballet 104. Solo Classical Ballet - 6 years and under 204. Solo Classical Ballet - 8 years and under 304. Solo Classical Ballet - 9 years 404. Solo Classical Ballet - 10 years 504. Solo Classical Ballet - 11 years 604. Solo Classical Ballet - 12 years 704. Solo Classical Ballet - 13 years 804. Solo Classical Ballet - 14 years 904. Solo Classical Ballet - 15 years 1004. Solo Classical Ballet - 16 years 1104. Solo Classical Ballet - 17 years 1204. Solo Classical Ballet - 18 years 1304. Solo Classical Ballet - 19 years and over Class Category - Duo Classical Ballet 105. Duo Classical Ballet - 6 years and under 205. Duo Classical Ballet - 8 years and under 305. Duo Classical Ballet - 10 years and under 405. Duo Classical Ballet - 12 years and under 505. Duo Classical Ballet - 14 years and under 605. Duo Classical Ballet - 16 years and under 705. Duo Classical Ballet - 18 years and under 805. Duo Classical Ballet - 19 years and over Class Category - Small Group Classical Ballet 106. Small Group Classical Ballet - 6 years and under 206. Small Group Classical Ballet - 8 years and under 306. Small Group Classical Ballet - 10 years and under 406. Small Group Classical Ballet - 12 years and under 506. Small Group Classical Ballet - 14 years and under 606. Small Group Classical Ballet - 16 years and under 706. Small Group Classical Ballet - 18 years and under 806. Small Group Classical Ballet - 19 years and over
Classical Ballet (continued) Class Category - Large Group Classical Ballet 107. Large Group Classical Ballet - 6 years and under 207. Large Group Classical Ballet - 8 years and under 307. Large Group Classical Ballet - 10 years and under 407. Large Group Classical Ballet - 12 years and under 507. Large Group Classical Ballet - 14 years and under 607. Large Group Classical Ballet - 16 years and under 707. Large Group Classical Ballet - 18 years and under 807. Large Group Classical Ballet - 19 years and over EN POINTE Using Classical technique and Classical style music. Lyrics are not permitted in the Ballet categories. En Pointe only. Must be 13 years of age or older. Class Category - Solo Classical Ballet - En Pointe 508. Solo Classical Ballet - En Pointe - 13 years 608. Solo Classical Ballet - En Pointe - 14 years 708. Solo Classical Ballet - En Pointe - 15 years 808. Solo Classical Ballet - En Pointe - 16 years 908. Solo Classical Ballet - En Pointe - 17 years 1008. Solo Classical Ballet En Pointe - 18 years 1108. Solo Classical Ballet - En Pointe - 19 years and older PAS DE DEUX Class Category - Pas de Deux 900. Pas de Deux - Open age - Male & Female - Female en Pointe DEMI-CHARACTER ( Demi meaning half) This is a dance portraying a character employing classical technique from the waist down. Music must be appropriate to the character. Lyrics are not permitted in the Ballet categories. Footwear is either ballet slipper or en pointe. Class Category - Solo Demi-Character 113. Solo Demi-Character - 6 years and under 213. Solo Demi-Character - 8 years 313. Solo Demi-Character - 9 years 413. Solo Demi-Character - 10 years 513. Solo Demi-Character - 11 years 613. Solo Demi-Character - 12 years 713. Solo Demi-Character - 13 years 813. Solo Demi-Character - 14 years 913. Solo Demi-Character - 15 years 1013. Solo Demi-Character - 16 years
Solo Demi-Character (continued) 1113. Solo Demi-Character - 17 years 1213. Solo Demi-Character - 18 years 1313. Solo Demi-Character - 19 years and over Class Category - Duo Demi-Character 114. Duo Demi-Character - 6 years and under 214. Duo Demi-Character - 8 years and under 314. Duo Demi-Character - 10 years and under 414. Duo Demi-Character - 12 years and under 514. Duo Demi-Character - 14 years and under 614. Duo Demi-Character - 16 years and under 714. Duo Demi-Character - 18 years and under 814. Duo Demi-Character - 19 years and over Class Category - Small Group Demi-Character 115. Small Group Demi-Character - 6 years and under 215. Small Group Demi-Character - 8 years and under 315. Small Group Demi-Character - 10 years and under 415. Small Group Demi-Character - 12 years and under 515. Small Group Demi-Character - 14 years and under 615. Small Group Demi-Character - 16 years and under 715. Small Group Demi-Character - 18 years and under 815. Small Group Demi-Character - 19 years and over Class Category - Large Group Demi-Character 116. Large Group Demi-Character - 6 years and under 216. Large Group Demi-Character - 8 years and under 316. Large Group Demi-Character - 10 years and under 416. Large Group Demi-Character - 12 years and under 516. Large Group Demi-Character - 14 years and under 616. Large Group Demi-Character - 16 years and under 716. Large Group Demi-Character - 18 years and under 816. Large Group Demi-Character - 19 years and over
MODERN/CONTEMPORARY SECTION MODERN/CONTEMPORARY Modern/Contemporary dance is a constantly evolving dance form that uses the entire body to express abstract ideas. Distinguished by its use of expression, movement invention, and three-dimensional shaping of the body and space, it is dance that can examine the limitations of classical ballet and pushes the boundaries of form and style. Choreography may contain elements of stylized techniques, such as Graham, Humphrey, Limon, Dunham, Horton, Cunningham, etc., including the use of contraction and release, spiral, fall and recovery, successional movement, opposition, hinge, flat back, and shift of weight. Does not focus on tricks but rather on principles of movement. It is incumbent upon choreographers and parents to ensure that costumes, lyrics and movement are age appropriate. Dancers can enter two different SOLOS, DUOS AND GROUPS. The first piece will be entered in the A class and the second, if two modern/contemporary pieces are being performed, will be entered in the B class. See below. Dancers will dance each of their two pieces at different times in the week. Class Category - Solo Modern/Contemporary 309A. Solo Modern - 8 years & under 409A. Solo Modern - 10 years & under 609A. Solo Modern - 12 years & under 709A. Solo Modern - 13 years 809A. Solo Modern - 14 years 909A. Solo Modern - 15 years 1009A. Solo Modern - 16 years 1109A. Solo Modern - 17 years 1209A. Solo Modern - 18 years 1309A. Solo Modern - 19 years and over Class Category - Duo Modern/Contemporary 210A. Duo Modern - 8 years & under 310A. Duo Modern - 10 years & under 410A. Duo Modern - 12 years & under 510A. Duo Modern - 13 years & 14 years 610A. Duo Modern - 15 years & 16 years 710A. Duo Modern - 17 years & 18 years 810A. Duo Modern - 19 years and over Class Category - Small Group Modern/Contemporary 211A. Small Group Modern - 8 years & under 311A. Small Group Modern - 10 years & under 411A. Small Group Modern - 12 years & under 511A. Small Group Modern - 13 years & 14 years 611A. Small Group Modern - 15 years & 16 years 711A. Small Group Modern - 17 years & 18 years 811A. Small Group Modern - 19 years and over
Modern/Contemporary (continued) Class Category - Large Group Modern/Contemporary 212A. Large Group Modern - 8 years & under 312A. Large Group Modern - 10 years & under 412A. Large Group Modern - 12 years & under 512A. Large Group Modern - 13 years & 14 years 612A. Large Group Modern - 15 years & 16 years 712A. Large Group Modern - 17 years & 18 years 812A. Large Group Modern - 19 years and over Class Category - Solo Modern/Contemporary 309B. Solo Modern - 8 years & under 409B. Solo Modern - 10 years & under 609B. Solo Modern - 12 years & under 709B. Solo Modern - 13 years 809B. Solo Modern - 14 years 909B. Solo Modern - 15 years 1009B. Solo Modern - 16 years 1109B. Solo Modern - 17 years 1209B. Solo Modern - 18 years 1309B. Solo Modern - 19 years and over Class Category - Duo Modern/Contemporary 210B. Duo Modern - 8 years & under 310B. Duo Modern - 10 years & under 410B. Duo Modern - 12 years & under 510B. Duo Modern - 13 years & 14 years 610B. Duo Modern - 15 years & 16 years 710B. Duo Modern - 17 years & 18 years 810B. Duo Modern - 19 years and over Class Category - Small Group Modern/Contemporary 211B. Small Group Modern - 8 years & under 311B. Small Group Modern - 10 years & under 411B. Small Group Modern - 12 years & under 511B. Small Group Modern - 13 years & 14 years 611B. Small Group Modern - 15 years & 16 years 711B. Small Group Modern - 17 years & 18 years 811B. Small Group Modern - 19 years and over Class Category - Large Group Modern/Contemporary 212B. Large Group Modern - 8 years & under 312B. Large Group Modern - 10 years & under 412B. Large Group Modern - 12 years & under 512B. Large Group Modern - 13 years & 14 years 612B. Large Group Modern - 15 years & 16 years 712B. Large Group Modern - 17 years & 18 years 812B. Large Group Modern - 19 years and over
STAGE SECTION HIP HOP A constantly evolving form of dance that relies on individualism and personal style and emphasizes the expressive power of movement----should include but not be limited to choreography that incorporates a blend of contemporary funk and street style with jazz technique. May include moves such as gliding, popping, locking, waving, and utilize house, old school, and new school. May also include gymnastics/power moves or any series of tricks or stunts. For Provincials Hip Hop is Level II and II category only (Intermediate and Senior) and may ONLY be used as a second stage solo. Dancers must qualify in one of the other accepted Stage areas. It is incumbent upon choreographers and parents to ensure that costumes, lyrics and movement are age appropriate. Class Category - Solo Hip-Hop 222. Solo Hip Hop 8 years and under 322. Solo Hip Hop - 10 years and under 422. Solo Hip Hop - 12 years and under 522. Solo Hip Hop - 13 years 622. Solo Hip-Hop - 14 years 722. Solo Hip Hop - 15 years 822. Solo Hip-Hop - 16 years 922. Solo Hip-Hop - 17 years 1022. Solo Hip Hop - 18 years 1122. Solo Hip-Hop - 19 years and over Class Category - Duo Hip-Hop 223. Duo Hip Hop 8 years and under 323. Duo Hip-Hop - 10 years and under 423. Duo Hip-Hop - 12 years and under 523. Duo Hip-Hop - 14 years and under 623. Duo Hip-Hop - 16 years and under 723. Duo Hip-Hop - 18 years and under 823. Duo Hip-Hop - 19 years and over Class Category - Small Group Hip-Hop 224. Small Group Hip Hop 8 years and under 324. Small Group Hip-Hop - 10 years and under 424. Small Group Hip-Hop - 12 years and under 524. Small Group Hip-Hop - 14 years and under 624. Small Group Hip-Hop - 16 years and under 724. Small Group Hip-Hop - 18 years and under 824. Small Group Hip-Hop - 19 years and over
Hip-Hop (continued) Class Category - Large Group Hip-Hop 225. Large Group Hip-Hop 8 years and under 325. Large Group Hip-Hop - 10 years and under 425. Large Group Hip-Hop - 12 years and under 525. Large Group Hip-Hop - 14 years and under 625. Large Group Hip-Hop - 16 years and under 725. Large Group Hip-Hop - 18 years and under 825. Large Group Hip-Hop - 19 years and over TAP Rhythm through footwork, style and presentation. No dubbing of tap sounds permitted on recording. Footwear is shoes with taps. Class Category - Solo Tap 226. Solo Tap - 8 years and under 326. Solo Tap - 9 years 426. Solo Tap - 10 years 526. Solo Tap - 11 years 626. Solo Tap - 12 years 726. Solo Tap - 13 years 826. Solo Tap - 14 years 926. Solo Tap - 15 years 1026. Solo Tap - 16 years 1126. Solo Tap - 17 years 1226. Solo Tap - 18 years 1326. Solo Tap - 19 years and over Class Category - Duo Tap 227. Duo Tap - 8 years and under 327. Duo Tap - 10 years and under 427. Duo Tap - 12 years and under 527. Duo Tap - 14 years and under 627. Duo Tap - 16 years and under 727. Duo Tap - 18 years and under 827. Duo Tap - 19 years and over Class Category - Small Group Tap 228. Small Group Tap - 8 years and under 328. Small Group Tap - 10 years and under 428. Small Group Tap - 12 years and under 528. Small Group Tap - 14 years and under 628. Small Group Tap - 16 years and under 728. Small Group Tap - 18 years and under 828. Small Group Tap - 19 years and over
Tap (continued) Class Category - Large Group Tap 229. Large Group Tap - 8 years and under 329. Large Group Tap - 10 years and under 429. Large Group Tap - 12 years and under 529. Large Group Tap - 14 years and under 629. Large Group Tap - 16 years and under 729. Large Group Tap - 18 years and under 829. Large Group Tap - 19 years and over SONG & DANCE A routine suited to stage production. Balanced effort in dancing, singing and acting will be an integral part of the overall performance. No vocals on CD. Class Category - Solo Song & Dance 230. Solo Song & Dance - 8 years and under 330. Solo Song & Dance - 9 years 430. Solo Song & Dance - 10 years 530. Solo Song & Dance - 11 years 630. Solo Song & Dance - 12 years 730. Solo Song & Dance - 13 years 830. Solo Song & Dance - 14 years 930. Solo Song & Dance - 15 years 1030. Solo Song & Dance - 16 years 1130. Solo Song & Dance - 17 years 1230. Solo Song & Dance - 18 years 1330. Solo Song & Dance - 19 years and over Class Category - Duo Song & Dance 231. Duo Song & Dance - 8 years and under 331. Duo Song & Dance - 10 years and under 431. Duo Song & Dance - 12 years and under 531. Duo Song & Dance - 14 years and under 631. Duo Song & Dance - 16 years and under 731. Duo Song & Dance - 18 years and under 831. Duo Song & Dance - 19 years and over Class Category - Small Group Song & Dance 331. Small Group Song & Dance - 8 years and under 332. Small Group Song & Dance - 10 years and under 432. Small Group Song & Dance - 12 years and under 532. Small Group Song & Dance - 14 years and under 632. Small Group Song & Dance - 16 years and under 732. Small Group Song & Dance - 18 years and under 832. Small Group Song & Dance - 19 years and over
Song & Dance (continued) Class Category - Large Group Song & Dance 233. Large Group Song & Dance - 8 years and under 333. Large Group Song & Dance - 10 years and under 433. Large Group Song & Dance - 12 years and under 533. Large Group Song & Dance - 14 years and under 633. Large Group Song & Dance - 16 years and under 733. Large Group Song & Dance - 18 years and under 833. Large Group Song & Dance - 19 years and over VARIETY Anything goes -- Can be humorous or dramatic. Must not be able to fit in any other category. Lip Syncing is allowed. Class Category - Solo Variety 234. Solo Variety - 8 years and under 334. Solo Variety - 9 years 434. Solo Variety - 10 years 534. Solo Variety - 11 years 634. Solo Variety - 12 years 734. Solo Variety - 13 years 834. Solo Variety - 14 years 934. Solo Variety - 15 years 1034. Solo Variety - 16 years 1134. Solo Variety - 17 years 1234. Solo Variety - 18 years 1334. Solo Variety - 19 years and over Class Category - Duo Variety 235. Duo Variety - 8 years and under 335. Duo Variety - 10 years and under 435. Duo Variety - 12 years and under 535. Duo Variety - 14 years and under 635. Duo Variety - 16 years and under 735. Duo Variety - 18 years and under 835. Duo Variety - 19 years and over Class Category - Small Group Variety 236. Small Group Variety - 8 years and under 336. Small Group Variety - 10 years and under 436. Small Group Variety - 12 years and under 536. Small Group Variety - 14 years and under 636. Small Group Variety - 16 years and under 736. Small Group Variety - 18 years and under 836. Small Group Variety - 19 years and over
Variety (continued) Class Category - Large Group Variety 237. Large Group Variety - 8 years and under 337. Large Group Variety - 10 years and under 437. Large Group Variety - 12 years and under 537. Large Group Variety - 14 years and under 637. Large Group Variety - 16 years and under 737. Large Group Variety - 18 years and under 837. Large Group Variety - 19 years and over JAZZ May be fast moving and high energy or the smooth Broadway style of jazz. Jazz dance is influenced by the rhythms of the music. Vocal and instrumental arrangements permitted. Footwear is jazz shoes/boots or bare feet. It is incumbent upon choreographers and parents to ensure that costumes, lyrics and movement are age appropriate. Class Category - Solo Jazz 243. Solo Jazz - 8 years and under 343. Solo Jazz - 9 years 443. Solo Jazz - 10 years 543. Solo Jazz - 11 years 643. Solo Jazz - 12 years 743. Solo Jazz - 13 years 843. Solo Jazz - 14 years 943. Solo Jazz - 15 years 1043. Solo Jazz - 16 years 1143. Solo Jazz - 17 years 1243. Solo Jazz - 18 years 1343. Solo Jazz - 19 years and over Class Category - Duo Jazz 244. Duo Jazz - 8 years and under 344. Duo Jazz - 10 years and under 444. Duo Jazz - 12 years and under 544. Duo Jazz - 14 years and under 644. Duo Jazz - 16 years and under 744. Duo Jazz - 18 years and under 844. Duo Jazz - 19 years and over Class Category - Small Group Jazz 245. Small Group Jazz - 8 years and under 345. Small Group Jazz - 10 years and under 445. Small Group Jazz - 12 years and under 545. Small Group Jazz - 14 years and under 645. Small Group Jazz - 16 years and under 745. Small Group Jazz - 18 years and under 845. Small Group Jazz - 19 years and over
Jazz (continued) Class Category - Large Group Jazz 246. Large Group Jazz - 8 years and under 346. Large Group Jazz - 10 years and under 446. Large Group Jazz - 12 years and under 546. Large Group Jazz - 14 years and under 646. Large Group Jazz - 16 years and under 746. Large Group Jazz - 18 years and under 846. Large Group Jazz - 19 years and over LYRICAL A dance that specifically conveys the emotional journey of the lyrics through a soft jazz or contemporary jazz movement vocabulary that is generally performed to music at slower tempos. Facial expressions and movement directly represent the lyrics. It is incumbent upon choreographers and parents to ensure that costumes, lyrics and movement are age appropriate. Class Category - Solo Lyrical 347. Solo Lyrical - 9 years and under 447. Solo Lyrical - 10 years 547. Solo Lyrical - 11 years 647. Solo Lyrical - 12 years 747. Solo Lyrical - 13 years 847. Solo Lyrical - 14 years 947. Solo Lyrical - 15 years 1047. Solo Lyrical - 16 years 1147. Solo Lyrical - 17 years 1247. Solo Lyrical - 18 years 1347. Solo Lyrical - 19 years and over Class Category - Duo Lyrical 348. Duo Lyrical - 10 years and under 448. Duo Lyrical - 12 years and under 548. Duo Lyrical - 14 years and under 648. Duo Lyrical - 16 years and under 748. Duo Lyrical - 18 years and under 848. Duo Lyrical - 19 years and over Class Category - Small Group Lyrical 349. Small Group Lyrical - 10 years and under 449. Small Group Lyrical - 12 years and under 549. Small Group Lyrical - 14 years and under 649. Small Group Lyrical - 16 years and under 749. Small Group Lyrical - 18 years and under 849. Small Group Lyrical - 19 years and over Class Category - Large Group Lyrical 350. Large Group Lyrical - 10 years and under 450. Large Group Lyrical - 12 years and under Large Group Lyrical continues on next page
Large Group Lyrical (continued) 550. Large Group Lyrical - 14 years and under 650. Large Group Lyrical - 16 years and under 750. Large Group Lyrical - 18 years and under 850. Large Group Lyrical - 19 years and over OTHER SECTION (not PABC eligible) CULTURAL SPECIFIC Music, dance and costume must be of national origin A dance with the costume and music that portrays the flavour of a specific country. Class Category - Solo Cultural Specific 400. Solo Cultural Specific - 12 years and under 700. Solo Cultural Specific - 18 years and under 800. Solo Cultural Specific - 19 years and over Class Category - Duo Cultural Specific 401. Duo Cultural Specific - 12 years and under 701. Duo Cultural Specific - 18 years and under 801. Duo Cultural Specific - 19 years and over Class Category - Small Group Cultural Specific 402. Small Group Cultural Specific - 12 years and under 702. Small Group Cultural Specific - 18 years and under 802. Small Group Cultural Specific - 19 years and over Class Category - Large Group Cultural Specific 403. Large Group Cultural Specific - 12 years and under 703. Large Group Cultural Specific - 18 years and under 803. Large Group Cultural Specific - 19 years and over
ACROBATIC DANCE Must be suitable for stage presentation. No mat to be used. Acrobatic movements combined with dance step, both mediums being suited to the choice of music. Class Category - Solo Acrobatic Dance 439. Solo Acrobatic Dance - 12 years and under 739. Solo Acrobatic Dance - 18 years and under 839. Solo Acrobatic Dance - 19 years and over Class Category - Duo Acrobatic Dance 440. Duo Acrobatic Dance - 12 years and under 740. Duo Acrobatic Dance - 18 years and under 840. Duo Acrobatic Dance - 19 years and over Class Category - Small Group Acrobatic Dance 441. Small Group Acrobatic Dance - 12 years and under 741. Small Group Acrobatic Dance - 18 years and under 841. Small Group Acrobatic Dance - 19 years and over Class Category - Large Group Acrobatic Dance 442. Large Group Acrobatic Dance - 12 years and under 742. Large Group Acrobatic Dance - 18 years and under 842. Large Group Acrobatic Dance - 19 years and over PRODUCTION Ten or more dancers. Any type of dance or song with dance: max. of 8 minutes long. All productions will be allowed ten (10) minutes for set-up and take down. Teachers/choreographers/designate must be back stage during production category to help with lineup/props. Class Category - Production 438. Production - 12 years and under 638. Production - 16 years and under 738. Production - 17 years and over
JUNIOR CHOREOGRAPHY ($15.00 entry fee) Class Category Junior Choreography 901. Junior Choreography 15 years and under 902. Junior Choreography 18 years and under AT TIME OF ENTRY (January 9 th deadline) MUST SUBMIT: Whether piece is solo, duo, small group or large group This category is intended for young choreographers. Performance may be a solo, duo or group number. The choreographer may participate in the dance. This category is not counted in solo and duo limits or in doubleups. This piece may also have been entered in its respective category. Adjudication will be based on notes and choreography. This category will be adjudicated by both the Stage and Ballet/Modern adjudicators. The final marks will be the average of both adjudicators marks. Choreography notes (one copy) are required for the Junior Choreography category and must be turned in to the CD table or back table on Thursday, April 2 nd by 6:00 pm. Choreography notes should be typed and double spaced. Any notes received after 6:00 pm on April 2nd will be for adjudication only. Choreography notes must include detailed information on the following: Inspiration Reason for costuming choice Reason for music choice Select two movements or phrases (series of movements) within your piece and explain how they support your theme and/or inspiration ADJUDICATORS CHOICE AWARDS Solos, Duos, Groups (no entry fee) Over the course of the festival the adjudicators will choose their top pieces (solos, duos or groups) based primarily on quality and creativity of choreography. There will be 3 Adjudicator Choice awards presented during the Monday evening awards presentations. IMPORTANT: Please ensure that the choreographer agrees that their piece can be considered for the Adjudicators Choice Award. If the choreographer does not wish to be considered, then note this on the entry form.