WANGARATTA FESTIVAL OF DANCE INC. SCHEDULE FOR 2018 DATES: 18-20 th of May 2018 25-27 th of May 2018 VENUE: WANGARATTA PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE Ovens Street, WANGARATTA. HISTORY - WANGARATTA FESTIVAL OF DANCE In 1997, the first dance competition was held under the Wangaratta Eisteddfod Society for their fortieth year and final competition. The popular dance section then evolved and continued to grow as the Wangaratta Festival of Dance. The festival was formed by a group of interested people who are actively engaged in the encouragement of all aspects of dance and believe in the continued support for the promotion, appreciation and participation of the performing arts for the children and youth of our region. Each year, young performers visit our city to compete and share their talents on our stage. WANGARATTA FESTIVAL OF DANCE INC The Wangaratta Festival of Dance Incorporated is a not for profit organisation. Monies received from entries and sponsorship is distributed for prizes and running expenses. Our major expense, the hiring of Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, is only possible because of the generous support of sponsors and local businesses. Any individuals, families or businesses who would like to financially support our competition are warmly welcomed, appreciated and recognised. OFFICE BEARERS PRESIDENT: SECRETARY: Mrs Terri Dillow Mrs Maryon Vaughan TREASURER: CONTACT: Terri Dillow 0438 218293 tdillow.1@bigpond.com Also like our Facebook page, Wangaratta Festival of Dance for the latest information.
GENERAL INFORMATION ENTERING All entries are done online. Go to www.wfodance.com. Entries Open: To be advised. Entries Close: 30th March 2018 OR EARLIER IF SOLD OUT. ENTRY FEES Description Registration Fee (all competitors to pay) Solos Duos/ trios/quads Troupes Improvisation Championships Young Professional Amount $25 per competitor $20 per competitor per section entry $5 per competitor per section entry $30 per troupe per section entry $20 per competitor per section entry $30 per competitor per section entry $35 per competitor PAYMENT All entries require full payment at the time of entry or it will be deleted after 7 days. REFUNDS NO refunds will be given for withdrawn entries or no show. AGE To qualify for an age group, competitors MUST be that age or younger on the 1st January 2018. For further information refer to Rules and Conditions. Proof of Age may be required to be shown if deemed necessary by the committee. Open Age sections shall include all candidates of any age including adults (refer to rules for eligibility).
RUNNING SHEET A running sheet will be sent to the person nominated on the entry. The running sheet is subject to change and we will endeavor to keep everyone updated of such changes. STAGE Dimensions of performance area are approx. 10m wide x 9m deep. RULES AND CONDITIONS 1. ENTRIES 1.1 Competitors may enter only one item for each section in solos and dup/trio/quads. 1.2 No competitors shall present the same dance more than once throughout the competition, excluding Championships. Please read section details. 1.3 Competitors entering solo sections shall only enter in their age section (eg 12 years and under). Age is as of January 1 st 2018. 1.4 Competitors entering solo section shall only enter in Novice or Open (refer to 2. Novice and Open Competition). 1.5 The committee reserves the right to refuse any entry. NB: If there are too few or excessive entrants for any section the committee reserves the right to amalgamate or divide age groups and/or sections. This will be indicated in the program. 2. NOVICE AND OPEN COMPETITION 2.1 Competitors entering solo sections shall enter in Open or Novice. Excluding 6 and under sections. If you place in the 6 and under section you will not proceed to OPEN. 2.1.1 Novice Any competitor who has not placed 1 st, 2 nd or 3 rd in any competition in the section he/she is entering. 2.1.2 Open Any competitor who has placed 1 st, 2 nd or 3 rd in any competition in the section he/she is entering. 2.2 16 years and over sections are Open sections only. NB: Proof of previous critiques may be required. NB: This ruling will only be changed in the case of having to merge sections due to insufficient entries. 3. ADJUDICATOR 3.1 The decisions of the adjudicator/s are final at the time of decision and no discussion or correspondence can be entered into (refer to 4 PROTESTS). 3.2 No person/s (excluding committee) may communicate with the adjudicator during the course of the competition. 3.3 The Adjudicator reserves the right to withhold any prizes where sufficient merit is not displayed.
3.4 Assistants- The committee reserves the right to appoint a co-adjudicator or assistant, or substitute adjudicator when necessary. 3.5 No competitor or teacher who has been taught or coached by the adjudicator in the three months prior the commencement date of the Wangaratta Festival of Dance will be eligible to perform at this competition. 4. PROTESTS 4.1 Any complaint or protest made by an individual against the committee or adjudication of the event must be made in writing within 12 hours of the actual incident, section or event. Complaints must include complainant s full name, address and as much detail as possible to support the complaint. A complaint must also be accompanied by a fee of $50.00, which will be forfeited should the complaint be deemed frivolous. 4.2 Complaints will first be dealt with by the Wangaratta Festival of Dance president. If they are unable to resolve on the spot, it will be referred to the Wangaratta Festival of Dance committee to be dealt with at the next ordinary meeting, or it may require calling an extra ordinary meeting. The committee s decision is final. 5. RESTARTS 5.1 A competitor who commenced performing an item and stops will be allowed to restart the item at the end of the section for critique only. 5.2 If a restart is required due to a technical fault of equipment or wrong CD, a restart will be allowed provided the fault is quickly corrected. 6. TEACHERS/FULL TIME STUDENTS/PROFESSIONALS 6.1 Any teachers or a dance student who teaches more than 10 hours a week (in any one week) or any professional dancer who earns an income from dance are only allowed to compete in the Young Professional Section. 6.2 Any 16 and Under student teacher who teaches less than 10 hours in any one week is permitted to compete in any section. 7. INTERFERENCE 7.1 Prompting, coaching or vocal assistance from side of stage or audience will not be tolerated, and will result in disqualification of the competitor/s. 8. REHEARSING 8.1 Rehearsal on the main stage is strictly prohibited. 8.2 Rehearsal in dressing rooms or in backstage hallways is strictly prohibited. 9. TROUPES 9.1 Troupes must have a minimum of FIVE performers. 9.2 Entries must be accompanied by a list showing name, date of birth and age of each troupe member to
be accepted. 9.3 Troupes must be entered in the age group of the oldest troupe member. 9.4 Two or more entries are needed for sections to run. If under two; the age groups will be merged together. 10. Duo/Trio/Quads 10.1 Competitors in Duo/Trio or Quad sections may only appear once in any section. 10.2 Duos/Trios or Quads must be entered in the age group of the oldest member of the group. 10.3 A list of names, date of birth and age of each duo/trio or quad member must accompany entry. 11. TIME LIMITS 11.1 The time limits will be strictly enforced (see 11.1.1). Going over time will result in disqualification. Timing commences once the competitor s music or dance starts (whichever comes first). 11.1.1 Time Limits SECTION TYPE TIME LIMIT Solos Duo/Trios/Quads Troupes Improvisation Championship Modern championship Championship Tap Championship Young Professional Section Max : 3 minutes Max: 3 minutes Max: 5 minutes Max: 1 minute 30 seconds Max: 3 minutes Max: 3 minutes Max: 3 minutes Max: 4 minutes Max: 3 minutes each item 12. COPYRIGHT 12.1 In accordance with federal statutes, competitors must use original material or have permission from relevant owners of copyright to make and use copies of copyright material in this competition. The WANGARATTA FESTIVAL OF DANCE INC and/or the committee will not be held liable for any copyright infringements. 13. SOUND EQUIPMENT 13.1 A CD player and operator will be provided for you.
13.2 Music should be on CD and of a satisfactory standard. 13.3 Only ONE item permitted on CD. It must be clearly marked with the competitors name and school. 13.4 Competitors will be responsible for their own CD. The committee will not be held responsible for a CD that does not play correctly. 13.5 CD S must be submitted to the backstage registration table only (not side of stage) at the beginning of the session, unless an alternative arrangement has been made with the Stage Manager. If not, the committee reserves the right to refuse a CD. 14. VOCAL & PRE-RECORDED MUSIC 14.1 Vocal & pre-recorded music are not permitted for Song and Dance or Song and Tap sections. 15. STAGE EFFECTS 15.1 No special lighting and/or effects will be allowed. No lighting of candles or naked flames. 16. VIDEO AND CAMERAS 16.1 By law, videos and cameras are not permitted to be used in the auditorium. Performances are copyrighted (refer to rule 12) and offenders can be prosecuted. 16.2 Items during the event may be filmed on DVD for competitors/teachers by our professional cameraman in attendance. 16.3 The committee will NOT be held responsible for what items are filmed. That is between the cameraman and the dance school or individual. 16.4 Any individual (other than contracted cameraman) caught filming during the event will be asked to leave, will be asked to delete the footage and may also result in a competitor s disqualification. 17 MOBILE PHONES & PAGERS 17.1 Mobile phones and pagers are strictly prohibited in the auditorium. 17.2 Any individual caught using these devices inappropriately will be asked to leave. 18 CRITIQUES 18.1 Critiques will be available from the back stage registration area, and can only be collected by competitor, teacher or guardian. 19. DRESSING ROOMS 19.1 Dressing rooms are to be shared between all competitors. 19.2 A designated change room will be allocated for BOYS ONLY. No boys are allowed in the girls dressing rooms. 19.3 Only competitors, teachers and one parent per competitor is allowed in the dressing rooms. Any relatives, friends etc. are not permitted in the dressing rooms at any time. 19.4 A room will be allocated for competitors who are with a male parent/guardian. Please advise us prior to event if this is the case for you and your competitor. 19.5 TROUPE dressing rooms will be advised. The backstage dressing rooms will be in lock down during
the senior troupe sections. No one will be allowed access into the back stage dressing rooms during these sections. You can gain access during each section. NB: Teachers If your troupe has runners during their performance, it is your responsibility to keep the stage door areas clear during your troupe s performance. This is not the responsibility of the committee or any volunteers. 19.6 Additional persons permitted into the dressing rooms are at the discretion of the WFOD committee. 20. SIDE OF STAGE 20.1 No competitors are permitted side of stage unless competing in current section or have been brought up by a backstage volunteer. 20.2 Competitors following a section that is in progress will wait in the backstage dressing room area. 20.3 Additional people side of stage is at the discretion of the Stage Manager. If you are side of stage, please let your reason be known eg teacher, props. 20.4 Props 20.4.1 Props must be kept to a reasonable number and size and must be made to be freestanding and cannot be fixed to the stage floor or curtains. 20.4.2 Props are to be ready on the right side of the stage before the section begins. 20.4.3 Props must be removed quickly at the end of the section. 20.4.4 Absolutely no props or scenery are permitted to be stored in dressing area. See stage manager for instruction. 20.4.5 No mirrors or glass or any other breakable/fragile items eg ceramics. 20.4.6 Fire Exits are not to be blocked at any time. 21 GENERAL RULES 21.1 The committee expects behavior of all attending and involved with the dance festival to be appropriate to the occasion. This includes showing respect to all competitors and volunteers on and off stage. Offenders will be asked to leave and reentry into theatre or any other area may be refused. 21.2 Competitors will be solely responsible for their own belongings at all times throughout the festival competition. 21.3 Under no circumstances, will you be allowed to enter the auditorium during sections unless instructed by the door person. 21.4 Do not leave your seat in auditorium until doors are opened.
SECTION INFORMATION It is compulsory for all competitors to wear tights SOLOS/DUOS/TRIOS/QUADS AND TROUPES CLASSICAL BALLET: DEMI-CHARACTER: NATIONAL: NEO CLASSICAL: LYRICAL: CONTEMPORARY: SONG & TAP: SONG & DANCE: JAZZ: HIP HOP: MUSICAL THEATRE: ACRO: IMPROVISATION CLASSICAL: JAZZ: HIP HOP: TAP: NEO CLASSICAL: CONTEMPORARY: Shall be based on classical technique. Tutus must be worn. A clear portrayal of a character or story by acting ability and expressive dancing using classical technique. A theatrically choreographed presentation of a folk dance. Dance, costume and music should be authentic of the country portrayed. Modern creative style based on classical technique. Modern creative style based on classical technique expressing the music s lyrics. Modern creative style shown by abstract body lines. Vocals must be performed live. Recorded music must not contain tapping, speaking or singing. Dance style shall be tapping only. Costume to be worn. Vocals must be performed live. Recorded music must not contain speaking or singing. Dance style shall be jazz, cabaret or musical theatre style. Tap dancing is not permitted. Shall include strong jazz based technique. Includes hip-hop, rap, break dancing or any other modern alternative styles. Music must be selected from a musical movie or a Broadway musical e.g. Cats and is to be performed in a Broadway Style. Singing and lip syncing is permitted. A costume is to be worn in this section. Must include acrobatic moves in a choreographed dance routine. Costume must be worn. Music will be provided by the adjudicator. Competitors must wear black leotard, black half tutu, ballet tights and ballet shoes. Competitors must wear black leotard, black shorts (optional), skin tone tights, and appropriate dance shoes. Competitors must wear black leotard, skin tone tights and funk boots. Black shorts or black pants are optional. Competitors must wear black leotard, skin tone tights and tap shoes. Competitors must wear black leotard, ballet tights and ballet shoes. Black short skirt is optional. Competitors must wear black leotard and either ballet shoes or foot thongs. Bare foot is allowed.
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL Competitors must be aged between 16 and 35 years. Two contrasting styles of dance to be presented. Competitors must wear appropriate outfit, suited to the dance and style. Open to any teachers or full time dance students. CHAMPIONSHIPS CLASSICAL: Two dances to be performed; a) b) Neo classical or Demi Character One dance is to be previously unseen. To be eligible to enter, competitors must perform in the Open section for their age group in and Neo classical/or Demi Character. MODERN: Two dances to be performed; a) Lyrical b). One dance is to be previously unseen. To be eligible to enter, competitors must perform in the Open section for their age group in Lyrical and. JAZZ: Two dances to be performed; a) b). One dance is to be previously unseen. To be eligible to enter, competitors must perform in the Open section for their age group in and. TAP: Both a fast tap and a slow tap to be performed without leaving the stage. To be eligible to enter, competitors must perform in the Open section for their age group in Tap. Acrobatic content in all sections, other than Acro, must be kept to a minimum. PRIZES Trophies will be awarded for 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd place in Own Choreography and Improvisation Solos. Trophies will be award for 1 st place in all Troupe sections (2 nd & 3 rd is dependent on sponsorship). Trophies will be award for 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd place in Championship sections. Medallions are awarded for 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd place in Solo and Duo/Trio/Quad sections
SCHEDULE FOR 2017 SOLOS: It is compulsory for all competitor s to wear tights for all sections. 5 years and under: Any style. Noncompetitive section and all competitors receive a ribbon. 6 years and under: Winners of this age group do NOT progress to OPEN Ballet Neo 8 years and under Ballet Novice Ballet Open Demi Character Novice Demi Character Open Neo /Lyrical Novice Neo /Lyrical Open Novice Open Novice Open Novice Open Any Style Solo 10 years and under Ballet Novice Ballet Open Demi Character Novice Demi Character Open Neo /Lyrical Novice Neo /Lyrical Open Novice Open Novice Open Novice Open Musical Theatre Solo Any Style Solo
12 years and under Ballet Novice Ballet Open Demi Character Novice Demi Character Open Neo Novice Neo Open Lyrical Novice Lyrical Open Novice Open Novice Open Novice Open Song and Dance Novice Song and Dance Open Song and Tap Novice Song and Tap Open Tap Novice Tap Open National Solo (open sections only) Own Choreography Solo (open sections only) Musical Theatre Solo (open sections only) Acro Solo (open section only) Any Style Solo (open section only) 13 years and over Song and Dance Novice Song and Dance Open Song and Tap Novice Song and Tap Open Tap Novice Tap Open National Solo Acro Solo 15 years and under Ballet Novice Ballet Open Demi Character Novice Demi Character Open Neo Novice Neo Open Lyrical Novice Lyrical Open Novice Open Novice Open Novice Open Own Choreography Solo
Musical Theatre Solo Any Style Solo 16 years and over Ballet OPEN Demi Character OPEN Neo OPEN Lyrical OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN Own Choreography OPEN Musical Theatre OPEN Any Style OPEN Any Style- NOVICE DUOS/TRIOS/QUADS 12 years and under Neo Musical Theatre 13 years and over Neo Musical Theatre TROUPES 6 years and under Any style 8 years and under Any Style Lyrical
10 years and under Any Style Lyrical 12 years and under Any Style Lyrical Song and Dance National Song and Tap Tap Musical Theatre 13 and over Song and Dance National Song and Tap Tap 15 and under Any Style Lyrical Open Age Any Style Lyrical Musical Theatre SCHOOL TROUPES Primary School Troupes
Secondary School Troupes IMPROVISATION SOLOS 12 years and under Ballet Tap Neo 13 years and over Ballet Tap Neo YOUNG PROFESSIONAL 18-15 years Two dances must be presented, of contrasting styles CHAMPIONSHIPS Junior 12 years and under Modern Tap Intermediate 13-15 years Modern Tap Senior 16 years and over Modern Tap