DANCE DIVISION

Acro
Tap
Stage
Song & Dance
Jazz
Street Dance
Lyrical Jazz
Classical Ballet
Modern / Contemporary / Contemporary Ballet

DANCE DIVISION

SEE ALSO GENERAL RULES

AT FRONT OF SYLLABUS

ENTRY FORM IS IN CENTER OF SYLLABUS

DANCE RULES

1.             There will be NO DANCE-OFFS offered during this Festival.  All contestants must dance at the scheduled time or be

                  disqualified, see General Rules for Competition and Program, Rule #9.

                  Please note there will be absolutely no changes to entries once program is in print process.  Please do not ask.

2.             All music must be recorded on CD with good sound quality.  No I-Pods Allowed.  A CD player and amplification will be

                  provided.  CD’s must be cued, one dance per CD and CD to be labeled with competitor’s name, class and competition   

                  number, as well as any special instructions such as start and end locations and tags.

3.             Costumes are permitted but will not affect the marking.

4.             All GROUP entries MUST be titled.

5.             The time limit is the MAXIMUM amount of time allowed for the entry and includes the introduction and tag.  It is not

                  necessary to use the full amount of time and it may be more beneficial for younger students to do a shorter dance.

                Time Limit for SOLO, DUO, TRIO classes:          3 minutes

                Time Limit for GROUP classes:                          5 minutes

6.             The Festival Chairperson requests that all entries be submitted by the teacher if possible.

7.             In order to win an award or be recommended to the Provincial Competitions, a competitor must have competed in two or

                  more solo classes in the dance section for which they are recommended (i.e. Ballet or Stage for Junior / Intermediate /

                  Senior; or Modern for Intermediate / Senior only ).

8.             Please list names and ages of all entrants on entry forms (use back if necessary).

9.             NOVICE CATEGORY:  To enter this category, students must be a FIRST TIME ENTRANT who has not had more      

                  than 2 years of ANY form of dance. This applies to Solo/Duo/Trio and Group participants.  Competitors wishing to

                  enter these classes are not eligible to enter the regular categories for the same classes. Please Note that all NOVICE

                  CATEGORIES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR TROPHIES AND ARE FOR ADJUDICATION ONLY, NO

             PLACEMENTS TO BE GIVEN.

10.          Only one entry per category allowed.  Participants cannot compete against

               themselves in same category even if participating in a different number or group.  

               This may be done for adjudication only, non-competitive. (New for 2012)

DANCE PROCEDURES

1.            Competitors must be in attendance 15 minutes prior to given time and report to

               a representative of the Committee.

2.            No late competitor may perform once the Class adjudication has begun.

3.            No coaching competitors while they are performing except in Classes for 6

               years and under.

4.            No Run-arounds in any dance routine or medium. (New for 2012)

5.            All protests must be made in writing to the Festival Chairperson and be

               accompanied by $10.

6.            Absolutely no discussion may be entered into with the Adjudicator, see

               General Rules for Competition and Program, Rule #12.

DANCE DESCRIPTIONS

ACRO - 6900 CLASSES (NEW for 2012)

All participants must be supervised during routine.  Routine must be 50% DANCE and 50% acrobatic elements.  No flames, sharp pointed objects or mats.   All participants should have an emergency plan in event of injury.  A simple prop may be used as an integral part of the routine. 

Pyramids are prohibited: Exceptions are pony sits, thigh stand and shoulder sit.

Groups:  a lift/supporting dancer must maintain direct contact with the stage at all times.

               Based on any recognized tap technique.  Music MUST NOT have tap sounds.

Solo Tap classes 8 years and under

It is suggested that entrants include the following tap elements in the routine:

               shuffles, cramprolls, simple turning combinations

Solo Tap classes 9 to 12 years

It is suggested that entrants include the following tap elements in  the routine:

               shuffles, cramprolls, simple turning combinations, timesteps, pullbacks,

               maxi-fords, buffalos, grapevine combinations, shuffle graboffs, turning cramprolls

Solo Tap classes 13 to 21 years

It is suggested that entrants include the following tap elements in  the routine:

               shuffles, cramprolls, simple turning combinations, timesteps, pullbacks,

               maxi-fords, buffalos, grapevine combinations, shuffle graboffs, turning

               cramprolls, graboffs, riffs, simple wings, all wings, riff combinations, rhythm

               changes, turning combinations, syncopation

STAGE - 7100 CLASSES

Dance must be suitable to the field of modern stage using any dance medium.  Routine must be entertaining and diversified, i.e. NOT a straight ballet, jazz or tap number.  Stage routines should have at least 75% dance content.  Acrobatic, baton or disco routines are not sufficient in themselves as stage routines.  Props in stage dance must be an integral part of the dance and must be easily handled by the competitor, i.e. no heavy props.  Voice-over and lip synching for emphasis is permitted in this festival.

Please Note:  Voice-overs are not allowed at the Provincials.

SONG & DANCE - 7200 CLASSES

Song & Dance routine must be suitable for modern stage production.  Any dance medium may be used, but the routine must be choreographed to provide interest and entertainment.  Must be approximately 50% song and 50% dance/acting.  No vocals or taps on music tape.  Lip Synching is unacceptable in this category.

Please Note:  Voice-overs are not allowed at the Provincials.

JAZZ - 7300 CLASSES

Dance technique based on any recognized Jazz technique including isolation of the body utilizing contraction and release usually associated with up tempo music.  Splits and Jazz floor work permitted.  ONLY HAND HELD PROPS ARE ALLOWED.  Adjudication will be based on suitability of the music and movements being appropriate to the age of the dancer/dancers.

STREET DANCE - 7400 CLASSES

Any combination of trends such as Hip Hop, Funk, Rap, and Breakdancing.

LYRICAL JAZZ - 7500 CLASSES

Lyrical jazz places emphasis on gentle flowing TECHNICAL JAZZ MOVEMENTS to interpret slower paced music tempo. Modern does not belong in here, please see Modern/Contemporary Ballet.