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Bendigo Competitions Society
A.B.N. 39787086224

2021 DANCE COMPETITION – MINI COMPETITION – SOLOS, DUOS/TRIOS/QUADS

ADJUDICATOR

DEENA PEACOCK

To be read in conjunction with General Conditions and Specific Classical Ballet and Theatrical Dance Conditions.

It Is understood that by entering Bendigo Competitions Society Mini Competition, you have read, understood and agree to abide by all rules and regulations which include COVID restrictions and relevant changes.

Bendigo Competitions Society aims to hold a safe event, and your safety and that of our volunteers is paramount. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND OUR COMPETITION, EITHER AS A COMPETITOR OR AN AUDIENCE MEMBER IF YOU ARE UNWELL – THAT IS IF YOU HAVE A COLD OR FLU OR VIRUS LIKE SYMPTOMS or if you are awaiting results of a COVID test. A lack of understanding will not be an acceptable reason for you to attend or to remain at the competition. YOUR TOTAL CO-OPERATION IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THIS EVENT CAN OCCUR.

COVID regulations will be adhered to in accordance with government ruling at the time of the competition. Bendigo South East College will require you to use QR codes or sign in when attending the venue (these rules may change over time and these rules will be updated as changes come to hand). Marshalls will be at the venue to assist you with signing in and updating you on current COVID-19 rules.

LIMITED COMPETITION

Soloists aged 6 and above can enter five (5) solos across the classical and theatrical disciplines – this can be two from one discipline and three from another – or indeed five from one discipline.
Soloists under 6 can enter two (2) solos in total – one from the classical discipline and one from the theatrical discipline.
Open Sections ONLY - no NOVICE sections available.
Duos/Trios/Quads – can enter the sections offered in their own age group only.
Entries will be open for a set time and close when the number limit is reached entry numbers are capped. A waiting list will be available – you must message details of what you wish to enter and email to bgocomps@bigpond.net.au. You will be contacted if you have obtained an additional entry via the waiting list.

HYGIENE

Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the building. Please bring your own hand sanitizer to event to ensure this is readily available to you.
Masks – Masks may be required for all people in the venue aged 12 and above. Please ensure everyone over 12 has a mask. Performers may be required to wear masks back stage and will be able to remove them prior to performing.
Ensure you maintain required social distancing.
No sharing of water bottles or food.

AUDITORIUM

Education department facilities have specific rules for community use – Bendigo Competitions Society will be running this competition in accordance with any current rules:

Ticket sales to be advised once entries close.
Seating arrangements in the Bendigo South East Auditorium will be limited in accordance with current government legislation.
Entry and exits from the auditorium will be organized by ushers.
Teachers will be issued with a pass which must be worn. Only one (1) teacher will be permitted backstage when a student is on stage. Teacher passes need to be requested prior to the commencement of the competition. Teacher passes could be limited due to COVID density limits both back stage and in dressing rooms.
Competitors wishing to be an audience participant MUST purchase a ticket due to limited seating arrangements.
Strictly no filming or photography is permitted in the auditorium of any performer at any time as this is a breach of child protection laws. If a breach occurs, this will result in the competitor being disqualified and the competitor and those with him/her being removed from the facility.
The auditorium will be cleared at the end of each session to ensure seating is cleared for the next session and in order that any cleaning requirements can be adhered to.

RESTRICTED AREAS – DRESSING ROOMS/BACKSTAGE AREA

These areas will be strictly monitored and will be subject to the COVID-19 rules at the time of the competition.

NO ENTRY at any time to these areas for parents/carers of students 10 years and over. Teachers are permitted in these areas.

A COVID Marshall will monitor people entering and exiting RESTRICTED areas.
Children over 10 years of age MUST change themselves in between items. Children under 10 may have one parent assisting them to change – but preferably should not remain in the dressing room once change is completed. Teachers are allowed in the dressing rooms to assist and manage students.
If you have big breaks between your items and do not wish to watch from the auditorium, we ask that you leave the facility and return at a later time. Congregating in the foyer is discouraged.
Competitors are to remain in their dressing room until they are collected by the backstage person.
Do not bring excess luggage into the facility. Please keep everything to a minimum and all items are to be removed from the dressing rooms following your performance in a particular session.

PERFORMANCE AREA

Parents are not permitted in the performing area (not even for props).
If your child requires a prop, please provide a stage plan for prop placement – ideally minimize use of props.
Teachers should go to opposite prompt side (stage right) when viewing students and leave immediately their student has performed. Teachers have access to both back stage and dressing rooms.
Adjudication/Prizes – All competitors will reassemble on stage to hear the adjudicators remarks and for the awarding of prizes. Competitors will form a social distanced semi-circle around the stage area. Those awarded placed will step forward. All competitors must be in their dressing room to be collected by the backstage person at the end of their section. If competitors are early in the section and are in the audience, they must exit the auditorium three (3) performers before the end of the section and return to the dressing room.

COMMUNAL AREAS

The foyer cannot be used as a communal area.
In any areas that may be designated as communal areas, people need to adhere to current social distancing regulations. These areas, if any, will be monitored by COVID Marshalls and people may be asked to move on if there is concern about numbers as legislated density numbers apply.

CANCELLATION

Entries are non refundable.

Should Bendigo Competitions Society Inc. Mini Competition be cancelled due to COVID-19, a refund will be provided to entrants. A $10.00 cancellation fee will be taken from the entry costs to cover costs which the Society is obliged to pay regardless of whether the competition takes place or not.

NECESSARY CHANGES

Bendigo Competitions Society Inc reserves the right to make any changes to COVID-19 rules or the Society’s "General and Specific Dance Rules" when and if required. Notification of changes will be posted on the Society Facebook page where possible.

Specific Classical Ballet and Theatrical Dance Conditions of Entry

1. RISK:

1.1 All competitors enter and dance at this competition at their own risk.

2. ENTRY:

2.1 Competition is open to both amateur and professional dancers.

2.2 Competitors are not entitled to a refund in cases of non-appearance in any section.

2.3. Refund of entry money will not be granted following registration except if competition is cancelled.

2.4 A condition of entry is that an administration/including Emailed PDF program) fee is required per family - if multiple entries are entered on one entry each family is required to pay the administration fee. It is preferable if each competing family enters as a separate entry.

2.5 Age of entry - age at 1st January of the year your are entering.

3. ADJUDICATOR:

3.1. The decision of the Adjudicator is final and no discussion or correspondence can be entered into.

3.2 No person may communicate with the Adjudicator during the course of the competition.

4. AUDIO EQUIPMENT AND EFFECTS:

4.1 It is anticipated music will be able to be uploaded into the Stardom system ONE WEEK prior to the commencement of the competition – PLEASE CHECK IN STARDOM CLOSER TO THE TIME OF THE COMPETITION – INFORMATION RE UPLOADING WILL BE PROVIDED CLOSER TO THE TIME OF THE COMPETITION AND SUPPORT WILL BE AVAILABLE RE UPLOADING. If uploading is available, this will assist with upholding the regulations around COVID-19 as handling of CD’s will not be required. A professional sound system comprising a CD player, MP3 and IPOD facility will be available at the venue if uploading does not proceed.

4.2 Digital recording of music is preferred.

4.3 Early booking in will assist the Society with the smooth running of the competition.

4.3.1 The Society does not accept responsibility for any recording medium that will not play correctly. Duplicate copies of recordings are strongly recommended AND a back up copy on a device is also recommended.

4.4 Vocals on CDs are NOT permitted for Song and Dance or Song and Tap sections.

4.5 Pre-recorded tapping is not permitted in any Tap or Song and Tap section.

5. TIMING:

5.1 The timing of an item will begin with the commencement of the music and end with the conclusion of the music. It is a condition of entry that time limits are adhered to.

6. NOVICE/OPEN SECTIONS

6.1 All sections will be open sections – novice and open combined due to this being a limited competition.

7. DISQUALIFICATION:

7.1 Any competitor incorrectly appearing in any sections will be disqualified from the relevant sections. This applies to solo, duo and troupe sections.

8. RESTARTS:

8.1 A competitor who commences performing an item and stops will be allowed to restart the item at the end of the section for a critique only. However, if the restart is caused by a technical fault in equipment or the wrong music has been played, a restart for adjudication will be allowed providing the fault is quickly corrected.

9. DUOS/TRIOS/QUADS:

9.1 Competitors may appear only once in each section - no interchanges allowed.

9.2 Competitors may appear in one age group only.

10. PRIZE MONEY:

10.1 If the adjudicator awards an equal and prize money is the prize, this will be divided equally between place getters.

11. REHEARSALS:

11.1 No rehearsal is permitted on the stage during the Eisteddfod.

12. PROMPTING:

12.1 No prompting is permitted side stage or from the audience.

13. COMPETITOR PASSES:

13.1 A competitor will be provided with a pass and will be required to wear this at all times for accessing dressing rooms.