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ADDITIONAL DANCE CONDITIONS

A competitor’s age shall be determined as at January 1 2026.
A competitor can only perform once in any class.
A competitor cannot perform a Solo/Duo/Trio or Group of the same dance style in more than one age category.
All teachers and assistants, accessing backstage, must have a current Registration to Work With Vulnerable People (RWVP) card and must wear it displayed on a lanyard.

Each dance school may only have 1 teacher and a maximum of 2 assistants backstage at any time. No parents are allowed backstage, unless they are the designated assistant for that session. Performers attending without their dance school are allowed one backstage person to assist.

Teacher/Assistant passes must be collected from the Stage Door registration desk, prior to entering backstage. Passes must be displayed.

All competitors, teachers and assistants must leave the auditorium, backstage and dressing rooms within 15 minutes of the completion of the session.
All Competitors are required to purchase a Dance Pass from the Town Hall Theatre Box Office ($20). Dance Season Passes: 16 years & over ($40) & Young performers 5-16 years ($20) can be purchased from the Town Hall Theatre Box Office. PASSES ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND CANNOT BE SHARED BETWEEN COMPETITORS OR PATRONS.
STAGE DOOR SIGN IN. Competitors must sign in and sign out on their Dance School registration sheet each time they report backstage. This is required for evacuation purposes. The stage door attendant is in full control of all noise levels and movement in backstage area.
REGISTRATION DESK: This will be situated at the stage door sign in counter. All competitors are required to register their attendance for each class and for each session, at the registration desk. Signing in and out at Stage Door is not registering for your performance or intention to perform.
All Music is to be uploaded to Stardom one week prior to the start of the Dance Eisteddfod (by August 27 2026). Audio equipment is to be operated by the theatre technician only. Teachers may have a back-up copy on a device and may be responsible for starting the music if the backup device is required. No CDs/USBs can be used for performance. Competitors must use the equipment and speakers provided.
CLASSICAL: Traditional and formal style of ballet that exclusively employs classical ballet techniques. Rosin is permitted only for POINTE shoes. Rosin spray is preferred. If rock rosin is used, it must be in a towel or a rosin box.
NEO-CLASSICAL & LYRICAL: Expressive dance based on classical ballet techniques using music from either classical or modern composers.
CONTEMPORARY: Versatile expressive dance combining elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz and classical ballet using mostly modern contemporary music.
CHARACTER/DEMI-CHARACTER: To portray a character through story. Mime or expressiveness with dance using classical techniques.
JAZZ: includes cabaret, disco, broadway and musical theatre. ‘Tricks’ are limited to 3 per routine for both restricted and non-restricted classes (Also see Condition 18). NOTE: Jazz Championships may have up to 6 ‘tricks’.
BROADWAY: Music to be from stage and film musicals only. Soft shoe only. Heels may be worn.
ACRO: Combines classical dance technique with acrobatic elements. Style incorporates routines with more than 3 ‘tricks’.
SONG & DANCE: Any style may be used. All competitors must sing and dance.
HIP HOP: A grounded style which includes street, breaking, popping locking and commercial choreography. Includes FUNK.
NATIONAL: Stylized representation of traditional folk dance from other countries. Dance steps, costume, and music should be authentic of the country represented.
KICKING GROUPS: All kicks must be from the hip. Please read Kicking Class age group requirements in schedule.
IMPROMPTU: OPEN - any dance style; UNDER AGE - Jazz dance style only. Competitors listen to the 1 minute of music prior to performing their routine. Dress Females: Basic black leotard. Males: Basic black dance-wear. Dance footwear MUST be worn. No competitors, teachers or assistants are permitted side stage during Impromptu classes.
A group must consist of 4 or more competitors. No competitor can perform in more than one group in any class.
GROUPS must wait backstage in order of appearance. Whilst one group is performing, the next Group waits Side Stage Right (OP). Entry is from Stage Right (OP) and exit via Stage Left (Prompt). Groups must leave side stage after performing, and return directly to their assigned dressing rooms. Back Stage area must be kept clear for ‘Run Arounds’. Only teachers and rostered volunteers may be Side Stage.
Curtains may be used for groups only. The time limit for setting and striking stage is 1 min.
PROPRIETY: Make-up, costumes and choreography should be suitable to the age of the dancers and suggestive lyrics/actions avoided.
PROPS AND SCENERY: See General Conditions Item 21
RESTRICTED: Competitors who have not received a 1st or 2nd placing in the relevant dance style entered prior to 2025. Restricted competitors cannot enter Championships.
CHAMPIONSHIPS: Can only be entered by dancers who have been placed 1st or 2nd in the relevant dance style in the last 2 years, (excluding restricted sections). Championship competitors cannot compete in the non-champion class of the championship style. After 3 years of not receiving any placing (including HC/HM) the competitor can enter the straight age section of that dance style.
All championship classes will be held on Sunday September 6 2026.
ANY contravention to these Rules MAY result in disqualification.