Moe Eisteddfod Rules & Regulations

ALL ENTRIES ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING RULES:

1. The Adjudicators decisions on all matters relating to dancing are final.

2. The Committee reserves the right to appoint a substitute for the advertised Adjudicator, should the need arise.

3. Students who have received tuition on a regular basis from the Adjudicator within the last twelve months are ineligible to compete in the Eisteddfod.

4. The Committee reserves the right to disqualify any person who attempts to communicate with the Adjudicator e.g.: Students, Parents, Friends, Teachers etc. The Executive Committee and the Stage Managers are exempted.

5. All dancers are advised that they dance entirely at their own risk.

6. In the event of an accident or illness an ambulance may be called at the expense of the parent/guardian.

7. No entries will be accepted unless accompanied by the correct fee.

8. Entries must be lodged on the computerised entry program provided by Moe Dance Eisteddfod on or before the closing date unless at the committee’s discretion.

9. The age of the Competitor to be determined as at the 1^st January.  The committee reserves the right to request proof of age.

10. Any Competitor having won first, second or third placing in a novice section at any eisteddfod in the past three years must enter in Open for that section. 

11. If a competitor has not placed first, second, third or HM in an open section in the last 3 years at any eisteddfod, they may then enter novice for that section.

12. Competitors may enter as either Novice or Open in their age group in a Section, but not in both.

13. Competitors may only appear once in a Section, including Duos and Trios.

14. Either a parent or a teacher of a competitor in a section will be permitted side stage during that item except for Own Choreography and Improvisations, they must have a teachers pass or ticket valid for that section.

15. Competitors are not entitled to any refund for non-appearances.

16. All solos 3 minutes except song and dance up to 4 minutes. Duo's, Trio's 3 minutes except song and dance up to 4 minutes, improvisations as determined by the adjudicator, special sections 3 minutes except tap championships up to 4 minutes. Time limits must be strictly adhered to. Timing will commence and finish with the music, OR on commencement of the competitors first movement. Stage personnel will not be responsible for the fading of music.

17. The committee disallows music with vocal background while Competitors are singing in the Song & Dance sections.  Any breach will automatically incur disqualification.

18. No cameras or recording equipment will be permitted in the Auditorium with the exception of the videographer or photographer hired by the Committee whilst competitors are performing. Your child may be photographed by an official photographer during the Eisteddfod. These photos may be used on the official Eisteddfod website and in printed material. If you wish to opt out please let the committee know in writing prior to the eisteddfod commencing.

19. All mobile phones and pagers must be turned off whilst in the Auditorium.

20. The committee will provide a CD player deck. Competitors will be responsible for their CD’s which must be clean and clearly marked and ready to play. One dance only should be recorded on a CD.

21. CD’s will NOT be turned off until the competitor exits the stage, unless otherwise directed by a teacher or a parent.

22. Competitors must appear in the balloted order in the program. This may only be varied at the discretion of the committee. Improvisation,Championship and Scholarship competitors must report to Booking in Table prior to commencement of their section. Once the Improvisation, Championship and Scholarship section has commenced no competitor will be accepted.

23. Blackouts may be used for Character, Modern, Song & Dance, Neo-Classical/Lyrical/Contemporary sections. Blackouts are not available for Classical, Tap or National sections.

24. Teachers are responsible for the language content in the chosen CD’s for their students. If the language content is deemed inappropriate, the Competitor may be disqualified.

25. Props may be used for all sections. Props considered dangerous by the Committee will be disallowed. Props and other items (shoes, clothing, CD’s etc) must be removed from back stage quietly at the end of each section.

26. Each competitor participating in a championship section must have a representative complete a rostered position prior to this section or they will not qualify. 

27. The Committee will not be responsible for lost articles.

28. This Dance Eisteddfod is open to amateurs only. An amateur is one who does not derive a regular income from the Performing Arts. Competitors must perform the work of the school whose name appears on the entry form and must have received tuition with that school prior to the commencement of this competition.

29. Competitors are permitted to re-appear for a crit if they leave the stage during an item, except in Championship and Scholarship sections. If through no fault of their own, they may re-appear without disadvantage.

30. Protests must be written and handed to the Secretary within thirty minutes of adjudication, signed by the protester and accompanied by a $20.00 deposit. The deposit will be forfeited if the Committee determines the protest to be unsubstantiated.

31. In the event of equal points, a count back will decide the winner. In the case of identical results, multiple trophies will be awarded.

32. Perpetual Trophies must be returned to the Committee prior to or at the commencement of the following year’s competition. Trophies are to be returned in the condition in which they were presented and engraved with the successful recipient’s name. Any costs incurred by the Committee in rectifying a damaged trophy or engraving etc., will be the responsibility of the previous year’s winner.

33. The decision of the committee will be final in all questions or disputes arising out of, or not provided for, by these conditions.

34. Sections may be combined at the committees discretion, if there are insufficient numbers.

35. All entries received are subject to these rules and shall not be subject to any appeal.

PRIZES AND AWARDS

SOLOS NOVICE & OPEN: 1ST TROPHY, 2ND AND 3RD MEDALS
ALL JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS: 1ST - NAME PLAQUE ON HONOUR BOARD PLUS TROPHY  AND CASH AWARDS, 1ST - $150.00, 2ND - $100.00, 3RD - $50.00
ALL SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS: 1ST - NAME PLAQUE ON HONOUR BOARD PLUS TROPHY AND CASH AWARDS, 1ST - $200.00, 2ND - $100.00, 3RD - $50.00
JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP: 1ST - NAME PLAQUE ON HONOUR BOARD PLUS TROPHY AND CASH AWARD FOR TUITION ONLY TO TEACHER/SCHOOL 1ST - $150.00, 2ND - $100.00, 3RD - $50.00
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP: 1ST - NAME PLAQUE ON HONOUR BOARD PLUS TROPHY AND CASH AWARD FOR TUITION ONLY TO TEACHER/SCHOOL - 1ST - $150.00, 2ND - $100.00, 3RD - $50.00
IMPROVISATIONS: 1ST TROPHY, 2ND AND 3RD MEDALS
AGE AGGREGATE & ADJUDICATOR AWARDS: TROPHY

OLGA STREDDER SOLO AGGREGATE AWARD: NAME PLAQUE ON HONOUR BOARD & TROPHY
TEACHERS AGGREGATE AWARD: NAME PLAQUE ON HONOUR BOARD & TROPHY

36. REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL SECTIONS

Please Note: No jewellery, trimmings or accessories are permitted to be worn in any improvisation: - this includes studs, glitter and hairpieces.

CLASSICAL IMPROVISATIONS
Girls – pink tights and shoes, black Russian or Princess leotard and black half tutu. Only black ribbon allowed in the hair. Hair in a bun only, no variation.
Boys – black tights and / or socks and shoes, black or white t-shirt.

NEO-CLASSICAL/ LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY IMPROVISATIONS
Girls – pink tights and shoes or toe thongs, black Russian or princess leotard and black skirt not below the knees. Only black ribbon allowed in the hair. Hair in a ponytail only, no variation. 
Boys – black tights and / or socks and shoes or toe thongs, black or white t-shirt.

MODERN IMPROVISATIONS
Girls – plain black Russian or Princess leotard, black jazz pants or black dance shorts. No skirts allowed. Only black ribbon allowed in hair. Hair in a ponytail only, no variation. Black or tan jazz shoes. Tan jazz tights.
Boys – black or tan jazz shoes, black dance pants or black dance shorts, black or white t-shirt.

TAP IMPROVISATIONS
Girls – plain black Russian or Princess leotard, black jazz pants or black dance shorts. No skirts allowed. Only black ribbon allowed in hair. Hair in a bun or ponytail, no variation. Black or tan tap shoes. Tan jazz tights.
Boys – black dress or dance pants or black dance shorts. Black or tan tap shoes, black or white t-shirt.

DANCER’S CHOICE
This section will allow dancers to perform a dance of their choice. One dance only to be performed, it cannot be a dance that has or will be performed in any other section at this current eisteddfod. As this section allows any style of dance, the time limit applicable is 3 minutes or 4 minutes for a Song & Dance.

OWN CHOREOGRAPHY
This section will allow dancers to showcase their own choreography to the style of dance that they choose. One dance only to be performed. As this section allows any style of dance, the time limit applicable is up to 2 minutes. No teachers or parents will be allowed side stage during this performance.

CLASSICAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Two dances to be performed (a) Classical (b) National or Character – not previously performed at this Eisteddfod. Competitors must dance in the open Classical, and, either National or Character  open sections and one other open section in own age group to qualify. Please note that Special Sections and Hip Hop sections are not  qualifying sections.

NEO CLASSICAL / LYRICAL/ CONTEMPORARY/CHAMPIONSHIPS
One dance to be performed not previously performed at this Eisteddfod. Competitors must dance in the open Neo-Classical / Lyrical or Contemporary section and two other open sections in own age group to qualify. Please note that Special sections and Hip Hop sections are not  qualifying sections.

MODERN CHAMPIONSHIPS
One dance to be performed not previously performed at this Eisteddfod. Competitors must dance in the open Modern section and two other open sections in own age group to qualify. Please note that Special sections and Hip Hop sections are not qualifying sections.

TAP CHAMPIONSHIPS
One dance to be performed not previously performed at this Eisteddfod. Slow and fast routine without leaving the stage. Competitors must dance in the open Tap section and two other open sections in own age group to qualify. Please note that Special sections and Hip Hop sections are not qualifying sections.

SCHOLARSHIPS
One dance to be performed not previously performed at this Eisteddfod. Dancers must dance in the open section of the dance nominated for this year’s scholarship and two other open sections in own age group. Please note that Special sections and Hip Hop sections are not qualifying sections. Scholarships are limited to students who attend a dance school registered within a 35 kilometre radius of the Moe Post Office.

Dress Requirements for scholarships: 

Neo-Classical/Lyrical/Contemporary - Girls: Black Russian or Princess leotard, plain classical bun, classical ballet shoes ( ribbons optional ) and pink ballet tights. No make up or jewellery.

                                                             Boys: black tights and / or socks and shoes black or white t-shirt. No make up or jewellery.

Jazz - Girls: plain black Russian or Princess leotard, black jazz pants or black dance shorts. No skirts allowed. Hair in a plain ponytail only, no variation. Black or tan jazz shoes. Tan jazz tights.
           Boys: black or tan jazz shoes, black dance pants or black dance shorts, black or white t-shirt.


Please note:

• The adjudicator may hold a class as part of the scholarship. The same dress code will apply as for the improvisation dance equivalent to the scholarship section with the exclusion of make up during class time.
• Special Sections and Hip Hop Sections do not qualify for Championships or Scholarships.
• Sections will be combined if there are insufficient numbers.