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Welcome! The Sunshine Coast Dance Eisteddfod Committee wishes you all a successful and enjoyable competition season!

2018 INFORMATION

SOLO, DUO, TRIO & REPERTOIRE

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Web: www.dancesunshinecoast.com.au

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2018 VENUE NEW for 2018

FLINDERS PERFORMANCE CENTRE

Matthew Flinders Anglican College

1-4 Stringybark Road, Buderim, Q 4566 www.mfac.edu.au/flinders-performance-centre

COMPETITION DATES FOR 2018

Wednesday 4th April to Sunday 8th April 2018

ENTER ONLINE

All entries and payments are to be submitted online via Stardom – www.stardom.com.au

AGE REQUIREMENTS

As of the 31st of December 2017

ENTRY FEES-: PER DANCE
Solos	$12
Duos & Trios	$15
Age Aggregate	$12 (Must nominate at the time of entry to be eligible)
Junior Bursary	$20 (Must nominate at the time of entry to be eligible)
Senior Bursary	$20 (Must nominate at the time of entry to be eligible)
Senior Classical Ballet Repertoire	$50
Intermediate Classical Repertoire	$40
Junior Classical Ballet Repertoire	$30

CLOSING DATE - SOLO DUO, TRIO & REPERTOIRE

Wednesday 7th February 2018.

Late entries will be accepted up until 11.00pm on Sunday 11th February 2018 however a late-fee will be applicable. We will not accept any late entries after these advertised dates, sorry!

PROGRAME & DANCERS SEASON PASS PACKAGE NEW for 2018

When checking out from Stardom this year a $25 admin fee will be added to your invoice.

Once the programme is finalised it will be easily accessed/downloaded online via our website. To obtain your hard copy, simply present your stardom invoice at the event to collect both your printed programme and (one) dancers pass. Further dancers season passes in the case of duos, trios and dancer siblings can be purchased on the day. Every Dancer must have a season pass although only ONE will be issued and paid for on checkout via Stardom.

In 2018 we will cease posting any programmes or passes. Prior to the event you may purchase hard copies of the solo programmes at Showtime Dancewear at their Kuluin or Warana Stores.

It is important to watch Facebook for the announcement as to when the programme can be accessed. This is an intial trial that we hope solves all the problems we encountered with the mail out of programmes & passes in previous years.

It is compulsory that every Dancer entered in this competition purchases a season pass. This pass allows access to the theatre, stage and dressing rooms. These passes are only valid from 4th to 8th April and NOT for Groups.

Additional programmes & passes will be on sale at the event. Payment is cash only as we do not have EFT facilities.

Now that the committee has successfully worked with online entries via Stardom for the past 2 years we wish to bring the following issues to your attention-:

At the time of checkout and payment you need to print & have a copy of your Stardom invoice as proof of payment. Should this not be generated then the payment did not go through but this can easily be rectified through Stardom. We regret that entries/invoices not paid for in full via Stardom by the 11th February will not be included in the competition or the programme.

TEACHERS PASSES

Teachers will be issued with a pass. Please collect your pass from the Admin table on arrival

ADVERTISING

This year our Solo, Duo, Trio, Repertoire programme will be separate from the Group programme. The options to place your advertisement are as follows:

1.Via Stardom at the time of entering.

2.Place your order by email info@dancesunshinecoast.com.au. Payment can be made by direct deposit only

Acc Name	Sunshine Coast Dance Eisteddfod Inc.
BSB	638 070
Acc Number	3445305

Please use your studio or business name as a reference.

All artwork to be emailed directly to Austin-Zande Imagery info@austin-zande.net . If you require artwork, Austin-Zande Imagery are offering discounted rates. Please discuss directly with them.

Studios may wish to advertise in only one or both programmes. Please specify at time of ordering. We have numbered the options below, please use the number as a reference if you choose not to order online.

Advertising rates as follows:

1.A4 Full Page Colour and Media advertising $250 (Solos Programme only)

2.A5 Half Page Colour and Media advertising $150 (Solos Programme only)

3.Colour Banner & Media advertising $100 (Solos Programme only)

4.A4 Full Page Colour and Media advertising $270 (Solos & Groups Programmes)

5.A5 Half Page Colour and Media advertising $170 (Solos & Groups Programmes)

6.Colour Banner & Media advertising $120 (Solos & Groups Programmes)

7.A4 Full Page Colour and Media advertising $250 (Group Programme only)

8.A5 Half Page Colour and Media advertising $150 (Group Programme only)

9.Colour Banner & Media advertising $100 (Group Programme only)

Closing date SOLO PROGRAMME/BOTH PROGRAMMES: 11th February 2018

Closing date GROUP PROGRAMME: 4th March 2018

2018 RULES AND CONDITIONS

SOLO, DUO, TRIO & REPERTOIRE

1.Dancers/Studios enter and participate in this eisteddfod according to all rules and guidelines listed. Lack of knowledge will not be accepted as a reason for the infringement of any rule. May we bring your attention to rule 4 & 4A if this is the first time you have entered this competition.

2.This Eisteddfod is open to amateurs only who have not or are not receiving income is derived from the particular class for which they entered.

3.This is a family oriented dance eisteddfod; therefore costumes, routines and lyrics must be suitable.

4.ALL COMPETITORS MUST AVOID THE OVER-EXTENDED (TURNED-IN/INVERTED) LEG MOUNT/KICK WITH THE CROTCH FACING THE AUDIENCE. PENALITIES MAY BE APPLICABLE. HOSIERY MUST BE WORN.

4A. HOSIERY

The Sunshine Coast Dance Eisteddfod Committee sees that our most important duty is as guardians of the Competitors who enter this dance competition. We take our job very seriously therefore we adopt the ‘No Tights, No Dance’ policy. We take great pride in providing a venue for all Competitors to develop their craft and performance in dance, in a safe, family orientated environment and we hope you will support our decision as we are sincere in our actions. To clarify this rule to participate -: the dancer, Female and Male are to wear ‘dance tights’ and should be to the knee (knee length) in all genres of dance. We thank you for your attention and support in this delicate matter.

5.COPYRIGHT

The Eisteddfod Committee is not responsible for any infringement of copyright or royalty by performers or those associated with the performances. Copied music and choreography is used at their own risk. We assume that all studios/schools hold the relevent licences.

6.THE ADJUDICATORS DECISION WILL BE FINAL

No prize will be awarded unless there is sufficient merit. The Adjudicator has the power to withhold or divide prizes according to merit of performance. Communication with the Adjudicator either by competitors, teachers or other interested parties during the Eisteddfod is forbidden. All inquiries or requests are to be directed to the Committee or Conductor of session not the Adjudicator.

7.ALTERATIONS; CHANGES TO THE PROGRAMME OR ADJUDICATOR

The Committee reserves the right to make any alterations or additions to the programme when they become necessary and to appoint a Substitute Adjudicator at any time without notice. Competitors dance in all sections AT THEIR OWN RISK & in the ORDER ACCORDING TO THE PROGRAMME.

8.NO PUBLIC PROTEST WILL BE PERMITTED AT THE SESSION

Protests must be made in writing and handed to the Secretary within half an hour of the cause of the protest arising, accompanied by a fee of $50.00, which will be forfeited if the protest is considered frivolous. The decision of the Eisteddfod Protest Committee will be final.

9. RESTRICTED SECTIONS

Restricted Sections are open to Competitors who have not been awarded a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in any solo section at this Eisteddfod.

10. TIME LIMITS

Time limits will be strictly adhered to otherwise penalties will apply.

Maximum Time limits are: -
Solos	3 Minutes
Song & dance solos	4 Minutes
Duos & trios	4 Minutes

11. AGE LIMIT

The age limit for Competitors is the 31st December in the year prior to the event. Competitors must be prepared to provide Proof of Age if required. The age limit for all competitors in the Eisteddfod is 30 years and under.

12. SOLOS, DUOS & TRIOS

Competitors must dance in their age group in Solo items. In the case of Duos/Trios, they may partner an older or younger competitor, but the age of the oldest competitor determines the age section in which they compete.

13.Competitors 13 years & over who stop during an item will NOT be allowed to re-appear in that item.

14.DEMI-CHARACTER

The definition of ‘DEMI-CHARACTER’ is a Solo that tells a story which is danced to a non-descript piece of CLASSICAL, INSTRUMENTAL music. The dance is performed with classical technique, and it is up to the Actor/Dancer to tell a story. Simple props may be used and music has NO VOCALS.

15. SONG & DANCE SECTIONS

NO VOCAL BACKING IS ALLOWED WHILST SINGING, however, vocals are allowed whilst dancing.

16. TAP SHOES

No pre-recorded tapping during dance sections is permitted. Tap shoes must not be worn in the auditorium, and tap shoes must be removed or covered backstage.

17. SOLOS

As we are working on skeleton staff and in two theatres all competitors are requested TO REPORT TO THE ADMIN TABLE located in the foyer BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SESSION to check-in. Failure to do so may mean the competitor is ineligible to compete in that section. Competitors must be in readiness backstage before the commencement of their section. Those failing to answer their names when called will be assumed a No-Show. No person other than the one whose entry has been received will be allowed to compete. Titles of National and/or Demi-Character are to be noted at the Admin table when checking-in.

18. CANVASSING OF STUDENTS

As this is a friendly Eisteddfod that respects all who wish to take part, canvassing by Studio Owners, Teachers, Competitors or Parents to change a competitors place of enrolment is regarded as bad sportsmanship and an infringement of the competitors rights. Anyone who distresses a Competitor will be subject to the Disciplinary Action Schedule.

A select number of Committee members will be responsible for delivering a Grade of Disciplinary Action should the Sunshine Coast Dance Eisteddfod be compromised in any way.

The relevant grades for this disciplinary action will be:

Grade 6 Verbal warning

Grade 5 Written warning

Grade 4 Loss of points

Grade 3 Disqualification

Grade 2 12 Month ban

Grade 1 24 Months ban

19. PROPS

Props are to be placed on stage with a time limit of one minute. Competitors must show respect for the stage. Props must never be dragged. NO foreign substance is to be spilt on the stage and NO lit candles or naked flames are permitted. No special effects or rosin ever to be used on the stage.

20. MUSIC (Solos, Duos, Trios and Repertoire)

No dancer/s will be penalised for technical difficulties beyond their control. Music will be played on your behalf if on CD. Other devises are acceptable but to be taken personally to the control room. ALL COMPETITORS MUST HAVE BACKUP COPIES OF ALL THEIR MUSIC. Two CDs per dance MUST be submitted at the time of check-in.

Tip: CDs used repeatedly can fail so we suggest you check the quality of your CDs prior to competition. In addition, it is advised to bring along a device such as a smartphone/iPad as another backup.

Please label your music with the following information in BLACK. This is required on the CD itself as well as on the case it’s in.

An example

Section Number: Name:

Number (as it appears in the program): Dance Genre and age group:

Starts On or OFF: Tag Yes/No:

Section 25

Mary Jones Competitor No. 4

12 years Classical Solo

Starts ON (or OFF is starting off stage) TAG after dance (or NO TAG if none)

Definition of tag: piece of music added to dance at the end that allows the dancers to bow & exit the stage to music

Please use the information list in the programme to assist you with details

PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO COLLECT YOUR MUSIC AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR SECTION!

21. BACKSTAGE

We ask you to be respectful of the amount of people backstage acting as support.

SOLOS/ DUOS & TRIOS 10 years and under	ONE Person ONLY. (not both Parent and Teacher)
SOLOS/ DUOS & TRIOS 11 years and over	No support person allowed backstage.

Space is extremely limited. NO ONE IS ALLOWED in the wings or backstage during any performance. Backstage management has the right to remove any person who breaches this rule and we ask that you follow the directions of the Stage Manager at all times or face penalties.

22. PHOTOGRAPHY OR VIDEOGRAPHY

The taking of photographs by cameras, video cameras or mobile phone cameras of any performance is strictly forbidden. This is a rule of the Child Protection Act. Professional services are provided in both photography and videography and is to be arranged with the consent of the Parent/Teacher prior to the performance. Should this rule not be adhered to then this may result in disqualification. Any device with a screen is strictly forbidden to be used by audience members during any performance.

23. DRESSING ROOMS

NO tapping EVER on tiles or easily scratched floor areas. In shared dressing rooms all competitors and associated parties are expected to demonstrate respect for the space, costumes and belongings of others at all times. Each Dancer will be responsible for keeping their dressing space clean and tidy. The toilets/bathrooms cannot be used as change rooms or for hair and make-up.

24. AWARDS

A Trophy will be awarded for 1st place. Medals will be awarded for 2nd & 3rd place. Ribbons will be awarded for Highly Commended.

Winners will be presented with their award ON STAGE at the time of the announcement by the adjudicator and are asked to remain in the wings.

Age Championship trophies will be awarded to the winners of each age section however, COMPETITORS MUST PRE-NOMINATETO BE CONSIDERED FOR AGE CHAMPION. This nomination has a one-off fee. It may be requested that age champion winners for 2018 attend a small ceremony held on the 8th April - Details TBA.

25.SENIOR CLASSICAL BALLET REPERTOIRE SECTION- 15 YEARS & OVER A Guest Adjudicator to be advised

1st place: Prize money of $500 plus Trophy.

Section a, b, & c will be adjudicated:

(a) Master Class with Guest Teacher. Class leotard to be worn and girls are to bring pointe shoes.

(b) One Variation from the TRADITIONAL CLASSICAL Repertoire listed below. DANCED EN POINTE.
Time Limit approx. 2 minutes.

Traditional Costumes are to be worn in the required variations. It is advised that entrants keep, as close as possible, to the traditional/professional repertoire.

(c)One Contemporary Solo (own choice). Time limit is up to 3 minutes. This is to be an original piece, not a repeated dance already performed at this eisteddfod

Senior Repertoire Female Variation choices are:
	LA BAYADERE	1st, 2nd or 3rd Soloist Variation (Kingdom of the Shades)
	COPPELIA	Swanhilda’s Variation, Act III
	Dawn	Variation Act III
	DON QUIXOTE	Kitri’s Variation, Act II, and Act III
		Queen of the Dryads, Act II
	GISELLE	Giselle’s Variation Act I
	NUTCRACKER	Sugarplum Fairy Act II (with or without Coda)
	RAYMONDA	3rd Variation, Act I Raymonda’s Dream Solo (extra music ¾ Valse)
		2nd Variation, Act II 6/8 Allegretto (B major)1st Variation, Act III, 6/8 prestissimo
		(D major)
	SLEEPING BEAUTY	Aurora’s Variation. Act I, and Act III
		Lilac Fairy Variation, Prologue
		Prologue, Fairy Variation III
		2/4 allegro moderato
		Prologue, Fairy Variation IV
		2/4 allegro molto vivace
	SWAN LAKE	Odette Solo
		Odile Solo
	GAMZATTI	Variation from Grand Pas Deux

Senior Repertoire Male Variation choices are:
	LA BAYADERE	Golden Idol Variation
	COPPELIA	Franz’s Variation Act III
	LE CORSAIRE	Male Variation
	DON QUIXOTE	Basilio’s Variation Act III
	GISELLE	Prince Albrecht Variation, Act II
		Peasant Pas de deux (with Coda) Act I
		Grand Pas Deux Variation (Tarantella)
	RAYMONDA	Jean De Brienne Variation Act III
	SLEEPING BEAUTY	Prince Desire’s Variation Act III
		Blue Bird Variation Act III
	SWAN LAKE	Pas de Trois, Act I
		Siegfried’s Variation Act III
	LA SYLPHIDE	James’ Variation Act I
		James’ Variation Act 11
	LES SYLPHIDES	Male Variation

Entrants are ineligible if they have received individual tuition from the Guest Adjudicator in the past 6 months. If you find you are ineligible when the Guest Adjudicator is announced, please contact the Committee and your entry will be partially refunded. PLEASE STATE THE VARIATION YOU WILL BE PERFORMING AS YOU CHECK-IN AT THE ADMIN table.

26.INTERMEDIATE CLASSICAL BALLET REPERTOIRE SECTION - 13 to 14 YEARS New in 2018

A Guest Adjudicator to be advised

1st place: Prize money of $250 plus Trophy

Section a & b will be adjudicated:

(a) Master Class with Guest Teacher. Class leotard to be worn. Pointe shoes are not required.

(b) ONE Variation ONLY from the TRADITIONAL CLASSICAL Repertoire listed below. OPTIONAL POINTE OR DEMI-POINTE SHOES

Time Limit approx. 2 minutes.

Traditional Costumes are to be worn in the required variations. It is advised that entrants keep as close as possible to the traditional/professional repertoire.

Intermediate Repertoire Female Variation choices are (choose 1):

FLOWER FESTIVAL	Flower Festival Girl’s Solo
GISELLE ACT 1	Peasant Pas 2nd Solo
Kirov version – Peasant Pas 2nd Solo
SLEEPING BEAUTY ACT 3		Florestan/Jewels 1st Solo
DON QUIXOTE OR PAQUITA ACT 3		Cupid
Intermediate Repertoire Male Variation choices are (choose 1)-:
GISELLE ACT 1	Peasant Pas 2nd Solo
FLOWER FESTIVAL	1st Solo
NUTCRACKER	Prince

PLEASE STATE THE VARIATION YOU WILL BE PERFORMING AS YOU CHECK-IN AT THE ADMIN TABLE.

27.JUNIOR CLASSICAL BALLET REPERTOIRE SECTION - 10 to 12 YEARS

A Guest Adjudicator to be advised

1st place: Prize money of $100 plus Trophy

ONE Variation ONLY from the TRADITIONAL CLASSICAL Repertoire listed below. NO POINTE SHOES.
Time Limit approx. 2 minutes.

Traditional Costumes are to be worn in the required variations. It is advised that entrants keep as close as possible to the traditional/professional repertoire.

Junior Repertoire Female Variation choices are:
FLOWER FESTIVAL	Flower Festival Girl’s Solo
GISELLE ACT 1	Peasant Pas 2nd Solo
Kirov version – Peasant Pas 2nd Solo
SLEEPING BEAUTY ACT 3		Florestan/Jewels 1st Solo
DON QUIXOTE OR PAQUITA ACT 3		Cupid
Junior Repertoire Male Variation choices are:
GISELLE ACT 1	Peasant Pas 2nd Solo
FLOWER FESTIVAL	1st Solo
NUTCRACKER	Prince

PLEASE STATE THE VARIATION YOU WILL BE PERFORMING AS YOU CHECK-IN AT THE ADMIN TABLE

28. IMPROVISATION SECTIONS

Competitors will hear the music only once before performing. No Teacher/Parent is allowed on or near the stage during these sections. Regulation leotard for ballet and plain coloured leotards for Tap and Jazz. Appropriate footwear to be worn. Please
Note - all competitors are requested to be in the marshalling area no less than 15 minutes before the start of this section.


Time Limit as follows:
9 years and under	30 seconds
10 and 11 years	50 seconds
12 and 13 years	60 seconds
14 years and over	90 seconds

30. SPECIAL NEEDS SECTION - Dance Ability

Solos, Duos and Trios will be combined. These sections will be included if there are sufficient entries.

31.NO PERSON WILL BE PERMITTED TO LEAVE OR ENTER THE AUDITORIUM WHILST ANY ITEM IS IN PROGRESS OR WHILST ADJUDICATIONS ARE BEING GIVEN.

32.BURSARY

There will be two Bursaries -:
Junior - 12 years and under	1st Prize $100 plus Trophy
Senior - 13 years and over	1st Prize $150 plus Trophy

The Adjudicator will choose ten Competitors for each Bursary from the solo sections. These competitors may repeat a dance they have already performed or choose a different one. Any style will be acceptable. Competitors MUST HAVE NOMINATED VIA STARDOM at the time of solo entry to be considered for selection. A competitor may NOT nominate if they have won this Bursary in the previous years Eisteddfod unless changing from Junior to Senior Section.

DONATIONS

If you would like to sponsor a trophy for a section, you can do this online also at the time of entry via STARDOM. Donating $30 to $50 will allow sponsorship of a section and would help considerably. A great deal of money is required to stage this Eisteddfod and every little bit helps and is appreciated. We are a not-for-profit organisation run by a group of volunteers who give their time freely. If you are able to lend a hand and be part of organising this event please contact the committee, we’d love your assistance.

On behalf of the Sunshine Coast Dance Eisteddfod Committee we thank you for your support of this event.

We take great pride in giving our young dancers of tomorrow the opportunity and experience, which we

sincerely hope helps to perfect their art.