DANCING DIVISION RULES & CONDITIONS CHECK FOR CHANGES   

ADJUDICATOR: Amy Fitzpatrick, Sydney

1. DUO/TRIO/QUARTET

1. One of the competitors may be under the Age Limit but may not enter BOTH a higher Age Section and their own Age Section.
2. If any competitor is prevented from performing due to the withdrawal of another member, a substitute may be used. The Backstage Marshall must be notified of the change prior to the commencement of the Section.
3. Trios may be reduced to Duos/Duets, if necessary, but Committee must be advised before the commencement of the Eisteddfod.

2. MODERN DANCE ROUTINES (ALL EXCEPT GROUPS): Choreography must reflect the style of dance I.e. Jazz, Contemporary or Lyrical technique.

3. ACRO: Performance must contain a minimum of 3 acrobatic moves.

4. GROUPS

1. Competitors cannot perform in more than one Group in the same Section.
2. Not less than six competitors.
3. Must consist solely of current bone-fide students of the school name
4. Groups will be marshalled in C2. Please arrive made-up & dressed as far as possible.

5. PERFORMANCE

Competitors coached or prompted will receive a written report and a mark, but will not be placed.

(Except Tiny Tots)

Competitors may restart a forgotten routine but will not be placed.

6. MUSICMP3 Upload to Stardom. Bring track on USB as back-up. See General Rule 5

7. PROPSFree-standing set pieces, hand-held props, chairs, or benches are permitted. See General Rule 7

8. NO CURTAIN for any sections

9. DEMI STORIES & NATIONAL TITLES (Optional)

Must be handed to the Marshall prior to Section commencement: Demi: A typed copy, 25 words or less. National: Title only.

10. IMPROMPTU DANCE SECTIONS

Music supplied by the Adjudicator. Max time: 2 mins.

Classical: Single colour leotard, pink tights & ballet/pointe shoes. No trims or hair adornment.

Modern: Leotards and tights, or leotards and jazz pants. No trims or hair adornment.

11. CHAMPIONSHIP SECTIONS

Tap: One slow routine followed by one quick routine. Distinct contrast in tempo & style must be shown. Competitors must have performed in a Tap Solo.      

Classical Ballet:One Classical Solo (pointe) followed by one Demi-character Solo. Competitors must have performed in a Classical or Demi Solo.

Modern Dance: One slow routine followed by one quick routine. Distinct contrast in tempo & style must be shown. Competitors must have performed in a Modern Solo.

12. REHEARSAL ON STAGE

1. Tiny Tots only (by arrangement with the Eisteddfod Committee).
2. First time competitors may request a familiarisation tour of the stage area (by arrangement with the Committee).

13. STAGE DIMENSIONS14.7m x 11.8m.

DANCE AWARDS

BALLET BURSARY AND TAP OR MODERN BURSARY

Any Townsville competitor age 15 to 18 who, in the opinion of the Adjudicator, shows the most potential. Must have competed in the relevant Championship.

AWARDS:

• Most outstanding dancer in Tap, Modern or Song & Dance.
• Most outstanding dancer in Classical, Demi-Character or National.
• Most promising Male Dancer.
• Most promising Townsville competitor aged 13 or 14.
• Most promising Townsville competitor aged 12 years and under.
• Most Outstanding Dance Group