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DANCE DUO & TRIO RULES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ OUR EISTEDDFODS GENERAL RULES AND CONDITIONS. These can be found in the dance program rules on Stardom and on our Societies Website.
• In addition to reading the general rules and conditions of entry, entrants should also read below for any special notices relating to their particular disciplines rules.
1. age is taken to be the age they were on the 1st of January in the competition year.
2. for duos, - age is taken as the age of the eldest entrant in that group.
3. In all sections were two or more combine to compete e.g., duos, duets, trios, the name of each competitor must be given at the time of entry.
4. An individual may enter a dance duet, trio, section twice (2) if they are performing with different partners.
5. For Duo's & Trio sections an entrant may dance in more than one age section as long as they are with at least 1 different partner, the routine is not a repeated dance and all dancers meet the age criteria.
a. Eg: An entrant who is 12 can enter in the 17 & Over Duo / Trio section with a partner who needs to be in this age group and then enter in the 12 & Under Duo / Trio section with partners who are 12 years or under.
6. The Committee is able to change the awards / prizes at any stage.This includes Championship Prizes
7. The Adjudicator has the power to withhold or divide prizes according to merit. If this happens, they will announce this decision when making the adjudication and then note it on the adjudication sheet.
a. In exceptional circumstances, the Adjudicator may make a joint award. Where there are ties, the awards will be equally divided the entrants.
On the Day
- Entrants are to report to the Backstage co-ordinator at least 30 minutes before the start of the section in which they are to perform.
- Entrants must have their names marked off with the stage manager, and hand in the titles for their Demi-Character or National Characters before their section starts.
- PLEASE NOTE that a number of factors (such as unexpected withdrawals on the day) may shorten the length of some sections unexpectedly – so entrants must be ready.
- Only entrants performing are allowed backstage (except for entrants in Demi-Character who need a hand with difficult props).
Providing Copies of Music / Backing Tracks
At least 30 minutes before the start of the section, entrants must hand in a copy of the music.
- Music must be recorded on a CD.
- Separate CD is required for each dance and must be submitted in a protective case.
- The Competitors details must be clearly written on the CD case,This includes the Section Number, Competitors Name, Competitors Number, and On/Off Stage.
- Always have a back up CD for each item in readiness in case of CD failure.
Collection of Awards
- Awards, adjudication reports and original material should be collected from the Registration Table before the entrant leaves. This is usually at the back of the room or in the foyer.
- All materials not collected at the end of the competition can be collected from the Coordinator by arrangement.
- All trophies and perpetual trophies must be collected and signed for at the Registration Table.