RULES
AND CONDITIONS
1. AGE
(a) Age is taken from 1st
day of competition (16th April 2018).
(b) Troupe and Duo/Trio-
strictly the age of the eldest competitor.
(c) Competitors are
permitted to compete up one age group in solos and duos but may not repeat any
routines (Except Championships & Scholarships)
(d) Competitors must carry a
copy of their Birth Certificate at all times.
2. ADJUDICATOR
(a) The Adjudicator’s
decision is final
(b) With the exception of
the Committee, no person shall be allowed to approach the Adjudicator or the
Adjudicator’s table throughout the competition.
(c) At no time during the
Eisteddfod shall the Adjudicator have access to the competitor’s or studio
names and any person who has been a student of the Adjudicator in the last 12
months must withdraw immediately
3. PROTESTS
(a) Protests must be made in
writing immediately to the report desk at a cost of $30.00. The fee will be
returned if the protest is found valid.
4. COMMITTEE
(a) The committee reserves
the right to cancel, join or split sections
(b) The committee can
appoint a substitute adjudicator.
(c) The committee can alter
the program running order without notice.
(d) Any decision on issues
not covered in the rules will be final.
5. ENTRIES
(a) All entries must be
received by Sunday 18th March 2018.
(b) Late entries will not be
accepted.
(c) Full payment must be
sent with entries.
(d) Refunds will not be
given once entries are received unless the committee cancels a section.
(e) All entries are online
Complete
online entries –
http://www.stardom.com.au/
6. MUSIC
(a) CD’s must state the
competitor’s Name, Section Number and Competitor Number
(b) Only one song per CD
please and clearly label if you have a tag.
(c) Music must be registered
back-stage at the beginning of each SESSION.
(d) Backing vocals are not
permitted for Song & Dance (song part only) Classical or Demi sections but
will be allowed for Tap sections.
(e) No background tapping
sounds for any tap sections.
(f) Backing vocals only will
be accepted for singing sections (Microphones are available for use in these
sections)
(g) To ensure the
reliability of CD’s, please burn at the slowest speed possible and do not use
re-writable (RW) CD’s. ALWAYS CARRY A BACKUP.
7. TROUPES
(a) A minimum number of 4
dancers in a Troupe
(b) Age of Troupe
competitors See Rule 1b
(c) Studios may enter as
many times as they like in a Troupe section.
8. TIME LIMITS
(a) Solos - 3
mins
Duo/Trio - 3
mins
Troupes - 5 mins
9. PRIZES
(a) Reports can be collected
from the committee table after each section.
(b) 1-5 competitors 2 prizes
6-10 competitors 3 prizes
11-14 competitors 4 prizes
15 or more competitors 5 prizes (Prizes may be reduced if dropouts occur)
(c) The Adjudicator may
withhold any placing if he/she feels that a suitable standard has not been
achieved.
10. CATAGORIES
(a) Restricted sections are
for those who have never been placed 1st in that particular category in any age
group except 6/u up to the closing date of entries for this Eisteddfod.
(b) Open sections are for
those who have been placed first in that particular category in any age group
except 6/u up to the closing date of entries for this Eisteddfod.
(d) A restricted competitor
may also compete in open if they have more than one dance in that particular
category but must not repeat any routine. A change of costume or music does not
constitute a change of routine.
(e) National Character must
comprise of traditional dance movement from one specified nation/country.
11. ADMISSION
(a) Competitors are admitted
free of charge for the whole day in which they are competing.
(b) Only 1 teacher from each
school will be admitted for free except on Troupe days where 2 Teachers will be
granted free entry.
(c) Adults per Session $14.00
Adults per day $32.00
Children/ Aged Pensioners per session $10.00
Children/Aged Pensioners per day $27.00
Season Pass (Adult) $65.00
(Includes Troupe Day)
Season Pass (Child/Aged Pensioner) $45.00 (Includes Troupe Day)
12. COMPETITORS
(a) Competitors perform at
their own risk. No responsibility will be accepted for any injury, damage or
loss of property during the Eisteddfod. This also applies to spectators.
(b) No rehearsing in the
hall or on stage at any time.
(c) Must be ready to compete
in the order stated in the program. Dancing out of order will only be permitted
if there is a quick change and only with permission of the Backstage Manager.
(d) Dancing en pointe is not
permitted for competitors aged 10/u and competitors older who choose to dance
en pointe will be expected to have the ability to do so. The adjudicator may at
any stage in the dance ring the bell and dancers will be asked to change their
shoes and perform at the end of the section.
(e) No parents are to remain
back-stage except to put on props. Parents must leave backstage once the child
has finished.
(f) Solo competitors may
only dance once in a section and Duo/Trio may appear only twice but with
different partners.
13. IMPROVISATIONS
(a) Ballet, Tap, Lyrical
& Cotemporary- a plain coloured leotard and tights are to be worn. No dance
pants or skirts. No sequins. Matching hair ribbon or flower is fine. No
Jewellery or accessories.
(b) Jazz & Hip Hop-
Plain Leotard is to be worn (Crop top for Hip Hop is allowed). Dance Pants or
bike shorts permitted. No jewellery or accessories.
(c) Male competitors must
wear plain dance clothes.
14. DONATIONS
(a) All donations are
gratefully appreciated and will be acknowledged in the program.
15. PAYMENT OPTIONS
Payment can be made by
Direct Credit
Riverside Dance Festival
BSB – 062-593
Acc No - 1048 8833
Please attach payment receipt to entry form and put Competitor’s name
in message window.
CHEQUE
Riverside Dance Festival
PO Box 1802
Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Credit Card
Fill out appropriate section on Entry Form
Entries will not be taken
without payment.
NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON.
SPONSORSHIP
We are looking for businesses that are interested in sponsoring this
Festival. Your sponsorship will go towards increasing the prizes and prize
money awarded to competitors. Sponsorship is divided into 3 categories.
1. Premium - Cost $100 you
receive a full-page (A4) advertisement in the program, acknowledgment at the
beginning of each session for duration of the Festival and priority listing on
the Donations and Sponsorship page in the program.
2. Major - Cost $50 you
receive a half (A4) page advertisement In the program, acknowledgment at the
beginning of each session for the duration of the Festival and primary listing
on the Donations and Sponsorship page in the program
3. Donation - we gratefully
accept all donations big and small. This money will help to provide great
prizes. Closing date for sponsorship is Friday 11th March 2016 and we will then
contact you to arrange advertisement details.
Scholarship Rules
The purpose of the Riverside Dance Festival Scholarships is to encourage students that show potential to continue their dance education.
To qualify
All students entering the RDF Scholarships can be either restricted or open students.
Scholarship students qualify by entering THREE styles appropriate Solo Sections except Improvisation Sections.
Performance in Scholarship
Students who participate in RDF Scholarships will perform ONE style appropriate routine that has not been repeated in a Championship. The routine performed may be a repeat from qualifying sections.
Entertainment/Theatrical Scholarship:
One of the following – Slow or Fast Tap, Jazz, Broadway Jazz, Song and Dance, Hip Hop
Classical Ballet Scholarship:
One of the following – Classical Ballet, Demi Character or National Character
Modern Expressive Scholarship:
One of the following – Modern Expressive, Lyrical, Contemporary or Neo-Classical
Championship Rules
To qualify
All students entering in Championships must compete in open not restricted sections.
Championship students qualify by entering the styles appropriate Improvisation Section and any two sections that are listed within the guidelines.
Performance in Championship
Students who participate in the Championship will perform TWO routines as stated within the Championship guidelines below. Students may repeat ONE routine previously performed in the Solo Section. The SECOND routine must only be performed in the Championship.
For Example:
Junior Jazz Championship 10 & Under
Qualifying routines
Section 34 10/U Open Jazz
Section 60 12/U Open Hip Hop
Section 129 10/U Jazz Improvisation
Performance Routines
Broadway Jazz – new only performed in Championship
Jazz – Repeat from Section 34
Scholarship Rules
The purpose of the Riverside Dance Festival Scholarships is to encourage students that show potential to continue their dance education.
To qualify
All students entering the RDF Scholarships can be either restricted or open students.
Scholarship students qualify by entering THREE styles appropriate Solo Sections except Improvisation Sections.
Performance in Scholarship
Students who participate in RDF Scholarships will perform ONE style appropriate routine that has not been repeated in a Championship. The routine performed may be a repeat from qualifying sections.
Entertainment/Theatrical Scholarship:
One of the following – Slow or Fast Tap, Jazz, Broadway Jazz, Song and Dance, Hip Hop
Classical Ballet Scholarship:
One of the following – Classical Ballet, Demi Character or National Character
Modern Expressive Scholarship:
One of the following – Modern Expressive, Lyrical, Contemporary or Neo-Classical
Entry Fees
Solos $13.00 per routine
Duos/Trios $13.00 per person
Championship $28.00
Scholarship (Prize Money Awarded) $45.00
Troupes $20.00
Admin Fee $10.00 (plus any additional fees regarding credit payments)