1.  A competitor’s age shall be determined as at the 1^st January 2022.

 2. All competitors, teachers and parents must leave the auditorium, backstage and dressing rooms within 15 minutes of the completion of the session. 

 3. Competitors must use the equipment and speakers provided. Any official audio equipment is to be operated by the theatre technician only.

 4. Clearly marked CDs/USB must be handed into the Registration Desk 30 minutes prior to commencement of class.

 5. CDs/USB must be labelled with class number and competitor number. Each CD must have one dance only.  ONE CD/USB - ONE DANCE.

          6. Curtains may be used for groups only. The time limit for setting and striking stage is 1 min.

          7. Props and Scenery.  Props are defined as simple hand-held items that competitors can bring on stage by THEMSELVES and are permitted only if actually used in the routine/performance. Examples of these are a bunch    of  flowers, a teddy bear or basket etc. The STAGE MANAGER may place table and/or chairs on stage if required. Each entrant is responsible for placing and removing their items on stage. Parents and teachers are not allowed to assist with any prop. All props must be removed from the venue immediately after use.  NO FREESTANDING SCENERY IS ALLOWED.  For clarification regarding this ruling contact the theatre technician, Matt Groom on 0417 341 377.

          8. Propriety.  Make-up, costumes and choreography should be suitable to the age of the dancers and suggestive lyrics/actions avoided.

          9. CLASSICAL BALLET: Traditional and formal style of ballet that exclusively employs classical ballet techniques.

          10. NEO-CLASSICAL: Expressive dance based on classical ballet techniques using music from either classical or modern composers.

          11. CONTEMPORARY: Expressive dance combining elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, ballroom, lyrical and ballet using mostly modern up to date music.

          12. CHARACTER/DEMI-CHARACTER: To portray a character through story. Mime or expressiveness with dance using classical techniques.

          13. JAZZ:  includes cabaret, disco, broadway and musical theatre.

          14. SONG & DANCE: Any style may be used. All competitors must sing and dance.

          15. HIP HOP: A grounded style which includes street, breaking, popping locking and commercial choreography.

          16. FUNK: A strong, powerful aerobic dance made popular in the 1990's and incorporating an "Up-groove".

          17. NATIONAL: Stylized representation of traditional folk dance from other countries. Dance steps, costume, and music should be authentic of the country represented.

          18. KICKING GROUPS: All kicks must be from the hip. Open - minimum of 100 kicks.

          19. Groups must consist of 4 or more competitors

           20. All championship classes will be held on Sunday afternoon 29th August 2021.

           22. Purchase of Dance passes & Season tickets are at your own discretion - NO REFUNDS GIVEN.

           23. Restricted  – Competitors who have not received a 1st or 2nd placing in the relevant dance style entered prior to 2021. Restricted competitors can not enter Championships. 

                 Championships -  can only be entered by dancers who have been placed 1st or 2nd in the relevant dance style in the last 3 years, (excluding restricted  sections).

           24. Stage Door Registration.  Teachers are required to provide a list of all competitors to the stage door attendant on arrival. Competitors must sign in and out on this form each time they report backstage. The stage door             attendant is in full control of all noise levels and movement in backstage area.

          PERPETUAL TROPHIES MUST BE RETURNED AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH EISTEDDFOD WEEK