SOUTHERN DANCE FESTIVAL INC.

”Dance & make a difference”
Reg. No. A0013656X 

Proudly Sponsored by Capezio 

2020

Schedule

in aid of the

YMCA Open Doors Foundation

To be held at

CARWATHA COMMUNITY CENTRE

43/81 Browns Road, Noble Park North

Commencing Saturday 19^th  of SEPTEMBER 2020

Adjudicators:

Katie Collins

Jason Law

All inquiries to the Secretary- Grace Stevens

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mail@southerndancefestival.org.au

ENTRY FEES

Solos $15.00

Duos/Trios       $20.00

Special Sections $25.00

Administration Fee $10.00

Competitors Pass $10.00

Note: Duo/Trio section is charged per item, not per person.

TROUPE FEES: $30.00 FOR TROUPES WITH 6-12 COMPETITORS

$40.00 FOR TROUPES WITH 13+ COMPETITORS

                             $45.00 PER CHARACTER BALLET OR REVUETTE

ENTER ONLINE AT: http://stardom.com.au

Direct Credits to be made payable to:

SOUTHERN DANCE FESTIVAL INC.

BENDIGO BANK ACCOUNT # 633000 154388672

ENQUIRIES TO: The Secretary Southern Dance Festival Inc.

Email: mail@southerndancefestival.org.au

Web Site: www.southerndancefestival.org.au 

(copies of schedule, running sheets when available).

ADMISSION PRICES At Carwatha College: TBA

PROGRAMMES $15.00 each

SOLO SECTIONS

Refer Genre Definitions at end of schedule.

UNDER 6 YEARS

1100. Tap 

1110. Classical

1130. Jazz/Musical Comedy 

1140. Neo Classical/Contemporary/Lyrical

1150. Song & Dance

1170. Character

6 YEARS AND UNDER 8 YEARS

1200. (Open) Tap 

1201. (Novice) Tap 

1210. (Open) Classical

1211. (Novice) Classical 

1230. (Open) Jazz/Musical Comedy 

1231. (Novice) Jazz/Musical Comedy 

1240. (Open) Neo-Classical/Contemporary/Lyrical

1241. (Novice) Neo-Classical/Contemporary/Lyrical

1250. (Open) Song & Soft Shoe

1251. (Novice) Song & Soft Shoe

1260. (Open) Song & Tap

1261. (Novice) Song & Tap

1270. (Open) Character

1271. (Novice) Character

UNDER 8 YEARS (Under 6 may also enter these sections)

1220 (Open) National

1221. (Novice) National

8 YEARS AND UNDER 10 YEARS

1300. (Open) Tap 

1301. (Novice) Tap 

1310. (Open) Classical

1311. (Novice) Classical 

1320. (Open) National 

1321. (Novice) National 

1330. (Open) Jazz

1331. (Novice) Jazz

1335. (Open) Musical Theatre/Broadway Jazz 

1336. (Novice) Musical Theatre/Broadway Jazz 

1340. (Open) Neo-Classical

1341. (Novice) Neo-Classical

1350. (Open) Song & Soft Shoe

1351. (Novice) Song & Soft Shoe

1360. (Open) Song & Tap

1361. (Novice) Song & Tap

1370. (Open) Character

1371. (Novice) Character

1380. (Open) Contemporary

1381. (Novice) Contemporary

1390. (Open) Lyrical

1391. (Novice) Lyrical

10 YEARS AND UNDER 12 YEARS

1400. (Open) Tap 

1401. (Novice) Tap 

1410. (Open) Classical 

1411. (Novice) Classical 

1420. (Open) National 

1421. (Novice) National 

1430. (Open) Jazz 

1431. (Novice) Jazz 

1435. (Open) Musical Theatre/Broadway Jazz 

1436. (Novice) Musical Theatre/Broadway Jazz

1440. (Open) Neo-Classical

1441. (Novice) Neo-Classical

1450. (Open) Song & Soft Shoe

1451. (Novice) Song & Soft Shoe

1460. (Open) Song & Tap

1461. (Novice) Song & Tap

1470. (Open) Character

1471. (Novice) Character

1480. (Open) Contemporary

1481. (Novice) Contemporary

1490. (Open) Lyrical

1491. (Novice) Lyrical

12 YEARS & UNDER

1599. Own Choreography

1595. Hip Hop

12 YEARS AND UNDER 14 YEARS

1500. (Open) Tap 

1501. (Novice) Tap 

1510. (Open) Classical 

1511. (Novice) Classical 

1520. (Open) National 

1521. (Novice) National

1530. (Open) Jazz

1531. (Novice) Jazz 

1535. (Open) Musical Theatre/Broadway Jazz 

1536. (Novice) Musical Theatre//Broadway Jazz 

1540. (Open) Neo-Classical

1541. (Novice) Neo-Classical

1550. (Open) Song & Soft Shoe

1551. (Novice) Song & Soft Shoe

1560. (Open) Song & Tap

1561. (Novice) Song & Tap

1570. (Open) Character

1571. (Novice) Character

1580. (Open) Contemporary

1581. (Novice) Contemporary

1590. (Open) Lyrical

1591. (Novice) Lyrical

13 YEARS & OVER

1699. Own Choreography

1695. Hip Hop

14 YEARS & UNDER 16 YEARS

1600. (Open) Tap

1601. (Novice) Tap 

1610. (Open) Classical 

1611. (Novice) Classical

1620. (Open) National 

1621. (Novice) National 

1630. (Open) Jazz 

1631. (Novice) Jazz 

1635. (Open) Musical Theatre/Broadway Jazz

1636. (Novice) Musical Theatre//Broadway Jazz 

1640. (Open) Neo-Classical

1641. (Novice) Neo-Classical

1650. (Open) Song & Soft Shoe

1651. (Novice) Song & Soft Shoe

1660. (Open) Song & Tap

1661. (Novice) Song & Tap

1670. (Open) Character

1671. (Novice) Character

1680. (Open) Contemporary

1681. (Novice) Contemporary

1690. (Open) Lyrical

1691. (Novice) Lyrical

16 YEARS AND OVER

1700. (Open) Tap 

1701. (Novice) Tap 

1710. (Open) Classical 

1711. (Novice) Classical 

1720. (Open) National 

1721. (Novice) National 

1730. (Open) Jazz

1731. (Novice) Jazz 

1735. (Open) Musical Theatre/Broadway Jazz 

1736. (Novice) Musical Theatre/Broadway Jazz

1740. (Open) Neo-Classical

1741. (Novice) Neo-Classical

1750. (Open) Song & Soft Shoe

1751. (Novice) Song & Soft Shoe

1760. (Open) Song & Tap

1761. (Novice) Song & Tap

1770. (Open) Character

1771. (Novice) Character

1780. (Open) Contemporary

1781. (Novice) Contemporary

1790. (Open) Lyrical

1791. (Novice) Lyrical

NEW TRIAL  SECTIONS

These sections are being run on a trial basis. Age limits as specified. Time Limit: 3 minutes.

SECTION No 4310 Own Choreography Duo/Trio 12 YEARS & UNDER

SECTION No 4410 Own Choreography Duo/Trio 13 YEARS & OVER

SECTION No 4320 Street Tap Solo 12 YEARS & UNDER

SECTION No 4420 Street Tap Solo 13 YEARS & OVER

VCE DANCE SOLO

SECTION No 4299

Either VCE dance can be performed, to be judged on performance and choreographic quality. No aggregate points awarded. Open to VCE STUDENTS ONLY. No other entry pre-requisites.
Time limit: 5 minutes

Age Group: Not Specified

PRIZES: 1^st – Trophy 2^nd & 3^rd Medals

DUO AND TRIO SECTIONS

Please note that some of the age groups of duo/trio sections have been combined.  Should enough entries be received – sections may be split according to age.

UNDER 10 YEARS

2130. Jazz/Musical Comedy

2140. Neo-Classical/Contemporary/Lyrical

Under 13 YEARS

2800. Tap

2870. Character

2810. Classical

2895. Hip Hop

2850. Song & Dance

2230. Jazz/Musical Comedy

2240. Neo-Classical/Contemporary/Lyrical

13 YEARS AND OVER

2900. Tap

2970. Character

2910. Classical

2995. Hip Hop

2950. Song & Dance

UNDER 16 YEARS 

2330. Jazz/Musical Comedy 

2340. Neo-Classical/Contemporary/Lyrical 

OPEN AGE

2430. Jazz/Musical Comedy

2440. Neo-Classical/Contemporary/Lyrical

TROUPE SECTIONS

UNDER 7 YEARS 

3100. Theatrical (Tap, Song & Dance)

3110. Ballet (Classical, Character, Neo Classical/Contemporary, National)                                 

3130. Jazz /Musical Comedy

UNDER 10 YEARS

3200. Tap

3210. Classical

3220. National

3230. Jazz/Musical Comedy

3240. Neo-Classical/Lyrical

3250. Song and Soft Shoe

3260. Song and Tap

3280. Contemporary

UNDER 13 YEARS 

3300. Tap 

3310. Classical 

3320. National 

3330. Jazz/Musical Comedy

3340. Neo-Classical 

3350. Song and Soft Shoe 

3360. Song and Tap 

3370. Hip Hop 

3380. Contemporary 

3390. Lyrical 

UNDER 17 YEARS

3400. Tap

3410. Classical

3420. National

3430. Jazz/Musical Comedy

3440. Neo-Classical

3450. Song and Soft Shoe

3460. Song and Tap

3470. Hip Hop

3480. Contemporary

3490. Lyrical

OPEN AGE

3500. Tap 

3510. Classical 

3520. National 

3530. Jazz/Musical Comedy 

3540. Neo-Classical 

3550. Song and Soft Shoe 

3560. Song and Tap

3570. Hip Hop

3580. Contemporary

3590. Lyrical

3598. Character Ballet

3599. Revuette

NUMBER OF COMPETITORS IN EACH:

TROUPE MINIMUM: 6 MAXIMUM: NO LIMIT

CHARACTER BALLET MINIMUM: 8 MAXIMUM: NO LIMIT

REVUETTE MINIMUM: 8 MAXIMUM: NO LIMIT

Troupe entries must be accompanied by a list of competitors while entering on stardom.

PRIZES

All Solo Sections

1^st – Trophies 2^nd – Silver Medals 3^rd – Bronze Medals

Troupe Sections

1^st – Gold Ribbons 2^nd – Silver Ribbons 3^rd – Bronze Ribbons

All Other Sections

1^st – Gold Medals 2^nd – Silver Medals 3^rd – Bronze Medals

DANCES ALREADY PERFORMED IN OWN AGE GROUP MAY NOT BE REPEATED IN SPECIAL SECTIONS.

SPECIAL AWARD SECTIONS

A five-minute open practice session may be held on stage prior to all Championship Sections

SONG AND DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP

Item performed may be Song & Soft Shoe or Song & Tap.

Competitors must appear in at least TWO other SOLO Sections, one of which

must be OPEN SONG & SOFT SHOE or OPEN SONG & TAP.

Section No. 4150

Age Group: 12 years & Under

JOYCE BAKER SONG & DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP

Prizes *: 1^st – Perpetual Trophy & $200

Runner-up – Trophy & $50

Section No. 4250

Age Group: 13 years & Over

EVA FUNNELL SONG & DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP

Prizes *: 1^st – Perpetual Trophy & $200

Runner-up – Trophy & $50

*Please note – any Championship section that receives fewer than 10 entries will have reduced prize money.

BALLET AWARDS

Conditions:  Two dances to be performed (1) Ballet (2) Character or Demi-Character.

Competitors must appear in at least TWO other SOLO SECTIONS, one of which must be OPEN CLASSICAL.

Section No. 4110

Age Group: 12 years & Under

Ellen Charlesworth Junior Ballet Award

PRIZES *: 1^ST – Perpetual Trophy & $300

Runner-up – Trophy & $100

Section No. 4210

Age Group: 13 years & Over

Audrey & Les Gooch Senior Ballet Award 

PRIZES *: 1^st – Perpetual Trophy & $300

Runner-up – Trophy & $100

TAP CHAMPIONSHIPS

One routine to be performed, which must include FAST and SLOW tapping.

Competitors must appear in at least TWO other SOLO SECTIONS, one of which must be OPEN TAP OR STREET TAP.

Section No. 4100 

Age Group: 12 years & Under

Junior Tap Championship In Memory of Olivia Steadman-Meconi

PRIZES *: 1^st – Perpetual Trophy & $200

Runner-up – Trophy & $50

Section No. 4200

Age Group: 13 years & Over

Senior Tap Championship In Memory of Linda Mathis

PRIZES *: 1^st – Perpetual Trophy & $200

Runner-up – Trophy & $50

*Please note – any Championship section that receives fewer than 10 entries will have reduced prize money.

CHOREOGRAPHIC CHAMPIONSHIPS

HOW CREATIVE CAN YOU BE? DARE TO BE DIFFERENT!!!!

Competitors Please Note: Chosen piece must be the competitor’s own choreography. They may not get assistance from anyone else.
Time limit: 3 minutes.

Competitors must appear in at least TWO other SOLO SECTIONS, one of which must be OWN CHOREOGRAPHY.

SECTION No.  4190

Age Group: 12 years & Under

JUNIOR CHOREOGRAPHIC CHAMPIONSHIP

PRIZES *: 1^st – Perpetual Trophy & $200

Runner-up – Trophy & $50

SECTION No. 4290

Age Group: 13 years & Over

SENIOR CHOREOGRAPHIC CHAMPIONSHIP

PRIZES *: 1^st – Perpetual Trophy & $200

Runner-up – Trophy & $50

JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIPS

Competitors must appear in at least TWO other SOLO SECTIONS, one of which must be OPEN JAZZ OR OPEN MUSICAL THEATRE/BROADWAY JAZZ.

SECTION No. 4130

Age Group: 12 years & Under

JUNIOR JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIP

PRIZES *: 1^ST – Perpetual Trophy & $200

Runner-up – Trophy & $50

SECTION No 4230 (Senior Jazz/Musical Comedy Championship)

Age Group: 13 years & Over

SENIOR JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIP

PRIZES *: 1^st – Perpetual Trophy & $200

Runner-up – Trophy & $50

*Please note – any Championship section that receives fewer than 10 entries will have reduced prize money.

COMPETITORS’ AGGREGATE TROPHIES

Open Aggregate based on Open Solo and Special sections (except VCE Dance), awarded to: Under 6 years; Under 8 years; Under 10 years; Under 12 years; Under 14 years; Under 16 years; 16 years & Over.

Novice Aggregate based on novice Solo sections only.  Junior Novice Aggregate awarded to: under 12 years; Senior Novice Aggregate awarded to 12 years & over.

To be eligible for an aggregate award, a competitor must have competed and received points in at least 2 solo sections

TEACHERS’ AGGREGATE TROPHIES

Based on Troupe sections only, awarded to:

Under 10 years; Under 13 years; Under 17 years; Open Age & Grand Overall

Aggregate.

In the event of a tie in Aggregate Trophy Awards, the percentage of 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd placings will determine winners.

Aggregate Points 1^st 5 points 3^rd 2 points

2^nd 3 points Hon. Mention 1 point

RECORDING OF YOUR PERFORMANCES

We will endeavour to arrange for suppliers to capture memories of your performances, both on-stage recordings and still images. These will be available for purchase online after the Festival.

Teachers’ signatures required for troupe items.

LOST PROPERTY

During the festival, a lost property box is located at the ticket box.

After the Festival, please contact Grace Stevens at mail@southerndancefestival.org.au for inquiries regarding lost property.

MAXIMUM TIME LIMITS

Solos & Duo/trios, except Song & Dance            3 mins.

Song & Dance Solos & Duos/Trios                      4 mins.

Tap and Song and Dance Championship            4 mins.

Ballet, Jazz and Choreographic Championship   3 mins.

VCE Dance                                                          5 mins. 

Troupes                                                                5 mins. 

Character Ballet Troupes                                    15 mins. 

Revuette                                                              15 mins.

THE COMPETITION COMMITTEE WILL ENFORCE THE FOLLOWING RULES.

FAILURE TO ABIDE BY THESE RULES COULD LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION

GENERAL RULES AND CONDITIONS

1. All competitors dance completely at their own risk.
2. Costumes, choreography and musical lyrics must be age appropriate and family friendly. The adjudicator or a committee member may stop the competition at any time if they feel that the content of a routine is not age or audience appropriate.
3. NOVICE is a competitor who has NOT won 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd place in the section/s they wish to enter in the 3 years before our closing date in any competition. Any competitor who has placed for the first time after our closing date may remain in novice for that year.

6 years and under sections are excluded from this rule.

4. If a competitor leaves the stage before the end of an item other than through any fault of the committee, they may return at the end of the section and dance for a critique only except in Championship sections. 
5. Only short tutus may be worn in Classical solo items.
6. Competitors must appear in the order in which their names are listed in the programme and may only appear once in any section, including duos/trios and troupes. Competitors arriving after their number has been called, but before the end of the section, will be allowed to dance at the end of the section for a critique only. Proceedings will not be delayed due to late arrival of competitor or music.
7. Tap shoes must not be worn in the auditorium. Tap shoes are permitted in the rehearsal area, provided they are covered with socks
8. Any item already performed must not be repeated in any sections, including special sections. VCE Dance items must not be repeated in the Choreographic sections or Choreographic championship.
9. Any audience member whose conduct is distracting to competitors will be asked to leave the auditorium. Inappropriate behaviour will not be accepted at any time. Respect for all committee, volunteers, competitors and property of the venue is expected at all times.
10. A competitor may not dance a routine from a previous teacher, having left that school, unless permission in writing has been granted by the former teacher, and provided to the committee.
11. In a medical emergency or accident situation, the Committee reserves the right to call an ambulance. Any cost incurred will be charged to the parent/guardian concerned. 
12. Any protest must be lodged in writing to a member of the committee, within one hour of the completion of the section, accompanied by a deposit of $20. If the protest is deemed to be unsubstantiated, the $20 will be donated to the Festival’s charity.
13. A competitor pass may not entitle entry to the theatre for all sections. Competitors may be asked to vacate the auditorium if there are insufficient seats for paying audience members.
14. At Carwatha College, there is to be NO smoking in the buildings or grounds. This is a State Government requirement.
15. Perpetual Trophies must be returned to the committee prior to or at the commencement of the following year’s competition. Trophies are to be returned in the condition in which they were presented and engraved with the successful recipient’s name. Any costs incurred by the committee in rectifying a damaged trophy or engraving etc., will be the responsibility of the previous year’s winner.
16. Any competitor may be photographed by an official photographer or member of the committee or their delegate during the Festival. These photos may be used on the official Festival social media sites or in printed material. If you wish to opt out, please let the committee know in writing prior to the Festival commencing.
17. Dancers are not permitted side stage until they are the next performer
18. All information in the Schedule forms part of these rules.

ADJUDICATOR

19. The adjudicator’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
20. Communication with the adjudicator at any time during the competition by any persons other than members of the committee is strictly forbidden.
21. Competitors will be ineligible to enter Southern Dance Festival if they have been taught or coached by an adjudicator in the 12 months immediately preceding the start of the Festival. Competitors may not perform any routine choreographed by an adjudicator.
22. The committee reserves the right to substitute an adjudicator or appoint a co-adjudicator as it sees fit.
23. Where only one competitor presents, they will be adjudicated to such standard as the adjudicator deems appropriate.

AGE

24. Competitor’s age is taken as at 1^st January 2020.
25. All competitors must have proof of age ready to present if requested. Failure to do so will result in the competitor not being able to compete or in the case of already having competed, being disqualified.

COPYRIGHT

26. In accordance with federal laws, competitors must use original music or have permission from the relevant owners of the copyright. The committee will not be responsible for any copyright infringements.
27. No recording devices of any nature may be used in the auditorium or change rooms other than by the official videographer or photographer or a committee member or their delegate. Any patron using a recording device must leave the auditorium immediately and delete any footage taken.

ENTRIES

28. Entries must be lodged via Stardom before the closing date and accompanied by the correct payment. 
29. Late entries will be accepted with a late fee up to seven days after closing date at the discretion of the committee. No late entries will be otherwise accepted.
30. There will be no refunds, credits or exchanges for any sections entered where a competitor is no longer able to attend, has been entered incorrectly or has been disqualified. It is the responsibility of the entrant to ensure they enter the correct section.
31. Sections may be combined at the committee’s discretion if there are insufficient numbers.
32. In solo sections, competitors may only enter in their own age group and only in novice or open (not both). 

MUSIC

33. Competitors must present their music at the check-in desk at least five minutes prior to their section commencing. Please make sure a back-up disk is on hand.
34. Song & Dance and Song & Tap sections must not have recorded vocal in any part of the item. Recorded vocals may be used in the Revuette but not while competitors are singing. Pre-recorded music must not contain tapping beats for any tap item.
35. All items will be timed from when the competitor begins to perform, or the commencement of their music, whichever comes first. If an item is over time the competitor will be disqualified.
36. The use of the provided sound system for pre-recorded music is compulsory. All music must be submitted in CD format or iPod – iPod is only acceptable if a teacher is there to operate it.
37. CD’s are to have one item recorded per disk. These should be presented at the check-in desk in a protective sleeve. Disc is to be named and free from scratches.

IPods must be cued to the exact spot. These must still be checked in so that a numbered card can be allocated. The iPod must be removed from its case and in airplane mode, with no password required for access.

All care will be taken however the committee will take no responsibility for loss of iPod or CD, or CD’s skipping due to scratches or CD’s not formatted correctly.

38. All stop/starts must be recorded into the track. 
39. All music is to be collected from the check-in desk after the section concludes. Any music not collected will be destroyed at the end of the Festival.

SPECIAL EFFECTS AND PROPS

40. No breakable items (including but not limited to: glass, mirrors and ceramics), loose glitter, fresh fruit, flowers, hay or vegetables will be permitted. If in doubt, please contact the committee before submitting entries. Props considered dangerous by the committee will be disallowed. 
41. The competitor is responsible for clean up after the use of props. If the competition needs to be stopped to clean up the stage after a prop, the competitor will be disqualified. No props are to be left side stage or backstage after the routine is completed.
42. Troupe and solo props should be of a size that can be handled easily by the competitor/s. Props must be supplied by the competitor/s eg: tables, chairs etc. at the venue are not to be used.
43. No person/s other than the competitor/s is permitted on stage during solo or duo/trio performance to assist the competitor/s.
44. Lighting which require a change to the lighting board are prohibited unless otherwise notified by the committee. Minor special effects will be considered, but permission from the committee must be requested before the Festival.
45. Full curtain is permitted only for troupes and championship sections. Half curtain is permitted for any item, provided props are involved in the item and the half curtain is operated by a teacher.

TEACHERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES

46. No competitor may dance in both halves of divided troupe sections. Should this occur both troupes will be disqualified.
47. All teachers entering troupes must present to the Festival Secretary, via Stardom, a list of all troupe members (in age groups), together with the name and date of birth of each competitor. 
48. Troupe rehearsals must only be conducted in the rehearsal space and NOT in the backstage waiting room. Rehearsal area should only be used for short rehearsals and not for lengthy class practices. Priority will be given to items in the current section or the section about to commence.
49. Southern Dance Festival is open to amateurs only. An amateur is one who does not derive a regular income from the Performing Arts. A student who is working/has worked as a paid performer may be permitted to enter at the discretion of the committee providing details of the student’s paid employment are declared at the time of entry. The committee will base their decision upon whether the student’s entry is consistent with the spirit of the amateur status of the festival.
50. One person only with a pass/entry wristband will be allowed side stage with competitors in solo and duo/trio sections for the duration of the item. Coaching from off-stage during a performance will not be allowed except for Under 6 sections.
51. During championship sections, only the competitor on stage may have one person side stage. All other competitors, teachers etc must wait in the green room.
52. Each dance school entering from three to ten troupes must provide a volunteer to work one entire shift at the Festival. Each dance school entering more than ten troupes must provide a volunteer/s to work two entire shifts at the Festival. Disqualification may result to any school not producing the requisite volunteer. 
53. Troupes are to have a minimum of six competitors dancing.
54. Troupe critiques must be picked up from the check-in desk by a teacher wearing a teacher’s pass.
55. No coaching permitted but teachers are able to encourage students.
56. Teachers are permitted side stage throughout the festival  with the exception of championships sections.
57. If the Festival is unable to proceed due to COVID-19 restrictions, entries will be refunded minus the stardom administrative fee.
58. The Southern Dance Festival Committee reserves the right to implement policies, procedures, restrictions and requirements for the running of the 2020 Southern Dance Festival to comply with government restrictions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. All competitors and others who attend the dance venue are required to comply with such policies, procedures, restrictions and requirements and may be required to provide contact details. There may also be delays in relation to hygiene and sanitisation procedures implemented by the Committee that need to be adhered to for the safety of our competitors, audience members, family members and volunteers.
59. All competitors must wear shoes and tights on stage regardless of dance genre. Shoes must cover the entire foot including the sole eg: foot gloves and foot thongs are not sufficient. Tights must provide skin coverage, fishnets must be worn with tights.

GENRE DEFINITIONS

Character: a clear portrayal of a character or story by acting ability and expressive dancing using classical technique. Use of props is allowed.

Classical Ballet: A performance that must include classical steps and ballet technique. Ballet or Pointe shoes only to be worn. Only short tutus may be worn in Classical solo items.

Contemporary: Contemporary dance incorporates abstract and extreme concepts using unpredictable changes in direction, speed and dynamics.

It combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz and classical ballet.

Hip Hop: a routine that utilizes Hip Hop / Breakdance or Rap movements.

Jazz: A routine using jazz technique including moves such as strong and sharp movements, splits, kicks, isolations, jumps etc.

Lyrical: Lyrical is expressive dance, focusing on conveying musicality and emotion through movement. It combines the many technical elements of classical ballet with aspects of jazz, acro and contemporary.

Musical Theatre/Broadway Jazz: A form of theatrical dancing that combines the music from a musical or film with the movements of classic jazz styles. Music does not have to be from the original soundtrack. 

National: a theatrically choreographed presentation of a dance from a country. Dance, costume and music must be authentic to the country portrayed.

Neo Classical: Slow controlled ballet movements, set to slow music or ballad. Routine must demonstrate balance, flexibility and control utilizing the mood of the music.

Own Choreography: Must be 100% student produced, no teacher or choreographer assistance.

Song & Dance: can be either Song & Soft Shoe or Song & Tap. No pre-recorded vocals allowed in any part of the solo and no pre-recorded tap beats allowed.

Song & Soft Shoe: Routine that must contain both singing and dancing. No pre-recorded vocals allowed in any part of the solo.

Song & Tap: Routine that must contain both singing and tapping. No pre-recorded vocals allowed in any part of the solo and no pre-recorded tap beats allowed.

Tap: Any style or tempo of tap permitted except street tap. No pre-recorded tap beats are allowed. 

Street tap- industrial hoofing, percussive rhythms No pre-recorded tap beats are allowed. 

Revuette: An entertaining Song & Dance item with a theme or story. Must contain more than one dance style. A variety of performance features is to be encouraged.