2022 Verve Dance Festival
Dance
13 Jan 2022 to 17 Jan 2022
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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INFORMATION BOOKLET, COMPETITION RULES and CONDITIONS

Open to Dancers of ALL ages

Please read all rules and conditions carefully and abide by them at all times

Failure to follow rules and conditions will involve loss of points or disqualification and withholding of prizes. The decision of the Verve Dance Festival Officials in all questions or disputes arising out of, or not provided for, by these rules and regulations will be final. All entries are received according to this condition and in the spirit of friendly competition upon which this competition is based; no dispute shall be entered into.

ALL COMPETITORS COMPETE AT THEIR OWN RISK

 

DATES


ENTRIES ARE CAPPED AT 1000

                                       

ENTRIES

 

Open – October 1, 2021 @ 6.00am

Close – October 15, 2021 @ 9.00pm or when full whichever is first. 

LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IF THERE IS ROOM UNTIL OCTOBER 22, AT AN EXTRA COST OF $10.00 PER SECTION

 

MUSIC DUE – December 20, 2021

 

PROGRAMS OUT – January 1, 2022

 

COMPETITION – January 13 – 17, 2022

 

 

                                                

GENERAL

 

1.Admission into the auditorium is FREE for everyone, not just competitors.

 

2. We encourage cheering and support for all competitors however any disrespectful or negative commentary will

    not be tolerated.

 

3. Mobile phones and hand held games must be switched off whilst in the auditorium.

 

4. Recording Devices of any kind are strictly prohibited as per privacy and copyright laws, (Audio, Video, 

    Photographic). Anyone recording will be asked to leave and recordings will be deleted in the presence of 

    a Verve Dance Festival Official.

 

5. No practicing will be permitted on, around or behind the stage area, before, during or after sessions. Should a  

    competitor wish to do this, you will be required to make a private booking with Theatre Management, and does

    not interfere with the program. Verve Dance Festival will not be responsible for any costs incurred.

 

6. Choreography, Music and Costuming must be suitable for a family audience.

 

7. It is the competitor’s responsibility to collect all trophies, medals, music and awards before leaving the

    theatre. None of the above will be held once the event has concluded.

 

8. When entering this completion you agree that competitors, including students, parents, family and friends,   

    teachers and other spectators, will not hold Verve Dance Festival Organisers, Volunteers or Burdekin Theatre 

    Management liable for injuries sustained, illnesses contracted, or loss of property whilst in attendance and/or 

    participating in activity related to this event. You also acknowledge abiding by the rules and conditions set out 

    below.

 

9. If a competitor leaves the stage for reasons other than faulty music, they will be offered a second chance to

    perform, at the Adjudicators digression. However the competitor will receive adjudication but may not be  

    eligible for a placing, depending on the Adjudicator. 

 

10. All protests are to be made in writing and submitted to an official at the official table within 30 minutes of 

      adjudication, accompanied by a fee of $50.00. In all cases the fee will be forfeited if the protest or dispute is 

      considered unsubstantial.

 

11. No Competitor Cards will be issued.

 

12. No curtain will be in use throughout the event.

 

13. No food or drink will be allowed in the auditorium, this is Burdekin Theatre protocol.


AMATEUR STATUS

 

This competition is open to amateurs up to the age of 18 years, 19 years and over are not subject to the amateur status. Student teachers who are still attending education school fall under the amateur status. 

 

Definition of “Amateur” for those competing in the Verve Dance Festival is: Any person who does not derive nor has ever derived his or her main income or a substantial income as a teacher and/or performer in the professional theatre.

 

ENTERING

1. The entering process is the parents or teachers responsibility so please ensure you have entered the correct    

    sections and information. 

 

2. Please check invoices immediately after entering in case wrong sections have been entered into. 

    Once entries close you will not be able to change sections should they be incorrect. 

 

3. You can add to an existing invoice even if it has been paid, as long as it’s before the closing date. 

 

4. Entries are to be made on or before the closing date above via Stardom at www.stardom.com.au. 

 

5. No late entries will be accepted - please don’t ask.

 

6. No entry will be accepted until payment has been made in full by the entry closing date. Entries can be paid online

    via Debit or Credit Card upon entry.

 

7. If you have an existing account with Stardom, please use those details to login to your account.

 

8. When entering please keep a copy of your login details, you will need them to login to get your reports. You must 

    use the same login details to be able to view reports.

 

9. Multiple children can be listed on the same invoice. 

 

10. Entry fees are non refundable.

 

11. Verve Dance Festival is unable to offer a credit if you withdraw or simply don’t turn up to compete.

 

12. Competitors are not permitted to perform in any section under a different name to the one stated on the entry.

 

13. Competitors can only perform once in the same section.

 

14. Competitors can only perform a routine once throughout the event.

 

15. Competitors can only enter in their own age group. Competitors are not eligible to dance up in age. 

 

16. When entering online you will be required to tick 2 boxes to accept the following: 

      a) We hereby release all officials and volunteers of Verve Dance Festival from any claims for damages or

          injuries sustained whilst performing or any activity related to this competition. I understand all rules stated in

          this schedule. I also understand and agree that entries are non-refundable and no credit will be given

          including withdrawals for medical reasons. This policy is also for when a competitor is a no show, a withdrawal 

          or simply changes their mind not to perform. 

 

     b) Parents and Competitors give permission to Verve Dance Festival, to use photographs or videos of them in

         our local paper and to advertise the event. Parents and Competitors also agree to have their photos published 

         on Facebook controlled by Verve Dance Festival Officials.

 

 

 

AGE HAS CHANGED

AGE              

 

1. Open to all competitors.

 

2. Competitors must not be older than the age stated in each section as of 31st December 2022.  

    Eg: competitors turning 9 in 2021 will compete in the 10 year old sections, competitors turning 10 in 2021 will compete 

    in 11 years old sections. Therefore, they will still be against the same kids as they have competed against in the past.      

 

3. Competitors are not permitted to perform up in age.

 

4. Proof of age may be required. Verve Dance Festival reserves the right to withhold prizes until such proof is

    supplied.

 

 

 

FEES   


 

1. Entry Fees

 

    Solos @ $20.00 per section 

    Duo/Trio @ $30.00 per section

    Championships @ $30.00 per section

 

2. Stardom Admin Fees

 

           1 entry @ $3.00

     2 – 5 entries @ $6.00

     6 – 10 entries @ $10.00

   11 – 20 entries @ $15.00

 

3. Programme @ $6.00 emailed

 

4. Teacher Running Sheets @ $12.00 emailed

 

 

SPONSORSHIP 

 

Sponsorship is vital to run the competition, please consider taking 1 of the sponsorship options available. This can be done throughout the entry process online or by contacting Machelle Slatcher on 0407 834 953 or vervedancefestival@bigpond.com. If you are interested in corporate packages please contact Machelle form further information.  

 

1. Solo Section @ $35.00 per section.  

    Naming of the Section, to appear on the prizes for that section, acknowledgement in the Program.

 

2. Duo / Trio Section @ $70.00 per section

    Naming of the Section, to appear on the prizes for that section, acknowledgement in the Program.

 

3. Awards Sponsorship @ $40.00 per award. Please refer to page 9 for awards on offer. NO perpetual trophies will be 

    awarded just a take home trophy. First in best dressed. 

 

4. Championship Section @ $60.00 per section.  Please refer to page 9 for championships on offer. First in best 

    dressed. Naming of the Championship, to appear on the prizes for that section, acknowledgement in the Program. 

 


PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPGHY

 

Keeara & Reece Photography will be available to take onstage photos if you wish. Keeara & Reece are from Mackay and have been taking onstage photos at competitions for years. Please contact Keeara & Reece directly to make your booking.

 

 

TIME LIMITS

 

CATEGORY

AGE GROUP

TIME LIMIT

CATEGORY

AGE GROUP

TIME LIMIT

Solo

Tiny Tots

2.30 minutes

Duo/Trio

13 years & over

3.30 minutes

Solo

6 – 8 years

2.30 minutes

Championship

Mini

2.30 minutes

Solo

9 – 12 years

3.00 minutes

Championship

Petite

2.30 minutes

Solo

13 years & over

3.30 minutes

Championship

Junior

3.00 minutes

Song & Dance Solo

All Ages

3.30 minutes

Championship

Teen

3.30 minutes

Duo/Trio

8 years & under

3.30 minutes

Championship

Senior

3.30 minutes

Duo/Trio

9 – 12 years

3.30 minutes

Championship

Open

3.30 minutes

 

Competitors must adhere to the time limits. Anyone exceeding time limits will receive adjudication but will not receive a mark. Timing commences at the start of the music or first step whichever is first. Tags and exits are included.

 

 

DUOS / TRIOS

 

1. The age of the eldest competitor is the age of the section they must enter.

 

2. Competitors in Duos or Trios can perform in different age sections with different partners, as long as they are not

    over the age stated for the section.

 

3. Competitors can only perform once in any one section.

 

4. If any competitors in Duos or Trios are unable to perform due to a withdrawal of one partner, a substitute can be

    used. Marshals must be notified when checking in.          

 

5. Trios can be reduced to Duos where necessary. These changes will be accepted provided all criteria are met. Name 

     and date of birth of substitute/s must be handed to the Marshals when checking in.

 

6. Any changes to Duos or Trios must be submitted upon checking in. No changes will be accepted if this does not

    occur. 

 

 

DEMI – CHARACTER

 

Whilst Titles and Stories are not compulsory, if you wish to submit them please follow the guidelines below:

 

1.  Please upload your Title and Story in to your Stardom account.

2.  Stardom will only allow up to 300 characters including spaces. If you are over the allocation an error message will 

     pop up.

3.  I would suggest you write your story in WORD to check the number of characters including spaces. Then copy and

     paste into Stardom once you know you have the correct number of characters. 

 

 

SONG & DANCE SECTIONS


Your routine must contain you singing and any style of dance. No lead vocals, contestant vocals or backing vocals are allowed on the track in the singing sections of your routine. Backing vocals and full vocals are allowed in the dance sections only. 

 


STUDENT CHOREOGRAPY SECTIONS

 

1. Absolutely NO teacher assistance.

 

2. Students are to choreograph 100% of their own routines.

 

3. Choreography must be family friendly.

 

4. Costumes are required for this section.

 

 

CHAMPIONSHIPS   

 

EXPLAINATION – 

 

Verve Dance Festival champs are a little different to championships of an eisteddfod. 

The competitor must have performed in each of the dances in the QUALIFYING headings below. Dancing in the Championships themselves, competitors only need 1 routine NOT 2 as you would in an eisteddfod. This routine can be of any style and cannot be a routine previously danced in another section of this years comp. Routine must show off the Dancers technique, style, maturity, versatility and flexibility.

 

TO QUALIFY – 

 

1. VDF Mini Champion Of The Year - 6 years & under – 1 Routine Any Style

    To qualify a competitor must have competed in each of the following sections – 

    1 Classical (Not Demi-Character) or Tiny Tot, 1 Tap, 1 Jazz or Broadway/Cabaret Jazz, Lyrical or Contemporary

 

2. VDF Petite Champion Of The Year - 7 & 8 years – 1 Routine Any Style

    To qualify a competitor must have competed in each of the following sections – 

    1 Classical (Not Demi-Character), 1 Tap, 1 Jazz or Broadway/Cabaret Jazz, 1 Lyrical or Contemporary

       

3. VDF Junior Champion Of The Year – 9 to 12 years – 1 Routine Any Style 

    To qualify a competitor must have competed in each of the following sections   

    1 Classical (Not Demi-Character),1 Tap (Any), 1 Jazz or Broadway/Cabaret Jazz, 1 Lyrical or Contemporary

 

4. VDF Teen Champion Of The Year - 13 to 14 years – 1 Routine Any Style

    To qualify a competitor must have competed in each of the following sections –

    1 Classical (Not Demi-Character),1 Tap (Any), 1 Jazz or Broadway/Cabaret Jazz, 1 Lyrical or Contemporary, 

    1 Student Choreography

  

5. VDF Senior Champion Of The Year - 15 to 18 years – 1 Routine Any Style

    To qualify a competitor must have competed in each of the following sections – 

    1 Classical (Not Demi-Character), 1 Tap (Any), 1 Jazz or Broadway/Cabaret Jazz, 1 Lyrical or Contemporary, 

    1 Student Choreography

 

6. VDF Open Champion Of The Year – 19 years and over – 1 Routine Any Style

    To qualify a competitor must have competed in each of the following sections –

    1 Classical (Not Demi-Character), 1 Tap (Any), 1 Jazz or Broadway/Cabaret Jazz, 1 Lyrical or Contemporary,

    1 Student Choreography

 

PERFORMING IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP – 

 

Required to perform 1 routine only, the style of your choice, in any of the championships.  Cannot repeat a dance performed in another section. Routine must show off the Dancers technique, style, maturity, versatility and flexibility. 

 


PROGRAMMING

 

1. Programs and Teacher Running Sheets will be emailed out once entries close and program has been finalized.  

 

2. Verve Dance Festival reserves the right to amend the program at any time. Including combining, splitting or 

    changing sections due to number of entries received.  If sections have been changed, competitors must perform in

    the division allocated.

 

3. Positions allocated in programme will be strictly adhered to. Competitor’s appearance on stage is in no particular 

    order to receipt of entries.

 

4. Whilst Verve Dance Festival takes everyone into account when building the program, we are unable to make 

    special arrangements for out of town competitors to compete at a time other than that shown in the programme.

 

5. Verve Dance Festival will take into account religious beliefs but is unable to guarantee such placement in the 

    program. If this is the case please advise upon entry.

 

 

SCORING    

 

The score is out of 100 and is broken down into:

 

Costume

10 points

Choreography

10 points

Content

20 points

Execution of Steps 

20 points

Technique

20 points

Overall Performance 

20 points

 

 

DEDUCTION GUIDELINES    

No correspondence will be entered into the adjudication of the event, you can also not approach the adjudicator to discuss or question the outcome of the event. ?

Deduction

Result

Late check in

- 5 points

Failure to place, remove props in 1 minute

- 5 points

Incorrect naming of music in Dropbox

- 5 points

Music in incorrect section

- 5 points

Music overtime

- 10 points

Incorrect category / section

- 10 points

Coaching or prompting during performance

- 20 points

Late competitors deemed as a withdrawal

No score

Inappropriate Themes

No score

Inappropriate Behavior 

No score

Approaching Adjudicator

No score

 

 

 

CANTEEN

 

There will be a canteen open from 7.30am daily with a variety of foods throughout the competition. To save time, please pre-order by texting 0407 834 953 or filling out the pre-order form provided, to eliminate queues and waiting times. Menus could change daily so be sure to pop in and check what is on offer today. If using the tables provided, please take the time to clean up after yourself and dispose of rubbish. There are bins provided in the foyer as well as theatre grounds. 

 

 

 

MUSIC

 

1. Please ensure music is age appropriate and suitable for a family audience.

 

2. Music with Lyrics is not permitted for Classical or Demi-Character Solos.

 

3. Music is to be provided via Dropbox. Links to each section you have entered will be emailed out. 

 

4. Please name your music files as follows: competitor number for the section followed by the competitors

    name. eg: 9. Machelle Slatcher, NOT Competitor 9 Machelle Slatcher, No. 9 Machelle Slatcher or #9

    Machelle Slatcher. I would suggest naming each file on your computer before uploading it to Dropbox. 

 

5. Teachers are responsible for all copyright and music licensing. Verve Dance Festival holds no responsibility for

    copyright issues.

 

6. A back up copy on your phone must be available at the event in case required. Please Note: CDWR Disks will 

    NOT operate at the theatre.

 

7. All recordings must be marked with Competitor number & Competitor’s Name.    

          

8. Please check your music carefully before submission. Verve Dance Festival holds no responsibility for incorrect 

    music being submitted.                                                   

 

9. Competitors are responsible for the production of their own music.  The Verve Dance Festival and Burdekin

    Theatre while providing adequate playback equipment, accepts no responsibility for quality of the reproduction.

 

10. If music is faulty during a performance music will be turned off and?the competitor will be given the option to

      repeat their dance at the end of the section (with back up music), without disqualification.

 

11. No lead vocals, contestant vocals or backing vocals are allowed on the track in the singing sections of all Song

      and Dance routines. 

 

 

 

 

AT THE THEATRE.....

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

 

We are a friendly competition therefore by entering into the Verve Dance Festival you acknowledge the following:

 

  1. Offensive behavior and offensive language of any kind will not be tolerated anywhere inside the theatre and theatre grounds by anyone. This includes competitor’s, competitor’s families and friends, teachers and students, Verve Dance Festival officials, adjudicator, theatre staff, “Friends of the Theatre” and volunteers.

  2. Volunteers, Adjudicator, Theatre Staff, “Friends of the Theatre” and Officials are to be treated with the utmost respect at all times.

  3. Theatre facilities and grounds are to be respected and left the way you found them.

  4. We encourage cheering and support for all competitors however any disrespectful or negative commentary will not be tolerated.

 

Failure to comply with any of the above could result in those responsible being asked to leave and competitors may be disqualified. The decision of the Verve Dance Festival officials will be final. There should be no reason for anyone being asked to leave, as we want your experience at Verve Dance Festival to be fun and memorable. 

 

CHECKING IN and WITHDRAWALING

 

1. Theatre Backstage will be open at 7.30am daily throughout the competition, no earlier. 

 

2. It is the competitor’s responsibility to find a Marshall backstage or sidestage to check in. 

 

3. Competitors must check in with the Marshal upon arrival but NO LATER than 30 minutes prior to their section

    beginning. Penalties apply for late check in. 

 

4. Keep in mind if there are withdrawals throughout the session, everything will be brought forward. 

 

5. If performing a Demi-Character, please give your title and story to the Marshal 30 minutes prior to the section. 

    Remember stories are a maximum of 3 lines and to be typed out, not handwritten, refer to page 4. 

 

6. Once checked in, competitors are to remain backstage or in the auditorium.

 

7. Competitors must be backstage, dressed and ready to perform when called and must compete in order of the

    program.

 

8. Competitors not present when called will be deemed as a Withdrawal. Late competitors will be able to perform at

    the end of the section. No mark will be awarded, however a report will be given.

 

 

BACK and SIDE STAGE AREAS

 

COVID restrictions may need to be in place. More info on this will be sent out once it gets closer if needed. 

 

1. No persons are allowed sidestage. With the exception of persons placing props on and off stage, parents with

    children 8 years and under and anyone authorized by a VDF Official.

 

2. Parents are allowed backstage (Dressing Room areas) but are not permitted sidestage.

 

3. Prompting from any persons in the auditorium or sidestage is PROHIBITED.

 

4. Penalties will be incurred if instructions set out by Theatre Staff are not followed.

                        

 

PLACINGS

Placing’s will be announced and awarded to place getters at the END of the SESSION not section.

 

 

DRESSING ROOMS

 

COVID restrictions may need to be in place. More info on this will be sent out once it gets closer if needed. 

 

1. Dressing Rooms are to be left clean and tidy. Failure to do so may result in disqualification and a $200 cleaning fee

    being issued to those involved.

 

2. Photography is strictly prohibited in all changing areas.

 

REPORTS

 

1. Online adjudication reports of all performances including non-place getters will be available by logging into your

    Stardom account.

 

2. You must login using the same login details as you used to enter. So be sure to bring it with you.


 


PROTECTING THE CHILDREN

Anyone in or around sidestage areas will need to produce a Blue Card when asked, this is a legal requirement of working with children. This includes teachers and their assistants as well as VDF Officials, Volunteers and Theatre Staff. You may be ask to show your Blue Card if necessary, if you cannot show your Blue Card you will be ask to remove yourself from these areas. Please have this card handy at the competition if you wish to be sidestage with children. Eg: to place props sidestage etc.

 

SOCIAL MEDIA

1. Please respect everyone around you.

 

2. Please do not post any content containing obscenity, explicit material or defamatory comments. This also includes 

    negative posts about this event, Theatre Staff, VDF Officials or Volunteers that are deemed incorrect or offensive 

    and also affecting our sponsors to the event.

 

3. You compete at your own risk so please be careful not to publicly share personal information or personal

    information of others.

 

4. Treat everyone fairly and only post encouraging and positive comments. Kids live by social media, please keep 

    them protected and guided by our actions.

 

If such material has been published on any social media platform, you will be asked to leave and remove such material in the presence of a VDF Official.

 

There should be no reason for anyone being asked to leave, as we want your experience at VDF to be fun and memorable.   

 

PROPS

1. All Props must be brought to the OP side of stage, 30 minutes prior to the beginning of their section and collected

    immediately after the conclusion of that section.

 

2. Props are limited to those that can be placed on stage and removed from stage within a time limit 1 minute

    timeframe and well constructed. This timeframe includes any clean up eg: picking up flowers, feathers etc. 

 

3. ABSOLUTELY NO - glass, china, powder, paint, oil, confetti, feathers, sand, water, cream, hay or straw, bubbles, 

    glitter, fresh fruit, fresh vegetable, fresh flowers, lit candles, sparklers, lit cigarettes or naked flames are permitted.

 

4. NO curtain will be in use to place or remove props from stage.

 

5. During the dance, props are to be handled by the competitors ONLY.

 

6. All due care, but no responsibility, will be taken by VDF for props on or off the stage.

 

 

ADJUDICATORS

 

1. Competitors must not have any tuition at all from the Adjudicator in the 6 months prior to the festival.

 

2. Communication with the Adjudicator before or during competition, by a Competitor, Family Member, Teacher or 

    Friend of a competitor during the Festival is strictly prohibited, with the exception of the VDF Officials. Such

    behavior will result in disqualification of competitor.

 

3. The Adjudicator has the power to withhold or divide prizes according to merit.

 

4. The Adjudicators decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

 

 

AWARDS

 

1. Selection of all awards will be by the Adjudicator, not VDF officials.

 

2. Awards will be presented at the completion of the festival.

 

3. VDF will endeavor to contact the winners before presentation begins.

 

4. If the winner is unable to attend the presentation, awards will be forwarded at a later date.

 

5. Awards cannot be collect by anyone other than the awardee. 

 

 


ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 31/12/2021 9:00:00 PM (AEST)
7 years
004 Classical Solo     7 years

Routine must include classical steps and technique.

Sponsored by Inspirations Paint Ayr Gurgo's Hardware

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          EA Encouragement Award          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
8 years
031 Tap Solo     8 years

Session: 13/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Any style or tempo.

Sponsored by Rosemarie Starke

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          EA          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
11 years
044 Slow or Waltz Tap Solo     11 years

Session: 13/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Tempo 3/4 - 6/8 waltz music and must show continuity of flow.

Sponsored by Ergon Energy

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
17 - 19 years
072 Jazz Solo     17 - 19 years

Session: 15/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Routine using jazz technique and movements.

Sponsored by The Dance Collective

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
11 years
077/078 Contemporary Commercial Solo     11 years

Session: 14/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Any mix of styles that has freedom of movement, floor work, off balance moves, jazz and gymnastic elements. Execution of strong shapes, very musical and story driven.

Sponsored by First Class Dancewear NQ

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
9 years
080 Lyrical Solo     9 years

Session: 17/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Slow Modern as previously known. Slow controlled ballet movements set to slow music. Must demonstrate balance, flexibility and control utilizing the lyrics or mood of the song expresses.

Sponsored by Vantage BMS

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
12 years
083 Lyrical Solo     12 years

Session: 13/01/2022 6:00 PM    

Slow Modern as previously known. Slow controlled ballet movements set to slow music. Must demonstrate balance, flexibility and control utilizing the lyrics or mood the songs expresses.

Sponsored by Olivia Bradley

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
9 - 10 years
117 Song & Dance Solo     9 - 10 years

Session: 15/01/2022 6:00 PM    

Routine must contain you singing and any style of dance excluding Highland & Irish.

Sponsored by Ergon Energy

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          EA Encouragement Award          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
13 - 14 years
125 Open Solo     13 - 14 years

Session: 16/01/2022 6:00 PM    

Any style of dance including Highland. This is not a recognised RSOBHD Highland Dancing competition. Dancers entering in this section must be performing their own choreography based on Highland movements. Cannot repeat a routine performed in another section.

Sponsored by Little Bee Marketing

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
13 years
132 Student Choreography Solo     13 years

Session: 15/01/2022 8:00 AM    

No teacher assistance must be 100% student choreography. Highland dancers can enter this section but cannot repeat a routine performed in another section.

Sponsored by Sapphire Financial Services

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
16 years
135 Student Choreography Solo     16 years

Session: 14/01/2022 6:00 PM    

No teacher assistance must be 100% student choreography. Highland dancers can enter this section but cannot repeat a routine performed in another section.

Sponsored by Harry Hayes

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
13 - 19 years.
161 Open Duo/Trio     13 - 19 years.

Session: 14/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Any style of dance including Highland. This is not a recognised RSOBHD Highland Dancing competition. Dancers entering in this section must be performing their own choreography based on Highland movements. Cannot repeat a routine performed in another section.

Sponsored by Sapphire Financial Services

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
6 years and under
003 Classical Solo     6 years and under

Session: 14/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Routine must include classical steps and technique.

Sponsored by Becky O'Brien

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
18 - 19 years
015 Classical Solo     18 - 19 years

Routine must include classical steps and technique

Sponsored by Katie's Beauty

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
10 years
020 Demi-Character Solo     10 years

Session: 13/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Classical ballet includes mine, acting, story-telling, to music. Whilst titles and stories are not compulsory, if you wish to submit them please follow the guideline set out on page 4 of the prelim.

Sponsored bt Emma Whybird

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
7 years
030 Tap Solo     7 years

Session: 14/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Any style or tempo.

Sponsored by Tania Cox

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
9 years
064 Jazz Solo     9 years

Session: 13/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Routine using jazz technique and movements.

Sponsored by Jade Ford

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
17 - 19 years
078 Broadway Jazz or Cabaret Solo     17 - 19 years

Session: 14/01/2022 6:00 PM    

A jazz routine that must be performed to music from a Broadway musical, the music does not have to be the orginal soundtrack. Must be age and costume appropriate.

Sponsored by Hudson Welding Pty Ltd

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
8 years and under
079 Lyrical Solo     8 years and under

Session: 15/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Slow Modern as previously known. Slow controlled ballet movements set to slow music. Must demonstrate balance, flexibility and control utilizing the lyrics or mood of the song expresses.

Sponsored by Sportfirst Ayr

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
11 years
082 Lyrical Solo     11 years

Session: 17/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Slow Modern as previously known. Slow controlled ballet movements set to slow music. Must demonstrate balance, flexibility and control utilizing the lyrics or mood of the song expresses.

Sponsored by Discovery Park - Ayr

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
17 - 19 years
098 Contemporary Traditional Solo     17 - 19 years

Session: 16/01/2022 6:00 PM    

Interpretive dance using balance and control. Must be contemporary style, not lyrical.

Sponsored by Dawson Moving & Storage NQ

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
11 - 12 years
131 Student Choreography Solo     11 - 12 years

Session: 17/01/2022 1:00 PM    

No teacher assistance must be 100% student choreography. Highland dancers can enter this section but cannot repeat a routine performed in another section.

Sponsored by Dawson Moving & Storage NQ

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
8 years
005 Classical Solo     8 years

Session: 14/01/2022 6:00 PM    

Routine must include classical steps and technique.

Sponsored by Deborah Buckley

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
10 years
007 Classical Solo     10 years

Session: 13/01/2022 6:00 PM    

Routine must include classical steps and technique.

Sponsored by Whitsunday Dance Connection

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
17 years
014 Classical Solo     17 years

Session: 16/01/2022 6:00 PM    

Routine must include classical steps and technique.

Sponsored by Discovery Park - Ayr

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
20 years and over
016 Classical Solo     20 years and over

Session: 13/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Routine must include classical steps and technique.

Sponsored by Discovery Park - Ayr

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
9 years
042 Slow or Waltz Tap Solo     9 years

Tempo 3/4 - 6/8 waltz music and must show continuity of flow.

Sponsored by the Jensen Family

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
16 years
059 Speed or Fast Tap Solo     16 years

Session: 15/01/2022 6:00 PM    

Routine must be preformed to a piece of fast music, tapping must be at a fast tempo throughout the whole routine.

Sponsored by Dawson Moving & Storage NQ

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          EA Encouragement Award          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
12 years
067 Jazz Solo     12 years

Session: 14/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Routine using jazz technique and movements.

Sponsored by Discovery Park - Ayr

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
15 - 16 years
096/097 Contemporary Traditional Solo     15 - 16 years

Session: 15/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Interpretive dance using balance and control. Must be contemporary style, not lyrical.

Sponsored by Discovery Park - Ayr

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
8 years and under
116 Song & Dance Solo     8 years and under

Session: 13/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Routine must contain you singing and any style of dance excluding Highland & Irish.

Sponsored by The Dance Collective

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
13 - 14 years
119 Song & Dance Solo     13 - 14 years

Session: 17/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Routine must contain you singing and any style of dance excluding Highland & Irish.

Sponsored by TAPA

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
20 years and over
121 Hip Hop Solo     20 years and over

Session: 14/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Routine that utilises Hip Hop/Breakdance or Rap movements.

Sponsored by Dawson Moving & Storage NQ

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
13 - 14 years
144 Improvisation - Classical Solo     13 - 14 years

Session: 15/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Adjudicator will provide the music for this section. Plain coloured leotard only must be worn, a short plain skirt optional. Plain black tights or fitted shorts are acceptable for male dancers only. NO headpieces.

Sponsored by Dawson Moving & Storage NQ

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
4 years and under
001 Tiny Tots Solo     4 years and under

Session: 13/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Any style of dance excluding Highland.

Sponsored by TAPA

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
9 years
006 Classical Solo     9 years

Session: 13/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Routine must include classical steps and technique.

Sponsored by Katie's Beauty

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
032 Tap Solo     9 years

Session: 14/01/2022 6:00 PM    

Any style or tempo.

Sponsored by First In Physio

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
10 years
043 Slow or Waltz Tap Solo     10 years

Tempo 3/4 - 6/8 waltz music and must show continuity of flow.

Sponsored by Wilmar Sugar & Renewables

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
11 years
066 Jazz Solo     11 years

Session: 14/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Routine using jazz technique and movements.

Sponsored by First Class Dancewear NQ

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
15 years
070 Jazz Solo     15 years

Session: 13/01/2022 6:00 PM    

Routine using jazz technique and movements.

Sponsored by Dawson Moving & Storage NQ

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
15 - 16 years
077 Broadway Jazz or Cabaret Solo     15 - 16 years

Session: 15/01/2022 1:00 PM    

A jazz routine that must be performed to music from a Broadway musical, the music does not have to be the orginal soundtrack. Must be age and costume appropriate.

Sponsored by The Keating Family

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
20 years and over
113 Contemporary Commercial Solo     20 years and over

Session: 16/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Any mix of styles that has freedom of movement, floor work, off balance moves, jazz and gymnastic elements. Execution of strong shapes, very musical and story driven.

Sponsored by Vantage BMS

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
11 - 12 years
118 Song & Dance Solo     11 - 12 years

Session: 16/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Routine must contain you singing and any style of dance excluding Highland & Irish.

Sponsored by Hudson Welding Pty Ltd

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
17 - 19 years
146 Improvisation - Classical Solo     17 - 19 years

Session: 15/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Adjudicator will provide the music for this section. Plain coloured leotard only must be worn, a short plain skirt optional. Plain black tights or fitted shorts are acceptable for male dancers only. NO headpieces.

Sponsored by Revolution Electrical

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
14 years
011 Classical Solo     14 years

Session: 15/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Routine must include classical steps and technique.

Sponsored by First Class Dancewear NQ

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
9 years
019 Demi-Character Solo     9 years

Session: 16/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Classical ballet includes mine, acting, story-telling, to music. Whilst titles and stories are not compulsory, if you wish to submit them please follow the guideline set out on page 4 of the prelim.

Sponsored by Les & Chris Wassmuth

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
12 years
045 Slow or Waltz Tap Solo     12 years

Session: 15/01/2022 6:00 PM    

Tempo 3/4 - 6/8 waltz music and must show continuity of flow.

Sponsored by Vantage BMS

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          EA Encouragement Award          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
9 years
052 Speed or Fast Tap Solo     9 years

Routine must be performed to a piece of fast music, tapping must be at a fast tempo throughout the whole routine.

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
10 years
065 Jazz Solo     10 years

Session: 14/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Routine using jazz technique and movements.

Sponsored by Leigh Cairns

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
13 - 14 years
076 Broadway Jazz or Cabaret Solo     13 - 14 years

Session: 13/01/2022 1:00 PM    

A jazz routine that must be performed to music from a Broadway musical, the music does not have to be the orginal soundtrack. Must be age and costume appropriate.

Sponsored by Melanie Moore

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
14 years
085 Lyrical Solo     14 years

Session: 14/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Slow Modern as previously known. Slow controlled ballet movements set to slow music. Must demonstrate balance, flexibility and control utilizing the lyrics or mood the songs expresses.

Sponsored by Vantage BMS

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
8 years and under
122 Open Solo     8 years and under

Session: 13/01/2022 6:00 PM    

Any style of dance including Highland. This is not a recognised RSOBHD Highland Dancing competition. Dancers entering in this section must be performing their own choreography based on Highland movements. Cannot repeat a routine performed in another section.

Sponsored by Sapphire Financial Services

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
11 - 12 years
124 Open Solo     11 - 12 years

Session: 17/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Any style of dance including Highland. This is not a recognised RSOBHD Highland Dancing competition. Dancers entering in this section must be performing their own choreography based on Highland movements. Cannot repeat a routine performed in another section.

Sponsored by Dawson Moving & Storage NQ

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
20 years and over
143 Student Choreography Solo     20 years and over

Session: 14/01/2022 6:00 PM    

No teacher assistance must be 100% student choreography.

Sponsored by Dawson Moving & Storage NQ

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
15 - 16 years
145 Improvisation - Classical Solo     15 - 16 years

Session: 16/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Adjudicator will provide the music for this section. Plain coloured leotard only must be worn, a short plain skirt optional. Plain black tights or fitted shorts are acceptable for male dancers only. NO headpieces.

Sponsored by Davco Farming

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
9 - 12 years.
160 Open Duo/Trio     9 - 12 years.

Session: 13/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Any style of dance including Highland. This is not a recognised RSOBHD Highland Dancing competition. Dancers entering in this section must be performing their own choreography based on Highland movements. Cannot repeat a routine performed in another section.

Sponsored by Little Bee Marketing

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
6 years and under
168 Verve Dance Festival Mini Champion of The Year Solo     6 years and under

Session: 17/01/2022 1:00 PM    

To qualify – see page 5. 1 Routine Any Style – excluding Highland & Irish. Routine must show off the Dancers technique, style, maturity, versatility and flexibility. Must not be a routine that has been performed previously throughout the competition.

Sponsored by Chill Parlour

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
12 years
009 Classical Solo     12 years

Session: 14/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Routine must include classical steps and technique.

Sponsored by Sapphire Financial Services

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
035 Tap Solo     12 years

Session: 17/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Any Style or tempo.

Sponsored by First Class Dancewear NQ

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
10 years
053 Speed or Fast Tap Solo     10 years

Routine must be preformed to a piece of fast music, tapping must be at a fast tempo throughout the whole routine.

Sponsored by Dentures NQ

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
13 years
056 Speed or Fast Tap Solo     13 years

Session: 16/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Routine must be preformed to a piece of fast music, tapping must be at a fast tempo throughout the whole routine.

Sponsored by Sapphire Financial Services

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
084 Lyrical Solo     13 years

Session: 14/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Slow Modern as previously known. Slow controlled ballet movements set to slow music. Must demonstrate balance, flexibility and control utilizing the lyrics or mood the songs expresses.

Sponsored by Discovery Park - Ayr

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
15 years
086 Lyrical Solo     15 years

Session: 13/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Slow Modern as previously known. Slow controlled ballet movements set to slow music. Must demonstrate balance, flexibility and control utilizing the lyrics or mood the songs expresses.

Sponsored by First Class Dancewear NQ

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
11 years
092 Contemporary Traditional Solo     11 years

Session: 15/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Interpretive dance using balance and control. Must be contemporary style, not lyrical.

Sponsored by Stacey Pringle

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
13 - 14 years
094/095 Contemporary Traditional Solo     13 - 14 years

Session: 13/01/2022 6:00 PM    

Interpretive dance using balance and control. Must be contemporary style, not lyrical.

Sponsored by Sapphire Financial Services

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
17 - 19 years
121 Song & Dance Solo     17 - 19 years

Session: 13/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Routine must contain you singing and any style of dance excluding Highland & Irish.

Sponsored by First Class Dancewear NQ

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
15 - 19 years
173 Verve Dance Festival Senior Champion of The Year Solo     15 - 19 years

Session: 16/01/2022 6:00 PM    

To qualify - see page 5. 1 Routine Any Style - excluding Highland and Irish. Routine must show off the Dancers technique, style, maturity, versatility and flexibility. Must not be a routine that has been performed previously throughout the competition.

Sponsored by Dancing on Queen St

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy & $200 Voucher from Stage Appeal          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          EA          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
13 years
046 Slow or Waltz Tap Solo     13 years

Session: 15/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Tempo 3/4 - 6/8 waltz music and must show continuity of flow.

Sponsored by Discovery Park - Ayr

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
14 years
057 Speed or Fast Tap Solo     14 years

Routine must be preformed to a piece of fast music, tapping must be at a fast tempo throughout the whole routine.

Sponsored by Stacey Pringle

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
15 years
058 Speed or Fast Tap Solo     15 years

Session: 14/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Routine must be preformed to a piece of fast music, tapping must be at a fast tempo throughout the whole routine.

Sponsored by Chez Rock

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
14 years
069 Jazz Solo     14 years

Session: 13/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Routine using jazz technique and movements.

Sponsored by Vantage BMS

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
13 years
104 Contemporary Commercial Solo     13 years

Session: 13/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Any mix of styles that has freedom of movement, floor work, off balance moves, jazz and gymnastic elements. Execution of strong shapes, very musical and story driven.

Sponsored by Sportfirst Ayr

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
13 - 14 years
113 Hip Hop Solo     13 - 14 years

Session: 17/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Routine that utilizes Hip Hop/Breakdance or Rap movements.

Sponsored by Discovery Park - Ayr

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
20 years and over
128 Open Solo     20 years and over

Session: 14/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Any style of dance including Highland. This is not a recognised RSOBHD Highland Dancing competition. Dancers entering in this section must be performing their own choreography based on Highland movements. Cannot repeat a routine performed in another section.

Sponsored by Dawson Moving & Storage NQ

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
9 - 10 years
130 Student Choreography Solo     9 - 10 years

Session: 13/01/2022 6:00 PM    

No teacher assistance must be 100% student choreography. Highland dancers can enter this section but cannot repeat a routine performed in another section.

Sponsored by Discovery Park - Ayr

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
8 years and under
141 Improvisation - Classical Solo     8 years and under

Session: 16/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Adjudicator will provide the music for this section. Plain coloured leotard only must be worn, a short plain skirt optional. Plain black tights or fitted shorts are acceptable for male dancers only. NO headpieces.

Sponsored by Harry Hayes

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
5 years and under
002 Tiny Tots Solo     5 years and under

Session: 14/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Any style of dance excluding Highland.

Sponsored by Rosemarie Starke

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
6 years and under
061 Jazz Solo     6 years and under

Session: 16/01/2022 6:00 PM    

Routine using jazz technique and movements.

Sponsored by Les & Chris Wassmuth

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
13 years
068 Jazz Solo     13 years

Session: 13/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Routine using jazz technique and movements.

Sponsored by Hudson Welding Pty Ltd

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
12 years
093 Contemporary Traditional Solo     12 years

Interpretive dance using balance and control. Must be contemporary style, not lyrical.

Sponsored by Hudson Welding Pty Ltd

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
9 - 10 years
123 Open Solo     9 - 10 years

Session: 15/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Any style of dance including Highland. This is not a recognised RSOBHD Highland Dancing competition. Dancers entering in this section must be performing their own choreography based on Highland movements. Cannot repeat a routine performed in another section.

Sponsored by Vantage BMS

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
15 years
134 Student Choreography Solo     15 years

Session: 15/01/2022 1:00 PM    

No teacher assistance must be 100% student choreography. Highland dancers can enter this section but cannot repeat a routine performed in another section.

Sponsored by Dawson Moving & Storage NQ

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
17 - 19 years
136 Student Choreography Solo     17 - 19 years

Session: 14/01/2022 1:00 PM    

No teacher assistance must be 100% student choreography. Highland dancers can enter this section but cannot repeat a routine performed in another section.

Sponsored by Revolution Electrical

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
10 years
033 Tap Solo     10 years

Session: 13/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Any style or tempo.

Sponsored by Hudson Welding Pty Ltd

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
11 - 12 years
075 Broadway Jazz or Cabaret Solo     11 - 12 years

Session: 16/01/2022 8:00 AM    

A jazz routine that must be performed to music from a Broadway musical, the music does not have to be the original soundtrack. Must be age and costume appropriate.

Sponsored by Sapphire Financial Services

Entries Closed
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12 years
103 Contemporary Commercial Solo     12 years

Any mix of styles that has freedom of movement, floor work, off balance moves, jazz and gymnastic elements. Execution of strong shapes, very musical and story driven.

Sponsored by Dolly Louw

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17 - 19 years
115 Hip Hop Solo     17 - 19 years

Session: 14/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Routine that utilises Hip Hop/Breakdance or Rap movements.

Sponsored by Sportfirst Ayr

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
15 - 16 years
120 Song & Dance Solo     15 - 16 years

Session: 16/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Routine must contain you singing and any style of dance excluding Highland & Irish.

Sponsored by Dawson Moving & Storage NQ

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
11 - 12 years
143 Improvisation - Classical Solo     11 - 12 years

Session: 13/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Adjudicator will provide the music for this section. Plain coloured leotard only must be worn, a short plain skirt optional. Plain black tights or fitted shorts are acceptable for male dancers only. NO headpieces.

Sponsored by Harry Hayes

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
171 Verve Dance Festival Intermediate Champion of The Year Solo     11 - 12 years

Session: 15/01/2022 1:00 PM    

To qualify - see page 5. 1 Routine Any Style - excluding Highland and Irish. Routine must show off the Dancers technique, style, maturity, versatility and flexibility. Must not be a routine that has been performed previously throughout the competition.

Sponsored by Dancing on Queen St

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy & $200 Voucher from Stage Appeal          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          EA          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
15 - 18 years
177 Verve Dance Festival Senior Champion of The Year Solo     15 - 18 years

Session: 17/01/2022 1:00 PM    

To qualify - see page 5. 1 Routine Any Style - excluding Highland and Irish. Routine must show off the Dancers technique, style, maturity, versatility and flexibility. Must not be a routine that has been performed previously throughout the competition.

Sponsored by Dancing on Queen St

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy & $200 Voucher from Stage Appeal          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          EA          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
17 - 19 years
060 Speed or Fast Tap Solo     17 - 19 years

Session: 15/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Routine must be preformed to a piece of fast music, tapping must be at a fast tempo throughout the whole routine.

Sponsored by The Dance Collective

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
14 years
105 Contemporary Commercial Solo     14 years

Session: 14/01/2022 1:00 PM    

Any mix of styles that has freedom of movement, floor work, off balance moves, jazz and gymnastic elements. Execution of strong shapes, very musical and story driven.

Sponsored by The Keating Family

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
15 years
106 Contemporary Commercial Solo     15 years

Any mix of styles that has freedom of movement, floor work, off balance moves, jazz and gymnastic elements. Execution of strong shapes, very musical and story driven.

Sponsored by First Class Dancewear NQ

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
8 years and under
129 Student Choreography Solo     8 years and under

Session: 14/01/2022 8:00 AM    

No teacher assistance must be 100% student choreography. Highland dancers can enter this section but cannot repeat a routine performed in another section.

Sponsored by Hudson Welding Pty Ltd

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
9 - 10 years
170 Verve Dance Festival Junior Champion of The Year Solo     9 - 10 years

Session: 15/01/2022 8:00 AM    

To qualify - see page 5. 1 Routine Any Style - excluding Highland and Irish. Routine must show off the Dancers technique, style, maturity, versatility and flexibility. Must not be a routine that has been performed previously throughout the competition.

Sponsored by Dancing on Queen St

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy & $200 Voucher from Stage Appeal          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          EA          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
11 years
008 Classical Solo     11 years

Session: 14/01/2022 8:00 AM    

Routine must include classical steps and technique.

Sponsored by First In Physio

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
15 - 16 years
114 Hip Hop Solo     15 - 16 years

Routine that utilises Hip Hop/Breakdance or Rap movements.

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
17 - 19 years
127 Open Solo     17 - 19 years

Any style of dance including Highland. This is not a recognised RSOBHD Highland Dancing competition. Dancers entering in this section must be performing their own choreography based on Highland movements. Cannot repeat a routine performed in another section.

Sponsored by Davco Farming

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
9 - 10 years
142 Improvisation - Classical Solo     9 - 10 years

Adjudicator will provide the music for this section. Plain coloured leotard only must be worn, a short plain skirt optional. Plain black tights or fitted shorts are acceptable for male dancers only. NO headpieces.

Sponsored by First Class Dancewear NQ

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
8 years and under
147 Improvisation - Jazz Solo     8 years and under

Adjudicator will provide the music for this section. Plain coloured leotard & plain black jazz shorts optional, or plain coloured crop top & plain black jazz shorts. A plain coloured T-shirt and plain black jazz shorts for male dancers are acceptable. NO headpieces.

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
7 - 8 years
169 Verve Dance Festival Petite Champion of The Year Solo     7 - 8 years

To qualify - see page 5. 1 Routine Any Style - excluding Highland and Irish. Routine must show off the Dancers technique, style, maturity, versatility and flexibility. Must not be a routine that has been performed previously throughout the competition.

Entries Closed
Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
13 - 14 years
172 Verve Dance Festival Teen Champion of The Year Solo     13 - 14 years

To qualify - see page 5. 1 Routine Any Style - excluding Highland and Irish. Routine must show off the Dancers technique, style, maturity, versatility and flexibility. Must not be a routine that has been performed previously throughout the competition.

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
13 years
010 Classical Solo     13 years

Routine must include classical steps and technique.

Sponsored by Ergon Energy

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
15 years
012 Classical Solo     15 years

Routine must include classical steps and technique.

Sponsored by Hudson Welding Pty Ltd

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
7 years
017 Demi-Character Solo     7 years

Classical ballet includes mine, acting, story-telling, to music. Whilst titles and stories are not compulsory, if you wish to submit them please follow the guideline set out on page 4 of the prelim.

Sponsored by Whitsunday Dance Connection

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
8 years
018 Demi-Character Solo     8 years

Classical ballet includes mine, acting, story-telling, to music. Whilst titles and stories are not compulsory, if you wish to submit them please follow the guideline set out on page 4 of the prelim.

Sponsored by TAPA

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11 years
034 Tap Solo     11 years

Any style or tempo.

Sponsored by Katie's Beauty

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
16 years
071 Jazz Solo     16 years

Routine using jazz technique and movements.

Sponsored by Ergon Energy

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
20 years and over
075 Jazz Solo     20 years and over

Routine using jazz technique and movements.

Sponsored by Katie's Beauty

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16 years
087 Lyrical Solo     16 years

Slow Modern as previously known. Slow controlled ballet movements set to slow music. Must demonstrate balance, flexibility and control utilizing the lyrics or mood the songs expresses.

Sponsored by Hudson Welding Pty Ltd

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
17 - 19 years
088 Lyrical Solo     17 - 19 years

Slow Modern as previously known. Slow controlled ballet movements set to slow music. Must demonstrate balance, flexibility and control utilizing the lyrics or mood the songs expresses.

Sponsored by The Dance Collective

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
20 years and over
092 Lyrical Solo     20 years and over

Slow Modern as previously known. Slow controlled ballet movements set to slow music. Must demonstrate balance, flexibility and control utilizing the lyrics or mood the songs expresses.

Sponsored by The Dance Collective

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
8 years and under
089 Contemporary Traditional Solo     8 years and under

Interpretive dance using balance and control. Must be contemporary style, not lyrical.

Sponsored by Stacey Pringle

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
099 Contemporary Commercial Solo     8 years and under

Any mix of styles that has freedom of movement, floor work, off balance moves, jazz and gymnastic elements. Execution of strong shapes, very musical and story driven.

Sponsored by The Dance Collective

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
6 years and under
016 Demi-Character Solo     6 years and under

Classical ballet includes mine, acting, story-telling, to music. Whilst titles and stories are not compulsory, if you wish to submit them please follow the guideline set out on page 4 of the prelim.

Sponsored by Vantage BMS

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
11 - 12 years
138 Acro Solo     11 - 12 years

Routine must contain acrobatic/gymnastic passes. Definite choreography should be used to blend acrobatic tricks into the routine. Eg: front and back walkovers, aerials, front and back handsprings, handstands etc.?

Sponsored by Little Bee Marketing

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
20 years & over
162 Open Duo/Trio     20 years & over

Any Style – excluding Highland & Irish.

Sponsored by Tania Cox

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon          
9 - 10 years
137 Acro Solo     9 - 10 years

Routine must contain acrobatic/gymnastic passes. Definite choreography should be used to blend acrobatic tricks into the routine. Eg: front and back walkovers, aerials, front and back handsprings, handstands etc.?

Sponsored by Little Bee Marketing

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Entry: $20.001st Trophy          2nd Silver Medal          3rd Bronze Medal          HC Ribbon          VH Ribbon