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DANCE Events 400 - 527

The following guidelines and reminders are specific to this Division. Please also read the Information for Entrants & Rules And General Conditions.

1. Performances are for soloists unless an event indicates otherwise.
2. A person may only perform ONCE in the SAME event.
3. A different item is required for each event unless repeats are specifically allowed. If it is specifically indicated that an item may be repeated, it may be repeated ONLY ONCE (except when progressing to finals).
4. One item only is to be performed within the time limit, except in scholarships and championships as indicated. Time limits are strictly monitored and entrants exceeding the time limit will be eligible for 'comments only' - not for any placing.
5. Registration & performance rules (see No 15 & 16 in the ‘Rules & General Conditions of Entry’) are strictly enforced.
6. Unless an event is ‘Any Age’, entrants must conform to event age limits. Random age checks will be made from time to time and entrants must carry a photocopy of their birth certificate or school ID with their date of birth.
7. Entrants perform at their own risk. Entrants agree they are of good health and fitness and physically able to participate in an event.
8. In case of insufficient entries in any event they may be combined with similar events.
9. Short tutu must be worn by girls in all solo classical dances except in the "McDonald's Ballet Scholarships".
10. No tarkett floor provided for world dance, tap, song & dance or musical theatre, except in School Dance Events 522-527. Hip Hop events may be with or without tarkett.
11. No parents OR teachers allowed backstage except for ONE nominated supervisor for group events.
12. Finals: In solo events with 35 or more entries, 'finals if required' will be scheduled as close to the heat(s) as possible. If fewer than 35 actually perform, or if the adjudicator decides the finals will not be required, the result will be announced. Finalists to repeat their item(s) from the heats, unless otherwise indicated.

GROUPS:
13. TWO OR MORE GROUPS IN THE SAME EVENT: Schools can enter more than one group in the same event provided each group has different members. Schools which enter more than one group in the same event must supply a list of names in each group WHEN THEY REGISTER otherwise only the first group programmed may qualify for a prize.
14. A separate entry form stating the name of both entrants must be completed for duos and a GROUP NAME must be given for 3 or more in an event.
15. Schools with students of the wrong age in age specified events will be disqualified and barred from participation in 2011. Random age checks will be made from time to time and entrants must carry a photocopy of their birth certificate/school ID with their date of birth as identification.
16. There is no backstage crossover at the Science Theatre or the Concert Hall and, in the interests of safety, dance choreography must allow (once dancers are positioned either side) for entry and exit from the same side. Under-stage access at the Science Theatre is only to be used at the start of the performance. Dancers may be penalised if found running under-stage or behind the stage to gain access to the other side during performance at any of the venues.

MUSIC:
17. The music and choreography from the traditional/professional classical repertoire (or modifications to the choreography) are not to be used except in Event 400 - McDonald's Ballet Scholarships.
18. RECORDING OF CD:
* If the CD is prepared on a home computer, ensure it is finalised properly, and plays through a normal audio system. Please don’t use RW-CDs (ReWriteable). These are meant for computers and are sometimes not recognised in sensitive replay equipment. Sydney Eisteddfod cannot be responsible for backing CDs, which do not play through the venue’s professional sound system.
* A separate CD for each event is required, submitted in a 'Double CD case - see below. Only the ONE TRACK RELEVANT to the event should be on the CD. You are also requested to submit a BACK-UP CD (in a DOUBLE CD case - one case which takes two CDs), when you register. Sydney Eisteddfod takes no responsibility for CD error. If the CD should fail during your performance you will be permitted to leave the stage while the backup is programmed and start again without penalty. Please wait for the Session Manager's instructions.
* Your Event number and Entrant number must be clearly written on the CD using an appropriate pen. These details must be clearly visible through its protective case. Do NOT use labels as this may cause CD failure.
19. The CD must be handed to the Session Manager when registering at least 15 minutes before the start of the session or event EST time.
20. No person, unless authorised, may sit with the sound operator.
21. Vocals optional on backing CD unless otherwise excluded (e.g. Song & Dance, etc.)

SCENERY, PROPS & COSTUMES:
22. Entrants will be penalised with marks deducted or disqualified if the following are not adhered to:
* Entrants, particularly in the Demi-Character events, are requested to note that NO FREE STANDING SCENERY ALLOWED. Simple hand-held props (basket, scarf, doll, flowers, etc) are permitted only if actually used in the routine. Each entrant is responsible for placing and removing their items on stage. Parents or teachers are not allowed to assist with this set-up.
* No prop to be used which needs assembly on site. Props must be easily carried backstage by the entrant themselves WITHOUT ANY ASSISTANCE.
* There must be no debris, residue or substance from an entrant's performance or costume requiring the stage to be cleaned and causing delay to the session. Penalty applies. (No liquids, soap bubbles or excessive body talc should be used and the surface of the stage must not be coated).
23. The use of house curtains is not allowed unless authorised by Sydney Eisteddfod Officials in special cases.
24. PROPRIETY: Make-up, costumes and choreography should be suitable to the age of the dancers and sexually explicit actions avoided.
25. DRESSING ROOM: Dressing Room facilities are very limited at the Science Theatre. Entrants are therefore requested to come as pre-prepared as possible (especially make-up). Thank you for your cooperation.

TERMS:
Demi-Character: Must be based on classical technique and have a strong story line or characterisation clearly transmitting an emotion. Title only (not a synopsis) may be read to the audience by the Session Manager if provided. Please be aware of what is considered suitable ‘props’ - see Item No 22 above.
Tap: Tap music accompaniment can include vocals. Recorded tap routines are not allowed.
Jazz: This may include musical theatre. Choreographers should be aware of jazz techniques. Acrobatic actions are performed at own risk. Selection of song should be suited to age of dancer.
Song & Dance: No microphones provided. May include pop/rock/jazz/tap. Selection of song should be suited to age of dancer. CD accompaniment must be music only without any vocals.

400: McDonald's Ballet Scholarships

 
Total Prize Value Exceeds $36,000

 

 

 

 

McDonald's Ballet Scholarships provide the most valuable and prestigious awards in the southern hemisphere to encourage students in the study of the art of ballet.

Outright Winner: $18,000
($3,000 cash plus a $15,000 Scholarship)
and the opportunity of a short secondment with The Royal Danish Ballet
2nd Scholarship: $12,000
($2,000 cash plus a $10,000 Scholarship)
- Awarded at the discretion of the adjudicators to a dancer of the opposite sex to the winner.
Six Finalists' Awards of $1,000 each.

* Both Winners will have the opportunity to attend classes and observe rehearsals, at the discretion of the Artistic Directors, with:
- The Australian Ballet
- Queensland Ballet
- Northern Ballet Theatre, Leeds, UK

* Both Winners will have the opportunity to attend classes with:
- English National Ballet School, London
- The Royal Ballet School, London

* Both Winners will receive a photograph portfolio to the value of $100 of performance photos taken during the Festival courtesy of WinkiPop Media.

* All Finalists receive a Gift Voucher to the value of $300 with the compliments of Bloch for Dancers.

General Classes: July 20-22; Classical Solos: July 23;
Quarter-Finals (Free Variations): July 24
Semi-Final (Closed Master Class): July 26
Final: Sunday, August 8, Concert Hall, SOH
David McAllister, Artistic Director, The Australian Ballet, will join the Final’s judging panel.

Sydney Eisteddfod is grateful to The Dance Spot for generously providing their Studio facilities for the General & Master Classes for the Senior & Junior Ballet Scholarships.


CONDITIONS:
1. Event is open to any dancer who has lived in Australia or New Zealand for at least five years or is a citizen or permanent resident of those countries. Previous winners not eligible. Dancers who have, or accept an ‘Apprentice Scholarship’ or a ‘Contract’ with a company AND those who are already training with an overseas school at the time of the competition are not eligible for these scholarships and may have their entry fees refunded upon application.
2. Dancers must be aged from 16 to 19 years (inclusive) as at DECEMBER 31, 2010. Semi-Finalists will be required to produce proof of age and their residency before they are allowed to compete (e.g. birth certificate or a passport. A driver's licence is not acceptable). They must also supply a 200-word biography in paragraph format and a suitable photo for publicity.
3. Two variations are required:
* (a) One from the traditional classical repertoire listed:
* (b) Free contrasting solo of up to 3 minutes. No tap shoes allowed.
(This Free Variation may be repeated in ONE other dance event).
Entrants are advised to submit quality professional backing CDs. Adjudicators’ assessments will be written for the classical solos only. No marks will be given on these assessments.
4. All entrants must attend a Closed Preliminary Class with the Adjudicators. Dress code for both the Preliminary Class and the Master Class:
* Girls: Leotard and pink tights, old pointe or demi-pointe shoes with ribbons (not elastic) MUST be worn. Flats NOT ALLOWED.
* Boys: pale coloured tights, white leotard or singlet top, white socks and black or white shoes. Unitards of one colour NOT ALLOWED.
NOTE: Entrants not following this dress code may be disqualified.
5. All entrants present their Classical Variation before an audience.
Backing CD may be piano or orchestral arrangement.
Up to one third of these dancers will be selected as Quarter Finalists.
6. Quarter-Finalists present their Free Variation before an audience. Up to 20 Semi-Finalists will be selected. Entrants to supply their own backing CD. Entrants are advised to submit QUALITY PROFESSIONAL BACKING CDs for both routines.
7. Semi-Finalists attend a Closed Master Class with the Adjudicators, from which eight Finalists will be chosen. Each Finalist is required for interviews with the Adjudicators after the Master Class and to attend a photo call in his/her classical costume.
8. Finalists repeat both Variations in a deciding Final at the Sydney Opera House. Backing CDs will be the same accompaniment as used by the entrants in the heats. It is compulsory to perform in the Finals with the spotlight and lighting arrangements under the direction of an experienced lighting director.
9. Awarding of the Second Scholarship to a dancer of the opposite sex to the winner is at the discretion of the adjudicators and remains subject to performance standard.
10. Winners receive payment of the cash content within 21 days of the Final and Scholarships progressively in instalments upon application as follows:
 * 8 equal instalments over two years in Australia, OR
* 4 equal instalments over one year if overseas.
11. To qualify for each instalment, payment is subject to the winner providing satisfactory progressive reports of continued study from teachers or teaching institutions.
12. The Scholarship must be taken up within two years from the date of winning, and be completed within two years thereafter or be forfeited. If the winner is under, or subsequently accepts, a professional contract the Scholarship can still be used provided approved tuition or coaching is undertaken and reported as per Condition 11.
13. The Winners and Finalists must be reasonably available for media interviews and to perform without fee in Showcase performances nominated by and in the interest of Sydney Eisteddfod.

Required Classical Variations for the McDonald's Ballet Scholarships
Traditional costumes to be worn. It is advised that entrants keep, as close as possible, to the traditional/professional repertoire.

GIRLS:                                                                              BOYS:

LA BAYADÉRE                                                             LA BAYADÉRE
- 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Soloist Variation                                - Golden Idol Variation
(Kingdom of the shades)                                                 COPPÉLIA
- Gamzatti Variation from Grand pas de deux             - Franz’s Variation, Act III
COPPÉLIA                                                                       LE CORSAIRE
- Swanhilda’s Variation, Act III                                      - Male Variation
- Dawn Variation, Act III                                                 DON QUIXOTE
DON QUIXOTE                                                               - Basilio’s Variation, Act III
- Kitri’s Variation, Act II                                                 GISELLE
- Kitri’s Variation, Act III                                                 - Prince Albrecht Variation, Act II
- Queen of the Dryads, Act II                                           - Peasant Pas De Deux (with coda), Act I
FLOWER FESTIVAL IN GENZANO                        - Grand Pas De Deux Variation (Tarantella)
- Pas de deux, first variation                                           PAQUITA
GISELLE                                                                          RAYMONDA
- Giselle’s Variation, Act I                                               - Jean De Brienne Variation, Act III
NUTCRACKER                                                               SLEEPING BEAUTY
- Sugar Plum Fairy, Act II                                                 - Prince Désiré’s Variation, Act III
(with or without Coda)                                                      - Blue Bird Variation, Act III
RAYMONDA                                                                    SWAN LAKE
- 3rd Variation Act I, Raymonda’s Dream solo,           - Pas De Trois, Act I
(extra music 3/4 valse)                                                     - Siegfried’s Variation, Act III
- 2nd Variation, Act II, 6/8 allegretto (B major)         LA SYLPHIDE
- 1st Variation, Act III, 6/8 prestissimo (D major)      - James‘ Variation, Act I
SLEEPING BEAUTY                                                   LES SYLPHIDES
- Aurora’s Variation, Act I                                              - Male Variation
- Aurora’s Variation, Act III
- Lilac Fairy Variation, Prologue
- Prologue, Fairy Variation III,
2/4 allegro moderato
- Prologue, Fairy Variation lV
2/4 allegro molto vivace


401: The Wenkart Foundation Senior Ballet Championship (16 & Over)

Tentative Date: July 18

Must also enter and perform in any two events from 402-406 or 408-411. Test: Two items: (a) Classical Ballet Solo AND (b) Contrasting Contemporary, Modern Expressive/Lyrical or Demi-Character Solo. Time limit up to 3 minutes each. One item may be a repeat.

1st: $500. 2nd: $200. 3rd: $100. Sponsored by The Wenkart Foundation.

 

THIS EVENT NOW CLOSED

402: Contemporary Dance (18 & Over)

Tentative Date: July 16
For the Leslie Andrews Memorial Awards

Entrants qualify for 401, 414 & 413-if appropriate. Time limit up to 3 minutes.

1st: $100. 2nd & 3rd: Medals. Sponsored by the Estate of the late Mr Leslie Andrews.

403: Classical Ballet (17 & Over)

Tentative Date: July 14

Entrants qualify for 401 & 413-if appropriate. Time limit up to 3 minutes.

1st: $100. 2nd & 3rd: Medals. Sponsored by The Australian Institute of Classical Dance (A.I.C.D.).

404: Contemporary Dance (17 Years)

Tentative Date: July 16

Entrants qualify for 401, 414 & 413-if appropriate. Time limit up to 3 minutes.

1st: $100. 2nd & 3rd: Medals. Sponsored by Sydney Eisteddfod Jubilee Fund.

405: Modern Expressive/Lyrical Dance (17 & Over)

Tentative Date: July 14

Entrants qualify for 401, 414 & 413-if appropriate. Time limit up to 3 minutes.

1st: $100. 2nd & 3rd: Medals. Sponsored by Robert & Elizabeth Albert.

406: Demi-Character (17 & Over)

Tentative Date: July 14

Entrants qualify for 401 & 413-if appropriate. Time limit up to 3 minutes. (NOTE what 'props' are allowed - Item 22 under Dance Heading).

1st: $100. 2nd & 3rd: Medals. Sponsored by The John Lamble Foundation.

407: Jazz Dance (17 & Over)

Tentative Date: July 16

Entrants qualify for 414 & 413-if appropriate. Time limit up to 3 minutes.

1st: $100. 2nd & 3rd: Medals. Sponsored by Robert & Elizabeth Albert.

408: Classical Ballet (16 years)

Tentative Date: July 13

Entrants qualify for 401 & 413. Time limit up to 3 minutes.

1st: $300. 2nd: $200. 3rd: $100. Sponsored by Robert & Elizabeth Albert.

409: Contemporary Dance (16 years)

Tentative Date: July 13

Entrants qualify for 401, 413 & 414. Time limit up to 3 minutes.

1st: $300. 2nd: $200. 3rd: $100. Sponsored by Robert & Elizabeth Albert.

410: Modern Expressive/Lyrical Dance (16 years)

Tentative Date: July 13

Entrants qualify for 401, 413 & 414. Time limit up to 3 minutes.

1st: $100. 2nd & 3rd: Medals. Sponsored by Robert & Elizabeth Albert.

411: Demi-Character (16 years)

Tentative Date: July 16

Entrants qualify for 401, 413 & 414. Time limit up to 3 minutes. (NOTE what 'props' are allowed - Item 22 under Dance Heading).

1st: $100. 2nd & 3rd: Medals. Sponsored by Robert & Elizabeth Albert.

412: Jazz Dance (16 Years)

Tentative Date: July 14

Entrants qualify for 413 & 414. Time limit up to 3 minutes.

1st: $100. 2nd & 3rd: Medals. Sponsored by Sydney Eisteddfod Jubilee Fund.

413: BOYS Dance Championship (12 - 18 Years)

Tentative Date: July 16

Must also enter and perform in any two other dance solo events. Test: Two contrasting items of any genre of dance (no tap shoes allowed - dance tarkett provided), e.g. classical, contemporary, modern expressive/lyrical, jazz, hip hop, music theatre, etc. Time limit of up to 3 minutes each. BOTH ITEMS may be repeated ONCE in other events.

1st: $500. 2nd: $200. 3rd: $100. Sponsored by SHORE School .

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