ABN: 74 672 386 449
Email: Web:
Venue:
Maribyrnong Secondary College
River Street Maribyrnong
Melway Map 28 A11
Dates:Adjudicators: TBC
Saturday 2nd April – Saturday 9th April
Entry Fees:
Solo & Special Sections: $13 per section/style
Duo / Trio / Quad Sections: $6.00 per person/per section/style
Troupe Sections: $20.00 per troupe/per section/style
Championship Sections: $20 per section/style
Closing Date for Entries: 15th February 2016
NO late entries will be accepted
All entries to be sent on official entry form (or photocopy) by email or post with full payment to:
Postal address- Dancefest 2 The Righi Wyndham Vale 3024
Cheques to be made payable to: Dancefest- (No cash will be accepted)
Direct Deposit:Bank details – BENDIGO BANK- DANCEFEST
BSB—633 000 ACCT No—133 859 330
Please put Competitor’s name on deposit for reference.
If you email your entry form please write on it if you have paid by Direct Deposit
All enquiries after 5pm: Maree Phone:0438 136 199
Dancefest would like to announce that we have secured the services of“OnStage Media” for all your stage photos and DVD’s.
ENTRY TO THEATRE DRESSING ROOMS
To help all you fantastic Mum's, Dad’s, Grandparentsout there I understand that to support your children to compete comes at an extra cost of the entry fees to the venue per session.
I have introduced a$25 Admin fee for Soloist's only.
This will entitle the competitor to the following- 1x Program plus postage, Competitor Pass &
Entry for ONE PERSON to all sessions in the age group the competitor is performing in.
These passes will be dated and can only be used on the specified dates.
All other sessions/ age grouping the person will need to pay for entry to the venue. Competitors Pass PLUS a Pass for ONE Adult for all sessions for that age group. eg a competitor in 10 & Under 12yrs - Solo's will have ONE Pass to all sessions. As this age group can run over 3 - 4 sessions it is quite a saving. These passes will be dated so can only be used on specified dates.
All other audience members and will need to pay for entry into the Venue per session.Competitors Pass PLUS a Pass for ONE Adult for all sessions for that age group. eg a competitor in 10 & Under 12yrs - Solo's will have ONE Pass to all sessions. As this age group can run over 3 - 4 sessions it is quite a saving. These passes will be dated so can only be used on specified dates.
All other audience members and will need to pay for entry into the Venue per session., Competitors Pass PLUS a Pass for ONE Adult for all sessions for that age group. eg a competitor in 10 & Under 12yrs - Solo's will have ONE Pass to all sessions. As this age group can run over 3 - 4 sessions it is quite a saving. These passes will be dated so can only be used on specified dates.
All other audience members and will need to pay for entry into the Venue per session.
ONE SESSION:Adults$10Concession$8Child (4 -12yrs)$5
TWO SESSIONS:Adults$15Concession$13Child (4 - 12yrs)$5
ALL DAY:Adults$25Concession$20Child(4 - 12yrs)$5
ENTRY TO THE THEATRE & DRESSING ROOM MUST BE PAID FOR AT EACH SESSION, UNLESS YOU HAVE A PASS.
STRICTLY NO VIDEO OR PHOTOS TO BE TAKEN IN THE THEATRE
COMPETITORS ARE ADVISED TO ARRIVE AT LEAST 1 HOUR BEFORE YOUR SECTION AS THE COMPETITION MAY RUN EARLY.
ALL ADVERTISED START TIMES (AFTER MEAL BREAKS) WILL BE AHERED TO.
GENERAL RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. This competition is open to amateur performers only.
Teachers, Fulltime &Professional Dancers are eligible to enter Dancefest in “Unrestricted” sections.
2. Entries must be fully completed & accompanied with fees before they will be entered into the program.
3. The closing date for entries is 15th February 2016.Late entries WILL NOT be accepted.
The Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry.
4. The Adjudicator’s decision is final. Communication with the Adjudicator at any time during the competition by any person other than Organiser is not permitted. Anyone breaching this rule will be disqualified from the competition and will not receive a refund.
Any protest must be made within 30 minutes of the section finishing and a fee of $20 to be paid.
The Organiser reserves the right to appoint a substitute Adjudicator if necessary. Please note all Adjudicators are selected for their expertise in the performing arts field.
5. Novice applies to competitors who have not won 1st 2nd or 3rd prize in any competition in the style they enter prior to the closing date.
Age of competitor to be taken as at 1st January 2016, Duos/Trios & Troupes must dance at age of eldest competitor
6. Competitors are not entitled to a refund of fee/s in cases of non-appearance in any section or disqualification.
7. Competitors must perform the work of the school whose name appears on the entry form and must not have received tuition from any Adjudicator for a period of 3 months prior to this competition.
If a competitor is a student at more than one school, all school must be stated on the entry form.If you do dance at more than one school you are only eligible to enter under ONE school.
Competitors may appear only once in any section or age group including Duos/Trios and Troupes.
8.No rehearsal is permitted on stage. A competitor who leaves the stage before completing their presentation may reappear at the end of the section for a crit only. Only competitors and teachers are allowed side stage.
The front curtain will not be used for solo or duo/trio sections.
A curtain will be used for ALL TROUPE & DEMI CHARACTER sections.
9. Time limits will be strictly enforced. The time of the item will be taken when the music commences until the competitor leaves the stage.
MAXIMUM Time Limits:
Solo Sections3 minutes.Improvisation1.5 minutes
Duo /Trio Sections 3 minutes.Troupe Sections4 minutes.
Song & Dance/Tap4 minutesOwn Choreography1.5 minutes
10.Performances should be designed to be safe for the performer, audience and theatre and be family friendly.
Rosin is permitted tobe used on stage, but to be provided by the individual or teacher, you must provide your own container NO Rosin to be spread on the floor in either side stage or Dressing area.
Competitors dance completely at their own risk and are therefore responsible for insuring themselvesagainst personal injury arising out of participation in the competition.
In the event of an accident or illness, an ambulance may be called, any associated cost incurred will be charged to the parent. Ambulance subscription is recommended.
11. Cameras or recording equipment will not be permitted in the auditorium withthe exception of the video and photo personnel hired by Dancefest.
Any offender will be requested to leave the audience and deletecopied sound/vision.
ALSO WE HAVE A NUMBER OF MALE DANCE TEACHERS WHO HAVE ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION AND ARE PERMITTED IN THE DRESSING ROOMS, IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS WHEN CHANGING COMPETITORS PLEASE ASK FOR THEM TO STEP OUT OF THE ROOM.
12.Competitors in Troupes must show identification pertaining to their school on request.
When Troupe sections are on NO competitors are permitted in the Theatre. Seats will be reserved forpaying patrons. All audience members must have an armband to gain access to the theatre.
13. The Organiser reserves the right to join any sections where insufficient entries are received. Also sections may be split as deemed appropriate. Where only one competitor presents they will be adjudicated to such standard as the Adjudicator deems appropriate.
14.PROPS: Please note: Props are permitted, but due to the size of the stage & side stage area only Small props are permitted. This request has been made by both the Organiser and the Venue. You must have someone organised to move your props on & off the stage. Props must be removed from the stage area immediately after item/ section is finished.
15. COMPETITORS ARE REQUIRED TO BOOK IN AT THE BOOKING IN TABLE LOCATED IN THE FOYER AREA AT LEAST 45 MINUTES BEFORE THEIR SECTION COMMENCES.
16. MUSIC: A Technical personwill be available to play music, ALL MUSIC IS PLAYED FROM THE Bio Box in the theatre.Due to copyright laws – all dancers must have the permission of the choreographingteacher to perform dance/s & have permission to use all music. Dancefest will not be liable for any copyright infringements.
In accordance with federal statutes, competitors must use original material or have permission from the relevant owners of copyright. Dancefest will not be held responsible for any copyright infringements,nor for lost property/uncollected CDs.
Music with shoe tapping beats in any Tap section is prohibited.
PLEASE NOTE: CD’s ONLY. DO NOT USE CD-RW. WE DO HAVE THE FACILITIES TO PLAY MUSIC FROM AN IPOD OR IPHONE BUT THEY MUST BE CUED AND THE DEVICE MUST BE UNLOCKED.
There must only be one track on each CD. To avoid any problems with volume please ensure that each recording is of high quality and there are no scratches & finger prints as this may lead to problems playing them. The Volume of the music is controlled by the Technical Staff (not side stage).
17. We will not have a canteen operating so therefore urge all Teachers to inform their students to pack food & drinks. We will have coffee,bottles of water, fruit and snacks for sale.
PLEASE NOTE- NO FOOD OR DRINKS ARE PERMITTED IN THE AUDITORIUM.
ALSO THERE IS TO BE NO SMOKING ON THE SCHOOL GROUNDS.
18. Any protest must be made in writing, along with a fee of $20 signed by the protestor and lodged with the Organiser within 30 minutes of the completion of the section. In the case of the protest not being upheld, the fee will be forfeited. The decision of the Organiser of Dancefest will be final on all matters.
A brief explanation of Sections:
- Hip Hop: a routine that utilizes Hip Hop/ Breakdance movements, be aware of the language in some Hip Hop songse.g.: Movie Step Up
- Tap Solo: Any style or tempo of tap permitted. Lyrics are permitted. No Tap beats permitted.
- Jazz: A routine using jazz technique, with such moves as kicks, splits, isolations etc. Teachers please keep the use of acrobatics & tricks to a minimum.
- Musical Theatre: A jazz routine that must be performed to music from a Broadway musical or Musical Movie such as Disney, the music does not have to be the original sound track.
- Neo Classical: Shows the musicality of the music, must include Classical steps and Ballet technique.
- Classical Ballet: Competitor must wear a tutu, Ballet shoes or Pointe shoes depending on the competitor’s level.
- Demi Character: Competitor must tell the story clearly, must include Classical steps and Ballet technique
- Lyrical: Shows emotion through dance movement routines and must demonstrate balance, flexibility and control and will usually be a dance that is describing the words of a song through the movements.
- Contemporary: Must be of contemporary style. Unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction are often used
- Acrobatic: A routine which must contain acrobatic/gymnastic passes, walkovers, etc. Definite choreography should be used to blend Acro tricks into routine. .
- Song & Dance/ Tap: Routine that must contain 50% Singing &50%Jazz/Tap dance.
TROUPE SECTIONS- $20 per Troupe/ Section
PLEASE NOTE TROUPES MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 5 MEMBERS
ALL ENTRIES MUST HAVE A FULL LIST OF TROUPE MEMBERS
NAMES AND D.O.B ATTACHED.
Prizes: 1st Trophy to Winning school 1st, 2nd, 3rd & HM Ribbons to each Troupe member
UNDER 6 YearsUNDER 8 Years
1 Jazz or Musical Theatre 6. Jazz or Musical Theatre
2.Tap 7. Tap
3.Song & Dance / Tap 8.Song & Dance / Tap
4.Ballet – Any style 9.Neo Classical
5.Hip Hop10.Lyrical
11. Contemporary
12.Classical
13.Hip Hop
UNDER 10 YearsUNDER 12 Years
14.Jazz or Musical Theatre22. Jazz or Musical Theatre
15.Tap23.Tap
16.Song & Dance/Tap24.Song & Dance/Tap
17.Neo Classical 25.Neo Classical
18.Lyrical26.Lyrical
19.Contemporary27.Contemporary
20.Classical28.Classical
21.Hip Hop29.Hip Hop
UNDER 14 YearsUNDER 16 Years
30.Jazz39. Jazz
31. Musical Theatre40.Musical Theatre
32.Tap41.Tap
33.Song & Dance/Tap42.Song & Dance/Tap
34.Neo Classical 43.Neo Classical
35.Lyrical44.Lyrical
36.Contemporary45.Contemporary
37.Classical46.Classical
38.Hip Hop47.Hip Hop
16Years & OverOPEN – UN RESTRICTED
48.Jazz57. Jazz
49.Musical Theatre58.Musical Theatre
50.Tap59.Tap
51.Song & Dance/ Tap60.Song & Dance / Tap
52.Neo Classical61.Neo Classical
53.Lyrical62.Lyrical
54.Contemporary63.Contemporary
55.Classical64.Classical
56.Hip Hop65.Hip Hop
DUO / TRIO SECTIONS- $6 per Competitor/ Section
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd & HM Ribbons to each Competitor
UNDER 6 YearsUNDER 8 Years
66.Jazz or Musical Theatre71.Jazz or Musical Theatre
67.Tap72. Tap
68.Song & Dance /Tap73.Song & Dance / Tap
69.Ballet – Any style74.Neo Classical
70. Hip Hop75.Lyrical
76.Contemporary
77.Classical
78.Hip Hop
UNDER 10 YearsUNDER 12 Years
79.Jazz or Musical Theatre87.Jazz
80.Tap88Musical Theatre
81.Song & Tap/Dance89.Tap
82.Neo Classical90.Song & Dance/Tap
83.Lyrical91.Neo Classical
84. Contemporary92.Lyrical
85.Classical y93.Contemporary
86.Hip Hop94.Classical
95.Hip Hop
UNDER 14 YearsUNDER 16 Years
96.Jazz 105.Jazz
97. Musical Theatre 106.Musical Theatre
98. Tap107.Tap
99.Song & Dance/Tap108.Song & Dance/Tap
100. Neo Classical 109.Neo Classical
101. Lyrical110.Lyrical
102.Contemporary111. Contemporary
103.Classical112. Classical
104.Hip Hop113. Hip Hop
OPEN AGEOPEN AGE - UNRESTRICTED
114.Jazz123 Jazz
115. Musical Theatre124 Musical Theatre
116.Tap125 Tap
117.Song & Dance/Tap126 Song & Dance / Tap
118. Neo Classical127 Neo Classical
119. Lyrical128 Lyrical
120.Contemporary129 Contemporary
121.Classical130 Classical
122.Hip Hop131 Hip Hop
SOLO SECTIONS - $13 per Section
Please state on entry form if competitor is Novice or Open.Prizes: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Ribbon HM: Ribbon
4 YEARS & UNDER- UNDER 6YEARS
No Novice or Open in this age groupNo Novice or Open in this age group
132.Jazz / Musical Theatre137.Jazz / Musical Theatre
133.Tap138.Tap
134.Song & Dance/ Tap139.Song & Dance/ Tap
135. Ballet – Any style140.Ballet – Any style
136.Hip Hop141.Hip Hop
6 & UNDER 8 Years8 & UNDER 10 Years
142.JazzMusical Theatre153.Jazz
143.Musical Theatre154.Musical Theatre
144. Tap155.Tap
145. Song & Dance156.Song & Dance
146.Song & Tap157.Song & Tap
147.Neo Classical158.Neo Classical
148.Lyrical159.Lyrical
149.Contemporary160.Contemporary
150.Classical161.Classical
151.Demi Character162.Demi Character
152. Hip Hop163.Hip Hop
10 & UNDER 12 Years12 & UNDER 14 Years
164.Jazz 175.Jazz
165. Musical Theatre176.Musical Theatre
166.Tap177.Tap
167.Song & Dance178.Song & Dance
168.Song & Tap179.Song & Tap
169.Neo Classical 180.Neo Classical
170.Lyrical181.Lyrical
171.Contemporary182.Contemporary
172.Classical183.Classical
173.Demi Character184.Demi Character
174.Hip Hop185.Hip Hop
14 & UNDER 16 YearsOPEN AGEOPEN AGE - UNRESTRICTED
186.Jazz 197.Jazz208. Jazz
187.Musical Theatre198.Musical Theatre209. Musical Theatre
188.Tap199.Tap210. Tap
189.Song & Dance200.Song & Dance211. Song & Dance
190.Song & Tap201.Song & Tap212. Song & Tap
191.Neo Classical 202.Neo Classical213. Neo Classical
192.Lyrical203.Lyrical214. Lyrical
193.Contemporary204.Contemporary215. Contemporary
194.Classical205.Classical216. Classical
195.Demi Character206.Demi Character217. Demi Character
196.Hip Hop207.Hip Hop218. Hip Hop
SPECIAL SECTIONS ENTRY FEE $13 PER ENTRY
JAZZ IMPROVISATION – Solo onlyACRO- Solo or Duo/Trio/Quad
NO COSTUME REQUIRED–
Females- Plain leotard/Crop Top, Stockings/ Leggings. Costume permitted
Males- Black Top & Pants
Jazz Improvisation 01Under 14yrsAcro 01Under 14yrs
Jazz Improvisation02Over 14yrsAcro 02 Over 14yrs
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OWN CHOREOGRAPHY- Max time 1.5 minutes
Must be 100% student produced, no teacher assistance, may be solo / duo/trio / quad
Females- Plain leotard/Crop Top, Stockings or Leggings. Males- Black Top & Pants
JAZZ BALLET – Any style
Jazz Own Chore 01 Under14yrs Ballet Own Chore 01Under14yrs
Jazz Own Chore 02 Over 14yrs Ballet Own Chore 02 Over 14yrs
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CHAMPIONSHIP SECTIONSENTRY FEE $20 per section
Max Time 3minutes. Must not be a repeated dance
Prizes:1st Trophy2nd Trophy3rd Trophy
To qualify for Championships the competitor must compete in ONE OPEN section—
(Jazz for Jazz Championship, Tap for Tap Championship, Ballet for Ballet Championship
PLUS ONE other section)
CLASSICAL BALLET CHAMPIONSHIP-
ONE DANCE ONLY.
JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIPCOMPETITORS MUST WEAR A TUTU
Jazz Champ01Under 14yrsBallet Champ 02Under 14yrs
Jazz Champ 03Over 14yrsBallet Champ 03 Over 14yrs
TAP CHAMPIONSHIP
Tap Champ 02Under 14yrs
Tap Champ 03Over 14yrs
SOLO ENTRY FORM
DIRECT DEPOSITOR CHEQUE
PAYMENTS BY DIRECT DEPOSIT – Please put Competitors Full Name on payment.
SECTION No / NAME OF SECTION &NAME OF SONG/ MUSIC / AGE GROUP / / NOVICE / OPEN / ENTRY FEE
Example
175 / Tap solo- “I can do That” / 6 & Under 8yrs / Novice / $13
CLOSING DATE: 15th February 2016 / ADMINISTRATION FEE – includes:
Program/ Postage, Competitor pass, ONE PASS for use by ONE person for the Age group of Competitor.
$25.00 per Competitor
Competitors Name: / DOB:
Dance School: / TOTAL PAID:
ACCOUNT NAME: Dancefest BSB: 633 000 ACCOUNT No: 133 859 330
All Entries must be accompanied by proof of payment if made directly into bank account.
Entry Forms can be Emailed – or mailed to Postal address 2 The Righi Wyndham Vale Vic 3024
ADDITIONALINFORMATION:
ADDRESS: For program to be mailed:
______
EMAIL:For running order:
______
PHONE: ______
DANCE SCHOOL INFORMATION:
ADDRESS:
______
EMAIL:
______
PHONE: ______
CONSENT: I have read & understand and I agree to abide by the Rules & Conditions of Dancefest(Sign)…………………………......
DUO/ TRIO/QUAD ENTRY FORM
DIRECT DEPOSITOR CHEQUE
PAYMENTS BY DIRECT DEPOSIT – Please put Competitors Full Name as a reference.
SECTION No / NAME OF SECTION &NAME OF SONG/ MUSIC / AGE GROUP / / NOVICE / OPEN / ENTRY FEE
Example
66 / Jazz/ Musical Theatre / Under 6yrs / $6 per person
CLOSING DATE: 15th February 2016 / ADMINISTRATION FEE – includes:
Program/ Postage, Competitor pass
If Competitors are also doing solo’s NO admin fee is required.
$15.00
Dance School: / LATE ENTRY FEE (if applicable)
TOTAL PAID
ACCOUNT NAME: Dancefest BSB: 633 000 ACCOUNT No: 133 859 330
All Entries must be accompanied by proof of payment if made directly into bank account.
Entry Forms can be Emailed – or mailed to 2 The Righi Wyndham Vale Vic 3024
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
COMPETITOR 1:COMPETITOR 2:
NAME: NAME:
ADDRESS:
______ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
______EMAIL:
PHONE: ______PHONE:
COMPETITOR 3:COMPETITOR 4: