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47th Annual Competitions
Syllabus
24 to 26 July 2015
Capitaine Bougainville Theatre, Forum North, Whangarei
Adjudicators
Jazz & Tap: Shannon Shore
Ballet & Contemporary: T BA
Affiliated to Performing Arts Competitions
Association of New Zealand (Inc)
Entries close: Friday 22 May 2015
Late entries accepted until Friday 29 May but incur $10 late fee
COMPETITIONS COMMITTEE
SUBMIT ENTRIES
P h i lli p a T a ylor Convenor
pl.nf.taylor@xtra.co.nz
Entries forms are available on our website:
www.northlandballetanddance.nz
• Type your details in the fields on the entry form, click the
Submit button. Click Print Form to print a copy.
• Save the form your computer, fill it out then email to us as an
attachment
• Print the entry form and write your details then post to us.
09 432 8478
Trophy Secretary
S h a r on S c ott
sms@igrin.co.nz
021 213 4067
ENTRY FEES
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S olos : $5.00 per item
D uos : $7.50 per item
T r i os : $9.00 per item
T a p C h a m p i on s h i p : $7.50
B a lle t V a r i a ti on : $7.50
N a ti on a l Y oun g P e r f or m e r : $20
G r oup s : $2.50 per dancer
• A d m i n i s tr a ti on f e e s :
$7 per person or $12 per family
$10 per school
• P r og r a m m e s : $5 each - order with competition entry
• S p on s or s h i p : $15 per class
M E M B E R S H I P F E E S : $20 Single $30 Double
D O O R
F E E S
• W e e k e n d P a s s $25 per person
• D a y P a s s $10 per person
• A d ults (15 years & over) $5 per session
PAYMENTS
Can be made by either:
• I n te r n e t b a n k i n g direct to our bank account. Please use the
initial and surname of competitor in reference field.
N or th la n d B a lle t & D a n c e I n c
A S B B a n k W h a n g a r e i 12- 3 09 9 - 026443 9 - 00
• C h e q ue made payable to:
Northland Ballet and Dance Inc.
P le a s e N ote : Entry is accepted only when entry form and full
payment is received and matched.
LIMITED NUMBER OF ENTRIES
Entries for this competition will be accepted until the programme
is full in relation to time allowance for the weekend or the entry
closing date, whichever comes first.
TROPHIES
Please return all trophies won last year, professionally engraved
and cleaned by Friday 12 June 2015
Please deliver trophies to either:
Ann-Marie Petty-O’Shea,
Whangarei Central Library, 5 Rust Ave, Whangarei 0110
OR
Northland Ballet & Dance Inc., PO Box 1680, Whangarei 0140.
P le a s e n ote : Entries will be accepted for this year’s competitio
only with the return of all trophies won last year.
NORTHLAND BALLET & DANCE COMMITTEE
President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
PR & Promotions:
Fundraising Coordinator:
Trophy Secretary:
Committee members:
Noelene Brown
Phillipa Taylor
Deb Massey
Teresa Carrick
Ann-Marie Petty-O’Shea
Dale Kent-Smith
Sharon Scott
Carlene Paki-Taare, Jayne McKenzie,
Mary Evans and Scott Pryor
CONTACT US
Postal Address: PO Box 1680 Whangarei 0140
Email Address: northlandballetanddance@gmail.com
Website : www.northlandballetanddance.nz
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47th Annual Competitions Syllabus
24 to 26 July 2015
COMPETITION RULES
1 E N T R IE S
a ) The submission of any entry by or on behalf of any person implies the
acceptance of the competition rules as laid down in this syllabus and of any
other conditions attached to any specified class therein.
b ) Entries are accepted at the discretion of the committee.
c ) Fees are to be paid in full at the time of entry. Payment can be made by:
• Cheque made payable to Northland Ballet & Dance Inc.
• Via internet banking to Northland Ballet & Dance Inc.
ASB Bank Whangarei 12-3099-0264439-00.
d ) N o la te e n tr i e s w i ll b e a c c e p te d . No telephone or fax entries will be accepted.
e ) Please state dance teacher’s phone number and email address on entry.
f ) No person will be permitted to enter more than once in any one solo class.
g ) Duo and Trio competitors may enter twice, but only once with the same partner.
2 E L IG IB IL IT Y
a ) N or th la n d R e s i d e n ts : These competitions are open to Northland Residents
only. Northland boundaries are as defined by the Northland Regional Council.
Tertiary and boarding students living outside the district whose families are
resident in Northland are eligible.
b ) A m a te ur S ta tus : These competitions are for amateur competitors.
Students or teachers earning income of $5,000 gross or more per year by
using their dance talents are not eligible for these competitions.
An exception is allowed for the ‘Anything Goes’ Class only.
c ) C om p e ti tor s : Any competitor who is, or has been taught by the Adjudicator of
that section during the two years preceding the date of the competitions
cannot compete in that section.
d ) A g e : Age limits will be taken at the date of the commencement of the
competition. Birth date details are to be entered on the competitions entry form.
3 C L A S S E S : The Competitions Committee reserves the right to divide classes,
combine small classes or cancel classes. Entry fees will be refunded if the
class is cancelled by the committee.
4 C O M B I N E D C L A S S E S : In combined age group classes where there is more
than 1 trophy, the top placing for the age group will receive a trophy.
5 R E S T R I C T E D C L A S S E S : Only Competitors who have not won in a similar
class (Tap, Modern Jazz, and Classical), in any competition prior to the
commencement of the competitions may dance a Restricted class.
6 C H A M P I O N S H I P S : To be eligible to enter in the Championship
competitors must have placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a Tap Open or Restricted
class. Competitors must also have entered and danced in their age class solo.
7 N A T I O N A L C H A R A C T E R D A N C E S : Dances entered into these classes are
to be constructive Character National dances in keeping with a registered
ballet syllabus.
8 T I T L E S : Titles are required for Barefoot, National Character, Demi-Character,
Classical Variation, Song & Dance, and Group Classes.
For title changes or if title is not decided at time of entry, please advise the
Competitions Committee of dance titles b e f or e the competitions begin.
9 T I M E L I M I T S : Exceeding these time limits could result in disqualification.
S olos : Under 10 years: 2 minutes max
10 & under 12 years: 3 minutes max
12 years & over: 4 minutes max
D uos & T r i os : Under 12 years: 3 minutes max
12 years & over: 4 minutes max
Time limit based on the eldest competitor
G r oup s : 5 minutes max.
10 G R O U P S : A group consists of four or more dancers.
Minimum 4 – Maximum 25. Competitors may dance more than once per
class in this section; however teachers may enter the same group only once.
Group competitors may dance more than once but no more than three times
per class.
11 R E P L A C E M E N T S : In the event of sickness, a competitor dancing in duos,
trios or groups may be replaced before the beginning of the session by a
bona fide competitor in the Competitions. Please advise the Competitions
Committee b e f or e the beginning of the session.
12 O R D E R O F P E R F O R M A N C E : Competitor’s names will appear in the
programme in the order in which they will compete. All competitors are to be
backstage or near vicinity at the time of the commencement of their class.
Those not present when called upon shall, at the discretion of the
Competitions Committee forfeit their right to compete in that class.
13 S E C O N D A T T E M P T S : Second attempts may be permitted at the discretion of
the Adjudicator.
14 E R R O R S : Please notify the Competitions Committee of any errors in the
competitions programme before the competitions begin.
15 W I T H D R A W A L S : Please advise the Competitions Committee of any withdrawals before the commencement of the competitions.
16 M U S I C : Please record music onto CD’s. Each disc is to be clearly named and
delivered to the stage manager before commencement of the class.
The Adjudicator may take quality of sound reproduction into consideration.
P le a s e N ote : One CD per competitor per dance.
The Sound Operator is unable to cue CDs for other competitors or dance
classes that are recorded on the same CD.
17 A D JU D I C A T O R : No communication by teachers, competitors or other
interested parties, with the adjudicator is permitted. The Competitions
Committee reserves the right to disqualify a competitor for any breach of this rule.
18 R E H E A R S A L S : Rehearsals on stage are not permitted at any time, including
meal breaks, except in special circumstances and then only with the
permission of either the Competitions Committee or Stage Manager.
19 C U R T A I N S a n d S T A G E L I G H T I N G : Curtains and dimming of stage lights may
be used for Groups and Troupes only.
20 F I L M I N G : Generally, a competitor may arrange for their performance to be
recorded by an audience member. In no circumstances may you record, on
any device, another performer without their permission.
Flash photography is not permitted d ur i n g an item.
Please use tripods with consideration for the audience and the adjudicator’s
view is not obscured. The Adjudicator’s verbal summary comments are n ot to
b e r e c or d e d by any means.
21 T R O P H I E S : All trophies held by the competitors from last year are to be
returned by the date stated in this syllabus. They are to be professionally
engraved at competitors’ expense and cleaned prior to being returned.
Competitors will be invoiced the costs of repairing trophies that are returned in
poor condition or damaged.
Entries for the current competitions will not be accepted until all trophies held
by a competitor are returned.
22 A G G R E G R A T E T R O P H I E S : To win an aggregate trophy the Competitor is to
compete in all required classes and earn the highest sum of points for 1st, 2nd
or 3rd placings awarded by the Adjudicator:
First Place - 5 Points; Second Place - 3 Points; Third Place - 1 Point
When placings are tied, the total of nine points is re-allocated as follows:
1st Place Tie - First Equal: 4 Points each; Third: 1 Point.
2nd Place Tie - First: 5 Points; Second Equal: 2 Points each.
3rd Place Tie - First: 5 Points; Second: 3 Points; Third Equal: ½ point each.
23 P R O T E S T S : To enter a protest Competitors are required to submit in writing the
grounds upon which the protest is based plus $20 (twenty dollars) fee to the
Secretary of NB&D Inc. before the end of the competitions.
Should the protest, upon investigation by the Competitions Committee be
deemed frivolous or unfounded, the fee shall be forfeited.
The decision of the Competitions Committee is final.
24 P E R S O N A L R I S K :
a ) All competitors compete at their own risk and the Society accepts no
responsibility for any accidents or mishaps and on th e s e c on d i ti on s on ly are
entries accepted.
b ) The Society and volunteers helping with the event will not accept responsibility
for the supervision of children.
25 P R I V A C Y D I S C L A I M E R : This application form collects personal information
about you.
a ) This information is collected for the purpose of registering you and determining
your eligibility for the classes you have entered in Northland Ballet & Dance
Inc’s (NB&D) competitions.
b ) This information will form part of the competitions programme and is available
to the Committee of NB&D. It may also be used to inform you about services
and events offered or recommended by NB&D and opportunities to support
NB&D’s work.
c ) You have the right of access to and correction of this information subject to the
provisions of the Privacy Act 1993.
47th Annual Competitions Syllabus
24 to 26 July 2015
COMPETITION CLASSES
C la s s
A g e s
B A L L E T
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
Classical Ballet
Classical Ballet
Classical Ballet
Classical Ballet
Classical Ballet
Classical Ballet
Classical Ballet
7 years & under
8 years
9 years
10 years
11 years
12 & under 14 years
14 years & over
111
112
113
114
Classical Ballet Restricted
Classical Ballet Restricted
Classical Ballet Restricted
Classical Ballet Restricted
Under 8years
8 & under 10 years
10 & under 12 years
12 & over
121 Classical Ballet Impromptu
122 Classical Ballet Impromptu
Under 12 years
12 years & over
125 Classical Ballet Pointe
126 Classical Ballet Variation
12 years & over
12 years & over
127 Neo Classical Ballet
Open
131
132
133
134
Under 10 years
10 & under 12 years
12 & under 14 years
14 years & over
Classical or Poetic Barefoot
Classical or Poetic Barefoot
Classical or Poetic Barefoot
Classical or Poetic Barefoot
141 National Character
143 National Character
144 National Character
B A L L E T &
M O D E R N
Under 12 years
12 years & under 14 years
14 years & over
JA Z Z
151 Demi-Character – Ballet/Modern
153 Demi-Character – Ballet/Modern
154 Demi-Character – Ballet/Modern
C O N T E M P O R A R Y &
201
202
203
204
Contemporary
Contemporary
Contemporary
Contemporary
L Y R IC A L
Under 12 years
12 & under 14 years
4 years & over
Under 12 years
12 & under 14 years
14 & under 16 years
16 years & over
Under 12 years
12 years & over
221 Lyrical
222 Lyrical
223 Lyrical
Under 12 years
12 & under 14 years
14 years & over
JA Z Z
231
232
233
234
235
236
Modern Jazz
Modern Jazz
Modern Jazz
Modern Jazz
Modern Jazz
Modern Jazz
Under 8 years
8 & under 10 years
10 & under 12 years
12 & under 14 years
14 & under 16 years
16 years & over
241
242
243
244
Modern Jazz Restricted
Modern Jazz Restricted
Modern Jazz Restricted
Modern Jazz Restricted
Under 8 years
8 & under 10 years
10 & under 12 years
12 years & over
251 Modern Jazz Impromptu
252 Modern Jazz Impromptu
T A P
A g e s
301
302
303
304
305
Tap
Tap
Tap
Tap
Tap
Under 8 years
8 years & under 10 years
10 & under 12 years
12 & under 14 years
14 & over
311
312
313
314
Tap Restricted
Tap Restricted
Tap Restricted
Tap Restricted
Under 8 years
8 & under 10 years
10 & under 12 years
12 years & over
320 Tap Latin American & Tango
321 Tap Latin American & Tango
Under 12 years
12 years & over
330 Tap Waltz
331 Tap Waltz
Under 12 years
12 years & over
340 Slow Tap
341 Slow Tap
Under 12 years
12 years & Over
350 Tap Impromptu
351 Tap Impromptu
Under 12 years
12 years & over
360 Demi Character – Tap
361 Speed Tap
Open
Open
370 Tap Championship: Junior
371 Tap Championship: Intermediate
372 Tap Championship: Senior
Under 10 years
10 & under 14 years
14 years & over
O T H E R
211 Contemporary Impromptu
212 Contemporary Impromptu
M O D E R N
C la s s
Under 12 years
12 years & over
401
402
403
404
405
S O L O
C L A S S E S
First Time Solo Performer
Song & Dance
Musical Theatre
Acrobatic Dance
Hip Hop
Under 12 years
Open
Open
Open
Open
D U O S
410
411
412
413
414
415
Duo - Barefoot
Duo - Classical Ballet
Duo - Contemporary
Duo - Modern Jazz
Duo - Tap
Duo - Open (Not barefoot, classical ballet, contemporary, modern jazz, or tap)
T R IO S
420
421
422
423
424
Trio - Classical Ballet
Trio - Contemporary
Trio - Modern Jazz
Trio - Tap
Trio - Open (Not classical ballet, contemporary, modern jazz or tap)
G R O U P S
430
431
432
433
434
435
436
437
438
439
440
Group - Barefoot
Group - Classical Ballet
Group - Contemporary
Group - Lyrical
Group - Modern Jazz
Group - Tap
Group - National Character (registered ballet syllabus)
Group - National Open
Group - Musical Theatre
Group - Hip Hop
Group - Open (Not any of the above Group classes)
S P E C IA L C L A S S
450 Duo, Trio, Group – Anything goes - Adults
47th Annual Competitions Syllabus
24 to 26 July 2015
NATIONAL YOUNG PERFORMER AWARDS
The 2015 National Young Performer Awards will be held in Palmerston North, at the Regent on Broadway Theatre
hosted in conjunction with the Palmerston North Dance Assn on the weekend 16 to 18 October 2015.
The awards are operated on a two year cycle:
• October 2015: Orchestral Instruments, Modern Dance, Highland National Dance, Speech & Drama
• October 2016: Pianoforte, Ballet, Tap Dance, Vocal
Northland Ballet & Dance
Inc 2015 Nomination Class
This year will be offering nomination
class for Modern Dance.
CRITERIA FOR MODERN
DANCE
A . Competitors shall be 15 and under
21 years as at 1 October 2015
B . Each competitor shall perform in
three classes during the preliminary
round:
1. Modern/Jazz
2. Contemporary
3. Master Class – run by the Adjudicator.
No audience observation.
C . There shall be a maximum time limit of four minutes for each dance, taken from the beginning to the conclusion of
the music. A penalty of 5 marks will be imposed if the time limit is exceeded by 10 seconds or more.
D . There will be a semi-final of up to twelve competitors who will repeat either B1 or B2 at the discretion of the adjudicator. Competitors will be chosen based on their marks in the Preliminary round(s).
E . For the Final Award Concert six competitors will be recalled and shall repeat the item not performed at the semifinal.
F . Costumes, choreography & music should be appropriate to the age of both the competitors and suitable for a family
audience.
N B . Nomination of competitors by Societies should be based on classes B1 and B2 i.e. without the Master Class, but
may include an impromptu class, at the discretion of the society.
N B : A T T H E N A T I O N A L C O M P E T I T I O N Nominees in the Modern Dance section are required to include performance
copies of their music on CD when submitting their entry form, and a list of the titles and composer of the pieces.
SOCIETY NOMINATION
Each Society, which is a financial member of PACANZ, may nominate up to two competitors, who shall be selected by
the adjudicator, based on a performance as outlined in A, B1 and B2. The adjudicator will determine that a competitor
has displayed a sufficient standard of performance to competently represent that society at the National Finals.
The standard required will be at the absolute discretion of the adjudicator but will include:
• A demonstration of adequate preparation
• An authority of performance
• A performance with a level of maturity commensurate with a national final competition of this age group.
If the adjudicator considers that sufficient standard has NOT been reached by any competitor, then NO nomination will
be made.
The Nominating Society is responsible for paying part of the entry fee to the National Young Performer Awards, which
is $75.00 including GST.
The Nominee is responsible for paying their portion of the entry fee to the National Young Performer Awards, which is
$175.00 including GST.
47th Annual Competitions Syllabus
24 to 26 July 2015
QUALIFYING CLASSES : MODERN DANCE
WHANGAREI 24 to 26 JULY 2015
Northland Ballet & Dance Inc intends to offer nomination opportunities to Modern Dance
competitors who meet the criteria on the previous page.
The entry fee is $20.
ALL competitors in this class must enter and compete in TWO classes:
Modern/Jazz and Contemporary.
The purpose of the nomination class is to select a dancer or dancers who will be able to represent
Northland Ballet & Dance Inc at the national competition in Palmerston North in October 2015.
Candidates who are unable to fulfill this requirement are advised not to enter.
Parents/guardians of candidates are reminded of the financial commitments, particularly in regard to travel and
accommodation.In submitting your entry you have agreed to be available to compete at the National Final.
Any prize money awarded is intended to assist with your travel expenses.
P le a s e n ote : The National Young Performer nomination class won’t be held unless there are at least 2 competitors.
47th Annual Competitions Syllabus
24 to 26 July 2015
SPECIAL AWARDS TROPHIES
B A L L E T
M O D E R N
• S a r a h M a th e r s A g g r e g a te T r op h y: Under 12 years
To be eligible competitors must dance in all the following classes:
Classical, National Character, Barefoot & Demi-Character.
JA Z Z &
T A P
• W i ls on T r op h y: Modern Jazz and Tap. Adjudicators overall Choice.
• T a ylor F a m i ly E n te r ta i n m e n t T r op h y: Most entertaining item in Jazz
and Tap section – Group, Trio, Duo or Solo. Not necessarily a winner.
• A c k e r s A g g r e g a te T r op h y: 12 years & over
To be eligible competitors must dance in all the following classes:
Classical, National Character, Barefoot & Demi-Character and
Impromptu.
T A P
• B r i a r T a ylor A g g r e g a te C up : Under 12 years.
To be eligible competitors must dance in all the following classes:
Tap solo, Tap Waltz, Slow Tap and Tap Latin American & Tango.
• N i c ola Jon e s C up : Most promising Ballet dancer under 12 years.
• M a yo C up : Most promising Ballet dancer 12 years & over.
• M c C ulloug h T r op h y: Most outstanding performer in Ballet section.
• G i lli n g h a m F a m i ly A g g r e g a te T a p T r op h y: 12 years & over.
To be eligible competitors must dance in all the following classes:
Tap solo, Tap Waltz, Slow Tap, Tap Latin American & Tango and Tap
Impromptu
• S M a ug h a m
costume.
• A le x a n d e r W yli e B oyd T r op h y: Most promising Tap dancer under
12 years. Adjudicator Choice
• K r i s ti n O r r B a lle t T r op h y: Highest mark in Ballet under 10 years.
• Ji ll G i b s on T r op h y: Highest individual mark in Ballet.
C up : Most authentic National dance including music and
• W i ls on T r op h y: Ballet. Adjudicators overall Choice.
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• H e w i n g A w a r d : Most entertaining item in Ballet section – Group, Trio,
Duo or Solo. Not necessarily a winner.
T or r e s - C a r r i c k F a m i ly A w a r d . 14 years and over. Classical Ballet,
Pointe and Variation.
B A L L E T &
M O D E R N
• R or y T a ylor T r op h y: Most promising Tap dancer 12 years and over.
Adjudicator Choice.
•
M os t O uts ta n d i n g T a p D a n c e r . Adjudicator Choice.
• A n n - M a r i e T a p A w a r d : Highest mark in Tap section.
A L L S E C T IO N S
JA Z Z
• B od g e r C h a lle n g e C up : Best personality
• N or th e r n D a n c i n g A c a d e m y T r op h y: Best characterisation of a DemiCharacter.
• H e w i n g C up : Choreographic appeal in any section.
• S a r a h T r a s s V e r s a ti li ty T r op h y: Under 12 years
Most outstanding performer in Ballet, Tap and Modern/Contemporary.
• A n n - M a r i e C on te m p or a r y A w a r d : Highest mark in Contemporary and
Lyrical section.
• A i m e e & L i s a T r a s s V e r s a ti li ty T r op h y: 12 years & over
Most outstanding performer in Ballet, Tap and Modern/Contemporary.
•
C O N T E M P O R A R Y
P a ula T or r e s - L i p p i A w a r d 12 years and over. Barefoot, Contemporary
and Lyrical.
M O D E R N
JA Z Z &
C O N T E M P O R A R Y
• R os s F a m i ly T r op h y: Best personality: Modern Jazz, Contemporary.
Under 12 years. Not necessarily a winner.
M O D E R N
JA Z Z
• S M A C D a n c e S tud i o: Most promising Modern Jazz dancer under
12 years.
• S M A C D a n c e S tud i o: Most promising Modern Jazz dancer 12 years
& over.
• G uth r i e B ow r on T r op h y: Most outstanding performer in Modern Jazz
section – Junior: Under 10 years.
Adjudicator Choice. Not necessarily awarded.
• K ym m E d m on d s T r op h y: Most outstanding performer in Modern Jazz
section – Intermediate: 10 years & under 14 years.
Adjudicator Choice. Not necessarily awarded.
• P e tty- O ’ S h e a T r op h y: Most outstanding performer in Modern Jazz
section – Senior: 14 years & over.
Adjudicator Choice. Not necessarily awarded.
• A n n - M a r i e M od e r n Ja z
A w a r d : Highest mark in Modern Jazz section.
N A T IO N A L Y O U N G
P E R F O R M E R
N O M IN E E S
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E v a n s F a m i ly Y oun g P e r f or m e r T r op h y - Ballet
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B r i a r T a ylor Y oun g P e r f or m e r T r op h y - Tap and Modern Jazz