CLASSICAL DANCE and MODERN DANCE
2012 Dates: April 14, 15, 16, 17
For information contact the Captain: Danica Venables - 778-516-0909
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It is the responsibility of competitors and teachers to follow the Rules & Regulations of the Festival. Entries are the responsibility of competitors and teachers. Errors or omissions are not the responsibility of the Festival. All disciplines run at the discretion of the Festival, dependent on sufficient entries. These rules apply to Penticton Festival only – Provincial Rules vary.
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1. We regret that special lighting is not possible.
2. Studios are requested to arrange for someone to play competitors’ music. Please label music with the competitor’s name and any specific instructions. The Festival will supply sound equipment, CD player.
3. Time limit for dancers is 3 minutes maximum for solos, 5 minutes maximum for duos and trios and 10 minutes maximum for groups and production numbers.
4. Stage will be marked for centre and quarter points. No other markings are permitted.
5. The same competitor may not enter first place entries from our previous festivals again.
6. Any dancer who leaves the stage during a performance shall be allowed one re-start for adjudication only. If the competitor is not at fault ie. failure of music or lighting, etc. the repeat performance will be adjudicated and marked as usual.
7. Trio and group, class age is determined by adding all ages together and dividing by the number in the group.
8. Duos are entered by the age of the older competitor.
9. Duos, trios, and groups are to be submitted on one entry form, with all names and ages listed and accompanied by the full entry fee. Only one member needs to do the online registration and list the other dancers, in the appropriate section. It is important not to list the original entrant as an additional dancer as well so you aren’t charged more, or put into the wrong class.
10. NON-COMPETITIVE – This replaces Recreational and Novice, for those dancers with limited training or experience - Adjudication Only, no placements will be awarded.
11. Small Group: 4 to 7 dancers, a Large Group: 8 & more dancers.
12. No person may compete in 2 different entries in the same class. This includes GROUP DANCES.
13. Changes of class are not permitted during the Festival, except at the discretion of the captains.
14. Geographic area rule for Dance section only: Participants must live and train within the geographical boundaries stipulated in the General Rules and Regulations.
15 Provincial Rules – Check our rules for qualifying for Provincials.
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Dance Entry Fees
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Solo Class/Workshops
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$ 16.00
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per solo
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Duet, Trio
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$ 9.00
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per person
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Groups - 4 or More
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$ 6.00
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per person
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CLASSICAL DANCE
Ballet Demi-Pointe: Classical technique, in soft shoes. One hand-held prop may be used if integral to the dance. No Lyrics Allowed.
Ballet Pointe: Classical technique, in Pointe shoes. One hand-held prop may be used if integral to the dance. No Lyrics Allowed.
Interpretive Ballet: Any ballet technique may be used as long as the body is the medium of expression and interpretation of the music in order to portray an intangible thought, mood, real or imaginary. This form should express an idea, but not a story. No props permitted. Music with lyrics may be used. Be aware that BC Provincials does not allow lyrics.
Contemporary Ballet: Any combination of ballet or contemporary technique may be used. May be on Pointeor off Pointe. Music with lyrics may be used. Be aware that BC Provincials does not allow lyrics.
Pas de Deux: Partnering by male and female dancers incorporating supported lifts and turns, using a classical based technique. Lyrics Allowed.
Demi-Character: Dancer must perform classical ballet technique from the waist down and character from the waist up. Props may be used providing they are an essential part of the dance. No Lyrics Allowed.
Character: Ballet technique with stylized movement. Whole body portrays a specific character. Props may be used providing they are an essential part of the dance. No Lyrics Allowed.
Character - National: A choreographed dance which portrays the traditional style of a specific country with or without the use of mime or props. Vocal and instrumental arrangements permitted.
National: Folk dancing, which portrays the traditional style of a specific country. Instrumental and vocal arrangements permitted.
Junior Choreography: This category is intended for young/student choreographers. Performance may be a solo, duo or group number. The choreographer may participate in the dance. This category is not counted in solo and duo limits, as the student can perform another piece of the same classification/age group (i.e., Jazz solo). Dancers wanting feedback on their choreography should be encouraged to enter in this category, or may enter the respective category (i.e., Ballet duo) and receive adjudication on performance only.
- Adjudication will be based on notes, choreography, and performance.
- Choreography notes (1 copy) are required for the Junior Choreography category. They must be received at the Stage Table (sign in table), prior to the commencement of the first session of the day. They can be posted in advance, but they must be post-marked April 1 or earlier. Any notes received after the commencement of the first session or post-marked after April 1 will be for adjudicaton only.
Choreography notes (point form) to include:
- Inspiration
- Reason for costuming choice
- Reason for music choice
- Movements and counts must be written out for the entire piece
The Registration Program Will Automatically Create These Groupings:
6 years and under
8 years and under
10 years and under
12 years and under
14 years and under
15 years
16 years and over
Workshop Classes (Ballet and Modern): Open to ALL dancers who meet age requirements. Dancers wishing to qualify for Provincial representation MUST take part. If registering for the workshop online please send in $16 only as the late fee does not apply. Late sign up in person will be allowed for a $25.00 fee, as long as there is room in the class.
Ages for Classical Workshops are Junior, 10-12 years, Intermediate, 13-15 years and Senior, 16-20 years old.
Dress Code for Workshop Classes
Participant’s grooming is important and will be noted, please dress according to the guidelines set out below. Absolutely no belts, trims, jewellery, leg warmers, etc. are permitted.
Ballet – Females: Pink tights, dark, solid-coloured leotard, pink ballet slippers. Hair in a classic bun.
Ballet – Males: Dark tights or fitted shorts and a solid-coloured shirt or solid-coloured leotard, ballet slippers. Hair neatly groomed.
MODERN DANCE
Modern Dance: A stylized dance form with a foundation in technically-based disciplines such as Duncan, Graham, Ailey, Horton, etc. Dance that rejects the limitations of classical ballet and which favours movement derived from the expression of inner feeling, free dance, contraction and release, fall and recovery, and dynamism.
Contemporary Interpretive: Free movement of dance encompassing various dance disciplines-a constantly evolving style of movement.
Junior Choreography: This category is intended for young choreographers. Performance may be a solo, duo or group number. The choreographer may participate in the dance. This category is not counted in solo and duo limits, as the student can perform another piece of the same classification/age group (i.e., Jazz solo). Dancers wanting feedback on their choreography should be encouraged to enter in this category, or may enter the respective category (i.e., Ballet duo) and receive adjudication on performance only.
- Adjudication will be based on notes, choreography, and performance.
- Choreography notes (1 copy) are required for the Junior Choreography category. They must be received at the Stage Table (sign in table), prior to the commencement of the first session of the day. They can be posted in advance, but they must be post-marked April 1 or earlier. Any notes received after the commencement of the first session or post-marked after April 1 will be for adjudicaton only.
Choreography notes (point form) to include:
Please enter the above categories as Solo, Duo, Trio, Small Group, or Large Group.
The Registration Program Will Automatically Create These Groupings:
12 years and under
14 years and under
15 years
16 years and over
Workshop Classes (Ballet and Modern): Open to ALL dancers who meet age requirements. Dancers wishing to qualify for Provincial representation MUST take part. If registering for the workshop please send in $16 only as the late fee does not apply. Late signup in person will be allowed for a $25.00 fee, as long as there is room in the class.
Ages for Classical Workshops are Junior, 10-12 years, Intermediate, 13-15 years and Senior, 16-20 years old.
Dress Code for Workshop Classes
Participant’s grooming is important and will be noted, please dress according to the guidelines set out below. Absolutely no belts, trims, jewellery, leg warmers, etc. are permitted.
Modern – May wear any of the following: Dark, solid colour bodysuit, tights, close fitting shorts, Capri’s, jazz pants. Solid, dark colour close fitting tops. Hair neatly groomed. Kneepads may be worn. No sweat pants/shirts.
Revised: November 2011