CLASSICAL DANCE
For information contact the Captains: Lisa Cowling 250-493-7898 or Lorna Bull 250-492-4059
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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Check Scholarship Page for Scholarship requirements and other available awards.
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 in 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 8 dancers, a Large Group: 9 to 15 dancers and an Extra Large Group: 16 or 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.
Abstract Ballet: Any combination of ballet or contemporary technique may be used. May be on Pointe or 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.
Classical Interpretive: 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.
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.
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.
Revised: November 2009