STAGE DANCE
2012 Dates: April 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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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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 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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STAGE DANCE
Jazz: Using Jazz style, technique and music. No lip syncing allowed.
Tap: Shoes with taps. Rhythm through footwork, style and presentation. No singing by performers. Taps must be covered while in the auditorium. No lip syncing allowed.
Lyrical: Interprets a mood or feeling using a jazz based technique and style, music with or without voice, or voice only. No lip syncing allowed.
Song and Dance: Routine suitable for a modern stage production. No vocals allowed on music track. If the performance is predominantly of a vocal nature, please enter in the Vocal section. Performance should be 50% dance, 50% voice. Please state with or without props or taps.
Street Dance: Includes hip hop, street dance/jazz, break dancing, stomp, funk, etc. No lip syncing allowed.
Variety: Dance suited to a stage production, review, cabaret, etc. Must be entertaining and diversified in movement. Lip syncing is permitted. Must contain a minimum of 50% dancing. Please state with or without props or taps.
Production Number: Groups only. Maximum 10 minutes. Encompasses more than one variety of dance, song and theatre styles.
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 and choreography.
- 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
Please enter the above categories as Solo, Duo, Trio, Small Group, Large Group or Extra Large Group.
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 (Jazz and Tap): Open to ALL dancers who meet age requirements. Dancers wishing to qualify for Provincial representation MUST TAKE BOTH. If registering for the workshops please send in $16 only per entry 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 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. 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