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2008 SYLLABUS

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DANCE SYLLABUS, MACARTHUR DISTRICT EISTEDDFOD, 2008.

Dates:
Troupes:  8 June  (Please note this is a Long Weekend 7/8/9)
Solos:  7,9,14,15,21 & 22 June

Venue
: Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
Beverley Road, Campbelltown.

1. All entries and enquiries should be forwarded to the Dance Convener, P.O. Box 899 Campbelltown N.S.W. 2560 Phone enquiries:
46 261398 / 0416261398
2.
FORMS: NB: Two  Forms are available Troupe Entry Form and Solo/Duo/Trio Form
2.1
Please separate Troupe and Solo entries
2.2  All Dates of Birth should be entered on Entry Form
Birth Certificate required with Entry Form if not already On File.
D.O.B. of Oldest competitor for Troupe Sections.
2.3  No competitor in a Troupe Section should be older than the age group entered as at 30th June, 2008
(eg: 12yrs & under-no dancers to be over 12 as at 30th June)

3. Adjudicator: TBA
4. DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIP of sections is gratefully received and will be printed in program if received before going to print.
5. Entry Fees:
Solo
Duo/Trio
Championships


All Troupes/Groups
MacPAS Ballet Award
$ 7
$ 8
$10 (jnr)
$12 (inter)
$15 (snr)
$15
$30

6. Time Limits:
Solo Dances
Duo/Trio Dances
Troupe Dances
Adult Amateur Section
3 minutes
3 minutes
5-5.5 minutes
5-5.5 minutes
7. Age Limits: Competitors may only compete in one age group in a solo section.
8. Pointe work is NOT permitted for age groups 11 years and under.
9.
CHAMPIONSHIPS AGE LIMITS: Junior (6-10yrs), Intermediate (11-14yrs)
Senior
(15-19yrs)
10. CHAMPIONSHIPS: Competitors entering championships render themselves ineligible to compete in spec. restricted & restricted sections in the category of the championship they are entering, and must enter and dance in the following open sections.
Modern: 2 dances to be performed- expressive and contemporary.
To qualify- must have competed in any 2 Open Contemporary, Expressive or Open Improvisation - Ballet or Modern.
Tap:
2 dances- 1 slow and 1 fast tap (Slow Tap to be danced first).
To qualify- any two dances of the following styles are required: open slow, fast, waltz or ensemble.
Jazz: 2 Jazz dances- of different tempo.
To qualify- 1 Open Jazz required to qualify.
Hip Hop: 2 Dances required of different tempo.
To qualify- 1 Open Hip Hop.
Song & Dance: 1 dance to be performed.
To qualify- 1 song and tap OR 1 song and soft shoe.
Ballet: 2 dances required, one Classical and EITHER one Demi Character or one Modern Contemporary.
To qualify- 2 dances required . One open classical and EITHER one Open Demi Character or one Modern or National.
11.
ADULT AMATEUR SECTIONS:
An Adult Amateur section will be held Modern, Tap & Jazz. Age range 25 years and over
12. M
acPas Ballet Award
See Special Conditions Section 350.
13.
Troupes: Small Troupe & Large Troupe Categories.  A Small Troupe shall consist of four-nine (4-9) competitors, a Large Troupe will consist of no less than 9 competitors.  All Troupe sections will be on the same day(s). NB: OLDEST COMPETITOR IN ANY TROUPE NOT TO EXCEED AGE OF SECTION ENTERED AS AT 30 JUNE
14. Improvisations: A leotard must be worn. No unitards or skirts. Ballet competitors must wear plain tights and hair in a bun. Jazz and Tap competitors are permitted a coloured sash around waist. (no sequins). Note: THIS SECTION WILL BE MARKED ON CHOREOGRAPHIC CONTENT, AND NOT THE TECHNICAL ABILITY OF THE DANCER!
15. ORDER OF PERFORMANCE: Competitors dance in order of programme.
16. MUSIC:
An official tape recorder and CD player will be provided. Quality tapes & CD’s to be used. NOTE: Only ONE item to be on either side of cassette. Tapes and CD's must be clearly labelled in the following order: Competitor number, Section Number, Competitor Name. All music is to be cued ready. CD must clearly state track. ALL tapes and cassettes should clearly indicate where competitor starts and finishes (ie, on or off stage). No responsibility taken for poor sound effect.
17. ENTRANTS:  If there are less than three entrants in any one section, that section may be cancelled or included in another section of the same style.
18. Video recording and flash photography are not permitted in the hall. Official recording facilities will be available for a reasonable fee.
19. Modern style however NO tap sounds should be pre-recorded. Music with singing is allowed in Tap sections.
20.
ALL TAP SHOES MUST BE REMOVED OR COVERED WHEN NOT ON STAGE. NO TAPS ALLOWED IN AUDITORIUM

MACPAS BALLET AWARD - SECTION 350
1st Prize $600
2nd Prize $300
3rd Prize $100
MacPAS Award Special Conditions

Please note: to be eligible to compete in the MacPAS Ballet Award the minimum standard of Elementary/ Intermediate Level  must have been reached. There are to be no repeat dances performed during the MacPAS heats or Finals.
1.
To participate dancers must compete in any two of Classical Ballet, Modern Contemporary, Modern Expressive, Demi-character or National, in Open Sections during the eisteddfod
plus their age appropriate Championship.
2. -Competitors MUST attend a preliminary class.
Time and date will be notified once entries close.
3. ALL Competitors are to present two dances at the eisteddfod:- 1 classical, and the other their choice of modern, demi, or national styles.
4. After the performance of their 2 dances, up to three finalist will be chosen by the Adjudicator to present a further selection at the Finals Day. THIS IS TO BE A SHORT DANCE WHICH WILL BE TAUGHT DURING THE PRELIMINARY CLASS. A CD and notes will be given to the finalist to enable them to practise prior to the finals.
5. The finals are to be held on
Sunday 2nd November, 2008.
The  MacPAS Award Finals encompass all seven performing Arts represented and presentation of all prizes.
6. Previous first place winners may not enter again for next two consecutive years.
 

BABY SECTIONS
SPECIALLY REST. SECTIONS

RESTRICTED SECTIONS
OPEN SECTIONS

CHAMPIONSHIPS

DUO/TRIO
TROUPES
ADULT AMATEUR SECTIONS

(Please click on one of these headings to go to that section)


BABY SECTIONS

For dancers 5 years and under.

BABY TAP
Section 1
BABY BALLET
Section 2

BABY OTHER DANCE STYLES
Section 3

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SPECIALLY RESTRICTED SECTIONS
These are confined to competitors who have never been placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd  at any Festival, Competition or Eisteddfod in the particular dance style As at the time the entry is posted.

SPECIALLY RESTRICTED SLOW TAP
Section 4: 6yrs and under
5: 8yrs and under
6: 10yrs and under

SPECIALLY RESTRICTED
FAST TAP
Section 7: 6yrs and under
8: 8yrs and under
9: 10yrs and under

SPECIALLY RESTRICTED
JAZZ

Jazz only to be danced. No Hip Hop allowed. Hip Hop Sections are available.
Section 10: 6yrs and under
11: 8yrs and under
12: 10yrs and under

SPECIALLY RESTRICTED
HIP HOP
Section 13: 6yrs and under
14: 8yrs and under
15: 10yrs and under

SPECIALLY RESTRICTED CLASSICAL
Section 16: 6yrs and under
17: 8yrs and under
18: 10yrs and under

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RESTRICTED SECTIONS
Open to those competitors who have never won a 1st place in that particular dance style.
Sections as below.

RESTRICTED SLOW TAP
Section 19: 8yrs and under
20: 10yrs and under
21: 12yrs and under
22: 14yrs and under
23: 15yrs and over

RESTRICTED FAST TAP
Section 24: 8yrs and under
25: 10yrs and under
26: 12yrs and under
27: 14yrs and under
28: 15yrs and over

RESTRICTED WALTZ TAP
Section 29: 8yrs and under
30: 10 yrs and under
31: 12yrs and under
32: 14yrs and under
33: 15yrs and over

RESTRICTED JAZZ
Jazz only to be danced. No Hip Hop allowed. Hip Hop Sections are available.
Section 34: 8yrs and under
35: 10 yrs and under
36: 12yrs and under
37: 14yrs and under
38: 15yrs and over

RESTRICTED HIP HOP
Section 39: 8yrs and under
40: 10 yrs and under
41: 12yrs and under
42: 14yrs and under
43: 15yrs and over

RESTRICTED REVUE
Section 44: 8yrs and under
45: 10 yrs and under
46: 12yrs and under
47: 14yrs and under
48: 15yrs and over

RESTRICTED SONG AND DANCE
Section 49: 8yrs and under
50: 10 yrs and under
51: 12yrs and under
52: 14yrs and under
53: 15yrs and over

RESTRICTED SONG AND TAP
Section 54: 8yrs and under
55: 10 yrs and under
56: 12yrs and under
57: 14yrs and under
58: 15yrs and over

RESTRICTED CLASSICAL
Section 59: 8yrs and under
60: 10yrs and under
61: 12yrs and under
62: 14yrs and under
63: 15yrs and over

NOVICE POINTE
(for dancers who have not been placed in classical ballet on pointe)
Section 64: 11-15 years

RESTRICTED DEMI CHARACTER
Section 65: 8yrs and under
66: 10 yrs and under
67: 12yrs and under
68: 14yrs and under
69: 15yrs and over

RESTRICTED MODERN-EXPRESSIVE
Section 70: 8yrs and under
71: 10 yrs and under
72: 12yrs and under
73: 14yrs and under
74: 15yrs and over

RESTRICTED MODERN-CONTEMPORARY
Section 75: 8yrs and under
76: 10 yrs and under
77: 12yrs and under
78: 14yrs and under
79: 15yrs and over

RESTRICTED IMPROVISATION - JAZZ
Jazz only to be danced. No Hip Hop allowed. Hip Hop Sections are available.
Section 80: 8yrs and under
81: 10 yrs and under
82: 12yrs and under
83: 14yrs and under
84: 15yrs and over

RESTRICTED IMPROVISATION - HIP HOP
Section 85: 8yrs and under
86: 10 yrs and under
87: 12yrs and under
88: 14yrs and under
89: 15yrs and over

RESTRICTED IMPROVISATION - BALLET
Section 90: 8yrs and under
91: 10 yrs and under
92: 12yrs and under
93: 14yrs and under
94: 15yrs and over

RESTRICTED IMPROVISATION
MOD. EXPRESSIVE
Section 95: 8yrs and under
96: 10 yrs and under
97: 12yrs and under
98: 14yrs and under
99: 15yrs and over

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OPEN SECTIONS

 

OPEN SLOW TAP
Section 100: 8yrs and under
101: 10 yrs and under
102: 12yrs and under
103: 14yrs and under
104: 15yrs and over

OPEN FAST TAP
Section 105: 8yrs and under
106: 10 yrs and under
107: 12yrs and under
108: 14yrs and under
109: 15yrs and over

OPEN ENSEMBLE TAP
Section 110: 8yrs and under
111: 10 yrs and under
112: 12yrs and under
113: 14yrs and under
114: 15yrs and over

OPEN WALTZ TAP
Section 115: 8yrs and under
116: 10 yrs and under
117: 12yrs and under
118: 14yrs and under
119: 15yrs and over

OPEN JAZZ
Jazz only to be danced. No Hip Hop allowed. Hip Hop Sections are available.
Section 120: 8yrs and under
121: 10 yrs and under
122: 12yrs and under
123: 14yrs and under
124: 15yrs and over

OPEN HIP HOP
Section 125: 8yrs and under
126: 10 yrs and under
127: 12yrs and under
128: 14yrs and under
129: 15yrs and over

OPEN CLASSICAL
Section 130: 8yrs and under
131: 10 yrs and under
132: 12yrs and under
133: 14yrs and under
134: 15yrs and over

OPEN DEMI CHARACTER
Section 135: 8yrs and under
136: 10 yrs and under
137: 12yrs and under
138: 14yrs and under
139: 15yrs and over

OPEN SONG AND DANCE
Section 140: 8yrs and under
141: 10 yrs and under
142: 12yrs and under
143: 14yrs and under
144: 15yrs and over

OPEN SONG AND TAP
Section 145: 8yrs and under
146: 10 yrs and under
147: 12yrs and under
148: 14yrs and under
149: 15yrs and over

OPEN REVUE
(can be mimed or sung, NO TAP - limit 4 mins)
Section 150: 8yrs and under
151: 10 yrs and under
152: 12yrs and under
153: 14yrs and under
154: 15yrs and over

OPEN NATIONAL
(dance of ethnic origin, either in its original form or in a theatrical form)

Section 155: 8yrs and under
156: 10 yrs and under
157: 12yrs and under
158: 14yrs and under
159: 15yrs and over

OPEN MODERN- EXPRESSIVE
Section 160: 8yrs and under
161: 10 yrs and under
162: 12yrs and under
163: 14yrs and under
164: 15yrs and over

OPEN MODERN- LYRICAL
(medium to slow dance tempo, using classical steps to music with or without words - not classical)
Section 165: 8yrs and under
166: 10 yrs and under
167: 12yrs and under
168: 14yrs and under
169: 15yrs and over

OPEN MODERN CONTEMPORARY
Section 170: 8yrs and under
171: 10 yrs and under
172: 12yrs and under
173: 14yrs and under
174: 15yrs and over

IMPROVISATIONS
Music supplied by the Adjudicator

OPEN IMPROVISATION - TAP
Section 175: 8yrs and under
176: 10 yrs and under
177: 12yrs and under
178: 14yrs and under
179: 15yrs and over

OPEN IMPROVISATION - JAZZ
Jazz only to be danced. No Hip Hop allowed. Hip Hop Sections are available.
Section 180: 8yrs and under
181: 10 yrs and under
182: 12yrs and under
183: 14yrs and under
184: 15yrs and over

OPEN IMPROVISATION - HIP HOP
Section 185: 8yrs and under
186: 10 yrs and under
187: 12yrs and under
188: 14yrs and under
189: 15yrs and over

OPEN IMPROVISATION - BALLET
Section 190: 8yrs and under
191: 10 yrs and under
192: 12yrs and under
193: 14yrs and under
194: 15yrs and over

OPEN IMPROVISATION
MOD. EXPRESSIVE
Section 195: 8yrs and under
196: 10 yrs and under
197: 12yrs and under
198: 14yrs and under
199: 15yrs and over

OPEN IMPROVISATION
MOD. CONTEMPORARY
Section 200: 8yrs and under
201: 10 yrs and under
202: 12yrs and under
203: 14yrs and under
204: 15yrs and over

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CHAMPIONSHIPS

Junior: 6-10yrs Int: 11-14 yrs Snr: 15-19yrs

TAP CHAMPIONSHIPS
Section 205: Junior
206: Intermediate
207: Senior

JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIPS
Jazz only to be danced. No Hip Hop allowed. Hip Hop Sections are available.
Section 208: Junior
209: Intermediate
210: Senior

HIP HOP CHAMPIONSHIPS
Section 211: Junior
212: Intermediate
213: Senior

MODERN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Section 214: Junior
215: Intermediate
216: Senior

SONG AND TAP CHAMPIONSHIPS
Section 217: Junior
218: Intermediate
219: Senior

BALLET CHAMPIONSHIP
Section 220: Junior
221: Intermediate
222: Senior

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DUO/TRIO

 

DUO/TRIO TAP
Section 223: 8yrs and under
224: 10 yrs and under
225: 12yrs and under
226: 14yrs and under
227: 15yrs and over

DUO/TRIO SONG AND DANCE
Section 228: 8yrs and under
229: 10 yrs and under
230: 12yrs and under
231: 14yrs and under
232: 15yrs and over

DUO/TRIO JAZZ
Jazz only to be danced. No Hip Hop allowed. Hip Hop Sections are available.
Section 233: 8yrs and under
234: 10 yrs and under
235: 12yrs and under
236: 14yrs and under
237: 15yrs and over

DUO/TRIO HIP HOP
Section 238: 8yrs and under
239: 10 yrs and under
240: 12yrs and under
241: 14yrs and under
242: 15yrs and over

DUO/TRIO SONG AND TAP
Section 243: 8yrs and under
244: 10 yrs and under
245: 12yrs and under
246: 14yrs and under
247: 15yrs and over

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TROUPES

Small 4-8 Dancers
Large 9 plus Dancers

SMALL TROUPES TAP
Section 248: 6yrs and under
249: 8yrs and under
250: 10yrs and under
251: 12yrs and under
252: 14yrs and under
253: 15yrs and over

SMALL TROUPES JAZZ
Jazz only to be danced. No Hip Hop allowed. Hip Hop Sections are available.
Section 254: 6yrs and under
255
: 8yrs and under
256: 10yrs and under
257: 12yrs and under
258: 14yrs and under
259: 15yrs and over

SMALL TROUPES HIP HOP
Section 260: 6yrs and under
261
: 8yrs and under
262: 10yrs and under
263: 12yrs and under
264: 14yrs and under
265: 15yrs and over

SMALL TROUPES CLASSICAL
Section 266: 6yrs and under
267
: 8yrs and under
268: 10yrs and under
269: 12yrs and under
270: 14yrs and under
271: 15yrs and over

SMALL TROUPES MODERN EXPRESSIVE
Section 272: 6yrs and under
273
: 8yrs and under
274: 10yrs and under
275: 12yrs and under
276: 14yrs and under
277: 15yrs and over

LARGE TROUPE TAP
Section 278: 6yrs and under
279
: 8yrs and under
280: 10yrs and under
281: 12yrs and under
282: 14yrs and under
283: 15yrs and over

LARGE TROUPE JAZZ
Jazz only to be danced. No Hip Hop allowed. Hip Hop Sections are available.
Section 284: 6yrs and under
285: 8yrs and under
286: 10yrs and under
287: 12yrs and under
288: 14yrs and under
289: 15yrs and over

LARGE TROUPE HIP HOP
Section 290: 6yrs and under
291
: 8yrs and under
292: 10yrs and under
293: 12yrs and under
294: 14yrs and under
295: 15yrs and over

LARGE TROUPE CLASSICAL
Section 296: 6yrs and under
297
: 8yrs and under
298: 10yrs and under
299: 12yrs and under
300: 14yrs and under
301: 15yrs and over

LARGE TROUPE MODERN EXPRESSIVE
Section 302: 6yrs and under
303
: 8yrs and under
304: 10yrs and under
305: 12yrs and under
306: 14yrs and under
307: 15yrs and over

LARGE TROUPE MODERN CONTEMPORARY
Section 308: 6yrs and under
309
: 8yrs and under
310: 10yrs and under
311: 12yrs and under
312: 14yrs and under
313: 15yrs and over

ALL MUSICAL COMEDY/REVUE TROUPES (large and small)
Section 314: 6yrs and under
315
: 8yrs and under
316: 10yrs and under
317: 12yrs and under
318: 14yrs and under
319: 15yrs and over

ALL SONG AND TAP TROUPES (large and small)
Section 320: 6yrs and under
321: 8yrs and under
322: 10yrs and under
323: 12yrs and under
324: 14yrs and under
325: 15yrs and over

ALL SONG AND DANCE TROUPES
(large and small)
Section 326: 6yrs and under
327
: 8yrs and under
328: 10yrs and under
329: 12yrs and under
330: 14yrs and under
331: 15yrs and over

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ADULT AMATEUR SECTIONS
(Large or Small Groups)
 
Section 332: TAP
333
: MODERN EXPRESSIVE
334: SONG & DANCE
335: JAZZ

 

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