DATE:        Monday 11th - Thursday 14th April 2011

 

VENUE :    Wexham School, Norway Drive, Slough SL2 5QP

 

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: 01 February 2011

 

ADJUDICATOR:   TBA

 

ENTRY FEES:  Solos:           £3.50                                       

                        Duets:          £5.50   

                        Trio/Quartet: £7.50                                           

                        Groups:        £10.00       

                                        

 Time Limits:  Solos: Baby, A,B    1½ mins (2mins Char, Song)

                               C,D,E           2 mins   (2½mins Char, Song)

                     Duets:                    2½ mins   (3mins Char & Song)

                     Trio/Quartet:            3 mins

                     Groups:                  5 mins

 

CLASSES: Ballet, National, Character, Greek, Tap,  Modern, Song & Dance

 

AGE OF COMPETITORS:  As at 1st January 2011

 

AGE GROUPS: Solo  Baby: 6 years & under

                                 A:       7 & 8  years

                                 B:       9 & 10 years

                                 C:      11 & 12 years

                                 D:      13 & 14 years

                                 E:      15 years and over

Duet, Trio/Quartet, Group (Age of the eldest competitor applies)

                                 Junior:  9 years and under

                                 Intermediate:  10 - 12 years

                                 Senior:  13 years and over

 

ENTRY FORMS AND ENQUIRIES:

 

Mrs Barbara Brennan, 19 Dawley Ride, Colnbrook, Berkshire, SL3 0QE

Tel:01753 683954

Mobile:07821 039364

Email:stagedancing@slough-arts-festival.co.uk

 

ALSO: www.slough-arts-festival.co.uk

 

Stage Dancing Special Rules in addition to General Rules

 

1. Marks as follows:

   Outstanding 90 and over

   Distinction 87 - 89

   Commended 84 - 86

   Merit  81 - 83

   Moderate  78 - 80

   Fair  77 and under      

2. Medals will be awarded at the Adjudicator’s discretion.

3. No pointe work in classes Baby, A, B or C.

4. In Song & Dance, the song must be suitable for the age of the   competitor and the dance must tell the story of the song. No vocal backing is permitted in this class.

5. In Character, Greek and Group classes, titles only will be announced. A synopsis of not more than 20 words may be given to the caller prior to the class.

6. Any re-dancing is at the Adjudicator’s discretion.

7. Competitors must be ready to dance 20 minutes prior to the start of the class.

8. The Dancing Committee shall have the power to resolve any ad hoc matter not provided for in the rules and their decision shall be final.

9. Teachers must not go into the wings, unless supervising children under 9 years, without the permission of the Committee.

10. Trophies must be returned by day one of the Festival in a clean and suitable condition for presentation during Festival Week.

11. No tapping sound is permissible on tapes/CDs in Tap Sections.

12. The Committee reserves the right to refuse entries.

13. Accompaniment can be either tape or CD.

 

TEACHERS, COMPETITORS AND PARENTS

PLEASE READ THE LETTER BELOW FROM ALL ENGLAND DANCE REGARDING THE QUALIFYING MARKS RELATING TO SLOUGH ARTS FESTIVAL 2010.

ANY QUERIES AND I’LL TRY TO ASSIST - Barbara Brennan

stagedancing@slough-arts-festival.co.uk