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COREDANCE
COMPETITION
NANAIMO
2015
AWARDS
SCHOLARSHIPS
& SPONSORS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Competition Protocol
The backstage entrance will be open 1 hour before the start of each
session. This area is for performers and studio representatives ONLY. Friends
and family are asked to wait in the lobby before each session. Theatre
doors will open approximately a quarter of an hour before the start of
each session.
ADJUDICATION ONLY: Entries in categories marked with Adjudication
will only receive a button award and critique during the following
adjudication. They are not eligible for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in their
category.
Only
DANCING AHEAD: Entries marked with Dancing Ahead will not receive an
award during the following adjudication. Since they are competing
outside and ahead of their scheduled category, they will still be in the
running for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place awards and will be awarded once their
scheduled category has taken place.
DANCED PREVIOUSLY: Entries marked with danced previously are shown as
placeholders in their category and signify that they are still competing
against others in their category but were scheduled to perform ahead
of time due to extreme prior
commitments.
Any questions or concerns
may be addressed to either
Geneen, Sonia or the Rules and
Regulations table located inside
the theatre.
A reminder that photography or
recording of any kind will not be
permitted inside the theatre doors
and could result in disqualification
of that performer.
Please see our Rules &
Regulations, posted on
our website, for complete
information.
AWARDS PROCESS &
ADJUDICATION
Awards - How they work
CoreDance is committed to creating an environment in which
accomplishments are recognized, while fostering a sense of healthy
competition. As part of this commitment, we reward participants through
a two-tiered awards system.
• Each dance is individually scored and awarded with a bronze, silver,
gold or platinum standing based on the score level.
• In addition, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd highest-scoring dances in each
category are recognized with a medal (solos) or trophy (groups).
• We will also be awarding one “Adjudicators Choice” award per
session—giving the adjudicators an opportunity to recognize unique
talents and performances outside of the marking system.
We are proud of all of our dancers, and encourage everyone to let their
own, one-of-a-kind light shine on our stage!
GALA INFORMATION
CoreDance Awards ceremony & gala
May 10, 2015 // The Port Theatre – 125 Front St.Nanaimo
Awards Ceremony @ 5:00pm
Gala Showcase @ 7:00pm
The CoreDance Gala is a showcase featuring the competition’s Top 10
soloists and groups, as well as the Triple Threat award winner.
CoreDance will post the day’s Top 10 Highest Scored solos and groups in
the lobby at the end of each day. These results do not guarantee a spot
in the gala, but placing in the Top 10 of a day is an achievement in itself
and we want to recognize those who make it! Dances that have qualified
for a Top 10 high score position overall will be posted on our Facebook
Page: https://www.facebook.com/coredanceproductions and in the Port
Theatre lobby by 2pm on May 10th. Studio reps will be notified via phone
call at that time if your dance has made it!
The final Top 10 list will be performing in the Gala at 7pm on May 10th and
must be present in order to receive their prizes and CoreDance plaque.
If an entry is unable to perform, the award will be passed on to the next
deserving dance.
The Triple Threat award winner will also be notified by 2pm on the day of
the gala. This award goes to a soloist who has competed in three or more
categories and has the highest combined score. They will perform only
their highest scoring routine.
Scholarships, prizes and money will be awarded to the deserving young
dancers who have been selected by our adjudicators during the Awards
Ceremony at 5pm on May 10th. If for some reason you are unable to
attend the awards ceremony, make sure you have a friend or family
member present to accept any award(s) on your behalf.
Gala entry will be $25 ($20 for ages 12 and under). Tickets can be
purchased at the Box office or online through our website
http://coredance.ca/competitions/gala/
2015 SPONSORS
2015 AWARDS
Sponsors support CoreDance by donations in the form of special bursaries,
scholarships, cash or merchandise that will directly benefit deserving
dancers who will receive these awards at the CoreDance Awards Gala.
2015 SCHOLARSHIPS
24 seven dance convention
Free 24 seven workshop scholarship to be used before June 1, 2016
PLatinum — $250+
gold — $100+
Arbonne
Bent Tree Wellness
Army of Sass
CR DanceXtreme
Budget Brake & Muffler
– Courtenay
Katie Littlejohn – Registered
Massage Therapist
Culturally Defined
Live Love Dance Wear
Free course for Army of Sass’ next season in Vancouver.
Dance Down South
Living Forest Campground
Criteria: To a high school grad who shows exceptional performance ability.
The Dance Initiative
Performing Fabrics
Courtenay Budget Brake & Muffler
Elite Dance Academy
Sonia Bishop – Graphic Designer
Groove Street Productions
GSG Productions
Harbour Dance Center
SILVER — $50+
Hollywood Summer Tour
Chatters Hair/Beauty Salon
Island Red Cedar Construction
Fruits & Passion
just dance! Magazine
Kismet Theatre Company
MoSaIc Dance
Thread Theory Designs Inc.
Allegro performing arts centre
Free summer intensive
Criteria: A dancer between the ages of 8-18 who wants to train and improve in a
variety of dance techniques
army of sass
$500 bursary
Criteria: To go to a committed dancer who is furthering their education in dance.
Not graduating, but training at the top level and doing extra work outside their
regular classes.
Culturally defined
One month free training with Culturally Defined hip hop company.
Criteria: To a high school grad who shows exceptional hip hop ability.
dance down south
$500 towards a Dance Down South studio trip to Mexico.
Criteria: Must show great community spirit.
THE DANCE INITIATIVE
MOVE: the company
NUVO dance convention &
competition
bronze — <$50
Survivormate
Starbucks – Country Club Mall
Triple Heat Dance – Academy of
Performing Arts
Criteria: All around dancers who are going to travel for their training.
$500 tuition towards The Dance Initiative’s 2015-2016 company.
Criteria: This award will go to a high school graduating student that would like to
pursue a career in dance aged 17+.
THE DANCE INITIATIVE summer intensive
Full ride to The Dance Initiative’s 2015 Summer Intensive.
Criteria: Dancers 15+ that could have a career in dance after graduation.
Elite dance academy
Free summer intesive.
criteria: Soloist aged between 6 and 17 years old who shows excellent training in
all disciplines
Groove Street Productions
1 full weekend registration at any GSP or Street Groove convention.
Criteria: This scholarship will be awarded to a dancer who goes FULL OUT and
shows how much they love dancing, regardless of their ability or skill.
HARBOUR DANCE CENTRE
$100 towards regular drop in classes at Harbour Dance Centre in Vancouver.
Criteria: A mature dancer age 16+.
Jump DANCE CONVENTION
Free workshop tuition to one JUMP regional city before July 1, 2016
CRITERIA: All around dancers who are going to travel for their training.
Kirkwood Academy of Performing Arts
Free summer intensive
Criteria: A dancer age 8-10 years old with a lot of energy and a love for dance
Mosaic Dance
Free summer intensive
Criteria: A dancer 14 to 18 years old in a Modern / Contemporary solo or group
with a clear passion for modern dance and a score above 90.
MOVE: the company
Free one week MOVE summer intensive
Critera: An advanced technical dancer who is pursuing contemporary dance.
Nuvo dance convention and competition
Choreography Awards
CoreDance wishes to recognize some of the individuals behind the
outstanding choreography we see on our stage. These choreographers
will receive a special award, to be presented during our awards
ceremony.
ADJUDICATORS CHOICE
Each session, our adjudicators will award one Adjudicators Choice award
to a dancer of their choosing. Each individual award is completely unique
as the Adjudicators think them up as they watch the competition, and
can range from “Most expressive dancer” to “Competition’s best abs”.
Dancers will receive a CoreDance ribbon and a 5x7 photo of their choice
from Techno Monkey Media.
free nuvo workshop
Criteria: All around dancers who are going to travel for their training.
special Awards
triple heat dance – academy of performing arts
Full ride scholarship to Triple Heat Dance’s Summer Intensive.
Criteria: A multi-disciplinary dancer age 14+.
Westcoast Academy of Performing Arts
Free summer intensive
Criteria: An advanced ballet & Contemporary dancer age 14+
TOP 10 HIGH SCORES
Top 10 scores are presented to the 10 soloists and 10 groups who have
received the highest marks in the entire competition. They will be
awarded a glass CoreDance plaque, cash prize, and a framed Techno
Monkey Media photograph of the dance. Placements for that day’s
competitors will be displayed in the lobby at the end of each day, but
do not necessarily reflect who will be in the final Top Ten of the entire
competition and performing in the CoreDance Gala.
Triple threat award
Our Triple Threat award will honour a soloist who has competed in three
or more disciplines in the competition and whose top three solos add
up to the highest combined score. They will perform their highest scored
solo in the gala and receive a smoke glass CoreDance plaque, framed
photograph from Techno Monkey Media and cash prize.
These awards recognize a special quality in a particular individual and
include various items from our sponsors grouped together around a
specific dance theme. Special awards will be handed out during our
CoreDance Awards Ceremony, and you do not need to be a performer
in the gala in order to be eligible!
CoreDance Raffle
This year, we’ve selected some items from our sponsors that you—
the audience—get to bid on! Simply purchase raffle tickets from the
merchandise table in the lobby, and place them into the jars in front of
the items you’d most like to win. You can place them all in the same jar,
or one in each! 100% of the proceeds from raffle ticket sales will be given
back to the dancers in the form of bursaries and cash prizes. Tickets will be
drawn at our CoreDance gala.
Presents:
Summer Studio Trips
Join us down in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for the ultimate all-inclusive
dance experience Summer 2015! Train with renowned choreographers
from across North America, perform in a live show experience and
enjoy a little sun and fun with your studio friends.
Trips are designed with family in mind.. Dance Parent Packages are
available with both family and adult only activities!
Now booking studio
information sessions!!
Ask Geneen or Vanessa for more information
Elite
Summer
Intensive
2015
August 17th-21st
with guest faculty
Danielle Gardner
Jonathan Arsenault
(So You Think You Can Dance finalists)
and Leah Kos
Classes include:
ballet, conditioning, jazz, lyrical, contemporary,
hip hop, musical theatre, vocals and tap.
3 levels available:
Jnr (6-9), Inter (10-13), Snr (14+).
Excellent training in all disciplines and lots
of fun! Space is limited.
Please email or call for more info.
Elite Dance Academy 5100 Tebo Ave. Port Alberni, BC V9Y 5Y6
[email protected] 778.421.5559 elitedanceacademy.org
NANAIMO’S SHOP FOR DANCERS
We offer a great selection of
• Dancewear • Shoes • Tights •
• Accessories •
EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR DANCE!
Best wishes to all participants and thank you
to all of the volunteers who make it happen.
#104-6750 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1S3
250-390-2065 www.performingfabrics.com
COREDANCE
COMPETITION
2016
Nanaimo:
May 1 – 8, 2016
west Van:
May 12 – 16, 2016
Tear out this page for 10% OFF next
year’s Adjudicators Workshop!
*Single registration option only
www.coredance.ca
2014 AWARD WINNERS
We’d like take the time to congratulate once again, the following winners
from last year’s CoreDance Competition — Nanaimo.
triple threat award
Triple Threat Winner – HOLDEN COLE
2014 TOP TEN HIGH SCORES
Solos
10th High Score – GAMZATTI VARIATION – SHANA WOLFE
9th High Score – THE HUNT – DARIUS ZAVICEANU
8th High Score – TOXIC – CECILIA SHANG
7th High Score – MAGNOLIA – CASSIDY CHALK
6th High Score – WHAT WAS SAID TO THE ROSE – GIULIANA MANSUETI
5th High Score – SLITHER – DANICA CEDERBERG
4th High Score – EARTHQUAKE – VANCE DRIVER
3rd High Score – CONCEPT – KIENAN MARTIN
2nd High Score – ST.JAMES – JAMES-AMZIN HANIRNICK
1st High Score – GONG SHOW – JACKSUN FRYER
Groups
10th High Score – ROBOT REMAINS – VIBRANT STUDIOS
9th High Score – PROTEST – WESTCOAST ACADEMY
8th High Score – LANDFILL – DANSKO
7th High Score – DARKNESS TO LIGHT – TRIPLE HEAT DANCE
6th High Score – ENTERTAINMENT – VIBESTREET DANCE STUDIO
5th High Score – ENGAGE – TRIPLE HEAT DANCE
4th High Score – SPELLING BEE – TRIPLE HEAT DANCE
3rd High Score – MECHANICAL MOVEMENT
– CARLSON’S SCHOOL OF DANCE
2nd High Score – CRAZY – VIBRANT STUDIOS
1st High Score – RAW ROBOTS – CARLSON’S SCHOOL OF DANCE
2014 SCHOLARSHIP winners
army of sass
HARBOUR DANCE CENTRE
$200 towards regular drop in classes at Harbour Dance Centre in Vancouver.
Criteria: A mature dancer age 16+.
Partial scholarship to Army of Sass’ next season in Vancouver.
Awarded to: Liam Galway
Criteria: To a high school grad who shows exceptional performance ability.
Karolina Turek Photography
Awarded to: Taylor Booth
1 free professional headshot photoshoot.
Culturally defined
Criteria: Must show professionalism with the intent to pursue dance professionally.
Partial scholarship to be a member of Cuturally Defined’s 2014-2015 company.
Awarded to: Danica Cederberg
Criteria: To a high school grad who shows exceptional hip hop ability.
Kirkwood Academy of Performing Arts
Awarded to: Austin Gregg
dance down south
One free pass to Mexico (excluding travel) to one student and one parent ($800
value!).
Criteria: Must show great community spirit.
1 full ride scholarship to Kirkwood Academy’s summer school.
Criteria: This scholarship will be awarded to a student who excels in the classical
division of the competition.
Awarded to: Cassidy Chalk
PMT – project management and talent
Awarded to: Kennedy Ledingham, Isabel Tansey, Tana Cole
2 headshot packages. Each package includes three styled outfits, hair &
make-up and five edited headshots.
THE DANCE INITIATIVE
Criteria: Dancers who have the potential to dance commercially.
Two partial scholarships of $500.00 each towards The Dance Initiative’s
2014/2015 season in Vancouver.
Criteria: This award will go to a high school graduating student that would like to
pursue a career in dance aged 17+.
Awarded to: Jillian Seggie, Arden Thorne, Taylor Johnstone
dance on film
The opportunity to participate in The Dance Initiative’s “Dance on Film” project.
A $200 value.
Awarded to: Francis Richard
Pursuit of Excellence
Free tuition for the Pursuit of Excellence youth leadership seminar. Worth over
$400!
Criteria: Youth between the ages of 15-18 who excel in dance and who
demonstrate leadership qualities both on and off stage.
Awarded to: Ashley Popham
Criteria: To a student that shows great character ability that also has outstanding
technique.
VANCOUVER CIRCUS SCHOOL
Awarded to: Darius Izaviceanu
Criteria: A dancer age 6-16 who shows promise in acrobatics and creative arts.
fusion force
1 free pass to 1 week of the Vancouver Circus School’s summer camp.
Awarded to: Emma Banner
Free pass to Fusion Force Studio’s Summer Intensive ($250+ value).
Criteria: To a well-rounded dancer with spunk!
2014 Cash Prizes
Awarded to: Pearl Edmonds
Groove Street Productions
1 full weekend registration at any GSP or Street Groove convention.
Criteria: This scholarship will be awarded to a dancer who goes FULL OUT and
shows how much they love dancing, regardless of their ability or skill.
Awarded to: Claudia Knappett
Last year, a total of $7,000 in cash prizes was given out to dancers during the
awards gala thanks to the donations made at the door during the competition
and gala ticket sales.
2014 basket award winners
gsg productions inc.
2 full scholarships and one 2-for-1 scholarship will be given away to GSG
Producitons Inc.’s Summer Intensive Programs. Worth over $250 each!
Criteria: The adjudicators will be looking for young dancers who not only push
themselves to excel technically but also appear to be focusing on expanding their
movement stylistically.
Awarded to: April Davidson, Abigail Gilchrist, Katia Puritch
Awarded to: Madison Hovey, Sierra Hall, Ben Bellosillo, Clare Pearce,
Jessica Langelier, Jordan Simpson, Parker Schmidt,
Kaitlyn Petropoulos, Olivia Fox, Shae Jones, Livea Gill