JERSEY EISTEDDFOD DANCE SECTION
COMPETITION - 2014
Monday 17 November - Saturday 22 November 2014 – Jersey Opera House
ADJUDICATOR - 2014
Mr Geoff Lucas
The Executive Council shall have power to appoint substitute Adjudicators in the place of any who may be
unable to fulfil the engagement due to illness or other unforeseen causes.
DANCE SECTION CONTACTS
Chairman:
Mrs Sandra Mathew, Orchard Close, La Grande Route de St Clement,
Jersey, JE2 6QN
Tel: 01534 851192, Email: [email protected]
Secretary:
Mrs Helen Racjan, The Barn, Les Champs du Chemin, La Rue Des Platons, Trinity,
Jersey, JE3 5AA,
Tel: 01534 863808, Email: [email protected]
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF THE JERSEY EISTEDDFOD – OFFICIAL NOTICES
DATA PROTECTION (JERSEY) LAW 2005:
To ensure confidentiality and privacy, all processing will be
carried out under the requirements of the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2005. This information may be disclosed
and used outside the Jersey Eisteddfod where it is considered to be in the competitor’s best interest. Should you
require us to seek individual consent to these disclosures, please advise the General Administrator in writing.
DISCLAIMER: The Executive Council of the Jersey Eisteddfod does not accept any liability in respect of any
person attending the venues used throughout the Festival. Minors are the responsibility of their parent, guardian
or teacher at all times. The rules of the Jersey Opera House, the Arts Centre and any other venue shall prevail
in respect of backstage access for any purpose.
PHOTOGRAPHS: It is common practice for names and photographs to be published in the local media when
the Jersey Eisteddfod holds either of its two Festivals. If you have any concerns in this regard, please contact
the General Administrator or Section Chairman who will ensure that your wishes are respected.
COMPETITORS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: Teachers and parents should be aware of their responsibilities in
entering performers with limited capabilities or special needs, bearing in mind the limitations imposed by the
stage and the surrounding environment. Teachers or parents should pass on to the Adjudicator, via the
organisers, any relevant information which might have an impact on the Adjudicator’s task.
UNATTENDED PROPERTY: The Executive Council of the Jersey Eisteddfod will not be responsible for the loss
of any articles of value left in the theatre, either Backstage or Front of house.
INSURANCE: The Executive Council of the Jersey Eisteddfod does not hold insurance for Competitors’
property. The responsibility for insuring personal property (e.g.: Musical instruments, furniture, theatrical
"properties", etc.) rests with the Competitor.
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1. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
• Entry into individual, duet and trio classes is governed by age, the maximum age being 20 on 1st
September. Age details are shown by each class in the syllabus
• Age is reckoned as on 1st September in the year of the competition
• In Duet and Trio classes the age is to be reckoned by the older child
• Age for all Group Dance entries is: Junior 7-12 years. Open 7- 21 years. As on 1st September.
Excluding School Groups and Clubs and Associations classes. Ages for these are detailed on Page 7
of the Syllabus.
• Substitutes in Duets, Trios and Groups are permitted; however, the organisers must be notified on the
day of performance of the name of the substitute and who they are substituting. All Conditions of Entry
will apply to Substitute Dancers
• If the Title of a performance is not given on the Entry Form then this will not be entered into the
programme, read out by the announcer or detailed on the competitor’s report and certificate
• Competitors may be required to prove their ages
• Competitors must be non-professional residents of the Channel Islands.
2. CONDITIONS OF PERFORMANCE
• All competitors must be entered by a qualified registered dance teacher resident in the Channel Islands.
• Competitors in the school open group classes may only be entered by their school
• Competitors in the clubs and associations open group class may only be entered by their club
• Competitors are allowed to enter a maximum of five solo classes only
• No competitor under 13 years of age is allowed pointe work in any section
• Competitors may only perform once in any solo, duet or trio numbered class. A competitor can enter
once in the Classical duet section and then once in the Theatre duet section for their age group.
• Competitors may perform in multiple groups in any group class.
• Competitors in Ballet classes may wear a suitable style of costume instead of a classical tutu if so
desired
• Groups must consist of a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 40 competitors
• Tap is debarred except in Song and Dance classes over 8 years and Tap Solo, Group classes, Duets
and Trios
• No singing is permitted during any other Group Section other than the Song and Dance Group Section
• All recordings may be used at the discretion of the teachers.
• All teachers using recorded music should have each dance recorded on a separate CD (or other
recording source in accordance with future backstage availability) and cued up in the correct position for
immediate reproduction
• All teachers must have a spare back-up copy of each dance at the competition venue ready to be used
should the original prove faulty.
• It is a legal requirement (copyright) that sheet music used on stage MUST BE ORIGINAL.
• No rehearsals will be permitted on the stage at any time.
• Special lighting effects are not permitted for any performance (solo or group)
• No bubbles, talc, fresh flowers or props etc may be used during a performance that requires the stage
to be swept after use or that could cause any injury to other competitors.
• All performers are required to put their own props on stage, unless they are too young.
• After entries are closed, the order shall be decided by date of birth of the competitors in each class, with
the youngest listed first. This may not apply to class 401 and 402 or to group classes.
• Any competitor failing to appear in his/her turn without a valid reason may be disqualified.
• Competitors will only be allowed backstage during the class in which they are competing.
• Only authorised officials may remain at the side of the stage during any competition
• Marks of competitors placed first in all classes (other than Groups) who have obtained a Silver or Gold
certificate (84 marks or above) will be withheld until the last session, when competitors will be required
to dance again in the Gala to compete for the relevant final award. Competitors placed first in a class
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but who receive less than 84 marks will not be required to dance for an award, but will have their marks
given out at the end of the relevant class
The Adjudicator has the authority to “tie” a First Place thus enabling the competitors to perform again in
the Gala.
The Adjudicator has the jurisdiction to increase a competitor’s mark on their Gala performance (even if
there is a “tie” for First Place). No original marks can be lowered.
The running order of the Gala will be advised as soon as possible after the last session class.
In no circumstances will the making of unofficial sound, video, digital or still photographic recordings be
permitted at any performance presented or organised by The Council of the Jersey Eisteddfod
Competitor(s) and the musical accompanist will be admitted free of charge to those sessions in which
they are taking part
No spectator will be admitted into the auditorium during a performance
SONGS FROM THE SHOWS – VOCAL AND DANCE ENTRIES
All performances using music from shows in current production are subject to copyright law. Songs from shows in
current production may be sung as a concert item. i.e., with no costume or movement without need for copyright
permission. Where movement or costume is included in a performance copyright permission is required and the
Festival Committee accepts these entries on the basis that the appropriate copyright permission has been sought.
Performers or teachers with queries on how to obtain copyright permission for performance items before making
their entries should contact Festivals House on 0906 302 130 - calls cost maximum of 50p per minute.
3. MARKING
Certificates will be awarded at the discretion of the Adjudicator on the following basis:
OUTSTANDING
DISTINCTION
COMMENDED
MERIT
FAIR
90 marks +
87-89 marks
84-86 marks
80-83 marks
75-79 marks
Platinum Certificate
Gold Certificate
Silver Certificate
Bronze Certificate
Copper Certificate
The decision of the Adjudicator shall be final
Only class winners achieving a mark of 84 or above will be permitted to dance for an award at the Gala Concert
4. TIME LIMITS – Up to a maximum of:
Class 401
2 minutes
All ballet solos under 13
2 minutes
All other solo classes (excluding Song & Dance)
2 ½ minutes
Song and Dance class under 7
2 ½ minutes
Song and Dance classes under 13
3 minutes
Song and Dance classes 13 and over
3 ½ minutes
Duets and Trios
3 ½ minutes
Groups
8 minutes
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Timing commences at the beginning of the performance by the competitor, and not necessarily the first
step or the first note of music.
Time Penalties
If the time of a dance is 10 seconds over the official time limit then one point will be deducted from the
participant’s final mark.
A further point will be deducted from the participant’s final mark for any additional 5 seconds that are
over the time limit or part thereof.
5. TROPHIES & SECTION AWARDS
Trophies and Section Awards (except for Group Awards) will be competed for and presented at the Gala Concert
on the final evening. All class winners who have achieved 84 marks or more will be required to compete at the
Gala Concert on the final night. Class winners who have achieved fewer than 84 marks will not be permitted to
compete for an award, but will have their marks given out at the end of the relevant class.
Trophies won during the previous Dance Section must be returned to the competitor's teacher no later than (see
entry date on front of Syllabus). Competitors who do not return their trophy/ies will have entry refused.
6. DISPUTES
In the case of any dispute where the Adjudicator is unable to resolve the issue, an Arbitration Committee shall be
convened to settle the matter. The Committee shall consist of the Chairman, Vice Chairman/or Secretary,
together with one of the Executive Officers acting as Chairman. The dispute shall be submitted by the competitor
in writing with a £5 deposit. The deposit will not be refunded if the dispute is deemed to be petty or unreasonable
by the committee.
7. ABSENTEEISM/CANCELLATION
The teacher of a competitor/s who is/are unable to attend the competition entered must notify the Officials on
duty prior to the commencement of the relevant session
8. ENTRY FEES
SOLOS
£5.00
DUETS
£8.00 total
TRIOS
£9.00 total
DANCE GROUPS
£1.00 per child
ENTRY FESS FOR PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS / CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS
GROUPS CONTAINING:
1 – 10 COMPETITORS £10.00
11-20 COMPETITORS
£15.00
20 + COMPETITORS
£20.00
ENTRY FORMS are at the back of this syllabus and may be photocopied or sent by email to the Hon. Secretary.
9. FINAL ENTRY DAY
The final date for entries is FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2014. 3.30 – 7.30 pm at the Town Hall
Advance entries may be forwarded by email or posted to the Hon. Secretary (see address at the front of the
Syllabus).
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DETAILS OF DANCE SECTION CLASSES
CLASS
ENTRANCE
FEE
401
Solo Dance Section
Solo Dance, (Tap debarred) 6 years and under
£5.00
402
Nursery Rhyme Section
Nursery Rhyme or any suitable song and dance, 7 years and under
5.00
403
404
405
406
407
National Section
National
6, 7, 8 years
National
9, 10 years
National
11, 12 years
National
13, 14, 15 years
National
16, 17, 18, 19, 20 years
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
408
409
410
411
412
Ballet Section
Ballet
6, 7, 8 years
Ballet
9, 10 years
Ballet
11, 12 years
Ballet
13, 14, 15 years
Ballet
16, 17, 18, 19, 20 years
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
413
414
415
416
417
Greek Section
Greek
6, 7, 8 years
Greek
9, 10 years
Greek
11, 12 years
Greek
13, 14, 15 years
Greek
16, 17, 18, 19, 20 years
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
418
419
420
421
422
Character/ Demi-Character Section
Character
6, 7, 8 years
Character
9, 10 years
Character
11, 12 years
Character
13, 14, 15 years
Character
16, 17, 18, 19, 20 years
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
423A
423B
423C
423D
Hip Hop & Street Section
Hip Hop & Street
9, 10 years
Hip Hop & Street
11, 12 years
Hip Hop & Street
13, 14, 15 years
Hip Hop & Street
16, 17, 18, 19, 20 years
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
424A
424B
424C
424D
424E
Modern Musical Section
Modern Musical
6, 7, 8 years
Modern Musical
9, 10 years
Modern Musical
11, 12 years
Modern Musical
13, 14, 15 years
Modern Musical
16, 17, 18, 19, 20 years
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
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425A
425B
425C
425D
425E
Tap Section
Tap
Tap
Tap
Tap
Tap
426A
426B
427A
427B
Song and Dance Section
Song and Dance
Own Choice
Song and Dance
Own Choice
Song and Dance
Own Choice
Song and Dance
Own Choice
428A
428B
Duet Section
Duet
Duet
8 years and under - Classical
8 years and under - Theatre
8.00
8.00
429A
429A
Duet
Duet
9, 10, 11, 12 years - Classical
9, 10, 11, 12 years - Theatre
8.00
8.00
430A
430B
Duet
Duet
13, 14, 15 years - Classical
13, 14, 15 years - Theatre
8.00
8.00
430C
430D
Duet
Duet
16, 17, 18, 19, 20 years - Classical
16, 17, 18, 19, 20 years – Theatre
8.00
8.00
431A
431B
Trio Section
Trio
Trio
Open - Classical
Open – Theatre
9.00
9.00
432A
432B
Group Ballet Section
Group Ballet
Junior, 7-12 years
Group Ballet
Open, 7-21 years
(per child) 1.00
(per child) 1.00
433A
433B
Group Greek Section
Group Greek
Junior, 7-12 years
Group Greek
Open, 7-21 years
(per child) 1.00
(per child) 1.00
434A
434B
Group National Section
Group National
Junior, 7-12 years
Group National
Open 7-21 years
(per child) 1.00
(per child) 1.00
435A
435B
Group Character Section
Group Character
Junior, 7-12 years
Group Character
Open, 7-21 years
(per child) 1.00
(per child) 1.00
436A
436B
Group Song and Dance Section
Group Song and Dance
Junior, 7-12 years
Group Song and Dance
Open, 7-21 years
(per child) 1.00
(per child) 1.00
6, 7, 8 years
9, 10 years
11, 12 years
13, 14, 15 years
16, 17, 18, 19, 20 years
8, 9 years
10, 11, 12 years
13, 14, 15 years
16, 17, 18, 19, 20 years
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
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437A
437B
Group Modern Section
Group Modern
Junior, 7-12 years
Group Modern
Open, 7-21 years
(per child) £1.00
(per child) 1.00
438A
438B
Group Tap Section
Group Tap
Junior, 7-12 years
Group Tap
Open, 7-21 years
(per child) 1.00
(per child) 1.00
439A
439B
Group – Hip Hop / Street Section
Group Hip Hop/Street Junior 7-12 years
Group Hip Hop/Street Open 7–21 years
440A
Primary School Group Section
Group – Any Genre Primary Age 7 – 11 years
See Entry Fees Section
440B
Secondary School Group Section
Group – Any Genre of Dance – Secondary Age 11–18 years
See Entry Fees Section
Clubs and Associations Group Section
Group – Any Genre of Dance Open 7-21 years
See Entry Fees Section
441
(per child) 1.00
(per child) 1.00
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2014
TIME: 4 – 7.30 pm
TOWN HALL, ST HELIER.
Entries may be posted to the Secretary (postal address detailed on Page 1) to arrive before the closing date
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SPECIAL AWARDS
THE ANNETTE PERKINS TROPHY
Junior Ballet
THE ANGELA BURNET-CRAIGIE CUP
Senior Ballet
THE JERSEY ACADEMY CUP
Junior Character or Demi-Character
THE MADELEINE LE RICHE CUP
Senior Character or Demi-Character
THE MONICA NOEL TROPHY
Junior Greek
THE FLORENCE BURNET-CRAIGIE CUP
Senior Greek
THE TEDDY NOEL TROPHY
Junior National
THE MOLLY RADCLIFFE TROPHY
Senior National
THE ANNE- MARIE JACKSON TROPHY
Junior Modern Musical
THE IRENE PLYMEN TROPHY
Senior Modern Musical
THE CAROUSEL SCHOOL OF DANCING CUP
Junior Tap
FIRST TOWER SCHOOL OF DANCING SHIELD
Senior Tap
THE SANDRA MATHEW TROPHY
Solo Dance 6 years and under
THE JOAN LE SUEUR MEMORIAL
BRONZE MEDAL
Nursery Rhyme or Song and
Dance 7 years and under
THE MARY GALLICHAN TROPHY
Song & Dance 8 -12 years
THE LIZ ROBINSON SCHOOL
OF DANCING TROPHY
Song & Dance 13-20 years
THE HELEN RACJAN JUNIOR DUET AWARDS
Duets – 13 years and under
THE MARY WALLEDGE TROPHY
Duets – 20 years and under
THE GERALDINE DES FORGES AWARD
Trios
THE VALERIE GUY TROPHY
Greek Groups
THE CULLINANE SHIELD
Ballet Groups
THE VALERIE RENOUF CHALLENGE CUP
National Groups
THE VALERIE RENOUF MEMORIAL SHIELD
Modern Groups
THE PAT MACDONALD SHIELD
Tap Groups
THE GUY LE SUEUR TROPHY
Character Groups
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THE ST OUEN’S SCHOOL OF DANCING TROPHY Song and Dance Groups
SCHOOL SECTION AWARD
School Groups
THE RENOUF FAMILY TROPHY
To be awarded to the competitor under 13 years with the
highest aggregate marks of three solos, one of which must
be Ballet. In the event of a tie, the Adjudicator’s decision
is final.
THE CHRISTINE BECKETT MEMORIAL TROPHY
To be awarded to the competitor aged 13 years or over
with the highest aggregate marks of three solos, one of
which must be Ballet. In the event of a tie, the
Adjudicator's decision is final.
THE DOMINIC SHAW TROPHY
To be awarded to the most promising boy competitor.
THE IRENE BUHTS CUP
To be awarded to the competitor under 13 years showing
the most promise of future achievement.
THE JEANNETTE BOIELLE AWARD
For the most outstanding performance.
NB:
All special awards, with the exception of the Irene Buhts Cup, to be awarded to the competitor gaining
the highest mark in the particular section.
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