Solo Dance Classes
NOVICE CLASSES max 1 ½ minutes
For dancers who have never been placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a solo class of the particular genre they are entering at this or any other recognised Festival. Entrants in the novice section cannot also enter the general solo classes for the same genre. Please ask for advice if unsure.
NB1Novice Ballet 6yrs & underFestival Medal NT1 Novice Tap 6yrs & under Festival Medal NM1 Novice Modern 6yrs & under Festival Medal NLM1 Novice Lyrical Modern 6yrs & under Festival Medal NSD1 Novice Song & Dance 6yrs & under Festival Medal Overall Novice Dancer Cup 6yrs & under
NB2Novice Ballet 8yrs & underFestival Medal NT2 Novice Tap 8yrs & under Festival Medal NM2 Novice Modern 8yrs & under Festival Medal NLM2 Novice Lyrical Modern 8yrs & under Festival Medal NSD2 Novice Song & Dance 8yrs & under Festival Medal Overall Novice Dancer Cup 8yrs & under
NB3Novice Ballet 10yrs & underFestival Medal NT3 Novice Tap 10yrs & under Festival Medal NM3 Novice Modern 10yrs & under Festival Medal NLM3 Novice Lyrical Modern 10yrs & under Festival Medal NSD3 Novice Song & Dance 10yrs & under Festival Medal Overall Novice Dancer Cup 10yrs & under
NB4Novice Ballet 12yrs & underFestival Medal NT4 Novice Tap 12yrs & under Festival Medal NM4 Novice Modern 12yrs & under Festival Medal NLM4 Novice Lyrical Modern 12yrs & under Festival Medal NSD4 Novice Song & dance 12yrs & under Festival Medal Overall Novice Dance Cup 12yrs & under
NB5Novice Ballet 14yrs & underFestival Medal NT5 Novice Tap 14yrs & under Festival Medal NM5 Novice Modern 14yrs & under Festival Medal NLM5 Novice Lyrical Modern 14yrs & under Festival Medal NSD5 Novice Song & Dance 14yrs & under Festival Medal Overall Novice Dancer Cup 14yrs & under
Competitors may only enter a maximum of 6 solo classes & may only enter EITHER Modern OR Lyrical Modern. This does not include the Improvisation classes.
BABY CLASSES max 1 ½ minutes
1.Baby Ballet 6yrs & underChris Dickinson Memorial Cup for Ballet
1a.Baby Character 6yrs & underFestival Cup for Character 6yrs & under
2.Baby Modern 6yrs & underFestival Cup for Cabaret 6yrs & under
2a.Baby Tap 6yrs & underFestival Cup for Tap 6yrs & under
2b.Baby Song & Dance 6yrs & underFestival Cup for Song & Dance 6yrs & under
CLASSICAL BALLET (Includes Modern Ballet) max 2 minutes Dances should include adage and allegro, the use of well-known repertoire, choreography or music is discouraged.
3.7 & 8yrsFestival Cup for Ballet 8yrs & under
4.9 & 10yrsJoan Spear Cup for Junior Ballet
5.11 & 12yrsFestival Cup for Ballet 12yrs & under
6.13 & 14yrsEileen Hatch Plate
7.15 & 16yrsFestival Cup for Ballet 16yrs & under
8.17 & 18yrsFestival Cup for Ballet 18yrs & under
CHARACTERmax 2 minutes A dramatic and sometimes humorous presentation of a story from any book, play film etc or historical characters, or the mannerisms and essential features of a person, animal etc. Competitors are permitted to interpret the words of a song or spoken word. Ballet is the traditional dance technique used although any classical technique is acceptable.
9.7 - 9yrsFestival Cup for Character Dance 9yrs & under
10.10 - 12yrsFestival Cup for Character Dance 12yrs & under
11.13 - 15yrsFestival Cup for Character Dance 15yrs & under
12.16 - 18yrsFestival Cup for Character Dance 18yrs & under
John Krey Cup for Best solo Character Dance
Competitors may only enter a maximum of 6 solo classes & may only enter EITHER Modern OR Lyrical Modern. This does not include the Improvisation classes.
MODERN max 2 minutes Modern is an all-inclusive term applied to an ever-evolving performing art. It includes jazz and all styles of modern theatre dance. Acrobatics are acceptable only when combined with a strong dance technique.
13.7 - 9yrsFestival Cup for Modern Dance 9yrs & under
14.10 - 12yrsWilkey Cup for Modern Dance
15.13 - 15yrsFestival Cup for Modern Dance 15yrs & under
16.16 – 18yrsFestival Cup for Modern Dance 18yrs & under
LYRICAL MODERNmax 2 minutes Based on modern dance technique, lyrical modern should show flowing movements expressing the emotion of the music. No acrobatic moves and floor work should be kept to a minimum. 17. 7 – 9yrs Festival Cup for Lyrical Modern 9yrs & under
18.10 – 12yrsFestival Cup for Lyrical Modern 12yrs & under
19.13 – 15yrsFestival Cup for Lyrical Modern 15yrs & under
20.16 – 18yrsFestival Cup for Lyrical Modern 18yrs & under
GREEK max 2 minutes Performed barefoot and essentially showing the use of opposition and relaxation through the movements. Dances should reflect the title – Myths and Nature themes are acceptable provided the movements are given their appropriate interpretation that relates to one or more of the seven different styles in this technique.
21.7 – 9yrsKingsley Cup for Greek Dance 9yrs & under
22.10 – 12yrsFestival Cup
23.13 – 15yrsSarah Bloor Shield
24.16 – 18yrsFestival Cup
Competitors may only enter a maximum of 6 solo classes & may only enter EITHER Modern OR Lyrical Modern. This does not include the Improvisation classes.
TAPmax 2 minutes All styles and developments in technique including characterisation and humour are encouraged providing the projection, beating and presentation of the routine is fully sustained and appropriate.
25.7 – 9yrsThe Aimee Cup for Tap
26.10 – 12yrsNeat Feet Junior Tap Cup
27.13 – 15yrsThe Eric Davison Cup for Tap
28.16 – 18yrsFestival Cup for Tap 18yrs & under
SONG & DANCEmax 2 ½ minutes The song should set the scene, mood and style of the dance. The focus will be on the interpretation of the song with the dance reflecting the words and the mood, being well sustained throughout.
33.7 – 9yrs Festival Cup for Song & Dance 9yrs & under
34.10 – 12yrs Festival Cup for Song & Dance 12yrs & under
35.13 – 15yrs Sue Latham Cup for Song & Dance
36.16 – 18yrs Alison Barwise Cup for Song & Dance
NATIONAL(Dance of any country inc English or Scottish Folk Dance) max 2 minutes All traditional music, songs and technique appropriate to the country of choice are acceptable.
37.7 – 9yrsFestival Cup for National Dance 9yrs & under
38.10 – 12yrsFestival Cup for National Dance 12yrs & under
39.13 – 15yrsFestival Cup for National Dance 15yrs & under
40.16 – 18yrsFestival Cup for National Dance 18yrs & under
IMPROVISATION(Each entrant will hear the music twice before dancing)
41.Classical 13yrs & underFestival Cup forClassical Improv13yrs & under
42.Classical 14 – 18yrsThe Bowden Cup for Improvisation
43.Modern 13yrs & underFestival Cup for Modern Improv13yrs & under
44.Modern 14 – 18yrsTheElmhirst Cup for Improvisation
44a.Tap 13yrs & underFestival Cup for Tap Improv 13yrs & under
44b.Tap 14 – 18yrsFestival Cup for Tap Improv 14 – 18yrs
DUET & TRIO CLASSES
No competitors may dance together more than once in any one duet/trio class and no competitor shall compete more than twice in any one duet/trio class.
CLASSICAL (Classical Ballet, Greek, National, Character) max 2 ½ minutes
45.9yrs & underCup for Classical Duet/Trio 9yrs & under
46.12yrs & underCup for Classical Duet/Trio 12yrs & under
47.15yrs & underCup for Classical Duet/Trio 15yrs & under
48.18yrs & underDe Waal Cup for Classical Duet/Trio
CABARET (Tap, Modern, Lyrical, Jazz) max 2 ½ minutes
50.9yrs & underCup for Cabaret Duet/Trio 9yrs & under
51.12yrs & underCup for Cabaret Duet/Trio 12yrs & under
52.15yrs & underCup for Cabaret Duet/Trio 15yrs & under
53.18yrs & underCup for Cabaret Duet/Trio 18yrs & under
SONG & DANCEmax 2 ½ minutes
55.9yrs & underFestival Cup for S&D Duet/Trio 9yrs & under
56.12yrs & under Festival Cup for S&D Duet/Trio 12yrs & under
57.15yrs & underFestival Cup for S&D Duet/Trio 15yrs & under
58.18yrs & underFestival Cup for S&D Duet/Trio 18yrs & under
GROUP DANCE CLASSES
Dance Schools may not enter more than 2 groups in any group class (a group must consist of a minimum of 4 dancers)
CLASSICAL GROUP max 5 minutes
60.9yrs & underFestival Cup for Classical Group 9yrs & under
61.12yrs & underFestival Cup for Classical Group 12yrs & under
62.15yrs & underShield for Classical Group 15yrs & under
63.18yrs & underFestival Cup for Classical Group 18yrs & under
64.Open ageThe Totnes Cup for Ballet Group Open
CHARACTER GROUP max 5 minutes
65.9yrs & underFestival Cup for Character Group 9yrs & under
66.12yrs & underFestival Cup for Character Group 12yrs & under
67.15ys & underFestival Cup for Character Group 15yrs & under
68.18yrs & underFestival Cup for Character Group 18yrs & under
69.Open ageEagle Plant Shield for Character Group
CONTEMPORARY GROUP max 5 minutes
70.13yrs & underCup for Contemporary Group 13yrs & under
71.18yrs & underCup for Contemporary Group 18yrs & under
72.Open ageKingsley Cup for Contemporary GroupOpen
CABARET GROUP max 5 minutes
73.9yrs & underFestival Cup for Cabaret Group 9yrs & under
74.12yrs & underPilton Cup for Cabaret Group
75.15yrs & underFestival Shield for Cabaret Group 15yrs & under
76.18yrs & underFestival Cup for Cabaret Group 18yrs & under
77.Open ageThe Cabaret Cup
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