Canterbury Dance Festival

Canterbury Dance Festival

FESTIVAL RULES

  1. This competition is for amateurs and students who do not derive the main part of their income from the teaching or performance of dance.

  2. The Adjudicator's decision is final. No discussion or correspondence concerning such decision may ensue.

  3. The adjudicator reserves the right not to award any places where he/she considers that the standard of dance is insufficiently high, or to individuals who infringe the rules of the Festival.

  4. Communication with the adjudicator concerning any matters relating to the Festival by competitors, teachers or other interested parties prior to or during the Festival is not permitted.

  5. The Organiser may combine classes when entries are small, divide a class where entries are large and have the power to make any other regulations or interpret or qualify any of these rules as the occasion may arise.

  6. Competitors must provide their own music on a “High Quality” cassette or CD with music ready to play at the beginning of the tape/disc. The cassette/disc must be labelled on the correct side with, Name, Class and Number. Tapes/discs must be handed in at the collection point at least one section before the start of a class.

  7. The Festival will provide the equipment for all cassette tape/CD discs to be played on. This may be used and must be operated by a Festival Official.

  8. Time limits must be strictly observed. If dances over-run the Organiser has the right to stop the performance.

  9. Re-dancing is not allowed over the age of 12 Years, except for technical reasons as determined by the Festival Organiser.

  10. Competitors should report backstage at least fifteen minutes before their class is due to commence, and be dressed to perform at the start of their class. Competitors must dance in order of the programme. Failure to comply may lead to disqualification (unless pre-arranged with Organiser).

  11. The title of the dance will be announced if it is written down and handed to the tape collection point before the competitor dances. If there is a short synopsis, this may not exceed thirty words.

  12. Pointe work is not allowed for competitors under the age of thirteen years. Acrobatic work is prohibited but gymnastic dance is permitted, provided it is combined with a modern dance technique.

  13. Only performers and Teachers are allowed in the stage wings. If you are unsatisfied with the quality of care given to your child by the Festival Staff back stage, please report to front desk where arrangements can be made.

  14. The Organiser does not hold itself responsible for any injury sustained by any competitor or member of the public whilst on the Festival premises. Parents and Teachers will be held responsible for the behaviour of the children in their care and must know the whereabouts of your child / pupil at all times whilst on the premises.

  15. Competitors will be admitted free of charge on the days that they are competing. Anyone accompanying a competitor will be requested to pay the entrance fee.

  16. The age of the Competitor will be taken as on the first day of July. Accuracy is essential. Incorrect age may lead to disqualification and in cases of doubt, a birth certificate may have to be produced.

  17. Flash photography during any performance is prohibited. The use of video cameras or other recording devices is also strictly prohibited, as the Organiser supplies these services.

  18. The Festival reserves the right to refuse any Competitor to dance with dangerous or breakable props.

  19. The Organiser can not be responsible for lost property.

  20. All awards must be returned on the first day of the Festival in the same condition they were received, otherwise a charge for repairs or replacement will be required.

  21. Competitors should only enter one duet with the same person. They are however allowed to enter the same section with different partners, or to dance another person’s choreography in the choreographic section.

  22. Festival Dance Fees are not refundable if the competitor does not perform on the day.

  23. Please show courtesy and respect to the adjudicator at all times – by walking only behind the desk.

  24. In order to minimise distraction to others: as far as practically possible, please remain seated throughout the section.

  25. No smoking and refreshments allowed in the auditorium. Please switch mobile phones off.

  26. If pre-recorded music is used in any song and dance section, it must NOT include any singing or chanting on the recording. Pre-recorded music used in tap sections must not include any recorded tap or similar sound effect.

  27. Payment of Performing Rights Fees is the responsibility of each performer in the Festival.

  28. Parents / Competitors who do not respect Festival Rules, will be asked to leave.

  29. If providing your music on CD Format, please make sure you have a back-up cassette tape for emergency purposes. Some CD's do not read on every machine if they have not been recorded correctly

  30. No late entries will be accepted unless cancellations occur in the section on the day. The Festival reserves the right to reject entries at their discretion

  31. The Junior age bracket is 6-11 years and the Senior age bracket is 12 years and over, for Award purposes only in this Festival.

  32. In order to qualify for the Aggregate awards the competitor has to perform 4 solos in either the classical or the theatre sections of the Festival.


SMOKING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITTED ANYWHERE ON THE SCHOOL PREMISES