GENRES
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CLASSICAL
CHARACTER BALLET
NATIONAL CHARACTER BALLET
LYRICAL
CONTEMPORARY
CLASSICAL
Classical ballet is a traditional, formal style of ballet that adheres to classical ballet technique. It is known for its aesthetics and rigorous technique, its graceful, flowing, and precise movements, and its ethereal qualities.
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Maximum Time Limits
U6 ,U8, 8/U10 - 2 mins
All other ages 3 mins
CHARACTER/ DEMI
BALLET
Character ballets are based on a traditional, formal style of ballet that adheres to classical ballet technique. A Character Ballet portrays a story: story line, a situation ie a trip to the dentist, a Demi Character portrays the character itself,
ie a cat, doll, fairy
Maximum Time Limits
All ages 3 mins
NATIONAL CHARACTER BALLET
National Dances are internationally known, and danced even by the nobility and royalty. Most of the National Dances originated as Regional Dances and became stylized and balletic by the nobility, who subsequently spread them throughout the country. In short a National character Ballet is the representation of a country's traditional dance, traditional and authentic steps.
Maximum Time Limits
All ages 3 mins
lyrical
Lyrical dance is a style that combines ballet and jazz dancing techniques. It is performed to music with lyrics so that it inspires expression of strong emotions the choreographer feels from the lyrics of the song. This style concentrates on an individual approach and expressiveness of such emotions as love, joy, hurt, or anger.
Maximum Time Limits
All ages 3 mins
CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary dance almost defies description because it can be balletic
or wholly abstract, jazz
influenced or lyrical, structured or unconventional.
Maximum Time Limits
All ages 3 mins
JAZZ
BROADWAY JAZZ
HIP HOP
ACROBATIC
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JAZZ (FAST)
Commercial Jazz is known to be a highly choreographed dance form. It features a mixture of sharp and fluid movements, animated expression similar to dances seen on commercial video clips.
Maximum Time Limits
All ages 3 mins
BROADWAY JAZZ
Broadway Jazz dance evolved on Broadway in the 1950s into the new, smooth style that is taught today and known as Theatre Jazz or Modern Jazz. This performance style of Jazz was popularised to a large extent by Bob Fosse’s work, which is exemplified by Broadway shows such as Chicago, Cabaret and Sweet Charity.
Maximum Time Limits
All ages 3 mins
HIP HOP
Hip-hop dance is a vibrant form of dance that combines a variety of freestyle movements to create a cultural piece of art. Through its three main styles of popping, locking, and breaking, hip-hop dance has evolved into one of the most popular and influential styles of dance.
Maximum Time Limits
All ages 2.5 mins
ACROBATIC
Acrobatic performances must be comprised of 75% acro and 25% dance.
Acrobatic moves are restricted in all other genres to our 3 trick rule. Please contact us if you need clarification
Maximum Time Limits
All ages 2.5 mins
TAP
FAST TAP
SONG & TAP
SONG & DANCE
THEATRICAL
PRESENTATION
VOCAL
TAP
Tap dance is a type of dance characterised by using the sounds of metal taps affixed to the heel and toe of shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion, coupled with both characteristic and interpretative body movements.
Maximum Time Limits
U6 ,U8, 8/U10 - 2 mins
All other ages 3 mins
FAST TAP
Tap dance is a type of dance characterised by using the sounds of metal taps affixed to the heel and toe of shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion, coupled with both characteristic and interpretative body movements.
FAST TAP must be at a consistent speed approx
Maximum Time Limits
All ages 3 mins
song & TAP
A theatrical performance that combines singing and dancing/tapping. The routine should be a 50-50 split of the two genres.
this rule applies for both
Song & Tap
and
Song & Dance
Maximum Time Limits
U6 ,U8, 8/U10 - 3.5 mins
All other ages 4 mins
theatrical presentation
AND VOCAL
Theatrical Presentation is the presentation of a song of any sort
The performer is to present in the style of a stage show setting.
Vocal sections in March & October are stand and sing only.
Maximum Time Limits
All ages 3 mins
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