THE CITY OF ORANGE EISTEDDFOD

society Inc.
Proud Members of The Association of Eisteddfod Societies of Australia Inc.

SYLLABUS
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EISTEDDFOD DATES: 8 August – 11 September 2011
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GRAND CONCERT: 17 September 2011
ORANGE CIVIC THEATRE – 3.00pm

DANCE SECTIONS
ORANGE CIVIC THEATRE
CNR BYNG STREET & LORDS PLACE, ORANGE
SOLOS – 29th August 2011 to 11th September 2011
GROUPS WEEKEND – 3rd & 4th September 2011

ORANGE FUNCTION CENTRE

EYLES STREET, ORANGE
SCHOOL GROUP SECTIONS – Friday 2nd September 2011
ADJUDICATOR:      
Featuring: Lesley Scott
Betty Keirnan Memorial Ballet Scholarship $2,000
Kingfisher Scool Gear Senior Local Scholarship $500
Scott Camery Welding Intermediate Local Scholarship $300
Johnson Family Junior Local Scholarship $200

Orange Rotary Jazz Scholarship $600

NRMA Tap Scholarship $600

DANCE ENTRIES
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On Time Entries close 10 June 2011
Late Entries - 17th June 2011 will incur a one-off $10 fee.
PO BOX 8556 ORANGE NSW 2800
No responsibility for lost entries.

DANCE DATES
 SOLOS – 29th August 2011 to 11th September 2011 (inclusive)
GROUPS WEEKEND – Frid. eve 2nd (if necessary), 3rd & 4th September 2011

DANCE CONTACTS
Dianne Daniel 6362 8224
Carol Smithers 6362 6898
Paulette Cox 6362 9326
Pam Johnson 6362 3453
Sally Johnson 0428 210 881
Glenys Paterson 6362 2512

ENTRIES CLOSE: 10th June 2011

ENTRIES TO BE ADDRESSED TO:
DANCE ENTRY SECRETARY
PO BOX 8556
ORANGE NSW 2800
Enquiries can also be made by emailing: oge_eisteddfod@msn.com

OFFICE BEARERS – 2011

President Carol Smithers
Vice-President Margaret Williams/Sally Johnson
Minutes Secretary Ruth Harrison
Correspondence Secretary Sue Tallis
Entry Secretaries – Dance Entry Secretaries-Pamela Johnson/Dianne Daniel
Voc. & Inst Janelle Gibson
Sp. & Dr. Helen Croke/Marcelle Linsell
Treasurer Dianne Daniel
Publicity/Promotions Alison Dutton
Assistant Pub/Prom Margaret Williams/Paulette Cox
Patrons Mayor Councillor – John Davis
Auditor Leanne Boss
Public Officer Dianne Daniel

Committee Members
Dance Pamela Johnson, Dianne Daniel, Carol Smithers, Paulette Cox, Sally
Johnson, Glenys Paterson, Jenny Marsh.

Speech/Drama Marcell Linsell, Helen Croke, Sandra McQueen

Vocal/Instrumental Alison Dutton, Ruth Harrison, Sue Tallis, Janelle Gibson, Margaret
Williams, Jenny Manning, Jordan Sawyers

Honorary Members Pauline Arnold, Yvonne Tracey, Leon Paix, Enid Dawes, Meredie Wright,
Irene Sticka

PRIZE  MONEY  &  ENTRY  FEES  

DANCE  SECTIONS  
 
SECTION       ENTRY     1st  Place     2nd  Place                  3rd  Place  
  
Solos  -­‐  12yrs  &  under     $5.00          Medal           Medal                            Medal  
Solos  -­‐  13-­‐14yrs     $6.00              $15            $10                                  $5  
Solos  –  15yrs       $6.50              $20            $15          $7.50  
Solos  -­‐  Open       $7.00              $30            $20                                  $10  
 
Duo/Trio  -­‐  12yrs  &  under   $6.00          Medal          Medal                            Medal  
Duo/Trio  –  Open     $8.00              $40            $25                                $15  
 
Groups  –  Baby  5yrs  &  under   $11.00                                          All  competitors  will  receive  a  Certificate  
Groups  –  12yrs  &  under     $11.00                $30+Pennant                $20+  Pennant            $10+  Pennant  
Groups  –  14yrs  &  under     $12.00                $40+Pennant                $25+  Pennant            $15+  Pennant  
Groups  –  Open/15yrs&over   $16.00                          $50+  Pennant                $30+  Pennant            $15+  Pennant  
Groups  –  Adult  18yrs  &  over   $16.00                            $50+  Pennant                $30+  Pennant            $15+  Pennant  
Groups  –  Secondary  School   $16.00                            $50+  Pennant                $30+  Pennant            $15+  Pennant  
Groups  –  Infants  &  Primary   $11.00                $30+  Pennant                  $20+  Pennant            $10+  Pennant  
Groups  –  Special  Needs   $11.00                $30+  Pennant                            $20+  Pennant            $10+  Pennant  
Groups  –  Small  Schools     $11.00                $30+  Pennant                $20+  Pennant            $10+  Pennant  
 
CHAMPIONSHIPS  (see  rules  relating  to  championships)  
Junior                                All     $5.00        Trophy         Trophy                           Trophy  
 
Intermediate            Jazz     $7.00                      Trophy  +  $30            $20          $10  
    Ballet     $8.00                      Trophy  +  $50            $30          $15  
    Modern     $8.00                      Trophy  +  $50            $30          $15  
 
 
Open              National     $8.00                      Trophy  +  $50            $30          $15  
    Jazz     $8.00                      Trophy  +  $50            $30          $15  
Ballet     $10.00                      Trophy  +  $80            $50          $30  
    Tap     $10.00                      Trophy  +  $80            $50          $30    
      Modern     $10.00                      Trophy  +  $80            $50          $30  
 
SCHOLARSHIPS  (for  full  rules  see  separate  entry  form)  
 
Ballet         $20.00                                  $2,000                                  Key  ring          
Senior  Local               $11.00                                  $500            Key  ring  
Intermediate  Local     $  9.00          $300            Key  ring  
Junior  Local                               $  7.00                                  $200            Key  ring        
Jazz         $12.00          $600              Key  ring  
Tap         $12.00          $600              Key  ring  
 
 
A CODE OF CONDUCT will apply to all who attend the Eisteddfod. No yelling, whistling etc. during or after
performances. Performers must observe Theatre Etiquette and cover costumes when in the Theatre Audience.
No entry to the Theatre whilst performers are on stage.
Inappropriate behaviour towards volunteers and committee members will not be tolerated and may result in
disqualification.
The Orange Regional Arts Foundation supports and encourages a wide variety of arts related activities and
projects in the region (including the City of Orange Eisteddfod). As part of its successful and continued
involvement the Foundation is actively seeking new members to become patrons of the arts and to support its
expanding commitment.
For further information please contact - Jane Arnott 6362 0276 or Elizabeth Sarks - 6363 1380.
 RULES GOVERNING ENTRIES FOR THE CITY OF ORANGE EISTEDDFOD Soc. Inc.
LOCAL is a competitor with a 2800 postcode unless otherwise stated.
All correspondence dealing with entries must be addressed to the
Dance Entry Secretary, PO Box 8556 ORANGE NSW 2800.
1. This competition is open to Amateurs only i.e. people who do not derive their MAJOR income from
performance.
2. Entries in all sections must be in writing on the form provided or on plain paper with similar headings,
and lodged with the Entry Secretary on or before 10th June 2011.
Late Entries - 17th June 2011 will incur a one-off $10 fee.
3. No entries will be accepted or recorded unless accompanied by full entry fee.
4. No refund will be made for any entry fee paid after the entry has been accepted.
5. In all competitions, which are subject to an age limit, the age of the competitor shall be taken at the 31st
December 2011.The committee reserves the right to call upon any competitor at any time to furnish at
his or her expense a Certificate of Birth, or copy thereof, and can withhold any prize until such
Certificate or copy has been produced.
6. No competitor may compete more than once in any one section except in Duos/Trios or Groups where
specific rules apply -
(See Specific Section Rules)
7. In all sections where two or more are competing, the names of each competitor must be given at the
time of entry, except in the case of groups.
8. Competitors must not have been pupils of the Adjudicator in the six(6) months prior to the Eisteddfod.
9. Entrants are responsible for royalty and copyright payments and liabilities, if any.
10. The committee reserves the right to refuse any entry.
11. Competitors ENTER AT THEIR OWN RISK.
12. No competitor may render the same item in more than one class unless specified.
13. Notification of appearance is not given by mail unless a programme is ordered on entering.
14. The committee reserves the right to cancel or combine any sections.
15. SCHOLARSHIP and SPECIAL DANCE AWARD WINNERS ARE INELIGIBLE TO BE AWARDED
THE SAME PRIZE IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS.
GENERAL RULES
Please read carefully and check entries as no alterations can be made after the program has been
printed.
16. RESTRICTED means never having won a first prize in that section at any age at any Eisteddfod or
competition up to the closing date of entries. (This refers to the title of the section not the routine.)
Competitors eligible are permitted to enter Restricted or Open sections, or both, but must not repeat the
same routine.
17. The spraying of shoes within the Theatre is prohibited. Resin will be available for competitor use within
the stage area only. Failure to comply with these rules will render disqualification.
18. Competitors must be ready to take their places on the stage at the appointed time and in order set
down in the program (unless changes as in Rule 19). Failing this they shall be liable to disqualification.
19. The Committee reserves the right to amend the program at any time, to appoint a substitute or
additional adjudicator, to divide or couple any sections, or to alter competition times.
20. No teacher or parent shall be allowed in the stage area with a competitor.
21. The decision of the Adjudicator is final unless a protest is duly lodged under rule 22, in which case the
decision of the Protest Committee shall be accepted as final.
22. Protests accompanied by a deposit of $5.00 must be lodged in writing setting out full details of the
protests with a committee member, within 1 hour after the Adjudicator’s decision has been announced.
Should the protest not be upheld, the deposit will be forfeited.
Verbal grievances,complaints to individual committee members or volunteers are not in the
spirit of Eisteddfod competition and will not be tolerated and could lead to exclusion from any
further participation in the Eisteddfod.
23. The Committee reserves the right to withhold any prize money if they consider the circumstances
sufficient. The Committee shall enquire into the circumstances within 24hrs and their decision shall be
final.
24. Prompting, except by the adjudicator, will not be permitted under any circumstances.
25. No rehearsals are allowed on the stage of any venues during the Eisteddfod.
26. A report sheet from the Adjudicator will be available free of charge for competitors in each section.
27. If any competitor, teacher or parent approaches the adjudicator before or during any section, the
competitor may be disqualified.
28. No person may take another person's place in the program.
29. Please note - Props ruling (solos, duo/trios & Championships):
Props will be limited to ONE prop PLUS a choice of EITHER another small prop OR a hand held
prop. A chair will be allowed if needed to complete a set (i.e. table and chair together.)
No straw, glitter, lighted candles, sparklers, lighted cigarettes or any naked flame will be
permitted. If any doubts please contact Pam Johnson 02 6362 3453
All equipment must be moved from the stage area at the conclusion of each session.
30. All care has been taken in the compilation of the Syllabus and the Committee reserves the right to
rectify any errors or omissions, which appear in prize money or items.
31. Presentation of prizes will be as follows wherever possible: Major Prizes to be presented on stage
following adjudication; Minor Prizes to be collected from the front of house following adjudication.
Prizes not collected may be obtained from the Secretary. The onus is on the competitor to collect all
prizes, reports, medals, pennants, trophies, monies, certificates and tapes/cd’s.
32. The Committee invests the adjudicator with the power to withhold or alter any prize where he or she is
of the opinion that sufficient merit has not been displayed.
33. Competitors as nominated by the Committee will be invited to perform at the Grand Concert.
Winner of Scholarships, Open Ballet, Open Tap and Open Jazz Championships must be available to
perform at the Grand Concert if required or prize money may be withheld.
34. Please leave DRESSING ROOMS and GREEN ROOM TIDY. No responsibility will be taken for lost or
damaged property. No spraying of shoes permitted inside the Theatre.
35. GROUPS WHO ARE NOT COMPETING IN THE CURRENT SECTION CALLED WILL NOT BE
ALLOWED IN THE GREEN ROOM DUE TO THE CONGESTION IT CAUSES.
36. Please Note: THE USE OF VIDEO CAMERAS OR STILL CAMERAS WITHIN THE THEATRE IS
PROHIBITED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS. This includes the use of
mobile phones.
37. Curtains will only be used in Championships, Scholarships, Dance-Offs and beginning of Groups - if
time permits and at the discretion of the Dance Committee or Adjudicator.
TAPES /CDs
Please Note:
CDRW’S DO NOT PLAY on the Theatre’s sound system. Please ensure that your CD’s are CDR’s.
There is not an official accompanist for the Dancing Section. The sound system at the Civic Theatre must be
used for the playing of all tapes/CDs. The Committee will provide a competent person to play all tapes. EACH
DANCE MUST BE ON A SEPARATE TAPE/CD (CDs will not be played otherwise).

All tapes/CDs are to be clear, audible and set at correct position CLEARLY MARKED with NAME OF DANCE
SCHOOL and COPYRIGHT No. COMPETITORS NAME, SECTION No. & COMPETITOR No. This applies to
ALL Solos, Groups, Duos/Trios.
Tapes/CDs are to be handed into the Green Room area at least 2 sections before competing. Any specific
instructions must be attached and explicit. It is the competitor’s responsibility to hand tapes/CDs in on time.
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

ALL Electrical equipment brought into the Civic Theatre MUST be checked by a Certified electrician prior to the
Eisteddfod and have a current electrical tag in place. Any Electrical Equipment not meeting the Occupational
Health & Safety guidelines will not be allowed to be used in the Civic Theatre. This includes CD/tape players,
hair dryers etc.
 TIME LIMITS (unless otherwise stated)
SOLOS 6yrs & under up to 2.5mins.
7 yrs & over up to 3mins.
SONG & DANCE SOLOS up to 3.5mins.
DUOS/TRIOS up to 3.5mins.
CABARET SECTION up to 5 min.
GROUPS (INCLUDING SCHOOL GROUPS) up to 5mins.
SONG & DANCE/THEATRICAL GROUPS up to 8mins.
TIME LIMITS WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.
A timer will be in use during the entire Eisteddfod. The timer will be set at the COMMENCEMENT of the music
or the Dance, whichever occurs first. A buzzer will sound at the end of the allocated time, after which the music
will cease. Adjudication will also cease at this point and the competitor must bow and exit the stage.
Disqualification will only take place if this rule is not adhered to. The committee is aware that tape players play
at different speeds and have taken this into consideration.
TROPHIES
Trophies will be awarded to competitors in various age divisions chosen by the adjudicator, for
Encouragement, Consistency and Most Promising Dancers.

POINTSCORE TROPHIES - in all age divisions.

DANCE SCHOOL POINTSCORE TROPHIES.
Pointscore Trophies are awarded on the basis of 8 points – 1st; 5 points – 2nd; 3 points – 3rd; and 1 point - H.C.
*Central West Performing Arts - 12yrs & under and 13yrs & over (restricted sections also included).
*Colourcity Danceworks - 12yrs & under and 13yrs & over (restricted sections also included).
*Orange Pointscore Trophies to be awarded to a local dancer (2800 postcode) who is a permanent pupil of an
Orange Dance School 12yrs & under and 13yrs & over. Regency Jewellers sponsor the 13yrs & over
Pointscore Trophy with a $50 Gift Voucher.
*The John Hull Trophy will be awarded to a male classical dancer. (Donated by the Hull Family)
*Lyndi Walley Shield for Groups will be awarded to the best overall ‘Contemporary Group’– any age.
*Schools’ Group Trophies will be awarded to Small Schools; Infants; Primary; Secondary & Special Needs
Groups.
*Garry Stocks Perpetual Trophy for most promising Tap Dancer – 13yrs & over.
*Damon Griffiths Perpetual Trophy to winner of Open Tap Championship.
*Betty Callaghan Memorial Trophy to best overall Entertaining/Song & Dance competitor. (Donated by Quota
Club)
NOTE:
*No jingle taps allowed in any tap sections.
*Interpretation of Modern Expressive and Contemporary are included in Groups Section.
*If there are less than three (3) competitors in any section, the section may be cancelled or combined with the
next age group or a similar section.
*IMPROVISATIONS
Ballet/Demi – to be danced in plain coloured leotard
(a short sheer ballet skirt is permissible – no head pieces permitted).
Jazz/Tap/Modern – to be danced in a one-piece plain coloured leotard.
(a short sheer ballet skirt or jazz shorts are permissible - no belts or head bands permitted).
The Adjudicator will choose the music.

Please refer to props ruling No.29 for ALL Solo Routines- this ruling excludes Entertainment,
Theatrical and Groups Sections

JOHN REID SMITH (Still photography) and Kea Video Productions

will be in attendance for the Dancing Sections of the Eisteddfod at the Civic Theatre.
SOLOS
 Age for entry is taken at 31st December 2011
i.e. the age you will be on 31/12/2011
Please Note:
NO VOCALS on any Demi-Character or Song & Dance tapes/CDs
Improvisation attire– see rules on page 5
‘New’ Demi-Character Impro – music/character chosen by adjudicator, props provided by Committee

9 & 10yrs only 66 Demi-Character

5yrs & under 24 Restricted Classical (n/pointe) 67 Modern Expressive
1 Baby Dance (any style of 25 Classical (not pointe) 68 Contemporary
dance) 26 Ballet Improvisation 69 Jazz
Trophies donated by the Cox 27 Restricted Demi-Character
Family 28 Demi-Character 13 & 14yrs only
29 Restricted Modern Expressive 70 Demi-Character Impro
6yrs & under 30 Modern Expressive 71 Ballet Improvisation
2 Classical/Demi-Character 31 Restricted Jazz 72 Modern Improvisation
Sponsored by Inner Wheel Club 32 Jazz 73 Jazz Improvisation
0f Orange 33 Jazz Improvisation 74 National Character
3 Jazz 34 National Character 75 Song & Dance
4 Any style of dance 35 Song & Dance 76 Tap – any 4/4
36 Tap Solo – any 4/4 77 Fast Tap
8yrs & under 78 Waltz Tap
5 Restricted Classical (n/pointe) 12yrs & under 79 Tap Ensemble(16 bars waltz:
6 Ballet Improvisation 37 Rest. Contemporary 16 bars slow: 32 bars fast)
7 Restricted Demi-Character 38 Tap Ensemble(16 bars waltz: 80 Tap Improvisation
8 Modern Expressive 16 bars slow: 32 bars fast)
9 Restricted Jazz 39 Hip Hop 15yrs only
10 Jazz Improvisation 81 Classical (soft or pointe)
11 National Character 11 & 12yrs only 82 Demi-Character
12 Song & Dance 40 Classical (soft or pointe) 83 Modern Expressive
Sponsored by Inner Wheel Club 41 Restricted Classical (n/pointe) 84 Contemporary
0f Orange 42 Ballet Improvisation 85 Jazz
13 Tap – any 4/4 43 Restricted Demi-Character
44 Demi-Character Open
45 Demi-Character Impro 86 Classical (soft or pointe)
7 & 8 yrs only 46 Rest. Modern Expressive 87 Ballet Improvisation
14 Classical 47 Modern Expressive 88 Demi-Character
15 Demi-Character 48 Modern Improvisation 89 Demi-Character Impro
16 Jazz 49 Contemporary 90 Modern Expressive
50 Restricted Jazz 91 Modern Improvisation
51 Jazz 92 Contemporary
10yrs & under 52 Jazz Improvisation 93 Jazz
17 Contemporary 53 National Character 94 Jazz Improvisation
18 Modern Improvisation 54 Song & Dance 95 Hip Hop
19 Restricted Tap-(includes 4/4, 55 Restricted Tap (includes 4/4, 96 Comedy/Cabaret
Waltz, Fast) Waltz, Fast) 97 National Character Solo
20 Fast Tap 56 Tap – any 4/4 98 Song & Dance
21 Waltz Tap Solo 57 Fast Tap 99 Tap Solo – any 4/4
22 Tap Improvisation 58 Waltz Tap 100 Fast Tap Solo
23 Demi-Character Impro 59 Tap Improvisation 101 Waltz Tap
102 Tap Ensemble(16 bars waltz:
16 bars slow: 32 bars fast)
13yrs only 103 Tap Improvisation
60 Classical (soft or pointe)
61 Demi-Character
62 Modern Expressive
63 Contemporary
64 Jazz

14yrs only
65 Classical (soft or pointe)
 CHAMPIONSHIPS
Ballet Championships Dancers entering the Ballet Championship must have entered and danced in their own age section
in the Classical and Demi-Character solos.
Competitors in each championship are to perform a classical & a Demi-Character routine.
Tap Championships Dancers entering the Tap Championship must have entered and danced in their Tap own age
Section PLUS one of the following: Waltz Tap, Fast Tap, Tap Ensemble.
Competitors in each championship are to perform a slow and a fast routine.
Jazz Championships Dancers entering the Jazz Championship must have entered and danced in their own age section
in the following: Jazz or Cabaret solo.
Competitors in each championship are to perform a Jazz Solo.
National Character Championships
Dancers entering the National Character Championship must have entered and danced in the
National Character section in their own age section.
Competitors in each championship are to perform one National Character routine.
Modern Championships
Dancers entering the Modern Championship must have entered and danced in their own age section
in the Modern Expressive and Contemporary solos.
Competitors in each championship are to perform a Modern Exp. and a Contemporary routine.

• Time Limits for ALL Championships – up to 3mins.

• No routines to be repeated for Championship events.
• Intermediate and Open Championships will be combined if insufficient entries.

Junior – 12yrs & under. Intermediate – Open – all ages.

104 Ballet 13 & 14yrs only. 114 Ballet
Sponsored by West Orange Motors 109 Ballet Betty Keirnan Memorial Trophy
105 Modern Sponsored by West Orange Motors 115 Modern
106 Jazz 110 Modern 116 Jazz
Sponsored by Johnson Family 111 Jazz Sponsored by Gary Clothier
107 National Character 112 National Character 117 National Character
108 Tap Sponsored by Cox 113 Tap 118 Tap
Family Sponsored by Smithers
Family

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
(Permanent student of an Orange Dance Studio)
119 Johnson Family Junior Local Scholarship- 10yrs & under ($200)
120 Scott Camery Welding Intermediate Local Scholarship – 11yrs to 13yrs incl. ($300)
121 Kingfisher Scool Gear Senior Local Scholarship – 14yrs & over ($500)

SCHOLARSHIPS
Ballet
122 Betty Keirnan Memorial Ballet Scholarship – 13yrs & over ($2,000) [Competitors entered in 13yrs & over sections]
Co Sponsored by City of Orange Eisteddfod Soc Inc and Newcrest Mining’s Cadia Valley Operations
Jazz
123 Orange Rotary Jazz Scholarship - 13yrs & over ($600) [Competitors entered in 13yrs & over sections]
Tap
124 NRMA Tap Scholarship - 13yrs & over ($600) [Competitors entered in 13yrs & over sections]

PLEASE NOTE: There will be closed classes for Ballet,Jazz & Tap Scholarships – See full details on entry form.

Winners of Scholarships will also be awarded 2 unframed self-portraits from JOHN REID SMITH Photographer.
 DUOS & TRIOS
NOTE:
• Competitors may enter twice in each section providing it is a different style of dance – eg Jazz and Classical
• An individual dancer may compete a maximum of twice in a duo/trio style(eg two Jazz routines) provided each entry
is with a different partner.
• Sections may be combined if insufficient entries. Time Limit - up to 3.5mins
• Names of Duo/Trio competitors must be indicated on entry form or entry will not be accepted – once program is
published partners cannot be altered unless Committee notified prior to commencement of Eisteddfod.

125 10yrs & under 127 14yrs & under

126 12yrs & under 128 Open

GROUPS WEEKEND DATES

(Excluding Baby Groups and sect.nos.164,165,166,167,168,169,170)
Fri eve 2nd, Sat 3rd & Sun 4th September 2011
4 Sessions per day
Tickets for Groups will go on sale through Ticketek – Orange Civic Theatre approx 3 weeks prior to performances.
Schools will be notified of further details.
Time Limit for Groups; All Groups (including Schools) – up to 5mins unless specified. Entertainment Groups – up to 8mins.
*Lyndi Walley Shield for Groups will be awarded to the best overall Contemporary Group – any age.

Group Rules:
• Groups must consist of 4 or more dancers.
• 15yrs & over Groups – ALL competitors MUST be 15yrs & over (Time Limit – up to 8mins)
• 18yrs & over Groups – ALL competitors MUST be 18yrs & over (Time Limit – up to 8mins)

• A competitor may NOT compete twice in each section unless he/she regularly attends more than one Dance School
- in which case he/she may still only perform ONE dance routine for each Dance School per section.
• The committee MUST BE NOTIFIED of any such CROSSOVER COMPETITORS when entering to allow time for
programming.

• Teachers please note that curtains will be used only at the beginning of routines if time permits & at the discretion of
Committee. Curtains WILL NOT be used at the end of routines.
• Group Sections will be combined if insufficient entries.
• Competitors will not be allowed in the Theatre during the Groups Weekend.
• All electrical equipment to be used in the theatre during the Eisteddfod MUST be tagged by a certified electrician.
• Strictly no use of Videos or still photography in the theatre. This is a breach of copyright.
• JOHN REID SMITH will be in attendance for still photography in the downstairs foyer.
• KEA VIDEO PRODUCTIONS will be in attendance for video performances at the Civic Theatre.
• Ruling for Vocals on tapes/CDs does not apply to Groups Sections.
• List of Competitors’ Names in each Group must be handed to Backstage Committee prior to Groups taking stage
(OH&S rulings).
• Students & teachers must also abide by the City of Orange Eisteddfod’s Code of Conduct.

Interpretations
Modern Expressive - Slow controlled movements of modern ballet, expressing the music with emotion. Set to lyrical music.
Contemporary - Free movements and original choreography content. Set to any music.
Song & Dance/Theatrical - Based on Musical Theatre.
 GROUP SECTIONS
5yrs & under 145 National Character
129 Baby Dance (any type) 146 Song & Dance/Theatrical
(not for adjudication) 147 Hip Hop

6yrs & under 14yrs & under

130 Jazz 148 Modern Expressive
131 Tap 149 Contemporary
150 Classical
8yrs & under 151 Jazz
132 Jazz 152 Tap
Norman Sykes Memorial Trophy
133 Tap Open
134 Any style (excluding Jazz or Tap) 153 Modern Expressive
154 Contemporary
10yrs & under 155 Classical
135 Modern Expressive 156 Demi-Character
136 Classical 157 Jazz
137 Jazz 158 Tap
138 Tap 159 National Character
160 Song & Dance/Theatrical
12yrs & under 161 Hip Hop
139 Modern Expressive
140 Contemporary 15yrs & over
141 Classical 162 Any style of dance
142 Demi-Character 18yrs & over /Adult
143 Jazz 163 Any style of dance
144 Tap

Group Dance – School (Must be entered by School – NOT a Dance School)

Time Limit – up to 5mins
Competitors may perform any style of Dance. This may include Vocal, Theatrical or Entertainment genres.
Please notify Committee if a hand held microphone is required.
Sections 164 – 166 may be separated further if sufficient entries- please indicate year of children when entering.
164 Year 2 & under Sponsored by Bletchington Public School
165 Year 4 & under Sponsored by Neweys Dry Cleaners
166 Year 6 & under
167 Small Schools
168 Secondary – Years 9 & under - Sponsored by NRMA
169 Secondary – Years 12 & under - Sponsored by NRMA
170 Special Needs - any age / any style of Dance – sponsored by Irene Sticka

NOTE: School Dance Groups will be scheduled during School Hours and will be held at the Function Centre to allow
students to enter the hall before/after competing.

• Schools may enter more than one group in each section. Each individual competitor may only compete a maximum
of twice in each section (for further clarification if needed please contact a member of the Dance Committee).
• The committee MUST BE NOTIFIED of any such GROUPS & CROSSOVER COMPETITORS when
entering to allow time for programming.
• Teachers please note that curtains will be used only at the beginning of routines if time permits & at the discretion of
Committee. Curtains WILL NOT be used at the end of routines.
• List of Competitors’ Names in each Group must be handed to Backstage Committee prior to Groups taking stage
(OH&S rulings).
• Students & teachers must also abide by the City of Orange Eisteddfod’s Code of Conduct.
 ENTRY FORM – SECTIONS 119, 120, 121
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

119 Johnson Family Junior Local Scholarship – any aspect of Dance - 10yrs & under ($200)
Entry Fee: $7
Competitors to enter in and perform in any 2 own age sections - any style of Dance.
Competitors to perform 2 contrasting routines - these routines may be repeated.

120 Scott Camery Welding Intermediate Local Scholarship – any aspect of Dance
11yrs to 13yrs incl ($300)
Entry Fee: $9
Competitors to enter in and perform in any 3 own age sections - any style of Dance.
Competitors to perform 2 contrasting routines - these routines may be repeated.

121 Kingfisher Scool Gear Senior Local Scholarship – any aspect of Dance - 14yrs & over ($500)
Entry Fee: $11
Competitors to enter in and perform in any 4 own age sections - any style of Dance.
Competitors to perform 2 contrasting routines - these routines may be repeated.

The adjudicator will award the Local Scholarship to a local competitor - i.e. one who is a permanent student
of an Orange Dance School.

SECTION No.______________

NAME: _______________________________________________ AGE: _____________

ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________________

DANCE STUDIO: __________________________________________________________

TEACHER’S NAME: _______________________________________________________

TEACHER’S SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________________

1 Winners of previous Scholarships are ineligible to enter the same section. However if a
competitor has won a lower Scholarship, they may enter in the next age scholarship when of
eligible age.
2 Prize money to be used for further tuition at an Orange Dance School.
3 Competitors will perform in the scheduled allocated time for identification to the adjudicator.
4 Time limit appropriate to own age section.
5 NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
 ENTRY FORM – SECTION 122
BETTY KEIRNAN MEMORIAL BALLET SCHOLARSHIP
Co-Sponsored by City of Orange Eisteddfod Soc Inc and Newcrest Mining’s Cadia Valley Operations
ENTRY FEE: $20.00
Major Prize: $2,000 for winner of Scholarship – Open to competitors entered in 13yrs & over sections

NAME: _______________________________________________ AGE: _____________

ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________________

DANCE STUDIO: _______________________________________ TEACHER: __________________

GRADE STUDYING AT TIME OF EISTEDDFOD: _________________________________________

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
1. Previous winners of the Betty Keirnan Memorial Ballet Scholarship are ineligible to enter.
2. The adjudicator will conduct a closed class on the stage of the Orange Civic Theatre. Plain
coloured leotard and ballet tights, pointe and flat shoes will be required. (Short sheer ballet skirts
are permissible).
3. Finalists will be chosen from this class to compete in the Scholarship Dance-off. Competitors
are to perform (a) one classical and (b) a choice of either a Demi-Character or a Modern
Expressive – routines may be repeated.
4. Competitors must have entered and performed in their Ballet Championship.
5. The adjudicator may withhold the prize money if he/she feels the standard is not high enough.
6. Time limit – up to 4mins for each routine.
7. This award is to further competitors study at a major dance studio.
8. Winner of the Ballet Scholarship must be available to dance at the Grand Concert if required.
9. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

ENTRY FORM - SECTION NO: 123

ORANGE ROTARY JAZZ SCHOLARSHIP
ENTRY FEE: $12.00

Major Prize: $600 for winner of Scholarship - Open to competitors entered in 13yrs & over sections

NAME: _______________________________________________ AGE: _____________

ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________________

DANCE STUDIO: _______________________________________ TEACHER: __________________

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
1. Previous winners of the Jazz Scholarship are ineligible to enter.
2. The Adjudicator will conduct a closed class on the stage of the Orange Civic Theatre (plain coloured
one piece leotard to be worn – jazz shorts may be worn).
3. Finalists will be chosen from this class to compete in the Jazz Scholarship Dance-off. Competitors
are to perform two contrasting Jazz routines – these routines may be repeated. (These may include
Jazz, Cabaret, Contemporary.)
4. Competitors must enter and perform in the Jazz Championship.
5. The adjudicator may withhold the prize money if he/she feels the standard is not high enough.
6. Time limit – up to 4mins for each routine.
7. This award is to further competitors study at a major dance studio.
8. Winner of the Jazz Scholarship must be available to dance at the Grand Concert if required.
9. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

______________________________________________________________________________________
 ENTRY FORM - SECTION NO: 124
NRMA TAP SCHOLARSHIP
ENTRY FEE: $12.00

Major Prize: $600 for winner of Scholarship - Open to competitors entered in 13yrs & over sections

NAME: _______________________________________________ AGE: _____________

ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________________

DANCE STUDIO: _______________________________________ TEACHER: __________________

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
1. The Adjudicator will conduct a closed class on the stage of the Orange Civic Theatre (plain coloured
one piece leotard to be worn – jazz shorts may be worn).
2. Finalists will be chosen from this class to compete in Tap Scholarship Dance-off. Competitors are
to perform two contrasting Tap routines – these routines may be repeated
3. Competitors must enter and perform in the Tap Championship.
4. The adjudicator may withhold the prize money if he/she feels the standard is not high enough.
5. Time limit – up to 4mins for each routine.
6. This award is to further competitors study at a major dance studio.
7. Winner of the Tap Scholarship must be available to dance at the Grand Concert if required.
8. Tap Scholarship may be cancelled if insufficient entries.
9. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
 ENTRY FORM FOR CITY OF ORANGE EISTEDDFOD Soc. Inc.
DANCE SECTION ONLY
Please use appropriate Entry Forms for entries for Speech & Drama /Vocal & Instrumental.
Please complete entry form and return to: The Dance Entry Secretary, PO Box 8556 ORANGE NSW 2800. This
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entry form must reach the Dance Entry Secretary postmarked no later than 10 June 2011 (late entries will be
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accepted postmarked 17 June 2011) and must be accompanied by full entry fee, by cheque or money order
PLEASE NOTE LATE ENTRIES WILL INCUR A ONE-OFF FEE OF $10. No notification of appearance is given by
mail, so a programme should be ordered when entering, which will be posted approximately 14 days prior to
commencement of the Eisteddfod. If insufficient room on the entry form the entry may be completed on plain paper,
with similar headings and must contain declaration.
DECLARATION: I will adhere to the rules governing the 2011 competition and will accept the decision of the
committee on all questions or disputes out of, or not provided by the committee and legally binding. I have read and
understood the copyright Rules 9 & 36. I also declare that I am/they are eligible in sections where conditions apply
and give permission for the City of Orange Eisteddfod Soc. Inc. Committee to reproduce any information necessary for
compilation of the programme including photos for publicity purposes.

DANCE SCHOOL : _______________________________________________________________________________

AMCOS COPYRIGHT NO.________________

Teacher’s Name __________________________________________

Teacher’s Signature _________________________________________ Must be signed by Teacher

COMPETITORS NAME/S:_________________________________________ D.O.B: _______________________

Please Note: Dates for AGE ELIGIBILITY – Competitors to enter in the age section of the AGE turning in 2011

ADDRESS:_______________________________________________________PHONE____________________

____________________________________________________ Postcode____________ State __________

Please indicate if you would like your syllabus emailed to you in 2012. Yes No

Email address:_____________________________________________________________________ (print clearly)

Signed by or on behalf of Competitor __________________________________________________

..............................................................................................................................................................................

 SPONSOR A SECTION $10/Section (solos); $20/Section (groups)

I would like to sponsor a section Yes No

Name of Section preferred 1st Choice 2nd Choice

Interested in volunteering during the Eisteddfod? Contact a committee member for more
info.

Entry form over the page

SECT AGE DIV. CATEGORY COMPETITORS NAME/S AGE at ENTRY
NO. (ie 7&8yrs only) (ie Ballet) 31/12/2011 FEE

Sub Total
IF ENTRIES POSTMARKED LATER 10th JUNE 2011 ADD $10.00
Late Fee
Postage of $0.60
Receipt
PLEASE CHECK ENTRIES UPON RECEIVING YOUR RECEIPT.
Programme $6.00
Post. & H $2.00
Competitors are to have Dance Teacher sign entry forms or they will not be accepted.
Sponsorship
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