Dance Rules and Regulations

New and revised syllabus rules are highlighted in yellow.

PLEASE READ ALL GENERAL RULES AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS SYLLABUS.

THE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE DOES NOT WISH TO DISQUALIFY ANY PERFORMER, AND SINCERELY ADVISES ALL COMPETITORS, PARENTS, TEACHERS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS TO ABIDE BY THE REGULATIONS AND SPIRIT OF THE FESTIVAL SO THAT INFRACTIONS DO NOT OCCUR.

Final Closing Date: January 10th
Late entries: Will be accepted up to January 17th. A double entry fee must accompany all late entry requests.

All Entries To: See entry form for mailing information.

Email Dance Representative via our Contacts page.

Fees

Solos	$10.00 per Entry
Young Choreographers (All)	$10.00 per Entry
Duets	$10.00 per Entry
Groups	$5.00 per Person
Academic Schools	Elementary $15.00 per entry, Secondary/College University $18.00 per entry

THE USE OF CAMERAS, VIDEO CAMERAS, TAPES OR RECORDERS OF ANY TYPE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THE AUDITORIUM DURING THE ENTIRE DANCE FESTIVAL AND AT ANY PERFORMANCES SPONSORED BY THE UPPER ISLAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL. PLEASE READ OPENING STATEMENT IN GENERAL RULES.

THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE AUTHORIZED MEMBERS OF MEDIA

All classes in the dance section are open to amateurs only. Student dance teachers may perform if they meet all our rules and regulations as set out in this syllabus plus

must not be a member of a professional dance union or association.
must be a full time academic student in a secondary school/program or college/university.

It is the responsibility of dance schools to ensure all dances entered under their school name meet the rules and regulations set out in this syllabus.

Rules and Regulations

“Dancing is an Art Because it Has Rules” - Voltaire

As stated in the General Rules and Regulations where it pertains to dance, plus the following:

Entries (Use 2011 Version of the Entry Form Please)

ENTRIES MUST BE TYPED providing all requested information—including complete birth date. We will not accept the forms via e-mail. Entry forms must be printed, signed and mailed or delivered. See the entry form for mailing address and closing date information.
All entries from each school are to be sent in one package with a cheque or money order from the dance school and/or dance school parent group.
Correct spelling of competitor's name is required.
Dance teacher or school representative must sign the form.
No individual (solo, groups, duets, trios) is allowed more than one entry in a age class/category.
Solos must remain in the same age group for all entries. If a solo class is not available in a selected category then the dancer may move up to the next age group.
Dances used in past festivals must not be entered again by the same competitor - including Young Choreographers.
A selection performed in Vocal section of festival may not be used in the Dance section Song & Dance category.
Competitive Highland (e.g. fling, sword dance etc.) may not be used in the National category.
Duets - age class entered is that of the oldest dancer.
Groups: See chart in dance category section

Small 3 to 7 dancers

Large 8 or more dancers

No member of a group may be more than 2 years older than the dance age group entered.
The dance section of the UIMF has 2 parts - Ballet and Stage. (see dance class/category section for details)

Entries from Independant Dancers

Solos, duets entries only.
Cheque or money order will be accepted.
Entry must be signed by parent or guardian if dancer is under 16 years of age.
Dancers 16 years of age & older may sign the entry for themselves.

Choreographer/Dance Teacher

No substitution of any performer in any class without permission of Dance Committee Chairs.
Only performers listed on entry form will be allowed on stage once the adjudicator rings the bell.
Costumes are optional. School identification is not to be worn on stage by anyone at anytime including adjudication.
All music and performance must be:
- edited for inappropriate language/content.
- age appropriate - lyrics, dance moves and costume.
- appropriate for a family audience.
Only students 13 years and older at Dec. 31, 2010 may perform on pointe. This applies to all competitors in all dance categories.
Dance teachers are responsible for playing their music. If a teacher is not available, a sound sheet should be completed (available at recording desk) and the dancer may ask the backstage dance committee volunteer to play their music (if a volunteer is available).
Music errors are not the responsibility of the U.I.M.F. volunteers.
Groups and Productions are an intermingling and working together of students to form patterns - not a number of students performing in a straight line.

General Information

Upper Island Musical Festival and its volunteers are not responsible for lost items.
During festival, U.I.M.F. dance festival does not permit the following in their rented building space:
- Subletting
- Rehearsals (quiet warm up only in dressing rooms - no music).
During dance festival, an entry in duets, large or small groups that no longer fits into the category entered may at the discretion of the Dance Committee Chairs:
- move to category/class they now fit into as long as that category/class has not performed.
- may dance in the original category/class for adjudication only.
For solo classes with over 15 dance entries:
- entries will be split into 2 classes by age (e.g. 11 years of age and 12 years of age).
- each class will be adjudicated and awarded as separate classes.
The auditorium will open 1/2 hour before the start of each session and close immediately following each session.

Stage and Performance Rules

Parents are not allowed back stage - there are no exceptions.
Stage is not to be used by anyone except performing dancers during our dance sessions.
Backstage barres will open for warm up 1/2 hour before each session starts.
All tap shoes must be covered or removed before and after each performance.
Use of hair spray, powder, or any substance on feet/shoes may result in disqualification.
Use of resin on dance floor will result in disqualification.
Wings are not to be handled by dancers during their performance on stage.
Dancers must access stage from stage right or stage left—no entry through the back curtain.
Stage lights are preset and will remain the same for all dance entries.
Music system provided by the venue/Upper Island Musical Festival must be the system used and
- May not be used for cueing music or sound checks
- CDs or MP3/iPods are required with our music system.
Floor Props:
- Must be used sparingly and be integral to the dance - not just scenery.
- Must be simple, lightweight & fit through side stage doors.
- Dance schools are responsible for ensuring props do not damage dance floor.
- No dragging/sliding across the dance floor.
- Must be removed from backstage by the end of the session.
- Dancer / dance teacher are responsible for set up and take down.
- Senior students or backstage volunteers may assist but volunteers are not required to assist with props.
- CHECK DANCE CATEGORY/CLASS SECTION OF THIS SYLLABUS FOR INFORMATION REGARDING FLOOR AND HAND HELD PROP USE.

Role of Adjudicator/Adjudication

The adjudicator will provide general comments to the class as a whole during adjudications.
Specific comments to the competitor will be on the their adjudication sheet and are meant for the dance teacher and competitor to discuss
The option to repeat a dance - whether it was completed or not - will be at the discretion of the Adjudicator and the dance committee chairs. A dance that is repeated will be for adjudication only except if the reason is beyond the dancer's control.
If the adjudicator believes a particular performance has been entered in the wrong category, the entry will be for adjudication only.
Inappropriate language/content
- Adjudicator will decide if the language/content is inappropriate.
- Adjudicator will ring the bell - the music will stop and the dance will not be completed.
- No mark or adjudication will be given.
- Performers/performer will not be allowed on stage for adjudication
If syllabus rules have not been followed, the adjudicator may in consultation with Dance Committee Chairs decide a dance entry will not receive an adjudication or mark.
Competitors should not commence before the adjudicator indicates he/she is ready.
The adjudicator may at his/her discretion stop a performance at any time and is not required to give an adjudication or mark if it would be detrimental to the competitor.
Third place certificates may be awarded when there are 8 or more entries in a class at the discretion of the Adjudicator.
Participation certificates will be awarded to soloists in 8 years and younger age categories if dancer has not received a placement certificate.

Young Choreographers

Young Choreographer notes must be received at the recording desk no later than the first day of of the section entered - ballet or stage in order for the adjudicator to review the notes prior to the competition. See complete rules for Young Choreographers in the Dance Classes section of this syllabus.

Bursaries: See general rules.

A competitor must enter a minimum of two (2) solo classes in either the Ballet section or Stage section to be eligible. Bursary awards are at the sole discretion of the adjudicator.

In the dance section, a Rose Bursary (if available) may be awarded to dancers up to 10 years of age and under who perform a minimum of one solo in either ballet or stage.

Young Choreographers bursary (if available) - must enter one solo entry in Young Choreographers to be eligible. For this bursary 'SOLO' refers to the number of choreographers in an entry - not dancers

Provincial Information

PLEASE CHECK PROVINCIAL RULES AT www.bcprovincials.com

Representatives may be chosen from the following three sections: Ballet, Modern and Stage.

A competitor must enter a minimum of two solos in the specific category to be eligible.

Age Categories are as follows:
Level I - Age 10-12, Level II - Age 13 to 15, Level III - Age 16-20

Ballet Representative:	Open to all of the above Levels. One of the solos must be Ballet demi-point (or may be pointe for ages 13 and up), and the other from the Ballet section.
Stage Representative:	Open to all of the above Levels. Two solos from the stage section - not including street dancing.
Modern Representative:	Open to Level II and Level III only. One of the solos must be from the Modern Class and the other from the Ballet section.

Previous winners at the Provincial festival are required to move up to the next level when next going to the Provincials. For example - a Provincial winner in Level 1 Ballet would next compete at Level 2 Ballet.

For more information contact our Provincial Liaison Representative.

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Dance Classes/Categories

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ ALL DANCE AND GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

Ballet section: Ballet - Demi Pointe, Pointe, Demi-Character, Character, National, Interpretive Lyrical Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, Young Choreographer, and Production.

Stage section: Jazz, Lyrical Jazz, Street Dancing, Tap, Modern Stage, Song and Dance, Young Choreographers, Production

Available for adjudication only: Adult Group (Tap), Academic School groups

Groups with dancers who are over the category/age group entered must use chart below.
No member of a group may be more than 2 years older than the category/age group entered.

Number in Group	Number Allowed Over Age of Class Entered
3,4,5	1
6,7,8,9	2
10,11,12,13	3
14,15,16,17	4
18,19,20,21	5
22,23,24,25	6
26,27,28,29	7
30,31,32,33	8
34,35,36,37	9
38,39,40,41	10

Small groups consist of: 3 - 7 dancers.
Large groups consist of: 8 or more dancers.

Timing of Dance Numbers

From the start of the performance whether it is the music or movement first; same for the end of the performance whether the movement or music is last—includes bow. Time limits must be adhered to or the competitor may be disqualified. (Selections do not need to be the maximum length)

Categories/Classes Up to and Including 12 Years of Age

Solos, duets	Not to exceed three (3) minutes
Small and Large Groups	Not to exceed five (5) minutes
Production	Minimum six (6) minutes - Maximum ten (10) minutes

Categories/Classes 14 Years of Age and Over

Solos, duets	Not to exceed four (4) minutes
Small and Large Groups	Not to exceed six (6) minutes
Production	Minimum six (6) minutes - Maximum ten (10) minutes

The title of a dance must be stated on the entry forms for all group dances plus solos & duets entries in some categories. Please carefully read rules given with each category.

Ballet Section

Ballet Demi-Pointe

Dance based on any method of classical ballet technique (Russian, Cecchetti, R.A.D. etc). The dance tells no story. HAND HELD PROPS MAY BE USED IF THEY ARE INTEGRAL TO THE DANCE. NO FLOOR PROPS. No Vocal Music.

Ballet Demi-Pointe	Solo	Duet	Small Group	Large Group
Category/Age Group	Class/Class Numbers
6 Years and Under	100	200	300	400
8 Years and Under	101	201	301	401
10 Years and Under	102	202	302	402
12 Years and Under	103	203	303	403
14 Years and Under	104	204	304	404
16 Years and Under	105	205	305	405
18 Years and Under	106	206	306	406
20 Years and Under	107	207	307	407

Pointe

To be adjudicated on the pointe work of the competitor. Pure Classical ballet, or may borrow from other disciplines in the ballet section. Vocal and instrumental music arrangements permitted. Only students 13 years old and over by December 31, 2010 may perform on pointe. This rule applies to solos, groups, and duets IN ALL DANCE CATEGORIES. HAND HELD PROPS MAY BE USED IF THEY ARE INTEGRAL TO THE DANCE. NO FLOOR PROPS.

Ballet-Pointe	Solo	Duet	Small Group	Large Group
Category/Age Group	Class/Class Numbers
14 Years and Under	108	208	308	408
16 Years and Under	109	209	309	409
18 Years and Under	110	210	310	410
20 Years and Under	111	211	311	411

Demi-Character

Story must be portrayed classically through mime and the use of the upper body. Dancer must perform ballet enchainments from the waist down and character from the waist up. Character must be stated on the entry form. Title of Dance required please.

Demi-Character	Solo	Duet	Small Group	Large Group
Category/Age Group	Class/Class Numbers
6 Years and Under	112	212	312	412
8 Years and Under	113	213	313	413
10 Years and Under	114	214	314	414
12 Years and Under	115	215	315	415
14 Years and Under	116	216	316	416
16 Years and Under	117	217	317	417
18 Years and Under	118	218	318	418
20 Years and Under	119	219	319	419

Character

A definite character must be portrayed whereby the dancer becomes the whole character using any stylized movement with occasional use of isolated ballet steps. Character must be stated on the entry form. Title of Dance required please.

Character	Solo	Duet	Small Group	Large Group
Category/Age Group	Class/Class Numbers
6 Years and Under	120	220	320	420
8 Years and Under	121	221	321	421
10 Years and Under	122	222	322	422
12 Years and Under	123	223	323	423
14 Years and Under	124	224	324	424
16 Years and Under	125	225	325	425
18 Years and Under	126	226	326	426
20 Years and Under	127	227	327	427

Interpretive

Expressing an idea or mood, not a story: often an interpretation of the music or lyrics. The theme of the dance must be explicit in the title. No notes permitted. Title of Dance required please.

Interpretive	Solo	Duet	Small Group	Large Group
Category/Age Group	Class/Class Numbers
8 Years and Under	128	228	328	428
10 Years and Under	129	229	329	429
12 Years and Under	130	230	330	430
14 Years and Under	131	231	331	431
16 Years and Under	132	232	332	432
18 Years and Under	133	233	333	433
20 Years and Under	134	234	334	434

Lyrical Ballet

Lyrical ballet places emphasis on flowing lyrical movements. Solid ballet technique/content is required to be shown. Title of Dance required please.

Lyrical Ballet	Solo	Duet	Small Group	Large Group
Category/Age Group	Class/Class Numbers
8 Years and Under	135	235	335	435
10 Years and Under	136	236	336	436
12 Years and Under	137	237	337	437
14 Years and Under	138	238	338	438
16 Years and Under	139	239	339	439
18 Years and Under	140	240	340	440
20 Years and Under	141	241	341	441

Modern/Contemporary

A stylized dance form with its foundation of a technically based discipline such as Duncan, Graham, Ailey Horton etc. Dance that rejects the limitations of classical ballet and which favors movement derived from the expression of inner feeling, free dance, contraction, release, fall and recovery and dynamism - a constantly evolving style of movement. Title of Dance required please.

Modern/Contemporary	Solo	Duet	Small Group	Large Group
Category/Age Group	Class/Class Numbers
8 Years and Under	142	242	342	442
10 Years and Under	143	243	343	443
12 Years and Under	144	244	344	444
14 Years and Under	145	245	345	445
16 Years and Under	146	246	346	446
18 Years and Under	147	247	347	447
20 Years and Under	148	248	348	448

National

Folk dancing, which portrays the traditional style of a specific country. Instrumental and vocal arrangements permitted. No competitive Highland dance. Please state country on entry form. Title of Dance required please.

National	Solo	Duet	Small Group	Large Group
Category/Age Group	Class/Class Numbers
8 Years and Under	149	249	349	449
10 Years and Under	150	250	350	450
12 Years and Under	151	251	351	451
14 Years and Under	152	252	352	452
16 Years and Under	153	253	353	453
18 Years and Under	154	254	354	454
20 Years and Under	155	255	355	455

Stage Section

Tap

Entries will be judged on footwork, rhythm, style and presentation. Tap sounds on music are NOT permitted. Please remember this is TAP DANCING NOT MODERN STAGE. The tap rules have been changed for a 2 year trial period starting 2010.

Tap	Solo	Duet	Small Group	Large Group
Category/Age Group	Class/Class Numbers
6 Years and Under	500	600	700	800
8 Years and Under	501	601	701	801
10 Years and Under	502	602	702	802
12 Years and Under	503	603	703	803
14 Years and Under	504	604	704	804
16 Years and Under	505	605	705	805
18 Years and Under	506	606	706	806
20 Years and Under	507	607	707	807

Jazz

Free movement using recognized jazz technique showing strong sense of rhythm and co-ordination. Adjudication may be based on the suitability of the music and movements being appropriate to the age of the dancer. Must be pure dance, no floor props permitted. All music must be edited for inappropriate language/content.

Jazz	Solo	Duet	Small Group	Large Group
Category/Age Group	Class/Class Numbers
8 Years and Under	508	608	708	808
10 Years and Under	509	609	709	809
12 Years and Under	510	610	710	810
14 Years and Under	511	611	711	811
16 Years and Under	512	612	712	812
18 Years and Under	513	613	713	813
20 Years and Under	514	614	714	814

Street Dancing

All music must be edited for inappropriate language/content. Please see Dance Rules and Regulations. Street Dancing includes hip hop, street dance, break dancing, stomp funk etc.

Street Dancing	Solo	Duet	Small Group	Large Group
Category/Age Group	Class/Class Numbers
8 Years and Under	515	615	715	815
10 Years and Under	516	616	716	816
12 Years and Under	517	617	717	817
14 Years and Under	518	618	718	818
16 Years and Under	519	619	719	819
18 Years and Under	520	620	720	820
20 Years and Under	521	621	721	821

Lyrical Jazz

Lyrical jazz places emphasis on flowing lyrical movements. Solid jazz technique/content required to be shown. Title of Dance required please.

Lyrical Jazz	Solo	Duet	Small Group	Large Group
Category/Age Group	Class/Class Numbers
8 Years and Under	522	622	722	822
10 Years and Under	523	623	723	823
12 Years and Under	524	624	724	824
14 Years and Under	525	625	725	825
16 Years and Under	526	626	726	826
18 Years and Under	527	627	727	827
20 Years and Under	528	628	728	828

Modern Stage

No live voice. Dance must be suited to live theatre, stage production or music production. Routine must be entertaining and diversified - no straight line work. May be danced in any form of dance currently accepted by the UIMF. Minimum use of simple props please. Title of Dance required please.

Modern Stage	Solo	Duet	Small Group	Large Group
Category/Age Group	Class/Class Numbers
6 Years and Under	529	629	729	829
8 Years and Under	530	630	730	830
10 Years and Under	531	631	731	831
12 Years and Under	532	632	732	832
14 Years and Under	533	633	733	833
16 Years and Under	534	634	734	834
18 Years and Under	535	635	735	835
20 Years and Under	536	636	736	836

Song and Dance

Own voice — no voice on cd of any kind, including spoken voice. Routine suited to stage or musical theatre production; it must be choreographed to provide interest and entertainment beyond straight-line work. Routine must comprise of 50% voice and 50% dance and will be adjudicated on both. Title of Dance required please.

Song and Dance	Solo	Duet	Small Group	Large Group
Category/Age Group	Class/Class Numbers
6 Years and Under	537	637	737	837
8 Years and Under	538	638	738	838
10 Years and Under	539	639	739	839
12 Years and Under	540	640	740	840
14 Years and Under	541	641	741	841
16 Years and Under	542	642	742	842
18 Years and Under	543	643	743	843
20 Years and Under	544	644	744	844

Adjudication Only

Entries in the adjudication only section will receive a special "adjudication only" certificate to recognize their participation in the UIMF dance section. Adjudication only entries are not eligible to be selected for Dance Gala.

Adult Tap - Adjudication Only

All entrants in Adult Classes must be 18 years of age or older at December 31st, 2010. Student dance teachers and dance teachers may enter this class. The general rules applying to dance and the dance rules, regulations must be followed. Entries must be suitable for a family audience. For adult groups there will be no division of group sizes (e.g. small or large groups). This category is on a 2 year trial period starting 2010.

Category	Class Name
Adult Tap	Adult Tap

Academic School Groups - Adjudication Only

Academic entries must be placed in this category.

Dancers in this category must be registered at and attending an academic school. May be danced in any form of dance currently accepted by the UIMF dance section. A performer may perform only once in this category. For academic school groups there will be no division of group sizes (eg. small or large groups). The general rules applying to dance and the dance rules, regulations must be followed.

Elementary and Secondary Schools: Entry must be authorized and signed by a school representative.

Academic School	Class Number	Fee
Elementary	A 30	$15.00
Secondary School (Grades 8 to Grade 12)	A 31	$18.00
College/University	A 32	$18.00

Production and Young Choreographers

Production

Consists of four or more AMATEUR dancers in a dance category currently accepted by the Upper Island Musical Festival. A Production generally tells a story or is part of a large dance or stage production - may be any combination of ages. Special lighting, explosive effects and the use of microphones are not permitted. Minimum time 6 minutes - maximum time 10 minutes.

Category	Class Number
Production - Ballet Section	B 10
Production - Stage Section	S 20

Young Choreographers

Students choose their own music, theme, style and have the option to perform the dance themselves or set on other dancers. Dancer names and birth dates must be entered on the back of the entry form but this is to comply with our rules only. Dancers are not adjudicated—the choreographer is. Students must present written choreography and theme to the adjudicator’s secretary NO LATER THAN THE FIRST DAY OF THE SECTION ENTERED - BALLET OR STAGE in order for the adjudicator to review the notes prior to the competition. The adjudicator and the dance committee chairs may decide to accept notes received later than the first day of the session either ballet or stage but in this case, the dance will be performed for adjudication only. The notes will be reviewed for accuracy, neatness, appropriate floor plan, choreographic notes and costume design. Notes must be in a form that the dance can be repeated by another dancer using only the notes.

Please Note: The category entered is determined by the number (solo or duet) and age of the choreographer or in the case of a duet - the age of the older choreographer.

Young Choreographers Ballet Section	Solo	Duet
Category/Age Group - of Choreographers	Class/Class Numbers (Determined by Number of Dancers)
12 Years and Under	YCBA12	YCBA22
14 Years and Under	YCBA14	YCBA24
16 Years and Under	YCBA16	YCBA26
18 Years and Under	YCBA18	YCBA28
20 Years and Under	YCBA20	YCBA30
Young Choreographers Stage Section
12 Years and Under	YCST12	YCST22
14 Years and Under	YCST14	YCST24
16 Years and Under	YCST16	YCST26
18 Years and Under	YCST18	YCST28
20 Years and Under	YCST20	YCST30

It is the responsibility of Young Choreographers to pick up their notes from the recording desk before the end of the festival.

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