Genée International Ballet Competition 2015
Candidate Information Pack
Mission Statement
The Genée International Ballet Competition is dedicated to promoting and rewarding
standards of excellence in young ballet dancers internationally. This is achieved by
offering aspiring dancers the unique opportunity to work with world-renowned
choreographers and professionals as well as the chance to perform on an
international stage.
The Competition
The Genée International Ballet Competition represents the pinnacle of achievement
for young people trained in the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. The competition
identifies talented young dancers and often launches them on a professional career.
The competition originated quite humbly in 1931 as the ‘Adeline Genée Gold Medal’
and was introduced as an additional incentive for candidates who had passed the
Solo Seal examination. Felicity Garratt was the first recipient of this award; other
medals were later added: the silver (1934), bronze (1956), and gold and silver for
male dancers (1938).
The award continued to progress and develop into a competition format and
remarkably it has taken place almost every year since 1931, even during the Second
World War. In 2002, Luke Rittner, the RAD’s Chief Executive, took the landmark
decision to hold the competition outside London in order to embrace its international
spirit taking it to Australia where Sydney Opera House played host to a record
number of candidates.
Since 2002, the competition has been held in cities on all five continents, including
Singapore, Cape Town, London, Toronto and Sydney. In 2015, the Genée has
returned home to London.
You can learn more about the Genée and its history at www.rad.org.uk/genee
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Section 1: General Information
1.1 Venues and Schedule
The week of competition classes and coaching sessions will commence on Friday 11
September and will be held at the Royal Academy of Dance Headquarters, 36
Battersea Square, London, SW11 3RA. Times of competition classes and coaching
sessions will vary each day and candidates will be provided with a timetable at the
Welcome Reception on Thursday 10 September.
The Semi-finals will be held on Wednesday 16 September and Thursday 17
September from 10.30am at Stratford Circus Arts Centre, Theatre Square, London
E15 1BX.
The Final will be held at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, Islington, London
EC1R 4TN on Saturday 19 September starting at 7.30pm, doors open at 7.00pm.
1.2 Jury and Coaches
Coaches and Judges of international repute will come to London for the competition.
This year’s judges include Dame Monica Mason DBE, former Director of The Royal
Ballet, David Nixon OBE, Artistic Director of Northern Ballet and David Bintley
CBE, Artistic Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet. A list of the full artistic team is
available at www.rad.org.uk/achieve/the-genee/genee-2015/faculty-and-judges
1.3 Entry Qualifications
The competition is open to dancers who are current members of the Royal Academy
of Dance and have passed the RAD Intermediate, Advanced 1 as well as Advanced
2 examination in Classical Ballet (Advanced 2 with Distinction). Evidence is required
of the relevant qualifications held.
Candidates must be aged 15 – 19 years on Monday 10 August 2015 and be of preprofessional status. They must not have been employed on a professional
contract prior to entry of the competition: however students who have been offered a
professional engagement that commences after the competition will still be eligible to
enter. There will be no elimination procedure for candidates prior to the competition.
1.4 Closing Date
The closing date for applications is Monday 10 August 2015. Applications received
without a biography and passport-sized photograph (high resolution - see example
below) will be considered incomplete and therefore deemed invalid.
Please note: the passport-sized photo provided will be printed in the official Genée
International Ballet Competition programme.
4.5cm x 3.5cm
Candidates who are waiting for their Advanced 2 examination result must still
complete an application form to be submitted by the closing date and must advise by
Monday 10 August 2015 whether they are eligible to enter. Candidates who have
not achieved the required examination result by Monday 10 August will be refunded
their entry fee.
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1.5 Insurance
Applicants are advised to take out insurance to guard against withdrawal due to
injury or sickness and for the cost of medical treatment throughout the duration of the
competition.
Section 2: Content of the Competition
2.1 Content and format
Dancer’s Own: Variation 1 – Performed at Semi-finals and Final
Candidates will be invited to perform a variation between 1.00 – 1.30 minutes
duration (performed in pointe shoes for females), choreographed by themselves,
their teacher or a peer to a piece of music of their choice. This section, Dancer’s
Own, puts the creative process right at the heart of the Genée.
Classical Repertoire Variation: Variation 2 – Performed at Semi-finals and Final
Candidates will select one variation from the Classical Repertoire Variation list (see
below).
Into the Unknown: Variation 3 – Performed at the Final only
Each year, the RAD commissions a choreographer to create two (male & female)
exclusive solos for the Genée candidates. This has become one of the most uniquely
rewarding and challenging parts of the competition and as such, this section has
been entitled Into the Unknown. ALL candidates will work with the choreographer
and will benefit from the creative challenge of learning and rehearsing the solos
throughout the five days of coaching.
2.2 Semi-finals
The Semi-finals will be held on Wednesday 16 September and Thursday 17
September from 10.30am at Stratford Circus Arts Centre.The Semi-finalists will be
assessed on a non-rehearsed Classical class on day one and on Dancer’s Own
(Variation 1) and their chosen Classical Repertoire Variation (Variation 2) on day
two.
2.3 Final
The Final will be held on Saturday 19 September at 7.30pm at Sadler’s
Wells.Finalists will be assessed on the Into the Unknown variation (Variation 3);
Dancer’s Own (Variation 1) and their chosen Classical Repertoire Variation
(Variation 2).
2.4 Variations
Coaching sessions for all variations will take place from Friday 11 September at RAD
headquarters and are compulsory for all candidates.
2.4.1 Classical Repertoire Variations
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The list of approved 19 century and 20 century Classical Repertoire Variations is
shown below. Candidates should select and rehearse ONE choice of variation
provided from the list below prior to the competition.
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Females – 19 Century Variations
Please note: as there are sometimes differences in the way that the female 19th
century variations are titled in different productions, a guidance sheet showing the
opening melody of each variation (numbered 1-9 below) is provided with this pack.
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1. Sleeping Beauty
Prologue
2. Sleeping Beauty
Prologue
3. Raymonda
4. Raymonda
5. Raymonda
6. Raymonda
7. La Bayadère
8. La Bayadère
9. La Bayadère
Act I
Act I
Act II
Act III
Act III
Act III
Act III
Fairy Variation III 2/4 (miettes qui
tombent) D major allegro moderato
Fairy Variation V 2/4 F major,
allegro molto vivace
Variation I 2/4 allegretto D flat major
Variation II 6/8 allegretto A major
Variation II 6/8 allegretto B major
Variation I 6/8 prestissimo D major
1st Girl 2/4 allegro D major
2nd Girl 6/8 allegro G major
3rd Girl 2/4 moderato D major
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Females – 20 Century Variations
Danses Concertantes
(MacMillan, 1955)
Principal Variation
4/4 Risoluto
Cinderella
(Ashton, 1948)
Summer Variation
12/8 Andantino Sognando
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Males – 19 Century Variations
Sleeping Beauty
Act III
Swan Lake
Swan Lake
Coppélia
Raymonda
Act I
Act III
Act III
Act III
Le Corsaire
Don Quixote
Act III
Act III
Prince Florimund Variation I A minor 6/8
tarantella
Pas de Trois, Variation IV, C minor 6/8
Prince Siegfried A major, 2/4
Franz
Jean de Brienne, allegro Moderato A flat
major
A flat, 3/4
C major 3/4
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Males – 20 Century Variations
Danses Concertantes
(MacMillan, 1955)
Principal Variation
Les Patineurs
(Ashton, 1937)
Blue Boy’s Variation
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If candidates choose a 19 century variation from the above list, the variation must
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be taken from a traditional classical 19 century production. Versions must be rooted
in classical, 19th century vocabulary: contemporary interpretations using 20th or 21st
century choreography will not be accepted.
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There is no DVD available for the 19 century variations. The Faculty reserve the
right to alter the 19th century Classical Repertoire Variation if necessary.
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All candidates will receive an exclusive Genée DVD of the 20 century variations. If
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candidates choose any of the listed 20 century variations to perform, they should
select and learn the choreography from the DVD. 20th century variations on the DVD
may not be performed at any time except for the Genée International Ballet
Competition. Benesh Movement Notation scores are available on request.
If you have any queries regarding the music for these variations, check the RAD
website www.rad.org.uk/more/music/music-for-rad-events/the-genee
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2.4.2. Into the Unknown – Commissioned Variations 2015
This year, Charlotte Edmonds,first member of The Royal Ballet's Young
Choreographer Programme, has been commissioned to create a male and female
variation with the female variation to be performed on pointe. These two variations
will be premiered at the Final. No music or notes will be provided to candidates in
advance of the competition for either of these variations.Charlotte Edmonds,
Commissioned Choreographer: biography
Charlotte trained at The Royal Ballet School, White Lodge. She was a finalist in the
Ninette de Valois Junior Choreographic Competition for three consecutive years. She
won the Kenneth MacMillan Senior Choreographic Competition twice, with both her
winning works featured in The Royal Ballet School end-of-year performances. While
at the School, Charlotte performed with The Royal Ballet. In 2013, she was given her
first choreographic commission as Causeway Artist in Residence with Yorke Dance
Project, No Strings Attached, which opened at Sadler’s Wells. In 2014, she created
her first dance film The Indifferent Beak for the Royal Ballet Deloitte Ignite Festival.
In November 2014 she choreographed for the London Children’s Ballet Gala hosted
by Darcey Bussell with dancers from the Royal and Birmingham Royal Ballet
companies. Charlotte is completing her final year at Rambert School and will be the
first participant of The Royal Ballet’s Young Choreographer Programme from August
2015.
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2.4.3. Dancer’s Own – Candidate’s own choreography (Variation 1):
2015 will see the continuation of the Choreographic Award sponsored by Mondor
introduced in 2013, which will give the Semi-final judges a formal opportunity to
recognise the best of the Dancer’s Own choreography. The winning choreography
will be announced alongside the decision on who will progress to the Final, and will
be performed at the Final on Saturday 19 September.
Variations – Guidelines for Choreographer
 Candidates should present a variation (performed in pointe shoes for
females) between 1.00 - 1.30 minutes duration choreographed for them by
themselves, their teacher or a peer to a piece of music of their choice.
 Dances for female candidates must include pointe work.
 The choreography should not make any reference to characters, storylines or
films that are still in copyright (e.g. Harry Potter, Billy Elliot, Avatar, etc.),
unless written proof of permission from the copyright owner of the story or
underlying work can be provided in advance.
 Candidates may wear a simple costume and/or use hand-held props if
appropriate; however no scenery or masks may be used.
 The candidate’s costume must not make any reference to characters from
films or musicals that are still in copyright (e.g. Harry Potter, Pirates of the
Caribbean, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang etc).
 The Faculty reserve the right to alter the Dancer’s Own Vvariation if
necessary.
Music – Guidelines for Variations
The music:
 Should be between 1.00 - 1.30 minutes duration.
 Taken from a recording which has been purchased legitimately or recorded
for and licensed to the candidate.
 If desired, be an original composition by the student or teacher or the result of
a collaboration.
 Please note that only “topping and tailing” of recordings is permissible. There
should be no “internal” cuts to the music as this will likely constitute an
infringement of copyright.
 Candidates are required to send ONE copy of their music to Maria
O’Connor by the closing date Monday 10 August. The music may be in
either CD, .wav, .aiff, AAC or mp3 format ONLY. No other file formats
will be accepted. No alterations to this music will be accepted after 10
August.
 Candidates must bring one copy of their music with them on CD, with any
cuts or fades already edited. This CD must be in audio CD format (ie it must
be playable on a standard CD player).
Things to think about
 How will your variation begin – before the music, after the music, with the
music? How easy will it be for the sound equipment operator to know when
you should start?
 How does your music end? Remember it is easy to fade out music, but you
cannot fade yourself out from the stage so easily!
 You may choose any kind of music; however, if your music contains lyrics,
these must not include any offensive material (ie sexist, racist or in other
ways defamatory).
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Music Information Form
The enclosed Music Information Form, which contains details of the music used for the
variation (for copyright and programming purposes), should be fully completed and
returned to Maria O’Connor, Training Officer, Royal Academy of Dance, 36 Battersea
Square, London, SW11 3RA or emailed to moconnor@rad.org.uk NO LATER than 10
August 2015. Please remember to state the title of your piece.
2.5 Costume
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General Class, Coaching Sessions and Semi-finals class – Practice
ballet attire should be worn and the leotard may be of any colour. Tights for
females should be regulation exam colour. For class, females may wear soft
pointe shoes or split sole shoes, although the RAD does not recommend they
are worn for classes or competitions. Pointe shoes are required for the pointe
work section of the class and for the variation coaching sessions.
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Semi-finals
Day 1:
Semi-finals Classical class – as above
Day 2:
Dancer’s Own: Variation 1
Candidates may wear a simple costume and/or use hand-held props if
appropriate; however no scenery or masks may be used. The candidate’s
costume must not make any reference to characters from films or musicals
that are still in copyright.
Classical Repertoire Variation: Variation 2
Chosen 19th century Variation – The costume is the candidates’ choice, but
should be appropriate to the variation and a head-dress may be worn;
alternatively a leotard with tutu or appropriate skirt of any matching colour
may be worn for females.
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Chosen 20th century Variation – No costume may be worn for these
variations. Candidates should wear the same practice attire as worn for the
Semi-finals class.
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Final
As listed above for Dancer’s Own: Variation 1 and Classical Repertoire
Variation: Variation 2.
For Into the Unknown: Variation 3
No costume may be worn for this variation. Candidates should wear the same
practice attire as worn for the Semi-finals class.
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2.6 Criteria for Assessment
Candidates are assessed on the following criteria across both the class work and
variations:
Technique
Incorporating:
 Secure posture and weight placement, use of turnout, articulated, clearly defined
footwork
 Co-ordinated and sensitive use of the arms and hands in balanced harmony with
the whole body showing breadth of movement, use of épaulement, alignment,
head and eye line
 Rhythmical and controlled pirouettes
 Controlled, sustained and co-ordinated adagio movements creating harmonious
lines through the whole body
 Effective use of elevation, accurate batterie, and the ability to reflect the
dynamics and artistic qualities of the allegro steps
 Use of space
Music
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Rhythmical accuracy and timing
Response to musical atmosphere, dynamics and phrasing
Performance
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Confident movements performed with ease
An ability to interpret and express the varying artistic qualities and appropriate
styles
2.7 Awarding of Medals
Three medals may be awarded – gold, silver and bronze – in a male and female
category.
The Gold medal is only awarded when a candidate, in the judges’ opinion,
demonstrates exceptional technical skills, an innate response to music, outstanding
performance qualities and charisma. The Silver medal is awarded to a candidate
who is proficient in technique, musicality and performance. The Bronze medal is
awarded to a candidate who is proficient in technique, musicality and performance
although some areas of the work may not be as strong as others.
Medals are awarded to candidates showing the highest levels of competency in the
stated criteria. The judges’ decision is final. The prize money in British Sterling (GBP)
will be awarded to medallists in each category for female and male as follows:
Gold
Silver
Bronze
£5,000
£3,000
£2,000
It is possible that the judges may decide to award more than one medal in each
category. In the event this happens, the prize money for that medal will be divided
equally between the selected candidates. This may mean that where there are more
than two candidates at silver, but only one at bronze, the bronze candidate will
receive a greater monetary prize.
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In addition to the above medals, the new (introduced in 2013) Choreographic
Award sponsored by Mondor, will be awarded to recognise the best of the
Dancer’s Own choreography. This award has no monetary prize.
The Dame Margot Fonteyn Audience Choice Award sponsored by Freed of
London will be also awarded on the night of the Final following a public vote. This
award has a monetary prize of £250, generously supported by the Dame Margot
Fonteyn Scholarship Fund.
Section 3: Accommodation & Travel
3.1 Accommodation & Meals for Candidates
The Academy will provide free accommodation to all candidates. Shared
accommodation will be pre-booked for candidates only and will be allocated at the
Academy’s discretion. Accommodation will be provided from Thursday 10 September
(coaching commences on Friday 11 September) up to and including the night of
Saturday 19 September. The accommodation will be at: Double Tree By Hilton Hotel,
Imperial Wharf, London SW6 2GA:
http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/doubletree-by-hilton-hotellondon-chelsea-LONLCDI/index.html
All candidates’ main meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner - will be provided and are
included in the entry fee. Transport from the hotel to RAD headquarters, the Semifinal and Final venues will be provided for all residential candidates.
3.2 Chaperones
There will be two chaperones responsible at all times for candidates under the age of
18 years. Candidates under the age of 18 will not be permitted to leave the
accommodation or coaching venue during the course of the competition, unless
accompanied by a parent/guardian or teacher. The Royal Academy of Dance also
encourages those candidates over the age of 18 to abide by this regulation.
3.3 Accommodation for Parents/Teachers
Parents/teachers accompanying candidates should make their own accommodation
bookings.
Please note that the Academy will arrange accommodation for candidates only
for the period 10 September – 19 September (inclusive).
3.4 International Travel
Please check your Visa entry requirements for the UK.
For airport information and transport details to the Hotel, please access
http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/doubletree-by-hilton-hotellondon-chelsea-LONLCDI/index.html
3.5 Currency
The currency in the UK is British Sterling (GBP). Candidates should carry sufficient
money to convert to Sterling, or a credit card.
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Section 4: Further Information
4.1 Registration & Welcome Reception – Thursday 10 September
Registration for all candidates for the Genée International Ballet Competition will take
place in the reception area of the Royal Academy of Dance Headquarters, 36
Battersea Square, London, SW11 3RA.
This will be followed by a Welcome Reception for all candidates at 6.00pm in the
Genée Studio. Candidates may bring up to two guests (parent/teacher) to this event.
At the Welcome Reception you will be introduced to your coaches for the week, the
RAD Genée staff and other people who will be assisting with the organisation of the
competition. You will also have a tour of the studios and facilities. Dress code for the
Welcome Reception is smart casual. No stilettos must be worn in the Genée
Studio.
4.2 Other Events
A full schedule of any evening activities will be sent to all candidates after the closing
date, but the following are confirmed so far:
Tuesday 15 September (evening)
City Hall Reception for all candidates.
Dress code: smart casual
Friday 18 September: Activity Day for Non-Finalists
Transport will be provided for morning activities.
8.00am – 11.00am approximately – professional photoshoot:each candidate will be
provided with dance wear by sponsor Mondor, and a professional photographer will
be contracted to photograph non-finalists in front of iconic London sights. Further
details to be confirmed at the Welcome Reception.
12.00 noon – 2.00pm – non-finalists will have the opportunity to perform on a
temporary dance floor set up in the heart of the City of London (financial district).
Further details to be confirmed at the Welcome Reception.
2.00pm onwards – candidates’ free time until dinner.
Saturday 19 September (morning)
9.30 – 11.00am Pop-up dance floor: Kings Cross Station
An opportunity for non-finalists to perform their Dancer’s Own Variation within the
station.
Saturday 19 September (day)
Semi-finalists who have not been chosen as Finalists are asked to participate in an
on-stage defilé immediately prior to the Awards Ceremony. Rehearsals for this will
take place at Sadler’s Wells. The time will be confirmed in your timetable, which you
will receive after the closing date.
Saturday 19 September (evening)
Candidates and one guest are invited to a Post-Final Reception at Sadler’s Wells at
approximately 10.30pm. Candidates will need to provide the name of their guest to
Maria O’Connor during the coaching period. Dress code for the Post-Final Reception
and the defilé on Saturday 19 September: Party attire for ladies and tailored for men.
No stilettos must be worn.
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Section 5: Ticketing and Fees
5.1 Tickets & Booking Information for Parents/Teachers of Candidates
Public booking opens 19 May and early booking is recommended. (RAD
Members can book at a discounted rate until 18 May only.)
SEMI-FINALS
Wednesday 16 & Thursday 17 September 10.30am
Stratford Circus Arts Centre, Theatre Square, London E15 1BX
Nearest tube/overground station: Stratford
£23 One-day ticket / £40 Two-day ticket
RAD Member early bird rate available until 18 May: £20 One-day ticket / £35 Twoday ticket – visit the Members’ Area on the RAD website for booking details
Box Office 0844 357 2625
www.stratford-circus.com
The Stratford Circus Box Office is open Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm & Sunday 9am4pm BST – please book online outside of these hours.
FINAL
Saturday 19 September 7.30pm
Sadler’s Wells, Rosebery Avenue, Islington, London EC1R 4TN
Nearest tube: Angel
£58, £43, £32, £20, £12
RAD Member early bird rate available until 18 May: 20% off top three price bands –
visit the Members’ Area on the RAD website for booking details
Box Office 0844 412 4300
www.sadlerswells.com
A transaction charge of £2.50 for phone bookings or £1.75 for concessionary and
online bookings will apply. No charge when booking in person. Concessions (under
16s, students, over 65s, unwaged) £8 for band D & E. 10% off for Groups of 8+ in
the Stalls only. Access rate 50% off. The Sadler’s Wells Box Office is open MondaySaturday 10am-8pm BST – please book online outside of these hours.
Please note: Semi-finalists who are not selected as a Finalist will be allocated
one free seat at the Final at Sadler’s Wells to watch the competition. All further
tickets must be purchased from the box office in advance.
5.2 For Candidates
The entry fee for the 2015 Genée International Ballet Competition is £500.00 (GBP
pound sterling) and should be included with the application form. Candidates in
receipt of a Darcey Bussell, Diamond Jubilee or Dame Margot Fonteyn Scholarship
Fund bursary from the Royal Academy of Dance should attach a printed copy of the
letter confirming that their fee is covered by the bursary, and do not need to submit
payment.
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Section 6: Images and social media
6.1 All Variations are covered by copyright law and therefore any type of recording
(images, photographs, audio/video, etc.) taken by any type of device, in the studio is
strictly prohibited throughout the competition.
6.2 The Royal Academy of Dance has a lively and engaged worldwide community of
followers and fans on both Facebook and Twitter. During the competition, the media
team will be taking appropriate images and use a selection to regularly publish on
Facebook or Twitter (for which we will be using the hashtag #Genee2015).
In addition to the main Royal Academy of Dance Facebook page, we have an
established Genée International Ballet Competition Facebook page, which you are
welcome to ‘Like’ so that you can virtually meet other candidates online before arrival
to London.
However, in order to keep the competition as fair as possible, you are
requested not to tag yourself on Facebook until the end of the competition.
The media team monitor this throughout the competition.
We use our social networks in order to promote the competition, raising its profile
worldwide, providing you with a platform to be seen by the dance industry and to
help us to ensure a full audience during the Semi-finals and Final.
http://twitter.com/radheadquarters/
https://www.facebook.com/GeneeInternationalBalletCompetition
https://www.facebook.com/RoyalAcademyofDance
Finally, we encourage you to share your Genée experience throughout the
competition on Facebook or Twitter using the official hash-tag; we simply ask that
you adhere to those simple rules above.
Check list
Have you enclosed the following:
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Application Form with Black & White or Colour passport-sized photograph
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Candidate Accommodation Booking Form Biography
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Press & Publicity Consent Form
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Competition Entry Fee
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DVD Order Form
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Evidence of entry qualifications (copies of Intermediate,
Advanced 1 and Advanced 2 examinations)
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Are you a current RAD member? If not, please contact the Membership team on
membership@rad.org.uk
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The fully completed Music Information Form for Dancer’s Own: Variation 1 must
be returned to Maria O’Connor, Training Officer, at the address below or emailed
to moconnor@rad.org.uk NO LATER than Monday 10 August 2015.
N.B. Failure to include any of the above items will render your
application invalid
Contact for Further Information:
Return these documents and fees to: Maria O’Connor, Royal Academy of Dance,
36 Battersea Square, London SW11 3RA, UK
E-mail: moconnor@rad.org.uk tel: + 44 (0)20 7326 8024
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Genée International Ballet Competition 2015
Application Form
Date of the Awards: 19 September 2015 – Closing Date of Entry: 10 August 2015
Office use:
Income code
75-GENE-1321
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Concept Id
Please return completed application form with payment to:
Maria O’Connor, Royal Academy of Dance, 36 Battersea Square, London SW11 3RA
STUDENT DETAILS
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Membership Number
Male
First Name
Family Name
Female
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Country of Residence
Nationality
Full Address (including Country and Postal / Zip Code)
Telephone Number/Mobile Number
Fax Number
E Mail address
Twitter Handle
Brand and Size of the leotard you normally wear for class
Date of Birth:
Age:
DANCING DETAILS
Name of Ballet Teacher
Membership Number (if available)
All Vocational Graded examinations passed
Date
Result
Please give below full details of your Vocational Graded Training only and any professional experience if necessary. This
information may be used for publicity purposes. The Academy will not accept responsibility for any errors due to
incorrect details
Dates
Full Name of Teacher/s
Full Name of Dance School attended
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If you have received coaching specifically for the Genée International Ballet Competition from a different teacher from the
one(s) listed above, please give name(s) and details below:
1)
For Dancer’s Own: (Variation 1): please provide the following information:
a)
Title of Variation as you would like it to appear in the Programme:
b)
Name of Choreographer as you would like it to appear in the Programme:
c)
Music details: see form at the end of this pack. Please fill in ALL details as requested.
2) For the Classical Repertoire Variation section (Variation 2): please indicate which 19th Century OR 20th
Century Classical Repertoire Variation, selected from the combined list provided you will perform. Information
may be submitted after candidates have viewed the 20 th century DVD.
19th Century:
20th Century:
Please include a black and white or colour passport sized photograph of the candidate and a short biography of not more
than 60 words. This may be used in the Final programme and may be edited by the Academy if necessary. The photograph
and biography must be sent with this application form.
Entry Fee: £500.00 (GBP)
PAYEE DETAILS
Full Name
Address (including country and Postal / Zip Code)
Telephone Number
Relationship to applicant
I enclose □ a cheque for £500.00 made payable to the Royal Academy of Dance
□ a copy of the letter I received from the Royal Academy of Dance confirming that my fee will be covered by a Darcey
Bussell, Diamond Jubilee or Dame Margot Fonteyn Scholarship Fund bursary
Or
□ charge my Visa/MasterCard/Amex/Maestro/Delta/ with £500.00
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the front of the card above the embossed card number; for all other cards a three digit number which can be
found on the back signature strip. The Card Security Code will be blacked out/made illegible once the
transaction has been processed.
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I agree to abide by the Academy’s terms and conditions
Signature________________________________________________________Date_________________________
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Terms and Conditions – Genée International Ballet Competition
1.
Bookings
a) All bookings will be dealt with in order of receipt. Payment will be processed
within ten (10) working days on receipt of application.
b) Confirmation of your booking will be sent on receipt of application. You are
advised not to book travel unless you have received written confirmation of a
place which will be sent out to you after the final closing date.
c) Applications will be considered invalid if candidates do not enclose all the
requested information.
2.
Cancellation of the Genée International Ballet Competition
The Genée International Ballet Competition may be cancelled by the Royal Academy
of Dance in the unlikely event that it fails to attract a viable number of candidates. Full
refund of fees will be made in these circumstances.
3.
Withdrawals and Refunds
Candidates who withdraw voluntarily will have their fees refunded, subject to the
clauses below:
a) Withdrawals before the closing date will incur a 10% administration charge.
b) Withdrawals between the closing date and six (6) working days prior to the
Genée International Ballet Competition will incur a 50% administration charge,
unless a medical certificate is produced. In this case a 10% administration
charge will apply.
c) There will be no refund for withdrawals made during the five (5) working days
prior to the Genée International Ballet Competition, unless a medical certificate is
produced. In this case a 10% administration charge will apply.
d) Once the Genée International Ballet Competition has commenced, there will be
no refunds for withdrawals. Reasons for withdrawals can include injury/illness,
homesickness, personal or family reasons inter alia.
4.
Insurance
Candidates are advised to consider taking out insurance against withdrawal due to
injury/illness or requiring medical treatment or hospitalisation, or due to personal or
family reasons which might prevent them completing the competition. Candidates
with an existing injury attend the Genée International Ballet Competition at their own
risk.
5.
Waiver
Physical contact may be necessary by members of the teaching faculty. If you would
like to discuss this matter, contact Maria O’Connor, Royal Academy of Dance, 36
Battersea Square, London SW11 3RA, UK, e-mail: moconnor@rad.org.uk, tel: + 44
(0)20 7326 8024.
6.
Content
The Academy reserves the right to alter the advertised programme and/or Faculty
without prior notice. The information in this and other printed or electronic
brochures/notices was correct at the time of print or going online.
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7.
Data Protection Statement
In providing the Royal Academy of Dance with your contact details you give us
permission to contact you in relation to the business of the Academy, and we will not
disclose your information to any third parties except where legally required to do so.
If you do not wish to receive any information about or from the Royal Academy of
Dance please tick here 
We may from time to time, contact you individually about other carefully selected third
party services which we think may be of interest to you.
If you wish to receive information from the Royal Academy of Dance about carefully
selected third party services please tick here 
The Royal Academy of Dance’s full data protection statement is available at
www.rad.org.uk
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Genée International Ballet Competition
Candidate Accommodation Booking Form
The Academy will provide free accommodation to all candidates. Shared rooms have been
pre-booked for candidates only. Rooms will be allocated at the Academy’s discretion.
Accommodation will be provided from Thursday 10 September (coaching commences on
Friday 11 September) up to and including the night of Saturday 19 September. The
accommodation will be at; Double Tree By Hilton Hotel, Imperial Wharf, London SW6 2GA
TEL: +44-20-7411 2200 FAX: +44-20-7411 2444
Accommodation will be provided on a breakfast and evening meal basis. Lunch will also be
provided. Candidates will be chaperoned.
CANDIDATES TO COMPLETE THE DETAILS BELOW
Candidate’s Name:
Candidate’s Address:
I will require accommodation at the Double Tree By Hilton, Imperial Wharf 10 September –
19 September (inclusive)
Please √ Yes  No 
Please indicate if you are a vegetarian √ Yes No  Or have any special dietary requirements?
Please state any allergies, medical problems / injuries:
Please provide details of any medication you are taking currently:
If you would like to share a room with another candidate who you already know, please add their
name below:
In case of an emergency, please provide the name and number of the person you would like us to
contact in your home country:
If you have a parent or teacher you are travelling with, please provide their contact address and
telephone number of where we can contact them in London:
Candidates under the age of 18 will not be permitted to leave the hotel or coaching venue during the
course of the competition, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian or teacher. The Royal Academy
of Dance encourage those candidates under the age of 18 to abide by this regulation
Candidates under the age of 18: I agree to the above rules and regulations
Candidates’signature________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian
Signature____________________________________Date_______________________
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Press & Publicity Consent Form
Genée International Ballet Competition 2015
Dear Candidate
In accordance with our safeguarding policy and procedures, we will not permit photographs,
video or any other images of young people and vulnerable adults to be taken without the
consent of the child, parents/guardians/carers. By signing this form, you agree to give the
RAD your consent.
There will be significant media interest in this event. All imagery (including video) and
potential press and publicity will be handled by the Academy’s staff or press team in liaison
with external agencies, Kallawayor Midas PR.. Candidates may be asked to participate in
photo shoots, or be involved in press activities that may be published in print (newspapers or
magazines), published or streamed on the internet, , or in broadcast media (Radio or TV)
and social media.
The Royal Academy of Dance and/or their partners, sponsors or third party media channels
may wish to reproduce photographs or re-use audio/video footage or other press materials
relating to this event. Images, in particular, may also be used by the RAD to create
marketing material (printed publications and/or electronic media), as promotional material for
future Academy events, or they may even be used to inspire products devised by our
commercial branch, Royal Academy of Dance Enterprises (RADE).
Rest assured that all information provided on your application form is private and
confidential; your personal details will not be divulged without your full knowledge and
expressed permission from you or your parents/guardians/carers. We will check with you
beforehand.
Please complete the form below. By signing this form you will give the Royal Academy of
Dance consent to use static and moving images of you for the purposes listed above.
If you are under the age of 18 the consent form must be counter-signed by a parent or
guardian.
Candidate/performer’s name (PRINT):
_____________________________________________
I do  do not  (please tick as appropriate) agree to participate in press interviews, photo
shoots and or television filming or any other reasonable request on behalf of the Royal
Academy of Dance in order to promote the RAD and its future competitions and events.
I do  do not  (please tick as appropriate) give permission for all press/media coverage
and photographs to be used by the Academy or third party media outlets or broadcasters for
promotional purposes both on and off line.
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Signature of student/candidate/performer, and date:
__________________________________________________________
Signature of parent/guardian/carer if candidate is aged 16 years or under, and date:
__________________________________________________________
Signature of carer if candidate is a vulnerable adult and date:
__________________________________________________________
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Genée Classical Repertoire Variations (Variation 2):
20th century classical repertoire variations DVD Order Form
Return this order form with your Application Form for the Genée International Ballet
Competition 2015 marked to the attention of Maria O’Connor by email:
moconnor@rad.org.uk, by post: Royal Academy of Dance, 36 Battersea Square, London,
SW11 3RA or by fax: +44 (0) 20 7924 3129.
Content
The DVD contains the following 20th Century Variations:
For female candidates
Choreographer
Danses Concertantes
Principal Variation
MacMillan, 1955
Cinderella
Summer Variation
Ashton, 1963
Danses Concertantes
Principal Variation
MacMillan, 1955
Les Patineurs
Blue Boy’s Variation
Ashton, 1937
For male candidates
Product Code
Order Code
330GENDVD
330GENTSC
Please tick which product type you
require
PAL DVD
NTSC DVD
Name of Candidate
______________________________________________________
Delivery details
Name
Address
Postcode
Tel
Fax
Email
There is no need to include any payment for this DVD as the cost is included in
your entry fee for the competition.
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Dancers’ Own (Variation 1) Required Information
Music Information Form
The Music Information Form, which contains details of the music used for the variation (for
copyright and programming purposes), should be completed and returned to Maria
O’Connor, Training Officer, Royal Academy of Dance, 36 Battersea Square, London, SW11
3RA or emailed to moconnor@rad.org.uk NO LATER than 10 August.
Music copyright and licensing is a very important part of putting on a new piece of
choreography, so we need to know about the music you are going to use
A
1
SECTION A : Your details
Your name please print your last name in CAPITALS
2
The title of your variation (This means what you are going to call the variation, not the
title of the music – unless it’s the same title as the music, of course)
3
About your music
Please tick the answer that applies
From a commercial CD – skip to section B
Music you composed/produced yourself – skip to section C
a)
Music composed/produced by a friend who has said you can use the music for this
event – skip to section C
I don’t know what the music is, it’s a track that someone sent me/I downloaded from
iTunes: Sorry! Your music must be one of the above options. Please start again…
SECTION B: Details of music from a commercial CD
Please answer as much as you can of the following questions – we need a minimum of
three items of information from the list below
Title of CD
b)
Title of the track you are using from this CD
c)
Name of the composer/songwriter/band
d)
Name of any featured performers (e.g. a special soloist or guest performer on the
track)
e)
Name of the record label
f)
Duration of the track or excerpt of a track that you are using
g)
Start time _______ and finish time _______ of the track (mm:ss)
B
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C
SECTION C: Details of music that you have composed/produced yourself
If you have composed or produced the music yourself, please tick the box on the left to
acknowledge the following statement, then sign and date the form.
In signing this form, I declare that the music I am submitting for this event was
composed by me, and does not include any sections of music or lyrics by other people
without their permission in writing.
Title of piece:
Your name as you would like it to appear on any credits/programme notes
D
SECTION D: Details of music composed or produced by a friend/colleague or
other collaborator
If you are going to use music composed or produced by a friend/colleague, please tick
the box on the left to acknowledge the following statement, then sign and date the form.
I have attached a statement from the composer/producer of this work giving their
written permission for me to use this music for my choreography at this event.
Title of piece:
Composer/producer name as they would like it to appear on any
credits/programme notes
F
Other information
Please state below if there is anything else you think we ought to know about the
music you are going to use
G
Your signature
Please print out this form, sign it and return to Maria O’Connor, Training Officer, Royal
Academy of Dance, 36 Battersea Square, London, SW11 3RA or emailed to
moconnor@rad.org.uk NO LATER than 10 August.
Signed
Dated:
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