CANTERBURY DANCE FESTIVAL
Willow Mead
Borstal Avenue
Whitstable
Kent
CT5 4NX
Canterbury Dance Festival 2009
Dear Teachers and Festival Organisers,
Please find enclosed the Canterbury Dance Festival Syllabus for 2009.
Please make sure with all entries sent, the Entry Identification form is filled out correctly in full and
sent in.
The Festival dates are:
Wednesday 22nd July – Tuesday 28th July 2009 (inclusive).
The Adjudicator will be Karen Blackburn
The Groups and Troupes will be at the week-end again, after the success of entries last year.
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9 Years & under and 12 years & under will be on Saturday 25th July
13 years & over, mixed ages and Adult cabaret will be on Sunday 26th July 2009.
The Services of our Photographer – John Hall, and DVD Technician – Video Vision will be available
as always and of course the Canteen will be open Serving Hot and Cold food at reasonable prices –
INCLUDING BREAKFAST.
There will be no increase in Festival fees this year.
To keep to our Festival format of no more than 7 days of which finish no later than 7pm each day, we
ask you to send in your entries promptly as they will be registered on a first come first served basis, and
no late entries will be accepted, unless cancelations occur on the day.
If providing your music on CD format, please make sure you have a back up cassette tape in case of
emergency. Some CD’s do not read on every machine.
People who do not respect Festival rules, will be asked to leave.
For additional entry forms please visit our website, www.canterburydancefestival.co.uk
Kind Regards
Laura Murray
Laura Murray AISTD LIDTA
Willow Mead, Borstal Avenue, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4NX
01227 273338
01227 749750 07966 376675
CANTERBURY DANCE FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL STAFF
Adjudicator:
Karen Blackburn
Organiser & Secretary:
Laura Murray AISTD LIDTA
Treasurer & Child Protection Officer:
Winn Murray
Writer for the Adjudicator:
Pippa Smith
Certificate Producer:
Jan Smith
Mark Collator:
Maureen Burton
Dance Music Official:
Janet Turney
Auditorium Official:
Anita Cocks
Back Stage Officials:
Abigail O’Leary
Mary Janes
Samantha Leman
Hannah Gibson
Ray Tamulevicius
Clare Lancaster
Personnel Officer:
Jenny Rowden
Official Photography:
John Hall
Ann Hall
Official Video Technician:
Video Vision
DVD Sales Officer:
Ruth Tamulevicius
General communications relating to the Festival should be addressed to:
Miss Laura Murray
Willow Mead
Borstal Avenue
Whitstable
Kent
CT5 4NX
01227 273338 / 01227 749750 / 07966 376675
The Organiser wishes to thank the Chaucer Technology School.
The Organiser also wishes to thank everyone for giving up their valuable spare time to help with the
smooth running of this Festival.
CANTERBURY DANCE FESTIVAL
Adjudicator KAREN BLACKBURN
Karen has been involved in the performing arts from an early age, where at the age of
twelve she held the title of British Junior Ballet Champion.
She completed her training at the Urdang Academy before going on to a successful
performing career throughout the UK and abroad. As a classical/contemporary dancer
she worked with Ballet Independiente (Mexico) and toured extensively throughout
Germany with Spiel der Kräfte where two roles where crafted for her.
Alongside her dancing career, Karen has worked as a freelance choreographer since
1988 when she choreographed the first Summer Season at Alton Towers. Several of
her former students are currently working with major ballet companies, in the West
End Musicals or on television.
Karen is a registered teacher with the RAD and principal of her own Theatre Arts
School in Hampshire. Together with her busy teaching schedule Karen regularly guest
teaches and choreographs around the UK.
Karen is a member of the British and International Federation of Festivals.
CANTERBURY DANCE FESTIVAL
AWARDS, TROPHIES & CUPS
1. The PLS Award
Classical 5 Years & Under
2. The Willow Award
Theatre 5 Years & Under
3. The Keeley East Cup
Junior Lyrical Modern
4. The Karen Roberts Cup
Senior Lyrical Modern
5. The Catherine Janes Cup
Junior Tap
6. The Laura Murray Award
Senior Tap
7. The LRT Cup
Junior Modern
8. The Kelly Taylor Cup
Senior Modern
9. The Laura Symonds Award
Junior Ballet
10. The Martin Trophy
Senior Ballet
11. The Markson Cup
Junior Song & Dance
12. The Murray Cup
Senior Song & Dance
13. CAM Productions Award
Junior National
14. The PLS Award
Senior National
15. The Angela McDonald Cup
Junior Greek & Natural Movement
16. The Kelly Homewood Cup
Senior Greek & Natural Movement
17. The Joseph Award
Junior Character
18. The Tower Cup
Senior Character
19. The Thanet Festival Cup
Junior Choreographic
20. The AJO Cup
Senior Choreographic
21. The H.L.R Trophy
Classical Duets
22. The Win Newman Award
Theatre Duets
23. The Grant Cup
Choreographic Duets
24. The George Trophy
Theatre Trios & Quartets
25. The Jasmine Trophy
Classical Trios & Quartets
26. The S.R.F. Award
Choreographic Trios & Quartets
27. G.L.F Trophy
Classical Aggregate – Junior
28. G.E.M Award
Theatre Aggregate - Junior
29. The Wendy Cameron Award
Classical Aggregate - Senior
30. The Canterbury Award
Theatre Aggregate – Senior
31. The Limelight Shield
Troupes Highest Mark – Junior
32. The Lily Shield
Groups Highest Mark - Junior
33. The Jaqueline Storey Cup
Troupes Highest Mark – Senior
34. The Rebecca Janes Cup
Groups Highest Mark - Senior
35. The Global Award
Boys Highest Mark
36. The Turney Award
Adult Cabaret
37. The FLB Award
Highest Festival Mark (not Groups or
Troupes)
38. The Geoffrey Chaucer Award
Sincerity
39. The Elliot Gilbert Memorial Cup
Originality in Choreography
40. The Alan Roberts Memorial Shield
National Dance Costume Award
41 The Emma Louise Cup
Musicality
42 The Lewis Trophy
Most promising up and coming
Performer – Junior
43 The Janet McCormack Award
Most promising up and coming
Performer – Senior
44 Canterbury Dance Festival Bursary
Adjudicator’s Choice – Bursary to
Further Tuition Opportunities
In order to qualify for the Aggregate awards the competitor has to perform 4 solos in
either the classical or the theatre sections of the Festival.
Junior Awards 11 Years & Under
Senior Awards 12 Years & Over
CANTERBURY DANCE FESTIVAL
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL:
FESTIVAL CO-ORDINATORS, TEACHERS, AND PARENTS WHO ARE ENTERING
THEIR PUPILS AND CHILDREN INTO THE CANTERBURY DANCE FESTIVAL HAVE
READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE CHILD PROTECTION POLICY THAT IS NOW IN
PLACE.
THIS IS FOR THE WELFARE AND PROTECTION OF YOUR PUPILS AND CHILDREN.
The Canterbury Dance Festival has compiled this policy to provide a safe and caring environment for
all the competitors in compliance with the current Child Protection Policy and to work with all parents,
teachers and Festival staff to implement this policy.
1. Purpose and Function of Organisation:
The Canterbury Dance Festival provides a stage for amateur performers to compete against each
other publicly. The chosen professional adjudicator’s presence represents an artistic standard
against which the competitors are willing to be measured, with an educational element.
2. Environment:
It is our policy to involve parents/guardians/carers or teachers in partnership with the Canterbury
Dance Festival to ensure a safe environment at the Festival as far as practically possible.
3. Application:
This policy relates to both children under the age of 18 and those vulnerable adults who are
identified to the organiser prior to their arrival at the Festival. The Festival recognises the needs of
children who are disabled or from ethnic minorities, and will seek to meet any specific needs
notified to the Festival in advance by parents/guardians/carers or teachers.
4. Personnel:
The Canterbury Dance Festival is run by volunteers all of whom have independent references, and
have been briefed on the terms of this policy. All volunteers are known as Canterbury Dance
Festival Officials and are clearly identified by wearing black and white badges with their
individual names on them. Please make sure you are aware who the officials are in case any
problems should arise over the course of the Festival. Every problem will be taken seriously, dealt
with discreetly, documented and dated.
5. Preparation:
All teachers and organisers of participants in this Festival will be expected to have read this policy.
In accordance with this policy it is essential that parents/guardians/carers not personally attending
the Festival be satisfied that their children are accompanied and adequately supervised by
responsible adults acting on their behalf. The Canterbury Dance Festival will not undertake this
role.
6. Changing Areas:
The female changing room is clearly marked. There is a separate boy’s changing room provided
clearly marked. Generally it is mothers and/or teachers that change their children- both male and
female competitors. On the rare occasion that a father wishes to assist his daughter get ready the
organiser must be told in advance of the Festival to make appropriate arrangements. Elder brothers
and Fathers are not permitted in the female changing room at any time.
7. Photography, Video Photography, Press Photography and Mobile Phones:
The Canterbury Dance Festival prohibits the use of any means of photography and video anywhere
in the vicinity of the Festival inside and outside of the building. The organiser will confiscate any
equipment if this rule is breached. Competitors/parents etc will be advised when a press
photographer is in attendance and be given the opportunity not to participate. The Canterbury
Dance Festival provides a professional photographer and video technician for services if the
parent/guardian/ teacher etc requires them. Once the product has been processed and bought, the
evidence will be erased from memory. Both photographer and video technician have been police
checked and have provided adequate references.
8. The Legislation and Guidance that supports this Policy:
The Children Act 1989; The Police Act 1997; The Data Protection Act 1998; The Human Rights
Act 1998; The Protection of Children Act 1999; The Criminal Justice and Court Services Act
2000; Children Act 2004.
9. Policy Review:
The Canterbury Dance Festival will review this policy at regular intervals enhancing it when
necessary, in doing this we will look to the British and International Federation of Festivals for
support and advice and will look to other agencies for good practice, most notably the NSPCC and
the Arts Council of England policy guidelines.
NB: Any queries regarding this policy should be placed in writing and sent to:
MRS. W. MURRAY (Festival Secretary)
Willow Mead, Borstal Avenue, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4NX.
01227 273338 / 07966 376675
CANTERBURY DANCE FESTIVAL
RULES
1.
This competition is for amateurs and students who do not derive the main part of their
income from the teaching or performance of dance.
2.
The Adjudicator’s decision is final. No discussion or correspondence concerning such
decision may ensue.
3.
The adjudicator reserves the right not to award any places where he/she considers that the
standard of dance is insufficiently high, or to individuals who infringe the rules of the
Festival.
4.
Communication with the adjudicator concerning any matters relating to the Festival by
competitors, teachers or other interested parties prior to or during the Festival is not
permitted.
5.
The Organiser may combine classes when entries are small, divide a class where entries are
large and have the power to make any other regulations or interpret or qualify any of these
rules as the occasion may arise.
6.
Competitors must provide their own music on a “High Quality” cassette or CD with music
ready to play at the beginning of the tape/disc. The cassette/disc must be labelled on the
correct side with, Name, Class and Number. Tapes/discs must be handed in at the collection
point at least one section before the start of a class.
7.
The Festival will provide the equipment for all cassette tape/CD discs to be played on. This
may be used and must be operated by a Festival Official.
8.
Time limits must be strictly observed. If dances over-run the Organiser has the right to stop
the performance.
9.
Re-dancing is not allowed over the age of 12 Years, except for technical reasons as
determined by the Festival Organiser.
10. Competitors should report backstage at least fifteen minutes before their class is due to
commence, and be dressed to perform at the start of their class. Competitors must dance in
order of the programme. Failure to comply may lead to disqualification (unless pre-arranged
with Organiser).
11. The title of the dance will be announced if it is written down and handed to the tape
collection point before the competitor dances. If there is a short synopsis, this may not
exceed thirty words.
12. Pointe work is not allowed for competitors under the age of thirteen years. Acrobatic work
is prohibited but gymnastic dance is permitted, provided it is combined with a modern
dance technique.
13. Only performers and Teachers are allowed in the stage wings. If you are unsatisfied with the
quality of care given to your child by the Festival Staff back stage, please report to front
desk where arrangements can be made.
14. The Organiser does not hold itself responsible for any injury sustained by any competitor or
member of the public whilst on the Festival premises. Parents and Teachers will be held
responsible for the behaviour of the children in their care and must know the whereabouts of
your child / pupil at all times whilst on the premises.
15. Competitors will be admitted free of charge on the days that they are competing. Anyone
accompanying a competitor will be requested to pay the entrance fee.
16. The age of the Competitor will be taken as on the first day of July. Accuracy is essential.
Incorrect age may lead to disqualification and in cases of doubt, a birth certificate may have
to be produced
17. Flash photography during any performance is prohibited. The use of video cameras or other
recording devices is also strictly prohibited, as the Organiser supplies these services.
18. The Festival reserves the right to refuse any Competitor to dance with dangerous or
breakable props.
19. The Organiser can not be responsible for lost property.
20. All awards must be returned on the first day of the Festival in the same condition they were
received, otherwise a charge for repairs or replacement will be required.
21. Competitors should only enter one duet with the same person. They are however allowed to
enter the same section with different partners, or to dance another person’s choreography in
the choreographic section.
22. Festival Dance Fees are not refundable if the competitor does not perform on the day.
23. Please show courtesy and respect to the adjudicator at all times –by walking only behind
the desk.
24. In order to minimise distraction to others: as far as practically possible, please remain seated
throughout the section.
25. No smoking and refreshments allowed in the auditorium. Please switch mobile phones off.
26. If pre-recorded music is used in any song and dance section, it must NOT include any
singing or chanting on the recording. Pre-recorded music used in tap sections must not
include any recorded tap or similar sound effect.
27. Payment of Performing Rights Fees is the responsibility of each performer in the Festival.
28. Parents / Competitors who do not respect Festival Rules, will be asked to leave.
29. If providing your music on CD Format, please make sure you have a back-up cassette tape
for emergency purposes. Some CD's do not read on every machine if they have not been
recorded correctly
30. No late entries will be accepted unless cancellations occur in the section on the day. The
Festival reserves the right to reject entries at their discretion
31. The Junior age bracket is 6-11 years and the Senior age bracket is 12 years and over, for
Award purposes only in this Festival.
32. In order to qualify for the Aggregate awards the competitor has to perform 4 solos in either
the classical or the theatre sections of the Festival.
SMOKING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITTED ANYWHERE ON THE SCHOOL
PREMISES
CANTERBURY DANCE FESTIVAL
Organiser: Miss Laura Murray AISTD LIDTA
Telephone: 01227 749750 / 07966 376675 / 01227 273338
Adjudicator: Karen Blackburn
Festival Address: Chaucer Technology School
Spring Lane
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1SU
Festival Dates: Wednesday 22nd July – Tuesday 28th July 2009 (inclusive)
Closing Date for Entries: Saturday 18th April 2009
Age & Class
Solos 5 years & Under
Solos 10 years & Under
Fee
£3.75
£3.90
Solos 10 years & Under
£3.90
Solos 11 years & Over
£4.40
Solos 11 years & Over
£4.40
Duets 12 years & Under
Duets 13 years & Over
Trios/Quartets 12 years & Under
Trios/Quartets 13 years & Over
Troupes/Groups all ages
Adult Cabaret
£6.00
£6.50
£7.00
£7.50
£12.00
£8.00
Sections
Theatre & Classical Sections only*
Tap, Ballet, Modern, National, Greek
Character, Song & Dance,
Choreographic
Tap, Ballet, Modern, National, Greek
Character, Song & Dance,
Choreographic
Theatre, Classical & Choreographic
Theatre, Classical & Choreographic
Theatre, Classical & Choreographic
Theatre, Classical & Choreographic
Theatre, Classical & Choreographic
Any Style
Time Limit
1 min 30
1 min 30
2 mins
2 mins
2 mins 30
2 mins 30
3 mins
3 mins
3 mins
5 mins
8 mins
*Song and Dance Solo for 5 years and under – time limit – 2 mins
Awards: Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place competitors.
*All competitors gaining marks above 75 will receive a certificate as well as a remark sheet from the
adjudicator. Competitors gaining lower than 75 will not receive a certificate
CHEQUES MADE PAYABLE TO: MRS. W. MURRAY
ENTRIES TO BE SENT TO: Canterbury Dance Festival. Willow Mead, Borstal Avenue,
Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4NX
CANTERBURY DANCE FESTIVAL
ENTRY IDENTIFICATION FORM
PLEASE FILL IN AND SEND BACK WITH YOUR ENTRY
(Please fill out this section in capital letters )
DANCE SCHOOL:
DANCE SCHOOL ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBERS:
CONTACT NAME:
IF PRIVATE ENTRY PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SECTION
(Please fill out this section in capital letters )
COMPETITOR NAME:
CONTACT NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBERS:
DANCE SCHOOL NAME:
TOTAL FEES ENCLOSED:
DATE:
SOLO REGISTRATION FORM
Name
Age
Name
DOB
Category
Ballet
Greek
National
Character
Modern
Lyrical Modern
Song and Dance
Tap
Choreographic
TOTAL:
Age
Dance
Fee
Name
Age
Name
DOB
Category
Ballet
Greek
National
Character
Modern
Lyrical Modern
Song and Dance
Tap
Choreographic
TOTAL:
Age
Dance
Fee
Name
DOB
Category
Ballet
Greek
National
Character
Modern
Lyrical Modern
Song and Dance
Tap
Choreographic
TOTAL:
Age
Dance
Fee
Name
Age
DOB
DOB
Category
Ballet
Greek
National
Character
Modern
Lyrical Modern
Song and Dance
Tap
Choreographic
TOTAL:
Dance
Fee
Name
DOB
Category
Ballet
Greek
National
Character
Modern
Lyrical Modern
Song and Dance
Tap
Choreographic
TOTAL:
Age
Dance
Fee
Name
Category
Ballet
Greek
National
Character
Modern
Lyrical Modern
Song and Dance
Tap
Choreographic
TOTAL:
Age
Dance
Fee
Name
Category
Ballet
Greek
National
Character
Modern
Lyrical Modern
Song and Dance
Tap
Choreographic
TOTAL:
Dance
Fee
Category
Ballet
Greek
National
Character
Modern
Lyrical Modern
Song and Dance
Tap
Choreographic
TOTAL:
Category
Ballet
Greek
National
Character
Modern
Lyrical Modern
Song and Dance
Tap
Choreographic
TOTAL:
Dance Fee
Name
Age
DOB
DOB
DOB
Age
Dance
Fee
DOB
Category
Ballet
Greek
National
Character
Modern
Lyrical Modern
Song and Dance
Tap
Choreographic
TOTAL:
Dance Fee
DUET, TRIO, AND QUARTET REGISTRATION FORM
Names
Theatre / Classical /
Age
Choreographic
Fee
Names
Theatre / Classical /
Age
Choreographic
TOTAL:
TOTAL:
Fee
GROUP AND TROUPE REGISTRATION FORM
NB: Group = Classical Discipline
Troupe = Theatre Discipline
GROUPS & TROUPES
Please delete N/A
School Name
Title
School Name
Title
Group / Choreographic
Troupe
School Name
Title
School Name
Title
School Name
Title
School Name
Title
School Name
Title
School Name
Title
Group / Choreographic
Troupe
Group / Choreographic
Troupe
Group / Choreographic
Troupe
Group / Choreographic
Troupe
Group / Choreographic
Troupe
Group / Choreographic
Troupe
Group / Choreographic
Troupe
Fee
Please delete Not Applicable
9 Years and Under
Mixed ages
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9 Years and Under
Mixed ages
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12 Years and under
13 Years & Over
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Adult Caberet
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12 Years and under
13 Years & Over
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Adult Caberet
9 Years and Under
Mixed ages
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9 Years and Under
Mixed ages
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9 Years and Under
Mixed ages
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9 Years and Under
Mixed ages
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9 Years and Under
Mixed ages
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9 Years and Under
Mixed ages
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12 Years and under
13 Years & Over
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12 Years and under
13 Years & Over
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12 Years and under
13 Years & Over
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12 Years and under
13 Years & Over
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12 Years and under
13 Years & Over
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12 Years and under
13 Years & Over
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Adult Caberet
Adult Caberet
Adult Caberet
Adult Caberet
Adult Caberet
Adult Caberet