RUISLIP - NORTHWOOD
FIFTY-EIGTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL
SYLLABUS
for
DANCE
2015
"Competitors are not rivals but comrades pacing one another on the
road to perfection”
Sir Walford Davies
As well as organising the Festival the Ruislip-Northwood Festival Association
continues to support the arts locally by its membership of the Hillingdon Art
Association and the performing arts nationally by its membership of the British
and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech
SYLLABUS
CONTENTS
Page No.
Contents
2
Honorary Officers and Committee
3
Ruislip-Northwood Festival Works
4
Festival Rules and Conditions
5-7
Timetable and Entries – Dance Section
8
Dance Section Special Notes
9
Class Numbers, Class Categories and Fees
10 - 12
Trophies to be awarded
13 -14
A copy of the Child Protection, Equal Opportunities
and Environment Policies for Ruislip-Northwood
Festival Association are available at the admissions
desk of each section of the Festival.
Competitors perform at their own risk and Ruislip-Northwood
Festival Association will not be held responsible for any
mishaps/accidents etc.
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Joanne Lafford and Vanessa Gray Cups
Junior Modern Duet....................................
D55-56 & 59-60
Marsden-Blackwell Cup
Senior Modern Duet
D57/58, D61/62, D65/66
Lyn Mabey Memorial Shields
Junior Tap Duet ..................................................................
D63 & 64
Maureen Law Cup
Senior Tap Duet..................................................................
D65 & 66
Lorna Clark Cup
Classical Trios/Quartets ..................................................... D67-68-69-70
Lucie Sellwood Cups
Junior Modern Trios/Quartet ......................
D71/72, D75/76, D79/D80
Sellwood Trio Cups
Senior Modern Trios/Quartets ...................
D73/74,D77/78,D81/82
Patricia Stevens Trophy
Junior Classical Group .......................................................
D83 & 84
Miss Eve St. Maur-Hill Trophy
Senior Classical Group .......................................................
D85 & 86
Joan Westray Cup
Junior Modern Group .................................
D87/88, D91/92
Sharon High Cup
Senior Modern Group… ...........................
D89/90, D93/94
Alison Campbell and Sandra High Award
`Choreography ....................................................................
D95 & 96
Joan Westray Award
Most promising Tap Performance ..................................... All Tap Classes
Clare Brockwell Trophy
Most Entertaining Performance Award ..............................
All Classes
Karine Anderson
Most Promising Junior Dancer…. ..............
All classes 12 and under
Leslie Hicks Memorial Trophy
Most Promising Senior Dancer ..................
All classes 13 and over
Peggy Burnside CupBest All-Round Dancer……..
All classes
Tanya Allen Endeavour Award .............................................
All classes
RUISLIP-NORTHWOOD FESTIVAL
of MUSIC, SPEECH & DRAMA and DANCE 2015
This Festival is affiliated to
THE BRITISH AND INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF FESTIVALS
for MUSIC, DANCE AND SPEECH
of which
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IS PATRON
The Ruislip-Northwood Festival Association is a Registered Charity, No. 1034353
Closing dates for 2015 entries
SPEECH & DRAMA - 17th December 2014
DANCE - 15th January 2015
MUSIC – 8th February 2015
Honorary Committee Members
Chairman: Mr Chris Lee, 1 Midcroft ,Ruislip HA4 8ET
Tel: 01895 631971
Email: chris_h_.lee@hotmail.com
Vice Chairman: Mrs Judy Shave
Gyett’s Barn, 1a Gatehill Road, Northwood, Middlesex HA6 3QB
Tel: 01923 822294
General .Secretary: Mrs Brenda Reed
8 Leamington Crescent, Harrow, Middx. HA2 9HQ
Tel: 020 8422 1145, E-mail : brendareed1@hotmail.co.uk
Treasurer: Mr Julien Melville
121 Lynton Road, Harrow, Middx. HA2 9NJ
Publicity Officer: Position currently vacant
Honorary Section Secretaries
Dance: Mrs M. Hopkins, 15 Whitehall Road, Uxbridge, Middx UB8 2DU
Tel: 01895 252052 E-mail: m.hopkins09@live.co.uk
Speech & Drama: Mrs V. Lee, 1 Midcroft, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 8ET
Tel: 01895 631971 E-mail: Valerie.m.lee@hotmail.com
Music: Mrs D. Legroux 16 Lavington Road, London W13 9NW
Tel: 020-8579 4911 E-mail: delegroux@yahoo.com
Barr-e-to’s Trophy ........................................................... . School Trophy
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How the Ruislip-Northwood Festival works
Introduction
The Ruislip-Northwood Festival, like most of the nearly 300 member festivals of the
British & International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance & Speech (“BIFF”), was originally set up
and continues to be organised by a local group of amateur enthusiasts interested in promoting opportunities
to enjoy and participate in the performing arts. The Festival is a registered charity. As with most Festivals
we offer a wide variety of classes spanning most ages and abilities. A nationally-recognised professional
Adjudicator is engaged for each Section of each year’s Festival to provide constructive assessment and
encouraging advice to each performer. Performers also receive helpful written reports and certificates of
achievement. There are both competitive and non-competitive classes, with medals and trophies to be won.
Superb opportunities are provided to perform in public, to build confidence, to give and enjoy excellent
performances.
Festival calendar
Organisation of a year’s Festival typically starts 12 months in advance, with the
engagement of the adjudicators and booking of the venues. Syllabuses listing the classes on offer and
information about the Festival, including its rules and entry fees, are usually published about 6 months
before the Festival. Copies are sent to teachers and others likely to submit entries. Based on the entries
subsequently received dates & times of classes are decided, bookings of adjudicators & venues finalised,
performers notified accordingly and stewards recruited. The programmes are word-processed & sent for
printing. A report-sheet & certificate are also printed for each performer in each class,.
Festival’s support of the arts community Apart from the major enterprise of running
the Festival we support the arts locally by our continuing membership of the Hillingdon Arts Association
and the performing arts nationally by that of the BIFF
Finance
Surprise and disbelief are sometimes expressed that, apart from the Adjudicators, nobody
receives any payment for their part in running our Festival and that neither central nor local government
funds it. Our income consists primarily of class entry fees, plus those for admission to performances;
other contributions are from sales of programmes and any refreshments, as well as donations in cash or
kind from generous individuals & organisations. Our main costs are those of our professional adjudicators
and our venues; others are place- medals, printing, postage, BIFF membership & insurance etc and
incidentals
Support received We survive financially and flourish artistically thanks to the support we receive
from everyone involved - parents, teachers, performers, adjudicators, unpaid helpers and other generous
donors. Supporters include the John Lyon School and the Harefield Academy which make their respective
venues available to us on the most favourable terms they can, as well as other organisations & individuals
who make very helpful donations, large & small. We are extremely grateful for all this support, without
which the Festival could not survive, let alone flourish, and we are anxious to attract more so that we may
develop further.
For more information and/or to offer support. If you would like more information
about the Festival, or would like to help us in any way, please talk to any of our stewards at the Festival or
contact any of the honorary members of our committee.
We do hope that you enjoy your participation in our Festival and we look
forward to your continuing support.
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TROPHIES TO BE AWARDED
For the best performance in a class or group of classes (See rule 10)
Classes
Sarah Palmer Cup
Under 7 years Classical Solo ..............................................
Mr and Mrs High Cup
Under 7 years Modern Solo................................................
Rafique Memorial Trophy
Junior Ballet Solo ...............................................................
Montanaro Cup
Senior Ballet Solo ...............................................................
Joan Westray Cup
Junior Character Solo .........................................................
Amanda Fryer Cup
Senior Character Solo .........................................................
Mrs A. Howe
Junior National Solo ...........................................................
Ruislip-Northwood Gazette Cup
Senior National Solo ..........................................................
Cynthia Carr Greek Cup
Junior Greek Solo ...............................................................
Mrs U. Green Cup
Senior Greek Solo ..............................................................
Brenda Westray Cup
Junior Song and Dance Solo ..............................................
Joy and Norman Fryer Cup
Senior Song and Dance Solo ..............................................
Olga Webb Cup
Junior Modern Solo ............................................................
Susan and Wendy Shave Cup
Senior Modern Solo............................................................
Brenda Westray Cup
Junior Tap Solo ..................................................................
Sharon and Brenda Reed Cup
Senior Tap Solo ..................................................................
Dance Partners Trophies
Junior Classical Duet ..........................................................
Catherine Becque and Ann Sholem Cups
Senior Classical Duet .........................................................
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D01-02-03
D04-05-06
D08-09-10
D11 & 12
D23-24-25
D26 & 27
D28-29-30
D31 & 32
D33 & 34
D35
D36-37-38
D39 & 40
D41-42-43
D44 & 45
D46-47-48
D49 & 50
D51 & 52
D53 & 54
Class Nos.
FESTIVAL RULES AND CONDITIONS
TRIOS AND QUARTETS (Classical) - See Note 4 in Dance Section Special Notes
D67 9 years and under
Fee £7.50
D68 10 to 12 years
Fee £7.50
D69 13 to 15 years
Fee £7.50
D70 18 years and under
Fee £7.50
TRIOS AND QUARTETS (Modern Stage)
D71 9 years and under
D72 10 to 12 years
D73 13 to 15 years
D74 18 years and under
Fee £7.50
Fee £7.50
Fee £7.50
Fee £7.50
D75
D76
D77
D78
TRIOS AND QUARTETS (Modern Stage, with Song)
9 years and under
10 to 12 years
13 to 15 years
18 years and under
Fee £7.50
Fee £7.50
Fee £7.50
Fee £7.50
D79
D80
D81
D82
TRIOS AND QUARTETS (Tap Dancing)
9 years and under
10 to 12 years
13 to 15 years
18 years and under
Fee £7.50
Fee £7.50
Fee £7.50
Fee £7.50
D83
D84
D85
D86
9 years and under
10 to 12 years
13 to 15 years
18 years and under
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AMATEURS
All classes are open to amateurs but professionals are allowed to take part as conductors
and as accompanists, and as one of the competitors in the Piano Duet Open Class. For
the purpose of this Festival a professional is one whose living depends on the teaching
or performance of music, elocution or dancing. Amateurs who receive a small stipend or
occasional fee are not debarred from competing. Pupils of an adjudicator may not
compete in any class which is judged by that adjudicator.
2. AGE
In all classes where age limits are specified the date at which the age is taken is the
1st September 2014.
3. RIGHT OF REFUSAL
The Festival Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry.
4. ENTRY FORMS
These should be made on the appropriate form accompanying this syllabus and must be
received not later than the closing date. The entry form may be photocopied;
additional entry forms are also obtainable from the Section Secretary. Late entries may
be refused but in the event of their being accepted an additional fee of £1.00 per entry
may be charged at the discretion of the Section Secretary.
5. ENTRY FEES
These must accompany the entry form. Cheques etc should be made payable to RuislipNorthwood Festival Association. Entry fees are not refundable.
GROUPS (Classical)
Fee £15.00
Fee £15.00
Fee £15.00
Fee £15.00
GROUPS (Modern Stage)
D87
D88
D89
D90
9 years and under
10 to 12 years
13 to 15 years
18 years and under
D91
D92
D93
D94
9 years and under
10 to 12 years
13 to 15 years
18 years and under
Fee £15.00
Fee £15.00
Fee £15.00
Fee £15.00
GROUPS (Tap Dancing)
Fee £15.00
Fee £15.00
Fee £15.00
Fee £15.00
7.
CHOREOGRAPHY (See Note 5)
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
D95 Under 13 years
D96 13 to 18 years
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6. ORDER OF COMPETING AND TIMETABLING:
(a) The order of competing will be decided by ballot but the Festival Committee
reserves the right to make any alteration in the order of the programme.
(b) The Festival Committee will endeavour to avoid difficult times for candidates if a
note is included with the entry form, but this cannot be guaranteed. Competitors
must perform on the allocated date.
(c) The Festival reserves the right to start a class 15 minutes earlier than the time stated
on the programme if circumstances permit. Each performer MUST be present at
least 15 minutes before the given time on their scheduled class time.
(d) Competitors will not be allowed to appoint a substitute after the closing date of
entries, except by permission.
(e) The Committee reserves the right to combine classes when entries are small and to
divide a class when the entries are large.
(f) Ruislip-Northwood Festival provides single and mixed sex changing rooms for
competitors.
NOTIFICATION TO COMPETITORS
A notification showing the dates and times of all classes entered by each competitor will
be posted to the address shown on the entry form not less than two weeks before the date
of the first class.
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8.
REPORT SHEETS
The adjudicator's notes and marks on a performance can be obtained after the competition,
without charge.
9. ADJUDICATORS
(a) The Committee reserves the right to substitute or appoint other adjudicators should any
unforeseen circumstances arise.
(b) The Adjudicator's decision shall be final and no correspondence can be entered into concerning
such decisions.
(c) Any form of communication by or on behalf of a competitor with an Adjudicator may render
the competitor liable to disqualification.
(d) The Adjudicator may stop any performance by the ringing of a bell if the allotted time has been
exceeded.
10. CERTIFICATES, TROPHIES AND MEDALS
(a) All competitors will receive a certificate. Except in non-competitive classes performances
will be graded as follows:
Category
Outstanding
Mark
Descriptor
Or 90 +
An exceptional performance both technically and artistically.
Distinction
Or 87 - 89 An excellent performance technically and artistically
Highly
Commended
Commended
Or 84 - 86 A convincing performance technically and artistically
Merit
Or 81 - 83 A capable performance showing some artistic appreciation
and/or technical ability
Or 75 - 80 A performance showing development of technique and/or
communication
(b)Trophies and/or first place medals will be awarded to performers attaining a commended
category or better, and subject to the opinion of the Adjudicator in respect of other
performances. Second place medals will only be awarded automatically provided that there
are at least six competitors in a class and likewise third place medals only when there are at
least ten competitors.
(c) All trophies presented at the Festival are and remain the property of the Ruislip-Northwood
Festival Association and must be returned (carriage paid) to the Section Secretary at least two
weeks before the next Festival. Holders are responsible for any loss or damage which should be
reported immediately to the Section Secretary with full particulars. Please note that the cost of
engraving on the cup plinth must be borne by the recipient but such engraving is not obligatory.
Class No.
SONG AND DANCE
D36 SOLO (7 and 8 years)
D37 SOLO (9 and 10 years)
D38 SOLO (11 and 12 years)
D39 SOLO (13 and 14 years)
D40 SOLO (15-18 years)
MODERN STAGE
D41 SOLO (7 and 8 years)
D42 SOLO (9 and 10 years)
D43 SOLO (11 and 12 years)
D44 SOLO (13 and 14 years)
D45 SOLO (15-18 years)
TAP DANCING
D46 SOLO (7 and 8 years)
D47 SOLO (9 and 10 years)
D48 SOLO (11 and 12 years)
D49 SOLO (13 and 14 years)
D50 SOLO (15-18 years)
COMPLAINTS
Any complaint must be made in writing and signed, and must reach the Chairman within two
working days of the Competition concerned. Verbal complaints will not be entertained. The
decision of the Committee in all questions of disputes arising out of these regulations, or not
provided for by them, shall be final.
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Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
DUETS (Classical) – See Note 4 in Dance Section Special Notes
D51 9 years and under
Fee £6.00
D52 10 to 12 years
Fee £6.00
D53 13 to 15 years
Fee £6.00
D54 18 years and under
Fee £6.00
DUETS (Modern Stage)
D55 9 years and under
D56 10 to 12 years
D57 13 to 15 years
D58 18 years and under
DUETS (Modern Stage, with song)
D59 9 years and under
D60 10 to 12 years
D61 13 to 15 years
D62 18 years and under
DUETS (Tap Dancing)
11.
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
D63 9 years and under
D64 10 to 12 years
D65 13 to 15 years
D66 18 years and under
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Fee £6.00
Fee £6.00
Fee £6.00
Fee £6.00
Fee £6.00
Fee £6.00
Fee £6.00
Fee £6.00
Fee £6.00
Fee £6.00
Fee £6.00
Fee £6.00
Class No.
D01 SOLO
D02 SOLO
D03 SOLO
D04 SOLO
D05 SOLO
D06 SOLO
D07 GROUP (Singing optional)
UNDER 7 YEARS
National
Ballet
Character
Song and Dance
Modern
Tap
Any style of dancing
CLASSICAL BALLET
D08 SOLO (7 and 8 years)
D09 SOLO (9 and 10 years)
D10 SOLO (11 and 12 years)
D11 SOLO (13 and 14 years)
D12 SOLO (15-18 years)
STYLISED AND MODERN BALLET
D13 SOLO (7 and 8 years)
D14 SOLO (9 and 10 years)
D15 SOLO (11 and 12 years)
D16 SOLO (13 and 14 years)
D17 SOLO (15-18 years)
CONTEMPORARY
D18 SOLO (7 and 8 years)
D19 SOLO (9 and 10 years)
D20 SOLO (11 and 12 years)
D21 SOLO (13 and 14 years)
D22 SOLO (15-18 years)
CHARACTER
D23 SOLO (7 and 8 years)
D24 SOLO (9 and 10 years)
D25 SOLO (11 and 12 years)
D26 SOLO (13 and 14 years)
D27 SOLO (15-18 years)
NATIONAL
Fee £4.00
Fee £4.00
Fee £4.00
Fee £4.00
Fee £4.00
Fee £4.00
Fee £15.00
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
13. PHOTOGRAPHY AND COPYRIGHT
All flash photography is banned throughout the Festival during performances. It is regretted that
for copyright reasons no audio or video recordings may be made in the performing venue.
All performances using music from shows in current production are subject to copyright law.
Songs from shows in current production may be sung as a concert item, ie, with no costume or
movement without need for copyright permission.
Where movement or costume are included in a performance, copyright permission is required and
the Festival committee accepts these entries on the basis that the appropriate copyright permission
has been sought.
Performers or teachers with queries on how to obtain copyright permission for performance items
should contact Festivals House on 0870 7744 290/291 before making their entries. Calls cost
maximum of 50p per minute.
14. SAFETY
Parents should be aware that the ONLY AREAS OF THE THEATRE SUPERVISED BY RNFA
personnel are the side of stage and performing areas. In all other areas of the theatre (including
the dressing rooms, auditorium, toilets, corridors etc) parents and teachers are reminded that the
safety and belongings of young people are their responsibility during the festival. The Festival
accepts no responsibility for the personal effects of entrants or their helpers.
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
D28 SOLO (7 and 8 years)
D29 SOLO (9 and 10 years)
D30 SOLO (11 and 12 years)
D31 SOLO (13 and 14 years)
D32 SOLO (15-18 years)
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
CLASSICAL GREEK or NATURAL MOVEMENT
D33 SOLO (9 years and under)
D34 SOLO (10 to 12 years)
D35 SOLO (13 to 18 years)
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
Fee £4.50
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12. ACCEPTANCE OF RULES
Receipt of the completed Entry Forms implies acceptance of these rules. The Festival Committee
reserves the right to legislate for any points arising which are not provided for in these rules.
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DANCE SECTION
TIMETABLE AND ENTRIES
ADJUDICATOR: 2015 FESTIVAL:
DANCE SECTION SPECIAL NOTES
1.
The choice and interpretation of music will be taken into consideration, and in the Song
and Dance Sections the dance must bear some relation to the song.
2.
(a) No pointe work allowed in classes under 12 years. (b) No "jingle taps" allowed on
tap shoes.
3.
Maximum time limits must be observed as follows, and must be strictly adhered to:
See Para 11(c) of Rules and Conditions.
Solos: Up to 10 years
1½ mins (½ min extra allowed for Song & Dance and
Character Sections.)
11-21 years .............................. 2 mins
"
"
"
Duets ....................................... 2½ mins
"
"
"
Trios......................................... 3 mins
Groups ..................................... 5 mins (Groups must consist of 4 or more dancers)
4.
A competitor may not enter more than once in any solo, duet or trio section except in the
case of Classical Duets and Classical Trios/Quartets where competitors may dance more
than once ( maximum twice) providing that each dance is of a different discipline (e.g 1
Classical Ballet Duet and 1 Character Duet). The disciplines must be noted as shown
on the entry form and in line with the All-England classical categories A school may
not enter more than three groups in any one class.
5.
In Classes D95 and D96 the name(s) of the Choreographer or Choreographers should be
stated on the entry form, but not the names of the dancer(s) if different. The competitor
is required to choreograph a dance, and choose the music. In addition all competitors
must give a BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION of the dance, the costumes, setting and
type of lighting they think it requires. This description should be handed in to the
Stewards' table, on the first day of the Festival or as soon as possible.
6.
Music centre equipment and operator will be available. Music must be on an
audio-cassette tape or CD and handed in at the collection point at least 15 minutes
before the class starts. CD recordings are not always reliable and, if used, it is
essential to have a backup (preferably tape) for use in an emergency.
7.
Competitors must dance in correct programme order, report to the Announcer 15
minutes before they are due to dance and be ready in the wings before their number is
announced.
8.
Pre-recorded music used in any Song and Dance Section, MUST NOT include any
singing on the cassette. Pre-recorded music in Tap Sections MUST NOT include any
recorded tap or similar sound effect.
9.
Ballethoo Challenge Trophy. All winners of Senior Solo Classes with 85 marks and over
will be invited to compete for this Trophy. Where a section is split, the competitor
with the highest mark from the two sections will go forward to the Ballethoo Trophy.
Should the number of invited competitors be exceptionally small, the Committee may
invite other competitors to take part.
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MISS CLAIRE JENNINGS MA(Dip) BPhil LRAD ARAD AISTD AIDTA PGCA
FESTIVAL DATES:
TUESDAY 7 APRIL – SUNDAY 12 APRIL 2015 INCLUSIVE
VENUE:
HAREFIELD ACADEMY, NORTHWOOD WAY, HAREFIELD,
UXBRIDGE, MIDDLESEX UB9 6ET
ENTRIES:
Entry forms should be returned to the section secretary at the address shown
below.
CLOSING DATE:
15th January 2015
Late entries can be accepted only in exceptional circumstances
SECTION SECRETARY:
Mrs M Hopkins, 15 Whitehall Road, Uxbridge, Middx UB8 2DU
Tel: 01895 252052
E-mail: m.hopkins09@live.co.uk
* NB *
1.
Please note change of qualifying date of birth in line with All-England Dance
2.
Change of venue for 2015: We are not able to use Northwood College in 2015
but we are delighted that the Harefield Academy have agreed to hire their
fantastic modern facilities to us
3.
We are introducing some commercial dance sections this year – details of which
will be forwarded to you shortly.
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