DISCIPLINES
BALLET - Demi-Pointe Classical: Dance based on any method of classical ballet technique (e.g. Cecchetti, R.A.D., Vaganova, etc.) Original Choreography or Variation.
BALLET - Pointe Classical: Dance based on any method of classical ballet technique (e.g. Cecchetti, R.A.D., Vaganova, etc.) Original Choreography or Variation.
BALLET - Neo-Classical: Dance based on any method of classical ballet technique in the style of the 20th and 21st Century. Original choreography should be plotless and musically driven without narrative or mime. Dancer’s movements should be the main artistic medium. Pointe or Demi-Pointe accepted.
BALLET - Contemporary: Incorporates classical ballet techniques with greater range of movements which may not adhere to strict body lines for classical ballet. This style includes non-traditional movements, such as more relaxed steps, floor work and turned in legs, etc., to portray the concept of being more innovative, free and earth-bound. The physical interpretation of the theme that the choreographer envisioned allows for more expressive emotions and feelings. Pointe or Demi-Pointe accepted.
BALLET - Interpretive: Dancers must use ballet technique incorporating the body as the medium of expression and interpretation of the music in order to portray an intangible thought or mood, real or imaginary. This category should express an idea but not tell a story. Pointe or Demi-Pointe accepted.
BALLET - Demi-Character: Dancer portrays a story/idea/concept/impression while performing ballet technique from the waist down and character from the waist up. Pointe or Demi-Pointe accepted.
BALLET - Character: Ballet technique with stylized movement. The dancer must portray a specific character, real or fictitious for the duration of the entire solo, and must incorporate the whole body but not tell a story. Pointe or Demi-Pointe accepted.
MODERN: A stylized dance form with its foundations on a technically based discipline such as Graham, Limon, Cunningham, Humphrey and Horton etc. Dance that rejects the limitations of classical ballet, was formulated from natural rhythms, and which favours movement derived from contraction and release, breath, suspension, fall and recovery, weightedness, and dynamism. Movement may or may not be related to the music.
MODERN - Interpretive: Dance that uses a recognized/codified modern technique to tell a story, express a feeling, interpret a character, behaviour, or emotional state. Movement should be related to the intent of the music.
CONTEMPORARY: Free movement of dance encompassing various dance disciplines with modern technique as its underlying base. A constantly evolving style of movement that gives physicality to human ideologies and concepts with emphasis on engaging the whole body.
CONTEMPORARY - Interpretive: Dance that uses contemporary movement vocabulary from stylized to pedestrian (with modern technique as its basis) to tell a story, express a feeling, interpret a character, behaviour, or emotional state. Movement should be related to the intent of the music while the choreography must engage the whole body.
ACROBATIC DANCE- Routines consisting of Acrobatics or gymnastics techniques with a strong foundation in dance movement. Routines should consist of 50% dance technique and 50% Acrobatics tricks and techniques.
JAZZ: Dance technique based on isolation of the body and/or contraction release
LYRICAL: A dance that is generally performed to slower tempos and interprets the intent of that piece of music. A combination of ballet & jazz techniques utilizing facial and body emotion to portray an idea, story, mood or feeling with connection to the music and lyrics.
TAP: The rhythm of percussion is articulated through the feet and the entire body. The emphasis is on the clarity and shading of sounds, whether they are regular rhythm or syncopated. No dubbing of tap sounds permitted in accompaniment.
VARIETY: Dance suitable for a stage or musical production, cabaret, a review, live theatre, etc. Contents must be predominately dance, choreography should have a character base to it without straight line work; must be composed of a diversified vocabulary of steps and may utilize any dance genre. Live voice is not permitted; lipsynching is permitted.
SONG & DANCE: A routine suited to stage production. Equal effort in dancing, live singing and acting will be an integral part of the overall performance. No recorded vocals are permitted. Song and dance solos may be four (4) minutes in length.
HIP HOP / STREET DANCE: A constantly evolving form of dance that relies on individualism and personal style and emphasizes the expressive power of movement----should include but not be limited to choreography that incorporates a blend of contemporary funk and street style with jazz technique. May include moves such as gliding, popping, locking, waving, and utilize house, old school, and new school. May also include gymnastics/power moves or any series of tricks or stunts as long as music, costumes, and lyrics are age-appropriate.
NATIONAL & FOLK: Traditional dance styles deriving from traditional cultural routines (ie. Highland, Chinese Dance, Israeli folk dance, Kathak, etc)
STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY
Choreography by a student is performed by the choreographer or other dancers of their choice. Solos, duos/trios and groups are permitted in all dance styles. Student choreographer required to complete information and questions on our online form. CLICK HERE for the link to the form. Link to form and deadline information for submission will also be provided with confirmation email from our office at time of registration.
Adjudicators will address the choreographers on stage after the session to provide feedback and encouragement.
PRODUCTION
Minimum of 20 dancers. Productions are a minimum of 5 minutes and a have a maximum time limit of 15 minutes with dancers of any age and level incorporating any and all styles of dance. A theme or story is to be portrayed throughout the entire dance. There is a maximum of 5 minutes for combined setup and take down
* The majority of discipline descriptions based on the standards and outline set by the Performing Arts BC Syllabus
BALLET - Pointe Classical: Dance based on any method of classical ballet technique (e.g. Cecchetti, R.A.D., Vaganova, etc.) Original Choreography or Variation.
BALLET - Neo-Classical: Dance based on any method of classical ballet technique in the style of the 20th and 21st Century. Original choreography should be plotless and musically driven without narrative or mime. Dancer’s movements should be the main artistic medium. Pointe or Demi-Pointe accepted.
BALLET - Contemporary: Incorporates classical ballet techniques with greater range of movements which may not adhere to strict body lines for classical ballet. This style includes non-traditional movements, such as more relaxed steps, floor work and turned in legs, etc., to portray the concept of being more innovative, free and earth-bound. The physical interpretation of the theme that the choreographer envisioned allows for more expressive emotions and feelings. Pointe or Demi-Pointe accepted.
BALLET - Interpretive: Dancers must use ballet technique incorporating the body as the medium of expression and interpretation of the music in order to portray an intangible thought or mood, real or imaginary. This category should express an idea but not tell a story. Pointe or Demi-Pointe accepted.
BALLET - Demi-Character: Dancer portrays a story/idea/concept/impression while performing ballet technique from the waist down and character from the waist up. Pointe or Demi-Pointe accepted.
BALLET - Character: Ballet technique with stylized movement. The dancer must portray a specific character, real or fictitious for the duration of the entire solo, and must incorporate the whole body but not tell a story. Pointe or Demi-Pointe accepted.
MODERN: A stylized dance form with its foundations on a technically based discipline such as Graham, Limon, Cunningham, Humphrey and Horton etc. Dance that rejects the limitations of classical ballet, was formulated from natural rhythms, and which favours movement derived from contraction and release, breath, suspension, fall and recovery, weightedness, and dynamism. Movement may or may not be related to the music.
MODERN - Interpretive: Dance that uses a recognized/codified modern technique to tell a story, express a feeling, interpret a character, behaviour, or emotional state. Movement should be related to the intent of the music.
CONTEMPORARY: Free movement of dance encompassing various dance disciplines with modern technique as its underlying base. A constantly evolving style of movement that gives physicality to human ideologies and concepts with emphasis on engaging the whole body.
CONTEMPORARY - Interpretive: Dance that uses contemporary movement vocabulary from stylized to pedestrian (with modern technique as its basis) to tell a story, express a feeling, interpret a character, behaviour, or emotional state. Movement should be related to the intent of the music while the choreography must engage the whole body.
ACROBATIC DANCE- Routines consisting of Acrobatics or gymnastics techniques with a strong foundation in dance movement. Routines should consist of 50% dance technique and 50% Acrobatics tricks and techniques.
JAZZ: Dance technique based on isolation of the body and/or contraction release
LYRICAL: A dance that is generally performed to slower tempos and interprets the intent of that piece of music. A combination of ballet & jazz techniques utilizing facial and body emotion to portray an idea, story, mood or feeling with connection to the music and lyrics.
TAP: The rhythm of percussion is articulated through the feet and the entire body. The emphasis is on the clarity and shading of sounds, whether they are regular rhythm or syncopated. No dubbing of tap sounds permitted in accompaniment.
VARIETY: Dance suitable for a stage or musical production, cabaret, a review, live theatre, etc. Contents must be predominately dance, choreography should have a character base to it without straight line work; must be composed of a diversified vocabulary of steps and may utilize any dance genre. Live voice is not permitted; lipsynching is permitted.
SONG & DANCE: A routine suited to stage production. Equal effort in dancing, live singing and acting will be an integral part of the overall performance. No recorded vocals are permitted. Song and dance solos may be four (4) minutes in length.
HIP HOP / STREET DANCE: A constantly evolving form of dance that relies on individualism and personal style and emphasizes the expressive power of movement----should include but not be limited to choreography that incorporates a blend of contemporary funk and street style with jazz technique. May include moves such as gliding, popping, locking, waving, and utilize house, old school, and new school. May also include gymnastics/power moves or any series of tricks or stunts as long as music, costumes, and lyrics are age-appropriate.
NATIONAL & FOLK: Traditional dance styles deriving from traditional cultural routines (ie. Highland, Chinese Dance, Israeli folk dance, Kathak, etc)
STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY
Choreography by a student is performed by the choreographer or other dancers of their choice. Solos, duos/trios and groups are permitted in all dance styles. Student choreographer required to complete information and questions on our online form. CLICK HERE for the link to the form. Link to form and deadline information for submission will also be provided with confirmation email from our office at time of registration.
Adjudicators will address the choreographers on stage after the session to provide feedback and encouragement.
PRODUCTION
Minimum of 20 dancers. Productions are a minimum of 5 minutes and a have a maximum time limit of 15 minutes with dancers of any age and level incorporating any and all styles of dance. A theme or story is to be portrayed throughout the entire dance. There is a maximum of 5 minutes for combined setup and take down
* The majority of discipline descriptions based on the standards and outline set by the Performing Arts BC Syllabus