MARKING CRITERIA
Novice & Pre Competitive
Diamond 92-100% Platinum 89 - 91% High Gold 83 - 88% Gold 78 - 82% Silver 72 - 77% Bronze 63 - 71% |
Competitive & Elite
Diamond 95-100% Platinum 90 - 94% High Gold 85 - 89% Gold 80 - 84% Silver 76 - 83% Bronze 70 - 76% |
LEVELS
NOVICE :Dancers who train under 3 hours per week
PRE COMPETITIVE: Dancers who have 3 or less years experience or train LESS than 6 hours per week
COMPETITIVE: Dancers who have 4 or more years experience or who train MORE than 6 hours per week
ELITE: Dancers who train MORE than 12 hours per week
ADULT : Solo/Duo/Trios – ONE or more dancers aged 19 and over. Groups - TWO or more dancers aged 19 and over.
PRE COMPETITIVE: Dancers who have 3 or less years experience or train LESS than 6 hours per week
COMPETITIVE: Dancers who have 4 or more years experience or who train MORE than 6 hours per week
ELITE: Dancers who train MORE than 12 hours per week
ADULT : Solo/Duo/Trios – ONE or more dancers aged 19 and over. Groups - TWO or more dancers aged 19 and over.
AGE DIVISIONS
- Primary : ages 5-6 years
- Pre Junior: ages 7-9 years
• Intermediate: ages 13-15 years
• Senior: ages 16-18 years
CALCULATING AGE DIVISION
• The accepted age in all classes shall be as of December 31st of the previous year.
NOTE: Group eligibility will be determined by the group’s average age. NOTE: When calculating the average age 0.51 and over is advanced to the next higher age group. (i.e.: Average age of 8.50 enters in the 8 year age group. Average age is 8.51 enter in the 9 year age group).
PROVINCIALS - LEVELS & AGE REQUIREMENTS (PABC)
Dancers who meet the following criteria with their registered entries for Coastal Dance Festival will automatically have the possibility of being chosen to represent the Sunshine Coast at the Performing Arts BC Provincials. The successful delegates will be chosen by the adjudicator with the overall deciding factor being related to the highest marks in their discipline.
BALLET, STAGE & MODERN
Level I (Junior): Age 10 - 12 years
Level II (Intermediate): Age 15 years and under
Level III: (Senior) Age: 20 years and under
PROVINCIAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Two contrasting selections must be prepared; the first one performed must be the qualifying solo from the participating festival.
Ballet Levels I, II, III: The participant must perform two contrasting solos based on Ballet technique including but not limited to: Cecchetti, R.A.D., Vaganova, etc. Hand-held props only may be used if integral to the dance, except in Interpretive where no props are allowed. Ballet shoes must be worn. No lyrics except in Contemporary Ballet; vocalization is permitted in other ballet genres.
Modern Levels I, II and III: The participant must perform two contrasting modern or contemporary solos, the basis of which will be modern technique including but not limited to Graham, Limon, Cunningham, Humphrey and Horton.
Stage Levels I, II, III: The participant must perform two contrasting solos in two of the following styles: Jazz or Lyrical Jazz, plus a Variety, Song and Dance, Tap and/or Hip Hop/Street Dance.
* This is a list of definitions used to describe styles from the PABC syllabus.
Level I (Junior): Age 10 - 12 years
Level II (Intermediate): Age 15 years and under
Level III: (Senior) Age: 20 years and under
PROVINCIAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Two contrasting selections must be prepared; the first one performed must be the qualifying solo from the participating festival.
Ballet Levels I, II, III: The participant must perform two contrasting solos based on Ballet technique including but not limited to: Cecchetti, R.A.D., Vaganova, etc. Hand-held props only may be used if integral to the dance, except in Interpretive where no props are allowed. Ballet shoes must be worn. No lyrics except in Contemporary Ballet; vocalization is permitted in other ballet genres.
Modern Levels I, II and III: The participant must perform two contrasting modern or contemporary solos, the basis of which will be modern technique including but not limited to Graham, Limon, Cunningham, Humphrey and Horton.
Stage Levels I, II, III: The participant must perform two contrasting solos in two of the following styles: Jazz or Lyrical Jazz, plus a Variety, Song and Dance, Tap and/or Hip Hop/Street Dance.
* This is a list of definitions used to describe styles from the PABC syllabus.