SOLOS - CLASSICAL
- Classical Ballet
Dances should include adage and allegro. Titles, characterisations and hand- held props are not allowed. Costumes should ensure that every aspect of classical technique is clearly visible. Repertoire is not allowed.
- Stylised Ballet
The communication of an idea through movement, danced with Classical Ballet technique when using hand props or with traditional style, such as Hornpipe, Spanish, Scottish, Tarantella. Soft or pointe shoes must be worn.
Please note that Classical Ballet and Stylised Ballet will be danced and judged together but entrants may only perform one dance from these two disciplines. Stylised Ballet is open only to entrants aged 11 years or more on the qualifying date.
CBS1 6 years 1.5 mins
CBS2 7 years 1.5 mins
CBS3 8 years 1.5 mins
CBS4 9 years 1.5 mins
CBS5 10 years 1.5 mins
CBS6 11 years 2 mins
CBS7 12 years 2 mins
CBS8 13 years 2 mins
CBS9 14 years 2 mins
CBS10 15 to 19 2 mins
MODERN BALLET AND CONTEMPORARY
Modern Ballet
A fusion of Modern and Classical Ballet genres, combining the classical technique, which may be performed with a parallel line of leg and contemporary movement. This form may be performed bare foot but usually requires the use of soft or pointe shoes.
Contemporary
Technically, the work may reference Limon / Horton / Graham / Cunningham / Release / Flying Low / GaGa or any other recognised Contemporary technique and be underpinned with a strong classical base. The work should show an understanding of choreographic content and a clear reference to the defined principles of contraction and release, fall and rebound, use of breath and gravity and successive or initiated movement. Whilst there is an athletic strength to the work, acrobatic work should be minimal and used only to enhance the choreographic idea.
Please note that Modern Ballet and Contemporary will be danced and judged together but entrants may only perform one dance from these two disciplines.
MCS8 13 years 2 mins
MCS9 14 years 2 mins
MCS10 15 to 19 (inclusive) 2 min
Classical Greek
Performed barefoot and essentially showing the use of opposition and relaxation through the movements. Technique should be based on the syllabus set by Ruby Ginner. Dances should reflect the title. Myths and nature themes are acceptable provided the movements are given their appropriate interpretation that relates to one or more of the seven different styles in this technique.
CGS1 6 years 1.5 mins
CGS2 7 years 1.5 mins
CGS3 8 years 1.5 mins
CGS4 9 years 1.5 mins
CGS5 10 years 1.5 mins
CGS6 11 years 2 mins
CGS7 12 years 2 mins
CGS8 13 years 2 mins
CGS9 14 years. 2 mins
CGS10 15 to 19 (incl.) 2 mins
National
All traditional music, songs and technique appropriate to the country of choice are acceptable. Authentic costume and footwear should be worn. Younger competitors are expected to demonstrate traditional performances. Seniors may introduce more theatrical performances, provided they are clearly based on correct technique of the nation being danced.
NAS1 6 years 1.5 mins
NAS2. 7 years. 1.5 mins
NAS3. 8 years 1.5 mins
NAS4. 9 years 1.5 mins
NAS5 10 years 1.5 mins
NAS6 11 years 2 mins
NAS7 12 years 2 mins
NAS8 13 years 2 mins
NAS9 14 years. 2 mins
NAS10 15 to 19 (inc.) 2 mins
CHARACTER
A dramatic, artistic or sometimes humorous presentation of either a story/character from any book, poem, play, film, history, cartoon, original created theme etc, or the mannerisms and essential features of animals, birds, reptiles, insects, virus and topical interpretations of abstract themes. Appropriate technique for the character should be used.
CHS1 6 years 1.5 mins
CHS2 7 years 1.5 mins
CHS3 8 years 1.5 mins
CHS4 9 years 1.5 mins
CHS5 10 years 1.5 mins
CHS6 11 years 2 mins
CHS7 12 years 2 mins
CHS8 13 years 2 mins
CHS9 14 years 2 mins
CHS10. 15 to 19 (inc.) 2 mins
MODERN
An all-inclusive term applied to an ever-evolving performing art. It includes lyrical modern, jazz, stage, contemporary, hip-hop and all styles of modern theatre dance. Acrobatic, gymnastic and street dance are also acceptable when combined with a recognisable dance technique and a theatrical quality. All routines should observe safe dance practice.
In classes MOS6 and MOS7, dancers can enter both a Jazz/ Modern and Lyrical Jazz/ Modern solo. These must be contrasting.
MOS1 6 years 1.5 mins
MOS2 7 years 1.5 mins
MOS3 8 years 1.5 mins
MOS4 9 years 1.5 mins
MOS5 10 years 1.5 mins
MOS6 11 years 2 mins
MOS7 12 years 2 mins
MOS8 13 years 2 mins
MOS9 14 years 2 mins
MOS10 15 to 19 (Inc.) 2 mins
LYRICAL MODERN
Based on Modern technique, Lyrical Modern should show flowing movements that express the emotion of the music. Gymnastic and acrobatic work is not allowed.
Please note that for entrants aged up to 12 years on the qualifying date, Modern and Lyrical Modern will be danced and judged together but entrants may only perform one dance from these two disciplines. Lyrical Modern will not be accepted in Modern classes for entrants aged 13 years or more on the qualifying date.
LMS8 13 years 2 mins
LMS9 14 years 2 mins
LMS10 15 to 19 (Inc.) 2 mins
TAP
All styles and developments in technique, including characterisation and humour, are encouraged providing the projection, beating and presentation of the routine is fully sustained and appropriate.
TAS1 6 years 1.5 mins
TAS2 7 years 1.5 mins
TAS3 8 years 1.5 mins
TAS4 9 years 1.5 mins
TAS5 10 years 1.5 mins
TAS6 11 years 2 mins
TAS7 12 years 2 mins
TAS8 13 years 2 mins
TAS9 14 years 2 mins
TAS10 15 to 19 (inc.) 2 mins
SONG AND DANCE/MUSICAL THEATRE
The song sets the scene, mood and style of the dance. Pitch and accuracy whilst singing are essential and the dance should relate to the words of the song. The dance should provide continuity and reflect the words of the song, which should be sustained throughout. The overall performance should show a combination of song, dance and drama/acting.
SDS1 6 years 2 mins
SDS2 7 years 2 mins
SDS3 8 years 2 mins
SDS4 9 years 2 mins
SDS5 10 years 2 mins
SDS6 11 years 2.5 mins
SDS7 12 years 2.5 mins
SDS8 13 years 2.5 mins
SDS9 14 years 2.5 mins
SDS10 15 to 19 (inc.) 2.5 mins
ACRO AND STREET
Woking Festival of Dance offers the following classes for Acro and Street but it should be noted that these disciplines do not form part of the All England Dance Competition.
ACRO
Acro dance includes smooth, graceful transitions between dance and acrobatic movements or tricks. The dance being performed must have a significant proportion of dance movement with respect to the amount of acrobatic content. The dance disciplines used to create the dance combinations in Acro routines are founded in ballet, jazz, lyrical and modern dance. Acrobatic Dance routines can use props which must be brought on and off stage by the dancer(s). Acro tricks may include Walkovers, Cartwheels, Balances, Limbers, Contortion, Tumbling, and Aerials. All acrobatic tricks must be performed in a safe manner, without the use of mats or spotting.
ACS1 6 years 1.5 mins
ACS2 7 years 1.5 mins
ACS3 8 years 1.5 mins
ACS4 9 years 1.5 mins
ACS5 10 years 1.5 mins
ACS6 11 years 2 mins
ACS7 12 years 2 mins
ACS8 13 years 2 mins
ACS9 14 years 2 mins
ACS10 15 to 19 years (Inc. 2 mins
STREET
Street Dance is a fusion of various dance forms, mixing together various elements from many different dances from hip-hop, popping, locking and break dancing to elements of jazz, contemporary and commercial dance, which may incorporate gymnastic and acrobatic work, making it into a fast, physical, funky and exciting form of dance
STS3 8 years 1.5 mins
STS4. 9 years 1.5 mins
STS5 10 years 1.5 mins
STS6 11 years 2 mins
STS7 12 years 2 mins
STS8. 13 years 2 mins
STS9 14 years 2 mins
STS10 15 to 19 years (inc) 2 mins
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