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Welcome to the 2024 Hastings Musical Festival Dance Section!
Welcome to the Syllabus for the 2024 Hastings Musical Festival Dance Section! The proposed dates are Sunday 3th March to Thursday 14th March 2024. This is an All England Qualifying Festival this year.
Please note that the ages for duet, trio, quartet and group classes have been reinstated to 10 and under, 14 and under and 21 and under, as agreed with All England Dance.
National dance is now called Global. Song and Dance is now Musical Theatre and Character is now Narrative/Character.
This year we will continue using our original marking scheme.
Duets- dancers can only dance once per class.
Trio/quartets- dancers can only dance once in each class.
Groups- 3 groups per dance school per class and the same dancers can only be in a maximum of 2 dances.
In the Gold Medal class you do not have to qualify. If the winner achieves a mark of 87, then the Phyllis Godfrey trophy is presented and a prize of £150, the Gold medal will only be awarded if the dancer achieves an aggregate of 90 for both dances combined.
The entry qualifications for entry to the Bronze medal you have to be aged 9,10 and 11yrs and will have to qualify by obtaining a mark of 83 in both ballet and character. For the Silver medal you are aged 12,13 and 14 yrs and will have to qualify with a mark of 85 in both ballet and character.
After looking at the Dance Syllabus please go to the Combined Syllabus where you will find the General Rules, which are applicable to all sections.
This year we will be asking all entrants to upload music and any title and synopsis for your character dances on to playandperform. These can be added on the home page of the entry system. From there you can upload a music and Synopsis for each of your entries.
A new Trophy has been donated this year for Dancing Contemporary Group which will be the 'Milford Family Cup' presented by Vicki Milford, Rebecca Tromans and Claire Hart
Timetable available here - https://www.playandperform.co.uk/view_document.php?pubid=97&pnp_token=hi
If you have any questions please email me Jo Adams at joadamshmf@gmail.com
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Syllabus
Browse the Dance timetableAny queries contact the Section Secretary, Jo Adams at joadamshmf@gmail.com
Classes
Other classes
Other Classes
Time: 5 to 10 mins
Own choice; to include singing, dancing and some dialogue. Dialogue to be limited.
No backing vocals are allowed. Hand props only, no large scenery allowed.
No performer may take part in more than one group performance in this class.
Duets
Dancing Duets
The age of the eldest performer determines the correct age.
Performers may dance only ONCE in each class.
5120 Dancing Duet: Classical (Age 7 and under) 2.5 Mins
Ballet, Character, Greek and National
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5121 Dancing Duet: Modern or Tap (Age 7 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5123 Dancing Duet: Ballet (Age 10 and under) 2.5 Mins
No characterisation
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5124 Dancing Duet: Narrative/Character (Age 10 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5125 Dancing Duet: Global (Age 10 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5126 Dancing Duet: Greek (Age 10 and under) 2.5mins
Fee Solo: ₤14.00 Group: ₤0.00 per group
Solo or Group of 2 people
5127 Dancing Duet: Musical Theatre (Age 10 and under) 3 mins
Fee Solo: ₤14.00 Group: ₤0.00 per group
Solo or Group of 2 people
5128 Dancing Duet: Tap (Age 10 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5129 Dancing Duet: Modern (Age 10 and under) 2.5 mins
Fee ₤14.00
5131 Dancing Duet: Modern Choreography (Age 12 and under) 2.5 mins
Can be Modern, Tap or Lyrical
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5132 Dancing Duet: Classical Choreography (Age 12 and under) 2.5 mins
Can be Ballet, Character, National or Greek
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5133 Dancing Duet: Contemporary (Age 13 and under 22) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5135 Dancing Duet: Ballet (Age 14 and under) 2.5 Mins
No characterisation
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5136 Dancing Duet: Greek (Age 14 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2 mins
5137 Dancing Duet: Narrative/Character (Age 14 and under) 2.5 Mins
Award: THE RYE DANCE CENTRE SILVER SALVER presented by The Pupils of the Rye Dance Centre
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5138 Dancing Duet: Global (Age 14 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5139 Dancing Duet: Modern (Age 14 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5140 Dancing Duet: Tap (Age 14 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5141 Dancing Duet: Lyrical (Age 14 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5142 Dancing Duet: Musical Theatre (Age 14 and under) 3 Mins
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5144 Dancing Duet: Classical Choreography (Age 21 and under) 2.5 mins
Can be Ballet, Character, National, Greek or Contemporary
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5145 Dancing Duet: Modern Choreography (Age 21 and under) 2.5 mins
Can be Modern, Tap or Lyrical
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5148 Dancing Duet: Ballet (Age 21 and under) 2.5 Mins
No characterisation
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5149 Dancing Duet: Narrative/Character (Age 21 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5150 Dancing Duet: Global (Age 21 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5151 Dancing Duet: Greek (Age 21 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5152 Dancing Duet: Modern (Age 21 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5153 Dancing Duet: Tap (Age 21 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of any size
Up to 2.5 mins
5154 Dancing Duet: Lyrical (Age 21 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5155 Dancing Duet: Song & Dance/Musical Theatre (Age 21 and under) 3 Mins
Fee ₤14.00 per group
Group of 2 people
Up to 3 mins
Performers may dance only ONCE in each class.
Solos
Dancing Solos
Dancing Solos
10 years and under, all dances maximum 1.5 minutes except Musical Theatre maximum 2 minutes.
11 years and over, all dances maximum 2 minutes except Musical Theatre maximum 2.5 minutes.
Can include Ballet, Character, National and Greek
Can include Ballet, Character, National and Greek
Can be Ballet, Character, National or Greek
5092 Dancing Solo: Musical Theatre ( Age15) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤8.00
Large Dancing Groups 11-30 dancers
Large Dancing Groups 11-30 dancers
Not less than 11 dancers and not more than 30 dancers per group. Tap or Modern are not acceptable in Classical Classes. Up to 3 groups per school per class are allowed. Please note that All England rules restrict numbers of dancers to 24 per group.
The same dancers can dance in up to 2 groups per class.
Please enter groups under the name of the Dancing School. Titles can be added on your entry sheet.
THE ENTRY FEE FOR ALL DANCING GROUPS IS £1 PER HEAD WITH A MINIMUM OF £25.
5193 Large Dancing Groups: Classical (Age 10 and under) 4 Mins
Ballet, Character, National and Greek
11-30 dancers
Award: THE HASTINGS MUSICAL FESTIVAL JUNIOR CUP
Fee ₤27.00 per group
Group of 11 to 30 people
Up to 4 mins
5194 Large Dancing Groups: Modern (Age 10 and under) 4 Mins
11-30 dancers modern
Fee ₤27.00 per group
Group of 11 to 30 people
Up to 4 mins
5195 Large Dancing Groups: Tap (Age 10 and under) 4 Mins
11-30 dancers
Fee ₤27.00 per group
Group of 11 to 30 people
Up to 4 mins
5196 Large Dancing Groups: Musical Theatre (Age 10 and under) 4 Mins
11-30 dancers
Fee ₤27.00 per group
Group of 11 to 30 people
Up to 4.5 mins
5198 Large Dancing Groups: Ballet (Age 14 and under) 4 Mins
No Characterisation
11-30 dancers
Fee ₤27.00 per group
Group of 11 to 30 people
Up to 4 mins
5199 Large Dancing Groups: Narrative/Character (Age 14 and under) 4 Mins
11-30 dancers
Fee ₤27.00 per group
Group of 11 to 30 people
Up to 4 mins
5200 Large Dancing Groups: Gobal (Age 14 and under) 4 Mins
11-30 dancers
Fee ₤27.00 per group
Group of 11 to 30 people
Up to 4 mins
5201 Large Dancing Groups: Greek (Age 14 and under) 4 Mins
11-30 dancers
Fee ₤27.00 per group
Group of 11 to 30 people
Up to 4 mins
5202 Large Dancing Groups: Modern (Age 14 and under) 4 Mins
11-30 dancers
Award: LATON ASH SILVER SALVER 'A'
Fee ₤27.00 per group
Group of 11 to 30 people
Up to 4 mins
5203 Large Dancing Groups: Lyrical (Age 14 and under) 4 Mins
Dancing group 11-30 dancers
Fee ₤27.00 per group
Group of 11 to 30 people
5204 Large Dancing Groups: Tap (Age 14 and under) 4 Mins
11-30 dancers
Fee ₤27.00 per group
Group of 11 to 30 people
Up to 4 mins
5205 Large Dancing Groups: Musical Theatre (Age 14 and under) 4.5 Mins
11-30 dancers
Award: THE SIMON CUP presented by Pauline and Bernard Simon
Fee ₤27.00 per group
Group of 11 to 30 people
Up to 4.5 mins
5208 Large Dancing Groups: Ballet (Age 21 and under) 4 Mins
No Characterisation
11-30 dancers
Award: THE H.V. EASTMAN ESQ CUP
Fee ₤27.00 per group
Group of 11 to 30 people
Up to 4 mins
5209 Large Dancing Groups:Narative/ Character (Age 21 and under) 4 Mins
11-30 dancers
Fee ₤27.00 per group
Group of 11 to 30 people
Up to 4 mins
5210 Large Dancing Groups: Global (Age 21 and under) 4 Mins
Gobal
Fee ₤27.00 per group
Group of 11 to 30 people
Up to 4 mins
5211 Large Dancing Groups: Greek (Age 21 and under) 4 Mins
11-30 dancers
Fee ₤27.00 per group
Group of 11 to 30 people
Up to 4 mins
5212 Large Dancing Groups: Modern (Age 21 and under) 4 Mins
11-30 dancers
Award: THE LATON ASH SILVER SALVER 'B'
Fee ₤27.00 per group
Group of 11 to 30 people
Up to 4 mins
5213 Large Dancing Groups: Lyrical (Age 21 and under) 4 Mins
11-30 dancers
Fee ₤27.00 per group
Group of 11 to 30 people
5214 Large Dancing Groups: Tap (Age 21 and under) 4 Mins
11-30 dancers
Fee ₤27.00 per group
Group of 11 to 30 people
Up to 4 mins
5215 Large Dancing Groups: Musical Theatre (Age 21 and under) 4.5 Mins
11-30 dancers
Fee ₤27.00 per group
Group of 11 to 30 people
Up to 4.5 mins
5216 Large Dancing Groups: Contemporary (Age 21 and under) 4 Mins
11-30 dancers
Fee ₤27.00 per group
Group of 11 to 30 people
Up to 4 mins
5219 Large Dancing Groups Adult: Any Style (Age 18 and over) Max 5 mins
Dance can be Modern, Tap, Classical or Song and Dance
Note : The entry fee is a £1 per head with a minimum of £27
Fee ₤27.00 per group
Group of 11 to 30 people
Up to 5 mins
The same dancers can dance in up to 2 groups per class.
Please enter groups under the name of the Dancing School. Titles can be added on your entry sheet.
THE ENTRY FEE FOR ALL DANCING GROUPS IS £1 PER HEAD WITH A MINIMUM OF £25.
11-30 dancers
11-30 dancers
11-30 dancers
Note : The entry fee is a £1 per head with a minimum of £27
Medals
Dancing Medals
The Gold Medal class, if the winner achieves a mark of 87, then a trophy is presented and a prize of £150, the Gold medal will only be awarded if the dancer achieves 90 marks( exceptional plus if we are using the new marking scheme).
The entry qualifications for entry to the Bronze and Silver Medals have changed. For the Bronze medal you are age 9,10 and 11yrs and will have to qualify by obtaining a mark of 83 in both ballet and character (in the new marking system this will be distinction, honours or exceptional if we are using it). For the Silver medal you are aged 12,13 and 14 yrs and will have to qualify with a mark of 87(in the new marking scheme this will be distinction plus, honours or exceptional if we are using it) in both ballet and character
1. Ballet: Ages 9 and 10 - 1.5 mins, Age 11 - 2 mins
2. Character: Ages 9 and 10 - 1.5 mins, Age 11 - 2 mins
An aggregate mark of at least 85 is required for the award of the Bronze Medal
Entrants for this class will have qualified by obtaining a mark of at least 83 in both ballet and character classes: 9yr olds 5028 and 5029; 10yr olds 5036 and 5037; 11yr olds 5045 and 5046. If nominated, and having received an entry form from the Dancing Secretary, please report immediately to the General Secretary to pay the entry fee shown in the syllabus. Eligible entrants will not be allowed to dance if the fee is not paid. Eligible entrants must have danced in both the ballet and character classes and must repeat the same dances in this medal class. Please do not enter this class until the dancer has been nominated.
1. Ballet: 2 minutes
2. Character: 2 minutes
An aggregate mark of at least 87 is required for the award of the Silver Medal
Entrants for this class will have qualified by obtaining a mark of at least 85 in both ballet and character classes: 12yr olds 5054 and 5055; 13yr olds 5065 and 5066; 14yr olds 5075 and 5076. If nominated, and having received an entry form from the Dancing Secretary, please report immediately to the General Secretary to pay the entry fee shown in the syllabus. Eligible entrants will not be allowed to dance if the fee is not paid. Eligible entrants must have danced in both the ballet and character classes and must repeat the same dances in this medal class. Please do not enter this class until the dancer has been nominated.
Character 2 minutes
Gold Medal awarded if a mark of 90 is achieved.
£150 and the Phyllis Godfrey Trophy is awarded if a mark of 87 is achieved.
To be eligible to dance in this class the following steps are compulsory:
For girls:- double pirouettes en pointe, a percentage of batterie and sustained releve on one leg.
For boys:- double tour en l'air, batterie and pirouettes.
If there are fewer than 3 entries, this class will not run.
Up to 4 mins
Small dancing groups 5-10 dancers
Small Dancing Groups 5-10 dancers
5-10 dancers
5184 Small Dancing Groups: Classical (Age 10 and under) 4 Mins
5-10 dancers
Ballet, Character, Greek and National
Fee ₤19.00 per group
Group of 5 to 10 people
5185 Small Dancing Groups: Modern, Musical Theatre or Tap (Age 10 and under)
4 Mins Modern or Tap, 4.5 mins Musical Theatre
5-10 dancers
Fee ₤19.00 per group
Group of 5 to 10 people
5186 Small Dancing Groups: Classical (Age 14 and under) 4 Mins
5-10 dancers
Ballet, Character, Greek and National
Fee ₤19.00 per group
Group of 5 to 10 people
5187 Small Dancing Groups: Modern, Musical Theatre or Tap (Age 14 and under)
4 mins Modern or Tap, 4.5 mins Musical Theatre
5-10 dancers
Fee ₤19.00 per group
Group of 5 to 10 people
5188 Small Dancing Groups: Contemporary (Age 14 and under) 4 mins
Fee ₤19.00 per group
Group of 5 to 10 people
5189 Small Dancing Groups: Classical (Age 21 and under) 4 Mins
5 -10 dancers
Ballet, Character, Greek and National
Fee ₤19.00 per group
Group of 5 to 10 people
5190 Small Dancing Groups: Modern, Musical Theatre or Tap (Age 21 and under)
4 mins Modern or Tap, 4.5 mins Musical Theatre
5 -10 dancers
Fee ₤19.00 per group
Group of 5 to 10 people
5191 Small Dancing Groups: Contemporary (Age 21 and under) 4 mins
Fee ₤19.00 per group
Group of 5 to 10 people
Ballet, Character, Greek and National
Ballet, Character, Greek and National
Ballet, Character, Greek and National
Trios and Quartets
Dancing Trios and Quartets
The age of the eldest performer determines the correct age group.
Performers may dance only ONCE in each class.
5157 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Ballet (Age 10 and under) 2.5 Mins
No characterisation
Fee ₤17.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5158 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Narrative /Character (Age 10 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤17.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5159 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Global (Age 10 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤17.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5160 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Greek (Age 10 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤17.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5161 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Modern (Age 10 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤17.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5162 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Tap (Age 10 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤17.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5163 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Musical Theatre (Age 10 and under) 3 Mins
Fee ₤17.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 3 mins
5165 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Ballet (Age 14 and under) 2.5 Mins
No Characterisation
Fee ₤17.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5166 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Narrative /Character (Age 14 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤17.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5167 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Global (Age 14 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤17.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5168 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Greek (Age 14 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤17.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 4 mins
5169 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Modern (Age 14 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤17.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5170 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Lyrical (Age 14 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤17.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5171 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Tap (Age 14 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤17.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5172 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Musical Theatre (Age 14 and under) 3 Mins
Fee ₤17.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 3 mins
5174 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Ballet (Age 21 and under) 2.5 Mins
No characterisation
Fee ₤18.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5175 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Narrative/Character (Age 21 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤18.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5176 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Global Age 21 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤18.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5177 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Greek (Age 21 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤18.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5178 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Modern (Age 21 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤18.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5179 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Lyrical (Age 21 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤18.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5180 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Tap (Age 21 and under) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤18.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 2.5 mins
5181 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Musical Theatre (Age 21 and under) 3 Mins
Fee ₤18.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 3 mins
5182 Dancing Trios and Quartets: Contemporary (Age 13 to 21) 2.5 Mins
Fee ₤18.00 per group
Group of 3 to 4 people
Up to 2.5 mins
Performers may dance only ONCE in each class.
Adjudicators
Adjudicator
Jill Baldock
Qualifications: LIDTA, ARAD
Jill has a love and passion for all things theatrical. Her vast and full career has given her the knowledge and desire to inspire the next generation of performers.
Her training started at the Hylton Bromley School in Merseyside, where she gained several scholarships from the I.D.T.A. and continued her training at the Royal Academy of Dance and the Place (London's Contemporary School). During her early years Jill entered The Sunshine All England Competitions and gained 7 solo gold medals in the London Finals receiving the Sunshine, the Modern and the National Trophies. She was also invited to be a part of the Beryl Grey Workshops.
Jill worked as a professional dancer/performer for many years in TV, Film, Cabaret and the West End - shows included "Kiss Me Kate", "Carousel", "The King and I", "Oklahoma", "Fiddler on the Roof" and many more. She went on to become an international choreographer, director and producer of theatre and cabaret shows. Producing pantos, cruise shows, children’s plays, summer seasons, even Shakespeare! At the same time developing her own theatrical/management agency.
Her love of teaching took her back to the studio and worked for the Italia Conti School, the Arts Council, Pineapple, whilst running her own performing arts school.
She then diverted her career into the music business, producing for EMI, Virgin, Carlton and recorded many artistes - Shirley Bassey, Howard Keel, Petula Clarke, the London Philharmonic and many, many more. She had the honour of producing the official recording for the Queen Mother’s 100th birthday. During that time her music publishing & production company was awarded the coveted Ivor Novello Award.
"My life has become so varied and exciting. I now mentor students from the Royal Academy of Music with movement coaching and theatrical expression, I am also involved in encouraging movement to mature actors…… I love the mix of my theatrical challenges and cannot wait to adjudicate your fabulous festival… Good Luck to everyone!”
Jill is an adjudicator for both The British and International Federation of Festivals and All England Dance and has vast experience adjudicating both in theatres and online; having judges thousands of applicants for Dance World Cup.