THE  BALLET REPERTOIRE COMPETITION

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THE CONTEMPORARY DANCE AWARDS

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The THEATRE DANCE ASSOCIATION is committed to contributing to the

general development of vocational dance; to supporting any

opportunity to invest in the future of young dancers.

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First launched in 2017, THE BALLET REPERTOIRE COMPETITION provides an elevated platform for young aspiring dancers to gain more experience in the Repertoire field before they compete at an International level.

And now, Contemporary dancers must also be given a positive and supportive platform to unleash their creativity and passion is evident; to help them achieve their goals and to compete in an amazing theatre experience….introducing for the first time in South Africa, THE CONTEMPORARY DANCE AWARDS!

Our vision is to empower and inspire young dancers in all dance disciplines by nurturing their skills, confidence, and talent in a safe and encouraging environment that is professionally handled to give them a real experience,  to gain valuable performance experience, to compete against other dancers from around South Africa in a beautiful theatre on a professional full-size stage, with a  fantastic auditorium for spectators.

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The Ballet Repertoire

Brochure

Contemporary Dance Awards Brochure

Online Performance Option Available

2022 DATES:

BALLET REPERTOIRE COMPETITION

SUNDAY 26th June 2022

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CONTEMPORARY DANCE AWARDS

SATURDAY 25th June 2022

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Requirements:

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BALLET REPERTOIRE COMPETITION

1 Repertoire Solo of choice

1 Contemporary solo of choice

Length of each piece

Repertoire – piece chosen will dictate length

Contemporary – 4 minutes maximum

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CONTEMPORARY DANCE AWARDS

2 Performance pieces

1) Contemporary Solo of Choice

2) Own Choice Solo

Lyrical, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Modern, Character

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Length of each piece

4 minutes maximum

Dress code

Repertoire – in keeping with the piece chosen

Contemporary – own choice

Age categories

12 - 15 Yrs

16+  Over

Age of candidate is taken on the day of the competition

3 Judges

To be announced

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Entry Fees

R 200 registration Fee &

R 1000 per candidate

(R250 Teachers Registration Fee)

AWARDS (2022)

BALLET REPERTOIRE COMPETITION

  REPERTOIRE 16 + over

Winner R 10 000

1st runner up R 2000

2nd runner up R 1000

REPERTOIRE 12 - 15 Yrs

Winner R 8000

1st runner up R 2000

2nd runner up R 1000

CONTEMPORARY 16 + over

Winner R 7000

1st runner up R 2000

2nd runner up R 1000

CONTEMPORARY 12 - 15 Yrs

Winner R 5000

1st runner up R 2000

2nd runner up R 1000

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CONTEMPORARY DANCE AWARDS

CONTEMPORARY 16 + over

Winner R 7000

1st runner up R 2000

2nd runner up R 1000

CONTEMPORARY 12 - 15 Yrs

Winner R 5000

1st runner up R 2000

2nd runner up R 1000

OWN CHOICE 16 + over

Winner R 5000

1st runner up R 2000

2nd runner up R 1000

OWN CHOICE 12 - 15 Yrs

Winner R 3000

1st runner up R 2000

2nd runner up R 1000

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2019 Ballet Repertoire Winners

2021 Ballet Repertoire Winners

JUNIOR WINNER

1st Runner up Megan Klynveld

2nd Runner up Gemma Osman

Junior Contemporary WINNER

1st Runner up Gemma Osman

2nd Runner up Mieke Carr

SENIOR WINNER

1st RUNNER UP  Lize Mentz

2nd Runner up Jawaun Bester

Senior Contemporary WINNER

TIE Kiara Kleiner &  Jawaun Bester

1st Runner up Luca Teague

2nd Runner up Lize Mentz

2021 Contemporary Dance Winners

Junior Contemporary WINNER

Winner Gabriel Ahrens

1st runner up Ben Glenny

2nd runner up Katey von Stein

Junior Own Choice WINNER

Mieke Carr

1st Runner up Gabriel Ahrens

2nd Runner up Kristen McGregor

Senior Contemporary WINNER

TIE Kiera Kleiner & Faahkir Bestman

1st runner up Shan-Lee Cilliers

2nd runner up Bianca Bock

Senior Own Choice WINNER

Bilquees Alexander

1st Runner up Faahkir Bestman

2nd Runner up Jesse Bredenkamp

Registration

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Entries will be processed by way of the TDA's NEW ONLINE Registration System.

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Further information on the competition is in the brochure above, simply download it or email theatredanceassocation@gmail.com for any queries.

Online Registration Instructions

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Please download/print the following step-by-step guide on how the Online

Registration system works prior to setting up your studio account online.

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Watch a "How To" Clip

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Once you have read through the above guide, simply

click on the link below, create your studio profile and start adding your entries!

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http://thetda.dancecompgenie.com

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Registrations Open Date

1 May 2022

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Registrations Closing Date

1 June 2022

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This site contains the planning of the Ballet Repertoire Competition

for the year 2022. Where required by circumstance, the organisers reserve the right to make all and any amendments.

Such amendments, as well as any further arrangements of concern,

will be notified to all concerned immediately.

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Email: theatredanceassociation@gmail.com

Tel Office: (021) 761 7547

Cell: 082 063 9996

Fax: 086 530 1511

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