THE BALLET REPERTOIRE COMPETITION
&
THE CONTEMPORARY DANCE AWARDS - new in 2020!
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.
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.
Introducing the BALLET REPERTOIRE COMPETITION - AND NEW IN 2020 - THE CONTEMPORARY DANCE AWARDS.
The Ballet Repertoire & Contemporary Dance Awards Brochure
Compulsory Forms
2020 DATES:
BALLET REPERTOIRE COMPETITION
Saturday, 13th June 2020
CONTEMPORARY DANCE AWARDS
Sunday, 14th June 2020
Closing Date for Entries: 1st June 2020
Venue: Artscape Theatre
Requirements:
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
CONTEMPORARY DANCE AWARDS
2 Performance pieces
1) Contemporary Solo of Choice
2) Own Choice Solo
Lyrical, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Modern, Character
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
Entry Fees
R 200 registration Fee &
R 1000 per candidate
(R250 Teachers Registration Fee)
AWARDS (2020)
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 10 000
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
CONTEMPORARY DANCE AWARDS
CONTEMPORARY 16 + over
Winner R 10 000
1st runner up R 2000
2nd runner up R 1000
CONTEMPORARY 12 - 15 Yrs
Winner R 8000
1st runner up R 2000
2nd runner up R 1000
OWN CHOICE 16 + over
Winner R 7000
1st runner up R 2000
2nd runner up R 1000
OWN CHOICE 12 - 15 Yrs
Winner R 5000
1st runner up R 2000
2nd runner up R 1000
2019 Ballet Repertoire Winners
JUNIOR WINNER
Lize Mentz
Junior Contemporary WINNER
Nevin Jacobs
SENIOR WINNER
Mia Neethling
Senior Contemporary WINNER
Kiara Kleiner
Registration will open on the 31st of May 2020
Entries will be processed by way of the TDA's NEW ONLINE Registration System.
Further information on the competition is in the brochure above, simply download it or email for any queries.
Online Registration Instructions
Please download/print the following step-by-step guide on how the Online
Registration system works prior to setting up your studio account online.
Once you have read through the above guide, simply
click on the link below, create your studio profile and start adding your entries!
http://thetda.dancecompgenie.com
This site contains the planning of the Ballet Repertoire Competition
for the year 2020. 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.
Email:
Tel Office: (021) 761 7547
Cell: 083 2707 883
Fax: 086 530 1511
