FESTIVAL OF DANCE 2017COMPETITION SYLLABUS

BALLET, TAP AND JAZZ

DATESBallet/Tap 05-07 May 2017 – entries close Sunday 26 March

Jazz/Hip Hop/Troupes 16-18 June 2017 – entries close Sunday 07 May

VENUEGreen Bay High School Performing Arts Centre

143-161 Godley Road, Green Bay, Waitakere

PRESIDENT’S WELCOME

AUCKLAND HIGHLAND AND NATIONAL DANCING SOCIETY

CONTACT EMAIL: ahndsociety@gmail.com

LIFE MEMBERS: Mrs S Bingley Mrs H Davis 1

AUCKLAND HIGHLAND AND NATIONAL DANCING SOCIETY

FREE Scholarship entryfor all candidates in 2017

Please see syllabus for scholarship requirements.

Mrs D Edmunds Mrs L Lawton

PATRONS: Mr A Baldick Mrs S Bingley

PRESIDENT: Georgina Hegarty 021 135 5924

SECRETARY: Amanda Bradly 021 297 8416

HIGHLAND SECRETARY: Lorraine Lawton

TREASURER: Gayle Rhodes

TROPHY STEWARD: Heather Davis 021 330 655

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Stella Bingley Dorothy Edmunds Manya Hegarty Colette RhodesJennifer Lawton Terry Skinner Lynette Toma

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In Memoriam

It is with sadness we note the recent passing of Past President and Life Member Diane Osborne. Diane was a hard working Committee Member, a loyal supporter of all types of dance and was well known for her successful fundraising efforts prior to moving North with her family

several years ago. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

ADJUDICATORS 2017

BALLET

Daniel Cooper

Daniel trained at The New Zealand School of Dance and graduated in 2001. After graduating he understudied and danced in Douglas Wright’s 2002 season of ‘Inland’ then went on to dance with Black Grace Dance Company for the next four years. During his time with Black Grace, Daniel performed at festivals and in theatres around the world including the prestigious Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival and a month season off Broadway. He was honoured to create two works on the company, ‘Man’ in 2005 and in 2006 was commissioned by Black Grace to make a new work for their triple bill 'Black Grace and Friends' named ‘Behind i’s’.

Since then, Daniel has had the opportunity to choreograph for television (Stars in their Eyes, Montana Sunday Theatre "Life's a Riot") and was Assistant Choreographer for the much loved World Of WearableArt show. Daniel has also had the privilege of being Rehearsal Director/Choreographic Assistant for two of New Zealand's leading contemporary dance companies, Okareka Dance Company and Atamira Dance Company. Most recently, Daniel has been on stage performing nationally and internationally with Atamira Dance Company and Douglas Wright Dance Company as well as continuing his Choreographic Assistant work on Atamira projects Moko by Moss Patterson and Mitimiti by Jack Gray.

In the field of education, Daniel has had the pleasure of teaching young people of all ages and levels nationwide as Dance Educator for the Royal New Zealand Ballet, facilitating events such as workshops in schools, masterclasses, ballet for boys and theatre events for the public as well as being and adjudicator for dance competitions regionally. At a pre-professional level, Daniel worked with Okareka Dance Company to initiate their annual Summer School. He has also enjoyed teaching professional level classes for IndependANCE, Atatmira Dance Company, Raising the Barre, Okareka Dance Company, WOW and Unitec.

TAP

Jacqui Cesan

(Information pending)

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JAZZ

Alissa Bell

Alissa Bell (nee Yee) was introduced to the magical world of dancing doing ballet at 5 years with Sharon Statham and jazz at 6 years with Keri Edley. Alissa started teaching and doing competition choreography work at the tender age of 14. She was one of the principal members of the professional dance troupe “Tiptoze” for most of her dancing years. Alissa assisted with the development of JDNZ syllabus and does the medal tests for hip hop. She formed the dance troupe “Girls Night Out” to offer the dancers opportunities to perform and extend their dancing experience. Alissa was also an aerobics instructor and personal trainer at many Auckland gyms. In 2008, Alissa officially retired on her 20th year of teaching as motherhood and living in Waiuku with her wonderful husband and 3 children is more than time consuming. Even though she is not actively teaching, she still does have a lot to do with the dancing world and continues to teach on a casual basis.

Dancing is a wonderful, expressive art and is to be enjoyed by all.... both as a dancer and spectator! Love what you do and dance from the heart!  I wish you all a fantastic weekend of dancing! 

Alissa

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FESTIVAL RULES

COMPETITORS Competitors dance at their own risk. The competition is for amateurs only. The competitor’s age will be taken as at the first day of competitions. Birth Certificates must be

produced on request. Where age is stated in groups all competitors must be within the stated age range including

troupes. Competitors must be ready to perform 30 minutes before time stated in the programme as these

are approximate times only. Tap shoes must NOT be worn in the changing rooms. Competitors who are unable to compete on the day due to illness may only be replaced with

another competitor in a group or troupe dance. A member of the committee must be informed before the performance.

Photographs taken by AHNDS Committee Members during the competition weekend may be placed on AHNDS social media sites.

Competitors must not have been individually tutored by the judge in the previous 12 months. The Committee shall have the sole right of determining the status of any competitor, of interpreting

the rules and conditions of the society and of deciding any matter arising out of these competitions.

MUSIC All dance music must be on CD, one track per CD. Competitors must use the sound system provided. Solo, Duo & Trio items must not exceed 3 minutes (under 12 years), 4 minutes (12 years & over)

and 5 minutes (troupe classes).

AUDIENCE Recording or photography of competitors on stage during performances is not permitted without

prior approval of Committee. Mobile phones must be silenced during performances.

ENTRIES No refunds will be given unless a class is cancelled or the Committee uses its discretion to do so.

Any refunds given will not include the administration fee. New competitors will not be accepted on the day of competition. The Committee will not be responsible for entries which are incomplete or incorrectly filled out. The

onus is on the competitor or parent to ensure all required information is provided, that correct classes are entered and that full entry fees are enclosed.

Sponsorship of classes and or trophies is greatly appreciated and would help to cover costs of various prizes.

ADJUDICATOR The adjudicator’s decision is final. No communication with the adjudicator by competitors, parents or teachers prior to or during the

competition is permitted.

PROGRAMME The committee reserve the right to divide, amalgamate, cancel classes or alter the order of events

and to appoint a second adjudicator should entries warrant. Once the programme has been issued, any additions to classes or alterations to the programme

order will be at the discretion of the committee. Dances may only be performed once, with the exception of Restricted Classes and Juvenile

Championships. Titles are required for all Character, Demi-Character, Barefoot and Classical Variation Classes;

Troupes and Song & Dance entries. Restricted Classes are for those competitors who have NEVER had a first placing in that particular

class before commencement of competition. However, if a competitor wins a class after the close of entry date, he/she is still eligible to dance in the restricted class that has been entered.

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Entries in the student choreography class must be the competitors own work and not copied from another source e.g. YouTube, dance teacher etc.

CHAMPIONSHIPS/SCHOLARSHIPS Dancers competing in the Jazz Championship must perform a different routine to those already

performed at this festival. This requirement does not apply to competitors in the Juvenile age group (under 10 years).

Dancers competing in the Tap Championship must perform a different routine to those already performed at this festival with at least three changes of tempo. This requirement does not apply to competitors in the Juvenile age group (under 10 years).

Entry to all Scholarships is free however competitors are required to dance in all relevant scholarship classes to be eligible.

TROPHIES Cups and trophies must be signed for on the competition day . All cups and trophies must be engraved, cleaned and returned in the same condition by the closing

date of entries. Trophies remain the property of AHNDS and failure to return them will incur a $50 fee per trophy to cover replacement costs.

TROPHY RETURNS Trophies must be returned on or before the following dates:

Ballet/Tap – Sunday 26 MarchJazz – Sunday 7 May

Return trophies to one of the following addresses:Heather - 6 Glanville Close, Stanmore Bay, 0932

Dorothy - 2/207 Abbotts Way, Remuera, 1050Amanda - 126 Lynbrooke Ave, Blockhouse Bay, 0600

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PRIZES

Solo Classes Under 14, All Restricted, Duos & Trios 1st, 2nd, 3rd MedalsSolo Classes 14 years & Over 1st $12.00, 2nd 10.00, 3rd $7.00 Troupes Trophy and Ribbons

AWARDS:AHNDS Trophy Highest Points Classical & Demi-Character - Under 8 yearsAHNDS Trophy Highest Points Classical, Demi-Character & Character - 8 & under 10 yearsCarla-Louise Priestly Trophy Highest Points Classical, Demi-Character & Character - 10 & under 12 yearsKathleen Boyle Challenge Cup Highest Points Pointe, Demi-Character & Character - 12 & under 14 yearsPerson Trophy Highest Points Pointe, Demi-Character & Character - 14 years & overDolly & Eric Cup Most Promising Tap CompetitorJoanne Lim Trophy Most Promising Jazz CompetitorSuzette Davis Trophy Most Entertaining Item (Tap or Jazz) - 14 years and overJanine McClutcheon Trophy Most Outstanding Dancer - BalletZSSD Mary Edwards Most Promising Ballet – Under 12 yearsNana Dick Memorial Trophy Most Entertaining Troupe - Not necessarily a winnerJanet Fleming Goodwill Highest Points Tap, Waltz, Slow, Latin, Song & Dance (Competitors must

compete in all sections to be eligible)

ROBYN BODMIN MEMORIAL BALLET TROPHYThis trophy will be awarded to a competitor who shows a love of dance through his/her dedication and enthusiasm, while also supporting and encouraging fellow competitors. The recipient of this trophy may not have necessarily won a class. Students are invited to nominate a competitor throughout the ballet weekend and the winner will be decided after consideration of all nominations by the AHNDS Committee.

DOROTHY BLACK MEMORIAL JAZZ TROPHYThis trophy will be awarded to a competitor who shows a love of dance through his/her dedication and enthusiasm, while also supporting and encouraging fellow competitors. The recipient of this trophy may not have necessarily won a class. Students are invited to nominate a competitor throughout the jazz weekend and the winner will be decided after consideration of all nominations by the AHNDS Committee.

CLASSICAL VARIATION 14 Years & OverVicky Moore Trophy 1st $100 & sash, 2nd $75 & sash, 3rd $50 & sashCompetitors must perform two variations of their own choice - these are to be contrasting in style. Competitors must also compete in two or more ballet classes to be eligible to enter.

CLASSICAL VARIATION Under 14 Years* 1st sash, 2nd sash, 3rd sashCompetitors must perform one variation of their own choice. Competitors must also compete in two or more ballet classes to be eligible to enter.

JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIPS:Juvenile Championship Luka Bradly Trophy 1st $30 & sash, 2nd $20 & sash, 3rd $10 & sashJunior Championship Nikki Marie Trophy 1st $50 & sash, 2nd $30 & sash, 3rd $20 & sashIntermediate Championship Christie Family Trophy 1st $60 & sash, 2nd $40 & sash, 3rd $25 & sashSenior Championship AHNDS Trophy 1st $80 & sash, 2nd $50 & sash, 3rd $30 & sash

TAP CHAMPIONSHIPS:Juvenile Championship Juvenile Championship Trophy 1st $30 & sash, 2nd $20 & sash, 3rd $10 & sashJunior Championship Junior Championship Trophy 1st $50 & sash, 2nd $30 & sash, 3rd $20 & sashIntermediate Championship Intermediate Championship Trophy 1st $60 & sash, 2nd $40 & sash, 3rd $25 & sashSenior Championship Senior Championship Trophy 1st $80 & sash, 2nd $50 & sash, 3rd $30 & sash

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BALLET SCHOLARSHIPS: Competitors must dance in all required classes.Juvenile Ballet Under 10 Years Rachel Elliott Trophy 1st $50 & sash; Runner-Up - sash.Highest points from classical, demi-character & barefoot classes.Junior Ballet 10 & Under 12 Years Honor Lockerbie Trophy 1st $60 & sash; Runner-Up - sash.Highest points from classical, demi-character, barefoot & character classes.Intermediate Ballet 12 & Under 14 Years Sandra Gae Cook Trophy 1st $80.00 & sash; Runner-Up - sash.Highest points from classical, demi-character, character & barefoot classes.Senior Ballet 14 Years & Over W.S. Gaspar Memorial Trophy 1st $100.00 & sash; Runner-Up - sash. Highest points from classical, pointe, demi-character, character & barefoot classes.

JAZZ SCHOLARSHIPS: Competitors must dance in all required classes.Juvenile Jazz Under 10 Years Jean McMillan Memorial Trophy 1st $50 & sash; Runner-Up - sash.Highest points from lyrical, modern & impromptu classes.Junior Jazz 10 & Under 12 Years Jean McMillan Trophy 1st $60 & sash; Runner-Up - sash.Highest points from lyrical, modern & impromptu classes.Intermediate Jazz 12 & Under 14 Years Terry Skinner Trophy 1st $80.00 & sash; Runner-Up - sash.Highest points from contemporary, modern & impromptu classes.Senior Jazz 14 Years & Over Louisa Suzette Trophy 1st $100.00 & sash; Runner-Up - sash. Highest points from contemporary, modern & impromptu classes.

TAP SCHOLARSHIPS: Competitors must dance in all required classes.Juvenile Tap Under 10 Years Nelda Sneddon Trophy 1st $50 & sash; Runner-Up - sash.Highest points from tap dance, slow & waltz classes.Junior Tap 10 & Under 12 Years Mersky Memorial Trophy 1st $60 & sash; Runner-Up - sash.Highest points from tap dance, slow & waltz classes. Intermediate Tap 12 & Under 14 Years Bev Birch Studio Trophy 1st $80.00 & sash; Runner-Up - sash.Highest points from tap dance, slow, waltz & latin classes. Senior Tap 14 Years & Over Bronwyn Honey Memorial 1st $100.00 & sash; Runner-Up - sash.Highest points from tap dance, slow, waltz & latin classes.

Points in all scholarship classes will be awarded on a basis of 5 (first place), 3 (second place) and 1(third place). In the event of a tie the winner will be the competitor with the highest aggregate marks. Should this still eventuate in a tie, the prize money will be split and no runner-up will be awarded. Please note there must be at least 5 candidates entered in a scholarship class for it to run.

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BALLET CLASSES

CLASSICAL DANCE:1. Under 6 years Marjorie Tam Trophy2. 6 & under 8 years AHNDS Trophy3. 8 & under 10 years Hazeldean Trophy, Alexander Kai Fong (Runner Up)4. 10 & under 12 years Pauline Kean Cup5. 12 & under 14 years Joanna Rapley Trophy6. 14 years & over Tonge TrophyDEMI-CHARACTER DANCE: (Title required)7. Under 8 years AHNDS Trophy8. 8 & under 10 years Rodney Cup9. 10 & under 12 years Teresa Lipanovich Trophy10. 12 & under 14 years Elizabeth-Anne Trophy11. 14 years & over Bob Mac TrophyCHARACTER DANCE: (Title required)12. Under 8 years AHNDS Trophy13. 8 & under 10 years Louisa-Suzette Trophy14. 10 & under 12 years Melrose Trophy15. 12 & under 14 years Charlene-Rose Trophy16. 14 years & over Waitakere CupBAREFOOT DANCE: (Title required)17. Under 8 years Kelly-Marie Trophy18. 8 & under 10 years Kathryn Antonelli Cup19. 10 & under 12 years Nicola Humphrey Trophy20. 12 & under 14 years Searchfield Challenge Cup21. 14 years & over Sheree O’Neill TrophyIMPROMPTU CLASSICAL DANCE:22. Under 10 years Terina Skudder Trophy23. 10 & under 12 years Yasmin-Li Gray Trophy24. 12 & under 14 years Sarah Varley Trophy25. 14 years & over Patricia Bolton CupPOINTE DANCE:26. Under 14 years Stephen Gaspar Trophy27. 14 years & over Pointe TrophyBALLET DUO:28. Under 12 years *29. 12 years & over *BALLET TRIO:30. Any Age *CLASSICAL VARIATION: (Title/s required)31a. Under 14 Years *31. 14 years & over Vicki Moore Trophy

RESTRICTED BALLETRESTRICTED CLASSICAL DANCE:32. Under 10 years Clytie Campbell Cup33. 10 years & over Zenda Smith Restricted TrophyRESTRICTED DEMI-CHARACTER DANCE: (Title required)34. Under 10 years Marina & Kirria Trophy35. 10 years & over Sakura Taniguchi TrophyRESTRICTED CHARACTER DANCE:36. Under 10 years AHNDS Trophy37. 10 Years & over Connor-Zach TrophyRESTRICTED BAREFOOT DANCE: (Title required)38. Under 10 years Terina Skudder Trophy39. 10 Years & over Chloe-Savannah Trophy

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TAP CLASSESTAP DANCE:87. Under 6 years Robyn Bodmin Trophy88. 6 & under 8 years Baldick Cup89. 8 & under 10 years Laurie Bell Cup90. 10 & under 12 years Sinclair Jessen Cup91. 12 & under 14 years Christine Bailey Trophy92. 14 years & over Pat McMinn CupSLOW TAP:93. Under 10 years Fulton Studio Trophy94. 10 & under 12 years Catherine-Michelle Cup95. 12 & under 14 years Sally Hirst Trophy96. 14 years & over Sharon & Bruce Mills TrophyWALTZ TAP:97. Under 10 years AHNDS Trophy98. 10 & under 12 years Nikola Webb Trophy99. 12 & under 14 years Sally Hirst Trophy100. 14 years & over Joanna & Jodene Foged TrophyLATIN TAP:101. Under 12 years Dorothy Cup102. 12 & under 14 years Jewel Easton Trophy103. 14 years & over Cherise Twigg TrophyIMPROMPTU TAP:104. Under 10 years The Peters Family Trophy105. 10 & under 12 years Natasha Toma Trophy106. 12 & under 14 years Nana Smith Trophy107. 14 years & over Marlene Person TrophySPEED TAP:108. Under 14 years Terry & Robyn Trophy109. 14 years & over Christine Dennerley-Minturn TrophyTAP DUO:110. Under 12 years Anna Russell Trophy111. 12 years & over Smith Family TrophiesTAP TRIO:112. Any Age *SONG & DANCE - TAP OR SOFT SHOE: (Title required)113. Under 10 years Toma Family Trophy114. 10 & under 12 years Dean Mitchell Cup115. 12 years & over Torepe TrayTAP CHAMPIONSHIPS: Please see Festival Rules for championship requirements.116. Juvenile - Under 10 years Juvenile Championship Trophy117. Junior - 10 & under 12 years Junior Championship Trophy118. Intermediate - 12 & Under 14 years Intermediate Championship Trophy119. Senior - 14 years & over Senior Championship Trophy

RESTRICTED TAPRESTRICTED TAP DANCE:120. Under 10 years Jessica -Willow Trophy121. 10 years & over Heather ShieldRESTRICTED SLOW:122. Under 10 years Cara Cup123. 10 years & over *

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JAZZ/HIP HOP CLASSES

MODERN:40. 6 years & under *40a. 7 years The Vos Family Trophy41. 8 & under 10 years Sarah Varley Trophy42. 10 & under 12 years The Daniel Family Trophy43. 12 & under 14 years Varley Family Trophy44. 14 years & over Heather Davis TrophyCONTEMPORARY:45. Under 10 years *46. 10 & under 12 years The Tania Foster Trophy47. 12 & under 14 years Katie MacDonald Trophy48. 14 years & over Eric Black Memorial TrophyIMPROMPTU MODERN:49. Under 10 years Narelle Stewart School of Dance Trophy50. 10 & under 12 years Challenge Michael Baldwin Real Estate Cup51. 12 & under 14 years The Dolly & Stella Trophy52. 14 years & over Dolly & Heather TrophyLYRICAL:53. Under 10 years Jennis Hayes Cup54. 10 & under 12 years Robyn Bodmin Trophy55. 12 & under 14 years Bodmin Family Trophy56. 14 years & over The Jeffrey CupIMPROMPTU LYRICAL:57. Under 12 years *58. 12 years & over Lindsay Family TrophyHIP HOP SOLO:59. Under 12 years Christie Family Trophy60. 12 years & over Danielle Timbers TrophyMUSICAL THEATRE:61. Under 12 years *62. 12 years & over Gordon Memorial Trophy ACROBATIC SOLO: *62a. Any AgeJAZZ DUO:63. Under 12 years Melanie Harries Trophies64. 12 years & over Danielle Timbers TrophyCONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL DUO/TRIO65. Any Age *STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY – JAZZ (Includes solo, duos and trios)66. Under 14 Years *66a. 14 years & over *JAZZ TRIO:67. Any AgeJAZZ CHAMPIONSHIPS: Please see Festival Rules for championship requirements.68. Juvenile - Under 10 years Luka Bradly Trophy 69. Junior - 10 & under 12 years Nikki Marie Trophy70. Intermediate - 12 & Under 14 years Christie Family Trophy71. Senior - 14 years & over AHNDS Trophy

RESTRICTED JAZZRESTRICTED JAZZ:72. Under 10 years AHNDS Trophy73. 10 years & over Zenda Smith Jazz TrophyRESTRICTED LYRICAL:74. Under 10 years *75. 10 years & over *RESTRICTED HIP HOP SOLO:76. Any Age The Baxter TrophyRESTRICTED CONTEMPORARY:77. Any Age Leigh Family Trophy

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TROUPES BALLET: This class will compete during the ballet/tap weekend (05-07 May)78. Open (All ages) Osborne TrophyTAP: This class will compete during the ballet/tap weekend (05-07 May)79. Open (All ages) AHNDS Trophy

These classes will compete during the jazz weekend. Troupe night - Saturday 17 JuneSONG & DANCE: (Title required & type of dance - jazz, tap, ballet etc)80. Open (All ages) AHNDS TrophyJAZZ:81. Under 14 years AHNDS Tray (All competitors must be under 14 by June 16, 2017)82. 14 years & over The Osborne TrophyCONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL:83. Open (All Ages) The Stella BowlHIP HOP:84. Open (All Ages) Carter Chan Dance Performance TrophyENTERTAINMENT/CABARET:85. Open (All ages) Black TrayMUSICAL THEATRE:86. Open (All ages) AHNDS Trophy

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ENTRY INFORMATION

COMPETITION CONTACT: Amanda Bradly Email: ahndsociety@gmail.com Phone/Text: 021 2978416

ENTRIES CLOSE: Ballet/Tap – Sunday 26 March or earlier if limit is reached.Jazz/HipHop/Troupes – Sunday 07 May or earlier if limit is reached.Entries can be emailed to ahndsociety@gmail.com or sent toAHNDS Entry Secretary 126 Lynbrooke Ave, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland 0600

ENTRY FEES: Solos $10.00 Duos/Trios $12.00Troupes $15.00Classical Variation Under 14 years $12.00Classical Variation 14 & Over $15.00Tap & Jazz Championships

Juvenile/Junior $12.00Intermediate/Senior $15.00

Scholarship FREE

TROUPE NIGHT TICKETS: Adults $10.00Children $5.00Tickets will be sold from the theatre kitchen all day Saturday.

ADMINISTRATION FEE: $15 per family when entering less than 5 classes in one competition weekend. $20.00 per family when entering 5 or more classes in one competition weekend.

This is compulsory and must accompany each family’s entry. This fee covers administration costs and includes entry to the hall over the weekend for family members except for Troupe Night where theatre entry will be charged to all audience members. Troupes do not need to pay this administration fee.

PAYMENT: Bank Deposit: Bank account 12-3074-0160414-00. Please include the competitor’s name, telephone number and competition type e.g. Ballet, Jazz or Tap in the Particulars, Code and Reference fields. Cheque: Please make payable to The Auckland Highland & National Dancing Society and include with your entry form.

AGE: Age will be taken at first day of competitions for each weekend.

PROGRAMME: An electronic copy of the programme will be emailed to all competitors.

SPONSORSHIP: To sponsor a class please complete the sponsorship section on the entry form. If you would like to sponsor a scholarship please contact Heather Davis 021 330655 or email ahndsociety@gmail.com prior to the closing date. All donations will be greatly appreciated and acknowledged in the programme.

DONATING A TROPHY: Classes marked with an * do not have trophies. If you wish to donate a trophy please contact Heather Davis 021 330655 or email ahndsociety@gmail.com prior to the closing date. All donations will be appreciated and acknowledged in the programme.

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