Waitakere Performing Arts Society Auckland 2016 Festival Syllabus http://wpasa.blogspot.com 10 Year anniversary of the current committee

Nominations in Ballet and Troupes

Ballet 13 - 15 May Jazz 3 - 5 June Jazz / Hip Hop & Jazz Awards 10 - 12 June Awards Showcase NYPA Troupe Nominations 12 - June Offering Senior Awards

First Prize $1,200 Scholarship of $2,000 travel & free tuition to attend the Summer Dance Intensive

LOS ANGELES Ballet Academy

(In conjunction with the WPASA Senior Ballet Award)

a Scholarship to attend the

Adjudicators BALLET:

Andrea Paris-Gutierrez

President and Artistic director of the Los Angeles Ballet Academy Andrea started dancing at the age of 5 at Bernice McGough’s (her mother) Ballet School Auckland, New Zealand. She passed all her Grade and Major examinations under the British Ballet Method with Honours and holds the Solo Dancer’s Diploma. Andrea was awarded the Paul Hammond Scholarship and a Full Scholarship to the National Ballet School where she studied before joining the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Andrea moved to Los Angeles in 1979 where she trained under Dolores Terry, Robert Rossoulatt and Stanley Holden. She then travelled to and performed in Japan, Europe and Mexico. Andrea toured the US and Canada with the National Touring Company of Sugar Babies as well as performed in the Los Angeles productions of Sugar Babies, Song of Norway, Anyone Can Whistle, Anything Goes, My Fair Lady, Pyjama Game and more. She choreographed, assisted and performed with Opera Pacific at the Orange County Performing Arts Centre and the Los Angeles Opera. Her choreography has been seen on music view, soap operas, industrials and ballet companies. Andrea’s television and film credits include General Hospital, the Academy Awards and the films Beaches and Pennies from Heaven. She was the assistant choreographer on the TV series Rags to Riches which produced 2-3 musical numbers per episode. She coached Fred Savage on the Wonder Years, Rita Moreno on a TV movie for PBS, and Tony Geary on General Hospital. Some of her more interesting jobs included, sitting in a bathtub of bubbles doing high kicks for a Japanese beer commercial being a Dancing ‘Star’ on The Academy Awards, choreographing an award winning video for the rock/punk band Jane’s Addiction’ and being a tap dancing truck in a Truck Rental commercial! In 1992 Andrea started her own school and holds a Royal Academy of Dance Teacher’s Certificate. She has taught Master Classes, judged dance festivals in the US and in NZ and has travelled to NY and London to further her training as a dance educator. Andrea has been awarded Outstanding Choreographer at Company Dance and the Youth America Grand Prix Regional. She has been awarded Outstanding Teacher at the YAGP and LABA has been awarded outstanding school at YAGP multiple times. Andrea was awarded the Outstanding Teacher of the Year award from Dance Teacher Magazine. Miss Andrea lives in Lake Balboa with her husband Iker. Their son Dylan is a member of the Joffrey Ballet Company and their daughter Veronica is a free-lance dancer with MTA Agency. Andrea honours her home country and the training she received from her mother by offering a LABA Scholarship every year to a New Zealand Dancer at the Waitakere Performing Arts Festival Auckland.

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JAZZ: To be Confirmed

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Open to Competitors 14yrs & over To be held on Saturday evening 14 May

Must perform two contrasting variations from any recognized classical repertoire

The second variation must show a clear contrast in style to the first variation

Open to Competitors under 14yrs

To be held on Sunday 15 May

Must perform one variation from any recognized classical repertoire This is not required to be on pointe 3

LABA Summer Dance Intensive July 11- August 05, 2016 Directed by Andrea Paris-Gutierrez 

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Ballet, Pointe, Repertoire, Modern, Jazz, Pilates Guest Faculty for 2016 are: DYLAN GUTIERREZ Joffrey Ballet, Royal Ballet School JERALDINE MENDOZA Joffrey Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet Academy PEDRO LA PETRA English National Ballet KEE JUAN HAN Director Washington Ballet School MONIQUE MEUNIER Former Principal NYCB, ABT & Complexions Contemporary Ballet PHILIP PEGLER Royal Ballet School & Master Teacher ANDREA PARIS-GUTIERREZ LABA Artistic Director

Competitors interested in attending the LABA Summer Dance Intensive must be entered in the WPASA Senior Ballet Award. Ballet 13 - 15 May Avondale College For more information go to http://www.laballet.com/summer-intensive-index.html  There will be one scholarship available to a deserving dancer.  The scholarship will cover all registration costs to the LABA Summer Dance Intensive.  There will be billeting available in LA for the recipient of the scholarship.  Please note travel costs are not included.  WPASA will donate $1,000 towards travel costs and billeting.  Grant from the Northern Ballet Trust of $1,000  Prize money will be paid on confirmation of travel arrangements

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Open to Competitors 14yrs & over To be held Sat 11 June When six finalists will be chosen for the showcase

FINALS SHOWCASE Sun 12 June (6 finalists)

Competitors must perform two contrasting dances: A lyrical or contemporary solo & A Modern Dance solo Open to Competitors 12 & under 14yrs To be held Sat 11 June When six finalists will be chosen for the showcase

FINALS SHOWCASE Sun12 June (6 finalists)

Competitors must perform two contrasting dances: A lyrical or contemporary solo & A Modern Dance solo 5

Open to all age groups and all genres To be held Sunday 12 June

for WPASA nominees Only ONE troupe from EACH dance school can be entered Name of the troupe is not necessary on entry

Open to any all age groups and all genres with 4 nominations to award 2 from Waitakere Performing Arts Society *2 from South Auckland Performing Arts Competition Society *as they are not running group nominations this year

Must be available to perform at the PACANZ Nationals See Criteria page 13

WPASA JAZZ AWARDS FINALS & the BEST OF THE TROUPES PACANZ NOMINATIONS 12 June Avondale College Theatre 6

Waitakere Performing Arts Society Auckland Inc. 2016 Festival http://wpasa.blogspot.com Avondale College, Victor St, Avondale Ballet 13 - 15 May, Jazz 3 – 5June, Jazz/Hip Hop 10 - 12 June, Jazz Award Finals & NYPA Troupe nominations 12 June THE SOCIETY MAY RESTRICT ENTRIES TO FIT THESE DATES AGE: Will be at the first day of each respective competition weekend ENTRIES must reach the entry secretary by the Close of Thursday 31 March 2016 Email entries will not be accepted Please forward entries to WPASA Entry Secretary Valerie Wilburn-Fowler 7 Bonny Crescent Massey Auckland 0614

Payment can be made by Cheque to WPASA Inc. Or pay by Direct Credit our bank details are as follows Westpac: 03-0104-0020129-00 Use competitor’s full name as reference & attach proof of payment with your entry form or your entry will be returned

ENQUIRIES Phone Valerie 021 410 408 after 6.00pm or email:[email protected] COMPETITION RULES Please read PG 14-15 TROPHIES Please professionally clean and engrave and return by 1 April 2016 Entries will not be accepted by competitors with outstanding trophies. Ballet: Louise Van de Water 0274 773732 [email protected] Jazz: Jo Sigglekow 021 142 5486 [email protected] MEMBERSHIP $10.00 Recognition in the programme and voting rights at the AGM see pg 16

ENTRY FEES Entry fees now include the administrations costs and family entry to all sessions EXCLUDING Troupe sessions DOOR FEE applies per troupe session. Adults: $5.00 Children & Senior Citizens: $3.00

All Solo classes Duo & Trio, and Troupes Jazz Championship under 12yrs Family Discount 3rd Sibling with least number of entries is Scholarships Ballet & Jazz all ages (See scholarship criteria pg 11 ) WPASA Awards in Ballet Junior Ballet Award under 14yrs Senior Ballet Award 14yrs & over Ballet Scholarship to attend the LABA Summer Dance Intensive National Young Performer Awards Nomination Class in Ballet WPASA Awards in Jazz Sapphire Jazz Award 12 & under 14yrs Diamond Jazz Award 14yrs & over Best of the Troupes NYPA nominations open Programme (posted) includes all 3 competition weekends Please refer to competition Entry Rules – pg 14-15

$15.00 each $25.00 $15.00 FREE No Charge

$25.00 $40.00 $20.00 $25.00 $25.00 $40.00 $35.00 $10.00

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BALLET 13 - 15 May (Use Entry Form 1) Classes may be amalgamated or divided at the Committee’s discretion dependent on the number of entries.

Restricted Classical Solo 73 Restricted Classical

under 12yrs

Classical Solo 74 Classical 75A Classical 75B Classical 76A Classical 76B Classical 77A Classical 77B Classical 78A Classical 78B Classical

under 6yrs 6yrs 7yrs 8yrs 9yrs 10yrs 11yrs 12yrs 13yrs & over

Neo Classical 79A Neo Classical 79B Neo Classical

under 14yrs 14yrs & over

Demi Character 80 Demi Character 81 Demi Character 82 Demi Character

under 8yrs 8 & u/10yrs 10 & u/12yrs

83 84

12 & u/14yrs 14yrs & over

Demi Character Demi Character

National Character 85 National Character 86 National Character 87 National Character 88 National Character 89 National Character

under 8yrs 8 & u/10yrs 10 & u/12yrs 12 & u/14yrs 14yrs & over

Barefoot 90 Barefoot 91 Barefoot 92 Barefoot 93 Barefoot 94 Barefoot

under 8yrs 8 & u/10yrs 10 & u/12yrs 12 & u/14yrs 14yrs & over

Pointe 99A Classical Pointe 100 Classical Pointe

under 14yrs 14yrs & over

Contemporary 106 Contemporary Solo Ballet Troupes 103 Ballet Troupe 103A Contemporary Troupe Ballet Duo/Trio 104 Ballet Duo/Trio

Open Open Open Open

101 Junior Ballet Award under 14yrs Competitors must enter & perform in their age group classical solo or Pointe class to be eligible to compete. Must perform one Variation from any recognized classical repertoire of your choice. Your Variation is not required to be on Pointe. *101A WPASA Senior Ballet Award 14yrs & over Must perform two contrasting variations: A. Solo Variation from any recognized classical repertoire B. Solo Variation from any recognized classical repertoire The selection, however, must show a clear contrast in style to the variation selected in A *110 National Young Performer Awards Nomination class for Ballet

Please check the NYPA Awards criteria pg 12 Competitors shall be 15 and under 19yrs as at 1st October 2016 *The Nomination class will be run in conjunction with the WPASA Senior Ballet Award. Same criteria applies. *LABA Scholarship see pg 4 for more information One scholarship is available for free attendance to the LABA Summer Dance Intensive WPASA will contribute $1,000 towards travel costs on proof of travel arrangements Grant from the Northern Ballet Trust of $1,000 on proof of travel arrangements *Competitors must enter & perform in the WPASA Senior Ballet Award to be considered for the LABA scholarship 8

JAZZ 3 – 5 June (Use Entry Form 2) Classes may be amalgamated or divided at the Committee’s discretion dependent on the number of entries.

Jazz Solo 42 Jazz Solo 43A Jazz Solo 43B Jazz Solo 44A Jazz Solo 44B Jazz Solo 45A Jazz Solo 45B Jazz Solo 46A Jazz Solo 46B Jazz Solo 47 Jazz Solo

under 8yrs 8yrs 9yrs 10yrs 11yrs 12yrs 13yrs 14yrs 15yrs 16yrs & over

Impromptu Jazz 48 Impromptu Jazz 49 Impromptu Jazz 50 Impromptu Jazz 51 Impromptu Jazz

under 10yrs 10 & u/12yrs 12 & u/14yrs 14yrs & over

Jazz Troupes 181 Jazz Troupe 182 Jazz Troupe 183 Contemporary/Lyrical

12 & u/15yrs open open

Contemporary 52A Contemporary 52B Contemporary 53 Contemporary 54 Contemporary

under 10yrs 10 & u/12yrs 12 & u/14yrs 14yrs & over

Lyrical Jazz 55A Lyrical Jazz 55B Lyrical Jazz 56 Lyrical Jazz 57 Lyrical Jazz

under 10yrs 10 & u/12yrs 12 & u/14yrs 14yrs & over

Musical theatre/Broadway Solo 63 Musical theatre/Broadway 64 Musical theatre/Broadway

under 14yrs 14yrs & over

Class 69 Junior Jazz Championship under 12yrs Must enter & perform in their age group Jazz solo class to be eligible to compete. Must perform a Jazz Solo only. This may be the same as the one you performed in your age group class.

These classes will be held on the following weekend 10 – 12 June SEE pg 10 All Hip Hop classes Jazz Troupes under 12yrs Restricted Jazz Solo under 12yrs Song & Dance Troupe open Jazz Duo/Trios Song & Dance

Musical Theatre/Broadway Troupe

open

The Intermediate Jazz Sapphire Award 12 & u/14yrs The WPASA Senior Jazz Diamond Award 14yrs & over (you do not have to have competed in any other dances to enter the award) 12 June Best of the Troupes NYPA Nominations Open See criteria page 13  Only ONE troupe from EACH dance school can be entered  Open to all age groups and all genres *NB.The same troupe item cannot be entered in more than one class except … The Best of the Troupes NYPA nominations A dancer may only dance in a max. of three items per Troupe class. Troupes are classed according to the age of the oldest dancer in the troupe. 9

JAZZ SECTION 10 - 12 June (Use Entry Form 3) JAZZ AWARD WEEKEND & AWARD SHOWCASE Classes may be amalgamated or divided at the Committee’s discretion dependant on the number of entries.

Hip Hop Solo 190 Hip Hop solo 191 Hip Hop solo 191A Hip Hop solo

under12yrs 12 & u/14yrs 14yrs & over

Hip Hop Duo/Trio 192 Hip Hop Duo/Trio

open

*Hip Hop Troupes 186 Hip Hop 187 Hip Hop 188 Hip Hop

under 12yrs 12 & u/15yrs open

Restricted Jazz Solo 41 Restricted Jazz

under 12yrs

Jazz Duo/Trio 58 Jazz Duo under 12yrs 59 Jazz Duo 12 & u/14yrs 60 Jazz Duo 14yrs & over 61 Jazz Trio under 12yrs 62 Jazz Trio 12yrs & over 65 Contemporary/Lyrical Duo/Trio open Song & Dance 24 Song & Dance

open

*Jazz Troupes 180 Jazz Troupe under 12yrs 185 Musical Theatre/Broadway open *Song & Dance Troupe 36 Song & Dance Troupe open *NB. The same troupe item cannot be entered in more than one class except the Best of the troupes A dancer may only dance in a max. of three items per Troupe class. Troupes are classed according to the age of the oldest dancer in the troupe.

71 WPASA Diamond Jazz Award 14yrs & over Must perform two contrasting dances: A. Lyrical or Contemporary Solo B. Jazz Solo There will be 6 finalists who will compete at the award showcase Sunday 14 June One dance chosen by the adjudicator 70 WPASA Sapphire Jazz Award 12 & u/14yrs Must perform two contrasting dances: A. Lyrical or Contemporary Solo B. Jazz Solo There will be 6 finalists who will compete at the award showcase One dance chosen by the adjudicator WPASA Troupe Award NYPA Nominations See pg 13 for criteria

12 June Avondale College Theatre   

Only ONE troupe from EACH dance school can be entered Open to all age groups and any genre Troupes competing for a nomination must be prepared to travel to Palmerston North for the NYPA Troupe Awards Friday 14 October 2016

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SCHOLARSHIP AGES CRITERIA & PRIZES Unless otherwise specified, all trophies, scholarships and awards are determined on the basis of the highest aggregate marks for the requisite classes

Juvenile

AGES under 10yrs

SCHOLARSHIPS 1st $ 60 2nd $ 30

Junior

10 & under 12 yrs

1st $ 80 2nd $ 40

Intermediate

12 & under 14yrs

1st $200 2nd $100

Senior

14yrs & over

1st $300 2nd $150

JAZZ Scholarship Classes Juvenile Junior Intermediate Senior

Jazz Solo & Impromptu Jazz Solo, Impromptu, Contemporary or Lyrical highest mark Jazz Solo, Impromptu, Contemporary & Lyrical Jazz Solo, Impromptu, Contemporary & Lyrical

BALLET Scholarship Classes Juvenile Junior Intermediate Senior

Classical, Demi-Character & Barefoot. Classical, Demi-Character, Barefoot & National. Classical, Demi-Character, Barefoot & National. Pointe, Demi-Character, Barefoot, Neo Classical or National Character highest mark

PRIZES Solo Classes under 14yrs……….. Solo Classes 14yrs & over……….. Duos & Trios………Badges

Badges 1st $ 15 2nd $ 10 3rd $5 Troupes & Groups…………..…. Ribbons

Junior Jazz Championship u/12yrs

1st $ 100

2nd $ 60

3rd $ 40

Sapphire Jazz Award 12 & u/14yrs

1st $ 400

2nd $200

3rd $100

Diamond Jazz Award 14yrs & over

1st $1,200

2nd $600

3rd $300

Junior Ballet Award under 14yrs

1st $ 400

2nd $200

3rd $100

WPASA Ballet Award 14yrs & over

1st $1,200

2nd $600

3rd

$300

LABA Summer Dance Intensive see criteria under classes $1,000 for travel expenses & $1,000 from the Northern Ballet Trust payable on confirmation of travel arrangements

National Young Performer Award WPASA Nominees National Young Performer Award WPASA Troupe Nominations

$200 for travel expenses $250 entry fee

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NATIONAL YOUNG PERFORMER AWARDS

2016 Criteria for Ballet A. Performers shall be 15 and under 19 years as at 1st of October 2016 B. Each performer shall compete in three classes during the preliminary round; 1.

Solo Variation from the following lists:

Female Solo Variation

Male Solo Variation

Gamzatti – La Bayadere Act II Giselle – Giselle Act I

Peasant Pas 1st Solo – Giselle Act I Albrecht – Giselle Act II

Aurora’s Wedding – Sleeping Beauty Act III Aurora’s Birthday – Sleeping Beauty Act I

Bluebird – Sleeping Beauty Act III James – La Sylphides Act I

Prelude – Les Sylphide Odette – Swan Lake Act I

James – La Sylphides Act II Pas de Deux – 1st Solo Flower Festival

Odile – Swan Lake Act III Esmeralda – La Esmeralda

Variation – Corsaire Act III Basil – Don Quixote Act III

Kitri’s Entrance – Don Quixote Act I Bluebird – Sleeping Beauty Act II

Prince Desire – Sleeping Beauty Act III Siegfried – Swan Lake Act III

2.

Solo Variation from any recognised classical repertoire which MAY or MAY NOT be from the list in B1 The selection,

3.

however, must show a clear contrast in style to the variation selected in section B.1. All performers will participate in a Technical Class conducted by, or for, the Adjudicator. No audience observation will be permitted. The Technical Class will be taken into consideration in determining both the semi final and the final placing.

C. There will be a semi final of up to twelve competitors who will repeat either B. 1 or B. 2 at the discretion of the adjudicator. Competitors will be chosen based on their marks in the Preliminary round(s) D. For the Final Award Concert six competitors will be recalled, and shall repeat the item not performed at the semi final.

Society Nomination Each Society, which is a financial member of PACANZ, may nominate up to two competitors, which shall be selected by the adjudicator, based on a performance as outlined in A, B1 and B2. The adjudicator will determine that a competitor has displayed a sufficient standard of performance to competently represent that society at the National Finals. The standard required will be at the absolute discretion of the adjudicator but will include;

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A demonstration of adequate preparation An authority of performance A performance with a level of maturity commensurate with a national final competition of this age group.

If the adjudicator considers that sufficient standard has NOT been reached by any competitor, then NO nomination will be made. The nominating Society is responsible for paying part of the entry fee National Young Performer of the Year Award i.e. $75.00 inc gst

The Nominee is responsible for paying part of the entry fee to the National Young Performer of the Year Award i.e. $175.00 incl gst Please note: Nominees in the ballet section are required to include performance copies of their music on cd when submitting their entry form, and to supply the list of their music title, and artist

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NATIONAL YOUNG PERFORMER AWARDS

2016 Criteria for Troupes/Groups A.

Competitors may be of any age. Competitors may only compete in ONE nominated Troupe/Group.

B.

Each Troupe/Group shall be nominated at a Member Society Competition by performing in any dance genre pertinent to the Competition they enter. This competition is for amateur troupes/groups only and is not open to professionals*. No singing allowed.

C.

There shall be a maximum time limit of five minutes, taken from the beginning to the conclusion of the music. A penalty of 5 marks will be imposed if the time limit is exceeded by 10 seconds or more.

D.

Troupes/Groups who gain nomination must be able to attend the National Young Performer Competition which will be held in Palmerston North. Compulsory Registration/Orientation will be on the evening of Thursday 13th and the Competition will be on Friday 14th October 2016.

E.

The winning Troupe/Group will be announced at the completion of Competition on the Friday and it would be appreciated if the group were available to perform at the Final Award Concert on Sunday night 16th October 2016.

F.

Costumes, choreography & music should be appropriate to the age of both the competitors and suitable for a family audience.

NB. Troupe/Group members names and age, as well as the Entry Fee, will need to submitted on the Official Entry form, no later than 6th September 2016. Nominees in the Troupe/Group section are required to include performance copies of their music on CD when submitting their entry form, and a list of the titles and composer and/or artists for each piece. SOCIETY NOMINATION Each Society, which is a financial member of PACANZ, may nominate ONE Troupe/Group**, who shall be selected by the adjudicator, based on a performance at the Member Society Competition. The adjudicator will determine that the Troupe/Group has displayed a sufficient standard of performance to competently represent that society at the National Troupe/Group Finals. The standard required will be at the absolute discretion of the adjudicator but will include: 

A demonstration of adequate preparation

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An authority of performance

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A performance with a level of expertise commensurate with a national final competition.

If the adjudicator considers that sufficient standard has NOT been reached by any Troupe/Group, then NO nomination will be made. The nominated Troupe/Group is responsible for paying the entry fee to the National Young Performer Awards, which is $250.00 incl gst. The winning Troupe/Group will receive a Trophy and $1,000 for their Studio. *Professional means any performer whose primary form of income is through dance performance and whose chosen career requires him/her to be recognized (classified) as a professional. The exception to this is a participating teacher who may perform. ** As some Societies split their dance genre’s and run large Competitions at different times of the year, they will be able to nominate more than one group to represent their Society.

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Waitakere Performing Arts Society Auckland Inc. COMPETITION RULES 1) AMATEUR STATUS: Competitions are for amateur competitors only and not open to professional dancers. “Professional” means any performer whose primary form of income is through dance performance or whose chosen career requires him or her to be recognised (classified) as a professional. With the exception of a participating teacher in an open team item who may perform. 2) CLASSES: Classes may be amalgamated or divided at the Committees discretion dependant on the number of entries. 3) ADJUDICATOR TAUGHT/COACHED: No competitor who has been taught or coached by the adjudicator during the 24 months prior to the competition (seminars exempted) shall be eligible to compete under that adjudicator. 4) ADJUDICATOR COMMUNICATION: Communication with the adjudicator(s) by competitors, teachers or any other interested parties prior to or during the competition is strictly prohibited. Committee reserve the right to disqualify any competitor who breaches this rule. Committee members and official helpers are permitted to speak to the adjudicator as part of their official duties. 5) ENTRY DETAILS: a) A separate entry form is required for each competition weekend. All details requested on the society’s official entry form must be completed, including item titles where applicable. b) Each individual dancer is required to complete a separate entry form for each competition weekend. Duos may be included on this form. c) Dance schools may enter troupes on the same form for each competition weekend. d) If paying by direct credit use competitor’s full name as reference & attach proof of payment with your entry form or your entry will be returned 6) ENTRY FEES (INCLUDING LATE ENTRIES): a) Please check entry fees carefully as overpayment less than $10.00 will be taken as a donation and will not be refunded. b) The executive committee reserves the right to accept late entries on receipt of a $20 late fee. c) Refunds for entries will only be given if the Society is notified of a withdrawal prior to the Festival closing date. 7) RESTRICTED CLASSES: a) Competitors entering a restricted class will have never won a first prize at any other competitions in that genre prior to the closing date of our competitions. b) Competitors entered in a Restricted Solo class are not eligible to enter in the Junior Jazz championship or Junior Ballet Award. 8) WPASA AWARDS: a) The Award will only be held if there are sufficient numbers of competitors entered. Entry fees will be refunded in full if the award does not take place. b) Previous winners are ineligible to compete the following year. 9) NATIONAL YOUNG PERFORMER AWARDS NOMINEE ENTRANTS: a) Entry fees for the Nomination class will only be refunded if the Society is notified of a withdrawal prior to the Festival entry closing date. b) Withdrawal from the NYPA requires the recipient to refund the prize money.

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10) ACCEPTANCE: a) The receipt of your entry binds you to accept the Competition Rules of this Society. b) The rules in effect on the day of competition will be held at the Administration Table. 11) PRIVACY ACT: In compliance with the Privacy Act of 1993, all information collected on a competitor will be used for the prime purpose of registering that competitor and determining their eligibility for the classes they have entered in our annual dance festival. Some information will be used for compilation of the programme. All other information will remain confidential to the Committee. 12) AGE OF COMPETITOR: a) Shall be determined as at first day of each respective competition weekend. b) Entrants in Duo, Trio or Troupe classes must dance in the age group of the oldest competitor. c) Competitors must be prepared to provide proof of age if requested by a committee member. 13) TIME LIMITS: a) Solo, Duo and Trio items b) Troupe Items 14) DANCE ORDER: discretion.

FOUR MINUTE MAXIMUM SIX MINUTES MAXIMUM.

Competitors shall dance in the order of the programme or at the Committee’s

15) TROPHIES: All trophies remain the property of the Society and must be returned when requested cleaned and professionally engraved. 16) MULTIPLE CLASS AWARDS: Unless otherwise specified, all trophies, scholarships and awards are determined on the basis of the highest aggregate marks for the requisite classes. 17) REPORTS/PRIZE MONEY: a) Reports & Prize money may be collected after results are read. b) Scholarship monies will be paid directly to recipients. c) LABA travel sponsorship will be paid on confirmation of travel details. 18) PROTESTS: a) Classification protests shall be made in writing, prior to the commencement of the class concerned with $20.00 fee. b) A protest (other than 9A) shall be lodged in writing, with a $20.00 fee, to an Executive Committee member within one hour of the completion of the class in dispute. c) No person, except officials, shall approach the Adjudicator until the last event of the competition is completed. 19) PERSONAL RISK: All competitors compete at their own risk; the society will not be liable for any injury incurred by patrons. The officers of the Society and those persons seconded to assist will not accept responsibility for the supervision of children. 20) RECORDING: No video, DVD, film, camera or other visual recording device or apparatus shall be used during the competition without prior written application to the committee or if the committee’s approval is withdrawn or not granted. The committee reserves the right to make any decisions arising from any unauthorised recording of any type. 21) SPECIAL AWARDS: Special awards and prizes are made at the discretion of the adjudicator in consultation with the Executive Committee. These decisions are final and no discussion will be entered into. 22) RULES INTERPRETATION: The matter of any question as to the interpretation or application of these rules shall be decided by the committee in attendance, and their decision shall be final.

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NOTICE OF THE AGM

WPASA invites you to join us at our Annual General Meeting.

25 September 2016 2.00pm

14 Longfellow Parade Titirangi

Bring a friend Drinks and nibbles provided. Please park on the street, we are up the long driveway on the right.

All Welcome

 -----------------------------------------------WELCOME NEW MEMBERS The Annual Membership fee is $10 Membership to the Society entitles the holder to Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting Your membership application and fee should be sent to: Valerie Wilburn-Fowler 7 Bonny Crescent, Massey Auckland 0614 NAME……………………………………………………… DATE…………………………………… ADDRESS………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. PHONE………………………………………… SIGNATURE………………………………………

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Entry Form 1

If you are entering more than one weekend please ensure you use the correct form

Waitakere Performing Arts Society Auckland Inc. 2016 BALLET ENTRY FORM 13 – 15 May Avondale College Entries must reach the entry secretary by the Close of Thursday 31 March 2016 Late entries may be accepted but will incur a $20 late fee

Please forward entries to WPASA Entry Secretary Valerie Wilburn-Fowler 7 Bonny Crescent Massey Auckland 0614

Payment can be made by Cheque to WPASA Inc. Or pay by Direct Credit our bank details are as follows Westpac: 03-0104-0020129-00 Use competitor’s full name as reference & attach proof of payment with your entry form or your entry will be returned

COMPETITOR:

TEACHER:

ADDRESS:

STUDIO:

.

ADDRESS:

PHONE: DATE OF BIRTH:

PHONE:

AGE AS AT 13 MAY 2016 EMAIL ADDRESS:

Ballet Section 13 – 15 May

ENTRY FEE Solo

CLASS No.

TYPE OF DANCE

TITLE OF DANCE OR TROUPE

SUB TOTAL Class 101 Class 101A

Junior Award WPASA Senior Ballet Award

Variation

Variation A. Variation B. Scholarship Entry to attend the LABA Summer Dance Intensive Class 110 National Young Performer Awards Nominations Entry Scholarships pg 11 Juvenile Junior Intermediate circle one u/10yrs 10 & u/12yrs 12 & u/14yrs Programme (posted) includes all three competition weekends Membership recognition in the programme and voting rights at the AGM Sponsorship (please indicate class preferred)

$15.00

Duo/Trio, Troupe $25.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

25.00

$ $ $

40.00 20.00 25.00

Senior 14yrs & over

No Charge

TOTAL

$ $ $ $

10.00 10.00

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Waitakere Performing Arts Society Auckland Inc.

APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDING / PHOTOGRAPHY DURING ITEMS

COMPETITOR NAME/S ………………………………………………………………………………. TEACHER/S OR STUDIO………………………………………………………………………………………………...... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

NAME OF PERSON DOING RECORDING/PHOTOGRAPHY …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

The following conditions specifically apply: 1. The recording may only be made from a position approved by the Competition Administrator based at the administration table at the rear of the venue. 2. The recording/photography must cease if and when requested by the Competition Administrator or other committee member. 3. PLEASE ENSURE THE PRIOR PERMISSION OF YOUR TEACHER/S FOR VIDEO RECORDING OF ITEMS

Signed …………………………………………………………… Date ………………………………………………………………

PLEASE NOTE In compliance with the Privacy Act 1993 – this entry form collects personal information about the competitor. This information is collected for the prime purpose of registering the competitors and determining their eligibility for the classes they have entered in our annual dance festival. Some information will be used in the compilation of the programme.

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Entry Form 2

If you are entering more than one weekend please ensure you use the correct form

Waitakere Performing Arts Society Auckland Inc. 2016 JAZZ ENTRY FORM 3 - 5 June Avondale College Entries must reach the entry secretary by the Close of Thursday 31 March 2016 Late entries may be accepted but will incur a $20 late fee

Please forward entries to WPASA Entry Secretary Valerie Wilburn-Fowler 7 Bonny Crescent Massey Auckland 0614

Payment can be made by Cheque to WPASA Inc. Or pay by Direct Credit our bank details are as follows Westpac: 03-0104-0020129-00 Use competitor’s full name as reference & attach proof of payment with your entry form or your entry will be returned

COMPETITOR:

TEACHER:

ADDRESS:

STUDIO:

.

ADDRESS:

PHONE: DATE OF BIRTH:

PHONE:

AGE AS AT 3 June 2016 EMAIL ADDRESS:

Jazz Section 3-5 June

ENTRY FEE Solo

CLASS No.

TYPE OF DANCE

TITLE OF DANCE OR TROUPE

SUB TOTAL Class 69 Junior Jazz Championship Scholarships pg 11 Juvenile Junior Intermediate circle one u/10yrs 10 & u/12yrs 12 & u/14yrs Programme (posted) includes all three competition weekends Membership recognition in the programme and voting rights at the AGM Sponsorship (please indicate class preferred)

$15.00

Duo/Trio, Troupe $25.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

15.00

Senior 14yrs & over

No Charge

TOTAL

$ $ $ $

10.00 10.00

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Waitakere Performing Arts Society Auckland Inc.

APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDING / PHOTOGRAPHY DURING ITEMS

COMPETITOR NAME/S ………………………………………………………………………………. TEACHER/S OR STUDIO………………………………………………………………………………………………...... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

NAME OF PERSON DOING RECORDING/PHOTOGRAPHY …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

The following conditions specifically apply: 1. The recording may only be made from a position approved by the Competition Administrator based at the administration table at the rear of the venue. 2. The recording/photography must cease if and when requested by the Competition Administrator or other committee member. 3. PLEASE ENSURE THE PRIOR PERMISSION OF YOUR TEACHER/S FOR VIDEO RECORDING OF ITEMS

Signed …………………………………………………………… Date ………………………………………………………………

PLEASE NOTE In compliance with the Privacy Act 1993 – this entry form collects personal information about the competitor. This information is collected for the prime purpose of registering the competitors and determining their eligibility for the classes they have entered in our annual dance festival. Some information will be used in the compilation of the programme.

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Entry Form 3

If you are entering more than one weekend please ensure you use the correct form

Waitakere Performing Arts Society Auckland Inc. DIAMOND & SAPPHIRE JAZZ AWARDS, NYPA Nominations JAZZ / HIP HOP ENTRY FORM 10-12 June BEST OF THE TROUPES NYPA NOMINATIONS Avondale College Entries must reach the entry secretary by the Close of Thursday 31 March 2016 Late entries may be accepted but will incur a $20 late fee

Please forward entries to WPASA Entry Secretary Valerie Wilburn-Fowler 7 Bonny Crescent Massey Auckland 0614

Payment can be made by Cheque to WPASA Inc. Or pay by Direct Credit our bank details are as follows Westpac: 03-0104-0020129-00 Use competitor’s full name as reference & attach proof of payment with your entry form or your entry will be returned

COMPETITOR:

TEACHER:

ADDRESS:

STUDIO:

.

ADDRESS:

PHONE: DATE OF BIRTH:

PHONE:

AGE AS AT 10 JUNE 2016 EMAIL ADDRESS:

Jazz, Awards, Best of the Troupes NYPA NOMINATIONS 10 - 12 June

ENTRY FEE Solo

CLASS No.

TYPE OF DANCE

TITLE OF DANCE OR TROUPE

$15.00

Duo/Trio, Troupe $25.00

SUB TOTAL

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

TOTAL

$ 25.00 $ 40.00 $ 35.00 $ 10.00 $ 10.00 $ $

Class 70 Sapphire Jazz Award Class 71 Diamond Jazz Award Best of the Troupes National Young Performer Nominations Programme (posted) includes all three competition weekends Membership recognition in the programme and voting rights at the AGM Sponsorship (please indicate class preferred)

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Waitakere Performing Arts Society Auckland Inc.

APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDING / PHOTOGRAPHY DURING ITEMS

COMPETITOR NAME/S ………………………………………………………………………………. TEACHER/S OR STUDIO………………………………………………………………………………………………...... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

NAME OF PERSON DOING RECORDING/PHOTOGRAPHY …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

The following conditions specifically apply: 4. The recording may only be made from a position approved by the Competition Administrator based at the administration table at the rear of the venue. 5. The recording/photography must cease if and when requested by the Competition Administrator or other committee member. 6. PLEASE ENSURE THE PRIOR PERMISSION OF YOUR TEACHER/S FOR VIDEO RECORDING OF ITEMS

Signed …………………………………………………………… Date ………………………………………………………………

PLEASE NOTE In compliance with the Privacy Act 1993 – this entry form collects personal information about the competitor. This information is collected for the prime purpose of registering the competitors and determining their eligibility for the classes they have entered in our annual dance festival. Some information will be used in the compilation of the programme.

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