Somerset Festival For Young Performers - Syllabus 2021

ENTRIES: Competitors are only permitted to enter ONCE per solo section (1 ballet, 1 jazz, 1 hip hop, 1 tap, 1 contemporary/lyrical)

Competitors are permitted to enter TWICE in the duo section - as long as the partnering is of a different combination Competitors permitted to enter TWICE in the trio or quartet section – as long as the group consists of a different combination TERMS: Jazz: Choreographers should be aware of jazz techniques. Acrobatic actions are performed at own risk. Selection of music should be suited to age of dancer. Tap: Choreographers should be aware of Tap techniques. Selection of music should be suited to age of dancer. Recorded tap routines are not allowed. Hip Hop: Choreographers should be aware of Hip Hop techniques. Acrobatic actions are performed at own risk. Selection of music should be suited to age of dancer. Contemporary / Lyrical: Choreographers should be aware of Contemporary techniques. Acrobatic actions are performed at own risk. Selection of music should be suited to age of dancer. Entrants perform at their own risk. Entrants agree they are of good health and fitness and physically able to participate in an event. No liability will be accepted for any injury sustained whilst carrying out that performance. The use of private recorders, videos or cameras is not allowed in dressing rooms where children’s images could be compromised. A high standard of decorum is expected from all participants and patrons. Behaviour, which is contrary to the spirit of the event, will result in the offender(s) being asked to leave. Offending entrants will be disqualified. Ballet: Choreographers should be aware of Ballet techniques. Selection of music should be suited to age of dancer.

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