Festival For Stars 2013

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please read this document in its entirety. Some points may have already been covered or explained to you, but it is essential for the group leaders to convey this information to all their group members. These terms and conditions may change. Please consult our website or Festival For Stars team for up to date information. RULES FOR PARTICIPANTS AGE CATEGORIES Juniors: 5-13 years old (Groups - You average the age of your dancers) Seniors: 14-21 years old (Groups You average the age of your dancers) The age of the entrant is determined by how old the participant is on the day of the heat the person is competing in. PARENTAL CONSENT AND PERMISSION RELEASE All entrants/participants under 16 must supply a completed Parental Consent Form to Festival For Stars within four weeks of registering for an event. If this is not possible please contact the office on 07506839231 or email info@festivalforstarstalentsearchuk.co.uk If the entrant is not the parent/guardian of the participant(s), it is the group leader's (teacher, head teacher, person who signed the Entry Form) responsibility to obtain consent from parents of all participants in the group. We will not be able to let your group perform without the written consent. NUMBER OF CHAPERONES PER GROUP Each entrants has to have the minimum number of supervising adults for their young people (5-7 years old 1:7, adults: participants. Others ratio 1:10, adults: participants). Please note that all guardians/chaperones must purchase tickets. Group Leaders (Teacher, head teacher etc) can receive one free entry ticket per 20 full paying competitor entries. DANCE STYLE Your choreography can be in any of the following dance styles: Cheerleading Musical Theatre Freestyle/Disco Street/Hip Hop/Commercial Contemporary/Lyrical/Ballet Jazz/Modern DURATION OF DANCE PIECE Solos: Up to 2:00 minute Duos: Up to 2:30 minutes Groups: Up to 4:00 minutes If you exceed the time allowed you may be penalised with point deductions. MUSIC SELECTION AND FORMAT It is essential that you inform us of your choice of music including artist name and track name to comply with PRS regulations It is each entrants responsibility to make sure that the lyrics do not contain offensive language and is suitable for young people. The music must be brought in a standard CD. The CD must obtain only your dance track and your group name must be marked on the cover. Do not stick any labels on the CD. Each entrant must bring the CD on the day and hand it to the Festival For Stars staff member. Entrants have to bring a second copy of a CD for backup purposes. Your can collect your CD after each category has performed. In the case when you may forget to collect your CD on the day, all CDs will be destroyed. We do not take any responsibility for damaged or lost CDs during the performance and waiting times.

REGISTRATION HOW TO REGISTER You can register online for your nearest Festival For Stars Local Heat and Semi Finals. Help for Completing the Online Registration Form Enter your email address - this will be used for confirming your registration. Contact and Details: Enter the required information. Team Name: Enter the name of your act or team? Select your event and Age Category No. of Dancers: Enter the number of dancers. Fees: Select the number of dancers you wish to enter to see the corresponding fee. Read our section on Fees Dancers Details: Enter the Name / Surname / Age / Date Of Birth for each dancer Chaperone Fees: Select the number of chaperones to see the corresponding fee. Chaperones Full Names: enter the full name for each chaperone. Music: Enter the track and artist name for the music that you will be using for your routine. Tickets: Select the number of Tickets that you wish to purchase - we may have special offers from time to time. You will then see a summary of your information. If you want to change any of the details press the back button, if you are happy with your information click on Confirm and Proceed with Payment. You will automatically receive confirmation of your registration by email. Payment: You will see the balance due and the invoice number for your registration. Click to pay online and select your method of payment. You will automatically receive confirmation of your payment by email.

If you encounter any problems while completing your registration please contact Festival For Stars Tel: 07506839231 or email us at info@festivalforstarstalentsearchuk.co.uk *Please note that you must be over 18 to complete the registration form. Filling in a Registration Form does not guarantee you a place in the event. If we cannot enter you at the specific event you have requested we will offer you another date and venue. FEES AND PAYMENT LOCAL HEAT & SEMI FINAL REGISTRATION FEES Solo: 8 Duo: 15 (at 7.50 p/dancer) 3 Dancers: 22.50 (at 7.50 p/dancer) 4 Dancers: 29 (at 7.25 p/dancer) 5 Dancers: 35 (at 7.00 p/dancer) 6 Dancers: 40.50 (at 6.75 p/dancer) 7 Dancers: 45.50 (at 6.50 p/dancer) 8 Dancers: 50 (at 6.25 p/dancer) 9 Dancers: 54 (at 6 p/dancer) 10 Dancers: 57.50 (at 5.75 p/dancer) 11 Dancers: 60.50 (at 5.50 p/dancer) 12 Dancers: 63 (at 5.25 p/dancer) 13 Dancers: 65 (at 5 p/dancer) 14 Dancers: 66.50 (at 4.75 p/dancer) 15 Dancers: 67.50 (at 4.50 p/dancer) 16 Dancers: 68 (at 4.25 p/dancer) 17 Dancers: 68 (at 4 p/dancer) 18 Dancers: 72 (at 4 p/dancer) 19 Dancers: 76 (at 4 p/dancer) 20 Dancers: 80 (at 4 p/dancer) 21 Dancers: 84 (at 4 p/dancer) 22 Dancers: 88 (at 4 p/dancer) 23 Dancers: 92 (at 4 p/dancer) 24 Dancers: 96 (at 4 p/dancer) 25 Dancers: 100 (at 4.00 p/dancer)

Master classes (at 8.00 p/dancer)

Deposits: 25% non-refundable deposits are required for a guaranteed entry Chaperones fees: 5 per person up to 1 chaperone per 5 dancers. Terms apply. Entry fee to the finals: FREE for all Semi Finalist entrant winners. Terms apply. Early Bird entrance before 9th March 2013 : 1/3 off all Prices. Please note that fees may be subject to change and may be updated on our website accordingly. Please read the section regarding methods of payment as processing and administration charges may be added to your registration fee.

METHODS OF PAYMENT Debit / Credit Card: Please telephone the office on 07506839231 Cheque: Please note that cheque payments incur an additional administration fee of 5.00 which will be added to your total balance due. Cheques should be made payable to: Festival For Stars Payment must be received by within 14 days of registration. TICKETS AND PHOTOGRAPHS BOOKING TICKETS Dancers are not required to purchase AUDIENCE tickets. AUDIENCE Tickets: (2 day tickets no discount for one day) Prices are: 8 each (groups 10+): 10 each standard.

PURCHASING PHOTOGRAPHS There may be a professional photographer taking portfolio and entrant(s) photos of the dancers on stage. Photos of the event are available to view and buy online one week after the event: Visit: www.festivalforstarstalentseacrhuk.co.uk click Shop and follow the onscreen steps or call us on 07506839231 or email info@festivalforstarstalentsearchuk.co.uk AWARDS AND JUDGING CRITERIA JUDGING CRITERIA FOR AWARDS Entrant(s) will be judged on a point system on three main dance elements. Each dance element is divided into two categories: Choreography (Creative Choreography 10 points & Overall Presentation 10 points) Team Work (Innovation 10 points & Group Dynamics 10 points) Performance (Musicality 10 points & Enthusiasm 10 points)

Sample of Judges scoring sheet and evaluation criteria: Festival For Stars competition Out of 10 POINTS
Category

Out of 10 POINTS

Out of 10 POINTS Team work

Out of 10 POINTS

Out of 10 POINTS Performance

Out of 10 POINTS

Choreography
School/ Group Name

Group Dynamics Team work, Spatial awareness: contact, Levels, directions, The quality of Formations, communication formations, points use of creative unity, harmony , balance of in stage and choreography in execution, formations and combinations. and combination costumes, individual with Effective use of of all elements props lighting. the group, more than one group dance style. awareness Innovation 1 Dance Juniors 10 10 10 10

Creative Choreography

Overall Presentation

Musicality Rhythm, understanding of the chosen music/sound, complementing music with movement (harmony and disharmony) 10

Enthusiasm Team energy, Body energy, enjoyment, facial expressiveness, behaviour on and off stage, supportive of others 10

Comment

Total

60

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PRIZES AWARDS Local Heats, Semi-Finals and Finals

Local Heats
Prizes 1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize Awards Certificates and a place in the semi-finals Certificates and a place in the semi-finals Certificates and free entry in another heat Certificates and free entry in another heat

Semi - Finals
Prizes 1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize Awards 100* & Trophy & Certificates and a place in the finals Trophy & Certificates and a place in the finals Plaque & Certificates

4th Prize

4th Prize

Plaque & Certificates

* The top winning finalist from each Category receives 100 worth of dance or singing training with some of the most prestigious dance and vocal coaches in the UK. Terms and Conditions apply. AWARD CEREMONY At the end of the competition there will be an award ceremony. Each entrant(s) is allowed a maximum number of representatives (to be confirmed on the day) to go on stage, to collect the prize. In preparation for this, the guardian /group leader should select their representatives for the award ceremony prior to arrival. EVENT DAY PROCEDURE AND SCHEDULE INSTRUCTIONS ON ARRIVAL AT THE EVENT 1. Please register your attendance with Festival For Stars staff. 2. Please bring the final name list of all participants and accompanying adults and inform us of any changes in the list of participants submitted. 3. Collect info pack or wrist band or passes for all in your party this will allow access to stage areas. 4. Hand in CDs. The CD has to be clearly labeled with the entry name and have only one track. 5. Collect Instruction/Info package, which includes allocated seating areas for each. In some occasions we may give you numbered tickets for each member of your group. A maximum of 3 headsets and 3 wireless microphones are available per routine. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE The Performance Schedule has been constructed by Festival For Stars, a copy of which will be provided for each entrant(s)prior to the competition. Entrant(s) are listed for competition in alphabetical order. ALLOCATED SEATING FOR GROUPS (Semi-Finals) Participants will be given designated seats and must stay in this area at all times. Ushers and the Stage Manager will inform each entrant(s) about their timing, entrances and exits. GENERAL INFORMATION DISCIPLINE AND CONDUCT Festival For Stars will not deal with issues of discipline as it is the Chaperone/ group leaders responsibility. We expect no less than an excellent behaviour from all the participants and other people involved in this event. Orderly manners and support of and by all participants is expected. Entrants are to follow instructions from event staff during the day. Any unreasonable behaviour will not be tolerated and this may result in the suspension from the competition of the person/s responsible.

CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION a) A minimum of 6 weeks notice should the entrant(s) wish to cancel the performance(s). Cancellation with less than 6 weeks notice will render the entrant(s) liable to pay the full registration fee if the company is unable to secure a replacement booking. b) If the Company needs to cancel the heat/semi-final a mutually agreed alternative place/date for the event(s) will be offered to the entrant(s). c) Only the core registration fee will be refunded. The refund will exclude any credit card payment fees, postage, or bank charges incurred during your transaction. Entrants are solely responsible for ensuring they appear at the designated venue on time for all performances. 1. The judges decision is final on the day of the competition. 2. Dangerous props such as fire, swords, and knives are strictly prohibited. No form of liquid gel, aerosol, glitter may be used that can adversely affect the dancing surface or staging area. 3. We advise that you make your own risk assessment. 4. Entries will only be accepted if relevant entry form is fully completed (including names and ages of all participants). 5. Festival For Stars will not be held responsible for the quality or poor production of music recordings and has no liability or responsibility to find alternative or replacement backing tracks for the competitors. 6. Music must not include any actual explicit lyrics. Music must not feature any actual or implied adult or offensive themes. All dancers must be aware of the lyrics in the music they use. 7. Principals are required to bring 2 copies of all music themselves as backup to the event. 8. Groups or individuals will be disqualified if they are found to be in the incorrect age group or have entered into multiple age groups. 9. Points may be deducted for exceeding time limits. 10. Groups or individuals will be disqualified if routines excessively overrun the maximum allowed time limits. 11. Any abuse of fellow competitors or threatening behaviour towards Festival For Stars employees or authorised partners will terminate the entrants opportunity to perform in the event or any future events. Foul language at any event will not be tolerated. Any perpetrators will be asked to leave the event premises. 12. All entrants under the age of 16 years must be chaperoned by a nominated responsible adult at events. The chaperone will be accountable for the behaviour and welfare of the minors in his/her charge. 13. By entering all contestants grant their permission to Festival For Stars and authorised partners to use their photographs and /or videos in connection with advertising, TV, website, news coverage and social media marketing. The use of cameras and/or mobile phones to photograph and film the event are strictly prohibited. 14. Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis and will be limited to the amount of performance time available. Festival For Stars also bears the right to refuse entries at their discretion. 15. Festival For Stars reserves the right to change any venue or times at short notice. Wherever possible Festival For Stars will endeavour to inform the competitor in advance of such changes but cannot be held responsible should this not be possible. 16. You have to bring the same dance piece you had at your Local Event. 17. You cannot increase the number of dancers in your team. 18. If your numbers or group members change between now and the finals at any point, get in touch with us as soon as possible.