Entry Information

5-30 dancers. (Note: Items 11 & 20 under the Dance Category Rules & Conditions).

Time limit up to 5 minutes.

Adjudicators

Tonia Looker

Area of Specialty:
Classical ballet, contemporary dance, dance

Tonia developed a love of dance and music at a young age and studied dance at the Australian Ballet School, as well as the National Ballet School of Canada and the School of American Ballet in New York. Her talent led her to the Royal New Zealand Ballet, where she danced in Soloist and Principal roles for 10 years, touring across the world to America, China, the U.K and throughout Europe. She then joined the Queensland Ballet where she later retired as a professional dancer in late 2020. She is now a highly experienced teacher and coach.

Important Notes

Please note that dance tarkett will be provided - vocalisations from performers and footwear with metal or sneakers with black soles are not permitted.

Note: Music is to be uploaded to the Sydney Eisteddfod Entrant Portal no later than two weeks prior to the event. Files should be in MP3 format. Please refer to Item 15 of the Dance Rules & Conditions of Entry.

Applicants will be prompted to complete additional information, via the Sydney Eisteddfod Entrant Portal, in the lead up to their event:

* Number of performers
* Names of helpers and teachers who will require venue back of house access

A maximum of 3 helpers need to remain with the group at all times, including, going with them to warm-up areas (if such spaces are available), settling the group prior to taking to the stage, assisting, and supervising the group after their performance.

Conditions

If insufficient entries in either Events 524, 525 or 526 these will combine.

Please refer to the Dance Rules & Conditions of Entry. Your entry is accepted under these conditions.

Prizes

Winner: Shield
2nd: Shield
3rd: Shield