Entry Information

10-30 dancers performing classical ballet or demi-character. Time limit up to 5 minutes.

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.

Music is to be uploaded to the Sydney Eisteddfod Entrant Portal no later than 14 days prior to the event. Files should be in MP3 format. Please refer to Item 9 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
Note: 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

Choreography should aim to actively feature all members of the troupe with appropriate additions of any solos or pas de deux.

At the discretion of the Adjudicator(s) and Sydney Eisteddfod Management, the first place-getter may be invited to perform in Event 500: Sydney Eisteddfod Dance of Champions.

Please note that this event may be combined with another event, dependent on entrant numbers.

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

Prizes

Winner: $500 & Trophy
2nd: $200 & Shield
3rd: $100 & Shield

Dr Jennifer Lees and Alistair Lees were stalwart supporters of Sydney Eisteddfod during their lifetime, Jennie as our Media Liaison & Public Information Officer, volunteer and archivist, obtaining her doctorate in 2004 with a thesis which was later published as The Sydney Eisteddfod Story:1930-1941. Alistair donated countless volunteer hours across many roles at Sydney Eisteddfod till 2020. Although sadly missed, their legacy lives on at Sydney Eisteddfod through The Wee Lees Trust Fund set up through their generous bequest.