aLL eNGLAND DANCE SYLLABUS

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The adjudicators will be looking for a complete performance. It should display exceptional technique for the age group concerned and be strong, confident, theatrical and entertaining, with a good standard of body basics, appropriate costuming and of an excellent musical standard.

Interest must be engaged at the outset and sustained until the very end.

Avoid using popular music because comparisons with professional performances will be inevitable. Music should be age appropriate and the use of inappropriate language is unacceptable.

The quality of musical recordings is crucial. They should be of a suitable length and without cuts that destroy the shape, development and ending of the music, spoiling the performance. Whilst all music should be uploaded to the online entry system, it is essential to have a backup for use in an emergency.

All costumes and make-up should be age appropriate and take into consideration the suitability to the genre and style of the work. General appearance and presentation are part of the overall performance, but the costuming is not given any marks. We recommend that a simple and effective costume, correctly fitted, which enhances the line of the dancer and style of the piece is most suitable.

The safeguarding of the dancer is paramount, costumes should not be revealing or indecorous. Make-up should be fresh, simple and enhance the features. Take care that make-up choices do not hide or obscure the facial expression. Character make-up is accepted as dictated by the choice of characterisation.

If props are to be used at all, they should be flame-resistant, not exceed 10 kg, be appropriate and be a fully integrated part of the performance. Hand props should be relevant to the situation showing the appropriate size, shape, period, weight and texture of the article: judged by the way they are handled, they should be convincing. Dangerous props, such as naked flame, glass, rice and real flowers must not be used. Any props that require the stage to beswept after use are discouraged. 

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