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Contest Rules
(Program English/French) FIDDLING
-- ALL CLASSES
STEP
DANCING -- ALL CLASSES
FIDDLING
-- ALL CLASSES
1.
Each contestant must play a waltz 3/4 time, a jig 6/8 time and a reel 2/4
or 4/4 time in that order.
2.
Contestants must complete their three tunes within a three minute span.
Any playing after the time-up bell has been sounded will not be judged.
3.
Contestants not using standby accompanist must furnish their own. Please
have your accompanist ready when you are called.
4.
Each contestant will be allowed the choice of one instrument for
accompaniment.
5.
In case of an accident beyond the contestant's control, (i.e. broken
string) a replay will be allowed.
6.
Each contestant may enter one
Class only (except twin fiddle).
7.
All decisions of the judges are final.
8.
Please note all Fiddle Classes: Contestants winning any class three years
in succession will automatically be eliminated from that class, but may enter a
class of higher calibre.
9.
9 & Under Fiddle: Each contestant may only perform one tune of
his/her choice (waltz, jig or reel). Any fiddler who wishes to play waltz, jig
and reel must enter another class.
10.
Twin Fiddle: must play harmony. 2 contrasting tunes.
| THE PLEXIGLAS DANCE FLOOR HAS BEEN REPLACED |
STEP
DANCING -- ALL CLASSES
Competitors are encouraged to use
routines which reflect the "Old Time Fiddle and Step Dance" Style.
New ideas and influences are
welcome, but in moderation.
1.
Should the accompanist make an error to throw the dancer off time, or
should any accident beyond the performer's control occur, the dancer may stop
and tell the judges he/she wishes to start over again. Contestant will be
allowed 1 re-dance only.
2.
Judging will be based on rhythm, precision of steps, variety of steps and
showmanship.
3.
Each contestant may enter one class only, except Group Dancers.
4.
Please note all Step Dancing Classes: Contestants winning any class three
years in succession will automatically be eliminated from that class but may
enter a class of higher calibre.
5.
No rag or novelty tunes allowed, (i.e. Buck Fever Rag and May Time Swing,
etc.) except in Group Dancing.
Group
Dancing:
1.
Group Dancing will be in groups of 3 to 6. MAXIMUM TIME 4 MINUTES.
Contestants may enter one group dancing class only.
Open
Class, 18 & Under Class and 12 & Under Class:
1.
Contestants must dance a clog, jig and reel in that order without
stopping.
2.
Each contestant must complete the 3 dances within four minutes. Any
dancing after the time-up bell has been sounded will not be judged.
9
& Under Class, 19-49 Step Dancing & 50 and Over Step Dancing:
1.
Each contestant may only perform one dance of his/her choice (clog, jig
or reel). Any step dancer who wishes to dance clog, jig and reel must enter
another class.
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