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Highland Dancing

Rules

All events are run according to SOBHD rules and regulations.
Registration #C -NB-CO-081007.

Fees
$4.00 per dance plus $5.00 NB ScotDance Fee
$10.00 for Duet Choreographer
$5.00 per dancer for Choreography Team
$5.00 for Solo Choreography


Entries
Must be postmarked no later than July 11th, 2008. Entries postmarked between July 12th and July 18th, 2008, will be accepted with a late fee of $10.00. Entries postmarked after July 18th, 2008, will NOT be accepted. No refunds will be given. Dancers must compete in the same categories on both days. Age will be as of July 27th, 2008.

Age categories will be determined by number of entries. Last to enter, first to dance.
Absolutely no field entries.

Judging
In accordance with SOBHD Rules; Judges decision is final. No access to Judges sheets will be allowed. In the event of a protest, a $25 nonrefundable fee must accompany a written notification within 7 days after the competition.

Disclaimer
The New Brunswick Highland Games Committee takes no responsibility for injuries, accidents or lost articles to competitors or spectators.

Other
Dancers must show SOBHD registration cards in order to compete. Dancers must fill in for reels if requested and report to the dance area when class is called or risk disqualification. . Competitors must be in uniform to receive awards. No sneakers allowed. At the discretion of the Judge and the Games Committee, the number of steps for afternoon events may be reduced due to inclement weather.

 

Categories

Registration #C -NB-CO-081007

Saturday, July 26th
Primary, Beginner & Novice registration begins at 9:00 am and dancing begins at 9:30 am. Intermediate and Premier registration begins at 11:30 am and dancing begins at 12:00 pm. All groups will be split.

 
 
 
 Primary
1        Highland Fling      (4)
2   Sword   (2 & 1)
3   P.D.B.   (16)
4   P.D.B. & HC    
 
 Beginner & Novice
5   Fling   (4)
6   Sword   (2 & 1)
7   Sean Truibhas   (3 & 1)
 
 Intermediate
8   Fling   (4)
9   Sword   (2 & 1)
10   S.T.   (3 & 1)
11   Strathspey & Highland   (2 & 2)
12   Barracks   (4)
 
 Premier
13   Fling   (4)
14   Sword   (2 & 1)
15   S.T.   (3 & 1)
16   Strathspey & Highland Reel   (2 & 2)
17   Barracks   (4)



Sunday, July 27th
Beginner & Novice registration begins at 9:00 am, and dancing begins at 9:30 am. Intermediate and Premier registration begins at 10:00 am and dancing begins at 10:30 am.

 
 
 
 Beginner & Novice
18        Scottish Lilt      (4)
19   Flora (4)   (4)
 
 Intermediate
20   Sailor's Hornpipe   (4)
21   Laddie   (4)
22   Lilt (4)   (4)
23   Flora (4)   (4)
 
 Premier
24        Sailor's Hornpipe      (4)
25   Lilt   (4)
26   Blue Bonnets   (4)
27   Village Maid   (4)

 

Prizes

Medals will be awarded in all classes except for the oldest class in Premier. Prize money will be awarded per dance for the oldest Premier class as follows:

First: $30.00
Second: $20.00
Third: $10.00
Fourth to Sixth: Medals

Aggregate trophies will be awarded to all classes except Primary.

Special Trophies
Rev. Ivan C. Murray Memorial for Saturday Dancer of the Day (4 step Fling dance off)

James Adams Memorial for Most Promising Pre-Premier Dancer of the Day (awarded on judges decision)

Kate Gaddess Memorial for Sunday Dancer of the Day (4 step Village Maid dance off).

New Brunswick Premier Dancer of the Day - Saturday
Donated by the Heather Society of St. John in 2004.

 
 


East Coast Choreography Challenge

East Coast Choreography Challenge (Premier Dancers)
Sunday, July 27th, 1:00 pm.

Rules

Choreography Rules for Team

  • Premier Dancers.
  • Group of three or more dancers.
  • Time limit: 4 minutes
  • Props allowed
  • Must be Scottish theme, music or costume.
  • $5.00 per dancer
  • Ties will be broken
  • Dancer must be registered with SDC

Choreography Team Prizes
First: $300.00
Second: $200.00
Third: $100.00

Choreography Rules for Duet:

  • 2 Premier dancers only
  • Time limit: 3 minutes
  • Props allowed
  • Must be Scottish theme, music, or costume.
  • $10.00 per duet
  • Ties will be broken
  • Dancer must be registered with SDC

Choreography Duet Prizes
First: $75.00
Second: $50.00
Third: $25.00

Choreography Rules for Solo:

  • 1 Premier dancer
  • Time limit: 3 minutes
  • Props allowed
  • Must be Scottish theme, music, or costume.
  • 5.00 entry fee
  • Ties will be broken
  • Dancer must be registered with SDC
Choreography Solo Prizes
First: $30.00
Second: $20.00
Third: $10.00

Please note, in choreographed competitions:

  • If only 3 groups enter, then 2 prizes will be awarded.
  • If only 2 groups enter, then 1 prize will be awarded.
  • The above applies to Solo Choreography as well

Adjudicator:

  • Janice MacQuarrie from Antigonish, NS.




Entry Form

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