Dance Syllabus · Riverside Eisteddfod

Mini Movers – 5 Years and Under

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All competitors aged 5 years and under will receive a certificate and an adjudication paper. Those in the 5 years and under age group are encouraged to perform any dance routine of their choice from any category. However, the use of props is not recommended for this age group.

Time limit: 2 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal

Class	Description	Age	Fee
6000	4 years and under any style 4 years and under	4 years and under	$7.00
6001	5 years only any style 5 years only	5 years only	$7.00

Restricted Tap Dance Solo

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A Restricted competitor is someone who has not won first place in any eisteddfod or competition in the same category (regardless of age or level) by the entry closing date: 15 March 2026.

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal

Class	Description	Age	Fee
6008	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	$7.00
6010	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	$7.00
6012	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	$7.00

Restricted Demi-Character Solo

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Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal

Class	Description	Age	Fee
6108	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	$7.00
6110	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	$7.00
6112	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	$7.00

Restricted Classical Solo

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Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
6206	6 years and under 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6208	7 and 8 years only 7–8 years	7–8 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6210	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6212	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6213	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Restricted Contemporary Solo

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Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
6311	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6311A	Restricted Contemporary Solo 10 years and under (part A) 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6311B	Restricted Contemporary Solo 10 years and under (part B) 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6312	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6313	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Restricted Modern Lyrical Solo

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Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
6406	6 years and under 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6408	7 and 8 years only 7–8 years	7–8 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6410	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6412	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6413	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Restricted Jazz Solo

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Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
6506	6 years and under 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6508	7 and 8 years only 7–8 years	7–8 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6510	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6512	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6513	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Tap Dance Solo

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Open Section. The time limit for all solo dances in the Open Section is maximum three minutes unless otherwise stated.

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
6608	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6610	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6612	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6613	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
6615	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Waltz Tap Solo

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Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
6622	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6623	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
6624	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Song and Dance Solo

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Including musical theatre song and dance. Accompanying music must not include vocals or vocal backing.

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
6632	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6633	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
6634	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Classical Solo

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Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
6706	6 years and under 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6708	7 and 8 years only 7–8 years	7–8 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6710	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6711	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6713	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
6715	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
6715A	Classical Solo 15 years and over (Soft or Pointe) (part A) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
6715B	Classical Solo 15 years and over (Soft or Pointe) (part B) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Hip Hop Dance Solo

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Any of various dances influenced by the rhythms and techniques of street, funk and hip hop music.

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
6808	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6810	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6812	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6814	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
6815	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Adult Solo

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Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Fee
6900	Adult Solo – Any Genre 25 years and over 25 years and over	25 years and over	$9.00

Contemporary Solo

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Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
6911	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6911A	Contemporary Solo 10 years and under (part A) 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6911B	Contemporary Solo 10 years and under (part B) 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6912	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
6913	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
6915	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
6915A	Contemporary Solo 15 years and over (part A) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
6915B	Contemporary Solo 15 years and over (part B) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
6915C	Contemporary Solo 15 years and over (part C) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Modern Lyrical Solo

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Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7006	6 years and under 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7008	7 and 8 years only 7–8 years	7–8 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7010	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7011	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7013	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7015	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7015A	Modern Solo 15 years and over (part A) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7015B	Modern Solo 15 years and over (part B) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7015C	Modern Solo 15 years and over (part C) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Jazz Solo – Any Style (including Cabaret/Musical Theatre/Broadway)

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Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7206	6 years and under 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7208	7 and 8 years only 7–8 years	7–8 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7209	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7212	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7213	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7215	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Jazz Solo (not Cabaret/Musical Theatre/Broadway)

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Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Fee
7223	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$9.00
7225	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$9.00
7225A	Jazz Solo (Not Cabaret/Musical Theatre/Broadway) 15 years and over (part A) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$9.00
7225B	Jazz Solo (Not Cabaret/Musical Theatre/Broadway) 15 years and over (part B) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$9.00

Demi-Character Solo

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Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7310	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7312	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7313	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7315	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

World/Celtic/Traditional Solo

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Choreography must demonstrate cultural respect and sensitivity. Ensure you understand the history, significance, and purpose of the dance. Maintain authenticity by preserving traditional movements, rhythms, costumes and music.

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7320	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7325	13 years and over 13 years and over	13 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Acrobatics – Solo

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This section showcases a unique dance that seamlessly blends choreography with acrobatic elements. To qualify for entry, the performance must include a minimum of three distinct acrobatic movements. These movements should enhance the overall presentation and complement the dance, showcasing both technical skill and artistic expression.

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7340	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7345	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7350	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Dance – Any Style Solo for Participants with a Physical or Intellectual Disability

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This category is designed to be inclusive and supportive for performers of all abilities, especially those with physical, sensory or intellectual disability. Performer may use wheelchair, mobility aids or other equipment as needed.

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7360	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7365	13 years and over 13 years and over	13 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Improvisation – Musical Theatre

Improvisation

Improvisation solos will have a maximum time limit of 1.5 minutes. Dress code – Girls: Plain fabric leotard and dance tights. Boys: Plain fitted dancewear: tights and singlet or leotard. Plain jazz pants will be allowed for Jazz only. Failure to comply may lead to disqualification. No written reports or critiques provided for this section.

Time limit: 1 min 30 sec · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7412	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7413	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7414	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Improvisation – Tap Solo

Improvisation

Time limit: 1 min 30 sec · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7510	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7511	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7512	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7513	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Improvisation – Jazz Solo

Improvisation

Time limit: 1 min 30 sec · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7514	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7515	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7516	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7517	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7518	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Improvisation – Demi-Character

Improvisation

Time limit: 1 min 30 sec · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7612	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7613	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7614	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Improvisation – Classical

Improvisation

Time limit: 1 min 30 sec · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7708	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7710	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7712	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7713	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7715	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Improvisation – Modern Lyrical Solo

Improvisation

Time limit: 1 min 30 sec · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7808	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7810	9 and 10 years only 9–10 years	9–10 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7812	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7813	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7815	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Improvisation – Contemporary Solo

Improvisation

Time limit: 1 min 30 sec · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7910	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7912	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7913	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7915	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Improvisation – Hip Hop Solo

Improvisation

Time limit: 1 min 30 sec · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
7918	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7919	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
7920	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
7921	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Entertainment/Variety Performance Solo

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This routine must not be a repeat of a previous performance in this competition. Please note, this is adjudicated exclusively on entertainment value.

Time limit: 4 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
8012	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
8013	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
8014	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Own Choreography

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Competitors are to choreograph and perform a solo in any dance style of their choice. All choreography must be the original work of the student. Performances will be adjudicated on the creativity and originality of ideas. Student teachers are also eligible to enter.

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
8022	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
8023	13 years and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
8033	15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Duo/Trio Dance – Any Style

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In Duo/Trio sections, a competitor may appear in up to two routines, but each routine must be with a different partner. The same partnership cannot perform twice. Duo/Trio classes may be split into age groups or styles if entry numbers warrant.

Time limit: 3 min · Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $40 / $20 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
8800	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$10.00
8801	11 and 12 years only 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$10.00
8810	13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$40 / $20 / $10	$12.00
8815	Open Any age	Any age	$40 / $20 / $10	$12.00

Tap Championship

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Competitors must dance in the Tap or Waltz tap and the Tap Improvisation age solo sections to qualify. Junior Tap Championship – one routine to be performed. Senior Tap Championship – two routines - one slow and one fast are to be performed. The Championship routine(s) must not be a repeat performance in this competition.

Time limit: 4 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20 · $150 / $80 / $50

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
8112	Junior Tap Championship – 12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$50 / $30 / $20	$12.00
8113	Senior Tap Championship – 13 years and over 13 years and over	13 years and over	$150 / $80 / $50	$17.00
8113A	Senior Tap Championship (Slow Tap Routine) 13 years and over (part A) 13 years and over	13 years and over	$150 / $80 / $50	$17.00
8113B	Senior Tap Championship (Fast Tap Routine) 13 years and over (part B) 13 years and over	13 years and over	$150 / $80 / $50	$17.00

Ballet Championship

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Competitors must dance in the Classical and Classical Improvisation age solo sections to qualify. One classical and one demi-character or neo-classical is to be performed (two routines). The Championship routines must not be a repeat of a previous performance in this competition.

Time limit: 4 min · Prizes: $150 / $80 / $50

Class	Description	Age	Fee
8213	Intermediate Ballet Championship – 13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$17.00
8213A	Intermediate Ballet Championship (Classical Routine) 13 and 14 years only (part A) 13–14 years	13–14 years	$17.00
8213B	Intermediate Ballet Championship (Demi-Character or Neo-Classical Routine) 13 and 14 years (part B) 13–14 years	13–14 years	$17.00
8215	Senior Ballet Championship – 15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$17.00
8215A	Senior Ballet Championship (Classical Routine) 15 years and over (part A) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$17.00
8215B	Senior Ballet Championship (2nd Demi-Character or Neo Classical) 15 years and over (part B) 15 years and over	15 years and over	$17.00

Classical Championship

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Competitors must dance in the classical and classical improvisation age solo sections to qualify. One classical dance is to be performed (one routine). The championship routine must not be a repeat of a previous performance in this competition.

Time limit: 4 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20 · $100 / $60 / $40

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
8312	Junior Classical Championship – 12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$50 / $30 / $20	$12.00
8313	Intermediate Classical Championship – 13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$100 / $60 / $40	$15.00
8315	Senior Classical Championship – 15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$100 / $60 / $40	$15.00

Contemporary Championship

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Competitors must dance in the Contemporary and Contemporary Improvisation age solo sections to qualify. One Contemporary dance is to be performed (one routine). The Championship routine must not be a repeat of a previous performance in this competition.

Time limit: 4 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20 · $100 / $60 / $40

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
8412	Junior Contemporary Championship – 12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$50 / $30 / $20	$12.00
8413	Intermediate Contemporary Championship – 13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$100 / $60 / $40	$15.00
8415	Senior Contemporary Championship – 15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$100 / $60 / $40	$15.00

Modern Lyrical Championship

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Competitors must dance in the Modern Lyrical and Modern Lyrical Improvisation age solo sections to qualify. One Modern Lyrical dance is to be performed (one routine). The Championship routine must not be a repeat of a previous performance in this competition.

Time limit: 4 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20 · $100 / $60 / $40

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
8512	Junior Modern Lyrical Championship – 12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$50 / $30 / $20	$12.00
8513	Intermediate Modern Lyrical Championship – 13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$100 / $60 / $40	$15.00
8515	Senior Modern Lyrical Championship – 15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$100 / $60 / $40	$15.00

Jazz Championship

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Competitors must dance in the Jazz and Jazz Improvisation age solo sections to qualify. One Jazz dance is to be performed (one routine). The Championship routine must not be a repeat of a previous performance in this competition.

Time limit: 4 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20 · $100 / $60 / $40

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
8612	Junior Jazz Championship – 12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$50 / $30 / $20	$12.00
8613	Intermediate Jazz Championship – 13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$100 / $60 / $40	$15.00
8615	Senior Jazz Championship – 15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$100 / $60 / $40	$15.00

Hip Hop Championship

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Competitors must dance in the Hip Hop and Hip Hop improvisation age solo sections to qualify. One Hip Hop dance is to be performed (one routine). The championship routine must not be a repeat of a previous performance in this competition.

Time limit: 4 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20 · $100 / $60 / $40

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
8622	Junior Hip Hop Championship – 12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$50 / $30 / $20	$12.00
8623	Intermediate Hip Hop Championship – 13 and 14 years only 13–14 years	13–14 years	$100 / $60 / $40	$15.00
8625	Senior Hip Hop Championship – 15 years and over 15 years and over	15 years and over	$100 / $60 / $40	$15.00

Dance Master Class

Masterclass

The Adjudicator will conduct a Master Class/workshop during the Eisteddfod. Learning from a master instructor can provide valuable insights into technique and introduce students to potential opportunities beyond their home studio. The Master Class is open to competitors aged 13 years and over.

Prizes:

Class	Description	Age	Fee
8715	Master Class – 13 years and over 13 years and over	13 years and over	$25.00

Group Mini Movers (Classical)

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Groups are to consist of at least four people on the day of the Eisteddfod. Competitors are eligible to enter each group class multiple times.

Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9000	6 years and under 6 years and under	6 years and under	$13.00

Group Mini Movers (Jazz)

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Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9001	6 years and under 6 years and under	6 years and under	$13.00

Group Mini Movers (Any Style)

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Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9002	6 years and under 6 years and under	6 years and under	$13.00

Group Tap

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Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9060	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	$13.00
9061	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	$13.00
9062	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$13.00
9063	14 years and under 14 years and under	14 years and under	$13.00
9090	Open Any age	Any age	$13.00

Group Classical/Neo Classical

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Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9108	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	$13.00
9110	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	$13.00
9112	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$13.00
9114	14 years and under 14 years and under	14 years and under	$13.00
9120	Open Any age	Any age	$13.00

Group World/Celtic/Traditional

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Choreography must demonstrate cultural respect and sensitivity. Ensure you understand the history, significance, and purpose of the dance. Maintain authenticity by preserving traditional movements, rhythms, costumes, and music.

Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9200	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$13.00
9210	Open Any age	Any age	$13.00

Group Contemporary

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Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9361	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	$13.00
9362	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$13.00
9363	14 years and under 14 years and under	14 years and under	$13.00
9390	Open Any age	Any age	$13.00

Group Modern Lyrical

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Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9460	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	$13.00
9461	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	$13.00
9462	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$13.00
9463	14 years and under 14 years and under	14 years and under	$13.00
9490	Open Any age	Any age	$13.00

Group Jazz

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Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9560	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	$13.00
9561	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	$13.00
9562	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$13.00
9563	14 years and under 14 years and under	14 years and under	$13.00
9590	Open Any age	Any age	$13.00

Group Hip Hop/Urban

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Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9595	8 years and under 8 years and under	8 years and under	$13.00
9600	10 years and under 10 years and under	10 years and under	$13.00
9680	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$13.00
9685	14 years and under 14 years and under	14 years and under	$13.00
9690	Open Any age	Any age	$13.00

Group Entertainment (includes Musical Theatre/Broadway)

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Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9780	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$13.00
9790	Open Any age	Any age	$13.00

Group Variety

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Any style of dance not specifically listed in this Syllabus, including but not limited to Demi-Character, Musical Theatre/Broadway, Song and Dance, Belly Dance, Swing, Folk, and Ballroom Dance.

Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9800	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$13.00
9820	Open Any age	Any age	$13.00

Group Acrobatics Dance

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This section showcases a unique dance that seamlessly blends choreography with acrobatic elements. To qualify for entry, the performance must include a minimum of three distinct acrobatic movements.

Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9822	12 years and under 12 years and under	12 years and under	$13.00
9823	Open Any age	Any age	$13.00

Adult Group Dance

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Competitors are eligible to enter multiple times.

Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9825	Group Adult – Any genre 18 years and over 18 years and over	18 years and over	$13.00

School Entertainment/Variety Group

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School Dance Groups. Groups are to consist of at least four people on the day of the Eisteddfod. To tell a story with choreography, costume, music and movement. May include vocals, drama and mime. Pre-Kindergarten/Preschool item can include nursery rhymes, poems, dance, singing or any combination of entertainment.

Time limit: 5 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
9869	Pre-Kindergarten/Preschool Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
9870	Kindergarten Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
9871	Infants – Years 1 and 2 Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
9872	Junior Primary – Years 3 and 4 Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
9873	Senior Primary – Years 5 and 6 Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
9875	Small School – Kindergarten to Year 6 (schools with less than 100 students) Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
9876	Secondary School – Years 7 to 12 Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
9878	Traditional Dance – Primary Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
9879	Traditional Dance – Secondary Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00

Dance – 2027 Syllabus

Dance

Scholarships

Dance Scholarship (13 years and over)