Syllabus

South Coast Dance Festivals 2024 Syllabus

Please note:

  • South Coast Festival Weekend with vary between Stage Only & Classical Only. Please double check which event you’re entering.
  • Age of Stage Groups, Duets, Trios & Quartets are determined by the age of the oldest competitor. 
  • Competitors Age is taken from the  previous 31st August – e.g. September 2024 Event – take from August 31st 2024. March 2025 event still take from August 31st 2024. 
  • Pointe work is not allowed for any entrant under 13 years of age
  • No un-authorised person at side of stage
  • Entrants only accepted with dancing teachers permission, by online system- payment must be made at time of entering.
  • Live singing is only allowed in the song & dance class. Pre-recorded singing or chanting is NOT allowed in the musical theatre section.
  • Pre-recorded music in the tap class must NOT include any recorded tap or similar sound effect.
  • In all classes please ensure the costume, movement and music is appropriate for the age of the entrant.
  • Classical Section (Ballet, Character, Contemporary, Global Dance & Greek, lyrical) or Stage Section (Modern, Tap, Musical Theatre, Lyrical Jazz, commercial & Acro) Lyrical Jazz & Contemporary is for age 11+ only