• Performing Arts
• Dancer
  • Dancer Guidelines
• Music Makers
  • Senior Music Makers Guidelines
  • Junior Music Makers Guidelines
• Entertainer
  • Entertainer Guidelines
• Singer
  • Singer Guidelines
• Gig Night
• Hexagon
• Festival Gala

Dancer Guidelines

DANCER
GUIDELINES

Who can enter?

Anyone who attends one of our participating schools , or lives in Henley or a nearby village in South Oxfordshire. If you have changed schools but have previously taken part in the Youth Festival please contact Alix (details below).

Which Event shall I enter?

If you are in School Years 1-6 please enter Junior Dancer on Tuesday 23th March 6.30pm.If you are in Year 7 or above enter Senior Dancer on Thursday 25th March 7.00pm, when Dancers will join the Senior Singers to give a special evening of celebration of their talents. (If you enter as a group please enter the event appropriate for the oldest member).

Can I enter as a soloist AND as part of a group?

Yes, you may enter both as a soloist and as part of a group but you can only take part in two items. However if either evening is oversubscribed we may have to limit the total number of performances.

Do I have to choreograph my own dance?

No. Your dance may be choreographed by your teacher, another adult or yourself.

Can my dance be based on the theme?

Yes if you would like to. You may interpret our theme Imagine  in any way you wish, but this is not a requirement.

Are there Rehearsals?

Yes. Juniors 3.00pm Sunday 21st March, Seniors 4pm on Monday 22rd March - both Kenton Theatre. Rehearsal timings may change and further details will be sent out nearer the time after your entry form has been received.

How long should my performance be?

3 minutes or under. If you have a backing track please record and fade your track if it is longer than 3 minutes. Please clearly mark your CD with your name and telephone number. (CDs are preferred)

Can I use props?

Yes you can, but please limit to those that can easily be taken on and off stage and leave no mess!

Who performs at the Gala?

Some performers will be invited back to take part in the Festival Gala on Saturday 27th March. Some Junior Dancers may be invited to take part with Senior Dancers on Thursday 25th March.

Will there be any feedback on my performance?

Professional advisors will give feedback on each performance. They will also decide which performers deserve special recognition and they will be awarded trophies donated by the Rotary Club of Henley on Thames. These will be presented at the Festival Gala

How do I buy tickets to watch the show?

Tickets will be available from the Kenton Box Office from Monday 22rd February 2010. See Tickets  for more information.

Parent helpers

Would you be able to help either Backstage or as a Front of House Steward at any of the Kenton events? If you help backstage we can arrange for this to be for one half of the performance so you can sit in the auditorium when your child is performing. Front of House ushers can be in the auditorium throughout and duties may include helping with the coffee bar during the interval. Please let us know on the entry form and we will contact you.

Medical Information

If any performer has a medical issue that you think we should be aware of, please complete the Medical Form which can be downloaded from the website.

Photographs

Photographs can only be taken by the official HYF photographer who will be present at most events during the Festival Week. These will be available to purchase on a restricted website shortly after the event by emailing: hyfphotolink@btconnect.com. Photos and video may be used in promotional material and on this website. Should you have any objection to your child’s photo or video of your child being used, please notify us by email: a.staley@btconnect.com

How do I enter?

Download and print the Guidelines & Entry Form and send completed to the address on the form by Friday 5th March 2010.

For more information contact Alix Tong, preferably by email : alix.tong@btopenworld.com or if necessary 01491 57771