Dates For 2010
DATES FOR 2010
Saturday 16th to
Thursday 21st January
VICTORIAN CONVENTION
Jane Moore Academy of Ballet
Highett
Wednesday 7th to
Sunday 11th April
TEACHING CERTIFICATE COURSE
Sunday 18th April
COMBINED SCHOOLS CONCERT
Whitehorse Centre, Nunawading
Sunday 2nd May
PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOP
Sunday 23rd May
CLASSICAL MASTERCLASSES
Sunday 30th May
JAZZ MASTERCLASSES
Sunday 6th June
TAP MASTERCLASSES
Sunday 6th June
SCHOLARSHIP TECHNICAL CLASSES
Sunday 27th June to Wednesday 30th June
COMPETITIONS
Whitehorse Centre, Nunawading
Sunday 24th October
CHOREOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
South Oakleigh Secondary College
Please note the onus is on individual members to ensure that entries for all events are received at head office by the cut off date advised. All forms are located in the SFD Manual. Updated pages for the manual will be distributed at the Convention or posted to members who do not attend.
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Updated Syllabus
Please note that updated Level 9 and Level 10 music cd’s are now available for purchase - $20.00 each, as are Level 9 and level 10 dvd’s - $55.00 each.
As most members are aware, the Level 7 & 8 Tap Syllabus was updated this year to bring some exciting and fresh work into the syllabus with new music as well. The Committee is pleased to advise that DVDs for this new Level 7 & 8 Tap are now available from Head Office. We also now have available for purchase a DVD of the current Level 10 Tap Syllabus which can also be obtained through Head Office. The purchase price for these are: Level 7 & 8 Tap - $99.00 and Level 10 Tap - $55.00.
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Competitions
A big thank you to parents, teachers, students and friends who volunteered their time to help out last week. Our competitions are growing bigger every year and the continual smooth running of the competitions would not occur without helpers! As special thank you to those teachers and parents who volunteered extra time when the rostered person did not attend!
Thanks also to those individuals, schools and businesses who sponsored our competitions.
The winners of the 2010 Scholarships were:
JUNIOR JAZZ
1. Pippa Keltie
Student of Dance Lab
2. Maddison Loft
Student of Dance Lab
3. Courtney Burns
Student of Dance Lab
MAJOR JAZZ
1. Monique Johnson
Student of Cathy Lea Dance Works
2. Natasha Ritchie
Student of Ringwood Ballet Group
3. Emily Mignot
Student of Ringwood Ballet Group
JUNIOR CLASSICAL
1. Madeline Pratt
Student of Ringwood Ballet Group
2. Pippa Keltie
Student of Dance Lab
3. Eliza Mignot
Student of Ringwood Ballet Group
MAJOR CLASSICAL
1. Natasha Ritchie
Student of Ringwood Ballet Group
2. Isabelle Spinoso
Student of Ringwood Ballet Group
3. Madeleine Magetti
Student of Ringwood Ballet Group
JUNIOR TAP
1. Tahlia Alonaritis
Student of Ringwood Ballet Group
2. Romy Madeley
Student of Cathy Lea Dance Works
3. Ciara Galbraith
Student of Victorian Dance Academy
MAJOR TAP
1. Matilda Edwards
Student of Ringwood Ballet Group
2. Ashley McDougall
Student of Ringwood Ballet Group
3. Melanie Kurt
Student of Cathy Lea Dance Works
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Updates to Level 9 & 10 Jazz
Level 9 Jazz has had a few minor syllabus changes (Elevation Step & Combination 9) to accommodate the new updated music. We have also replaced the Jazz Funk with a more updated Hip Hop exercise choreographed by Caitlin Wheeler.
Level 10 Jazz has also seen the introduction of new music for the Adagio exercise and the existing Hip Pop exercise has had a name change to Jazz Funk. A new updated Hip Hop exercise has been added (also choreographed by Caitlin Wheeler. Exam candidates in Level 10 only, are now allowed to change shoes to a Hip Hop / Skate / Jazz Boot for this Hip Hop exercise, to allow for a more authentic style. Both of these new Hip Hop exercises will be compulsory for 2011.
Anyone wishing to get amended update notes for Level 9 Jazz or copies of both the Level 9 & 10 Hip Hop exercises can contact head office and the relevant pages will be emailed out to you. It is strongly recommended that the Hip Hop exercises are taught in conjunction with the new DVDs for Level 9 & 10, as it is difficult to interpret the style through the written notes only.
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Level 10 & Advanced Day
If you have a student or students to be examined in any of the above styles in 2010, please notify the Exam Co-ordinator either by writing to P.O. Box 2218, Rowville 3178 or via email to exams@dancesfd.asn.au by 31st August 2010 or earlier if possible. They will be examined on Sunday 17th October.
Please include: - Candidate name / s (with exact spelling)
- Style to be examined in
- Payment as listed under the Exams section, headed Examination Fees (footer E 1.8) of the SFD Manual
Southern Federation of Dance will then send out the timetable and venue details for the day.
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Masterclasses
Thank you to the many schools and members who attended our annual Masterclasses in May & June. It is always a great opportunity for the students to receive the feedback the Examiners give them. The days were busy but ran very smoothly and we hope your students benefited from this day.
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Teaching Certificate Course
Participants of the Teaching Certificate Course please note that exams have been set for Saturday 2nd October and Sunday 3rd October 2010, and Sunday 6th March 2011. Please advise Head Office which exam session your students plan on attending.
In response to member feedback and past participation trends, as of 2010 it has been decided to offer the Teaching Certificate Course every second year, meaning the next course will be held in April 2012.
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Special Exam Day Information
Based on sufficient interest, SFD organises a day annually for candidates who are unable to participate in examinations with their school. Please be advised that the Special Exam Day for 2010 will be on Sunday 7th November 2010. Please notify the Exam Co-ordinator either by writing to P.O. Box 2218, Rowville 3178 or via email exams@dancesfd.asn.au by Friday 24th September 2010 or earlier if possible should you have students who wish to attend this day. Southern Federation of Dance will then send out the timetable and venue details for the day.
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Dance Fusion
Splash a little colour into your dance studio with Southern Federation of Dance’s vibrant new Dance Fusion syllabus. Dance Fusion is an exciting blend of genres created by a team of industry professionals to extend the performance skills and capabilities of dance students. Be inspired and challenged by new ideas, while exploring a diverse range of styles such as Bollywood, Cheerleading, Jive, African, Contemporary, Hip Hop and more. SFD launches Dance Fusion on 10th October 2010. To find out more about our ground breaking new syllabus or to register for the launch, contact SFD on 9752 9202 – bookings essential.
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Exam Dance Reminder
Teachers are reminded to keep the content and music of the exam dance movements relevant to the students age. Some movements sourced from video clips and similar media may not be appropriate for inclusion in their routines.
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Performing Arts Workshop
A disappointing aspect of our events calendar this year was the cancellation of the Performing Arts Workshop due to insufficient support. This day provides a great opportunity for students to learn new styles or extend themselves with previously tried classes. The SFD Committee will endeavour to alter the timing of the workshop for 2011 which will hopefully enable increased participation.
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Combined Schools Concert
A fun filled evening was had by everyone who attended and we thank all schools who nominated such wonderful dances to help make our evening a great success. A special thank you as well to Sunraysia Dance Academy who made the journey from Mildura and Dance Power Studios who travelled from New South Wales!
Outstanding Achievement Award
A special part of the evening during the Combined Schools Concert was the announcement of the Outstanding Achievement Award recipient for 2009 – congratulations to Sarah Lauterstein from Beau-Rock Ballet School.
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SFD Committee 2010
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED JOINING THE SFD COMMITTEE?
A very important part of the future of Southern Federation of Dance is the commitment and enthusiasm by members to join the Committee of Management. Are you able to contribute one day a month to attend a meeting and assist at the various events throughout the year because we would love to see some new faces. The following points provide you with an idea of what to expect:
• The minimum term on the Committee is for a period of 12 months.
• You are required to attend regular meetings (approx. 4-6 weeks apart) at pre-arranged destinations during business hours. Meeting dates will be set for 12 months at the first meeting after the AGM – to help you with planning.
• You are expected to volunteer your services to assist with the running of major SFD events like the Competitions (General and Choreographic), Combined Schools Concert, Teaching Certificate Exam days, Inservices, Masterclasses, fundraising days etc, when available.
Please consider the valuable input you could make to supporting Southern Federation of Dance through your opinion and ideas. This is the perfect way to make your voice heard!!! Please contact Head Office for a nomination form if you would like to take up this opportunity.
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Choreographic Competitions
Please note that we are now accepting entries for our annual Choreographic Competitions. The competitions will be held on SUNDAY 24th OCTOBER 2010 at the South Oakleigh College Theatre in Oakleigh South and entries are due at Head Office by Friday 27th August, 2010. Please refer to your member manual for entry forms and rules/codes. Please keep encouraging your students to work on their dances - solos, duos, trios and troupes, in all styles. Students are not judged on technique, only on their choreographic skills – please remember it is the students’ own work.
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New Exam Co-ordinator
Please make welcome Brenda Roberts, our new Exam Co-ordinator, who has now taken on the role after a recent training period. Brenda can be contacted via the exams@dancesfd.asn.au email address and any correspondence may be sent to PO Box 2218, Rowville, Vic 3178. She can also be contacted on 9569 6078 during the following hours should you wish to discuss any exam issues or exam organisation with her:
Sundays 9.00am to 12 noon
Tuesdays 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Thursdays 7.30pm to 8.30pm
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Exam Certificate Amendments
As per the Examination Recommendations guidelines, any teacher requesting amendments to certificates must notify the office IN WRITING of any changes and include payment of $11.00 per certificate for replacements.
Changes include:
- Candidate name spelling
- Incorrect levels
- Change of dates
- Changes needed due to illegible writing
Exam confirmation sheets should be typed or written in block letters as the writing on certificates is taken directly from these forms.
All amendments will be processed after 1st October, and collated for distribution to members via the examiner. NO AMENDMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY.
Examiners may use spelling corrections offered on the day for their written reports.
Southern Federation of Dance
P.O. Box 2218
Rowville VIC 3178
sfd@pacific.net.au
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Working With Children Check
As you would be aware, it is a compulsory requirement for all Active teachers to gain a Police Check or Working With Children Check. Please note as a requirement to secure your exam booking, you must provide a photocopy to head office with your booking form. These can be obtained at any Police Station or Post Office. For further information please call 1300 652 879 or visit www.justice.vic.gov.au/workingwithchildren.
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