D1

All General Rules apply to the Dance Classes. Click here to view.

D2

The Festival is not liable for any copyright infringement caused by recordings supplied by the performer.

D3

All backing music for Dance classes must be provided in advance of the Festival by uploading tracks to an online system. This online system will open on the CFPA website on 1st December, and all tracks must be uploaded by 1st April.

D4

A Performer may not perform the same Dance in more than one Class.

D5

In the Group classes, all performers must be on the stage and active during the major portion of the dance.

D6

Performers may not dance more than once in any Solo Class. In Duets a performer may only enter one Classical Class and one Cabaret Class, and likewise in Trio classes.

D7

No School may enter more than 3 groups in the Group Classes, and a group must consist of at least 5 persons.

D8

Performers may not transfer to another Class without prior permission from the Festival Office.

D9

Cabaret Duets, Trios and Group classes may include song but should not include vocal on the backing track.

D10

In Tap Classes, only ‘standard’ taps (single sound) must be used.

D11

Pointe work is not permitted for any performer under 13 years of age.

D12

Performers will be allowed to re-dance but will not be eligible for first, second or third place.

D13

Individuals shall not be eligible to perform at the Festival if they have changed dancing schools since 1st September in the year prior to the Festival.  Note:  This rule is in place to allow sufficient time, after an individual has moved to a new dance school, for the dancer’s performance to be appropriately developed by the new teacher, thereby safeguarding the dancer’s physical and psychological wellbeing.

D14

Individuals attending full time vocational dance schools are not eligible to enter.

D15

A Novice is a performer who has not gained 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in any solo section at a comparable Festival. Song is not allowed in the Novice Section. Performers may enter Novice or Open sections, but not both.

D16

Titles for National and Character dances must be brief and succinct.

D17

Competitors will not be allowed to dance out of section under any circumstances.

D18

In the interest of safeguarding, no viewing of performances from the Town Hall balconies will be allowed.

D19

For Health and Safety reasons, only stud earrings may be worn by competitors.