Please take note the rules regarding Pointe Work
| CLASSICAL– Pure classical technique with no theme or storyline |
| DEMI-CHARACTER – Pure classical technique with a theme or storyline |
| NEO-CLASSICAL – Primarily ballet with a modern contemporary abstract flavour. |
| NATIONAL – Derived from the national dances of different countries. |
| MUSICAL THEATRE– When dancers mime, or lip-sync to recorded voice. If a dancer has a strong singing voice that can project from stage without the use of a microphone, this will also be acceptable, but will not enhance their marks as they are judged purely on the dance. |
| CLASSICAL GREEK – This dance form comes from Ancient Greece and is based upon the natural movements of the body. The movements are expressive and range from lyrical to dynamic athletic sequences. Dancers perform barefoot, wearing tunics and often use props such as scarves or ribbons. |
| REPERTOIRE – Variations chosen from established 19th Century Classical Ballet repertoire. Only from age 10, Amateur only. Solo and DTQ sections. For more info see – Repertoire |
| FREE MOVEMENT – Following the old R.A.D. syllabus Free Movement style, with or without the use of scarves. Incorporating upper back, and parallel feet. May be performed in ballet pumps or barefoot. |
| FREE SECTION – This has been created where dances can be entered that has a mixture of ballet pumps / bare foot / T- bars etc. Please note that this does not mean that teachers can enter a discipline which she/he does not teach. Balletic Cabaret dances will also fall under this category, as will experimental work and mixed styles. DTQ, GROUP and PRODUCTION sections only. |