Classical Set Solos – All Ages
- Any colour leotard + skirt. The skirt should be in the waistline or lower, made from a soft single layer of plain material (preferably no pattern, lace or net), and either be short or calf-length. The skirt can dip slightly mid front and mid back, with the length at the back ending just on the knee. The length in front is short. A ribbon waistband is optional.
- No tutus are allowed for classical Set Solos.
- Hair: Any classical hairstyle is acceptable.
6 & 7 Years Demi-Character Set Solo – Wednesday Wind
- Any colour plain or patterned leotard with attached polycotton sleeves + skirt. The polycotton skirt is circular with the length ending midway between buttocks and knees. A ribbon waistband is optional. A straw sun hat with elastic under the chin and decoration on the hat is optional.
- Hair: The hair must be in two plaits or two low ponytails to accommodate the hat.
- Storyline: A little girl interprets the dance according to the words of the song and at the end the wind blows her hat off.
6 & 7 Years National Set Solo – Danish Polka
- Any colour leotard + cotton/linen character skirt. The skirt should be trimmed at the hemline with ribbon or rick-rack and braid in any pattern.
- An apron must be worn.
- Character shoes must have white elastics and white tights must be worn.
- Hair: Any national hairstyle is acceptable and is dressed with ribbons.
8 & 9 Years Demi-Character Set Solo – Bees Honey
- Any colour plain or patterned leotard with attached polycotton sleeves + skirt. The polycotton skirt is circular with the length ending midway between buttocks and knees. A ribbon waistband is optional.
- Hair: The hair can be in one or two ponytails, a plait or a bun.
- Storyline: A little girl has trouble getting rid of a bothersome bee and at the end gets stung on her finger.
8 & 9 Years National Set Solo – Hungarian
- Any colour leotard + cotton/linen character skirt. The skirt should be trimmed at the hemline with ribbon or rick-rack and braid in any pattern.
- Character shoes must have white elastics and white tights must be worn.
- Hair: Any national hairstyle is acceptable and is dressed with ribbons.
10 & 11 Years Demi-Character Set Solo – My Fair Lady
- Leotard of any colour. Character skirt or any plain/floral circular skirt of mid-calf length. Puff sleeves may be added to the leotard. Hair: The hair is worn half tied up with the back loose (Pollyanna), or in a low pony-tail.
- Prop: Hat,
suitcase. The bench will be provided - Storyline: A flower seller dreaming of riches
10 & 11 Years National Set Solo – Russian Babushka
- Any colour leotard + cotton/linen character skirt. The skirt should be trimmed at the hemline with ribbon or rick-rack and braid in any pattern.
- Character shoes must have white elastics and white tights must be worn.
- Hair: Any national hairstyle is acceptable and is dressed with ribbons.
- Prop: 60cm x 60cm scarf.
12 & 13 Years Demi-Character Set Solo – Rain Dance
- Leotard and skirt in the following colours: navy, bright fire engine red, emerald green, dark grey, soft grey. The skirt is circular, slightly gathered and NOT in natural waistline but 2 – 5cm lower than waistline. Beads are attached approximately 10 cm apart all around the hemline. Pink tights and pink ballet shoes must be worn.
- A leather or elastic strip decorated with beads can be worn either around the top of the arm or around the wrist.
- Hair: Any creative African-inspired hairstyle is acceptable.
- Storyline: This is an interpretation of the beautiful poem by Leipoldt. The dancer interprets the words of the poem as if she is the Rain ascending over the Savannah of Africa, whilst preparing for a great festivity.
12 & 13 Years National Set Solo – Polish Spring Dance
- Any colour leotard + cotton/linen character skirt. The skirt should be trimmed at the hemline with ribbon or rick-rack and braid in any pattern.
- This skirt must ALSO be trimmed with 15 mm length ribbons sewn to the waistband and spaced 10cm apart around the waistband. The ribbons should hang down 2/3 of the skirt length.
- Character shoes must have white elastics and white tights must be worn.
- Hair: Any national hairstyle is acceptable and is dressed with ribbons.
14 & 15 Years Demi-Character Set Solo – Joplin’s Ragtime
- A leotard with attached skirt or typical short Rag dress with black fishnet stockings and black pointe shoes. Costume to be red and black or shocking pink and black.
- Hair: French roll with headband and feather – see DVD
- Prop: Feather Boa
- Storyline: A depiction of the Gatsby Ragtime era.
14 & 15 Years National Set Solo – Greek
- White/blue leotard + white/blue cotton/linen character skirt trimmed with white/ blue ribbons.
- A hanky is tucked into the waistband a scarf is tied around the head.
- Bare feet with flesh footless tights or bare legs.
- Hair: Hair is tied into a low pony or left loose under the headscarf.
16 Years & Over Demi-Character Set Solo – Le Foule
- A knee high, one-piece dress which is tight fitting over the upper body with a full flare skirt. Any georgette material with a floral design can be used. Short, shoulder sleeves covering the biceps are optional. Lace may be used where necessary, especially at the hem of the skirt and around the sleeves. Bare legs (no tights) with pointes (normal aqua colour).
- Hair: Any hairstyle that compliments the look. No props will be used, no extra accessories necessary for interpretation.
- Storyline: A young French girl is overwhelmed by two attractive admirers’ attention, but in the end she captivates her audience who are local citizens at the piazza cafe – leaving the two men speechless.
16 Years & Over National Set Solo – Galego
- Black/red long sleeved leotard + black/red cotton skirt, with contrasting apron. Black/red scarf for the head and big gold hoop earrings are worn. Character shoes are worn.
- Props: 2 shells.
- Hair: Hair is loose or tied in a ponytail under the headscarf.