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SYLLABUS SADI Gratitute Dance Awards
ENTRY FORM SADI Gratitute Dance Awards
"Beyond Technique — Pure Expression."
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8 - 10 July 2025
Centrestage Theatre
60 Centreway Road, Orewa Auckland
CLOSING DATES FOR ENTRIES
8 June 2025
Unless Maximum Entry Numbers Are Reached.
ONLY 1 PERFORMER PER FORM
There is no limit to the number of solos a performer may enter, with the following exceptions: Performer may not do more than one solo in the same class. If a performer wants to do a second solo with different choreography, in the same dance style, it must be entered in the Open class. The same dance may not be performed more than once in one style during the Dance Awards. Performers can not enter in a lower or higher class. SADI reserves the right to split or amalgamate classes depending on entries.
Performers' age will be as on 1 July 2025. Evidence of date of birth need to be produced on request.
This class is designed for beginner performers who have never performed a solo on stage featuring choreography created specifically for them. Performers may enter this class only once per dance style. A maximum of 3 tricks is allowed—each extra trick will result in a 1-point deduction. Dances with more than 3 tricks must be entered in the Open class.
This class is for performers with stage experience who have not yet been placed. Performers stay in this class unless they have placed with a 1st placing in a similar class at any other competition. then they need to enter in the Ultimate Champion Combo class or in the Open Class. A maximum of 3 tricks is allowed—each additional trick will incur a 1-point deduction. Routines with more than 3 tricks must be entered in the Open class.
This class is for performers who have placed "Gold" or 1st in a similar class at any other competition. Performers with the highest combined Solo and Improv scores will be awarded 1st, 2nd, 3rd, place, 4th and 5th mention. The highest-scoring combined soloists will automatically qualify to perform their solo dance again in the Grand Finale. A maximum of 3 tricks is allowed—each additional trick will result in a 1-point deduction. Dances with more than 3 tricks must be entered in the Open class.
This class is for performers wanting to enter an additional dance for extra exposure. It has a NO STATUS level. Ages and styles may be combined. SADI reserves the right to split or merge classes based on entries. If your solo includes more than 3 Acro tricks, it must be entered in this class.
This fee grants solo performers access to the auditorium, along with entry for two parents/guardians during Solo Classes. Passes can be collected backstage upon arrival at the theatre.
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