Choreography Competition 2017
We had an AMAZING day at our 2017 Choreography Competition!
Seventy-six dancers from 3-17 years old showcased a wide variety of solos, duets and group dances in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap and acrobatics. They had each choreographed themselves with their own choice of music and costumes. In total there were 115 routines!!! We had lots of younger dancers trying the competition for the first time, and the older students helped look after them and cheer them on!
Little Stars section
A highlight of this year's competition was the new 'Little Stars' section. Five dancers aged under 6 performed a demonstration routine for the judges and the audience... They were superb! After their performances, they were each presented with a certiicate and medal by Bill Mcdonald, chairman of the Falkirk District Arts and Civic Council. (pictured below)
Guest judges and prizes
On our judging panel, we had, Ashleigh McGeorge (Stenhouse School of Dance), and Kelly-Marie Shields (Dollar Dance). Also judging the acro section was specialist judge, Diane Dagger from CSBSThey were impressed by the high standard shown throughout the day, the enjoyment and performance across all the age groups. they also commented on how fun and friendly the day was.
After each genre, Mrs Jacqueline Clark, Director of Central Scotland Ballet School, presented the competitors with a certificate for each routine they had performed. In total, 167 certificates were presented! At the end of the day, the judges presented medals to their winners from each section; 18 second-place medals, 54 first-place medals, including duets and groups, and 5 little stars medals were presented! Many thanks to Falkirk district Arts and Civic Council for sponsoring our medals and certificates this year as part of the annual Tryst Festival.
Trophy winners
The Millennium Trophy for the most outstanding performer of the day was awarded to Sarah Firth (14) pictured above with the judging panel. Sarah won 2 gold medals and a silver medal for her jazz and acrobatics routines. The "Spirit of Dance Award" for musicality and performance was awarded to Ailish Ogilvie (12) who performed 3 routines on the day winning 2 first place medals.
You can view a complete list of the prizewinners here, and view a gallery of photos from the Choreography Competition on our CSBS Facebook page.
Thanks to...
Many thanks to everyone who supported the event, including the students, parents, friends and staff who just came along to watch and cheer on their friends and family. Special thanks to: Dance Dad Craig for operating the music; CSBS teachers Paula and Amber for genral help and manning the tombola which raised £59 and to those who generously donated prizes; our judges who gave up their full Sunday; CSBS teacher Sammy for running the day and tallying the marks; CSBS teacher Amanda for organising the day including the programme, designing the certificates and medals, photographing and videoing the day; Mrs Clark for presenting the certificates.
We are very impressed by the positive and encouraging atmosphere throughout the day and that everyone was made to feel very special as they preformed their solos and group routines. Can't wait for next year now!