Postponed until Saturday 7 November 2021

 

Newington College

200 Stanmore Road

STANMORE NSW 2048

 

Adjudicators:

Christine Shield – Queensland

Donna Manning – Queensland

Donna Chalmers – Australian Capital Territory

Elizabeth Munro – New South Wales

Leonie Burgess – South Australia

Craig Lindsay – Australian Capital Territory

 

 

Conducted under the rules of the RSOBHD as adopted by the ABHDI
Competition Registration Number: NSW12/2020,
Championship Number: C13/2020
 

This event will follow the NSWSCHDI COVID Guidelines, the venue COVID plan and the COVID rules as set out by the State and Federal Governments at the date of the competition.

 

Inaugural Annual Dorothy Kerr Memorial Scholarship to be held on Friday, 25 June 2021 at Newington College, Stanmore for eligible NDAAI dancers.

(Details and entry forms to be sent out with invitations.)

 

 

63rd NDAAI ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF HIGHLAND DANCING and Grand Australasian (Open) Championships

Saturday, 26 June 2021 – commencing at 9am

 

ENTRIES CLOSE: 12 June 2021 – Entries received after this date will be accepted without incurring a late fee, however dancers’ name may not be included in the programme.

 

Competition Secretary:
Adrienne McLoon
E: amcloon26@gmail.com
M: 0439 753 126

 

ENTRY FEES:
$6.00 per Section dance
$10 per Trophy dance
$25.00 per Pre-Premier Title
$25.00 Restricted Premier Title
$25.00 Premier Grand Australasian Cup
$30.00 7-9 / 10-11 Championships
$35.00 12-13 / 14-15 Championships
$40.00 16-18 / 19 & over Championships

Administration Fee: $7.00 per dancer

 

 

EVENTS

Except for Championships, age groups in all levels will be determined according to number of entries received.

NOTE: First to enter = last to dance. No ballots for championships.

 

PRIMARY: Highland Fling, Sword Dance, Pas de Basques, Pas de Basques & Highcuts

 

SECTION A

BEGINNERS and NOVICE:

Grand Australasian Title: Highland Fling (4 steps), Scottish Lilt (4 steps) and Flora (4 steps)

Trophy Dance: Highland Fling (4 steps),

Sections: Sword Dance (2&1), Seann Triubhas (3&1)

Prizes: Section dances – medals
Titles: medals for individual dances; overall trophies plus sashes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Beginners Encouragement Award: Moira Millar Perpetual Trophy
Novice Encouragement Award: Dundee Fife Perpetual Trophy

 

SECTION B

INTERMEDIATE:

Grand Australasian Title: Highland Fling (4 steps), Scottish Lilt (4 steps) and Flora (4 steps)

Trophy Dance: Sailor’s Hornpipe (4 steps)

Sections: Sword Dance (2&1), Seann Triubhas (3&1)

Prizes: Section dances – medals
Title: medals for individual dances; overall trophies plus sashes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Intermediate Encouragement Award: MacKenzie Walker Perpetual Shield

 

SECTION C

GRAND AUSTRALASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
2020 RSOBHD Championship Steps must be danced in all age groups.

Dances:
Highland Fling
Sword Dance
Seann Triubhas
Strathspey & Highland Reel

Age Groups
7-9 Years
10-11 Years
12-13 Years
14-15 Years
16-18 Years
19 Years and over

 

SECTION D

PREMIER AUSTRALASIAN CUP

Dances:
Barracks Johnnie (4 steps)
Blue Bonnets (4 steps)
Scottish Lilt (4 steps)
Sailors Hornpipe (4 steps)

Prizes: Perpetual trophy for winner, cash prizes for individual dances and overall placings.

Strathmore Perpetual Trophy: Highest points in Senior Premier Hornpipe.

 

SECTION E

GRAND AUSTRALASIAN RESTRICTED PREMIER TITLE

Dances:
Barracks Johnnie (4 steps)
Blue Bonnets (4 steps)
Scottish Lilt (4 steps)
Sailors Hornpipe (4 steps)

NOTE: Premier Restricted dancers may compete in the Restricted Premier Title OR the Australasian Cup, but not both.

Restricted Premier Rule: Restricted to those who have not been placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in an Open Championship in the previous 5 years.

RESTRICTED PREMIER SECTION DANCES: Village Maid, Earl of Errol (both 4 steps) (for those dancers not entering a Championship.)

Prizes: Perpetual trophy for Title winners, cash prizes for individual dances and overall placings.
 

 

SESSION 1: Commencing at 9am – Section C
 

Grand Australasian (Open) Championships – to be run concurrently

Prizes: Individual dance winners receive special Grand Australasian Championship medals. Overall winners receive perpetual trophies, sashes and cash. Other special awards will also be presented, including Teacher’s Award for the Teacher of the winner of each Championship.

Presentation will take place at approximately 12pm.

 

SESSION 2: Starting at approximately 11.30am – Sections A, B, D and E

Primary to commence after Championship presentation – approximately 12.30pm
 

Commencing with Pre-Premier Title Lilt followed by Premier / Restricted Premier Barracks Johnnie.

Papalia Encouragement Awards – Three cash prizes will be awarded to restricted premier dancers selected by an Adjudicator.

Heather Jolly Award: Spirit of Highland Dancing – A Premier dancer selected by an Adjudicator.

NDAAI Examination Award: Open to NDAAI Dancers who are competing at this Festival and who have done at least one NDAAI exam in 2019 and/or 2020. 
These dancers will go into a draw for a $100 Prize

 

RSOBHD 2021 CHAMPIONSHIP STEPS

	7 & under 12 years	12 & under 16 years	16 years & over
FLING	1st Step: Shedding 2nd Step: First Back-Stepping 7th Step: Double Shake and Rock 8th Step Alternative: Last Shedding	1st Step: Shedding 2nd Step: First Back-Stepping 4th Step: Rocking 5th Step Alternative: Second Back-Stepping 7th Step: Double Shake and Rock 8th Step Alternative: Last Shedding	1st Step: Shedding 5th Step Alternative: Second Back- Stepping 4th Step Alternative: Shake and Turn 6th Step 5th Alternative: Crossover with Shake and Low Cut 7th Step: Double Shake and Rock 8th Step Alternative: Last Shedding
SWORD	Intro: 6 count bow and rise 1st Step: Addressing the Swords 4th Step: Pointing 7th Step: Open Pas de Basque Quick Step	Intro: 6 count bow and rise 1st Step: Addressing the Swords 2nd Step: Open Pas de Basque 7th Step: Open Pas de Basque Quick Step 8th Step Alternative: Crossing and Pointing	Intro: 6 count bow and rise 1st Step: Addressing the Swords 2nd Step: Open Pas de Basque 7th Step Alternative: Open Pas de Basque Quick Step 8th Step Alternative: Crossing and Pointing
SEANN TRIUBHAS	Intro: Basic 1st Step Alternative: Brushing 2nd Step: Side Travel 4th Step: Backward Travel 13th Step: Shedding with Back-Step Finish: Entrechat Method 3	Intro: Basic 1st Step Alternative: Brushing 2nd Step: Side Travel 3rd Step Alternative: Diagonal Travel 4th Step: Backward Travel 14th Step: Toe-and-Heel, and Rock 13th Step: Shedding with Back-Step Finish: Entrechat Method 3	Intro: Basic 1st Step Alternative: Brushing 2nd Step: Side Travel 3rd Step: Diagonal Travel 4th Step Alternative: Backward Travel 14th Step: Toe-and-Heel, and Rock 13th Step: Shedding with Back-Step Finish: Entrechat Method 5
STRATHSPEY and HIGHLAND REEL   The Reel will be included in all Championships held in Australia from 2 May 2021	Intro: Alternative Ending: 1st Alternative Setting Steps: 2nd Step: First Back-Stepping 3rd Step: Toe-and-Heel Highland Reel ending: assemble change 3rd Step: Balance and Pas de Basque Last Step: High Cutting	Intro: Alternative Ending: 2nd Alternative Setting Steps: 5th Step: Second Back-Stepping 3rd Step: Toe-and-Heel Highland Reel ending: assemble change 5th Step: High Cuts and Spring Points (4 times) Last Step: High Cutting	Intro: Alternative (bow with arms by side) Ending: 2nd Alternative Setting Steps: 5th Step: Second Back-Stepping (Bar 1: 1 2& 3 4) 3rd Step: Toe-and-Heel Highland Reel ending: 8 Highland Reels 5th Step: High Cuts and Spring Points (4 times) Last Step: High Cutting