All competitors are required to attend the full 3 day experience of CDS is designed for all genders.
All competitors must complete the judged open ballet class on stage in their level on 13th April (level information below).
All competitors need to prepare x1 classical ballet variation from our variation selection list according to their age level, performed on 14th April.
All competitors should be prepared to perform their variation additionally on finals day (15th April) if they are selected as a Top 8 finalist in their level.
All dancers must be present on stage for ‘Top 8 announcement on stage’ for their level on 15th April (see event schedule).
Your variation music is provided for you and available to listen via claudiadeanworld.com.
If you require to change your variation, please email cds@claudiadeanworld.com & we will assist in swapping your variation.
Teachers may slightly alter & modify the variation choreography to suit the age and ability of the individual dancer.
You must dance the variation confirmed at registration on 13th April.
Once competitors are registered for the day, our CDW Team will be escorting all competitors to & from the stage/backstage/warmup areas.
Attire required for CDS:
Any coloured leotard is welcomed for CDS.
No skirts allowed for class selections on 13th April.
Dancers are permitted to wear bun/hair decorations during the class & variation selections.
Dancers can choose to wear a stage costume or matching leotard + skirt for variation/finals selections on 14th April.
Please arrive with full stage hair/makeup for variation selections on 14th April.
For variation selections, flat shoes required for L1 & L2.
For variation selections, flat shoes or pointe shoes optional for L3 & L4 For class selections, only flat shoes required for all levels.
General CDS Rules:
There are 4 levels for CDS: L1 (8-10 yrs), L2 (11-12yrs), L3 (13-14yrs), L4 (15-19yrs).
Your level is determined by the age you are as of 13th April 2025 of CD Scholarships.
You do not require to train in any specific syllabus to enter.
It is the responsibility of the teachers to ensure the dancer is of a level to perform a classical repertoire variation.
CDS reserves the right to remove any candidate who doesn’t abide by the the rules and regulations of our event.
The decision of the guest judges is final and not influenced by Claudia Dean or the CDS faculty Entrants that accept permission of professional photography to be taken of them during the event may be used for social media and/or marketing purposes in the future.
The entry of parents and teachers into the studios and/or backstage areas is strictly prohibited.
Dancers must have their competitor number on display throughout the class selections on the 13th April.
Entries close 13th March 2025 5pm AEST. No late entries accepted.
SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS:
Awards/scholarships from affiliate schools are only given if the talent is met.
Scholarships & awards given by our affiliate schools/companies are to be organised with the schools/companies representative & not Claudia Dean World.
Awards & scholarships handed out by affiliate schools/companies are decided by the faculty of the affiliated schools/companies & not Claudia Dean World faculty.
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