38th Annual Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games
2024 Highland Dance Competition
Judge: Jennifer Ainsworth
Piper: TBD
Competition Organizer: Patricia Nuzzo
Email: highlanddance@tucsoncelticfestival.org
Cell #: 520-591-8257
Primary Registration: $8 per dance
Beginner Registration: $35.00*
Novice Registration: $35.00*
Intermediate Registration: $35.00*
Premier 7 & Under 12 Registration: $40.00*
Premier 12 & Over Registration: $40.00*
* All registrations will have an additional $5 eScotDance support added
All dancers will be able to collect their entrance at dancers Will Call.
Additionally, 1 accompanying guest admission will be included with the dancer's admission at Will Call.
Additional admissions may be purchased during online registration through Stride Events
Pre-Premier Workshop: $25.00
Premier Workshop: $35.00
Trophy Sponsorship: $20.00-$30.00 levels
Medal Set Sponsorship: $5.00-$15.00 levels
LOCATION:
Rillito Raceway Park
4502 N 1st Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85718
Competition:
Saturday, Nov 2, 2024
Gates Open at 8:00 AM
Registration at 9:00AM
Competition starts at 9:30AM
Pre-Premier Workshop immediately to follow completetion of competition 1 hour
- If attending please be ready in advance in dance clothes and water bottle available.
Premier Workshop with Judge:
Sunday, Nov 3, 2024
Gates Open at 8:00 AM
Workshop Begins at 9:00 AM
Premier: 2 Hours
Location: Highland Dance Stage
SPECIAL AWARDS
Terry Burke Solo Choreography Competition: This consists of a perpetual and keeper trophy in memory of Terry Burke who was fond of watching dancers just enjoy performing. Choreography music should be no more than 2 minutes in length and should be played via Bluetooth connection. Choreographies should make use of Highland Dance movements as a core; however, music and costuming may be creative and predominantly Scottish or Celtic in Nature.
Terry Burke Group Choreography Competition (n=2 or more dancers): This consists of a perpetual and keeper trophy in memory of Terry Burke who was fond of watching dancers just enjoy performing. Choreography music should be no more than 2 minutes in length and should be played via Bluetooth connection. Choreographies should make use of Highland Dance movements as a core; however, music and costuming may be creative and predominantly Scottish or Celtic in nature.
Chreography competition is open to all dancers with a valid ScotDance 2024 card.
Groups may consist of different categories and schools.
Jean and Phil Donnachie Premier Highest Aggregate Points: This is a perpetual and keeper trophy that is in memory of Jean and Phil Donnachie whom always strived for excellence.
Competition Rules
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Competition will be governed by RSOBHD and ScotDance USA rules.
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All dancers must have a valid SDUSA or Scotdance registration number to enter. A valid 2024 card is required to compete and receive awards.
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Dancers without a valid 2024 registration card will not be allowed to compete.
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Pre-Premier cards will be collected at registration
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Change in classification must be received by Oct 26, 2024.
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This is a non-refundable entry.
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Organizers reserve the right to cancel, split or combine, add events or makes changes within the RSOBHD rules.
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Dancers who are last to enter will be the first to dance, and when applicable the dancer will fill in for a reel.
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All competitors are expected to comply with ScotDance USA Code of Ethics.
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Any dancer causing delay will forfeit entry in any event.
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Any attempt to approach a judge or piper on behalf of a competitor may result in disqualification.
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Dancers must be in competition dress to accept all awards.
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Decisions of the judge are final. Protests must be made in writing and submitted to the Executive Secretary with a fee of $5.00 before the end of the competition. Fee will be returned if protest is sustained.
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All dances count toward aggregate trophies except for special challenge dances. Aggregate trophy is awarded to the dancer in their class and age category with the highest points.
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Pre-Premier dancers will receive medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places and ribbons for 4th, 5th, and 6th places. Aggregate trophies will be awarded based on age group and category.
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Premier age groups will be based on total number of registrations.
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Oldest Premier class will receive cash awards and ribbons. All other Priemere Groups will recieve medals and ribbons.
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Competitor numbers will be issed at registration.
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Primary PDB and PDB & HC will be first to dance Primary Fling and Sword will be danced in sequence following Beginner Fling and Sword. Primary Awards will take place befoe the lunch break.
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Pre-paid admission tickets can be purchssed online sand presented at the gate.
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Judges who conduct teaching or coaching classes, seminars, and any other forms of tuition (eg. by video conferencing), may not adjudicte any competitor who has attended any of these classes, for a period of three months after the last class, workshop, or any other form of tuition that competitor has attended.
Photographs and videos taken by parents/friends must be limited to your own dancer unless you are given permission from the dancer’s parent/legal guardian.
**No field entries allowed except for the workshop**
Privacy Disclosure Statement: Personal Data (PII) is collected from the competition entry form and owned by the Tucson Celtic Festival Assocaition (TCFA) for the perpose of performing our duties within RSOBHD and ScotDance USA guidlines. All data is recorded in electronic format (Excel and Highland Scrutineer) and retained for a period of one (1) year at which time electronic records will be deleted. Competition results may be posted on ScotDance Western Region websites.
*All times and locations are subject to change.
Teacher Admission if free. Contact Trish Nuzzo to be put on the Will-Call list.
Please consider contributing to the cost of medals and/or trophies and guarantee the sucess of the event. Please consider making a donation in any amount or a donation to sponsor a trophy or medals. Thank you for helping make this competition a huge success and a great day for our dancers!
If you would like to make a donation directly to the Festival it will be greatly appreciated and will help share the fun and culture with our community! Please contact us at tucsoncelt1@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Go raibh maith agat!
(Thank you)