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Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games

2024 Highland Dance Competition

 

Judge and Workshop Instructor: TDB

 

Competition Organizer: Patricia Nuzzo

Email: highlanddance@tucsoncelticfestival.org

Cell #: 520-591-8257

 

Trophy Sponsorship: $35.00

Medal Set Sponsorship: $15.00

 

LOCATION:

Rillito Raceway Park

4502 N 1st Ave.

Tucson, AZ 85718

 

Competition:

Saturday, Nov 1, 2024

Gates Open at 8:00 AM

Registration at 9:00AM

Competition starts at 9:30AM

Pre-Premier workshop to follow competition

Pre-Premier Workshop: 1 Hour

 

Premier Workshop with Judge:

Sunday, Nov 3, 2024

Gates Open at 8:00 AM

Workshop Begins at 9:00 AM

Premier: 1.5 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 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.

Terry Burke Group Choreography Competition: This consists of a perpetual and keeper trophy in memory of Terry Burke who was fond of watching dancers just 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.

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

  • Competition will be governed by RSOBHD and ScotDance USA rules.

  • All dancers must have a valid SDUSA or Scotdance registration number to enter. A valid 2024 card is required to receive awards. 

  • Dancers without a valid 2024 registration card will not be allowed to compete. 

  • Pre-Premier cards will be collected at registration

  • Change in classification must be received by Oct 26, 2024. 

  • This is a non-refundable entry. 

  • Organizers reserve the right to cancel, split or combine, add events or makes changes within the RSOBHD rules. 

  • Dancers who are last to enter will be the first to dance, and when applicable the dancer will fill in for a reel. 

  • All competitors are expected to comply with ScotDance USA Code of  Ethics. 

  • Any dancer causing delay will forfeit entry in any event. 

  • Any attempt to approach a judge or piper on behalf of a competitor may result in disqualification. 

  • Dancers must be in competition dress to accept all awards. 

  • 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. 

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • Premier age groups will be based on total number of registrations. 

  • Oldest Premier class will receive cash awards and ribbons. All other Priemere Groups will recieve medals and ribbons.

  • Aggregate trophies are based on the number of dancers and age groups.

  • Competitor numbers will be issed at registration.

  • 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.

  • Competitor and pre-paid admission tickets can be purchssed online sand presented at the gate.  

  • 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.

 

  • Terry Burke Memorial Choreography Trophy is open to Premier dancers in both solo and group.

  • Special choreography music must be Celtic in nature and no more than 3 minutes long. Music must be able to be played using a bluetooth connection.

  • The Jean and Phil Donnachie Memorial Trophy is a perpetual trophy awarded to the Premier dancer who has earned the most aggregate points.  Less than six premier dancers within an age group will require a dance off for the trophy.

  • Most Promising Dancer will be awarded in the Beginner, Novice, and Intermediate categories. These cash awards will be judges choice.

  • Competitor numbers will be issued at registration. 

 

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.

 

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!

 

2024 Highland Dance Competition & Workshop Registration