PHYLLIS BEDELLS BURSARY SUPPORTED BY THE MARY KIPPS BEQUEST SUNDAY 28 MARCH 2021
GENERAL INFORMATION
Named in honour of Phyllis Bedells, a founder member and Vice-President of the RAD, this bursary is awarded to young dancers under 17 years of age who have passed the RAD Intermediate Examination and Advanced 1 Examination (Advanced 1 with Distinction) but have not taken their Advanced 2 exam. This bursary is awarded annually and has a value of up to £1,000, to be used to further the winner's training. Payment can be offset against existing tuition fees or against material and equipment.
Recognising the huge importance of nurturing and providing opportunities for creativity in young dancers, the format of the Phyllis Bedells Bursary was updated in 2015. In addition to a ballet class and a Classical solo, candidates will also present a Dancer’s Own solo. This continues the thread begun with the ‘Dancer’s Own’ being introduced to the Genée in 2012.
The Dancer’s Own section allows candidates to perform their own choreography, or one designed by their teacher or a peer, that must be 1.00–1.30 minutes in duration. Female dancers must be en pointe. A choreographic award will also be presented to recognise the best of the Dancer’s Own choreography. We are delighted to confirm a monetary prize of £250 for the Choreographic Award thanks to a bequest from the estate of the late Dr Ivor Guest.
The Choreographic Award will be announced alongside the Phyllis Bedells Bursary recipient/s.
RULES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
Entry Requirements Applicants must fulfil the following by the closing date: Be current members of the Royal Academy of Dance Be of non-professional status Have passed the Royal Academy of Dance Intermediate Examination and Advanced 1 Examination (Advanced 1 with Distinction) The required result must have been awarded by 8 March 2021 Be under 17 years of age on 8 March 2021 Have not taken the Academy’s Advanced 2 Examination. PROGRAMME
The Bursary will take place on Sunday 28 March 2021 at the Royal Academy of Dance headquarters, 36 Battersea Square, London, SW11 3RA, in front of a small audience (government guidelines permitting) and a panel of two judges. It will consist of a non-syllabus class at Advanced 1 level. Candidates must complete all sections of the assessed class in order to progress to the variations. The class will be followed by the performance of Dancer’s Own and one Classical Repertoire variation for both female and male students. The non-syllabus classical class will be set by the Artistic Director of the Royal Academy of Dance, Gerard Charles who will not be a member of the Judging Panel. Mr. Charles will also teach the warm up class that takes place before the Bursary class.
APPLICATION AND FEE
All entries must be made using the online application form. The fee of £80.00 must be paid at the time of application. All applications must be received by the closing date (8 March 2021). Applicants who have taken the required examination but are still waiting for their result may apply provided that all other entry requirements are met. Applicants must advise by 8 March 2021 whether they are eligible to enter. Candidates who have not achieved the required examination result by 8 March will be refunded their entry fee. A short biography, of not more than 60 words, must be included with the application. Please include details of specific teachers or coaches who have been influential in your training if you feel this is appropriate to your biography. Students may re-apply for the Bursary as many times as they wish, provided the entry requirements are met.
TIMETABLE
The timetable for the day will be confirmed after the closing date and timing will depend on the number of entries (we will only be able to accept a maximum number of 15 entries due to current COVID restrictions) for the Bursary. Please keep the whole of Sunday 28 March 2021 free. Candidates will be notified of their placing call timetable details after the closing date. Teachers/coaches will not be required to attend the placing call.
CLASSICAL REPERTOIRE VARIATIONS
Candidates should choose one of the following Music reference links on YouTube Repertoire Variations Provided for information only and not recommended as sources or tempi. The time listed indicates the starting point of the variation.
Female Variations
Sleeping Beauty – Prologue - First Fairy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8kj260hvCk (Crystal Fountain) (Variation Candite, 2/4 time signature, B 00.14 - 01.27 flat major) Sleeping Beauty - Act III No.2 - Variation IV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF7to1qIGJs ‘Diamant’ 0.00 – 0.54 (Diamond Fairy) (2/4 Vivace time signature, G major) Coppélia - Act I - Swanilda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zn1bxP9pSfA (Theme Slave Varie 3rd Variation) (2/4 time signature, A 02:10 - 03.00 major) Additional variation choice this year Swan Lake - Pas de Trois - First Female Variation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrXkp-SjMdc (Allegro Semplice) (2/4 E flat Major) 00:00 – 01:40
Male Variations
Giselle - Act 1 - Peasant Pas de Deux https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4urOHOSP_M First Male Variation (2/4 Allegretto time signature, 00:00- 00:59 D Major) Giselle - Act I - Peasant Pas de Deux https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NPVAxfOxaM Second Male Variation (6/8 time signature, E 0:00 – 1:09 Major)
Pianists Candidates may be accompanied by their own pianist for their Classical Repertoire variations and they should be available for the placing call and performance. Alternatively, candidates may choose to be accompanied by the allocated RAD pianist.
DANCER’S OWN VARIATION
Guidelines for Choreographer Candidates should present a variation (performed in pointe shoes with ribbons for females) between 1.00 - 1.30 minutes in duration choreographed for them by themselves, their teacher or a peer to a piece of music of their choice. Dances for female candidates must include pointe work. The choreography should not make any reference to characters, storylines or films that are still in copyright e.g. Harry Potter, Billy Elliot, Avatar, etc., unless written proof of permission from the copyright owner of the story or underlying work can be provided in advance. Variations must not start in silence. Candidates may wear a simple costume and/or use hand-held props if appropriate; however no scenery or masks may be used. The candidate’s costume must not make any reference to characters from films or musicals that are still in copyright e.g. Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang etc.
Guidelines for Music The music: Should be between 1.00 - 1.30 minutes duration. Taken from a recording which has been purchased legitimately or recorded for and licensed to the candidate. If desired, be an original composition by the student or teacher or the result of collaboration. There should be no “internal” cuts to the music as this will likely constitute an infringement of copyright. We discourage fading out the music at the end of the solo. (Remember it is easy to fade out music, but you cannot fade yourself out from the stage). You may choose any kind of music; however, if your music contains lyrics, these must not include any offensive material (i.e. sexist, racist or in other ways defamatory). Candidates are required to email ONE copy of their finalised music (with any cuts or fades already edited) to Maria O’Connor ([email protected]) by the closing date Monday 8 March. The music must be in mp3 format ONLY. No other file formats will be accepted. No alterations to this music will be accepted after 8 March.
DRESS CODE
Class The Academy’s recommended Vocational Graded Examination uniform. For class, females should wear soft pointe shoes. Pointe shoes with ribbons are required for the pointe work section of the class for females. No jewellery is permitted, except for small stud earrings for females. Males should wear a leotard, tights or a unitard and flat ballet shoes.
Classical Repertoire Variations The costume is the candidates’ choice, but should be appropriate to the variation and a head-dress may be worn; alternatively, a leotard with tutu or appropriate skirt of any matching colour may be worn for females. Pointe shoes with ribbons must be worn.
Dancer’s Own Candidates may wear a simple costume and/or use hand-held props if appropriate; however no scenery or masks may be used. The candidate’s costume must not make any reference to characters from films or musicals that are still in copyright.
OUTCOME AND AWARD
The Judging Panel will assess the class and the variations. The decision of the Judging Panel is final. The Phyllis Bedells Bursary is supported by The Mary Kipps bequest. The Bursary is held annually and has a value of £1,000. The £1,000 is to be used to further the winner’s training. Payment of the Bursary can be offset against existing tuition fees where the winner may be studying, or against material/equipment needed for the winner to continue their training. In all cases evidence of prior payment or purchases or provision of tuition must be forwarded. The Bursary will normally be awarded to a single candidate. The Academy reserves the right to withhold the Bursary if the required standard is not met. The Bursary winner must commence further study within 12 months of the date of the award. This time limit can only be extended at the Academy’s discretion, and any funds not used within two years of the date of the Award will be forfeited. Students who do not follow these rules and regulations of entry may be disqualified. The Academy reserves the right to alter the Bursary Rules and Conditions of Entry at any time and without prior notice.
Criteria for Judging – Class and Variations Candidates will be judged throughout the Class and Variations on their ability to show the following interrelated elements, all of which make up the complete dancer:
Technique incorporating correct posture and weight placement, co-ordination, control, line, spatial awareness and dynamic values.
In pointe work, female students will be judged on their ability to perform a varied range of movements with strength and ease.
In allegro, male students will be judged on their ability to perform varied levels of elevation with agility and ease.
Music incorporating correct timing, response to rhythm, phrasing, dynamics and atmosphere.
Performance incorporating expression, interpretation, communication and projection.
Criteria for Judging – Dancer’s Own Choreographic Award This will provide an important step in the development of young dancers, with the opportunity for candidates to experience the artistic freedom to produce and perform their own creation to their own choice of music. It will also promote and reward choreography as a distinct part of the creative process. The recipient of this award is the choreographer who, in the opinion of the judges, demonstrates the highest standard of choreography within the variation.
The choreography will be assessed on the following elements: • Structure • Dynamics of movement • Use of space • Depiction of theme or story • Use of music/sound.
TICKETS
Because of limited capacity dictated by current UK Government guidelines, each candidate may purchase one ticket at £18.50 (including VAT). Should we be allowed to have a larger audience, we will notify candidates immediately and they will have first come access to additional tickets.
Further information regarding the purchase of tickets will be sent to successful candidates after the closing date of 8th March.
Terms and Conditions – Phyllis Bedells Bursary (Please keep a copy for your reference)
1. Applications
a) Applications are made online via Eventbrite using a debit/credit card to generate a unique order number. Payment will be processed automatically at the time of application. If payment fails, your application will not be completed and you will receive immediate notification. b) Automatic acknowledgement of your application will be sent via email to the email address entered for the ‘buyer’. Please keep this email to quote the unique order number if you need to contact the Student Activities Team. Written confirmation of your place will be sent within ten (10) working days of the closing date. c) You are advised not to book travel or accommodation until you have received final confirmation of a place after the closing date. d) Bookings are not transferable to another activity or participant.
2. Cancellation of the Phyllis Bedells Bursary a) The Phyllis Bedells Bursary may be cancelled by the RAD if it fails to attract a viable number of applicants. In such circumstances, full refunds will be made. b) If the Phyllis Bedells Bursary is cancelled due to the sickness of the teacher, a health epidemic, pandemic, infectious disease or any other unforeseen event, then we will try to reschedule the Bursary. This may be on a different day and time from when originally scheduled. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled date and are in touch within the timeframe communicated, a full refund will be made. After the deadline, refunds will be subject to the conditions in point 3. c) If the RAD is unable to reschedule the activity, full refunds will be made.
3. Withdrawals and Refunds 3.1. Tuition fees Participants who withdraw will have their tuition fees refunded, subject to the clauses below: a) Withdrawal notification received before the final closing date will incur a 10% administration charge. b) Withdrawals on the closing date and up to 6 working days prior to the activity will incur a 50% administration charge, unless a medical certificate is produced. c) There will be no refund for withdrawals made during the 5 working days prior to the activity, unless a medical certificate is produced in which case the applicant will have their tuition fees refunded less a 10% administration charge. d) Once the Bursary has commenced, there will be no refunds for withdrawals. Reasons for withdrawals can include injury/illness, homesickness, personal or family reasons inter alia.
3.2. Notice of withdrawal Notification of withdrawal must be emailed or addressed to the Student Activities Team, RAD headquarters, 36 Battersea Square, London SW11 3RA at [email protected] after which acknowledgement will be issued. Refunds will be based on the date of receipt of withdrawal notification. Date of receipt will be that on which the email is received by the team. The Student Activities Team takes no responsibility for non-receipt of email or postage notifications.
4. Insurance Applicants are advised to consider taking out insurance against withdrawal due to injury/illness or requiring medical treatment or hospitalisation; or due to personal or family reasons which might prevent them completing the course. Applicants with an existing injury attend the Bursary at their own risk.
5. Waiver Physical contact may be necessary by members of the teaching faculty. If you would like to discuss this matter please contact the Student Activities Team.
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7. Code of Conduct and Student Guidelines All participants will be sent a Code of Conduct and Student Guidelines with their confirmation details. Failure to observe the Code of Conduct and Student Guidelines may result in participants being asked to leave. The Academy reserves the right, at its discretion, to refuse admission to any participant prior to, or during the event. In this instance no refund will be given.
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