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           2027 Beyond the Barre 

            BC Provincial Representative Competition

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 Dancers wishing to compete for a BC Provincial Representative position must enter exactly two solos.

This category is exclusively for dancers seeking provincial representation.

Please note : Dancers may not enter Jazz and Lyrical Jazz 

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ALL SOLOS COMPETING FOR BC PROVINCIAL REP MUST BE REGISTERED

IN THE DANCE SYNC SYSTEM

 

All Dancers running for Provincial Representative must attend masterclasses. Participation is mandatory and dancer will not be considered for Rep if they do not take the masterclasses. Once registration on Dance Sync Closes and all entries have been qualified notification will go out via email to register for masterclasses.

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Beyond the Barre reserves the right to eliminate the masterclass from the rep selection process due to uncontrolled events (such as war, labour stoppages, or extreme weather) that are not the fault of any party that make it difficult or impossible to carry out the masterclasses.

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Final 2027 BTB Program and Masterclass schedule will be sent to Studio Owners/Directors only​​

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Please read this information very carefully.

It has been taken directly from the PABC Syllabus 

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2027 Provincials will be held in Cranbrook : Dates : June 5-9/2027

for more Information please visit  https://www.bcprovincials.com​

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STAGE: 

Jazz: Dance technique based on isolation of the body and/or contraction release 

Lyrical Jazz: A Dance that is generally performed to slower tempos and interprets the intent of that piece of  music. This category MUST use soft jazz technique and style utilizing facial and body emotion to portray an idea, story, mood or feeling. 

Tap: Arms are complementary and coordinated to the footwork. The rhythm of percussion is articulated through the feet and the entire body. The emphasis is on the clarity and shading of sounds, whether they are regular rhythm or syncopated. No dubbing of tap sounds permitted in accompaniment. 

Theatrical Dance: Dance suitable for a stage or musical production, cabaret, a review, live theatre, etc. 
Contents must be predominately Dance, choreography should have a character base to it without straight line work; must be composed of a diversified vocabulary of steps and may utilize any Dance genre. Live voice is not permitted; lip-synching is permitted.

Song and Dance: A routine suited to stage production. Equal effort in dancing, live singing and acting will be an integral part of the overall performance. No recorded vocals are permitted. Song and Dance solos may be four (4) minutes in length. 

Hip Hop / Street Dance: A constantly evolving form of Dance that relies on individualism and personal style and emphasizes the expressive power of movement----should include but not be limited to choreography that incorporates a blend of contemporary funk and street style with jazz technique. May include moves such as gliding, popping, locking, waving, and utilize house, old school, and new school. May also include gymnastics/power moves or any series of tricks or stunts as long as music, costumes, and lyrics are age appropriate.

Acrobatic Dance: combines Dance technique with acrobatic elements to seamlessly blend the two 
mediums. Must be 50% Dance and 50% acrobatic movements. A simple prop may be used if integral to the Dance. Mats may not be used and will not be provided.

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• PLEASE NOTE : Stage participants can qualifying with EITHER a Traditional Jazz or Lyrical Jazz solo NOT BOTH. DANCERS  MUST choose their second solo from one of the following categories: Tap, Song and Dance, Theatrical Dance, Acrobatic Dance or Hip-Hop/Street Dance. 

 

Provincial Excellence

• All disciplines (PLEASE NOTE YOU CANNOT REGISTER FOR THIS LEVEL. SELECTIONS ARE AT THE SOLE DISCRECTION OF THE FDB ADJUDICATORS ONLY )

• Provincial Excellence class participants will attend the BC Provincial Festival 

• Classes, which will be held during provincial festival competition, and will require the performance of an Improvised Solo of 1.5 minutes (90 seconds) duration to be performed to music selected by the adjudicator and will be considered part of the adjudicators’ assessment when selecting the winner of each PABC Official 2023-2024 Syllabus Page 27 - Dance Division: Guidelines and Rules genre. Participants will additionally perform three (3) solos,

• One of which will be chosen by the adjudicator from current existing repertoire in their respective genre. Adjudicators will select the repertoire solos and information as to which solos are to be performed in any given year, and this information will be posted on the PABC website well before registration opens.

• Detailed information as to which solo/variation, which ballet, musical etc. the solos are taken from and which specific company version is to be used will be included, as well as information as to accessing the solos and music. Repertoire chosen will be readily accessible online. No exceptions to this rule will be permitted.

• The remaining two (2) solos will be the 2 solos registered and  performed at Beyond the  Barre 2027

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