SCHOOLS INFORMATION PACK 2019 - Bring it On Dance
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Bring it ON DANCE SCHOOLS INFORMATION PACK 2019 Bring it On Dance brought to you by Logos Productions Pty ltd | www.bringitondance.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS. 4-5 INTRODUCTION VISION OF BRING IT ON DANCE WHAT IS BRING IT ON HOW IT WORKS 6-7 SCHOOL REGISTRATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS REGISTRATION FEES HOW TO REGISTER ROLE OF TEACHERS SCHEDULE AND IMPORTANT DATES 8-9 MENTORING PROGRAM ROLE OF A MENTOR MEET OUR MENTORS 10 - 11 EVENT DAY INFORMATION EVENT DAY CONDITIONS EVENT TICKETS EVENT PROMO VIDEO’S 12 - 13 QUALIFYING FOR THE FINALS WILDCARD ENTRIES 14 - 15 JUDGING CRITERIA “LOVE WHAT YOU DO...YOU’VE EMPOWERED AND INSPIRED MY SON. DANCE WAS JUST A 16 - 17 COMPETITION RULES HOBBY UNTIL LAST NIGHT. LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR.” Parent of Bring it On Dance Student, Sydney 2018 / 2 / / 3 /
VISION OF The vision and mission of Bring it On Dance is all about “Empowering Youth”. We are a dance competition that endevours to bring out the BRING IT ON creativity in our youth and inspire them to dream big. DANCE. WHAT IS Bring it on is a high energy dance event for secondary school students. The competition is primarily hip-hop focused however BRING IT ON. is completely open to student creativity expressed trough their dance routine, costumes and music. All schools have five minutes to perform an original routine created by the students themselves infront thousands of people cheering them on. Since starting this competition in 2003, we have been effective in our mission to empower our youth. Our competition is combined HOW IT WORKS with a mentoring and leadership program that helps the students through their journey to the main event. Throughout the journey, our 1. Registration - School representative’s must complete School mentors role is to help guide and instil in each student leadership registration on the Bring it On Dance website and settle qualities and a ‘bring it on’ attitude towards challenges they may registration fee’s prior to the due date. face in life. The mentoring and leadership program has helped to set us apart from other competitions and is the driving force behind the 2. Mentoring Program - Registered Schools are appointed one of positive environment we foster at all of our events. our mentors who will convey the positive messages of the Bring it On competition, encourage and help support the students and teachers through the process. 3. Promo Video’s - As part of the preparation for the heats, we require every school to submit a short promo video encouraging EMPOWERING support for their team. THE YOUTH 4. Heats - All schools battle it out in the heats with the top teams qualifying for the Grand Final. Live polling at the heats allows TO BE the crowd to also vote in their favourite school to the final. GLOBAL 5. Wildcard Can Appeal - Schools have 1 week following the heats LEADERS. to collect cans of food for charity. The two schools that collect the most cans join the grand final. 6. Grand Final - An electrifying event where the qualifying schools battle it out for the champions title. Prizes are awarded to the BRING IT ON schools who place 1st, 2nd & 3rd. / 4 / / 5 /
Impor tant Dates SCHOOL SCHEDULE & TIMELINE School Registration Form Due To be submitted online at bringitondance.com REGISTRATION CLOSES MENTORING PROGRAM BEGINS Student Registration Forms Due 2 weeks following registration closure To be submitted online at bringitondance.com SCHOOL ROLE OF TEACHERS REGISTRATION. Registration Fee’s Due All schools are required to appoint at least one Immediately following student registration supervising teacher and we encourage all schools to Payment options provided on schoo invoice. appoint at least two team leaders from their group. Impor tant information for schools and teachers. The team leaders will be responsible for getting the group back to class on time after practice and School Promotional Video Due keeping premises tidy after use. 3 We e ks p r i o r to H e a t s ENTRY REQUIREMENTS REGISTRATION FEES Video files to be submitted via School Hightail link. Each school will also be appointed a Bring it On To be eligible to participate in Bring it On Dance Registration fees are $25 per student in each team, or mentor to support the key leaders, ensuring they competitions, groups must be registered under a school $30 per student with a Bring it On T-shirt. All registration are applying effective leadership techniques which Performance Music Due and have no less than 20 members in a team, with the fees must be paid by the deadline to secure a position in should reduce the teachers’ workload in managing 2 We e ks p r i o r to H e a t s maximum number of members being 100. the competition. All fees are non-refundable. the group. We ask schools to understand that all MP3 file to be submitted via School Hightail link. mentors are volunteers and as such, their visits to All teams must be registered under a school, Bring it HOW TO REGISTER your school is subject to their availability. On will not accept registrations from individual groups. School VIP Ticket RSVP Due Permission must be given by the appropriate school Teachers or School representatives can complete The Bring it On School Liaison will have the sole 1 We e k p r i o r to H e a t s authorities in order for a school to participate in Bring registration online at www.bringitondance.com. responsibility of passing on information about the Attendee details for ticket collection on event day. it On Dance. Registrations are limited to 15 schools per heat and events with teachers, not via mentors. The mentors entry will be granted in the order that registrations are have the responsibility of ensuring each Bring It On We encourage all schools to organise their group as soon received. Schools that register after the cut-off date will team adheres to competition regulations. BRING IT ON HEATS as possible. The faster they move the more time available be put on a waiting list and notified on a per case basis. for practice. During school terms, it is recommended Please keep in mind that Bring it On will stand that teams utilise their lunch times and keep after important dates, heat allocations and specific event behind any decisions made by school authorities school practices to a minimum. details will be provided to registered schools as early in regarding any individuals or groups disobeying the year as possible. school rules and regulations. / 6 / / 7 /
MENTORING PROGRAM. MEET OUR MENTORS. The Bring it On Dance Mentoring Program is an integral part of our vision and mission to “Empower Youth”. We believe that this can be done through positive role modelling and imparting important leadership qualities to the students. The Mentors are volunteers who have a passion for the youth and have a desire to bring out the best in them. ROLE OF A BRING IT ON SCHOOL Each school in the competition is allocated a mentor to help support the students through the process. The role of the mentor is to convey the positive messages of the Bring it On, impart onto the students the value of their identity, help bring the leader out of students and get them working as a team. School Mentor’s will develop a rapport with the student group participating in Bring it On Dance, ensuring that BRING IT ON DANCE a safe learning environment is established within the SYDNEY MENTORS 2018 team. The mentors also work closely with the supervising teacher to help ensure that students partaking in Bring It On meet all the requirements expected of them. “BRING IT ON ALLOWED ME TO PARTICIPATE IN Our mentors are all volunteers that share a passion for THINGS THAT WERE OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE, helping youth and freely give their time. A large number are former Bring it On Dance students that have a real FROM LEADING TO DANCING... IT WAS ONE OF desire to give back. They have experienced Bring it On THE BEST EXPERIENCES OF MY LIFE. IT WOULD for themselves and have a unique understanding of BE AN ABSOLUTE PLEASURE TO MENTOR THE what the students go through. All official Bring it On NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS.” Mentors are mandated to have a Working with Children Check clearance before they can go into any school and Kopu Tairi, Former Bring it On Student 2018 participate in the mentoring program. / 8 / / 9 /
EVENT DAY INFORMATION EVENT TICKETS ? Tickets to all Bring it On events will be made available for purchase on the Bring it On Dance Website. In an attempt to make tickets more affordable there will be ‘Early Bird’ ticket discount codes available. We encourage all EVENT DAY • On arrival a Bring it On team member will do a Roll call for each Schools to take advantage of the early bird specials with their performing school group, all students that are registered will unique code. Teachers will be notified by email with the dates CONDITIONS. receive a coloured wrist band and be led in to the stadium seated and details of when these specials are available. and ready for rehearsal. • Each school will have one opportunity to rehearse on stage on SCHOOL VIP TICKETS Bring it On event dates, the day of the event. Schools will have no more than 7 minutes on EVENT PROMO stage. Bring it On invites School Principles to be our guest at the venues and important • Each school will be given 10 minutes in the Dressing Room. We competition. This is limited to 2 people (Principle + 1) in the VIDEOS information will be provided relevant heat or Grand Final. RSVP is essential and attendee to teachers after registration encourage student performers to get dressed into their costumes details will be requested closer to the day of the event. is complete. for their performance on arrival. As part of the preparation for Bring it On • If any dance moves or costumes are deemed unsafe or inappropriate Supervising teachers will not need to purchase a ticket. We events, we require every school to submit The following is a general during rehearsal, schools will be notified. Dance moves or clothing permit a ratio of 1 teacher per 15 registered students in a group. or upload a short promotional video. Teams outline of what Schools can in question must be modified or penalties will apply. To avoid this, Additional teachers will need to pay for a ticket to watch the that submit a video will earn 10 points ensure music is submitted in the correct format and on time and show. towards their school score on the night. The expect on Event Day. all clothing and dance moves are reviewed by a Bring it On Mentor promotional video we ask for is only a simple video promoting the relevant Bring it On prior to rehearsals. SCHOOL SUPPORTER WINNERS group, encouraging as many spectators to • All school performer groups must have teacher supervision for the attend the competition in support of their day of the event. For each event, only the School that generates the most support team. • We strongly encourage all performers to prepare by eating 2-3 hours by selling the most online tickets will win an allocated reserved before the event starts, have a large bottle of water and energy seating area with priority entrance for their supporters. There snacks on event day. Bring it On cannot take any responsibility for is no allocated seating at our events, so it is otherwise first in students being dehydrated or injured on event day. best dressed. / 10 / / 11 /
QUALIFYING FOR THE FINALS For schools to qualify for the finals they must be placed either first, second or third in their heat. All schools are scored by the judges on the day of the competition and the top three schools are announced at the end of the event. Schools that advance through to the Bring it On Grand Final will have the opportunity to compete for prizes for WILDCARD CAN APPEAL first, second and third place winners. The wildcard can appeal is an initiative that we’re very proud of at Bring it On. The can appeal came about when local churches and charities that provided donated foods for needy families and individuals in the community were running low on donations. We saw this as a good opportunity to enhance the wildcard concept in the competitions and would also be of benefit to the students in WILD CARD WILD CARD knowing that they were participating for a good cause and giving ENTRY 1 back to their community by collecting cans of food. ENTRY 2 HOW IT WORKS After each Bring it On Heat, school’s that did not qualify for the finals from PEOPLE’S CHOICE - AUDIENCE LIVE either the judges scores or audience live polling, still have the opportunity to Schools who do not place in their heat still have an opportunity earn the last two wildcard entries. Schools that want to compete are required to go through to the finals as the peoples choice. Live at each to collect as many food cans for donation as possible over a one week period. All heat, the audience will have the opportunity to vote for any cans are collected and counted by the Salvation Army and the two schools that of the schools that fail to qualify from the judges score cards. have the most cans secure their place in the Grand Final. After the winners are announced, the audience will have Every year we are blown away by the enthusiasm, generosity and huge support limited time to place their votes for schools not in the top that the students are able to collect for a great cause. three via a smart phone app. The school with the most votes will be announced live at the event. It is important to bring a big supporter base to your heat to ensure you have the best chance to get a wild card spot should “ALL FOOD ITEMS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO you not make the top three in your heat. Should your school PEOPLE WHO COME INTO OUR SERVICES qualify for the finals by placing in the top 3 schools in your LOOKING FOR A HELP AND A HANDUP IN heat, supporters can then use their phones to vote for any other THE LOCAL AREAS TO THE SCHOOLS.” school that they feel is deserving of their vote on the night. Team Leader, The Salvation Army / 12 / / 13 /
BRING IT ON DANCE Judging Criteria JUDGING CRITERIA Bring It On is a competition that aims to draw out Event Organisers have discussed Judging Criteria with creativity and talent within students, therefore Judging various judges and high-profile dancers, to determine Criteria is based on lifting those standards from year to a reasonable guideline is set for judges. The Judges’ Judges are selected from various dance companies and studios and are fully briefed year while at the same time maintaining consistency. decisions at the events are final. before every Bring it On event. Should there be a conflict of interest between a school and the judges, efforts will be made to find replacement judges. Guest judges may also appear at all the events. Judging Criteria: Score Music /5 Originality, choice of songs mix well together. Costume and Presentation / 10 Originality and effectiveness of costume, general presentation of the group. Difficulty How difficult the choreography is, marks awarded for particular moves that require a high / 10 level of skill. Synchronisation + Team Work How tight the group is working throughout every section of the dance. How well the team / 15 makes use of the number of performers that they have on stage. X Factor / 20 Level of group personality/ pizzaz throughout the performance, crowd response. Creativity, Choreography and Formations Originality, links between sections, flow of choreography, effectiveness, musicality ie. / 20 complimentary to the beat of the music, use of different formations. Overall Performance The general overall look, execution, attitude, and energy of the group throughout the / 20 performance. Final Score / 100 Promotional Video Bonus 10 / 14 / / 15 /
COMPETITION 3: Student Performers. RULES 1. Registered schools may have a maximum of 100 understand that any offensive behaviour deemed by performers in a dance group. To be eligible to enter Bring it On Dance officials could lead to their team’s schools must have no less than 20 performers. disqualification from the competition. 2. All performers must be full time students and be on 5. A ratio of one teacher / staff helper per 15 registered Please ensure that you are familiar with the following Bring it On Dance competition rules. If you have any queries about any rules or conditions, please email the School Liaison at schools@bringitondance.com. a school roll at the time of the competition. performers must accompany School Bring it On Dance teams to the competition. One of these Bring It On Dance is an alcohol and drug free event and is proud to be smoke-free. 3. Only registered students are counted as performers helpers must be the supervising teacher, unless and only registered students may appear on stage otherwise arranged. Additional helpers must be at any time during the performance. negotiated with Bring it On Dance before any 4. All students agree to conduct themselves politely agreement is reached. 1: Registration. and in accordance with Bring it On Dance values and 1. To confirm registration in a Bring it On Dance 1.1 Combined Schools competition, school representatives must complete the registration form on the Bring it On Dance 1. Schools may combine with one other school if 4: Performance: Dance and Music website and must upload a completed and signed numbers do not reach the minimum for registration, Principle Consent Form. provided the combined number does not exceed 1. Total performance time for each school must be no 4.2 Music the maximum number of 100 participants. Bring it longer than 5 Minutes. Time will start when groups 2. By completing the registration and signing the 1. Explicit lyrics are strictly prohibited for use in any On Dance must be informed if schools would like to are ready on stage. Performances that exceed the Principle consent form, schools are accepting all music compilation. Music with negative messaging combine with another. time limit will incur a point deduction of 1 point for rules and conditions set by Bring it On Dance as well and/or inappropriate connotations is also prohibited. as stadium management at event venues. every 15 seconds over 5 Minutes. 2. Combining schools must have the necessary This means clearly, that absolutely no swearing, 3. Registrations to Bring it On Dance are limited to permission from both school authorities. Bring it 4.1 Dance or explicit language should be heard in any music 15 schools per heat and entry will be granted in On Dance will not accept individual groups formed submissions. the order that registrations are received. Schools outside of a school setting. 1. Dance routines must be clean and have no 2. School performance music must be submitted in registering after the cut-off date will be put on a explicit dance moves. School mentors will screen 3. Team leaders for a combined schools must ensure all MP3 file format via a hightail link that will be made waiting list and notified of entry only on a per case performances and advise schools on dance moves participants have verified identification to indicate available for teachers and is not to be passed on basis. that must be changed at their discretion. students from both schools are enrolled full time via mentors. CD’s, USB’s or emailed files will not be 4. Only one competitive entry per school is permitted into the named schools. 2. The use of any outside choreographer is strictly accepted. to enter a Bring it On Dance competition. prohibited and each routine must only be 4. Combined schools will be announced as a combined 3. Music must be submitted prior to the due date 5. Bring it On Dance reserves the right to cancel any choreographed by students. Bring it on Dance school at any Bring it On Dance event, with both which is 2 weeks prior to any Bring it On Dance of the competitions prior to the cut off date of encourages creativity from students within teams schools being named. Bring it On Dance will not event in order to allow proper screening time. Any registrations for whatever reason. If competitions and schools. Teacher assistance in learning routines allow pseudonyms to be taken in place of school delayed submissions will incur a 5 point deduction are cancelled, registration fees will be refunded. is permitted – however all choreography must be name’s. for every day that it is late. 6. Bring it On Dance reserves the right to change or by students. School mentors will work closely with modify event dates and venues at it’s own discretion. schools to monitor this strictly. 4. For any school that has failed to meet Bring it On Dance music requirements, that is, explicit 3. Any offensive dance moves, choreography, on stage language has not been omitted or it is too long, will behaviour and/or performance material that is seen be contacted and advised of changes which need to 2: Registration Fees. as a direct violation of the rules, messages or key be made. Changes to the mix must be done within values of Bring it On Dance will incur the following 48 hours of being advised by Bring it On Dance to penalty: 1. Registration fee’s are $25 per student or $30 per 3. Any late payments of fees could result in the avoid further point deductions. student with a Bring it on Dance T-shirt cancellation of groups or individual students unless a. Music will be immediately stopped and the 5. Absolutely no media or music will be accepted on a prior arrangement is made. performers will be directed to leave the stage. 2. Registration fee’s are payable by schools prior to the day of Bring it On Dance events. the due date provided and are non-refundable. This 4. Arrangements will be made with teachers of a. The school will be disqualified from the includes students dropping out of the Bring it On registered schools regarding the distribution and competition and judges will be directed to Dance team. delivery of any Bring it On Dance T-shirts ordered. disregard the entire performance. / 16 / / 17 /
5: Costumes, Props, Equipment and Stage Conditions. 7: Filming and Media 5.1 Costumes 5.3 Stage Conditions 1. Bring it On Dance reserves the right to film all 4. Bring it On Dance reserves the right to refuse any performances at any Bring it On Dance event. This other filming of the events, whether it be by school 1. School performing groups must wear appropriate 1. The stage will be set up in a front on, ‘theatre style’ means every performance has the opportunity to be or from the general public. Event coordinators will clothing, refrain from showing too much flesh and stage of dimensions to be confirmed per event. Stair captured on film by any Bring it On Dance official take all efforts to ensure public filming of school remove any piece of clothing that will result in access points will be available on either side. film and media crews. performances does not occur. injury or indecent exposure during performances. 2. Performers must abide by the following conditions: School mentors will advise to their discretion on 2. Each school and student by signing the Bring it 5. For any issues or for more details on Bring it On appropriate clothing for performances. Uniforms not a. Performers must enter and exit the stage On Dance registration forms, provides consent Dance film and Media policy, please email the approved by mentors run the risk of point penalties using the designated stairs. for images and footage captured at events and/ School Liaison at schools@bringitondance.com to being incurred at rehearsals. or practices to be used in various media forms to discuss further. a. Performances must not jump onto the stage promote Bring It On Dance events at the discretion Bring it On Dance is a family show and consideration at any time. of event organisers. must be made for the younger children attending a. Performances must not jump off the stage in the events. 3. Bring it On Dance is the sole owner of all video and any way. This includes doing flips off stage. photography taken by the Bring it On Dance team 5.2 Props and Equipment a. Students must respect the stage and leave or hired film and media personnel at any events and it in an acceptable condition for the next practices. 1. A list of props and equipment needed for any school school. performance must be emailed to the School Liaison at schools@bringitondance.com at least 2 weeks 2. Violation of any of the Bring it On Dance stage prior to any Bring it On Dance event. rules and conditions will either result in points being deducted from final scores or teams being 2. The props and equipment list must be approved disqualified from the competition. and/or advised of any changes at the complete discretion of Bring it On Dance. 3. Schools and students who violate these conditions, do so at their own risk. Bring it On Dance will 3. The following items are strictly prohibited for use in any performance: not be held liable for any injuries caused by such actions. This includes students who perform flips, • Flour (or any kind of powder) somersaults, throws, pyramids and any other • Water (or any kind of fluids) dangerous manoeuvres in their routine. Students BRING IT ON DANCE BY LOGOS PRODUCTIONS • Fire (in any form) who do so, do this at their own risk. • Oil of any kind • Objects that may be deemed harmful or hazardous to other performing groups or Please ensure Bring it On Dance teams including teachers, stduents and all involved spectators. with the team are familiar with all the General Rules and Judging Criteria enclosed in this information pack. It is very important that everything is transparent and understood from the beginning so that we lay a solid foundation for a great working 6: Stadium Rules relationship. Should you have queries regarding any of the information in this pack, please do not 1. The specific stadium rules, terms and conditions 3. Bring it On Dance and/or the relevant Stadium hesitate to contact our team at Bring it On Dance. will be sent out to all registered schools once Bring Management reserve the right to a bag and it On Dance event venues are confirmed. equipment check at any time. All confiscated items Thanks you for your interest in Bring it On Dance and we look forward to working will be handed to a teacher in charge for collection 2. The following items must not be brought into any with many schools this year. Best wishes to all school’s inolved in Bring it On Dance after the event. stadium by school groups on arrival at any Bring it Competitions for 2019! On Dance event: Contact Information • Pens, Highlighters, spray paint or aerosol cans. school@bringitondance.com • Knives and other objects that may be deemed harmful or hazardous. • Alcohol, cigarettes, any illegal drugs or subsctances. • Energy Drinks / 18 / / 19 / Bring it On Dance brought to you by Logos Productions Pty ltd | ABN 54 624 963 257 | www.bringitondance.com
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