THE WINNERS OF COSTA BLANCA PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS 2010 ARE:
TROPHIES
Junior Vocalist Elise Macgregor
Senior Vocalist Paige Hollier
Junior Musician Kara Lumley
Senior Musician Thomas Lumley
Junior Dance champion Danielle Dickie
Secondary Dance champion Elise Macgregor
Senior Dance Champion Sophie Milne
Actor of the year Dan McCurdy/Jay Bryant
Junior Band Kara/Elise/Olivia
Senior Band Off Ya Head
Junior dance group Jordi Tiney & Anita
Senior Dance Group Isamelle & Chantel
Junior dance troup Flamingo Dancers
Senior Dance troup Phoenix Dance
Highest Mark of festival Sophie Milne – Modern
Most promising Pupil Elise Macgregor
Sophie Milne - Highest mark of the festival (Ghost Academy- Modern Dance)
Medals and trophies for all winners along with amazing Roland music equipment and Bloch dancewear prizes for winners of each category. Judges by a panel of professionals from dance and music examination boards.
For an application form please tel 966765607 679531737 or email info@ghostpromotions.com
Costa Blanca Performing Arts Festival
Dear All,
We welcome you all to the first annual Costa Blanca performing Arts festival. This regional event has been organized by the Ghost Academy of Performing arts in collaboration with the world’s leading assessment and examination board for rock and pop music- Rockschool. This annual event is designed to identify and award outstanding children with a talent in dance, music, singing or acting. Along with medals, trophies and titles, winners have the opportunity to be offered professional training scholarships to enable them to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. These pupils will be offered the chance to achieve college and University qualifications as well as receive management and guidance into professional working contracts.
The event was organized and advertised as being at the Virgin Del Carmen theatre, Torrevieja. However, at the last minute due to complications with the theatre we have changed to an alternative venue. The festival will now be held at The New Asturius restaurant, Punta prima.
DIRECTIONS
Directions From Alicante
Travelling on the N332 pass Torrevieja exits and the first roundabout you come to is Punta Prima. There is a McDonalds and Eroski centre on your right hand side. Go straight across the roundabout and drive down to the next roundabout-Playa Flamenca . (Passing shops on the right hand side and a LIdl). Reverse back on yourself back onto the dual carriageway heading back towards Torrevieja. Take the slip road for the tower. On the corner is the New Asturius- park on one of the back streets.
Directions From Murcia
Travelling on the N332, direction of Alicante. Pass the Cabo Roig strip and straight across the roundabout. Go straight across La Zenia roundabout (where you turn left for Ghost academy) Keep going down the dual carriageway. Go straight across at Playa Flamenca roundabout (Burger King on left hand side) heading in direction of Torrevieja. Take the slip road for the tower. On the corner is the New Asturius- park on one of the back streets. If you arrive at the roundabout with the McDonalds you have gone too far!!
REGISTRATION
On arrival at the theatre please go through the main doors, turn left and go up the stairs, where you will find the registration desk, changing area and performance room. We request that all entrants arrive at the venue for 9.30am. They will need to go to the registration desk to hand in their music and discuss any specific sound requirements. All music must be on either cd or USB stick and be clearly marked with the entrants name and category. We request that entrants make their way to the side of the stage at the beginning of their category, fully costumed and ready to perform.
On registration all entrants, will be given a guest ticket for entrance into the performance area. This ticket must be kept safe as it will allow you to come and go freely throughout the day. There will be a 3 euro door charge for spectator tickets, to cover the costs of staging, advertising and expenses of the event. Please note. You will not be allowed into the performance area without purchasing a spectator ticket.
All entrants are requested to stay until 5.30pm for the presentation of awards , prizes and trophies. These will be given to all category winners along with additional awards for the highest mark of the festival. Please note that cameras and video cameras are not allowed in the performance area during the performances but may be used during the awards presentation. We request that all spectators show the performers maximum respect by keeping the noise to a minimum throughout the event. There is a restaurant and bar service downstairs where you may go for a chat or to purchase food and drinks throughout the event.
Judges
Phaedra Vaughan was born in the seaside town of Cliftonville, Kent, the garden of England and moved to Spain when she was 1. As her mother owned a dancing school, it was natural that she should be interested in dancing and she gained her bronze medal in Ballroom and Latin American dancing at the age of 3 making her the youngest person in Spain to do so. Since then she has gained many prestigious awards in all types of dancing, as well as her teaching qualifications. She is also the youngest examiner in SIPBE. Phaedra has danced professionally at Benidorm Palace, as well as Night clubs, Theatres and 5 star hotels in many exciting countries all over the world, such as Japan, India Morocco, Israel, Portugal, Sri Lanka, Italy as well as on cruises and in musical theatre productions.
James Uings is the Publishing Manager for Rockschool, The worlds only accredited pop and rock music examination board. Head Of Quality And Student Support at the Bristol Institute Of Modern Music, Former Music Editor of Total Guitar magazine and contributor to Computer Music magazine.
Louise Tilley will be representing the Round Town News. She has successfully been teaching dancing in Albir on the Costa Blanca for a number of years and can often be seen with a group of her dancers at many functions in the area. She is a qualified IDTA dance teacher and has a variety of children’s classes: Pop Jazz/ Street & Tap Dancing.
MARKING SYSTEM
Every performing pupil will be given a mark out of 100 by each of the 3 judging panel. This mark is made up of 5 categories all worth 20 points– Technical ability/confidence and stage presence/ knowledge of routine/ grooming/ choreography & arrangement. These 3 marks will be added up to award 1st,2nd and 3rd medal in every category. Trophies will also be given to category winners with the highest marks.
Musician of the year Entrants must perform a solo performance of any genre between 2-5 minutes long on ANY instrument. They may use backing accompaniment which must be provided on a clearly labelled CD to the sound desk. All sound equipment will be provided by the event but entrant must bring their own instrument and any special effects units. Age group Junior- 6-13 and Senior 14-18
Young Band of the year Entrants must perform a group performance of any genre, with a minimum of 3 musicians of between 2-5 minutes in length. They may use any instruments. No backing accompaniment is allowed. A backline and full sound rig will be provided but entrants must bring own instruments (except drums) and special effects units.
Vocalist of the year Entrants must perform a solo performance of any genre between 2-5 minutes in length. All candidates will be expected to sing using provided sound system (microphone). Backing accompaniment is allowed and must be provided on a clearly marked CD to the sound desk. Age group Junior- 6-13 and Senior 14-18
Baby/Junior/Secondary/Senior Dance Champion For all subjects entrants must perform a solo performance between 1.5 and 2.5 minutes. Correct attire must be worn. For ballet , tap and song & dance music must be instrumental (ie.no singing). Entrants may compete in as many subjects as they choose but only their 3 highest marks will be evaluated for the title. Age limits are Baby-Under 6, Junior 7-11, Secondary 12-14, Senior 15-18. In the subject modern dance streetdance, jazz, contemporary and other styles may be used.
Dance Group Champion Groups must be 2,3 or 4 dancers. They must perform a routine of any genre between 2-3 minutes in length. Under 12’s, Senior 13+.
Dance Troup Champion Groups must be between 4-20 dancers. They must perform a routine of any genre between 2-3 minutes in length. Under 12’s, Senior 13+.
Late arrivals will need to speak with the registration desk where they will only be allowed to perform at the discretion of the judges.