Dance Rites 2018 - Registration Form

Dance Rites is Australia’s national Indigenous dance Competition, and will be held at Sydney Opera House on November 23 and 24 2019.

Groups from across the nation will share their traditional culture and compete for the $20,000 Dance Rites prize.
The runner up will receive a prize of $5,000.
The competition is open to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities who have or would like to develop a dance group, and performers of all levels of experience.
Each group will present a welcome/arrival and farewell dance, one of which must include a chant in local language.
The third dance is to be your group’s Wildcard Dance. This is to fuse the contemporary with the traditional! The group with the highest scored Wildcard dance will receive a prize of $3,000.
The Rites of Passage prize was introduced in 2018. This award acknowledges a groups commitment to revitalising knowledge and practice, and celebrates the transfer of knowledge between generations. The Rites of Passage Winner will receive a prize of $4,000.

How to register

Register via the form below or contact the Dance Rites Team on 0407 535 111 or via dancerites@sydneyoperahouse.com and a registration pack can be mailed to you.
Complete the form and include registration fee payment details*
Return the form to Sydney Opera House, via email to dancerites@sydneyoperahouse.com or by post to Dance Rites, Sydney Opera House, GPO Box 4274, Sydney, NSW 2001
On receiving your registration form the Dance Rites team will contact you to provide further information and support. We can provide fundraising ideas, workshop opportunities and logistical support.
Places are strictly limited, please return your registration early to avoid missing a place in the competition.

*Payment must be received by the close of registration date on Friday 27 September 2019 in order to secure your place in the Competition.

To discuss alternative payment options or if you have any further questions please contact Dance Rites 0407 535 111 (Ali Buckley) or email dancerites@sydneyoperahouse.com

Why compete in Dance Rites?

Teaching and learning traditional practices is the best way to reclaim songlines, celebrate and enjoy culture.
You can connect with elders in your community and continue intergenerational exchange of story and ceremony.
Dance Rites will be fun, easy to join and a great way to get your community together.

Who can compete in Dance Rites?

Dance Rites is open to all Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community dance groups. Groups can be pre-established or developed especially for Dance Rites.
Any performers aged under 18 will need to have a signed guardian authorisation form. This is included within this information pack. Dance Rites participants need to be aged 14 unless otherwise approved by the Sydney Opera House.

Is there a registration fee?

Yes, the registration fee is $150 per group.
The registration fee is non-refundable and can be paid by credit card, EFT or cheque. Further details can be found on the Registration Form.
To discuss alternative payment options please contact Dance Rites.

What to expect

Each group will be responsible for their own planning, accommodation and travel to Sydney Opera House.
The Dance Rites team can provide you with support for fundraising ideas and connections in your region.
Recommendations for accommodation in Sydney are available.
Sydney Opera House is a short walk to public transport and is easily accessible.
The performance will take place on a 12m diameter sand circle, please keep this in mind when choreographing your performance.
Only accredited participants can access backstage area during event
Participants must be over 14 years old, unless otherwise approved by the Sydney Opera House.

Your Dance Rites Performance

Welcome/Arrival dance
Farewell dance
‘Wildcard’ dance
One of your dances must include a chant in your local language
You can enter as an all-male, or all female and/or mixed group
Each of your dances must not exceed 3 minutes
The Dance Rites judges will consist of community dance and song line custodians, along with professional choreographers and dance practitioners.
The judges will be looking for authenticity, reclamation work, use of costumes and props along with fusion of language and music.
Dance Rites can provide guidance along the way – get in contact if you ever have questions!

Important Dates

Registrations open Thursday 18th April 2019

Registrations close Friday 27th September 2019

Dance Rites will take place on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November 2019

On completion of the registration period further timings to arrive for the event will be provided.

BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR REGISTATION: Please ensure that you have read the Terms and Conditions.

REGISTRATION FORM

Key contact for your group

Full name*

Age*

Dance group name*

Clan group*

Nation*

E-mail Address*

Mobile Number*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

State / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Preferred method of contact*

Tell us about your group (max 300 words): *

*This response can include information about where your group is from, how long you have been working together, and why competing in Dance Rites is important in your community. This information will be used by the Sydney Opera House Media Team and to report to Sydney Opera House’s funding partners.0/300

How many people are in your group? *

*Please include songmen/women, dancers, musicians and support staff who will be coming to Dance Rites.

Does anyone in your group have accessible needs?*

YesNo

If YES, please provide details:

Do you have any members of your group under the age of 18?*

YesNo

Please note any participants under 18 will require the consent of a parent or legal guardian. A release form will be provided to you at a later date.

Please note any participants under 14 will require approval from the Sydney Opera House.

Please provide name and age of all members of the group including support persons:*

Do you have a media contact for your group?*

YesNo

If YES, please provide their:

Name

Email

Mobile number

Please provide any social media links including Facebook, Instagram or a website for your group or community:

Registration Fee of $150*

Preferred method of payment:*

Credit CardEFTCheque

Credit card:

A member of the Dance Rites team will be in touch to process your payment

EFT:

Please quote reference DANCERITES Name: Sydney Opera House Management Bank: Westpac, 275 Kent Street, Sydney BSB: 032 000
Account: 914458

Email remittance to: accounts@sydneyoperahouse.com or fax (02) 9250 7239

Cheque:

Made payable to Sydney Opera House Trust, send with a copy of your application form to:

Dance Rites, Sydney Opera House
GPO Box 4274
Sydney NSW 2001

Would you like to receive information about the Dance Rites Matched Travel Assistance Fund?*

YesNo

BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR REGISTATION: Please ensure that you have read the Terms and Conditions.

By signing the below you accept that these Terms and Conditions apply to your Group’s participation in the Event, and each participant in the Group has been made aware of these Terms and Conditions:*

Dance Rites 2019