Talent Africa

TALENT AFRICA NATIONALS - ROODEPOORT

In order to participate in the TALENT AFRICA National Championships in 2018, you have to qualify at a regional event.

What Is The Procedure?

All participants must QUALIFY at a Regional/Provincial round anywhere in the country, in order to participate at Nationals in 2018
Nationals is the second round, where all provinces compete for a place on the SA team
The SA Team travels to New York City to compete in the TALENT AMERICA INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION in July of every year

DATE : 2 - 8 APRIL 2018

VENUE : Roodepoort Theatre, Christiaan de Wet Rd, Roodepoort

CLOSING DATE : 11 MARCH 2018

CRITERIA

Age Categories

Please note that your age category is determined by the age you will be on 1 July 2018

3 - 5
6 - 8
9 - 11
12 - 14
15 - 17
18 - 24
25 - 39
40+

Judging Criteria For All Talents

Stage Presence
Technique
Style
Overall impression
Originality

Music

All music must be on a CD.
CD's must be of good quality and not scratched or damaged in any way.
Each Performance must be on a separate CD.
Each CD must have a label with contestants (or group's)CONTESTANT number, name, talent, style and age category.
Please bring at least two back-up CD's for each performance

Category Details - Dance

Acrobatics/Gymnastics: Consists of tumbling movements incorporated to music
Ballet/Pointe: Consists of ballet or pointe technique, must include classical steps and movement
Hip-Hop: Consists of fusion, street, funk, MTV style movements no obscenities in music allowed
Jazz: Consists of jazz technique utilizing up tempo music
Lyrical/Contemporary/Modern: Consists of jazz, ballet technique. Interpretative movement, demonstrating strength, control and lyric interpretation
Musical Theatre/Song and dance: Consists of Broadway/Theatre style movements. Song and dance: Dance movements and vocal performance, track must NOT have lead vocals but background tracks are allowed
Open: Consists of all other dance/movement categories ie: folkroric/ethnic, disco, freestyle, etc.
Tap: Consists of tap technique, classic, contemporary, stomp, etc... Must wear tap shoes

Dance Time Limits

Solo: 2:00
Duo/Trio: 2:00
Small Group (4 to 9 members): 3:00
Large Group (10 to 19 members): 3:00

Category Details - Vocal

Broadway/Classical: Contestant must perform either a Broadway, Off Broadway or Theatre show tune or a classical/operatic style song.
Country: Contestant must perform a traditional or contemporary country style song.
Inspirational/Gospel: Contestant must perform a song lyrically focused on matters concerned with the Christian faith or referencing lyrics of a Christian nature.
Open: Any style of song may be performed.
Pop: Contestant must perform a Popular song.
R&B: Also known as Rhythm and Blues. Contestants must perform an urban, jazz based music with a heavy, insistent beat.
Rock: Also known as rock & roll. Contestants must perform a rock song.

Contestants may sing a Capella, accompany themselves or sing to a music track without lead vocals and preferably without background vocals
Song may be original, but will be judged on VOCAL performance NOT on song writing

Vocal Time Limits

Solo: 2:00
Duo/Trio: 2:00
Groups: 3:00

Category Details - Eisteddfod

Prepared Reading: Emphasis will be on the interpretation of text and expressive vocal performance. Participants are judged on fluency, eye contact with the audience, different characters/situations etc. through facial and vocal expression. Standard of pieces must be applicable to the age of the performer. Note: Pieces must be read and not merely recited. Electronic media, magazines, books may be used.
Poetry (Dramatized/Undramatized):
Definition Dramatized: Any type of poem may be performed as long as it is age appropriate and of a suitable length, using functional movement, gesture and speech. Performance wear (comfortable black outfit). No props or costumes.
Definition Undramatized: Any type of poem may be performed as long as it is age appropriate and of a suitable length. Performance wear (comfortable black outfit). No props or costumes.
Public Speaking (Persuasive/Informative)
Definition Persuasive: The speech should persuade the audience on a certain issue. The presentation should be interesting and entertaining. It is compulsory for participants to make use of cue cards but must at the same time not be note bound.
Definition Informative: The speech should inform the audience on a certain topic or subject. The presentation should be interesting and entertaining. It is compulsory for participants to make use of cue cards but must at the same time not be note bound.

Eisteddfod Time Limits

Solo: 2:00
Duo/Trio/Scene: 2:00

Category Details - Acting

Commercial: Commercial copy should focus on commercial products, food, home and office products. Preferably no costumes, or large accessories. Commercial copy should be committed to memory
Comedic Monologue: Material selection is at contestants' discretion... A form of dramatic entertainment, comedic solo or a prolonged humorous talk byA SINGLE speaker. Monologue should be committed to memory
Dramatic Monologue: Material selection is at contestants' discretion... A form in which a single character, addressing a silent auditor at a critical moment, reveals him or herself and the dramatic situation. Monologue should be committed to memory
Legit (theatre) Monologue: Material selection is at contestants' discretion... Monologue should be committed to memory
Open: Any monologue may be performed, age appropriate ( Afrikaans - only in SA)
Prepared Reading: Emphasis will be on the interpretation of text and expressive vocal performance. Participants are judged on fluency, eye contact with the audience, different characters/situations etc. through facial and vocal expression. Standard of pieces must be applicable to the age of the performer. Note: Pieces must be read and not merely recited. Electronic media, magazines, books may be used.
Poetry (Dramatized/Undramatized):
Definition Dramatized: Any type of poem may be performed as long as it is age appropriate and of a suitable length, using functional movement, gesture and speech. Performance wear (comfortable black outfit). No props or costumes.
Definition Undramatized: Any type of poem may be performed as long as it is age appropriate and of a suitable length. Performance wear (comfortable black outfit). No props or costumes.
Public Speaking (Persuasive/Informative)
Definition Persuasive: The speech should persuade the audience on a certain issue. The presentation should be interesting and entertaining. It is compulsory for participants to make use of cue cards but must at the same time not be note bound.
Definition Informative: The speech should inform the audience on a certain topic or subject. The presentation should be interesting and entertaining. It is compulsory for participants to make use of cue cards but must at the same time not be note bound.
Mime: No speech and props may be used. Multi-media may be used. Participants will be adjudicated on the use of movement and space. Background music may be used to create mood. Mime attire should be worn if possible. Advisable to ‘announce’ topic by using an A4 white cardboard with the topic written on it.

Acting Time Limits

Solo: 2:00
Duo/Trio/Scene: 2:00

Category Details - Instrumental

CLASSICAL
CONTEMPORARY
OPEN

Please indicate if you need additional jack plugs or equipment for your instrument
Only a Piano will be provided, please supply all other instruments yourself

Instrumental Time Limits

Solo 2:00
Groups 3:00

Category Details - Modelling

Casual: All ages model will showcase casual wear or sportswear, while walking, turning and posing
Fitness: All ages, fitness wear, toned bodies model will showcase fitness wear while walking, turning and posing
Formal: All ages model will showcase dressy or formal wear, while walking, turning and posing. Short or long dresses are allowed
High Fashion: Model will showcase black leggings and form fitting tank top with hair slicked back in a pony tail, while walking, turning and posing
Spokes model: All ages model will speak about a product or event. Time limit 2:00
Swimwear: All ages model will showcase swimwear while walking, turning and posing. Cover ups allowed. Shoes optional
Runway: All ages "fun", Avantgarde, design your own outfit

Modelling Time Limits

All models may only walk 1 & 1/2 T-ramp

Category Details - Songwriting

Judging is based on song structure, concept, musicality, interpretation, rhythm, style and over-all appeal.
Singer/Songwriter: song must be performed by one of the songwriters of the song being performed. Original song will be critiqued as well as vocal and musical performance/track of song. Should the Singer/Songwriter not be able to accompany themselves, ONE accompanist is allowed, but is not allowed to sing. Musical track is also allowed, but no lead vocals.
Song Only: song may be performed by any vocalist, accompanying themselves, with ONE accompanist if they cannot accompany themselves, or with a track with no lead vocal on it. Performance of song and accompanist will not be evaluated, only the “song” will be critiqued.

Songwriting Time Limits

Solo 2:00

Category Details - Modelling Photographic (NATIONALS ONLY)

Commercial print: All ages, color picture must be with a product
Catalog print: All ages, full length color picture showcasing the outfit
Headshot: All ages, color headshot
1 Photo per category, any size must be clearly marked with name, age and category
All photos to be handed in no later than the 4th of April 2018

Category Details - Creative Works (NATIONALS ONLY)

SIZE OF WORKS:
All Junior artwork cannot exceed A3 size (Ages 3 to 14 )
All Senior artwork cannot exceed A2 size. ( Ages 15 and up )
No artworks will be accepted if they are smaller than A5
Sculptures may not exceed 60x60cm
SUBMISSIONS:
All artworks must either be Mounted or Framed (Unless they have been done on block canvas)
Work not mounted or framed will not be accepted
A copy of the entry form must be attached to the artwork, photography or sculpture
DATES AND TIMES FOR SUBMISSION OF WORK:
All artworks must be submitted by 4 April 2018
All artworks are to be collected from the foyer on the 8 April 2017
Please make every effort to collect your work during this time as Talent Africa does not take any responsibility for artwork left at the theatre after this date
CATEGORIES:
Drawing:
- Drawing is a form of visual art in which a person uses various drawing instruments to mark paper or another two-dimensional medium
- Instruments include graphite pencils, pen and ink, inked brushes, wax color pencils, crayons, charcoal, chalk, pastels
Painting:
- Painting is the practice of applying paint and color to a solid surface
- The medium (A paint's medium refers to what carries a paint's (colors) for instance watercolor or acrylic) is commonly applied to the base with a brush, but other implements, such as knives, sponges, and airbrushes, can be used
- Acrylic paint, Gouache, Oil paint, Tempera, Watercolor
Sculpture:
- Sculpture is the branch of the visual arts that operates in three dimensions
- The minimum requirement is 5cm x 5cm
- Clay, stone, metal, ceramics, wood and other materials
Photography:
- Any type of camera may be used: digital, fixed-focus or professional
- Any subject matter may be used
- Plagiarism of existing images will not be accepted
- No digital editing or enhancements
- No inappropriate images will be accepted
- Photography should be mounted individually unless intended for the pieces to be adjudicated as one

COSTS

Entry Fees & Banking Details:

ENTRY FEES :

SOLO Fees : R250 per item
SOLO Fees : R700 for 3 items
SOLO Fees : R200 per additional item
SOLO Fees : R1000 for 5 items
Photogenic / Creative works : R180 per item
Photogenic / Creative works - 3 or more items : R150 per item

DUET Fees : R450 per item
DUET Fees : 2 items or more R350 per item
SMALL GROUP (3 – 9 MEMBERS) FEES: R160 PER PERSON PER ITEM
LARGE GROUP (10 – 19 MEMBERS) FEES: R120 PER PERSON PER ITEM
PRODUCTION GROUP (20+ MEMBERS) FEES: R100 PER PERSON PER ITEM

Banking Details for Entry Fees: (PLEASE USE YOUR CONTESTANT NUMBER AS PAYMENT REFERENCE)

Nedbank, Branch: Clearwater, Cheque Account, Account Name: Slap Productions, Account No: 1021344893, Branch Code 182505

ENTER

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