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| Official Entry Form for South African Championships of Performing Arts 2012 |
Parents, community members and learners
• achievement of learning outcomes for learners
• broader education, training and teaching practices
• It is the “Olympics” of Performing Arts;
• The only official National competition for seasoned and up-and-coming performers and entertainers;
• Semi-Final Audition Rounds take place in all 9 Provinces
• 3 Levels of Competition
• 1 st Level of Competition is the Semi-Final Audition Rounds
• 2 nd Level of Competition is the National SA Championships of Performing Arts
• 3 rd Level of Competition is the World Championships of Performing Arts which
is staged in Los Angeles, Annually. Currently hosted at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Downtown LA, home city of casting agents, film producers, record companies and many more;
• Backed by the World Association of Talent, Modeling and Entertainment (WATME).
WATME in concert with the international Pageant Association (IPA) provides the backing for this annual national event;
• A National Championships for the up-and-coming performer and entertainer;
• A platform for Provincial, National & International performance and exposure;
• A showcase of South African talent from around the country;
• Giving direction and focus;
• Positive awareness for the Performing Arts industry in South Africa;
• The World and SA Championships provide a national and international opportunity of gaining exposure and mingling with other artists and to showcase their talents.
WHAT IS THE JUDGING CRITERIA?
Special emphasis is placed on “entertainment value” during judging. Technical and charismatic aspects of the performances are also judged. Contestants with the highest score, judged by a panel of judges, in their respective events, are the winners. Every contestant attending the South African Championships of Performing Arts is screened, qualified and selected under specific guidelines established by WATME.
Typical guidelines are: “An official contestant in good standing of the province or country they represent, may be amateur or professional, must have successfully qualified through the selection process, and must comply with the rules and regulations established by the World Championships and South African Championships of Performing Arts.” An official “Contestant handbook” is provided to each contestant, describing details of and codes for the global competition.
WHAT IS THE AGE CATEGORY I CAN ENTER?
If you think you've got talent, you have the opportunity to enter for the SA Championships of Performing Arts. Ages from 5 years up to 30+.
Age categories are: 5–7 years, 8-10 years, 11-12 years, 13-15 years which conclude the Junior Section
Age categories are: 16-17 years, 18-24 years, 25-29 years and 30+ which conclude the Senior Section
If you are 7 years old and you turn 8 before the day the SA Championships of Performing Arts starts, you must enter under 8 – 10.
If you enter in a group you will calculate all the contestant's ages together and divided it by the amount of contestants in the group. This will give you the age category to enter into.
WHAT IS THE EVENTS & STYLE THAT I CAN ENTER FOR?
There is 8 Events you can enter into at the SA Championships of Performing Arts, they are as follow:
ACTING (ENGLISH DIVISION)
Styles: Classical, Dramatic, Contemporary, Comical and Open
Categories you can enter: Solo, duet, Trio. Small Group, Large Group
ACTING (AFRIKAANS DIVISION) Styles: Klassiek, Dramaties, Kontemporer, Komies en Ope Afdeling
Categories you can enter: Solo, Duet, Trio, Small Group, Large Group
DANCE
Styles: Ballet, Tap, Clogging, Lyrical, Jazz, Vocal Dance, Ethnic Folkloric, Hip Hop/ Funk, Acro, Freestyle, Musical/Character and Open
Categories you can enter: Solo, Duet, Trio, Small Group, Large Group
BALLROOM
Styles: Waltz, Slow Foxtrot, Tango, Quickstep, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Jive
Categories you can enter: Duet, Small Group, Large Group
VOCAL (ENGLISH DIVISION
Styles: Gospel, R&B/Jazz, Country, Latin, Pop, Original, Contemporary, Opera, Rock, Broadway, Rap, Variety, Open and World Music
Categories you can enter: Solo, Duet, Trio, Small Group, Large Group
VOCAL (AFRIKAANS DIVISION) Style: Gewyd, Boeremusiek, Pop, Kontemporer, Rock, Teater, Klassiek, Rap, Ope Afdeling en Eie Komposisie
Categories you can enter: Solo, Duet, Trio, Small Group, Large Group
INSTRUMENTALStyle: Classical, Contemporary, Original, Jazz and Open
Categories you can enter: Solo, Duet, Trio, Small Group, Large Group
MODELINGStyle: Runway Casual, Pageant Formal, Photographic, Spokesmodel & Swimwear
Categories you can enter: Solo Only (No Groups)
HOW ARE PERFORMERS PROMOTED YEAR-ROUND?
In South Africa, the SAATME magazine was launched in April 2004, to promote performers and to recognize their achievements. The Achievement Awards has been launched in 2004. This awards ceremony will recognize and award achievers in their own specific field in the Performing Arts Industry, on national and international achievement. More information regarding the Achievement Awards of the Performing Arts is available on request.
We are also publish the results on our website and Face book, all achievements of the contestants are published on the web.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to present, serve and vigorously promote and uplift the mutual interest of our performers and entertainers from all backgrounds and to create a network of entrepreneurs who will be managing their own successful marketing and financial businesses. The primary focus is to develop and co-ordinate programs designed to enhance the well being of both the Performing Arts Industry as a whole and its individual's in South Africa, by creating an infrastructure to ensure that all contestants have a gateway to become a World Champion.
Our vision is to reach all Performing Arts institutions in South Africa and to provide each member with the opportunity for exposure and development in his/her career.
WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF THE SA CHAMPIONSHIPS OF PERFORMING ARTS?
• Agents, Recording Companies, Film Producers, Modeling Agents and other people from the entertainment industry around the world are invited to discover new faces and talent.
• Through this worldwide event as well as the South African event, an opportunity to generate scholarship and grant funds can be realized, i.e. financial assistance for a college education or for career “seed money” to cover costumes, transportation, self-promos, etc. The objective is to eventually set up a global trust fund to assist performing artists.
• To create a positive awareness for the Performing Arts.
• A rare opportunity for “networking” for Performing Arts trainers, schools, directors, families, advertisers, publications and others involved in the industry.
• With the growth of and keen interest in this event, a global telecast can be produced. Millions of people can then be entertained, influenced and aid an industry truly beneficial to people of all ages and nationalities.
• In a country where Performing Arts budgets are being slashed and there is little opportunity of getting exposure to international training and experience and the possibility of being “discovered”.
• The event provides an ideal opportunity for all artists to showcase their talents and to gain exposure to the national and international scene.
• To create a competitive spectacle skin to the Olympics, which can heighten and attract the public awareness of the Performing Arts.
• To provide a formal professional mechanism whereby funds can be attracted to sponsor, support and underpin the continued international and national development and awareness of the Performing Arts.
FORMAT OF THE COMPETITION
The public, advertisers and media all know the “Olympics”-concept. Just like the sports World Championships, countries are invited to send their best performers to the one prestigious, final event to determine who is the “best in the world”. The grand prize at the SA Championships is the GOLD MEDAL, symbolizing excellence. Some performers train all their lives for that single, cherished moment in time at the Championships.
Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals are awarded to individuals and group winners; trophies are presented to overall winners in various categories of the competition every year. Winners are selected to represent South Africa at the World Championships. Agents, directors, producers and others from the “show-biz industry” are also invited to attend.
WHAT IS THE TARGET MARKET OF THE SA CHAMPIONSHIPS OF PERFORMING ARTS?
SAATME's target market/audience and performers are diverse. Age categories starts from 5 years to adult. The composition of competitors consists of adults, seniors, teens and kids of all nationalities, cultures and backgrounds. These are people with high interest in music, entertainment, fashion and beauty. This includes dance, vocal, drama, music and Modeling industries and professionals of several ethnicity, nationalities, socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
WHAT IS UNDERSTOOD UNDER “EVENT” & STYLES
An Event is – Dance, Vocal, Acting, Modelling, Instruments and Variety Arts
A Style is - Ballet, Tap, Gospel, Runway Casual etc.
HOW IS AGE CALCULATED?
Age is calculated as it is on the day of the SA Championships registration.
For Groups – You have to count the ages of all the members in the group together and then divide it by the amount of people in the group.
SPORTSMANSHIP
This is an international event with people travelling from all corners of the world. It is important to always use good sportsmanship. Instructors, teachers, and parents should set the example. Everyone will be focused on the “gold medal” in each age division and every category and style. However, all contestants have the opportunity to be seen. It is not unusual for someone who did not place in the competition to get a professional contract. Any show of bad sportsmanship may cost you this valuable opportunity!
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