Routine Descriptions
Tap Solo
Routine must contain tap technique and primarily tap work. It is preferred that tap sounds are not pre-recorded in the music. Can be any style.
Slow Tap
Routine must contain tap technique choreographed to slow tempo music.
Speed Tap
Routine must contain tap technique choreographed to fast tempo music.
Waltz Tap
Routine must contain tap technique choreographed to a 3/4 or 6/8 time signature.
Latin/Tango Tap
Routine must contain tap technique choreographed in a latin or tango style and rhythm.
3 Speed Tap
A multi/variable tempo dance. This dance needs to have three tempos which will be shown in the music.
Jazz Solo
A routine using jazz technique, with such moves as kicks, splits, isolations etc. Acrobatic/gymnastic tricks should be kept to a minimum.
Musical Theatre
A routine that interprets a song from a musical or musical theatre piece and shows connection to the intent of the lyrics. Lip syncing is not advised.
Lyrical
Routine should demonstrate balance, extension, isolations and control utilising the lyrics or mood of the music. Acrobatic/gymnastic tricks should be kept to a minimum.
Contemporary
Routine should utilise contemporary style to show extension, balance and control to interpret the music or theme.
Classical Ballet
This must be original choreography and not a variation from a classical repertoire.
Neo-classical Ballet
A fusion of technical classical ballet and expressive movement with contemporary influences.
Ballet Variation/ Set Variation
A Variation from classical repertoire.
For Finals Set Variation please check the lists for Intermediate and Senior Categories.
Hip Hop
A routine that utilises Hip Hop technique.
Song & Dance
Routine must contain singing and any style of dance. No lead vocals or competitor vocals are allowed in the music in the singing section of the routine.
Open
You may perform any style of dance, but cannot repeat a dance performed in another category and may be acro based.
Mixed Ability
This category is for non abled competitors. You may perform any style of dance. For those who are unable to compete in other classes.
Tiny Stars
An under 6 years display class, competitors in this class cannot compete in Solo Sections.
Newcomer
An under 12 years class for dancers new to NZDA, competitors in this class cannot compete in other solo sections. You may perform any style of dance. This category is non progressing to Nationals.
Mega Troupe
20 + competitors onstage at ALL times. Can be a Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop or Tap.
Broadway Cup
An abridged version of a musical that may or may not have live singing.
Ballet Set Variation Intermediate
Female Set Variation List
Kirov version – Peasant Pas 2nd solo – Giselle Act l
Peasant Pas 2nd solo – Giselle Act l
Cupid – Don Quixote or Paquita Act lll
Flower Festival Girl’s Solo – Flower Festival in Genzano
2nd Shade Variation – La Bayadere
Florestan/Jewels 1st solo – Sleeping Beauty Act lll
2nd Variation Tempo di Valse – Paquita
Napoli – Napoli Act lll
Fairy Doll – Die Puppenfree
Male Set Variation List
Peasant Pas 2nd Solo – Giselle Act l
Flower Festival 1st Solo – Flower Festival in Genzano
Nutcracker Prince – Nutcracker Act ll
Santanella ‘Count Fabio’ – Carnival of Venice pas de Deux
Peasant Pas 1st Solo – Giselle Act l
Harlequinade
Jean de Brienne Solo – Raymonda Act lll
Ballet Set Variation Senior
Female Set Variation List
Kitri’s Wedding – Don Quixote Act III
Aurora’s Wedding – Sleeping Beauty Act III
Lilac Fairy – Sleeping Beauty Prologue
Odile – Swan Lake Act III
Prelude – Les Sylphides
Gamzatti – La Bayadere
Medora
Giselle’s solo – Giselle Act I
1st Shade – La Bayadere Act III
Pas de Trois 1st Solo – Swan Lake Act l
Male Set Variation List
Siegfried – Swan Lake Act III
Desire – Sleeping Beauty Act III
Harlequin – Harlequinade
Bluebird – Sleeping Beauty Act III
Basil – Don Quixote
James – La Sylphide Act I
Colas – La Fille Mal Gardee (Gorsky version)
Albrecht – Giselle Act II
Slave’s variation – Le Corsaire