For this genre you will choose your own topic that you will be advertising creatively to the audience.

Props and costumes allowed.

Participants will receive a topic, product from the adjudicator that they need to advertise to the audience. The advertisement should be original and creative.

Participants have 7-10 minutes to prepare before the start of the item. They are then allowed 50-90 seconds to present their advertisement.

No props or costumes (Comfortable black outfit).

A genre of drama in which singing play an essential part. This genre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and movement.

The performance must be from a known Broadway show or Musical. It must consist of 50% - 70% spoken dialogue. The balance must be singing.

No backtrack/backing music is allowed. Costumes and makeup must be suitable for the chosen play.

Dialogue is a conversation between two or more people in a narrative work.

The dialogue must leave a clear, positive message in the minds of the audience. This event should employ all the skills of a good dramatic presentation.

Pre-scribed black drama costume or costume that is functional and motivated. Props may be used, but participants must be able to carry it on/off the stage themselves.

Dialogue is a conversation between two or more people in a narrative work.

The dialogue must leave a clear, positive message in the minds of the audience. This event should employ all the skills of a good dramatic presentation.

Pre-scribed black drama costume or costume that is functional and motivated. Props may be used, but participants must be able to carry it on/off the stage themselves.

Limerick is a mock verse of only 5 lines.

The first, second and fifth lines rhyme, and the third and fourth line must rhyme.

No props or costumes (Comfortable black outfit).

A person using gestures and movement should portray an original situation.

No speech and props may be used.

Participants will be adjudicated on the use of movement and space.

Mime attire should be worn if possible. Advisable to "announce" the topic by using an A4 white cardboard with the topic written on it.

This entry will fall under the Afrikaans section.

The participant will receive a topic chosen by the adjudicator, 5 minutes prior to the start of the item.

Participants should use gestures and movement to portray the topic. No speech and props may be used

Participants will be adjudicated on the use of movement and space

Mime attire should be worn if possible

This entry will fall under the Afrikaans section).

This is the presentation of one character from a book or a play

using functional movement, gesture and speech

Props and costume may be used, but it must be motivated and functional. Participants must be able to carry props on/off the stage themselves.

Individual presentation of a memorised passage with religious

themes from the Holy Bible (any version)

The extract selected should be understood and appreciated, phrasing and pause should clarify the meaning. The speaker should modulate effectively to make the passage lively and interesting. Paint the picture of what you are communicating by using your voice, body and face

No props or costumes (Comfortable black outfit).

Prose is an extract from a written piece. The written word is dramatized using motivated gestures and movement. Dialogue must be strongly characterised

The selected passage should contain a narrator and one or more characters that will be characterized by using a special voice and different body movements. The use of movements should be motivated and natural

No props or costumes (Comfortable black outfit)

Prose is an extract from a written piece. Dialogue must be strongly characterised

The selected passage should contain a narrator and one/'more characters

Formal interpretation by making use of vocal and facial expression only. No gestures

No props or costumes (Comfortable black outfit).

Any type of poem may be performed as long as it is age appropriate and of a suitable length

The written word is dramatised using motivated gestures and movement. The use of movement, voice and facial expression should always be motivated and should always enhance the poem and the overall presentation of the poem

Wear a black outfit and ONLY make use of a drama box or chair.

Any type of poem may be performed as long as it is age appropriate and of a suitable length

Formal interpretation by making use of vocal and facial expression only. No gestures

No props or costumes (Comfortable black outfit).

Contestants can select one of the prescribed pieces to perform. Click on the following links to select your poem:

- Eng Prescribed Poems

- Afr Voorgeskrewe Gedigte

No props or costumes. (School Uniform or comfortable black outfit).

For those performers who are a little indecisive on what to choose, as anything may be performed under the Open genre.

If you have more than one piece under a certain category, it can be entered here.

The participant can choose any story, either written by the performer self, or a chosen story.

A complete story should be told, including a plot as well as characterisation. A meaningful story should be portraited via facial and vocal expression

No props or costumes (Comfortable black outfit).

Participants will be provided with a subject by the adjudicator.

The participant will have should 10 minutes to prepare a story. The story should include a plot and characterisation. They will have 2-3 minutes to tell their story to the audience

No props or costumes (Comfortable black outfit).

Voorbereid

Onvoorbereid

Voorbereide Bybellees

Onvoorbereide Bybellees

Voorbereide gedig lees

Onvoorbereide gedig lees

'n Onderwerp moet geformuleer word vanuit 'n tema, wat bestaan??uit 'n standpunt, wat met argumente en bronne beredeneer moet word, met ander woorde, dit is 'n beredeneerde toespraak en nie 'n blote praatjie nie

Dit is verpligtend vir deelnemers om van cue-kaarte gebruik te maak, maar moet terselfdertyd nie nota verbind wees nie

Die deelnemer moet vaardighede in mondelinge kommunikasie demonstreer deur gebruik te maak van goeie spraakkonstruksie en leweringstegnieke

Die beoordelaar beoordeel sowel die inhoud as die toespraak self.

Die beoordelaar beoordeel sowel die inhoud as die toespraak self.

Con Spirito bied 4 verskillende Voorbereide Opsies aan (Almal in Afrikaans &/of Engels):

a. VOORBEREID: Eie keuse

b. VOORBEREID: Voorgeskrewe tema

c. VOORBEREID: Tweetalige toespraak Eie keuse (50% Afrikaans en 50% Engels)

d. VOORBEREID: Eksperimenteel Eie keuse (m.a.w. hulpmiddels word toegelaat).

Deelnemers sal 'n tema ontvang voor die begin van die kompetisie en hulle sal dan 30 minute hê om voor te berei

Hulle kry slegs /'n reeds geformuleerde onderwerp en moet self besluit of hulle daar VOOR of daar TEEN praat. Geen bronne word gegee nie. Deelnemers mag /'n selfoon gebruik vir navorsing sonder enige hulp van buite.  Die toespraak moet 'n beredeneerde toespraak wees en nie bloot net 'n praatjie nie

Die toespraak moet interessant en vermaaklik wees

Deelnemers moet hul

bestaan uit vier sprekers per groep in DIESELFDE graad. Spanlede mag nie na die finale Forte verander nie. Spanredenaars kan ook as spanne deelneem aan die Onvoorbered en Tweetalig toesprake

Druk op die skakel vir die volledige reëls in ons volledige brosjure: Brosjure /' Brochure

Acrobatics is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It is defined by its athletic character, its unique choreography, which seamlessly blends dance and acrobatics, and its use of acrobatics in a dance context, dispaying balance and flexibility

Routine must include choreography, dance technique and fluent movement.

A classical style of expressive dancing based on an elaborate formal technique and precise conventional steps with gestures and movements of grace, precision and fluidity

Routine must display strong technique, athleticism, and grace

Can be performed in ballet slippers or Pointe shoes.

Ballroom dancing is a routine with partners and include various styles:

Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Quickstep, Viennese Waltz, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Jive

A routine interpreting a song from a "Broadway" or movie musical,through any style of dance

This routine must be story-focused and include character-driven movement, exaggeration, quirkiness and athleticism.

This is a dance routine portraying a character from a play, movie, television show or a stereotype (i.e. doctor, policeman, etc.) 

Any dance genre may be performed under this category.

Contemporary dance is an expressive style of dance that abandons the rigid, centered aspect of classical forms of dance, and utilizes unconventional movements from styles around the world. It incorporates certain elements of ballet, modern dance, and jazz

Basic Contemporary styles such as Horton & Graham techniques are accepted.

Disco dance is a style of dance highly dependent on disco music

Disco dance is a fusion of Classical dance (spins and jumps), Jazz (isolations, core and connecting steps, spins and jumps), Modern, Rock and Roll (footwork, mostly kicks), Aerobics (footwork) and gymnastics and acrobatics

Dancers build their choreography with the focus on their interpretation of music, their dancing technique and expressiveness. 

Ethnic dance is any dance form which can be identified as originating with an ethnic culture and expressing the movement aesthetics of that culture

This routine must consist of dance styles that is characteristic of a particular cultural ethnic group. 

Freestyle dance incorporates many genres of dance, which evolve with the current music trends. It can be very physical and high energy or slow and expressive

Steps and movements most associated with Freestyle are spins, kicks, leaps, runs and slick arm and head actions

Your routine must demonstrate self expression combined with flexilbility and stamina.

Hip-hop is a dance style that combine funky dance movements usually perfomed to trendy

hip-hop music.

Fusion of street moves and Jazz dance technique. It can include a combination of different techniques like, popping, locking, breaking, rotations and jumps

It is a high-energy dance routine, incorporating challenging routines and beats.

Jazz dance key features include using feet, arm, and hand positions, isolations (head, shoulder, hips), timing, shape, and movements including body rolls, jazz walks, swings, and kicks

While the routine incorporates some classical moves, its fast pace with a high level of improvisation, and uses upbeat music. 

Lyrical dance is defined as a dance style that embodies various aspects of ballet, jazz, acrobatics, modern, and hip hop, while still maintaining its autonomy

Lyrical dance is usually emotionally charged and expressive and give dancers a chance to express a range of strong emotions through their dancing. Their movements attempt to show the meaning of the music. It is very passionate and can tell a story through movement.  

Modern Dance is a routine that is related to both Ballet and Jazz and which develops different movements and styles to a varied choice of music

The dancers must create lines and dance with breadth, freedom of movement and emotion. The danceis based upon the use of contraction and relaxation, lots of accents and the dimensions of dance.

Song & dance is a theatrical performance combining singing and dancing, where at least 50% being dance.

Tap dance is a type of dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. 

Dancers wear tap shoes to execute tap technique.

This dance style requires not only an ethnic identification, but a participatory and aesthetic tradition. It is a dance that is an integral part of the culture of person.

A dance developed by people that reflect the life of the people of a certain country or region.  The term "traditional" is used when it is required to emphasize the cultural roots of the dance. 

Examples: Spanish; Bhangra etc.

A routine combining any forms of dance styles or a routine that does not fit any category

Dance styles such as Belly Dancing, Gum Boot and Cheer leading are included here

If you have more than one style per genre, you can enter you additional dances under the open category.  

Baroque Music originated between 1600-1750

It was during the 17th Century that the system of modes finally crumbled away. By adding accidentals the Major/'Minor key system developed

Baroque music includes music by composers like Vivaldi, Handel, A. Scarlatti, Couperin, D. Scarlatti, Lully, Corelli, Rameau, Monteverdi, Purcell & Bach.

The Blues, a haunting, stylistic type of music, is based on the use of 'blue' notes or the intentional aberration or 'bending' of a scalar tone on a repetitive pattern, which is usually a twelve-bar structure. This gives the blues its characteristic melody and harmony.

This section can only contain music from a Broadway or West End Musical and cannot contain music from Motion pictures.

Classical music describes music that is considered serious or intellectual and is usually written in a traditional or formal style.

Classical music includes music by composers from Albonini to Bach, Chopin, DeBussy, Elgar, Franck, Gerswin, Handel, Ibert, Janaceck, Kuhlau, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Offenbach, Palestrina, Rimsky-Korsakov, Stravinsky, Teleman, Verdi and Wagner. Written between 1750-1830.

Contemporary music can be described as music that is currently being written, recorded and performed. It is distinctively modern in style and understood to be from the current century, depicting modern themes and it is musically commercial.

Students may perform their exam pieces i.e. Trinity Unisa Exams under this category.

Jazz is characterized by swing and blue notes, call and response vocals, polyrhythms and improvisation.  

International or local hits currently playing on the radio; either up-tempo, mid-tempo or ballade.

This category allows the participant the freedom to enter any piece as an own choice.

An own arrangement is a musical reconceptualization of a previously composed work

It may differ from the original work by means of reharmonization, melodic paraphrasing, orchestration, or development of the formal structure

Arranging is the art of giving an existing melody musical variety

Please bring a copy of your composition with and hand it in to the adjudicator prior to your performance.

This category creates an opportunity for the creation of your own compositions

An original work is one not received from others nor one copied from or based upon the work of others

Please bring a copy of your composition with and hand it in to the adjudicator prior to your performance.

Pop music is eclectic, and often borrows elements from other styles such as urban, dance, rock, Latin, and country; nonetheless, there are core elements that define pop music

Identifying factors include generally short to medium-length songs written in a basic format (often the verse-chorus structure), as well as common use of repeated choruses, melodic tunes, and hooks.

Rock music is a broad genre of popular music that originated as "rock and roll" in the 1960s and 1970s. It is based around amplified instruments, especially the electric guitar and electric bass, and is characterized by a strong bass line and driving rhythms

There are the repetitive and catchy riffs and melodies and the steady beat and contagious energy behind everything.

The Romantic period of music is from 1830 to 1930. Romantic composers aimed for a store powerful expression of emotion, often revealing their innermost thoughts and feelings

Romantic music is not just about the emotion of love, it can also be about hate or death (positive or negative feelings)

Composers such as Weber, Schubert, Schumann, Chopin, Liszt, Berlioz and Wagner were heavyweights of Romantic period music.

This is an unprepared genre

Music will be given to the participant 15 minutes before the start of the performance by the adjudicator.

A short instrumental composition, designed primarily to aid the student in improving his technical ability.

A Capella is technically defined as singing without instrumental accompaniment

A ballade is a song that tells a story, and it can be dramatic, funny, or romantic. You can find ballades in a variety of musical styles, from country-western to rock and roll

The ballade is an old musical form. Ballades are often by anonymous composers, passed down from generation to generation.  Exmples include “The Ballade of Jesse James,"

A ballade can also be a slow, romantic song.  The word ballade comes from medieval French balade, a dancing song.

Music from the period 1600 - 1750.  An overall characteristic of Baroque Music is that a single musical piece tended to project a single mood or expression of feeling

Some general characteristics of Baroque Music are:

-  A single melodic idea

- Continuous rhythmic drive

- Balance of Homophonic and polyphonic textures.

- Orchestral - strings, winds and harpsichord with very little percussion.

-  Abrupt shifts from loud to soft - achieved by adding or subt

A song written for the musical broadway theatre. The song selected may be any style as long as it is from a pre-existing musical broadway production

Stronger characterisation is important.

Costume and movement will enhance your performance. 

Also known as Country & Western music. This music form is developed mostly in the southern United States of America, with roots in traditional folk music, spirituals and blues.

Contemporary music is defined as music that is currently being written, recorded and performed.  

Students may perform their exam pieces i.e. Trinity Unisa Exams under this category.

Gospel music is a genre of Christian music. The creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of gospel music varies according to culture and social context

The song has to have a gospel message and a clear religious lyric.

This type of music refers to music originating from Latin America

Due to its highly syncretic nature, Latin American music encompasses a wide variety of styles, including influential genres such as bachata, bossa nova, merengue, rumba, salsa, samba, son, and tango.  

Light music is a less-serious form of Western classical music, which originated in the 18th and 19th centuries and continues today

The style is through-composed, usually shorter orchestral pieces and suites designed to appeal to a wider context and audience than more sophisticated forms such as the concerto, the symphony and the opera

Occasionally also known as mood music and concert music, light music is often grouped with the easy listening genre. Many compositions in this genre

International or local hits currently playing on the radio; either up-tempo, mid-tempo or ballade.

Music from a commercially released soundtrack album

Songs as featured in the soundtrack of a film, video, or television presentation.

The Open genre is also available for singers who prefer to do a genre not offered in our selection, or for the more creative singer, who wishes to perform a vocal medley.

An aria from an opera or operetta, with a varied compositional output.

Operetta is a genre of light opera, light in terms both of music and subject matter. It is also closely related, in English-language works, to forms of musical theatre

It includes spoken dialogue, songs, and dances. "Operetta" is the Italian diminutive of "opera" and was used originally to describe a shorter, perhaps less ambitious work than an opera.

An own arrangement is a musical reconceptualization of a previously composed work

It may differ from the original work by means of reharmonization, melodic paraphrasing, orchestration, or development of the formal structure

Arranging is the art of giving an existing melody musical variety

Please bring a copy of your composition with and hand it in to the adjudicator prior to your performance.

Songs produced by musicians who write, compose, and perform their own musical material, including lyrics and melodies

This is an original work and not one received from others nor one copied from or based upon the work of others

Singer Songwriters often provide the sole accompaniment to an entire composition or song, typically using a guitar or piano

Please bring a copy of your composition with and hand it in to the adjudicator prior to your performance.

Pop music is a genre of popular music. Although much of the music that appears on record charts is seen as pop music, the genre is distinguished from chart music

Pop music is eclectic, and often borrows elements from other styles such as urban, dance, rock, Latin, and country; nonetheless, there are core elements that define pop music

Identifying factors include generally short to medium-length songs written in a basic format (often the verse-chorus structure), as well as common us

Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans and developed from roots in blues and ragtime. Jazz is characterized by swing and blue notes, call and response vocals, polyrhythms and improvisation

R&B is a music genre that combines elements of rhythm and blues, pop, soul, funk, hip hop and electronic music

Soul music combines elements of African-American gospel music, rhythm and blues and jazz.

Genre of African-American music of the 1980s and 1990s in which rhyming lyrics are chanted to a musical accompaniment

Rapping (or rhyming, spitting, emceeing, MCing) is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and street vernacular", which is performed or chanted in a variety of ways, usually over a backing beat or musical accompaniment.

Rock music is a broad genre of popular music that originated as "rock and roll" in the 1960s and 1970s. It is based around amplified instruments, especially the electric guitar and electric bass, and is characterized by a strong bass line and driving rhythms

There are the repetitive and catchy riffs and melodies and the steady beat and contagious energy behind everything.

The Romantic period started around 1830 and ended around 1900, as compositions became increasingly expressive and inventive

Expansive symphonies, virtuosic piano music, dramatic operas, and passionate songs took inspiration from art and literature. Famous Romantic composers include Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Mahler, Verdi etc.

This is an unprepared genre

Music will be given to the participant 15 minutes before the start of the performance by the adjudicator.

A short instrumental composition, designed primarily to aid the student in improving his technical ability.

Pick a song that is associated with a specific country (a Folks tune)

Songs can include ethnic, indigenous music, folk music and traditional music.

Three-dimensional art is defined as art with all the dimensions of height, width, and depth. Unlike 2D art, it occupies greater physical space and can be viewed and interpreted from all sides and angles. 3D artists use various materials manipulated into objects, characters, and scenes to produce these artworks.

Enige tipe kamera kan gebruik word: digitaal, vaste fokus of professioneel

Die foto moet 'n boodskap oordra  Die foto moet deur die deelnemer SELF geneem word. Alles moet die kind se eie werk wees

Plagiaat van bestaande foto's sal nie aanvaar word nie.

Kunswerk moet ten minste 80% kleurpotlood hê

A5 groote

Slegs vir Gr RRR to 7

'n Collage is 'n kunswerk wat 'n verskeidenheid materiale bevat. Dit behels dikwels die vasplak van dinge soos papier, lap of voorwerpe op 'n doek of bord om sodoende 'n skildery of komposisie te vorm

Verskillende mediums kan gebruik word, maar GEEN konstruksie werk word toegelaat nie.

Gemengde medium kuns verwys na 'n visuele kunsvorm wat 'n verskeidenheid verskillende media en teksture in 'n enkele kunswerk kombineer

As jy byvoorbeeld met ink teken, verf dit dan met waterkleure, voeg dan 'n paar hoogtepunte in kleurpotlood by - dit is gemengde media!

Grys potlood is 'n baie harder sketsmedium as charcoal en kan meer gekontroleerd detail skets. bv die oë en hare

Maak gebruik van verskillende diktes potlode - 8H-8B. Gladder papier kan ook gebruik word.

Omdat hierdie medium so hard is, smeer dit nie maklik nie. Dus word min of geen

"fixitive" (seellaar) benodig.

Dit is 'n mat, donker sagte sketsmedium wat maklik smeer. Daarom is 'n "fixitive” (seellaar) baie belangrik

Dis 'n geskikte medium vir skakerings en dramatiese werke. Maak seker die gryn van papier is voldoende. Gladde papieroppervlaktes werk nie effektief nie.

Pastelle is 'n kunsmedium in die vorm van 'n stokkie, bestaande uit suiwer poeierpigment en 'n bindmiddel

Die pigmente wat in pastelle gebruik word, is dieselfde as dié wat gebruik word om alle gekleurde kunsmedia te produseer.

Gebruik enige verf soos waterverf, akriel verf ens. Slegs verf word gebruik.

Slegs laerskole

Digital art is a form of art that uses digital technology as part of the creative or presentation process. It encompasses a wide range of techniques and mediums that push the boundaries of traditional art. From the intricate brush strokes of 2D digital painting to the lifelike sculptures of 3D digital painting, artists use the power of technology to create stunning and realistic pieces.

- Afrikaans Opstel (Eerste Taal)

- Afrikaans Opstel (Tweede Taal)

- Afrikaans Poësie (Eerste Taal)

- Afrikaans Poësie (Tweede Taal)

- Engels opstel (Eerste Taal)

- Engels opstel (Tweede Taal)

- Engels Poësie (Eerste Taal)

- Engels Poësie (Tweede Taal)

1. Koorprogram van 5 tot 10 minute, wat bestaan uit:

- (1) Gewyde lied, (2) Ligte lied en (3) Enige lied in 'n ANDER taal

- Een lied moet a capella gesing word.

- Maak gebruik van minstens twee verskillende tale

2. Individuele kooritems se keuses is die volgende:

- Eenstemmige lied

- Tweestemmige lied

- Meerstemmige lied (3 stemme of meer)

- Afrika werk

- Klassieke kontemporêr

- Ligte kontemporêr

- Gewyde lied

- Volkslied

1. 'n Spreekkoor is 'n groep leerders wat saam 'n gedig (eie keuse volgens ouderdomsvlak) uitvoer. Klein aanpassings soos herhalings van sekere dele, klein veranderings aan die formaat en toevoegings van die gedig is toelaatbaar. <br>2. Afrikaans en/of Engels. Eie keuse.<br>3. Tydsduur: 2 tot 4 minute<br>4. Minimum van 15 leerders per groep.<br>5. Eenvormige kleredrag.<br>6. Dekor en rekwisiete is toelaatbaar mits dit self deur die leerders hanteer kan word en 'n positiewe bydrae tot die gedig lewer.<br>7. Met die beoordeling word die klem egter op die stemgebruik en stemwisseling, gesigsuitdrukkings, tempovariasie, ens. gelê en nie noodwendig op dekor, rekwisiete en kostuums nie.<br>8. NUUT! Geen "dirigent" word toegelaat om die spreekkore te lei nie.

'n Afskrif van die stuk moet voor die optrede aan die beoordelaar oorhandig word

Die optrede kan met of sonder begeleiding uitgevoer word

Tydsduur: 5-10 minute

5 - 30 cheerleaders per team

Categories: Primary school and Secondary school (mixed grades)

Uniforms with shoes or bare foot.

Pompoms must be used throughout and any other props (e.g. flags, hats, banners, etc.) are allowed.

Timing 3 - 6 minutes

1. Orchestral programme of 7 to 10 minutes, consisting of 4 pieces:

Formal song Formal song

Informal song

Traditional song Traditional song

Own choice (any genre) Own choice (any genre)

2. Individual orchestral items can consist of different (own choice genres (maximum 4x individual pieces)::

e.g. - Classical, Jazz etc.

A play is a form of drama that primarily consists of dialogue between characters and is intended for theatrical performance

A stage play is specifically crafted for performance on stage, distinct from works meant for broadcast or cinematic adaptation

They are presented on a stage before a live audienceThe term "play" encompasses the written texts of playwrights and their complete theatrical renditions.[1](20 to 40 minutes)