2012 International Chinese Dance Competition
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The Sydney quarter-final round of the 2012 International Chinese Dance Competition took place on the 19th of August, 2012 at the Tom Mann Theatre.
We’d like to take this opportunity to thank the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China for hosting this international competition and providing such a wonderful platform to support Chinese culture across the globe. Our gratitude also goes to the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Sydney for supporting the Australian Chinese Performing Artists’ Association in their dedicated planning and organising of this event.
Being a world-wide competition of traditional Chinese dance, competitions took place internationally to select representatives from each participating country. These representatives will be given the opportunity to travel to China for the grand final. Judges were asked to evaluate the dance techniques, skills and talents of the dancers, along with their choreography.
Our five judges for the Sydney quarter-final round of the 2012 International Chinese Dance Competition were：
Janice Breen is one of Australia's most experienced entertainment professionals, and in 2005was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for service to the performing arts. Janice Breen performed consistently as a professional dancer in events such as TheJohnny O’Keefe Show, The Don Lane Show, and five years on Brian Henderson's Bandstand. As a choreographer she has created performances for Channel 7's annualCarols in the Domain and the TV Week Logie Awards, just to name a few. As the director of the Janice Breen Performance Studio, she has helped nurture many of the country’s young stars in the entertainment industry for over 40 years.
Virginia Ferris is a professional choreographer, artistic director, adjudicator, dance tutor and event coordinator. She is the Performance Parade Director for the annual City of Sydney Chinese New Year Twilight Parade, which entertains an audience of over two-hundred-thousand people. Virginia’s other works with the City of Sydney include the Lord Mayor New Years Eve Party and the Olympic Games Live Sites. She herself has also performed with singers including Kylie Minogue, Frank Sinatra, Marcia Hines and Richard Simmons., at events such as the Opening of the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Virginia's accreditations include NIDA, the Sydney Dance Company, being the Head of Dance for The McDonald College Performing Arts School, and more.
Maya Gavish has extensive stage experience resulting from numerous performances and shows as a dancer, choreographer and teacher. Maya completed her training at Broadway Dance Centre and Steps in New York, the Cologne Conservatory in Germany, he Place in London and the Academy of Dance in Israel. Maya is a qualified teacher currently completing a Master in Dance and Education.
Olia Golubova graduated from the Rokiskis Choreography School and Klaipeda University’s choreography department in Lithuania, and is a professionally trained choreographer and passionate dance teacher, with more than 6 years of experience as a choreographer in various styles ranging from classical to hip-hop. Having over 17 years of dance experience herself, Olia has performed in theatrical performances and TV shows alike.
Emily Johnson trained in RAD Classical Ballet, Jazz and Tap with the Janice Breen Performance Studio from a young age. She has performed in many major events including the Channel 7 Carols in the Domain and the NSW Premiers Concerts as well as numerous corporate events, television and live performances. She is currently teaching dance and sharing her extensive knowledge with the next generation.
With such amazing performances, it’s no wonder Sydney is regarded as an international cultural centre. At the end of the competition, Consul-general Wang Yun, Chairman William Yu and Chairman John Qian preceded onstage to present certificates and souvenirs to all participants.
Consul-general Wang Yun then announced the final scores and rankings which were as follows:
1. Miracle (47) 2. Luo Fu (45) 3. Grand Banquet (44) 4. Mongolian Dance (43)
5. The National Wind (42) 6. Praise (41) 7. The Bamboo Forest (40)
8. Mermaid, Crystal Lake, Fan, I Love Sinkiang, The Motherland in My Heart (38)
Our gratitude goes out to all participating troupes, artists, teachers and judges. Thank you all for your involvement in the 2012 International Chinese Dance Competition, we hope you’ve all had a wonderful time and gained inestimable experiences.
