Backstreet dance, Cairns

Festival Parade

Cairns Festival Parade 2022 – Saturday 27th August

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CAIRNS FESTIVAL PARADE

Application Form

Backstreet Dance are excited to enter the 2022 Cairns Festival Grand Parade as STREET PERFORMERS!!!

Deadline to submit: Saturday 30th July @ 12pm noon

We have entered the Festival over 8 times now and our mission is the same: To continue to WOW all of Cairns with our buzzing beaming energy we are so well known for!!
Who can apply: Strictly Current Students of 10 years old (as of 26th August 2021) and above (including Adult Dance Students)
Festival Parade Date: Saturday 27th August approximately 5pm to 7pm (pending our placement in the Parade)

Rehearsal/Briefing Date: Upon submitting this form, please be aware that it is compulsory to attend a full dress rehearsal at the studio (including approving of your full costume/outfit) and an important Parent Briefing for the 10-12yo’s as follows:

10-12yo’s Rehearsal: Friday 26th August, 3.30pm to 4.45pm (Parents arrive in last 15 mins for the Parent Brief)
13yo to Adults Rehearsal: Friday 26th August, 7pm to 8pm

What is the Cost:This is a not-for-profit event for Backstreet. We purely want to give you the opportunity to perform and contribute to the Cairns Community. We do not charge for the dance rehearsal or the Festival. The only purchase needed is a Backstreet blue shirt from our dancewear range (more details below).

Costume Requirement: The Theme of this year’s Festival is ‘Diamond Jubilee’.

Choose from the following:
1) Purchase/Wear a Backstreet Blue Top of any style (a top with our logo on it). It MUST be from our Dancewear range (except plain black). If you own a silver glitter printed top from a previous program/event like Performance Troupe or Relay for Life with Backstreet Dance glittered on the front – you CAN wear this as an option.
OR
2) Purchase a Backstreet Glitter/Diamonte Printed Top for $66

Ask reception to fit the samples – Payment must be made before 12noon on Saturday 30th July

The shirt will have Backstreet Dance in silver printed glitter on the front and Cairns Festival Parade 2022 on the back in diamontes

PLUS MUST ALSO ORGANISE THE FOLLOWING:

Wear matching clothes – Eg. black tights/pants. No print or other branded logos on them please.
Accessorise and make your outfit look like a costume – Must match the Backstreet colours – eg. striped socks, tutus, hats, gloves, etc. Our colours are: BLACK, WHITE, SILVER, AND UNIQUE BACKSTREET BLUE.
Wear white / silver / black shoes of any brand or style . Ensure they are comfortable to dance/walk in.
Decorate your face with diamonds/diamontes – use face jewels. Must be silver/white/blue/black only
Wear some sort of diamond-like accessories – eg. diamonte necklace/earrings: Safe to dance in.

Please read, complete and return along with payment of $66 (only if purchasing a custom made shirt from us ) before 12noon on Saturday 30th July

2022 CAIRNS FESTIVAL GRAND PARADE APPLICATION FORM

IMPORTANT: Please read, complete and return along with payment of $66 (only if purchasing a custom made shirt from us) before 12noon on Saturday 30^th July

First Name

Last Name

Age as at 26th August 2022:

Do you know your membership number?

Yes

Please list the 5 digits on your membership card here:

What is the Date of Birth and residential address attached to your membership card?

Will I be purchasing a custom-made top for $66.

Yes

Please see Reception to try your shirt size on and make payment BEFORE the deadline: 12noon on Saturday 30th July. If payment is not received by this deadline - your shirt will NOT be ordered. Thankyou 🙂

The best mobile number for updates / emergency on the night:

Email so we can send you confirmation

By signing this form, you agree and understand the following expectations set by Backstreet Dance and the Cairns Regional Council:

I understand that, if I am a Parent/Guardian of a student aged UNDER 13yo, I am required to attend the compulsory safety briefing on the 26th August
I understand the choreography will be beginner level and repetitive to suit the moving Parade.
I understand that, as a student, I must attend the compulsory rehearsal. If I don’t turn up, I understand I am NOT allowed to participate in the Festival Parade.
I understand that I am responsible for purchasing my own Backstreet Dancewear and I must put a lot of love and creative effort into my costume and face design so that it fits the theme and looks AMAZING!!!
I understand that whatever items I bring with me on the day of the Festival must be carried on my body. Eg. Mobile phone. Items cannot be given to Teachers. Best to bring disposable drink bottles and throwaway snacks.
I understand that if the Festival does not go ahead due to COVID restrictions or other reasons out of Backstreet Dance’s control, that I will still be given my shirt (if I purchase one) and there will be no refund. This is because the shirts are unable to be returned to the supplier for refund. Therefore payment is non-refundable, even if the event is cancelled.
I understand that, if I am a student under 13yo, that once the Parade reaches the end of the Esplanade, a Parent/Adult Guardian must meet me IMMEDIATELY at the finishing point (which will be shared closer to the date) and get signed off by the Dance Director, Deborah before going home/being released.
I understand that if I am a student of 13yo and over, I do not have to be signed off by the Director at the end of the Parade and am allowed to leave at my own will.
I understand that I will be representing Backstreet Dance at the Festival and that I will be on my best behaviour. I will be responsible and respect others around me at all times. I understand that if my behaviour is not appropriate, I can be asked to be removed from the Parade immediately.
I will not hold Backstreet Dance (including its staff and volunteers) or the Cairns Regional Council liable for any injuries or loss of property.
I understand that I will receive an Acceptance Letter during the week of the 2nd August 2022 which will outline:
Extra information that the Cairns Regional Council release about our starting and finishing point
A reminder that I must come FULLY dressed on Friday 26^th August so my costume can be approved
Instead of wearing your face design, you can show it to Deb for approval (eg. in the packet)
I understand that naked flame, spraying/squirting water, throwing objects, consumption of alcoholic beverages, use of glass items is strictly prohibited.
I understand that as a Parade participant I must promptly comply with any instructions given by any member of the Cairns Regional Council, the Parade Co-Ordinator (Deborah Storer) and/or other Backstreet staff members/volunteers and abuse is not tolerated.
I understand that participating in the Parade is done at my own risk and I must take responsibility for my own personal health and safety.
I understand that failure to comply with the Terms and Conditions stated may result in exclusion from participation in the Parade by the Cairns Regional Council and/or Backstreet Dance.

For further Terms and Conditions please visit the Cairns Festival Parade website.

Please complete all details below. Thank you

If UNDER 18yo – BOTH student and a Parent/Guardian must sign:

Student Signature

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Parent's First Name

Parent's Last Name

Parent Signature

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Backstreet dance, Cairns

Festival Parade

2022 CAIRNS FESTIVAL GRAND PARADE APPLICATION FORM

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