Who we are. |
CHAIR
Sule Taylor
VICE-CHAIR
Yasmin Taylor
TREASURER
Hannah Harrison
SECRETARY
Terri Russell
ADMINISTRATOR
Claire Cadman
TROPHY SECRETARY
Vicki Brunink
PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATORS
Jena Tyler & Yasmin Taylor
ORDINARY MEMBER
Janice Gough
STAGE MANAGERS
Gloria White, Vicki Elliot & Liza Carter
FRONT OF HOUSE LOGISTICS
Robyn Cleghorn
SAFEGUARDING
Tracy Barnes
Sule Taylor
VICE-CHAIR
Yasmin Taylor
TREASURER
Hannah Harrison
SECRETARY
Terri Russell
ADMINISTRATOR
Claire Cadman
TROPHY SECRETARY
Vicki Brunink
PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATORS
Jena Tyler & Yasmin Taylor
ORDINARY MEMBER
Janice Gough
STAGE MANAGERS
Gloria White, Vicki Elliot & Liza Carter
FRONT OF HOUSE LOGISTICS
Robyn Cleghorn
SAFEGUARDING
Tracy Barnes
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All enquiries to Mrs Sule Taylor 70 Crescent Road Locks Heath SO31 6PF Telephone: 01489 600863 Email: [email protected] |
Affiliated to the British & International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance & Speech We are an All England nominated festival providing a pathway through to the All England Dance competition on alternate years Registered Charity Number 1032283 |
Funding. |
The Southampton Stage Dance Festival, like the 300+ other Festivals which are affiliated to the British and International Federation of Festivals, is a registered charity and receives no public funding, no government grants, no lottery funding and no Arts Council grants.
The Festival derives its income wholly from entry fees and door/ticket charges. The Voluntary Organising Committee aims for a split of approximately 50/50 between these two sources of income to limit competitor costs to a reasonable level. The event incurs many expenses, the major ones being (2018) the hire of the theatre and associated costs (approx 45%), adjudicator’s fees/expenses (approx 20%), and medals/certificates/awards (approx 9%).
The Festival movement is dedicated to providing the opportunity for young people to perform in public and to receive advice and encouragement from professional adjudicators. By bringing this creative art into the community, the Festival provides audiences with some excellent entertainment at a reasonable price.
It is possible that expenses could be reduced by re-locating to a less expensive venue, e.g. a school, but this type of accommodation is very difficult to find and the Committee feels that the best platform available - a professional theatre stage with proper changing rooms, tiered seating and other facilities - should be provided.
It is hoped that the above information provides a little background into the way our Festival is organised. Donations in cash and kind, and any other help are always welcome. The Festival is organised entirely by volunteer staff. Volunteers to assist with the running of the Festival, particularly during the actual week at the theatre are always needed. Please contact a Committee member if you wish to help in any way.
The Festival derives its income wholly from entry fees and door/ticket charges. The Voluntary Organising Committee aims for a split of approximately 50/50 between these two sources of income to limit competitor costs to a reasonable level. The event incurs many expenses, the major ones being (2018) the hire of the theatre and associated costs (approx 45%), adjudicator’s fees/expenses (approx 20%), and medals/certificates/awards (approx 9%).
The Festival movement is dedicated to providing the opportunity for young people to perform in public and to receive advice and encouragement from professional adjudicators. By bringing this creative art into the community, the Festival provides audiences with some excellent entertainment at a reasonable price.
It is possible that expenses could be reduced by re-locating to a less expensive venue, e.g. a school, but this type of accommodation is very difficult to find and the Committee feels that the best platform available - a professional theatre stage with proper changing rooms, tiered seating and other facilities - should be provided.
It is hoped that the above information provides a little background into the way our Festival is organised. Donations in cash and kind, and any other help are always welcome. The Festival is organised entirely by volunteer staff. Volunteers to assist with the running of the Festival, particularly during the actual week at the theatre are always needed. Please contact a Committee member if you wish to help in any way.
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