I completely agree with everything you have said. It’s been the worst I’ve ever experienced. The venue is completely unsuitable in more ways than one. How could they not know until the finals started that stage 2 wasn’t safe for some of the ballet sections? Stage 2 is so small, expecting the older end to dance on that and have to practically leap on the spot, travelling movements that are part of the choreography can’t be danced to full because of the stage is just really not okay. Finals use to be special and it didn’t feel like it this year. The amount of money they must be making is disgusting. I’ve heard nothing but disappointing comments, stressed teachers, children, families and supporters! If you have more than one child dancing at the same time in different theatres you have to chose which one to watch or just not watch atal.
It also normally brings local schools together so that they can support and celebrate with eachother but you are so all over the place that’s not been there this year.
It’s such a shame that there are some amazing adjudicators out there that specialise in specific genres and they haven’t utilised them for those sections.
You're right also about the safety and safeguarding of the children, where is that?!
Such a real shame for teachers and students who have worked hard to reach this for it to have been an experience they didn’t think would be a negative one. Finals use to be special, it’s completely lost what it once was!
