Solos and Duos

Financial members of our club of any age are eligibled to participate in and perform a solo and/or duo. The elements of a solo and duo incorparate free exercise movements along with dance movements from a variety of genres.

Particpating and performing a solo and/or a duo is a private arrangement between the performer/parent and the coach. Training usually commences at the conclusion of the club team competitions in September. 

Training times and venues are arranged with the coach.

Costs associated with training and performances include:

• Training fees
• Costume Hire
• Entry fees - CAWA entry fee: Approx: $40 (solo) and/or $60 (duo - $30 per partne
• Applecross Eisteddfod entry fee: Approx: $40

SOLO
A solo performance is an arrangement to music timed between 1.5 to 3.5 minutes (depending on age) where the performers display 50% dance and 50% physical movement (Free Exercise). Competitors compete in their own age group in the section of Novice or Open which is dependent on state team representation, championship graceful representation, and previous success in the Novice or Open section.

DUO
A duo performance is an arrangement to music timed between 1.5 to 3.5 minutes (depending on age) where the competitors display 50% dance and 50% physical movement (Free Exercise). Competitors can partner with someone from their own age group or one year level below or above. It is highly recommended that the partners display similar qualities and have the ability to work together as a team. Duos compete in the age group of the oldest partner in the section of Novice and Open which is dependent on state team representation, championship graceful representation and previous success in the Novice or Open section.

Competition Dates: (2025) 

• • Applecross Eisteddfod: 10^th-12^th October, 2025
  • CAWA Solo/Duo Competition: 23^rd October - 16^th November, 2025

Entry Forms
Entry forms for the Applecross Eisteddford and CAWA Solo/Duo Competitions are available through the CAWA website. Each parent/guardian is responsible for entering their child before the closing date. Please note that all participants must be financial with their club.

If you are interested in your daughter performing a Solo and/or Duo routine and need assistance with finding a coach, contact Head Coach, Jill at jambkh@bigpond.com or phone: 0448882285