Sapphire

To receive a Sapphire Challenge Award, a child must demonstrate:

• excellent diction, projection and articulation. A wide range of vocal dynamics;
• excellent vocal intonation and the ability to sing different styles of music sensitively and lyrically in character and in time with the musical accompaniment;
• energy, coordination, rhythm, character and precision when performing a varied, imaginative and creative self-choreographed dance;
• a wide vocabulary, fluency, excellent listening and questioning skills, 
• the use of humour and eye contact when speaking and in conversation;
• a good ability to portray character displaying understanding of the use of vocal and physical traits;
• good consistent improvisation skills when in character. 

During the assessment, the student may be asked to do any of the following:

• Perform a one minute modern speech/monologue of their choice in character;
• Perform a musical theatre song of their choice with musical accompaniment;
• Perform a self-choreographed dance to music. This should be rehearsed at home and last no more than two minutes (if your child needs their own recorded music, please bring this on a device such as a phone so that it can be connected to the Challenger's speaker);
• Prepare a character to use in an improvised duologue with the Challenger. 

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