Position

XXIII International Dance Competition

ARABESK 2023

The competition is held remotely

Organizer of the competition

International Association of Festivals and Competitions ARABESK

Competitive nominations

• classical dance,

• neoclassical dance,

• folk dance,

• folk stage,

• folk-stylized,

• folk dance,

• jazz,

• modern,

• contemporary,

• children's dance (up to 10 years old),

• pop dance,disco

• sports and variety dance,

• dance show,

• sports dance,

• hip hop and other street destinations,

• experimental dance,

• author's choreography.

Age categories

1st age category: up to 6 years

2nd age group: from 6 years old to 8 years old

3rd age group: from 9 years old to 12 years old

4th age group: from 13 to 15 years

5th age group: from 16 to 19 years

6th age group: from 20 to 25 years

MIX age - mixed age groups

Mixed junior age group under 12

Mixed senior age group from 13 years old

Mixed age group with no age limit

Competitors

Level 1 - amateur studios and schools

Level 2 - exemplary, folk, state groups and schools

Level 3 - vocational schools, collectives and colleges.

Each level is evaluated and awarded separately. Criteria for evaluation

• execution technique

• compositional construction of the number

• stage performance, plastic, costume, props, performance culture

• selection and compliance of musical and choreographic material

• artistry, disclosure of an artistic image.

Conditions for registration for the competition

To participate in the competition, you must send until July 1 according to the system Wetransfer.

1.Application in the format Word.

2.Video MP4.

3.Photo from a rehearsal or concert of good quality JPG.

4.Parents' permission to publish photos and videos of the participant in social networks PDF.

5. 5. All documents are sent in one letter via the Wetransfer system.

6.Documents are sent by mail danceolympiad@gmail.com

Requirements for video files

1.Videos must be made in2022/23.

2. The video can be filmed in the dance hall and on stage.

3. The video must show the hands, feet and face of the competitor.

4. The organizers must be able to download the video. Videos in you tube format are not accepted.

5. The participant of the competition is responsible for the copyright of video, phonograms, performance of the number and video filming.

6. By submitting the video, the participant agrees to use the video in the social networks of the competition, in the presentations of the performers and in international media resources.

7.Videos from the logos of other organizers and events against the background of the competition number will not be accepted.

8. The organizers are not responsible for videos that are blocked when published by a social network, if the videos sent to the competition do not have copyright for the musical work.

Special prizes and awards

1.According to the results of the competition, is awarded in each age category and dance category.

2. Those who receive the highest number of points from the jury are awarded the GRAND PRIX title

3. The best performers and performances, by the decision of the jury, receive certificates and invitations for free participation in competitions and master classes in 2022/23 in Italy, Portugal, Russia and Latvia.

General requirements

Participants can be represented alone in their nomination and age category

The organizing committee has the right to close the acceptance of applications in any nomination earlier than the deadline, if the number of applications in the nomination has exceeded the technical capabilities of the competition

The age of an individual performer is determined at the time of the competition. In case of a disputable situation, the Organizing Committee has the right to demand a document confirming the age of the participant.

Participants have the right to participate in several nominations.

Jury composition, work procedure

The jury of the competition is formed of specialists in the field of choreography: honored cultural workers, leading teachers of educational institutions, ballet dancers, ballet masters and choreographers.

The performances of the contestants are evaluated according to a 10-point system. The final streams of the jury with the results of the contest numbers are sent to the leaders and teachers after the end of the contest.