Russian State Pedagogical University of A. I. Herzen

The Centre of International Cooperation “Inter Aspect”

2ndInternational festival and competition

«SUPER DANCEfrom folk to modern»

April, 25 – 29, 2014

St.Petersburg, Russia

FESTIVAL PURPOSE:

The main purpose of the Festival is to discover young talents in the realm of dance, to support their creative initiatives and promote choreography in its various artistic forms, performing and pedagogical aspects. The festival is held to encourage academic, professional cooperation and cultural exchange between choreographic groups.

THE FESTIVAL AIMS TO:

  • Discover new names and talents in choreographic arts;
  • Create a favorable atmosphere and environment for professional communication, experience and repertoire exchange between the festival participants;
  • Raise the professional level of group leaders (master-classes, workshops and round table discussions for the leaders);
  • Strengthen young people’s adequate understanding of other cultures: develop a tolerant attitude to cultural differences and respect for ethnic peculiarities with their unique forms of self-expression and artistic realization;
  • Attract producers, festival and concert organizers to establish business contacts with festival participants (arrangement of tours and participation in foreign festivals);
  • Foster the spirit of voluntary participation among choreographic students, attracting them to work at the festival;
  • Establish and strengthen international contacts with the near- and far-abroad countries, resume cultural exchange and create conditions for the participant’s close business communication.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:

President of the Festival

Valery Pavlovich Solomin – Rector of Russian State Pedagogical University of A. I. Herzen, Full member of the International Academy of Sciences (IAS)

Artistic Director of the Festival

Irina Avramkova – PhD, Dean of the Music Department of Russian State Pedagogical University of A. I. Herzen, Honored Culture Worker of the Russian Federation, Honored Worker of Higher Education of the Russian Federation

Director of the Festival

Elena Bizina – General director of CIC "Inter Aspect", member of European Association of Folklore Festivals (EAFF), member of European Choral Association “Europa Cantat”

PARTNERS:

European Association of Folklore Festivals (EAFF)

Saint-Petersburg District Administrations

Creative Association «Art Attaché»

PARTICIPANTS:

  • The choreographic groups from all over the world (minimum 3 dancers, maximum not limited).
  • The dance groups of various styles, trends and from different choreography schools including:
  • Professional and amateur choreographic groups (no limitations on the maximum number of dancers);
  • Choreographic groups of different age (no limitations on the maximum of age);

CONCERT VENUES:

  • Concert Hall “Saint-Petersburg” (Pirogovskaya embankment, 5/2)
  • The Russian Ethnographic Museum (Inzhenernaya St., 4/1)
  • Halls of Saint-Petersburg District Administrations
  • Concert Halls of St.Petersburg Universities and schools
  • Concert Halls and Palaces of Culture of Saint-Petersburg

THE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:

April, 25 / Arrival of the participants. Registration of the participants.
Rehearsal on the stage
19.00 – Official Opening Ceremony, Gala Concertof the participants
April, 26 / Excursions and city tours
Concerts of the dance groups in concert halls of Saint-Petersburg
Rehearsal at the venue of the competition
Meeting withthe group leaders(a round table discussion)
April, 27 / FirstroundofInternationalcompetition«SUPER DANCE from folk to modern»(performances of the participants)
Concerts of the dance groups at concert halls of Saint-Petersburg
April, 28 / Excursions and city tours. Workshops, master classes
Concerts of the dance groups in concert halls of Saint-Petersburg
20.30 – Friendship party “Festival school”
(awarding of diplomas and announcement of participants for the second round)
April, 29 / Workshops, master classes
18.00 – Second Round of International Competition “SUPER DANCE from folk to modern” (competitive performance of the laureates). Awarding ceremony, Grand Prix contest
Closing Ceremony
Dance party for the participants of the festival
April, 30 / Meeting with the jury members (a round table discussion with the group leaders)
Departure of the participants

CONDITIONS:

  • All participants are to make their own travel arrangements to and from Saint-Petersburg and pay their travel expenses. The Organizing Committee provides accommodation, catering services and cultural program (excursions) by agreement with the festival participants;
  • Festival participant groups are to submit printed materials to be used for the festival posters, booklets and catalogues design; each participant group receives a free catalogue as a keepsake;
  • Each participant group is to participate in the Festival Opening Ceremony with one piece (no longer than 3 minutes) and in the Festival concerts with a 15-20 minutes performance.
  • Each participant group is welcome to choose: participation in the Festival only, participation both in the Festival and in the Competition, participation in the Competition only. The group’s choice and decision must be stated in the application form.
  • Each participant group receives a diploma and a memorable souvenir of the Festival.
  • A group delegation can include artists and their accompanying party. The number of artists and accompanying people is not limited.
  • Participant groups are invited to take part in workshops(master classes) with Russian and foreign specialists;
  • Each participant group is welcome to bring their video materials for sale and showcase their cultural uniqueness by participating in the fair-sale with arts and crafts products of their native region.

FESTIVAL FEE (for participants and accompanying persons):

«FESTIVAL PACKAGE 1 » 190 EUR per person (3* hotel, economic option)

  • 5 nights in two or three beds rooms with bathrooms
  • 5 breakfasts
  • transfer “airport-hostel-airport” with guide
  • sightseeing city tour by bus with guide (St. Petersburg)
  • Opening ceremony with gala concert of participants
  • public concertswith other groups
  • Certificate of Festival and Workshop participation
  • transfers to the concert venues
  • complete set of festival information materials
  • one free leader (in twin room) for every 30 persons

«FESTIVAL PACKAGE 2 » 240 EUR per person (3* hotel)

  • 5 nights instandard twin/double rooms, bathrooms available
  • 5 breakfasts on buffet
  • 5 dinners on buffet at hotel
  • transfer “airport-hotel-airport” with guide
  • sightseeing city tour by bus with guide (St. Petersburg)
  • Opening ceremony with gala concert of participants
  • public concertswith other groups
  • Certificate of Festival and Workshop participation
  • transfers to the concert venues
  • complete set of festival information materials
  • one free leader (in twin room) for every 30 persons

Please notice! Hotel reservation is guarantee ONLY after 10%prepayment no later February, 15.

Accommodation, meals and culture program (excursions, bus, guides) for the participants is provided by «Art Attaché» Creative association: tel/fax: +7 (812) 328-39-21

website: e-mail:

COMPETITION CONDITIONS:

AGE GROUPS: Participant groups are divided according to three age categories:

Group 1: Children–Age 7–11;

Group2:Teen–Age 12–15;

Group 3:Juniors–Age 16–20;

Group4:Adults–Age 20–40;

Group5:Seniors–from 40years and above;

Every group can includes other age of participantsbutnomorethan 30% from full group

CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION:

CATEGORYА:Classical dance andstylization

CATEGORYВ:Folk choreography (ethnic dance and stylization)

CATEGORYС:Modernchorography(jazz, modern, neoclassical dance, free plastic)

CATEGORY D:Stagechoreography(show groups, step, oriental dances, disco)

CATEGORYE:Sport choreography (hip-hop, techno, street, electric boogie, break dance)

CATEGORYF:Theatre of dances

CONTEST PROCEDURE:

The competition includes two rounds:

Each participant group has a rehearsal (stage trial). The schedule of their trials is devised by the secretary IN ADVANCE (before the participants’ arrival).

First round

The contestants perform before an audience.

For the First Round a participant dance group prepares one (1) ortwo (2) choreographic pieces lasting no longer than 10 minutes (total), including their entrance and retirement form the stage.

For the CATEGORYF(theatre of dances) it possible to extend the time of performance (in this case only one composition up to 15 minutes)

Upon completion of the first round the jury will make decision as to winners and diploma holders of contest, and will award special prizes:

  • Laureate (first, second and third places in the categories)
  • Diploma Holder (a diploma for participation)
  • Special Jury Prizes

The main judging criteria:

  1. Performing skills. Technique/perfection. (maximum 50 points)
  2. Artistic merit (imagery and image creation, message, emotionality, artistry) (maximum 50 points)
  3. Presentation (stage design and stage direction, repertoire choice, costumes ) (maximum 50 points)

The group can take maximum 150 points.

Age / First place / Second place / Third place / Diploma / For Grand Prix contest
Age 7-11 / 130-150 / 111- 129 / 91 - 110 / 0-90 / the highest score, not less than 135
Age 12–15 / 130-150 / 111- 129 / 91 - 110 / 0-90 / the highest score, not less than 135
Age 16-20 / 130-150 / 111- 129 / 91 - 110 / 0-90 / the highest score, not less than 135
Age 20-40 / 130-150 / 111- 129 / 91 - 110 / 0-90 / the highest score, not less than 135
Age 40 - / 130-150 / 111- 129 / 91 - 110 / 0-90 / the highest score, not less than 135

Second round Grand Prix contest

The contestants perform with audience. The running order is determined by drawing.

AllLaureates of first place (up to 15 nominees), selected by the jury, can compete in the second round.

For the second round competition a participant dance group presents one choreographic piece (the group’s choice) lasting no longer than 5 minutes.

Awards of the second round winners:

Grand Prix / 40000 Rubles (~1000 EUR)
Prix of audience / 5000 Rubles (~130 EUR)

PARTICIPATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

  • A dance group is welcome to participate in two or more categories.
  • A group cannot change the program which they apply with. If the competition program differs from that proposed in the application, the group losses points!
  • The running order in the first round is determined by the Organizing Committee.
  • Audio record for a group’s performance must be written on a CD-R or mini-discs, with each program number (dance) on a separate disc. Audio records of low quality are not allowed and will not be admitted to the competition. There are no restrictions on the use of ‘live’ accompaniment to the performance.
  • Performance conditions are equal for all contestants.

PARTICIPATION FEE IN COMPETITION:

To take part in the competition, artistgroups must submit an application and pay a fee:

Group of 3-6 members – 80 euro (per group)

Group of 7-12 members – 100 euro (per group)

Group of 13 and more members– 150 euro (per group)

The fee is to be paid to the Organizing CommitteeAFTER THE APPLICATION SUBMISSION and no later than March 1, 2014. Fee payment is regarded as a confirmation of a group’s participation in the competition.

PLEASE NOTE: If you refuse to participate in the competition after March 1, 2014, the fee is not refunded.

The program coordinator sends banking and fee payment details to a group after receiving their application. If the fee is paid by an organization, we ask you to provide the organization’s bank details for the contract and invoice formation (organization full name, full name of the person in charge, legal address, bank details)

Original documents (contract, acceptance certificate, invoice) will be provided on arrival.

APPLYING FOR PARTICIPATION:

To participate in the festival and competition you should fill the application form and send it by e-mail:

, no later than February 1, 2014.

The following materials are to be attached to the application form:

  • Background (no longer than 10 linesin English);
  • Colour photographs of group (in JPG (JPEG) format, up to2 MB)
  • video records (send certain tracks by e-mail by post, needed for concerts organization)
  • group’s performance program

ORGANISING COMMITTEE:

Tel./fax: +7-812-328-39-21

website: e-mail:

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