IN 2012 THE INTERNATIONAL DANCE GAMES® WILL TAKE PLACE IN SPAIN!
IN 2012THE INTERNATIONAL DANCE GAMES® WILL TAKE PLACE IN SPAIN! Spain is one of the most beautiful and amazing countries of Europe with a mysterious and interesting history. Spain is one of the largest countries on the territory of EEC. It is situated on the most part of the Iberian Peninsula. Its population is 39,5 million of people. Except for Madrid there are no less famous big cities such as Barcelona, Valencia and Seville. It is a very ancient country. The earliest facts known to scientists bring us to ancient times when Iberians lived on the Iberian Peninsula. In 5-3 centuries B.C. Celts inhabited Spain. These lands were the province of Roman Empire in late 1st century. Since the beginning of our era Visigoth State was established on the ruins of Roman Empire. Then Arabs came and captured the entire territory of Spain (711-718years) and created a number of states. It was the era of stability. During the Reconquista (718-1492) Spanish Kingdoms of Aragon and Castile and many others were created. Since the era of unification of Castile and Aragon in 1479 Spain was a united state. At the beginning of 16th century Spanish Colonial Empire was established. But at the beginning of 18th century the European Dynasties’ struggle for the Spanish Crown began and it led to a war. In 1923 a military- monarchist dictatorship was established. The monarchy was dethroned on the 14th of April 1931. It started the Spanish Civil War (1931- 193). During this period National Front was created (January 1936). The war ended with the establishment of dictatorship led by General Francisco Franco, Spain was declared the kingdom (1947). Only after Franco’s death in November 1975 Juan Carlos was designated king. At present Spain is a modern European power. Its monetary unit is Euro. Its main religion is Catholicism. Official language is Spanish. Countries of EEC and the USA are the major foreign trade partners. Spain is also one of the most beautiful parts of our planet, the largest region of international tourism (about 50 million people a year). Scenic mountains, warm sea and sociable Spanish make the country attractive for tourists. Spain is rich in cultural traditions is considered to be an open-air museum. Spain is a homeland for Cervantes, Lorca, Salvador Dali, Picasso and Goya. If you visit our festival you will learn a lot about this marvelous and mysterious country.
The contest is held once a year and it moves from one country to another. In June 2012 the INTERNATIONAL DANCE GAMES® begins in Spain on a famous stage La Siesta. Since 1960 and currently La Siesta is considered to be one of the best dance-halls in Spain. The festival will be opened by tenor Sam and a famous flamenco dancer Jose Leon who holds the world record for the fastest flamenco dancer. He has never been beaten since 1967 and 1989 for the amount of steps with his feet in one second and one minute.
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EVENT GUIDE:
DATES:
June 23-30 2012
WE INVITE DANCERS ON SUCH GENRES AS:
Classic dance, ballet
Modern choreography (Jazz, Modern, Neo-Classic, Hip-Hop, Disco, Techno, Street, Electric Boogie, Break Dance, Pop Locking and other street dance styles)
Folk choreography
Theatres of Dance
Ballet choreography (ensembles and shows)
Oriental Dance
Flamenco
Mix choreography
INFORMATION SUPPORT:
The festival is announced in Spanish newspapers, on radio and television;
Interview with teachers;
The results of the festival will be published in Spanish, Italian, French, Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Kazakh and other Media;
Interview with teachers.
Sponsors of participants have an opportunity of special advertising campaign (e-mail us to get more information: info@inter-culture.info)
BROCHURES:
AIMS AND TASKS:
To support creative initiatives those have particular cultural and social importance for society.
During the competitions we create favorable psychological atmosphere – the atmosphere of joy, comfort, friendship and popularization of healthy lifestyle.
To strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between children and youth from around the world.
To support and develop amateur art of children and youth.
To share experience and art achievements of creative groups from around the world.
To raise the professional level of teachers.
To develop interethnic, interregional and international relations in the field of arts.
To create the atmosphere of unforgettable art holiday.
ORGANIZATIONAL AND TECHNICAL DEMANDS:
Each team must present 2 competitive dances 2-5 minutes in length each. Each soloist- one composition up to 4 minutes in length.
All compositions must be burnt on CD media. Providing each backing track on an individual CDdisc is obligatory. Reserve tracks on flash are welcomed.
You should indicate in the application whether it is necessary to split turns or the work will be done in one block.
It is obligatory to indicate soloists, duos and small groups of three to five people in the application.
JURY:
Cultural workers of Spain, France, Italy, the USA, Canada, Russia and other countries serve the jury of the Festival. Organizers of the festival form the international jury. Participation in gala concerts for all the participants is not guaranteed, and it is asserted up to results of the previous festival performances up to the decision of the organizing committee and the jury.
Selection and accordance of musical and choreographic material;
Artistry and disclosure of artistic image.
CATEGORIES:
Classical dance
Modern choreography- pop choreography, sports choreography (Hip-Hop, Disco, Techno, Street, Electric Boogie, Pop Locking and other street dance styles)
Folk choreography
Oriental Dance
AGE GROUPS:
1st – up to 12
2nd – 13 to 16
3rd – 16 to 25
4th – from 25
Mixed groups
*age of the team is determined by the most of participants.
AWARDS:
AWARDS FOR CONTESTANTS:
Professional judges define winners of awards, prizewinners 1, 2, 3 classified and Grand Prix Cup of the festival. Dance groups are awarded with trophies, certificates and memorable prizes from the organizers as well as from the Kingdom of Spain, and a special prize- a fascinating tour of the most beautiful places of Catalonia.
AWARDS FOR TEACHERS:
In addition special prizes for teachers according to the performance level of their groups are possible: “The best Choreography”, “The best Choreographer of the Festival”, “The best Teacher “, “Award to the National Cultural Traditions preservation” and “Award to Help and Assistance during the Festival”.
Choreographers who won previously mentioned degrees fromFiestalonia Milenioand those who desire to hold master-classes will get special certificate fromInternational Dance Council under UNESCO.
PRICES:
Accommodation in a room for 3 is 390 euro per person – extra day is 40 euro per person
Accommodation in a double standard is 435 euro per person- extra day is 65 euro per person
Accommodation in a single standard is 500 euro per person- extra day is 78 euro per person
Extra payment for soloists is 50 euro
Extra payment for duos is 40 euro per duos
Extra payment for small groups of 3 to 5 people is 30 euro per group
Extra payment for those who participate in two categories is 10 euro per person (is paid on the spot while register).
FOR TEACHERS:
If there are more than 25 people in group, accommodation, transfers and full board and lodging for a teacher is paid by the organizers of the contest!
WITHIN THE PACKAGE:
Accommodation in no less than three-star hotel
Half board (breakfast and dinner)
Accommodation in double room for teachers does not require extra payment
Transfer: Barcelona- Lloret de Mar (Costa Brava)- Borispol Airport
*an excursion to walled city Tossa de Mar for groups of more than 50 individuals is free
Procession through the city
Certificates registered in representatives of Spain.
Special metal-based certificates from the city’s authority.
Thank- you- letters for teachers and sponsors on State numbering Stamped paper of the Kingdom of Spain.
Every 25th person in a group is free of charge.
Festival’s taking;
Entertainment program;
Master- classes on choreography;
*transfer to a place where the festival takes place is paid separately, about 25 euro per person.
STAY PROGRAM:
Day1 (Saturday):
Arrival at Barcelona, transfer to Lloret de Mar, hotel accommodation, 13:00- lunch, 20:00-dinner;
21:00- FOR TEACHERS ONLY- a meeting with the organizers of the Festival in lobby. Festival contestants ‘ registration. Day 2 (Sunday):
8:00- breakfast, 9:00- tour program presentation: 13:00- lunch; 14:30- Acquaintance Day. Group’s presentation (a song, dance or staging, you can show your imagination! The aim is to present your city, country, group.). 17:30- rehearsal; 20:00- dinner at hotel. Day 3 (Monday):
8:00- breakfast, 10:00-departure for the visit of the most picturesque city of Costa Brava- Tossa de Mar (for extra payment). Visit to a medieval walled town of Villa Velia, founded in 17th century. It is noteworthy that people still live in this walled town.) 13:00- lunch; 14:30- a dress rehearsal in a concert hall; 18:00- the beginning of the festival- contest; 20:00- dinner; 22:00- a meeting with the organizers at hotel. Day 4 (Tuesday):
8:00- breakfast; 10:00- visit to Barcelona (for extra payment). 13:00- lunch; 18:30- return to the hotel, rehearsal; 2 1:30- dinner. Day 5 (Wednesday):
8:00- breakfast, 9:00- alternatively, if you prefer a visit to Girona+ Figueres+ Salvador Dali Museum (for extra payment). 13:00- lunch; 16:00- return to the hotel; 18:00- Gala concert- rewarding; 21:00- dinner. Day 6:
8:00- breakfast, 9:00- departure to Montserrat (for extra payment) to visit monastic complex Montserrat, excursion around Montserrat; 19:00- return to the hotel, dinner. Day 7:
8:00- breakfast, 8:00- departure to Carcason (France) if you prefer/or to La Roca for shopping (for extra payment); 13:00- lunch; 20:00- dinner; 21:00- Flamenco-show “La Siesta” with dinner and wine (for extra payment). Day 8:
Breakfast; 07:00- transfer to the airport.
*Attention, the program may be adjusted!
* If you can’t go to lunch because of an excursion or a concert, order “Picnic” (ration) the day before on a reception in a hotel.
MORE TOURS:
Barcelona review
Girona + Dali Museum
Montserrat
Tossa de Mar (walled town)/ for groups with more than 50people in this excursion is free!
Carcason (France)
Joust
Siesta with dinner
HOW TO ARRANGE A TRIP:
To arrange a trip to a Festival contact us
Our e-mail: info@inter-culture.info
Telephone: +34 972 37 65 50// +34 688 276248
And we will refer you to an authorized travel agent in your country
Cultivate tolerance. To direct energies to popularization of peace, friendship, brotherhood and solidarity of the peoples of the world by means of art of dance and music, by means of rich revered folk standards of self-expression and intercourse. Associating by means of imagination and art, the representatives of various nations of the world meet and share the most secret: the works of cultural and artistic expression.
Consolidate the image of their own country, republic or city. Just by means of popularization of culture, skills demonstration, our young artists the world will learn your country, nation and even a small settlement…
Self-discipline. Every festival of ours has its own regulations and program, its own features and level of complexity of scoring system. Deviation from the program without agreement with Organizing Committee is not allowed. Clear communication between the Organizing Committee and the teachers, clear adherence to the rules by all the participants of the festival is required.
Mutual help. You should offer your help to producers and teachers because it is a big festival world and during the festival we all are one, big family regardless of the competition on the stage!
Information value. It is advisable to prepare information booklets about your group, to bring souvenirs typical to your country or city because you will be met by officials and some souvenirs will fall into a special museum of “Fiestalonia”. Be ready for the interview with foreign media!
Motivation. The main idea of our festivals is to give an opportunity to boys and girls (schoolchildren and students of Institutes or Universities) to put their dreams into reality, to show other people their abilities, to demonstrate their skills to audience, to enable teachers to share experience! That is the reason why the festival organized by us is big art laboratories for children and youth. Festival is a cultural event that presents work of various groups of the world!
PROGRAM
Cultivate tolerance. To direct energies to popularization of peace, friendship, brotherhood and solidarity of the peoples of the world by means of art of dance and music, by means of rich revered folk standards of self-expression and intercourse. Associating by means of imagination and art, the representatives of various nations of the world meet and share the most secret: the works of cultural and artistic expression.
Reference of mayor Lloret de Mar to participants of festival