WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE COMPETITION?
To spread the love for ballet art and contemporary dance;
Discover talented dancers, give them the possibility of participating in an international competition and being evaluated by a competent international jury;
Provide opportunity and motivation for every young dancer to strive for a personal result of the highest mastery, to gain stage experience;
Unite the world of dance. Exchange of formal and informal comunication between students and teachers;
Allow the student's artistic, physical, and psychological abilities to unfold. The dancer's preparation for the competition, performance and being on the scene provide an opportunity for a big step towards the mastery.
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Part I
TIME AND PLACE
Date: 16th of June, 2024
Time: will be announced later
Venue: "Dance Theater" ("Šokio Teatras"), T. Kosciuskos str. 11, Vilnius, Lithuania
Scene: Professional scene 17 × 13 meters
Registration: takes place from 19th of February to 19th of May 2024, tickets are being sold online
*registration is suspended after collecting the full number of participants
Part II
DANCE GENRES
Ballet (classical dance)
Only classical ballet movements, music and costumes are used.
Contemporary, neoclassical dance
The dances are based on a variety of modern, classical,
jazz and and combinations of other dance styles techniques are used.
Part III
PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
– Solo (1 person);
– Small group (2-6 people);
– Large group (7 or more people).
Part IV
AGE GROUPS
Ballet SOLO:
– Group 1 born in 2018
– Group 2 born in 2017
– Group 3 born in 2016
– Group 4 born in 2015
– Group 5 born in 2014
– Group 6 born in 2013
– Group 7 born in 2012
– Group 8 born in 2011
– Group 9 born in 2010-2009
– Group 10 born in 2008 and older.
Contemporary, Neoclassical Dance SOLO:
– Group 1 born in 2014 - 2013
– Group 2 born in 2012 - 2011
– Group 3 born in 2010 - 2009
– Group 4 was born in 2009 and older
BALLET DANCE GROUPS (small and large groups):
– Group 1 born in 2018 - 2017
– Group 2 born in 2016 - 2015
– Group 3 born in 2014 - 2013
– Group 4 born in 2012 - 2011
– Group 5 born in 2010 and older.
* The age of the participants in the group must correspond to 80% of the age of the whole group.
CONTEMPORARY AND NEOCLASSIC DANCE GROUPS
(small and large groups):
– Group 1 born in 2016 - 2015
– Group 2 born in 2014 - 2013
– Group 3 born in 2012 - 2011
– Group 4 born in 2010 and older.
* The age of the participants in the group must correspond to 80% of the age of the whole group.
Part V
PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS
Ballet SOLO performers:
Dancers of all ages perform one or two variations:
classic, classic custom * or free variation.
* Adapted (modified) variation is a classical repertoire variation,
whose movements are facilitated / adapted to the performance of the dancer.
The best rated variation is awarded.
Outfit: stage costume
Footwear: 1-5 groups should wear soft ballet shoes; 6-10 group should wear pointe shoes or soft ballet shoes.
Performers of Contemporary, Neoclassical Dance SOLO:
Perform one or two dances.
The best rated variation is awarded.
Performers of Ballet GROUPS:
Dancers of all groups perform classical dance of their choice.
Outfit: stage costume
Footwear: 1-5 groups should wear soft ballet shoes; 6-10 group should wear pointe shoes or soft ballet shoes.
Performers of the Contemporary, Neoclassical Dance GROUP:
All participants perform contemporary dance of their choice.
* The order of performance of the participants during the competition will be determined in random order by the system. The tenderer is registered upon receipt of the registration documents and the tenderer's fee by the organizers (see sections X, XI).
Part VI
MUSIC
When and where-to send the performance music?
Please send us the music until 1st of June to konkursomuzika@gmail.com.
What information do I need to include?
Provide First Name, Last Name and the name of the dance. Please let us know when to start the music: before or after the dancer/s show up on stage.
Music format?
Music must be in high quality mp3, wav, m4a, Flac formats
* Music is also required to be on a CD-R or USB media during the contest. There must be one work on one medium.
Music duration?
- Ballet SOLO variations – up to 1.30 min.;
- The duration of a classical repertoire variation is not limited;
- Contemporary dance SOLO – up to 2.30 min.;
- Duration of group dance – up to 4 minutes.
Part VIII
JURY AND EVALUATION
Jury will be announced soon.
Evaluation Criteria:
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Technical mastery, control and coordination 1 - 20.
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Artistry, courage and individuality, costume, physical fitness 1 - 20.
Part IX
AWARDS
The strongest soloists are awarded with trophy in each age group. All participants will be awarded with competition medals.
The strongest groups will be awarded with the gold, silver and bronze medals in each age group .
The strongest participants will also be awarded with the prizes from our competition sponsors.
Part X
REGISTRATION, FORMS AND DEADLINES
Registration is open from 19th of February to 19th of May
You register for the competition when you pay a participation fee. and receive a participant's ticket.
When purchasing a ticket, you will need to enter all registration information and pay for participation. You will then receive a confirmation that you are registered for the competition. Therefore, after paying the competition fee, you will already be registered for the event and you will not need to register again.
Registration may be stopped before the registration end date due to the full capacity of participants. The capacity is limited and paricipants tickets will be distributed by first come, first served basis.
The participant will be informed about his / her status in the competition by e-mail after 19th of May. Organisers hold the right to limit the amount of tickets distributed.
Part XI
COMPETITION SUPPORT FEE
The first ticket price shows how much will the ticket going to cost if purchased in February; second sum shows how much it will cost if purchased in March and April; the third sum – when purchased in May.
* The fee is not refundable
For teachers:
Admission is free for teachers. Please send the Name and Surname of the accompanying teacher to konkursai@baletas.com. Unfortunately, parents are unable to accompany the children to the stage due to restrictions on the number of people.
For viewers:
One ticket is € 10.
Viewers will be able to purchase tickets on the site.
For children up to 6 years old - admission is free (please have a child's proof of age).
Part XII
PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO AND OTHER
Please do not take photos or videos, as this may disturb the performer. In order for you to fully enjoy the competition, we will take care of professional photos and video material, which will be available to purchase after the competition.
Please do not applaud when the music is playing, please only applaud at the end of the performance. Shouts of support are prohibited and are considered to the detriment of the performer. People are not allowed to walk around during the performance. It is forbidden to give flowers to the performer on or near the stage during the competition, please, bring flowers only after the competition .
Part XIII
CONTACTS
We will answer your questions by e-mail or by phone:
Phone information:
+370 688 95270 (LT)
+370 631 64995 (EN and RU)
Moments from LTBA ballet and contemporary dance competition
