Director: Svetlana Rumenova Combine holiday on sea and contest, meet new friends, participate in master classes. Nominations and duration of performance: Soloists Duet Trio Groups Dance: 1) classical ballet 2) modern choreography (jazz, modern, neoclassic, etc.) 3) folk choreography, folk-stylized dance, ethnic dances 4) pop dance 5) ballroom dancing 6) sports dances (hip-hop, disco, techno, break dance, ect) 7) social dances Instrumental: 1) string instruments 2) folk instruments 3) wind instruments 4) electronic musical instruments 5) keyboard instruments 6) bow instruments Vocals: 1) academic vocals 2) pop vocals 3) folk vocals 4) jazz vocals 5) rock and rap 6) musical Other genres: 1) fashion theater 2) students of art schools, painting 3) photo and video creativity 4) circus, clowning, acrobatics, original plastic, juggling, gymnastics 5) art craft 6) acting/ theater * The group age is based on the majority of the participants. Duration of performance: Soloists, duet, trio - up to 4 minutes Groups - up to 10 minutes General technical requirements: If used audio file, it should be sent in advance by e-mail, after registration of the application. (Phonogram file format: mp3, wma, wav. Phonogram file name format: SURNAME Name - Song name) * Replacement of the repertoire is possible till 1 week before arrival. Age categories: up to 6 years old 7 - 8 9 - 10 11 - 12 13 - 14 15 - 16 17 - 19 20 - 23 24 - 27 28 - 31 32 - 35 36 - 45 46 - 59 over 60 mixed Awards: The winners of the Grand Prix receive material gifts. The winners of I, II and III degrees are awarded cups, medals and souvenirs. Soloists/ Duet/ Trio/ Groups who do not win the main awards of the competition receive Diploma for participation and souvenir. The jury has the right not to award, but also to duplicate certain places at its own discretion. Jury and general criteria: The composition of the jury is formed and approved by the Organizing Committee of the competition. The jury of the competition is formed by specialists of culture and art, famous artists: composers, singers, choreographers, variety artists, teachers. In case there are situations of not worthy candidates for the Grand Prix and prizes - the Grand prix and prizes are not awarded. The jury does not take into account national and social features. Participants are evaluated in each nomination, in each age category. The jury evaluates the performance by closed voting. The jury can share the title of laureate and diploma between several participants. Decisions of the jury are not subject to appeal. * The Organizing Committee is not responsible for the decision of the jury and the awarding of seats to the participants. Participation fee: 4 HB (4 Half Board - Italian breakfast and dinner) For groups of more than 10 people 260 Euro per person - 4 HB in hotel ** 295 Euro per person - 4 HB in hotel *** basic 325 Euro per person - 4 HB in hotel *** comfort For individual participants or small groups of up to 10 people 290 Euro per person - 4 HB in hotel ** 325 Euro per person - 4 HB in hotel *** basic 345 Euro per person - 4 HB in hotel *** comfort Supplement for double room – 5 Euro per person per day. Supplement for single room – 15 Euro per person per day. For groups of 25 participants, 26th is serviced free of charge, for the groups with over 40 participants, 41st, 42nd and 43rd are serviced free of charge. * Participating fee for group – 100 Euro * Participating fee for small groups of 5-10 people – 50 Euro * Participating fee for soloist/ duet – 50 Euro per person Participation fee includes: 5 days/ 4 nights accommodation in 3 or 4-bed comfort rooms, TV, private bathroom with a shower and hot water 4 Half boards /Italian breakfast and dinner with vegetables, 1st course, 2nd course, desert and water/ Extra activities for participants Support our staff during the festival Participation fee does not include: The travelling expenses to and from the festival’s location as well as the costs of stay, lasting four days is covered by the groups themselves. Upon request organizers can arrange bus transfers from airports to the hotel for additional fee. Tourist tax: 2 Euro per person per day for hotel ***/ 3 Euro per person per day for hotel **** Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. Approved groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment. As a next step, the group should pay an amount of 30% of the overall cost to the Organizers of the festival.