WorldFestivalAssociation

  The goal of the festival-contest is to popularize culture worldwide, preserve and develop national cultures and traditions, showcase the best examples of world classics and contemporary art. It aims to promote and advocate for a healthy lifestyle, activate the creative activities of talented children, adolescents, and youth, and foster the development of relationships between countries. The festival encourages collaboration and interaction among professionals in the field of artistic creativity for children, youth, and adults.

PARTICIPANTS: Soloists, small groups, ensembles/ chamber formations and ensembles are invited.

GENRES:

• Choreography: folk dance or folk-stylized dance, classical, contemporary/ modern, jazz, artistic, street dance, ballroom dance, show dance, children's dance, show-bellydance
• Folk ensembles, ritual theaters, folk art ensembles
• Theatrical arts, acting skills
• Fashion theaters/ fashion shows
• Choral groups, vocal and choral ensembles
• Instrumental groups (brass, chamber, string, folk instruments, etc.)
• Vocal-instrumental ensembles
• Other genres, according to accepted applications

* The festival is of a competitive nature.

• Soloists, duets, trios - 4 minutes
• Small groups (4-10 individuals) - 6 minutes
• Ensembles and groups (11 or more individuals) - 9 minutes

* Participants have the right to participate in multiple genre categories with separate applications and separate fees for each application.

 AGE GROUPS: 

• Mini kids: 4-6 years old
• Kids: 7-9 years old
• Children: 10-13 years old
• Juniors: 14-17 years old
• Adults: 18 years old and above
• Seniors: 50 years old and above
• MIXED GROUPS

* To participate in the festival, it is necessary to submit an application along with a QUALITY backing track to the Organizer's email. In case the performance exceeds the allotted time in the application, the Organizer reserves the right to stop the performance.

AWARDS

• Laureates of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes receive individual diplomas, festival medals, and a cup for the group.
• The winner of the Small Grand Prix receives a cup, festival medals, and a diploma.
• The winner of the Grand Prix receives the Great Grand Prix cup, festival medals, and the Grand Prix diploma.
• Letters of gratitude are awarded to teachers and leaders for their preparation and participation.
• Upon the recommendation of the Jury, participants receive certificates for FREE participation.

* All participants receive commemorative festival merchandise, participant badges, a festival folder for leaders, individual diplomas, and festival medals.

PARTICIPATION FEE:

• Groups (11 or more participants) - 15 Euro per participant 
• Groups (4-10 participants) - 20 Euro per participant
• Duets and trios - 25 Euro per participant
• Soloists - 30 Euro per participant

For participation in additional categories:

• Groups
• (11 or more participants): additional fee of 5 Euro per participant for each additional application
• Groups (4-10 participants): additional fee of 10 Euro per participant for each additional application
• Soloists, duets, and trios: additional fee of 15 Euro per participant for each additional application

JURY:

The jury panel is formed by the Organizers and consists of representatives from the fields of culture, arts, public organizations, media, and other prominent personalities from participating countries.
The permanent jury panel consists of 5 members.
Evaluation is conducted on a 10-point scale.

• Provide recommendations to the competition participants.
• Recognize individual performers and award them with special prizes.
• By agreement with the organizing committee, make decisions regarding changes to the festival regulations or not award participants with prizes in specific categories.
• The jury has the right to withhold the Grand Prix if there is an insufficient number of points. The jury's decision is final and not subject to review.

Approved groups pay in advance 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.