VII International Troia Dance Festival & Competition
Location: Canakkale, Turkey
Director: D.M. & WOFA
Application Deadline: 15 June, 2025
INVITATION
4–8 July 2025 | Çanakkale, Türkiye
Welcome to the VII International Troia Dance Festival & Competition, set in the legendary gateway to ancient Troy. We invite folk dance ensembles of all ages to share their traditions, compete in friendly spirit, and experience five days of cultural exchange against the breathtaking backdrop of Çanakkale’s historic shores.
Director:
D.M. & WOFA
Deadline:
15 June 2025
Participation Info
We welcome children’s, youth, and adult folk dance ensembles.
General Rules:
- Performances lasting 6–8 minutes (live music preferred, recorded music acceptable)
- Minimum of 2 different performances prepared by each group
- Each group must bring their national flag and 3 small gifts for exchange
- No limit on the number of participants per group
- Send via email: application form, 6 digital photos, group description, and performance videos/links
Accommodation Info
Option 1: 3-star hotels (Temizay, Helen, Yurdakul)
- Participation fee: 190 € per person for 4 nights with half board (breakfast and dinner)
- Double room supplement: 10 €/person/day
- Single room supplement: 20 €/person/day
Option 2: High-quality private hostels (Kumru Suites, Tuna Kız Öğrenci Yurdu)
- Participation fee: 140 € per person for 4 nights with half board (breakfast and dinner)
- Rooms with 2–4 beds and private bathrooms
Additional Notes:
- One free participation for every 25 participants
- Tourist tax and insurance not included (if applicable)
Payment & Important Dates
- Deposit: 1 000 € (non-refundable) as confirmation of participation
- Balance: Due 15 days before the festival or upon arrival
- Application Deadline: 15 June 2025
Program Info
Day 1 (04 July 2025):
10:00 – Arrival and check-in
18:00 – Dinner
21:00 – Welcome meeting with festival representatives
Day 2 (05 July 2025):
07:00 – Breakfast
10:00 – Rehearsals or optional excursions
18:00 – Dinner
21:00 – Festival performances or workshops
Day 3 (06 July 2025):
07:00 – Breakfast
10:00 – Rehearsals or optional excursions
18:00 – Dinner
21:00 – Competition rounds or cultural exchange
Day 4 (07 July 2025):
07:00 – Breakfast
10:00 – Free time or optional excursions
18:00 – Dinner
21:00 – Gala performance and awards ceremony
Day 5 (08 July 2025):
07:00 – Breakfast
12:00 – Departure
Optional Excursions (extra paid)
- Sightseeing in Çanakkale: Ancient Troy, Çanakkale Martyrs’ Memorial
- Boat trip along the Dardanelles Strait