Associazione di Danza PROGRESSIVE DANCE 39100, Bolzano, Italy REGULATION 1. CANDIDATES Are admitted to participate in the fifth edition of the International Dance Competition City Bolzano® - Premio & Excellent 2011 candidates of any nationality, professionals and not, boys and girls. 2. SECTIONS CHOREOGRAPHY The competition is divided into the following choreographic Sections: 1) Classic, New Classic and Character Dance 2) Modern Dance (Contemporary, Modern Jazz, Musical, Tip Tap, African, Tango, Bellydance, etc.). 3) Street Dance (various disciplines of Hip Hop) Choreographic Composition Each candidate may apply for more than one Section. 3. PARTICIPANTS The Competition are allowed both candidates single and groups: • • • Soloists - (a participant) Small groups - Duet (2 participants) Groups large (from 3 to 20 participants) A group can consist of different elements. Defines the category, the age of majority in the group. For the Duet composed of mixed elements, defines the category the element of greater age. 4. CATEGORIES The competition is divided into the following categories: Not Professionals • Baby (until 10 years); • Under (from 11-15 years); • Juniors (from 16 to 18 years); • Seniors (from 19-without the maximum limit); Professional • Academic Junior(from 16 to 18 years); • Professionals (from 19-without the maximum limit) Minimum and maximum age (already completed to July 22, 2011). For the age of the candidates will make faith the acknowledgment document. 5. DURATION OF CHOREOGRAPHY The Soloists will present a dance of a maximum 3:10 min; Small groups -Duet 4:30 min; the Great groups 6 min. It is not allowed to present the same choreography for 2 consecutive years. 6. PROGRAMME OF THE EVENT The Selections of the competition will be held on 22, 23, 24 July at Theatre Rainerum, str. Cappuccini, 15 Bolzano, with the following program: 22.07.2011 Classical, New Classical, Character Dance SOLOIST and GROUPS hour 14.00 - Arrival of condidates, host, timetables, distribution in the dressing room, prove. Hour 20.30 -- Opening ceremony, exhibition, awards and scholarships. 23.07.2011 Modern Dance (Contemporary, Modern Jazz, Musical, tap, African, Tango, Bellydance , ecc.) SOLOIST and GROUPS hour 14.00 - Arrival of condidates, host, timetables, distribution in the dressing room, prove. Hour 20.30 - exhibition, awards and scholarships. 24.07. 2011 Street Dance (Hip Hop disciplines) SOLOIST and GROUPS hour 14.00 - Arrival of condidates, host, timetables, distribution in the dressing room, prove. Hour 10.00 - exhibition, awards and scholarships. 24.07.2011 Choreographic Composition for each style. SOLOIST and GROUPS hour 14.00 - Arrival of condidates, host, timetables, distribution in the dressing room, prove. Hour 20.30 - exhibition, awards and scholarships. If, for organizational reasons, changes occur, in order to optimize the performance of the event, complaints will not be accepted or derogations. It is pleasing to be punctual for the proves and shows, and competitors must present one hour before the start of stages. Each competitors will be entitled to only one prove. If you have any preference for the schedule of proves, ask for time, and the organization will make possible to satisfy you, however, accuracy is not guaranteed. The arrangement of candidates during the event will be the discretion of the Organization. The organization reserves the faculty to make changes to this program for reasons not attributable to the same direction. 7. REGISTRATION The candidates can participate to the competition after submitting the following documents within 08.07.2011: by post or email. Registrations after this date will be an increase of 25.00 €. Are not taken into account the registrations by telephone. • Regulation read and signed; • Application form completed in its entirety and signed; • Receipt of payment; • In case of minors, signed permission from their parents; • Certificate of good health, with valid date for selection, for each participant of the competition; • A photocopy of a valid document (identity card, white paper for passports for minors or those coming from outside the EU); • A brief resume of the soloist/group; • List of participants; ONLY FOR THE SECTION CHOREOGRAPHY: • Presentation of the choreography, the choreographer's brief curriculum vitae; • Declaration that the choreography is authentic and free from SIAE constraints. For the precise date, makes faith the stamp of them. The absence of the requested documents will result in exclusion from the competition. 8. QUOTAS OF THE PARTICIPATION Soloist Small Groups (Duet) Large Groups up to 10 danzers Large Groups 11 or more dancers Baby /Under 60,00 Є 80,00 Є 120,00 Є 140,00 Є Juniores /Seniores 70,00 Є 90,00 Є 130,00 Є 150,00 Є Professionisti 100,00 Є 120,00 Є 150,00 Є 180,00 Є Choreographic composition 150,00 Є The registration quota will be paid only by bank transfer to account number 5005128; IBAN - IT51 S060 4511 6010 0000 5005 128; SWIFT/BIC CRBZIT2B001; ABI 06045; CAB 11601; CIN S, Bank, Cassa di Risparmio, Place Walther, 39100 Bolzano - ITALY; Intest to Association Progressive Dance - indicating motive like: "Name of candidates/group, section, category + Registration to the International Dance Competition City Bolzano - Premio & Excellent 2011”. The registration quotas are not refundable IN ANY WAY. 9. DISCOUNTS Are previewed a reduction in price of 10% for those who partecipates for more than one category or section. A reduction of 10% for the participants of region Trentin Alto Adige. A reduction of 10% for the participants of the Bolzano Dance. They apply only for the second registration and not for the successive ones. 10. AWARDS For both sections, styles, both soloists and groups. First place Baby Under Plate/Cup/Medal + free participation 2012 Juniores + 200,00 Є Plate/Cup/Medal + free participation 2012 Seniores Professionisti The choreography Compotition Second place Plate/Cup /Medal Third place Plate/Cup /Medal Plate/Cup/Medal + free participation + 300,00 Є Plate/Cup/Medal + free participation 2012 + 100,00 Є + 450,00 Є Plate/Cup/Medal + free participation 2012 + 200,00 Є + Plate/Cup/Medal + free participation Iº Special Award (this award will increase about the number of participants) Є 700.00 minimum - maximum Є 3000.00 IIº place - 200.00 Є • Special Award - Best Dancer of the Autonomous Province of Trentino Alto Adige • Special Award - Best Group of the Autonomous Province of Trentino Alto Adige • Special Prize of Jury for Best Performance • Special Prize of Sponsor • Special Prize for the largest group + 100,00 Є • Other prizes for the scholarships, free courses etc . All participants will receive a certificate of participation. The Jury reserves to not assign all the prizes. In the case of groups, the prize money will be divided among the winners. 11. JURY The decisions and any changes made by the Jury are unquestionable and definitive. In the case of absence, due to force majeure, one of the member of Jury, the proceedings of the Selection Committee will continue regularly with the present members. All candidates are invited to maintain a fair and sport conduct towards others and towards members of the jury. Subject to immediate expulsion from the competition. 12. TECHNICAL Size of the stage: the stage width: 13.90 m x 5.85 m. Any signs for light effects or the presence of stage elements (which must be less cumbersome and easily removable), must be notified in time to the director. It is not guaranteed, however the execution. It will not be permitted to use any material that could be dangerous on stage. Should be aware of competitors who want to use special tricks of the stage. They should not stain the stage, walls, equipment and dressing rooms. Immediate disqualification from the competition. 13. MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT Candidates must bring two copies of audio CDs of their music. This CD will be delivered to the candidate's arrival. The CDs will not be returned if forgotten. The Organization will only accept good quality CD. The recordings not considered professional to listen may be due elimination from the competition. In case when a candidate will present for more than one category, must deliver a separate CDs for each song performed. The music will stop if it exceed the time specified indicated. The music may not contain any kind of advertising. The CDs must contain only one single track wrapping: - Name and surname of the dancer or the group; - Title of choreography: Name&Surname of the choreographer; - Section and stylistic category. 14. DRESSING ROOMS AND ACCESS TO THE STAGE Access to the stage and dressing rooms for the proves and participation in the stage of the competition is only available to competitors, for a companion (equipped with a pass issued by the Competition on arrival). The arrangement will be communicated upon arrival in the dressing room of candidates. Access to the stage is governed by the timetables, compiled and presented by the Organization. ONLY at the end of their performance, the contestants will have access to the part reserved for the public to view the performances of other participants; IMAGE REPRODUCTION It will be forbidden to use cameras, video cameras or any other appliance Photos/Video throughout the event. Those who are interested in photos/videos of choreography or a whole evening, should contact the organization during the event. 16. INSURANCE The Organization assumes no liability for any damage or injury during the event, caused by persons participating in the contest, and for accidents occurring to themselves or to others (personal injury, trauma, etc.). The Organization not assumes responsibility for any theft or loss that may occur to objects left unattended. 17. CHANGES AND CANCELLATION If, for organizational reasons the event should be modified in the program or be canceled, the changes will be notified, at least one week in advance and registration will be returned. The organizers reserve the right to cancel one or more categories where the minimum number of participants is not reached. 18. COPYRIGHT AND PRIVACY The competitors at registration waive any copyright. All participants in the competition autorize, in fact, the organization the use of choreography and music that will present to acquire and use freely their own image, video recordings and the personal data just for promotional purposes, popular, and statistical information, in accordance with Decree Law of Privacy No of 675 of 31.12.96, amended by Decree Law No. 196 of 30.06.2003, and accept without questioning in any article and content of this Regulation. Competitors also will not entitled any compensation or reimbursement for their participation in the Competition. For any dispute shall be brought only before the Court of Bolzano. The Regulation and its FORM must be completed in CAPITAL LETTERS and signed in every part before being sent. Participation in the Competition constitutes acceptance of the Rules. The organization may at any time, exclude the competitor from the competition, or on its behalf, fails to comply with this regulation. Participants in the competition must strictly adhere to these Rules, pain of exclusion. 19. INFORMATION AND CORRESPONDENCE The organization remains available for information and clarification. Contact: Association - Progressive Dance - Efrosina Gjergji Via Rovigo 34 / 5 - 39100 Bolzano, Italy Tel: +39 0471/912 840 _________+ 39338271 9 95 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Read and approved, Sincerely, Signature of Participant ______________________________ Signature of person responsible (for group) _______________________________ data___________________ RELEASE ONLY------------------- COMPETITORS FOR MINORS The undersigned __________________________________________________,as the parent/operator parental authority on a minor/candidates__________________________________________ authorize him/her to participate at the International Dance Competition City Bolzano Premio&Excellent 2011 and raises organization from any responsibility on participation, stay, custody and safekeeping of the candidates throughout the period of the event. Responsible for all purposes the child, while participating during the Contest is the person responsible: NAME IDENTITY CARD: ADRESS NATION TEL E-MAIL WWW. SURNAME NUMBER FAX CELL The undersigned __________________________________________ states have taken vision of Regulation of the International Dance Competition City Bolzano Premio&Excellent 2011 and to accept without questioning in every article. The undersigned declares also to possess the regulate insurance for accidents and it is therefore considered responsible its physical benefits, certified as of good health delivered at registration. The undersigned declares to exempt organization from any civil or criminal liability on their participation in the Contest. Signature of Parent _______________________________ ________________________________ Signature of person responsible date