The Festival-Competition will be held on the territory of Spain, on the famous and one of the most visited coast of the country – Costa Brava.

"Celebration in Spain" is a real marathon of different types of creativity and art. The purpose of this Festival-Competition is the coming together of participants and to get to know different cultures and types of creativity.

PURPOSE AND PRIMARY GOALS OF FESTIVAL

◦ Revival, preservation and development of national cultures.
◦ Acquaintance with the best creative associations, establishment of contacts between collectives, an exchange of an operational experience
◦ Support and development of youthful creativity.

COMPETITION PERFORMERS

Creative collectives and separate executors without age restrictions can perform (vocal, choreography, musical instruments, original genre, art gymnastics, aerobics, applied creativity).

VOCAL

(choirs, ensembles, groups, collectives, quartettes, trios, duos and soloists)

-Modern
-National
-Academic
-Choral singing
-Pop
-Jazz
-Rock
-Rap, etc.

◦ Participants must prepare two songs
◦ Ensembles and choirs – two performances
◦ The duration of each performance shoul be no longer than 3.5 minutes

EVALUATION CRITERIA

◦ purity of intonation and sound quality (beauty of tone and power of voice for soloists, polyphony for choirs)
◦ level of complexity of performance (dynamics, emotion)
◦ compliance of the performance capabilities of the repertoire and age category of the performer
◦ artistry, disclosure of the artistic image, stage culture

CHOREOGRAPHY

(Groups, collectives, ensembles, show-entertainers, soloists, etc.)

-Classical Dance
-Ballroom Dance
-Modern Dance (Jazz, Modern, Neoclassical, etc.)
-National Dance (Folk Dance)
-Pop Dance
-Social Dances (Swing, Argentine tango, Zoug, Kizomba, Bachata, Salsa, Samba, Merengue, Reggaeton, Hustle, etc.).
-Mixed styles of Dance

At the competition the participant or the ensemble executes 2 performances or compositions.

The duration of each dance should be no longer than 3 minutes.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

◦ performance skills – technique of movement execution
◦ compositional structure of the performance
◦ stage charisma (calisthenics, costume, culture of performance)
◦ selection and compliance of music and choreography
◦ artistry, disclosure of the artistic image

ART GYMNASTICS

At the competition the group or participant must present two dances or performances.

The duration for Groups must to be no longer than 3minutes and for Soloists no longer than 2minutes.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

◦ performance skills – technique of movement execution
◦ compositional structure of the performance
◦ stage charisma (calisthenics, costume, culture of performance)
◦ selection and compliance of music and choreography
◦ artistry, disclosure of the artistic image

AEROBICS

At the competition the group must present two performances.

The duration for Groups must to be no longer than 3minutes and for Soloists no longer than 2minutes.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

◦ level of sport training and performance skills
◦ compositional structure of the performance
◦ technical capabilities of performers
◦ artistry, stage charisma (calisthenics, costume, culture of performance)
◦ artistic decoration of the program

ORIGINAL GENRE

(Groups, collectives, ensembles, duos and soloists)

-Plastic etude
-Acrobatic
-Ekvilibr
- Juggling
- Clownery

At the competition the participant or ensemble must present two performances or compositions.

The duration for Ensembles must to be no longer than 3minutes and for Soloists no longer than 2minutes.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

◦ level of circus training and performance skills
◦ technical capabilities of performers
◦ artistry, stage charisma (calisthenics, costume, culture of performance)
◦ complexity of executed program
◦ artistic decoration of the program

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

(Ensembles, Orchestras, Quartettes, Trios, Duettes and individual performers)

-Modern Music
-Pop Music
-National Music
-Classical Music
-Ethnical Music, etc.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

◦ degree of instrument ownership
◦ purity of intonation and musical structure
◦ complexity of the repertoire and arrangement
◦ technical possibilities of the ensemble performance
◦ possession of the dynamic sound palette
◦ musicality, artistry, artistic interpretation a musical composition
◦ artistic individuality (for soloists)
◦ originality of performance

AGE CATEGORIES

◦ younger than 9 years
◦ 10 – 13 years
◦ 14 – 16 years
◦ 17 – 21 years
◦ 22 and older

Competition Requirements

• Participants must prepare two acts, each accompanied by background music.

• Maximum duration: 4 minutes per act.

• Submitted materials are non-returnable.

• The Organising Committee reserves the right to use and distribute any audio, video recordings, prints, or other materials produced during the competition.

• Group leaders are fully responsible for their members during the festival and free time.

Prizes and Awards

Participants may receive the following titles:

• Grand Prix Winner

• 1st Degree Winner

• 2nd Degree Winner

• 3rd Degree Winner

• Award Winner

• Participant

Additional details:

• Winners receive certificates confirming their titles.

• All participants receive international-standard diplomas.

• Leaders and supporters receive official Thank You letters from the Organising Committee.

• Sponsors may provide additional independent awards.

Evaluation system:

• The Grand Prix is awarded across all categories.

• A score-based system is used (not direct comparison between participants).

• Prizes may be shared (duplicated).

• If no participant meets the required standard, some prizes may not be awarded.

• The jury’s decision is final and cannot be changed.

Festival Jury

• The Organising Committee appoints an international jury.

• Performances are evaluated secretly, using a scale from 1 to 10.

• Main criteria: performance quality, execution, and skill level.

Preliminary Program

Day 1

• Arrival in Barcelona

• Transfer to Costa Brava

• Hotel accommodation and relaxation

• Meeting with organizers (depending on arrival time)

• Program and excursion presentation

Day 2

• Breakfast

• Visit to local bazaar

• Rehearsal

• Evening: Festival Opening / Competition Day

Day 3

• Breakfast

• Optional excursion to Barcelona (extra charge)

• Dinner

Day 4

• Breakfast

• Rehearsal

• Free time

• Gala Concert

• Dinner

Day 5

• Breakfast

• Check-out (by 10:00 AM)

• Transfer to airport