Global Dance Planet is not just a competition, but a grand gathering of the best choreographers, dance groups, and individual dancers from around the world! Here, new stars are born, styles and cultures merge, and the stage becomes a universe where dance is the main language. The competition is held twice a year — in May and September on the legendary Costa Brava (Spain), where you will find spectacular battles, master classes from world-renowned teachers, inspiring collaborative creativity, and an unforgettable atmosphere of freedom and energy of movement.

The main idea behind this dance competition is to motivate young dancers to showcase their artistry to audiences and give group leaders the opportunity to exchange experiences! International choreography competition Global Dance Planet is expressed in the personal experience of millions of people around the world. Communication in the language of fantasy and creativity between representatives of different countries who meet and exchange their most intimate creations of cultural and artistic expression.

All of our programs consist of two parts:

1. Participation in the competition and festival
2. Participation in the Festival without competing in the competition*.

* For those who don’t want to participate in the competitive program, but wish to participate in the festival. They will still participate in the other festival activities including: joint rehearsals, workshops and master classes, where they receive advice and an official certificate from the renowned international experts during a brief discussion in an open and friendly atmosphere.

Non competing participants will also perform at international friendship concerts combining different kinds of art.

Communication with other participants, an open exchange of experience as well as a lot of master classes with internationally recognized experts, will certainly bring you to a whole new level of creativity!

PRICES AND FEES:

FEES FOR EUROPEAN UNION PARTICIPANTS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION:

SOLO - 90 Euro per person
DUO / TRIO / QUARTET - 60 Euro per person
GROUP / FORMATION - 50 Euro per person
The entrance fee is charged for each dance.

* If you want to know the conditions of participation with hotel accommodation or you need a transfer, request prices from our managers.

- You may submit an unlimited number of competition performances.
- Each performance submitted will be judged separately by the jury and paid for as a separate performance.
- If the timing of your performance is out of scope, it is necessary to agree this with the Organizing Committee

The entrance fee for parents, caretakers and spectators for the competition performances, the Gala Concert and all activities within the event is EUR 20 per person.

In case of cancellation of participation as competitors or spectators, the fees are non-refundable.

WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Competition previews with jury evaluation;
- Masterclasses and workshops on choreography;
- Gala Concert and Award Ceremony;
- Diplomas registered with the Spanish representation (one per ensemble/group/ solo/duo/trio/quartet)*;
- Special engravings on a metal base from the city authorities (for groups of 5 or more).
- Letters of appreciation for group leaders and sponsors on a numbered State Emblem paper of the Kingdom of Spain (included 2 letters).
- Competition fee for the Dance Factory competition in Spain;
- Live broadcast of the Gala Concert on YouTube

ADDITIONAL SERVICES:

*Each contestant can additionally request a personalized diploma and medal for 14 euros (before the competition, is given during the award ceremony). This option is ordered by up to 90% of all participants.

*Additional thank you letters on stamped paper of the Kingdom of Spain can also be requested for 10 euros (before the competition). This option is ordered by up to 80% of all participants.

*Add excursions to your stay (this option is ordered by up to 90% of all participants).

*You can order a personalized written commentary from the jury 70 euros/per performance (before the competition).

*Services of a professional photographer and cameraman - your personal video clip at the contest (prices to be specified).

Pay attention to penalties:
- Changes to the registered programme after the application deadline will incur a penalty of 30 euros.
- Any changes made to the award documentation (diplomas, certificates, etc.) after the competition deadline will incur a 30 euros penalty.

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CATEGORIES:

• classical dance;
• contemporary dance (jazz modern, neoclassic);
• variety dance (contemporary ballet, show groups, step);
• sport dance (hip hop, disco, techno, street, electric boogie, break dance, pop locking, and other street styles);
• folk dance;
• ballroom dance;
• oriental dance;
• flamenco;
• social dance (Argentine Tango, balboa, bachata, boogie, waltz, West Coast swing, zouk,  Irish set dancing, country music, kizomba, lindy hop, machine, merengue, reggaeton, rueda, salsa, samba de gafieira, Semba, forró, hustle, and others).

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION:

• Each contestant (solo/duo/trio/quartet/group) will present one number.
• You may submit several numbers. If you wish to submit more than one number, please write in the “Additional information” section of the entry form.
• Solo 02:00 – 03:00 min.
• Duo/Trio/Quartet 03:00 – 04:00 min.
• Group/Formation 04:00 – 05:00 min.

Exception: Classical and Folk Dance numbers – music may be longer or shorter, depending on the originality of the choreography, but not longer than 30 seconds.

Timing starts from the beginning of the dance and ends at the end of the number. There is a time limit of 5 seconds for going on stage, taking a bow and going backstage. If the dance number exceeds the time limit, the score will be reduced by 10 point.

If the timing of your number is out of scope, it is necessary to agree this with the Organizing Committee

AGE CATEGORIES:

• I ) Younger than 9 years of age
  II ) 10-12 years old
  III ) 13-15 years old
  IV) 16-19 years old
  V) 20-25 years old
  VI) From 26 years old
  VII) Mixed age category MixtaESTIMATION OF AGE
• For dances with more than one dancer in DUO / TRIO / QUARTET – group age is calculated from the oldest dancer’s age.
• For dance groups and ensembles starting from 5 persons, the age is calculated according to the average age of the group.

JURY AND EVALUATION CRITERIA:

• Information about members of the jury of the contest will be published later.
  

  The jury has the right

  • not to award all the prizes; 
  • to share prize among performers;
  • to award special prizes to teachers for outstanding achievements;
  • to make a decision about breaking a performance which exceeds the bounds of the regulations;
  • the jury evaluates the participants on one hundred-point system, the final result is made up of the average quantity of the received scores and the average value of the progress scores;
  • the jury’s decisions are final and are not subject to review.

  Evaluation criteria

  • mastery – a technique of movements’ execution;
  • compositional creation of the performance;
  • suitability for the theatre (flexibility, costume, properties, performing standards);
  • choice and correspondence of the musical and choreographic materials;
  • artistic skills, disclosure of an artistic image.

AWARDS:

Regarding the genres of performing and categories the awards are distributed due to seven age groups

– participants with up to 70 points become diploma holders;
– participants who have collected 70 to 79 points become laureates of the third degree;
– participants who have collected 80 to 89 points, become laureates of the second degree;
– participants who have collected 90 to 99 points become laureates of the first degree;
– Participants who received 100 points become Grand Prize winners of the contest “International Dance Games”.
– Grand Prix winners get a big cup and diplomas (one per group/ solo/ duo/ trio/quartet);
– Winners of the first place get a standard cup and diplomas (one per group/solo/duo/ trio/quartet);
– Second and third place winners get diplomas (one per group/solo/duo/ trio/quartet);
– All contestants get diplomas (one per group/ solo/ duo/ trio/ quartet);

*Groups of 5 persons or more, receive a special engraving from the city authorities.
*Each leader and sponsor of the group receives a letter of thanks on the Kingdom of Spain’s letterhead paper.
*Each dancer in the group can request a personalized diploma and medal for an additional fee (before the competition).