International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Festival “Acqua Azzurra”
Lado di Garda, Veneto, Italy
30 June - 04 July
Overview
Lago Di Garda - the largest Italian lake and a favorite destination not only for Italians, but also for Germans, Austrians and French. Although the larger and larger crowds of people, the nature of the lake remains pure, the buildings situated on the shore of the lake have preserved the spirit and history of past times.
The streets are filled with restaurants and shops they fit perfectly into the atmosphere of medieval buildings.
The goal of the festival is to provide kids, teenagers and adults with the opportunity to show their talents in front of a big audience; to develop and promote music and dance art, as well as to strengthen the relationships between group leaders. Further goal of the festival is to promote joint activities among the performers and create friendships.
“Acqua Azzurra” festival is not a competition and participants would not compete against each other.
PARTICIPANTS IN THE FESTVIVAL:
The festival is open to all – individual participants, community centers, youth centers, academies, public schools, private schools, dance studios/clubs, etc. There are no age limitations.
Accommodation
PARTICIPATION FEE:
266 EUR per person
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- Accommodation in double and triple rooms
- Half-board (Breakfast and dinner)
- Certificate of attendance and prize for every ensemble
- T-shirt with the festival's logo for every participant
- Participation in the concerts
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- Transportation
- City tax
- Additional payment for single room- 72 EUR per person
- Extra payment for additional night- 72 EUR
For every 25th participant, 1 is free of charge (24 pay + 1 free)
Dates
- 30/06/2026 - 04/07/2026
Pricing
30/06 - 04/07
- 5 days (4 nights) = 266 € per person
Itinerary
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION:
AGE CATEGORIES:
1st age category – kids under 12 yrs
2nd age category teenagers 13 to 19 yrs
3rd age category – adults over 19 yrs
PARTICIPATION TERMS:
Maximum duration of musical and dance performances:
FESTIVAL DAYS (JULY 01 and JULY 02, Wednesday and Thursday)
- Solo, duet and trio - up to 4 min for performance per age group
- Group – up to 15 min for an ensemble per age group
GALA CONCERT (JULY 03, Friday)
- Group – up to 5 minutes for an ensemble per age group
DANCE CATEGORY
Dance category is open to all non-professional dance groups and performers without restrictions in genre (hip-hop, classical dance, folk dance, modern dance, jazz ballet, etc.) or number of participants.
MUSIC CATEGORY
Music category is open to all non-professional dance groups and performers (singers, musicians, choirs, etc.) without restrictions in genre (hip-hop, classical music, folk music, pop and rock music, jazz, etc.) or number of participants.
Note: Participants should provide their own musical instruments and/or music for their routines
DRAFT FESTIVAL PROGRAM:
30 June, Tuesday
/organization day/
15.00 – 19.00 – Registration and accommodation of the arriving formations.
19.00 – Dinner
01 July, Wednesday
/festival day/
7.00 – 09.00 – Breakfast
Free time. Opportunity for excursion to Verona. Additional payment.
18.30 – Dinner
20.00 – Concert of individual performers and groups (opening night of the festival)
02 July, Thursday
/festival day/
7.00 – 09.00 – Breakfast
Free time. Opportunity for excursion to Sirmione. Additional payment.
18.30 – Dinner
20.00 h – Concert of individual performers and groups
03 July, Friday
/Gala Concert/
7.00 – 09.00 – Breakfast. Free time. Possibility to visit Garda-land amusement park.
18.30 – Dinner
20.00 h – Gala concert, prize ceremony and presentation of all individual performers and groups
04 July, Saturday
7.00 – 09.00 h Breakfast
09.30 h – Check-out time