«MEDITERRANEAN LEGENDS» – an unforgettable experience! This festival contest in Europe offers a remarkable travel experience that promises to leave you with indelible memories. It is a singular opportunity to participate in a competition program while also visiting some of Europe’s most iconic destinations. This is a journey you will never forget.

TERMS:

May 06 — 12
June 26 — July 02
July 12 — 18
September 20 — 26
October 23 — 29

PARTICIPATION FEE:

ON REQUEST, DEPENDING ON THE CHOSEN TERM

CATEGORIES:

GROUP (А) – choreographic groups and soloists:

• I category: classic ballet;
• II category: folk dance, folk stylized dance, ethnic dance;
• III category: ballroom dance;
• IV category: sport dance (hip hop, disco, techno, street, electric boogie, break dance, pop locking and other street styles);
• V category: modern dance (jazz modern, neoclassic etc.);
• VI category: variety dance;
• VII category: 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).

GROUP (B) – instrumental groups and soloists:

•  I category: percussion instruments’ ensembles;
• II category: guitarists’ ensembles;
• III category: jazz style ensembles;
• IV category: chamber orchestras;
• V category: symphony orchestras;
• VI category: accordion and button accordion players’ orchestras;
• VII category: folk orchestra ensembles;
• VIII category: soloists and piano ensembles (programs for a one piano).

GROUP (С) – singing (choirs, musicals, ensembles, duets, trios, soloists):

• I category: academic singing;
• II category: jazz singing;
• III category: rock and rap;
• IV category: folk singing;
• V category: pop singing;
• VI category: musicals

GROUP (D) – artists and authors of the decorative and applied arts’ products, fashion theaters:

• I category: fashion theaters;
• II category: students of art schools and child art schools;
• III category: students of art colleges, academies and institutes;
• IV category: young professional artists;
• V category: photo and video works (photo workshops, photo exhibitions, studios, authors).

GROUP (E) – Original genre*:

•  I category: circus, clownery, acrobatics, original gymnastics, juggling;
• II category: illusion;
• III category: pantomime, variety miniature, theatre miniature;
• IV category: art of speaking word, readers.
• *Air, fire and animal acts are prohibited.

AGE LIMITS:

I) younger than 9 years old
II ) 10-12 years
III) 13-15 years
IV) 16-19 years
V) 20-25 years
VI) from 26 years
VII) Mixed age category Mixta

ESTIMATION OF AGE
— For DUO/TRIO/QUARTET – the group age is calculated from the oldest participant’s age.
— For ensembles, groups of 5 or more people and choirs, the age is calculated based on the average age of the group.

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION:

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION IN NOMINATIONS FOR GROUPS A, B, C, E

• Each contestant (solo/duo/trio/quartet/group) will present one number.
• Solo 02:00 – 03:00 minutes (for Groups A), 01:00 – 05:00 minutes (for Groups B, C, E);
• Duo/Trio/Quartet 03:00 – 04:00 minutes (for Groups A), 01:00 – 05:00 (for Groups B, C, E);
• Group/Formation 04:00 – 05:00 minutes (for Groups A), 01:00 – 05:00 minutes (for Groups B, C, E);
• Timing starts from the beginning of the number and ends with the end of the number. There is a time limit of 5 seconds for entering the stage, bowing and going backstage. If a dance number exceeds the time limit, the score will be reduced by 10 points;
• If the timing of your number is out of scope, it is necessary to agree this with the Organizing Committee.
• You may present more than one number. If you wish to submit more than one number, please write about it in the “Additional information” column in the entry form;
• All songs must be recorded on a USB flash drive. Only the following audio formats will be accepted: MP3, WAV, AIFF;
• In the application form, please specify whether you need a breakdown of numbers or whether the work will be performed in one block;
• It is obligatory to specify in the application soloists, duets, and small forms of three to five people;
• Both groups and soloists are prohibited to use plus phonograms during the competition performances.

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION IN NOMINATION FOR GROUP D

• Each participant must submit no more than 2 competitive works, format no more than A3;
• The subjects and techniques of performances are various
• Tablets (cameras for photographers).

JURY AND EVALUATION CRITERIA:

The jury of the contest is formed of the most important choreographers and cultural workers of Spain, France, Canada and other countries of the Eastern Europe and Asia. International jury is formed by the contest’s providers. Participation in the gala concert isn’t guaranteed for everyone and is confirmed due to the results of the previous shows according to the consolidated legislative decision of the contest providers and the judges.

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

GROUP (А) – choreographic groups and soloists

– mastery – 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.

GROUP (B) – instrumental groups and soloists

– degree of the complexity of the repertoire;
– degree of virtuosity and technical capability;
– scenic culture, artistic skill, posture.

GROUP (С) – singing (choirs, ensembles, duets, trios, soloists)

– purity of the intonation and quality of sound;
–  beauty of the timbre and the voice strength;
– scenic culture, artistic skill
– Mastery – technique of movements’ execution

GROUP (D) – artists and authors of the decorative and applied arts’ products, fashion theaters

– author’s creative personality and mastery;
– composition methods skill
– skills in the technique the work is done;
– uniqueness of the idea and execution;
– colour solution.

GROUP (E) – Original genre

– level of preparation and mastery;
– suitability for the theatre (flexibility, costume, properties, performing standards);
– artistic mounting of the program.

JURY:

The jury evaluates the participants on 100-point scale.

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

• participants who scored up to 70 points become – diploma holders;
• participants who scored from 70 to 79 points – laureates of the third degree;
• participants with 80 to 89 points become laureates of the second degree;
• participants who scored from 90 to 99 points, become – laureates of the first degree;
• participants with 100 points become Grand Prize winners of Mediterranean Legends competition;
• Grand Prix winners receive a big cup and diplomas (one for each group/quartet/trio/duo/solo);
• First place winners receive a standard trophy and diplomas (one per group/quartet/trio/duo/solo);
• Second and third place winners receive diplomas (one for each group/quartet/trio/duo/solo);
• All contestants receive diplomas with their results (one for each group/quartet/trio/duet/solo).

*Groups of 5 people or more, receive a special engraving from the city authorities.

*Each leader and sponsor of the group receives a letter of thanks on stamped paper of the Kingdom of Spain.

*Each contestant in the group can request a personal diploma and medal for an additional fee (before the competition).