International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Competition and Folklore, Dance and Music Festival PRAGUE STARS
Prague, Czech R.
25 March - 28 March
Overview
Prague, capital city of the Czech Republic, is bisected by the Vltava River. Nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires,” it's known for its Old Town Square, the heart of its historic core, with colorful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and the medieval Astronomical Clock, which gives an animated hourly show. Completed in 1402, pedestrian Charles Bridge is lined with statues of Catholic saints.
Accommodation
-SMALL FORMS (to 10 performers) - 20 EURO per participant for 1 competitive discipline
-TRIOS and QUARTETS – 30 EURO per participant for 1 competitive discipline
-SOLOISTS and DUETS – 50 EURO per person for 1 competitive discipline
*VISUAL ART participation: 10 EURO
Festival tour includes:
- 3 overnights in PRAGUE in hotel cat. 3*
- Meals: HALF BOARD (3x buffet breakfast and 3x dinner)
- Accommodation in MULTI-BEDDED ROOMS (TRPL or QDRPL). We give 1 DBL/TWIN for group leaders (groups less than 40 persons) and 2 DBL (group more than 40 persons). More Double rooms are possible for Extra SUPPLEMENT / See Additional Payment
- TOURIST TAX: 2,50 EURO per person a night
- EXTRA OVERNIGHT IN HOTEL: 45 EURO per person a night with HB
- Extra payment for DBL or TWIN accommodation: +36 EURO per person to Festival price
- Extra payment for SNGL accommodation: +90 EUR per person to Festival price
- LUNCHES in PRAGUE: 15-18 EURO per person / 1 lunch
- TRANSFERS IN PRAGUE: from hotel to Concert Hall and back, from Airport to hotel and back
- TRAVEL EXPENSES (COVID PASS, PCR tests, transportation of participants to / from Prague, transfers in Prague, travel insurance, entrance visa to Czech Republic for participants from non-Schengen countries), lunches, entrance tickets to sightseeing objects, tickets to public traffic, optional excursions
Dates
- 25/03/2024 - 28/03/2024
Pricing
25/03 - 28/03
- 4 days (3 nights) = 135 € per person
Itinerary
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
PLACE: PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
The first stars of the "PRAGUE STARS" began to shine on Prague’s cultural sky in 2005. "PRAGUE STARS" is a prestigious international art festival and competition, which is held in Prague twice a year: in late March and early November. A festival is an important event in the cultural life of Prague with high recognition and wide geography of the participating countries. Famous Czech and foreign cultural and art workers are invited as honored members of the international jury.
The main message of the 36th International Folklore, Dance and Music Festival, and Competition "PRAGUE STARS" is the search for new talents, "Prague's stars" among children and youth ensembles and soloists, establishment of international friendly and creative contacts, enrichment of the multinational culture on the basis of mutual respect for the cultural traditions of all the countries and nations of the world, popularization the children’s and youth creative work, sharing experiences and creative achievements of participants from different countries, improvement of professional skills and qualifications of teachers and leaders.
Participation in the art festival "PRAGUE STARS" gives an opportunity to perform in the best concert halls of Prague and to demonstrate creative results to the audience in Prague! The brightest stars of Prague take part in the GALA CONCERT OF THE PRAGUE STARS WINNERS!!!
FESTIVAL PROGRAM:
1st day, 25.03.2024 – arrival to Prague, self-transportation to the hotel, check-in at the hotel (after 15:00 p.m.) and accommodation. Organizing meeting for art directors, group leaders, teachers and choreographers with the members of organizing Committee. Dinner in the hotel. Overnight in Prague.
2nd day, 26.03.2024 – breakfast in the hotel.
FESTIVAL DAY PROGRAMME according competitive disciplines: stage testing, sound check, general rehearsal.
OPENING CEREMONY, performances of the participants.
GALA CONCERT of WINNERS and AWARD CEREMONY.
Return to the hotel. Dinner in the hotel.
Overnight in Prague.
Transportation services from hotel to CONCERT HALL and back are not included to the price!
**On demand it is possible to organize transportation from Hotel to Concert Hall and back by contacting and sending official request to the Organizing Committee.
3rd day, 27.03.2024 – breakfast in the hotel. Free day in Prague.
Optional: Boat Cruise on the Vltava river (20 EURO per person)
Dinner in the hotel. Overnight in Prague.
4th day, 28.03.2024 – breakfast in the hotel.
Check out from the hotel (till 10:00 am). Departure of the participants from Prague.
*** The organizer reserves the right to alter the festival day within the set festival program. The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the event program***
If necessary, changes may be made to its content, method and organization before or during the event, insofar as these changes do not substantially diminish the described benefits of the event for the participant(s).
GENERAL INFORMATION, PERFORMANCE TIME LIMITS, AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
40th International Folklore, Dance and Music Festival and Competition “PRAGUE STARS” is determined for soloists, ensembles and groups of young performers from different countries of the world. The competitive program of the participants is approved by the Organizing Committee on the basis of applications received. The schedule of the competitive programme for all participants is determined in advance and depends on the age of the participants. All participants should prepare a competitive program within the time limits specified for each competitive discipline: FOLKLORE GROUPS – up to 10 minutes for 1 performance in main competitive discipline
DANCE GROUPS – up to 9 minutes / max. 3 dances
VOCAL GROUPS / CHORAL FORMATION / CHOIRS – up to 9 minutes
ORCHESTRAS / MUSIC BANDS – up to 9 minutes
THEATERS – up to 10 minutes for 1 performance in main competitive discipline
FASHION THEATERS & MODELS SCHOOLS – up to 10 minutes
SMALL FORMS (up to 7 performers) – up to 7 minutes
TRIOS & QUARTETS – up to 5 minutes in main competitive discipline
SOLOISTS & DUETS – up to 5 minutes in main competitive discipline
Participants of the International Folklore, Dance and Music Festival and Competitions “PRAGUE STARS” are divided in the following age categories: MINI KIDS – from 6 to 8 years
CHILDREN – from 9 to 12 years
JUNIORS 1 – from 13 to 15 years,
JUNIORS 2 – from 16 to 18 years, ADULTS 1 – from 19 years to 25 years, ADULTS 2 – from 26 years and older, SENIORS – from 50 years and older.
MIXED AGE GROUPS
The jury evaluates the skills of the participants during the competitive performance in each competitive discipline and in each age category in accordance with the 10-points evaluation systems. Results of the art competition and festival are being summed up by the end of all competitive performances.
AWARDS:
The Organizing Committee awards diplomas of participation, diplomas of Laureate of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades, Winner of the Grand Prix and festival medals to all participants.
Ensembles and groups of 3 or more persons receive one big cup or trophy of the festival and Diploma, soloists and duets receive one small cup or trophy of the festival and Diploma.
The absolute Winner of the festival receives the Grand Prix of the festival and Diploma Grand Prix. All teachers, choreographers, group and ensemble leaders also receive the Diplomas of Festival.
THE MAIN TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
ALL AUDIO SOUND RECORDS FOR COMPETITIVE AND FESTIVAL PROGRAM MUST BE SENT TO THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE BY EMAIL AT LEAST 14 DAYS BEFORE PARTICIPATION.
All audio sound records for the competitive program must be recorded only in the usual audio format. All audio sound records must be of high quality, with clean editing and cuts. The participants must inform the Organizer if the music stops and starts again after pause or contains silence within the musical composition.
THE DETAILED REGULATIONS OF ART FESTIVAL PLEASE ASK IN THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE.