International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Competition and Festival of Folklore, Dance and Music Stelle di Roma
Rome, Italy
04 April - 07 April
Overview
International Competition & Festival of Folklore, Dance and Music ‘’STELLE DI ROMA" is a cultural
event held in Roma – the “ETERNAL CITY” which brims with ancient history, from the Colosseum to
majestic Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel. Because of its history, art, architecture, and beauty, Rome is one of our most popular cities. Famous Italian cultural and art workers are invited as members of the international jury.
The main purpose of the International Competition & Festival of Folklore, Dance and Music ‘’STELLE DI ROMA" is to search for new talented performers, to present their skills and multicultural traditions to the audience and public of Rome, to make new friends with the same interests, to enrich of the multinational culture on the basis of mutual respect for the cultural
traditions of all the countries and nations of the world, to popularize the children’s and youth's creative work, to improve the professional skills and qualifications of teachers and art leaders.
Participation in the International Competition & Festival of Folklore, Dance, and Music ‘’STELLE DI ROMA" is a unique chance to perform in the best concert halls of Rome before the international jury and to demonstrate creative results to the Italian audience! The brightest stars take part in the Gala Concerts of the winners.
Accommodation
DISCOUNT: every 25th person in the group is free of charge (24 paying participants + 1 free) plus
-MEMBERS OF ART GROUPS – 15 EURO per participant for 1 competitive discipline
-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 ROME in hotel cat. 3*.
- Accommodation in QDRPL and TRPL. We give only 2 DBL/TWIN for group leaders and drivers per group (more 45 persons)
- Meals: BREAKFAST BOARD (3x buffet breakfast)
- OFFICIAL LETTER OF INVITATION and other documents
- PERFORMACE IN COMPETITIVE & FESTIVAL PROGRAMME
- DIPLOMAS, PRIZES and MEDALS
Extra payments:
- CITY TAX in the amount from 2,50 Euro to 5 Euro per night depending on the district of hotel’s location is paid separately upon arrival (except children under 12)
- Extra nights in hotel on BB – 55 EUR per person
- Extra payment for DBL or TWIN accommodation: +40 EURO per person to Festival price
- Extra payment for SNGL accommodation: +110 EUR per person to Festival price
- LUNCHES / DINNERS in ROME: 15-18 EURO per person
- TRANSPORTATION SERVICES in ROME: from hotel to Concert Hall and back, from Airport to hotel and back
- Travel expenses (COVID-19 requirements such as vaccination card, PCR-tests and others, transportation of participants to / from Rome, travel insurance, entrance visa to Italy for participants from non-Schengen countries), transfers in Rome and Italy, bus parking, lunches and dinners, entrance tickets to sightseeing objects, tickets to public traffic, optional excursions
Dates
- 04/04/2024 - 07/04/2024
Pricing
04/04 - 07/04
- 4 days (3 nights) = 165 € per person
Itinerary
FESTIVAL PROGRAMME / 3 nights
1st day, 04.04.2024 – Arrival to Rome (Italy), self-transportation to the hotel, check-in at the hotel (after 15:00 p.m.) and accommodation. Free time in Rome. In the evening – organizing meeting for art directors, group leaders, teachers and choreographers with the members of organizing Committee. Overnight in Rome.
2nd day, 05.04.2024 – Breakfast in the hotel. FESTIVAL DAY PROGRAMME: stage testing, sound check, general rehearsal. OPENING CEREMONY in the THEATER OF ROME, performances of the participants. CLOSING CEREMONY, GALA CONCERT of WINNERS, AWARD CEREMONY. Transportation services are not included to the price!
Return to the hotel. Overnight in Rome.
3rd day, 06.04.2024 – Breakfast in the hotel. Free day in Rome. Overnight in Rome.
4th day, 07.04.2024 – Breakfast. Check out from the hotel (till 10:00 am). Departure from Rome.
*** 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:
International Competition & Festival of Folklore, Dance and Music ‘’STELLE DI ROMA" 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 Competition & Festival of Folklore, Dance and Music ‘’STELLE DI ROMA" 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 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 THE COMPETITIVE PROGRAM MUST BE SENT TO THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE BY EMAIL at least 14 days before arrival. 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.