Regulation of World Folk Vision final in Montecatini Terme printable version

Rules of AICS International competition Italy:

Trials are held in various cities of Italy and International final round is open to all countries and will be held in Montecatini Terme on 19-20-21-22th  September 2019;

Winners from Italy will be proclaimed for a category and selected ones will take part in the World Final Festival-Competition of National Culture and Arts that will be held in Sochi, in Russia.

The first three competitors will be rewarded for Dance, Singing, Fashion Show, Instrumentals, for every level according to Dance, Sing, Instrumentals, Fashion Show’s regulations. Special awards and other scholarships will be given also for the best exhibitions of the foreign competitors.

The participation at the trials and the final round is open to all members of AICS and other promotional organizations, federations, associations, or privates from all over the world.

The AICS’s International Culture and Dance area will organize the final round on four days of Exhibitions, Master Classes and Round Tables, with an International Jury and the participation of the Eurasian Commissioner for Culture and International Humanitarian Cooperation, Dr. Janna Bersegova. She will give the certificates to participate at the European Final World Festival- Competition of National Culture and Arts.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION:

It is possible to take part in the final round only through selection. The registration fee for the Montecatini Terme’s final is 60,00€ per person (excluding accompanying persons). This price does not include room, board and travel expenses; they are to be paid by a participant.

It gives the possibility to participate as solo artist, couple or duo, small groups (from 3 to 5) and large groups (from 6 and over) with two exhibitions at most in different disciplines.  All participants will receive a certificate of participation.

The payment must be sent through bank transfer to Aics Direzione Nazionale IBAN:IT 22 X 0103003209000001370102.Payment description: Finale Montecatini Terme, a copy of the bank transfer and the online registration must be sent to: danzecultureinternazionali@aics.it

According to regulations, all those who will participate as finalists including accompanying persons will have to stay overnight obligatory at the accredited hotels by contacting with RANIERI Tour Operator

Email: booking@ranieritouroperator.com info 0572-906015

JUDGEMENT:

Selection criteria to trials and Italian finals are settled according to World Folk Vision’s regulation. Special attention is given to bright show exhibitions. However, the technical skills of artists are also important.

Categories of judgement:

  • choreographic originality
  • technique
  • stylistics
  • significance of the performance

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DANCE COMPETITION:

The competitors are: solo artists, couples or duo, small groups (from 3 to 5), large groups (from 6 and over).

At the competition dancers with and without experience are allowed to categories:

сlassic ballet, modern, pop, folk, ballroom, sports, street dance in all forms (Hip Hop, Break Dance,ecc.) Popular dance and folk may be provided by musicians.

  • The choreography for solo artists, small groups, ensembles, big groups is performed in

3 minutes at most.

  • For popular dance and folk groups bigger than 15 dancers the duration is
    • minutes at most.

There are 4 age groups:

  • small until 8 years old
  • youth from 9 to 12 years old
  • junior from 13 to 16 years old
  • adults from 17 years old and over.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SONG COMPETITION:

The competitors are: solo artists, small groups(duo or trio), ensembles greater than 3 persons.

At the competition artists with or without experience are allowed to concert performances in vocal nominations: vocal academic chanting, jazz, folk, pop, rock, rap and show choir.

The song is performed in  3 minutes at most with  phonogram  minus. The vocal back is acceptable in case it does not duplicate the main voice (melodic line). The musical record must be of good quality.

There are 4 age groups:

  • small until 8 years old
  • youth from 9 to 12 years old
  • junior from 13 to 16 years old
  • adults from 17 years old and over.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FASHION SHOW COMPETITION:

To the competition are allowed: designers, creative teams with a design collection, models and director’s production.

The show is performed for 5 minutes at most. The musical record must be of good quality.

There are 3 age groups:

  • kids until 12 years old,
  • junior from 13 to 16 years old,
  • adults from 17 years old and over.

REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTRUMENTAL COMPETITION:

The competitors are: solo artists, small groups, ensembles and large groups.

The candidates can participate in the competition with the following instruments:

piano, woodwinds, drumming, arc instruments, folk instruments, instrumental ensemble.

There are 4 age groups:

  • small until 8 years old
  • youth from 9 to 12 years old
  • junior from 13 to 16 years old
  • adults from 17 years old and over.

A performance lasts 3 minutes at most; it is allowed to use phonogram minus or piano support in instrumental solo nominations.