The Competition is open to young male and female dancers of all nationalities.
The third edition of Milano International Dance Competition will take place 21st  - 22nd   January 2012 at the Teatro della Luna Mediolanum Forum - Milan -
Assago Via Vittorio 6 - M2 Metro stop Milanofiori Forum -

PROGRAM:

Saturday 21.st  January 2012
BABY dancers born as from 2001

• CLASSICAL
  Male section Soloists - Female section Soloists - Couples/Duo - Groups
  (Performance on half-points is compulsory)
• FOLKLORE-ETHNIC POPULAR DANCES / CHARACTER DANCE
  Groups
• CONTEMPORARY/MODERN-JAZZ
  Soloists-Couples/duo-Groups
• CHOREOGRAPHY SECTION
  Groups (All dance styles admitted. The choreography performed in this section can't be performed in other sections of the Competition).

Saturday 21.st  January 2012
SENIORES dancers born 1994 or earlier

• CLASSICAL
  Male section Soloist - Female section Soloists - Couples/Duo – Groups
  (Girls: performance on points is compulsory) 
  Special section of the competition is dedicated to young dancers who have received (or are getting) a vocational training at colleges and vocational dance schools.
• CONTEMPORARY
  Soloists-Couples-Groups
• MODERN-JAZZ
  Soloists-Couples-Groups
• FOLKLORE- ETHNIC POPULAR DANCES / CHARACTER DANCE
  Groups
• CHOREOGRAPHY SECTION
  Groups (All dance styles admitted. The choreography performed in this section can't be performed in other sections of the Competition).

Sunday 22.nd January 2012
JUNIORES Under dancers born from 1998 to 2000
JUNIORES dancers born from 1995 to 1997

• CLASSICAL
  A special section of the competition is dedicated to young dancers who are getting  a vocational training at colleges and vocational dance schools.
  Male section Soloist-Female section Soloist-Couples/Duo -Groups
• CONTEMPORARY
  Soloists-Couples-Groups
• MODERN-JAZZ
  Soloists-Couples-Groups
• FOLKLORE ETHNIC POPULAR DANCES / CHARACTER DANCE
  Groups
• CHOREOGRAPHY SECTION
  Groups (All dance styles admitted. The choreography performed in this section can't be performed in other sections of the Competition).

Candidates in categories Baby - Juniores Under and Juniores must provide an identity document.

General rules:

• Only 25% of the group in the baby category can consist of elements born from 1998 to 2000 (Juniores Under).
• The age considered for the other categories will be the age of the majority of the groups.
• The elder dancer will define the category for couples/duo composed by dancers of different categories.
• Each School can perform one or more choreographies in the same style and category, too if the majority of dancers is formed by different dancers.
• The choreography to be presented is completely free, it is necessary to give a correct specification of the style at the time of application.
• The same dancers can perform more time with choreogrphy of different style.
• Soloists and the Couples can perform only one free variation (or from repertoire) in the same style.
• Couples can be a part of a group. Soloists can be a part of a duo or couple and of a group.
• Maximum time for coreography:
  - Groups           5 minutes
  - Couples/Duo  5 minutes  (only classical pas de deux 8 minutes)
  - Soloists          3 minutes
• Rehearsals are not planned.
• All travelling, board and lodging expenses will be taken in charge by partecipants.
• The candidate admitted to the contest automatically authorizes the Competition Organization to make use of his proper image for promotional purposes, TV shots and the press.
• All competitiors must know the regulation.
• Participation implies approval of this regulation in full.
• Application form must be received by December 20th,2010.

Stage:

• The stage measures approx.800 sq.mt.  Proscenium m.16 (x 12), it has a PVC carpet, with fixed par floodlights. Stage 0% slope.
• It is not allowed to use bulky stage props and any sort of make up or othersubstance that could damage the flooring and, therefore, cause problems to the competitors.
• Banned the use of talcum powder.

Music:

• Music must be recorded on CD not transcribe;  music can be played live; maximum time granted .
• Each choreography must have a corresponding CD and it cannot include any other pieces of music in the competition.
• A backup copy of the CD is recommended.
• Competitors are requested to supplied one performance quality CD with a break of more than 3 seconds at the beginning of the music.

Jury:

• The decisions of the Judges are final and without appeal.
• The jury reserves the right to make further subdivisions or join together the section, to avoid awarding all the prizes or, vice-versa, award special mentions.
• Competitors will be judged by a jury composed of prestigious personalities internationally recognised in the field of the dance.

Photos and videos:

• It's forbidden to take videos and photographs during the performance of the competitors unless by staff authorized by the Competition Organization.

Means of entry and documents:

• The Application form must be carefully filled in all parts.
• Fill in the form on line by selecting the appropriate link:
  -Application Form Groups
  -Application Form Duo/Couple or Soloist
• Send with complete data!
• Do not send the same data twice.
• Corrections are made only by e-mail.
• After you have sent off your application form, a confirmation will be sent to the email address you specified. This confirmation is automatically generated, and will reach you in only few minutes.
• Any future communication must be made indicating the name of the School (or manager of the group or solo-self) and the city of origin.
• Application will be accepted in the chronological order of time at which they are received.
• Excess applications may be refused. Exclusion from the Competition will be promptly communicated to the representatives of the Schools.
  Only and exclusively in this case the fee will be refunded.
• All competitors must have a good health certificate and minors must have the consent of parents. Download Form A.
• The Form A must be filled in any part and signed by parents, it will be delivered during the registration procedure.
• The lack of the requested documents will result get the exclusion from the Competition.

Application fee:

• For each single choreography performed by Groups   Euro 100,00 + 25,00 for each dancer.
• For each single choreography performed by soloists    Euro    80,00.
• For each single choreography performed by couples    Euro  160,00.
• The Application Form and payment of the relevant fee must be received by December 20th 2010.
• Application without payment will be not considered after the date expiry.
• Applicants from countries outside the European Community (with the exception of the Swiss citizens) is recognized a reduction of 50% of the fee as a contribution to costs incurred for the trip .
• The Application fee (not refundable) must be paid through bank transfer.
  
  
  
• Bank details:
  Deutsche Bank -Bank Office Dervio
  Owner : Pro-Art
  IBAN code: IT 79 K 03104 51230 000000820421
  SWIFT code: DEUTITM1016
• In the reason of payment you must exclusively indicate:
  The name of Dancing School (or name and surname of the soloist/group without school) city of origin.
  Use up to 50 characters.
• Free admission to Teatro della Luna for the competitors to Milano Danza International Dance Competition.
• Accompanying persons can buy the admission tickets 15 Euro  directly at the theater ticket office.
• Free admission for the accompanying persons coming from other continents.
• Each School with a group in the Competition will receive 2 free tickets for the  Teachers/Choreographers or Director.
  
  
• Please,don’t send the payment of the Theater tickets to the Secretarial Office of the Competition