RULES
EUROPEAN
GRAND DANCE CUP
Constanta/Romania
27-28 APRIL
2024
Welcome
to our 3rd edition of EUROPEAN GRAND DANCE CUP. All participants must
register no later than 15 April 2024. All participants may enter one or
multiple entries in any categories. Number of entries will be on a first-come,
first-served basis and is limited to the amount of performance time available. EGDC is open to all amateur and professional
dancers. Any dance school, academy, crew, or individual dancer has the right to
participate.
By subscribing to the EGDC competition, all participants
accept the official rules and regulations of the EGDC.
EGDC is not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate
information submitted in the online registration form.
REGISTRATION
Registration for European Grand Dance Cup has to be done online through the Registration Portal .
The place:
https://tnobconstanta.ro/
CLASSICAL
DANCE STUDIES
The
classical dance studies are mandatory for all
participants in the Ballet Solo category.
1. DANCE CATEGORIES:
1.1
BALLET
Students
age 12 and under are strictly prohibited from performing en pointe.
Dancers
competing in this category with a Solo moment will perform in classical dance studies.
This class is mandatory for their final grade. In classical dance, the dancers
will receive a grade for studies and one for variation .
The
choice of every classical dance piece is free for every participant. We highly
recommend choosing age-appropriate choreography. Participants/their teachers
are responsible for all of their choreography and music copyrights.
1.2
MODERN/CONTEMPORARY
Modern/Contemporary
style should incorporate methods and techniques that are founded within the
techniques of ballet, modern dance or postmodern dance, and the use of dance
styles and techniques which are based on renowned expression of choreographers
including: Martha Graham, Jose Limon, Merce Cunningham, Lester Horton, Alvin Ailey,
Wayne McGregor.
Excessive
use of acrobatic moves in this category may be penalized.
1.3
LYRICAL
Lyrical
dance is a dance style that combines elements of ballet and modern. A lyrical
dancer uses movements to express strong emotions. This choreography should
demonstrate balance, extension, isolations, and control utilizing the lyrics or
mood of the music. Music with vocals and lyrics is preferred but not a rule.
Excessive
use of acrobatic moves in this category may be penalized.
1.4 SHOW DANCE / OPEN
A
choreography presenting a combination of disciplines or an original individual
style, dynamic with a narrative and a cohesive theme.
1.5
FOLKLORE
The
dance will show the typical style of dance from a certain country/countries. A
traditional dance wearing traditional shoes should be entered into the national
and folklore sections. The folkloric dance tradition must be preserved. The
costumes and music must reflect the tradition of the country of origin.
1.6
MUSICAL/JAZZ
In
this category jazz dance elements and techniques are required. As long as the
jazz dance vocabulary is used, the music can vary from classic jazz, theatre
jazz, Latin jazz to modern-day music.
Musical
theatre is a form of performance that
should combine acting and dance. The story and the emotional content of a
musical - humor, pathos, love, anger - should be communicated through the choreography.
Excessive use of acrobatic moves in this category may be penalized.
1.7
ACROBATIC DANCE
A
choreography combining acrobatic elements/tricks and dance. Acrobatics and
gymnastics should only be used if they are properly integrated and do not dominate
the routine. Acrobatic Dance may contain flexibility moves or contortionist
moves while it must contain dance moves, steps and choreography. A clear dance
choreography must be present throughout the whole routine.
1.8
STREET DANCE/MTV/K-POP
Street
dance includes a wide range of styles made popular in the USA. This dance style
can be seen in MTV music videos, advertising campaigns, on TV and in films. The accent is on presentation,
style, expression, and performance.
Abusive
language and violent expressions are forbidden in music and performance.
1.9 PRODUCTION NUMBER:
This choreography must have a clear theme or
story which takes the viewer on an imaginary journey that has a beginning,
middle and end. All dance styles are allowed. Choreography should be built up
on idea and creativity accompanied by appealing costumes, strong presentation
and expression.
NOTE: If a
routine is registered and performs in an incorrect discipline as declared by
the judges, it will be moved to the correct discipline. There won’t be a
deduction of points.
2. TRAINING
LEVEL:
2.1 HOBBY – maximum 4 hours of training/week
2.2 PROFESSIONAL – more than 4 hours of preparation/week
3. AGE DIVISIONS:
3.1 A
competitor’s age is calculated on the 1st of April 2024.
3.2 In
duets, trios, quartets, small groups and large groups the average age will
determine the class age category.
3.3
EGDC reserves the right to ask for proof of age by means of a passport or an
identity card/birth certificate.
Solo
dancers may perform age and skill appropriate choreographed numbers,
classical ballet repertoire variation!
Age:
* BABY/4.00 - 6.99 year old/
* MINI /7.00 - 9.99 years old/
* KIDS /10.00 - 12.99 years old/
* JUNIOR /13.00 - 15.99 years old/
* SENIOR /16.00 – 34.99 years old/
* VETERANS /35+ years old/
4. TIME:
* SOLO - 2:30
min
* DUO / TRIO - 2:30 min
* GROUP (4-8 dancers) - 3:00 min
* FORMATION (9-24 dancers) - 4:00 min
* PRODUCTION - 24+ dancers - 5:00 min
Number of dancers
performing a routine are automatically compared to the number of dancers
registered. Event Organizer may charge penalty fee when the number of dancers
performing on stage exceeds the number of dancers registered in the EGDC
Registration Portal. Penalty fee will be calculated by multiplying the actual
number of dancers performing with the applicable Starting Fee for that event.
5. ENTRY FEES:
1. Solo - 40€
for each choreography
2. Duo / Trio - 30 € per participant for each choreography
3. Group / Formation / Production - 20 € per participant for
each choreography
4. Classical Ballet Studies - 20 € per participant
The classical dance studies are mandatory for all participants in the Ballet Solo category. An additional fee of 20€ will be payed for this category.
1st day:
- Workshop Ballet
- Open/Show dance
- Acro dance
- Musical
- Jazz
- MTV * K-Pop * Street dance
GALA SHOW & AWARDS
6. SCORES
The maximum scores are
30 points:
10 points – technique/
level of performance
10 points -
composition, music, interpretation
10 points - image,
originality, innovative, costumes, difficulty
Judges may offer personal comments on the scoresheet. All scoring recording
will be done electronically and will be sent after the event to the School
email (main registration email) or to the Independent participant`s email
address.
If a competitor performs
multiple entries in the same category, the highest score entry will be considered
for the final ranking.
7. Music
Competitors
should bring with them a backup copy of their music, either on a flash drive in
mp3 or on a Audio CD.
8. Stage Appearance
The
order of appearance is determined by the competition after registration
deadline by latest 20 April 2024.
The
competition takes place at the “Teatrul National de Opera si Balet Oleg
Danovski”, Constanta. ·
Flat stage with linoleum
dance floor.
8. Travel And Accommodation
Travel
expenses to and from Constanta are the responsibility of the competitor.
Accommodation is the responsibility of the competitor.
9. AWARDS
Best
Male Dancer Award, Best Female Dancer and Best Choreography Awards may be
presented at the discretion of the jury.
All
participants will receive EGDC certificate of participation.
EGDC
reserves the right for promotional purposes to use any photo or video recording
of participants performances during the Competition, Workshops for unlimited
time.
EGDC
reserves the right to transfer the usage of rights to third parties in part or
whole.
11. REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS
EGDC
has NON-REFUND policy. There will be no refunds made to dance schools for a
cancellation of an entry. By making a purchase, you are confirming that you
have read through our rules and understood our no refunds policy.