12th International ’Daughters of the Moonlight’Belly Dance Competition for Duets and Groups!
Conditions of the competition
Dear Belly Dancers,
Instructors, Belly Dance Fanatics!
Mahasti Belly Dance Studio organizes again
in 2018
the 12th International
’Daughters of the Moonlight’
Belly Dance
Competition for Duets and Groups!
Location:
CSILI Cultural Centre
4-6. Nagy-Győri István str., Budapest, H-1201
Date
11th February (Sunday)
2018, 10AM
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This
is the one and only Hungarian belly dance competition exclusively for groups in
the past 16 years.
The
biggest and best dance schools enter the competition but smaller and newly
founded studios also attend.
More
and more foreign groups attend the competition so contestants here in Hungary
also have the possibility to compete in an international environment.
According
to the traditions the event is international so all competitors are kindly
welcome both from every area of Hungary and abroad!
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DETAILS
Categories (also the competition order of the
categories):
1, Junior duets and groups
This category can be entered by groups which consist
of children less than 14 years old or the average age of the group is 14. (In
case of huge age gaps between the contestants the category will be divided into
smaller groups).
Please mark the group’s level on the application form
(beginner/pre-advanced/advanced/professional) so it can help the jury in
scoring.
2, Adult beginner duets and small groups
This category includes groups consisting of beginners or amateurs above
14 years, from duets up to 4 members per group.
3, Adult beginner large groups
The category is for groups consisting of at least 5 amateurs. There’s no
maximum limit of members, groups attending with more than 10 persons receive an
entry fee discount!
Beginners’ categories are open
for those contestants for whom it is
-
recommended by their instructor/master
teacher/choreographer (i.e. have never been runner-ups, have danced for a long
time but never been on a competition before, their level of knowledge is not
enough yet to enter the pre-advanced category)
-
who are not working as performers, don’t
instruct or do not lead a dance school
-
who dance only at hobby level
4, Adult pre-advanced duets and small groups
For groups consisting of pre-advanced amateurs above 14 years, from
duets up to 4 members per group.
5, Adult pre-advanced large groups
The category is for groups consisting of at least 5 pre-advanced
amateurs exclusively. There’s no maximum of members, groups attending with more
than 10 persons receive an entry fee discount!
It is recommended – but not obligatory – to enter with a choreography
which hasn’t received a ranking of 1-3 at any kind of a belly dance competition
on pre-advanced or advanced levels.
Pre-advanced dancers’ categories are
open for those dancers for whom it is
-
recommended by their instructor/master
teacher/choreographer
(i.e.
haven’t been runner-ups before, have been dancing for a long time but have
attended a competition only a few times, their level of knowledge is not enough
to enter the advanced category, etc.)
- who are not working as performers,
who don’t instruct or do not lead a dance school
- who dance or perform only at hobby level
6, Adult advanced duets and small groups
Troupes consisting of advanced dancers above 14 years, from duets up to
5 members per group.
7, Adult advanced large groups
The category is for groups consisting of at least 6 advanced dancers.
There’s no maximum limit of members, groups attending with more than 10 persons
receive an entry fee discount!
Those choreographies can also be entered here with which runner-up
positions have already been won by the groups in pre-advanced and advanced
categories. Of course, it is neither a requirement nor a reason for exclusion.
All duets
and groups can enter the advanced category
- of whom members have
already reached a ranking of 1-3
in solo or group categories at any kind of a belly
dance competition on pre-advanced or advanced levels;
- with whom the leader/instructor/master teacher dances together;
- who perform a choreography that has previously been
runner-up on pre-advanced or advanced level at any kind of a belly dance
competition;
-
who, according to their preparedness and master teacher/instructor, possess the knowledge required at this
level;
-
of whom any member instructs, leads a
dance school or performs regularly.
8, Professional duets, small and large groups
All duets,
small and large groups can enter the
professional category
-
if the members enter competitions on a
regular basis, who like to compete but have “outgrown” the advanced
category,
-
if the members are dance instructors themselves, but do not want to compete
against their students
who enter in a different category,
-
if the members are professional or semi-professional dancers, who perform
regularly and want to compete against dancers with similar skills,
-
if the members have already proven themselves in the solo category and would like to work in a group – if only
for a single performance – with other
professionals,
semi-professionals, instructors,
- whose instructor, leader has recommended to
enter the competition in the
Professional
category (e.g. to make room for fresh advanced groups, or because their skills
have surpassed the advanced category).
- We also expect such groups which are regularly winning in the
advanced categories in Hungarian/international dance
competitions, and want to compete
against professionals as a challenge.
-
Furthermore, the professional category is open for such groups where the instructor and the advanced, professional
level students perform together.
Choreographies
which have competed several times before and have won
runner-up rankings are also eligible, but we encourage fresh productions to
enter as well.
9, Diva duets, small and large groups
All duets,
small and large groups can enter the
Diva category
- have been dancing for decades,
- or started dancing as adults,
- or have passed „that much” years and wouldn’t like to compete with far younger contestants in the same
category.
If
the average age of the members of the group is over 50 ages, here is the
opportunity to compete!
In category DIVA dancers can compete in duets, or in
small and large groups too. Please sign your level of knowledge
(beginner/pre-advanced/advanced/professional) on the entry sheet, so that can
help the jury at the scoring.
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The
organizers reserve the right to merge or subdivide the categories, depending on
the number of contestants.
In case You
are unsure which category is appropriate for You, don’t hesitate to contact us,
we will help You find the ideal solution.
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Deadline of entry:
30th January, 2018
The number of duets/groups can only
be maximum 45.
The entries are processed according to the order of
application unless the quota is reached by the number of contestants (i.e. if
the 45 groups apply until the 30th of January, the entry is closed by that
day).
It is unfortunately not possible to extend the
deadline of entry.
Requirements of valid
entry:
- filing the application form (via
e-mail or post)
- paying the entry fee and
presentation of the credentials,
- sending the music via email until the 30th of January (in a format of
MP3).
Entry fees:
- Duets – 4500 HUF/person, 17 Euros (open stage 8,5
Euros)
- In case the
maximum of 45 entrees is not reached, payment of entry fee is also possible
after the 30th of January.
The fee will be then for duets 4950 HUF/person, for groups 3850 HUF/person
- Discount: the fee/person in case of every entering
group above 10 members will change to 2800 HUF
- There is no opportunity for a new entry at the event
place.
Every contestant will receive
to her entry
- 1 performer’s ticket, with which she can take
part of the competition
- 1 ticket for free, with which she can
invite her friends, family, cheering people. Of course, more tickets can also
can purchased at a discount price. The tickets
include a slip with which the audience
can vote on their favourites and a
voucher with which you can receive
services for discount prices.
- All contestants are free to enter with limitless
choreographies if they accept the terms to pay the entry fee in case of every
choreography.
Terms of payment:
- Personally, at the
instructors of Mahasti Belly Dance Studio.
- Via bank transfer. Different bank account
numbers are sent in cases of company or private transfers!
- In case of transfer please include the followings in
the notice field:
- name of the group,
- the names and number of the participants,
- the title of the choreography.
Time requirements for
dancers:
Duets - 1:30-4:00 min
Groups - 2:00-5:00 min
Exceeding time is only allowed for 10 seconds maximum. After 10 seconds,
the person in charge will mute the music!
Process of the
competition:
Registration of the contestants is at the
desk by the main entry from 09:15.
Walking
around the stage is possible during breaks.
Order
of categories: Junior, Diva, Beginner, Pre-advanced, Advanced, Professional
Order:
Dances are performed
in a reversed order compared to the order of application,
that is the group that applies first to a category
performs its dance last and the group filing its application last will dance in
its category first.
(Therefore, it is recommended to apply as soon as
possible!)
Arriving at least half hour before the
performance is obligatory.
The order of performances will be
available on www.mahasti.hu,
on https://www.facebook.com/events/1292021220874297/
at FB Events, and will also be sent via e-mail to the representatives of the
groups.
The order will be placed at the location of the
contest at visible places and on the doors of the changing rooms.
Scoring:
The headcount of the jury will be
15-20 persons, who will score openly from 5 to 20
points.
Contestants will receive shared rankings in case of a
tie and the jury will decide about the prices with a draw.
Most of the members of the jury will be well-known
representatives of the Hungarian belly dance community and assignees of the
sponsors.
An announcement will be sent separately about the jury
and the prizes.
Main objectives of
jurying:
- usage of space, stage-setting
- collective harmony in the group
- communication with the audience
- presentation, visualizing the emotions
- correspondence of style of the dance piece performed
with the style of the music (i.e. harmony of the music and the costume, usage
of specific steps and movements connected to specific styles and rhythms of
music, etc.),
-
correspondence of difficulty of the choreography with the technical knowledge
of the dancers (i.e. you don’t have to perform an advanced choreo if you’re
beginners)
-
functional usage of the dance instruments,
-
creativity, artistic effect,
-
costume correspondent to the performed choreography, to the personality of the
performers and the meaning of the choreography.
- Performances must contain at least 50% of oriental
movements (including fantasy and fusion choreographies as well!). In case of failing
this condition, the jury will define the piece as „cannot be scored on belly
dance competitions” and will not score it.
-
Jury will
receive the following data on the scoring sheets:
Category (and level of knowledge), Name of the
school/studio, Name of group, Teacher, Choreographer, Style, Name of the
choreography
The deadline of sending the music is the 30th of
January!
Sending of music can be done by the instructors of
Mahasti Belly Dance Studio or via e-mail as well.
Please
keep an extra CD/pendrive with your music by yourself at the competition.
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Other conditions:
If less than 4 applications
are filed for one category, then the category will
be merged with another one (different knowledge levels won’t be put
together of course, etc.). In case of a category merge a prior announcement
will be sent.
Any new or old choreography can only be
entered in case of mentioning the name of the choreographer (which
can be a person or a group as well). In case of a choreographer from abroad a
copy of a valid permission or a usage contract is a must.
There is no limit of age.
There is no
limit of group members in the group categories for the stage of CSILI’s
theatre room as it is at least 70 square meters .
The background of
the stage is black/dark so consider choosing a costume that won’t blend into
the background.
There are no style
restrictions. You are
free to enter with any kind of eastern dance, it doesn’t matter if it’s folk,
modern, oriental or fantasy, dance theatre.
IMPORTANT! The jury
won’t compare different styles of groups but takes into consideration the
compliance of the style with the one presented on the entry sheet.
The style given on the entry sheet
will be presented on the scoring sheet as well. (Raqs sharqi, drum solo, saidi,
fusion, fantasy, tribal, modern pop, show etc.)
Revolutionary pieces and traditional, classic dances
are also very welcome.
Usage of any dance instrument is allowed, except fire items (because of safety hazard).
In case of injury
”Contestants accept and understand with the application that competing
might cause injuries. For this neither the organizer of the contest, the
location, nor the visitors
can be held responsible in case of an injury or any other harmful consequence
of competing. The leader of the competing group undertakes the responsibility
to inform the group on this issue.
In case of
sickness or injury of a contestant during the competition, the attendant of the
contestant/group is obliged to report the sickness/injury to the contest
organizers in order to call for medical help. Contestants state with the
application that they have read, understood and consider the terms of contest
application to themselves and their group as obligatory.”
Behaviour,
other advice:
If you’re a
beginner contestant, please read the following article:
Of course,
the article is not obligatory, but it is very useful to previously know what
the jury will take into consideration.
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Organizers reserve the right to
- change the
rules and the order of the contest any time during the competition or to cancel
it.
- disqualify
a contestant any time during the contest if she breaks the rules of the contest
or her behaviour harms the reputation of the event, the organizers, partners or
sponsors.
- switch and
assign contestants to and in another category according to their level of
knowledge.
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Contestants may not raise legal demands or objection towards prizes; organizers
do not undertake to distribute all prizes and gifts.
- All costs
of taking part of the event encumber the contestants.
- The application can be withdrawn and the
organizers pay the whole application fee back until the 30th January, 2018. After that date, the organizers are not
able to pay the fee back.
Please send your application, further notices or
questions here:
+3670/317-80-90
We wish you a good preparation, successful competition
and joyful dance!
Mahasti and the
Organizers
