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Date : 1-13 of August 2019

Place : Bulgaria Black Sea Hotel Complex “Kamchia”


Founders are: The BOLSHOI BALLET ACADEMY (the Moscow State Academy of Choreography, Russia); music and production company “JOKER MEDIA” Ltd.; and Complex “Kamchia”.


“GRAND DANCE ACADEMY” is Annual International Junior Dance Festival and Master Classes for children aged 8 – 19 and preparatory class for children aged 6-8. It is held from 1st until 13th of August in complex “Kamchia” and under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture of Republic of Bulgaria.

Founders are: The BOLSHOI BALLET ACADEMY (the Moscow State Academy of Choreography, Russia); music and production company “JOKER MEDIA” Ltd.; and Complex “Kamchia”.

Complex “Kamchia” is situated on the Black Sea Coast, in the reserve zone of the river of Kamchia – beautiful and magnificent place. On the territory of the complex there are full, professional equipped hales and stages for ballet, on 5 minutes by walk from the hotel. There are emergency and Clinique, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, free access to the beach.

The Festival is held with the support of Russian Embassy in Republic of Bulgaria and kind cooperation of the Representative Office of “Rossotrudnichestvo” in Republic of Bulgaria.


IN ADDITIONAL
PURPOSES OF THE FESTIVAL ARE:

To make art of dance popular among children.

To help establishing the contacts between participants.

To stimulate children choreography and to give the participants opportunity to dance on stage and in front of an audience.

To develop children dance skills during master classes.

The first edition of “GRAND DANCE ACADEMY” was held in July 2016, at the Black Sea Hotel Complex “Kamchia”. Hundreds of guests from Bulgaria and abroad have joined the event. The festival had a great interest and finished with great success!
The second and third edition was held in 2017 and 2018 at the same place and many talented children from Russia, Ukraine, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Japan, Czech Republic, Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria have gathered and took part in ”GRAND DANCE ACADEMY”.
The best teachers from The Bolshoi Ballet Academy and not only, conduct 7-days master classes, which turn them into a unique school for future ballet artists. The Rector of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy and Chairman of the International Jury Professor Marina Leonova chooses teachers herself.
The Master Classes focus on: ballet gymnastics, classical ballet, contemporary ballet, repertoire, traditional dance.


Only in the USA and Bulgaria such event is held.
The master classes are followed by 3-days competition program of the Festival in three categories – classical ballet, contemporary ballet and traditional dance.
The International Jury votes on 10-point scale for performance technique, artistic presence, choreography. The Festival ends with a Gala concert of the winners in “GRAND DANCE ACADEMY” - a celebration of beauty and grace!
The special awards are invitations for studying and traineeship in the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, as Professor Leonova chooses future students herself.
Also, co-organizers and sponsors give special awards.
All competitors and special guests of the competition receive souvenirs.


The winners in the different categories receive diplomas and gifts.


The Jury awards Grand Prix regardless of the nominations.
During the Festival the children have the opportunity to enjoy their vacation as the location of “GRAND DANCE ACADEMY” is in the Black Sea Hotel Complex “Kamchia”. It is a unique, international, cultural, educational and sport complex. There are perfect environmental conditions for relaxation. It provides a free access to the beach, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, halls for training ballet, many sport areas for different kind of sports. The accommodation is in 3 and 4 stars hotels. The food is very delicious and healthy - three times per day - buffet-all-you-can-eat.
Black sea Hotel complex “Kamchia” is situated at one of the most beautiful coasts of the Black Sea (25 km south of Varna – the sea capital of Bulgaria) very close to the Airport of Varna, with unique combination of sea, the river of Kamchia, the Kamchia Reserve, longoz forests, big sandy beach. It makes it an attractive destination for vacation, sport and tourism.
„GRAND DANCE ACADEMY“- this is a unique opportunity for children to practice ballet and at the same time to enjoy their vacation!

1. Bansko 30.03 - 03.04.2019Г. International dance championship and Art camp ”Future stars”
Grand prix- free participation and discount vouchers for International festival of arts “Morning star” – Albena resort 16-22.06.2019, Sozopol - Chernomorets 15-23.08.2019 and Bansko 27.11 - 01.12.2019г.

2. Albena resort : 16-22.06.2019
Grand prix- 4000euro free accommodation to a group for Albena 2020
Grand prix- free participation and discount vouchers for International festival of arts “Morning star” – Sozopol – Chernomorets 15-23.08.2019 and Bansko 27.11 - 01.12.2019г.

3. Sozopol – Chernomorets 14.08.2019 - 21.08.2019
Grand prix- 2000euro free participation, free accommodation to a group or discount vouchers for International festival of arts “Morning star” – Sozopol – Chernomorets 2020 and Bansko
2019г.

For more information visit our site: utrinnazvezda.com/
We are waiting for you!!!
Greetings from our team “Morning star”


 

 


International Festival of Arts "Morning Star"- Bulgaria
You can learn more about our festival online at: utrinnazvezda.com/en

GRAND PRIX
Art Academy 'Morning Star' worth 3000 euro
Free participation at Art Festival 'Morning Star' 2019 Bansko!

We're expecting you!

HELLO, DEAR FRIENDS!

We are happy to invite you to one of the biggest International art festivals in Bulgaria "Morning star" , located in the ski resort Bansko!

During the festival there will be organized workshops and master classes.

- Classical ballet
- Typical dances, Etno, Oriental dances
- Sport and Latin American dances
- Hip-hop / old school, new school /
- Dance Show (Open)
- Jazz
- Modern
- Contemporary, experiment choreography
- Akrodance
- Rhythmic Gymnastics
- Traditional Bulgarian folk dances

With respect,

Katerina Kostadinova - PR agent of the IFA "Morning star"

www.utrinnazvezda.com

tel: +359877046006

 

HELLO, DEAR FRIENDS!

We are happy to invite you to one of the biggest International art festivals in Bulgaria "Morning star" , located in the ski resort Bansko!

During the festival there will be organized workshops and master classes organized by the

Section "Pernik" of CID UNESCO.


With respect,

Katerina Kostadinova - PR agent of the IFA "Morning star"

www.utrinnazvezda.com

BULGARIA
XXiv INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS
“Morning star“
www.utrinnazvezda.com/en


WORLD DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP
THE LARGEST FESTIVAL
IN BULGARIA
14.08.2018-21.08.2018


Organizers:
Association Art Academy „Morning Star”
Section Pernik-Bulgaria of the International Dance Council
CID-UNESCO


Sok kamchia
We are inviting you to the International Festival of Arts „Morning Star”, which is taking place in some of the most beautiful Bulgarian resorts - summer in the sea resorts Albena, St st “Constantine and Helena”, SOK “Kamchia” and winter in Bansko. The festival is one of the leading and most prestigious festival! With each edition it attracts thousands participants and gains greater popularity in Bulgaria!
GRAND PRIX
Albena Resort and Art Academy 'Morning Star' worth 4000 euro Free stay at Art Festival 'Morning Star' - 2019!

REGULATION
VARNA, KAMCHIA, SAINT VLAS
14.08.2018 - Settlement, registration of the participants
15.08.2018 - DEFILE & OPENING CEREMONY
16.08.2018- Folk session / Folk Dances, Folklore-Ethnographic Genre /
- Ethno Show / Folk Dances – International groups /
- Theater Arts
- Fine Arts - En plein air
- master classes and workshops
/organized by Section Pernik-Bulgaria of the International Dance Council CID-UNESCO/
17.08.2018- Music Section:
- Pop and popular singing / Solo, Duet-Trio, Group /
- Folk singing / Solo, Duet-Trio, Group /
- Instrumental performers / Solo, Orchestras, Music groups and Ensembles /
- master classes and workshops
/organized by Section Pernik-Bulgaria of the International Dance Council CID-UNESCO/
18.08.2018 - Classical ballet
- Typical dances, Oriental dances
- Sport and Latin American dances
- Hip-hop / brake, street dance, others /
- master classes and workshops
/organized by Section Pernik-Bulgaria of the International Dance Council CID-UNESCO/

19.08.2018 - Dance Show (Free Dance)
- Rhythmic Gymnastics
- Cheerleading groups
Solo, Duet-Trio, Groups, Formations
competition to determine the grand prize - GRAND PRIX
/ The groups present one performance /
20.08.2018 - GALA CONCERT – Ceremony of Awardings
21.08.2018 - Departure. Whoever wishes to stay and extend his vacation up to 5 days before and after the festival, uses the same festival prices!
PERIOD FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS – TILL 31.05.2018
Participants in the festival:
The festival is open for everyone: individuals, community centers, Youth Homes, Palaces
of Children, private schools, studios, clubs and others.
Age categories:
1. Category MINI under 9 years
2. Category 9 - 13 years
3. Category 13 - 18 years
4. Category 18 - 35 years – Relax Groups
5. Category 18 - 35 years – Professional Groups & Ensembles
6. Category over 35 years – Professional Groups, Ensembles & Relax Groups
We allow mixing the age categories with 50%, as the small age is moving into the next category.
Format for participation:
- Solo
- Duet, Trio
- Small groups - 4-8 people
- Formation - more than 8 people
Aim of the organizers:
- Provide an opportunity for talented children and adults to fully express their talents
- Development of the various art forms and encouraging children and youth to activities related to arts
- Exchange of artistic experience
- Cooperation between leaders and friendship between the groups
- Popularization of international and national cultural values
Form of the festival: The festival has competitive character!
DANCE SECTION
Styles:
1. Classical ballet
2. Typical dances, Oriental dances
3. Sport and Latin American dances
4. Ethno Show
5. Cheerleaders
6. Hip-hop / brake, street dance, others /
7. Dance Show (Free Dance) - Modern Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary
8. Rhythmic Gymnastics
Format for participation:
- Solo (Performances should not exceed 2 minutes)
- Duet, Trio (Performances should not exceed 2 minutes)
- Small groups - 4-8 people
- Formation - more than 8 people
The groups presents dances or compositions with total
duration of 12 minutes (or less) per category /composition or 2-3 dances/
The music must be on Audio CD.
* Incorrect submission of the duration for the performances will be penalized with stopping at the 12th minute.
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION
- CHOREOGRAPHY - Composition, complexity, dynamics, emotionality
- PRODUCTION - Originality
- ARTISTRY - Disclosure of the artistic image and the scene culture
- IMAGE - Costumes and behavior during the festival
FINE ARTS SECTION
- Paintings are being paint during the festival, technique and theme are free to choose.
The organizers provide only thick drawing paper. The works will be arranged in exhibition.
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION
- COMPOSITION
- PICTURESQUE STYLE
- ORIGINALITY
MUSIC SECTION
- Folk Singing
- Pop and popular singing
- Instrumental performers / Solo, Orchestras, Music groups and Ensembles /
- Rock Groups
- Beatbox
The groups presents dances or compositions with total
duration of 12 minutes (or less) per category /composition or 2-3 dances/
- Individual participants and groups can introduce up to 2 songs;
accompaniment is allowed up to 5 people, music must be on Audio CD
- One of the songs has to be in Bulgarian language
/ own songs have priority /
- Orchestras and groups represent two compositions
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION
- Musicality - Purity of intonation and sound quality - The beauty of timbre and strength of voice - Mastery - Compliance of repertoire with the age category of the performer - Scenic culture
THEATER SECTION
- Participants present theater production or play with duration up to 40 minutes.
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION
- ARTISTRY
- DIRECTION
- PRODUCTION
- SCENERY
THE FESTIVAL ALSO INCLUDES OTHER TYPES OF ART!
Fashion theatre, experimental genre, circus show, ground acrobatics, aerobics, demonstrations of martial arts and more.
Wide prize fund:
1. Grand Prix – free stay / accommodation and food / for the winning team
/ 15 people / at the International Festival of Arts "Morning Star" – 2019
2. Diploma for all participants
3. Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3th place
4. Award for best choreography and production
5. Scholarships and material awards.
6. Caps, t-shirts, pens or festival bags
7. Laureates in the dance section get invitation to present Bulgaria in Europe and World festivals and competitions.
The festival, despite the competitive program, includes entertainment activities
/ Neptune evening, treasure hunt, Miss and Mister Festival,
a competition for best sand castle and more /
Workshops with leading experts!
Discoteques every night!!!
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. The organizers have the rights of recording and broadcasting the performances from the festival.
2. The group leaders take responsibility about accidents and injuries of their performers.
3. The expenses for the stay period to the groups and the accompanying people with them (travel expenses, daily expenses) are for their own expense.
4. The expenses for prizes, technical, stage and medical services are secured by the organizers.
5. The group leaders are been kept responsible for the behavior of their groups during the event, paying the damage caused to the hotels.
6. The participants are responsible for their costumes, properties and personal things.
7. For participating at the festival the music must be on Audio CD or USB.
8. The duration of solo, duo, trio/ dance section/ performances must not be up to 2 minutes
9. The duration for the performance must be written when you send your request! Incorrect submission of the duration will be sanctioned with stopping the performance!
10. Program of the festival is determined by the organization and production team and is not subject to any comment. To participate in the Gala Concert are allowed collectives and individual performers who had taken the first places in their categories and proposed by the jury for the Gala Concert.
11. The organizers reserve the right, if necessary, to change the program.
12. The decision of the jury for the final ranking of the teams is not subject to comment.
13. By submitting the application, you acknowledge and agree with the terms of the festival.
14. Paid deposit for participation can not be returned if the group refuses to come.
15. The accommodation in hotels is only through the organizers and only when you submit your request.

Festival Fee
1. Individual performance / Solo / - 25 euro
2. Group, Formation, Ensemble performance - 20 euro per person
One festival fee gives the right for the performer to participate in all dance styles!
If a participant has paid 20 euro festival fee and wants to participate in other format:
solo, duet-trio, he has to pay additional - 5 euro.
Festival fee is not paid by the group leaders, assistant leaders of the groups, drivers
and medical personnel.
BONUS FOR THE PARTICIPANTS, WHO SLEEP IN
SOK ”KAMCHIA”
- FRE VISIT OF AVIOSPACE PLANETARIUM
IMPORTANT:
Deadline for sending applications: 31.05.2018
Deadline for payment of festival fee: 31.05.2018
Deadline for advance fee of 30% of the whole sum for reservations: 31.05.2018
Payment only by bank transfer !!!
Bank properties in euro : Bank: DSK EAD
Pernik, Bulgaria , “Leninski prospect” Street № 1 postcode: 2304
BIC: STSABGSF
IBAN: BG04STSA93000022193036
Art Academy “Morning star”
Address for sending requests: utrinazvezda@abv.bg or utrinnazvezda_fest@abv.bg
- Request for participation
- List of participants
- List of guests
President of the festival: Kiril Kostadinov
Tel.: 00359 899 108 875 (Russian speaking)
Katerina Kirilova
Tel.: 00359 877046006 (English speaking)
Successful preparation!!!

For more informations visit

www.utrinnazvezda.com/en

 

BULGARIA
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS
“Morning star“
www.utrinnazvezda.com/en


INTERNATIONAL DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP
22- 23 OF APRIL 2018
LETS CELEBRATE THE WORLD DAY OF DANCE

Organizers:
Association Art Academy „Morning Star”
Section Pernik-Bulgaria of the International Dance Council
CID-UNESCO


GRAND PRIX
FREE PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS “MORNING STAR” - Albena Resort/16-22.06.18/ and SOK “KAMCHIA”/14-21.08.18/


REGULATION
SOFIA, J.K. “DRUZHBA 1”, HOME OF CULTURE “ISKAR”
BUL. KRASTIO PASTUHOV No:23
21.04.2018
9:00- REGISTRATION
10:00 OPENING
 Folk session / Folk Dances, Folklore-Ethnographic Genre /
 Cheerleading groups
 Classical ballet
 Typical dances, Oriental dances
 Sport and Latin American dances
 Hip-hop / brake, street dance, others /

22.04.2018
9:00- REGISTRATION
10:00
 Dance Show (Free Dance)
 Modern. Jazz
 Contemporary


AWARDING
The final program will be ready on 15.04.2018
PERIOD FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS – TILL 01.04.2018
Participants:
The championship is open for everyone: individuals, community centers, Youth Homes, Palaces
of Children, private schools, studios, clubs and others.

Champoionship Fee
1. Individual performance / Solo / - 25 euro
2. Group, Formation, Ensemble performance - 20 euro per person
One festival fee gives the right for the performer to participate in all dance styles!
If a participant has paid 20 euro festival fee and wants to participate in other format:
solo, duet-trio, he has to pay additional - 5 euro.
Festival fee is not paid by the group leaders, assistant leaders of the groups, drivers
and medical personnel.


IMPORTANT:
Deadline for sending applications: 01.04.2018
Deadline for payment of championship fee: 01.04 2018
Bank properties in euro : Bank: DSK EAD
Pernik, Bulgaria , “Leninski prospect” Street № 1 postcode: 2304
BIC: STSABGSF
IBAN: BG04STSA93000022193036
Art Academy “Morning star”
Address for sending requests: utrinazvezda@abv.bg or utrinnazvezda_fest@abv.bg
- Request for participation
- List of participants
- List of guests
President of the festival: Kiril Kostadinov
Tel.: 00359 899 108 875 (Bulgaian and russian speaking)
Program director: Elena Valerievna
Tel: 00359896063105
(Russian speaking)
Main organizer: Katerina Kirilova
Tel.: 00359 877046006 (English speaking)
Successful preparation!!!

For more information visit

http://www.utrinnazvezda.com/en

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello dear friends and colleagues!

We are inviting you to the International Festival of Arts „Morning Star”, which is taking place in some of the most beautiful Bulgarian resorts - summer in the sea resorts Albena and Sunny Beach and winter in Bansko. The festival is one of the leading and most prestigious festival! With each edition it attracts thousands participants and gains greater popularity in Bulgaria!

GRAND PRIX
SVETI VLAS Resort and Art Academy 'Morning Star' worth 1000 euro

IMPORTANT: SUBSCRIBING APPLICATIONS AND CONVERTED AN ADVANCE PAYMENT
TILL 31.06.2017. RECEIVE DISCOUNTS FROM THE HOTEL PRICES:
FROM THE PACKAGE PRICE 7-8 DAYS
TILL 16 AD. - 182 EURO = 167 EURO.
OVER 16 YEARS – 196 EURO. = 180 EURO !!!


Yours sincerely,
President of the festival, Kiril Kostadinov

Friends of the Arts

we are pleased to invite you on behalf of the management of the

Bulgarian art and folklore centre "Nestiya" to participate in Nestiya

Festivals Bulgaria - Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter with music,

songs and dance!!!

Every year we are organizing different international, folklore and art

festivals in Sofia and other towns in Bulgaria. They allow for the

expression of groups and present Bulgaria as an attractive tourist

destination and a country with vast cultural heritage. Over 50% of the

organized festivals are held in Bulgarian resorts towns

– Pamporovo,

Bansko, Borovets, Velingrad, Balchik, Albena, Golden sands, Sunny beach,

Tsarevo, Sv. Vlas, Sozopol, etc. The open stages with free access to

the audience and in the next   3-5 days   the universal language of

music and dance builds cultural bridge between nations.

I send you a list of our festivals and hope to choosing who to take

part, show us your culture, folklore, art and talent.

Best regards:

Silviya Yordanova, contact manager of

"Bulgarian art and folklore centre Nestiya"

Bulgaria, 1301, Sofia

5 ”Pirotska“ str., fl.4,office No 13,

tel./ fax.: +359 2 828 36 23

Email: info@nestia-festivals.com

Website: www.nestia-festivals.com

www.facebook.com/NestiyaFestivals

 

 

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International Youth Folklore Festival Primorsko
Bulgaria,1606 Sofia, 32 Vladaiska str.,fl.1
Office: +359(0) 2 852 69 73
Mob./eng/: +359 887 509 478
Mob./rus/: +359 889 310 648
[@]:festival@festivalprimorsko.com; europe32@abv.bg
[w]:www.festivalprimorsko.com
[t ]: Mo - Fr, 9.00 am - 06.00 pm (GMT +2)
 

 

 

 

Dear friends of arts,  


Bulgarian art and folklore centre Nestiya is organizing a number of International folklore fests within the project NESTIYA INTERFORUMS OF ART “BLACK SEA PEARLS IN GOLDEN SANDS 2016”   


The organizers are: Bulgarian Art and Folklore Centre “Nestiya”- Sofia, Balkan alliance of folklore, Foundation “Nestiya”, Association “Evterpani”, Association “Fontan”, Touristic company “Delta EK” and with the support of Ministry of Science and Education, Ministry of Culture.  


The INTERFORUMS  “NESTIYA – BLACK  PEARLS” is looking to promote the identity of each country and the friendship between different nations. It’s looking to present the folklore wealth and traditions of the whole world, also to popularize Bulgarian music and dance arts from all folklore regions; to establish a cultural exchange between institutions and collectives from the country and abroad. In this event can take part folklore ensembles and groups; dancing and vocal groups; soloists and instrumentalists from all over the world.

 

 

 

You can learn more about our festival online at: utrinnazvezda.com/en

 

 

 

BULGARIA

XІX INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS

MORNING STAR

http://www.utrinnazvezda.com/en

Rising up in the amazing

BANSKO Resort

30.11.2016 - 04.12.2016

Organizing:

Association

Art Academy Morning Star

Section Pernik of the International Dance Council CID-UNESCO in Bulgaria

 

 

BULGARIA

XV INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS

MORNING STAR

http://www.utrinnazvezda.com/en

Rising up in the amazing

Sunny beach

18.08.-27.08.2016

Organizing: Association

Art Academy Morning Star

Section Pernik-Bulgaria of

International Dance Council CID-UNESCO

 

 

BULGARIA    

XVII INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS

MORNING STAR

www.utrinnazvezda.com/en

THE LARGEST FESTIVAL IN BULGARIA

Rising Up In The Amazing

Resort Complex ALBENA

14.06 - 22.06.2016

Organizers:

Association

Art Academy Morning Star

Section Pernik-Bulgaria of the International Dance Council

CID-UNESCO

IFA MORNING STAR ALBENA – CLOSER LOOK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiX0AoQgCO4&feature=youtu.be

 

                                                                                                      

 

 

Dear friends of folklore,

 

Bulgarian art and folklore centre “Nestiya” is organizing a number of International folklore fests within the project NESTIYA INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ARTS “BLACK SEA PEARLS” 2015.


 We have a pleasure to invite you to take part in

 

NESTIYA – INTERNATIONAL ART FESTIVAL “ALBENA” 2015

/16.07. 2015 – 20.07.2015/ - Accommodation: Kranevo; Concerts: Kranevo, Albena and other resorts in the vicinity.  http://www.beachbulgaria.com/kranevo/The International project “NESTIYA – BLACK SEA PEARLS” is looking to promote the identity of each country and the friendship between different nations.


 It’s looking to present the folklore wealth and traditions of the whole world, also to popularize Bulgarian music and dance arts from all folklore regions;
to establish a cultural exchange between institutions and collectives from the country and abroad.

 

BULGARIAN ART and FOLKLORE CENTRE "NESTIA"

Silvina Kostova - art manager
tel./fax.: 00359 2 9811367
mob.tel.: 00359 896851181
Bulgaria, 1301 Sofia,
5 Pirotska Str, fl. 4, office 13

XIV INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS

„MORNING STAR”

www.utrinnazvezda.com/en

THE LARGEST FESTIVAL IN BULGARIA

Rising Up In The Amazing

Resort Complex ALBENA

12.06 - 20.06.2015

Organizers:

Association

Art Academy „Morning Star”

Member of the International Dance Council CID-UNESCO

IFA “MORNING STAR” ALBENA – CLOSER LOOK

Narodno Chitalishte „Avrora–2013”

www.аврора2013.com

                                                            

We are inviting you to the International Festival of Arts „Morning Star”, which is taking place in some of the most beautiful Bulgarian resorts - summer in the sea resorts Albena and Sunny Beach and winter in Bansko. The festival is one of the leading and most prestigious festival! With each edition it attracts thousands participants and gains greater popularity in Bulgaria!

GRAND PRIX

Albena Resort and Art Academy 'Morning Star' worth 3300 euro
Free stay at Art Festival 'Morning Star' Albena - 2016!

REGULATION

Place, date and time of conduction:

ALBENA RESORT - BULGARIA

12.06.2015 - Settlement, registration of the participants

                        

13.06.2015 - DEFILE & OPENING CEREMONY

14.06.2015 - Folk session / Folk Dances, Folklore-Ethnographic Genre /

                   - Ethno Show / Folk Dances – International groups /

         15.06.2015 - Music Section:

                              - Pop and popular singing / Solo, Duet-Trio, Group /

                              - Folk singing / Solo, Duet-Trio, Group /

                              - Instrumental performers / Solo, Orchestras, Music groups and Ensembles /

16.06.2015 - Theater Arts

                   - Fine Arts - En plein air

17.06.2015 - Classical ballet

                     - Typical dances, Oriental dances

                    - Sport and Latin American dances

                    - Hip-hop / brake, street dance, others /

           FINALS – The first place in groups and formations are determined by Battle

                   Solo, Duet-Trio, Groups, Formations

18.06.2015   - Fashion theatre, experimental genre, circus show,

                        ground acrobatics, aerobics, demonstrations of martial arts and more

                      - Competition to determine the grand prize - GRAND PRIX

                         / The groups present one performance /

19.06. 2015 - Dance Show (Free Dance)

                     - Rhythmic Gymnastics

                     - Cheerleading groups

                     Solo, Duet-Trio, Groups, Formations

20.06.2015 - GALA CONCERT - Ball and Awarding

   / The groups must be dressed in ball costumes or official clothing /

21.06.2015 - Departure. Whoever wishes to stay and extend his vacation up to 5 days before and after the festival, uses the same festival prices!  

PERIOD FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS – TILL 15.05.2015

Participants in the festival:

The festival is open for everyone: individuals, community centers, Youth Homes, Palaces

of Children, private schools, studios, clubs and others.

Age categories:

Category MINI under 8 years

Category 9 - 12 years

Category 13 - 18 years

Category 19 - 35 years – Relax Groups

Category 19 - 35 years – Professional Groups & Ensembles

Category over 36 years – Professional Groups, Ensembles & Relax Groups

We allow mixing the age categories with 50%, as the small age is moving into the next category.

Aim of the organizers:

Provide an opportunity for talented children and adults to fully express their talents

Development of the various art forms and encouraging children and youth to activities related to arts

Exchange of artistic experience

Cooperation between leaders and friendship between the groups

Popularization of international and national cultural values

Form of the festival: The festival has competitive character!

DANCE SECTION

Styles:

Classical ballet

Typical dances, Oriental dances

Sport and Latin American dances

Ethno Show

Cheerleaders

Hip-hop / brake, street dance, others /

Dance Show (Free Dance) - Modern Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary

Rhythmic Gymnastics

Format for participation:

   - Solo (Performances should not exceed 2 minutes)

 - Duet, Trio (Performances should not exceed 2 minutes)

   - Small groups - 4-8 people

   - Formation - more than 8 people

The groups presents dances or compositions with total

duration of 12 minutes (or less) per category /composition or 2-3 dances/

The music must be on Audio CD.

* Incorrect submission of the duration for the performances will be penalized with stopping at the 12th minute.

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

- CHOREOGRAPHY - Composition, complexity, dynamics, emotionality

- PRODUCTION         - Originality

- ARTISTRY               - Disclosure of the artistic image and the scene culture

- IMAGE                     - Costumes and behavior during the festival

FINE ARTS SECTION

- Paintings are being paint during the festival, technique and theme are free to choose.

The organizers provide only thick drawing paper. The works will be arranged in exhibition.

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

COMPOSITION

PICTURESQUE STYLE

ORIGINALITY

MUSIC SECTION

- Folk Singing

- Pop and popular singing

- Instrumental performers / Solo, Orchestras, Music groups and Ensembles /

- Rock Groups

- Beatbox

The groups presents dances or compositions with total

duration of 12 minutes (or less) per category /composition or 2-3 dances/

- Individual participants and groups can introduce up to 2 songs;

   accompaniment is allowed up to 5 people, music must be on Audio CD

- One of the songs has to be in Bulgarian language

/ own songs have priority /

- Orchestras and groups represent two compositions

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

- Musicality
- Purity of intonation and sound quality
- The beauty of timbre and strength of voice
- Mastery
- Compliance of repertoire with the age category of the performer
- Scenic culture

THEATER SECTION

Participants present theater production or play with duration up to 40 minutes.

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

ARTISTRY

DIRECTION

PRODUCTION

SCENERY

THE FESTIVAL ALSO INCLUDES OTHER TYPES OF ART!

Fashion theatre, experimental genre, circus show, ground acrobatics, aerobics, demonstrations of martial arts and more.

Wide prize fund:

1. Grand Prix – free stay / accommodation and food / for the winning team

/ 15 people / at the International Festival of Arts "Morning Star" Albena – 2016

2. Diploma for all participants

3. Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3th place

4. Award for best choreography and production

5. Scholarships and material awards.

Winners and gold medalists of the “Morning Star” editions in 2015 will be included in a concert performance-show in January 2016 in Sofia.

The festival, despite the competitive program, includes entertainment activities

/ Neptune evening, treasure hunt, Miss and Mister Festival,

a competition for best sand castle and more /

Workshops with leading experts!

Discoteques every night!!!

GENERAL CONDITIONS

The organizers have the rights of recording and broadcasting the performances from the festival.

The group leaders take responsibility about accidents and injuries of their performers.

The expenses for the stay period to the groups and the accompanying people with them (travel expenses, daily expenses) are for their own expense.

The expenses for prizes, technical, stage and medical services are secured by the organizers.

The group leaders are been kept responsible for the behavior of their groups during the event, paying the damage caused to the hotels.

The participants are responsible for their costumes, properties and personal things.

For participating at the festival the music must be on Audio CD.

For Solos, Duets, Trios / Dance Show / the duration of the performance should be less than 2 minutes.

The duration of the performances must be written when submitting the request. Incorrectly submitted duration will be penalized by stopping the performance.

Program of the festival is determined by the organization and production team and is not subject to any comment. To participate in the Gala Concert are allowed collectives and individual performers who had taken the first places in their categories and proposed by the jury for the Gala Concert.

The organizers reserve the right, if necessary, to change the program.

By submitting the application, you acknowledge and agree with the terms of the festival.

Providing accommodation in Albena Resort only with advance request.

Accommodation in hotels:

Hotel

Accommodation

Price per person/day
under 16 years old

Price per person/day
over 16 years old

3*** Full board

„Althea”, „Dorostor”,

„Dobrudja”, others

3 people in room

     23 euro

         23 euro

3*** All inclusive

„Compass”, „Magnolia”, „Panorama”

3 people in room

     26 euro

         29 euro

PACKAGE PRICE FOR FULL BOARD: 9 NIGHTS – 10 DAYS: TOTAL 207 EURO

PACKAGE PRICE FOR ALL INCLUSIVE: 9 NIGHTS – 10 DAYS:

UNDER 16 YEARS: TOTAL 234 EURO – OVER 16 YEARS: TOTAL 261 EURO

Full board – night, breakfast + lunch + dinner on block table, doesn’t include: soft drinks and alcohol, ice cream!

All inclusive – everything is included: night, breakfast + lunch + dinner on block table, includes: soft drinks and alcohol, ice cream (Bulgarian made) and more!

All specified hotels have air conditioners /without Dobrudja hotel/, TV and separate bathrooms in the rooms.

Possible accommodation in bungalows, bases and camps in Albena Resort and nearby towns and villages.

Prices are net preferential only for the participants of the festival including VAT and tourist tax!

Prices for accommodation include free umbrella and sunbed for a room in the hotel’s beach area.

/ without Dobrudja hotel /

For groups over 20 people - 1 leader has free accommodation.

Period for submission of final booking - 30 days before arrival.

Additional reservations are accepted after the final order only if there is available capacity in the hotels.

Whoever wishes to stay and extend his vacation up to 5 days before and after the festival, uses the same festival prices!  

13. The organizers intend to hold additional events:

   - entertainment competitions and disco parties for all participants in the festival

   - workshops for all participants and leaders

   - concerts and performances on indoor and outdoor scenes in Albena Resort.

                                          

             AND MANY MORE PLEASANT SURPRISES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS!!!

Address for sending requests:    utrinazvezda@abv.bg    or   utrinnazvezda_fest@abv.bg

Request for participation

List of participants

List of guests

Festival Fee

Individual performance / Solo / - 22 euro

Group, Formation, Ensemble performance - 20 euro per person

One festival fee gives the right for the performer to participate in all dance styles!

If a participant has paid 20 euro festival fee and wants to participate in other format:

solo, duet-trio, he has to pay additional - 5 euro.

Festival fee is not paid by the group leaders, assistant leaders of the groups, drivers

and medical personnel.

By using the proposed accommodation by the organizers and participating in the festival’s events: Accompanying people must also pay festival fee: 18 euro

IMPORTANT:

Deadline for sending applications: 15.05.2015

Deadline for payment of festival fee: 15.05.2015

Deadline for advance fee of 30% of the whole sum for reservations: 15.05.2015

Final payment on arrival at Albena Resort!!!

Via bank: DSK Bank BIC: STSABGSF

IBAN: BG74STSA93000018257553   Association „Art academy „Morning Star”

Reason for payment: festival fee from..../ name of the group /

                                accommodation from..../ name of the group /

President of the festival: Kiril Kostadinov

Tel.: 00359 899 108 875 (Russian speaking)

Program Director: Elena Valerieva

Tel.: 00359 896 063 105

Successful preparation!!!

    

                                 President of the festival: K. Kostadinov

                                                

Albena is one of the most beautiful resorts on the Bulgarian coast. This is the place where the sea meets the sand. The resort is delight for all ages - sandy beaches, crystal-clear sea, Albena offers something for everyone.

Hotels are located on the seashore or the nearby hills facing the sea. Hotels feature all the necessary comforts: cable TV, telephone lines, restaurants, bars, internet facilities, medical services, rent-a-car, conference halls, swimming pools, sports facilities and more.

Welcome to

ХIV International Festival of Arts

„Morning Star” ALBENA - 2015

BULGARIA

              

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