Regulations of the “Grand Prix of Hopes” International Youth Ballet Competition
I. Organizers of the competition
The International Federation of Ballet Competitions.
Vyacheslav Gordeev Charitable Foundation
The "Russian Ballet" Moscow Regional State Theater
The General partner of the competition — the “Russian Railways” JSC
II. The host venue and dates of the competition
The competition is held from February 20 to February 27, 2024 at the “Russian Ballet” Moscow Regional State Theater.
III. The competition terms
1. Application Procedures.
1.1. The competition is held in two age groups in the “Ballet Dancers” nomination:
- the juniors - from 15 to 18 years old (inclusive) and the seniors - from 19 to 24 years old (also inclusive).
There is only one age group from 15 to 18 years old (inclusive) in the “Folk character dance” nomination.
There is one age group up to 30 years old in the “Choreographers” nomination.
1.2. The competition will be held from February 20 to 27, 2024 in Moscow.
1.3. the following documents should be sent to the Directorate by January 20, 2024 by e-mail:
-application with the program for the rounds with the obligatory indication of the title of the piece, the composer and choreographer (to be filled out according to the attached form);
-passport (photocopy);
-document on choreographic education (photocopy);
-professional biography (resume);
-copy of the TIN document (only for citizens of the Russian Federation)
-copy of SNILS card (only for the citizens of the Russian Federation)
- a video with a recording of a variation or pas de deux for the “ballet dancers” nomination, or one folk character dance (for participants in the “folk character dance” nomination),
- a video of a piece or a fragment from a ballet for the choreographers
-one photograph for documents 4x6 cm, two artistic photographs 10 x 15 cm, one of which is a photograph in a role (photos should be sent electronically).
1.4. The entrance fee is 5,000 rubles for participants in the senior group and 2,500 rubles for participants in the junior group. To participate in the “Choreographers” competition, the participant pays an entry fee in the amount of 5,000 rubles (performers of their pieces who do not participate in the “Ballet Dancers” competition do not pay the entry fee). The fee is paid by participants upon their arrival at the competition in Moscow during the registration and is accepted exclusively in rubles.
1.5. Address of the Competition Directorate: Russia, 119002, Moscow, the Arbat street, 35, office 642, tel.: +7 (499)248-21-66; +7 (985) 922-88-10 or +7 (962) 961-31-04 e-mail: ifbc@mail.ru (you must indicate the “International Youth Ballet Competition “Grand Prix of Hopes” in the materials sent)
1.6. The total number of participants in the competition in the three categories is limited to 100 people.
1.7. If a candidate refuses to participate in the competition, his/her documents and the entry fee will not be returned.
1.8. Candidates will be notified of admission to participate in the competition by the Directorate no later than January 25, 2024.
1.9. After confirming the status of a participant in the competition, foreign performers must apply for visas at the Russian Consulate by presenting an official invitation.
2. The Competition procedures in the “Ballet Dancers” nomination
2.1. The Competition consists of three rounds. Round III – the final (except for the “folk character dance” nomination, which consists of 2 rounds).
2.2. The order of performances at the competition is established by drawing lots and remains the same until the end of the competition. The order of performances in duets is determined by the number of the female partner.
2.3. Before the registration begins, the competition participant has the right to change his/her program. After the registration and the drawing lots, changes in the competition program are allowed only in exceptional cases with the consent of the Jury.
2.4. Each performer is assessed individually, regardless of whether he/she performs solo or in a duet. Participants in the “Duets” section can perform with partners who are not competing.
2.5. If one of the duet participants does not make it to the second or third rounds, he/ she is obliged to stay until the end of the competition and perform as the competitor’s partner in subsequent rounds, the closing ceremony (concert) and two concerts of the competition laureates at the expense of the Directorate.
2.6. The competitor performs at the competition to a soundtrack,
2.7. The competitor has the right to use an audio recording on a CD or mini disk as an accompaniment, which should be provided to the Competition Directorate upon arrival at the competition. The media must clearly indicate the name of the performer and in which round of the competition the recording is being performed. Participants must provide soundtracks for each piece separately.
2.8. The Jury has the right:
not to award all the prizes;
divide the prizes between performers;
assign the title of diploma winners to participants of the final round who did not become laureates;
award special awards and prizes to competition participants.
The Jury's decisions are final and cannot be revised.
2.9. All laureates and diploma holders, as well as their partners, are required to participate free of charge in the closing ceremony (the Gala concert) and two concerts of the laureates and diploma holders of the competition (if any are announced) with a program approved by the Jury and the Competition Directorate.
2.10. The laureates of the competition, depending on the level of their professional skills, may be invited to perform in the performances of the Russian Ballet Theater during 2024-2025.
2.11. The Directorate has all the rights to broadcast all the rounds, as well as the closing ceremony (including the closing Gala concert) and two concerts of the competition laureates on television, filming, recording on video media and their further distribution without paying fees to the competition participants and their partners. The Directorate has the exclusive right to conclude agreements with other parties for the implementation of the named competition materials. Video recording or filming by all persons, without exception, is possible only with the special permission of the Directorate.
3. The procedure of the competition in the nomination “Folk character dance”
The competition in this category is held in two rounds without elimination. Participants perform two solo or duet pieces (one piece in each round). In this competition, in addition to performers declared exclusively for participation in this nomination, participants of the junior group of “Ballet Dancers” also have the right to perform. In this case, they are obliged, in addition to the folk (character) dance declared in the first round of their program, to declare additionally a second folk character dance and perform it during the second round of the competition.
The winner in this nomination will be awarded the Igor Moiseev Prize, a Gold Medal and the title of Laureate of the competition.
4. The procedure of the competition in the nomination “Choreographers”
The choreography competition is held in two rounds without elimination.
In the first round choreographers present solo pieces lasting no more than 3 minutes.
In the second round - duet compositions lasting no more than 6 minutes.
All the pieces submitted for the competition must be choreographed specifically for this competition and not shown anywhere before. The final result of the choreographer will be the sum of the average points received by the choreographer in two rounds.
Note: It is advisable for the choreographer to submit to the competition the pieces choreographed for the participants in the “Ballet Dancers” nomination. The presence of the choreographers themselves at the competition is not mandatory.
5. Financial terms.
5.1. Participants of the competition and their partners arrive at the competition according to the deadlines specified by the Directorate in the invitation. At their request, competition participants can arrive earlier than the specified date for appropriate preparation for the competition. In this case, they pay the costs of their stay themselves until the arrival date established by the Directorate.
5.2. The Directorate pays the costs of staying at the competition (hotel and meals) to participants and their partners only for the period of participation in the competition: from the date of arrival in Moscow, but not earlier than the established date, and no more than one day after the end of the round in which the competitor took part.
5.3. Participants who arrived at the competition and refused to perform, as well as those who did not make it to the second and third rounds and their partners, may stay until the end of the competition at their own expense.
5.4. The Directorate, if contacted in advance, can assist accompanying persons (coaches/teachers, relatives) of the competition participant in obtaining visas, hotel reservations and tickets to attend the competition.
5.5. The Directorate does not provide the competition participants, their partners, as well as accompanying persons, with any types of insurance.
5.6. The management does not provide the competition participants with stage costumes, makeup and shoes.
5.7. The Directorate provides the competition participants with rehearsal studios and one rehearsal on the stage where the competition will be held before each round.
5.8. An application signed by someone wishing to take part in the competition is an evidence that the future participant fully accepts these terms and conditions.
IV. Prizes and awards
The Organizing Committee of the “Grand Prix of Hopes” International Youth Ballet Competition announces the following awards:
The Grand Prix “Hope of the XXI Century Ballet” - 500,000 rubles, Big Gold Medal and a title of Laureate.
Awarded to a participant in both nominations (Ballet Dancers or Choreographers), with the exception of the junior age group participants.
In the “Ballet Dancers” nomination:
Junior group
Girls:
1st prize – 250,000 rubles, gold medal and the title of laureate.
2nd prize – 150,00,000 rubles, silver medal and the title of laureate.
III prize - 100,000 rubles, bronze medal and the title of laureate.
2 diplomas – 50,000 rubles. each and the title of diploma holder.
Boys:
1st prize – 250,000 rubles, gold medal and the title of laureate.
2nd prize – 150,00,000 rubles, silver medal and the title of laureate.
III prize – 100,000 rubles, bronze medal and the title of laureate.
2 diplomas – 50,000 rubles each and the title of diploma holder.
Senior group
Women
1st prize – 350,000 rubles, gold medal and the title of laureate.
2nd prize – 200,000 rubles, silver medal and the title of laureate.
III prize – 150,000 rubles, bronze medal and the title of laureate.
2 diplomas – 100,000 rubles. each and the title of diploma holder.
Men
1st prize – 350,000 rubles, gold medal and the title of laureate.
2nd prize – 200,000 rubles, silver medal and the title of laureate.
III prize – 150,000 rubles, bronze medal and the title of laureate.
2 diplomas – 100,000 rubles. each and the title of diploma holder.
Special awards and prizes.
The Prize named after Poytr Pestov – 100,000 rubles “For the purity of classical dance choreography performing”
2 Prizes to teachers in the amount of 80,000 rubles each and a diploma “For successful preparation of the competition participant”.
In the nomination “Folk stage dance”:
The Prize named after I. Moiseev
Girls:
1st prize – 150,000 rubles, gold medal and the title of laureate.
Boys:
1st prize – 150,000 rubles, gold medal and the title of laureate.
In the “Choreographers” nomination:
1st prize – 400,000 rubles, gold medal and the title of laureate.
2nd prize – 300,000 rubles, silver medal and the title of laureate.
III prize – 200,000 rubles, bronze medal and the title of laureate.
Diploma – 150,000 rubles and the title of diploma holder.
Note: State and public organizations, firms and individuals, in agreement with the competition Directorate, can establish other special prizes and awards.
The prize money to laureates and diploma holders are paid in rubles with taxes withheld, in accordance with the current legislation of the Russian Federation.
V. Program
"Ballet dancers" nomination
Junior group
Soloists:
I round
- one variation from classical ballets;
- one folk stage (character) dance
II round
- one variation from classical ballets
- a modern piece (in any style) specially choreographed for this competition or earlier, but after 2010, lasting no more than 3 minutes.
III round
- two variations from classical ballets, one of which is allowed to be repeated from previous rounds
Duets:
I round (performed by participants separately)
- one variation from classical ballets (performing variations from the second or third rounds announced in the pas de deux program is permitted);
- one folk stage dance (character). Performed in a duet or separately by each partner.
III round
- one pas de deux from classical ballets.
- a contemporary piece (in any style) specially choreographed for this competition, or earlier, but after 2010, lasting no more than 5 minutes. Separate performance is allowed, in this case the duration of the piece should be no more than 3 minutes.
III round
- one pas de deux from classical ballets;
Senior group
Soloists:
I round
- two variations from classical ballets
II round
- two variations from classical ballets
- a contemporary piece (in any style) specially choreographed for this competition, or earlier, but after 2010, lasting no more than 3 minutes.
III round
- two variations from classical ballets
Duets
I round
- one pas de deux from classical ballets
II round
- one pas de deux from classical ballets
- a contemporary piece (in any style), specially choreographed for this competition, or earlier, but after 2010, lasting no more than 6 minutes,
III round
- one pas de deux from classical ballets;
"Folk stage/character dance" nomination
Soloists:
I round
One solo piece
2nd round
One solo piece
Duets:
I round
One duet piece
II round
One duet piece
"Choreographers" nominations
I round
One solo piece
2nd round
One duet piece
Attention! The competition program is the intellectual property of the International Federation of Ballet Competitions, is protected and cannot be copied without its consent.
The International Federation of Ballet Competitions.
Vyacheslav Gordeev Charitable Foundation
The "Russian Ballet" Moscow Regional State Theater
The General partner of the competition — the “Russian Railways” JSC
II. The host venue and dates of the competition
The competition is held from February 20 to February 27, 2024 at the “Russian Ballet” Moscow Regional State Theater.
III. The competition terms
1. Application Procedures.
1.1. The competition is held in two age groups in the “Ballet Dancers” nomination:
- the juniors - from 15 to 18 years old (inclusive) and the seniors - from 19 to 24 years old (also inclusive).
There is only one age group from 15 to 18 years old (inclusive) in the “Folk character dance” nomination.
There is one age group up to 30 years old in the “Choreographers” nomination.
1.2. The competition will be held from February 20 to 27, 2024 in Moscow.
1.3. the following documents should be sent to the Directorate by January 20, 2024 by e-mail:
-application with the program for the rounds with the obligatory indication of the title of the piece, the composer and choreographer (to be filled out according to the attached form);
-passport (photocopy);
-document on choreographic education (photocopy);
-professional biography (resume);
-copy of the TIN document (only for citizens of the Russian Federation)
-copy of SNILS card (only for the citizens of the Russian Federation)
- a video with a recording of a variation or pas de deux for the “ballet dancers” nomination, or one folk character dance (for participants in the “folk character dance” nomination),
- a video of a piece or a fragment from a ballet for the choreographers
-one photograph for documents 4x6 cm, two artistic photographs 10 x 15 cm, one of which is a photograph in a role (photos should be sent electronically).
1.4. The entrance fee is 5,000 rubles for participants in the senior group and 2,500 rubles for participants in the junior group. To participate in the “Choreographers” competition, the participant pays an entry fee in the amount of 5,000 rubles (performers of their pieces who do not participate in the “Ballet Dancers” competition do not pay the entry fee). The fee is paid by participants upon their arrival at the competition in Moscow during the registration and is accepted exclusively in rubles.
1.5. Address of the Competition Directorate: Russia, 119002, Moscow, the Arbat street, 35, office 642, tel.: +7 (499)248-21-66; +7 (985) 922-88-10 or +7 (962) 961-31-04 e-mail: ifbc@mail.ru (you must indicate the “International Youth Ballet Competition “Grand Prix of Hopes” in the materials sent)
1.6. The total number of participants in the competition in the three categories is limited to 100 people.
1.7. If a candidate refuses to participate in the competition, his/her documents and the entry fee will not be returned.
1.8. Candidates will be notified of admission to participate in the competition by the Directorate no later than January 25, 2024.
1.9. After confirming the status of a participant in the competition, foreign performers must apply for visas at the Russian Consulate by presenting an official invitation.
2. The Competition procedures in the “Ballet Dancers” nomination
2.1. The Competition consists of three rounds. Round III – the final (except for the “folk character dance” nomination, which consists of 2 rounds).
2.2. The order of performances at the competition is established by drawing lots and remains the same until the end of the competition. The order of performances in duets is determined by the number of the female partner.
2.3. Before the registration begins, the competition participant has the right to change his/her program. After the registration and the drawing lots, changes in the competition program are allowed only in exceptional cases with the consent of the Jury.
2.4. Each performer is assessed individually, regardless of whether he/she performs solo or in a duet. Participants in the “Duets” section can perform with partners who are not competing.
2.5. If one of the duet participants does not make it to the second or third rounds, he/ she is obliged to stay until the end of the competition and perform as the competitor’s partner in subsequent rounds, the closing ceremony (concert) and two concerts of the competition laureates at the expense of the Directorate.
2.6. The competitor performs at the competition to a soundtrack,
2.7. The competitor has the right to use an audio recording on a CD or mini disk as an accompaniment, which should be provided to the Competition Directorate upon arrival at the competition. The media must clearly indicate the name of the performer and in which round of the competition the recording is being performed. Participants must provide soundtracks for each piece separately.
2.8. The Jury has the right:
not to award all the prizes;
divide the prizes between performers;
assign the title of diploma winners to participants of the final round who did not become laureates;
award special awards and prizes to competition participants.
The Jury's decisions are final and cannot be revised.
2.9. All laureates and diploma holders, as well as their partners, are required to participate free of charge in the closing ceremony (the Gala concert) and two concerts of the laureates and diploma holders of the competition (if any are announced) with a program approved by the Jury and the Competition Directorate.
2.10. The laureates of the competition, depending on the level of their professional skills, may be invited to perform in the performances of the Russian Ballet Theater during 2024-2025.
2.11. The Directorate has all the rights to broadcast all the rounds, as well as the closing ceremony (including the closing Gala concert) and two concerts of the competition laureates on television, filming, recording on video media and their further distribution without paying fees to the competition participants and their partners. The Directorate has the exclusive right to conclude agreements with other parties for the implementation of the named competition materials. Video recording or filming by all persons, without exception, is possible only with the special permission of the Directorate.
3. The procedure of the competition in the nomination “Folk character dance”
The competition in this category is held in two rounds without elimination. Participants perform two solo or duet pieces (one piece in each round). In this competition, in addition to performers declared exclusively for participation in this nomination, participants of the junior group of “Ballet Dancers” also have the right to perform. In this case, they are obliged, in addition to the folk (character) dance declared in the first round of their program, to declare additionally a second folk character dance and perform it during the second round of the competition.
The winner in this nomination will be awarded the Igor Moiseev Prize, a Gold Medal and the title of Laureate of the competition.
4. The procedure of the competition in the nomination “Choreographers”
The choreography competition is held in two rounds without elimination.
In the first round choreographers present solo pieces lasting no more than 3 minutes.
In the second round - duet compositions lasting no more than 6 minutes.
All the pieces submitted for the competition must be choreographed specifically for this competition and not shown anywhere before. The final result of the choreographer will be the sum of the average points received by the choreographer in two rounds.
Note: It is advisable for the choreographer to submit to the competition the pieces choreographed for the participants in the “Ballet Dancers” nomination. The presence of the choreographers themselves at the competition is not mandatory.
5. Financial terms.
5.1. Participants of the competition and their partners arrive at the competition according to the deadlines specified by the Directorate in the invitation. At their request, competition participants can arrive earlier than the specified date for appropriate preparation for the competition. In this case, they pay the costs of their stay themselves until the arrival date established by the Directorate.
5.2. The Directorate pays the costs of staying at the competition (hotel and meals) to participants and their partners only for the period of participation in the competition: from the date of arrival in Moscow, but not earlier than the established date, and no more than one day after the end of the round in which the competitor took part.
5.3. Participants who arrived at the competition and refused to perform, as well as those who did not make it to the second and third rounds and their partners, may stay until the end of the competition at their own expense.
5.4. The Directorate, if contacted in advance, can assist accompanying persons (coaches/teachers, relatives) of the competition participant in obtaining visas, hotel reservations and tickets to attend the competition.
5.5. The Directorate does not provide the competition participants, their partners, as well as accompanying persons, with any types of insurance.
5.6. The management does not provide the competition participants with stage costumes, makeup and shoes.
5.7. The Directorate provides the competition participants with rehearsal studios and one rehearsal on the stage where the competition will be held before each round.
5.8. An application signed by someone wishing to take part in the competition is an evidence that the future participant fully accepts these terms and conditions.
IV. Prizes and awards
The Organizing Committee of the “Grand Prix of Hopes” International Youth Ballet Competition announces the following awards:
The Grand Prix “Hope of the XXI Century Ballet” - 500,000 rubles, Big Gold Medal and a title of Laureate.
Awarded to a participant in both nominations (Ballet Dancers or Choreographers), with the exception of the junior age group participants.
In the “Ballet Dancers” nomination:
Junior group
Girls:
1st prize – 250,000 rubles, gold medal and the title of laureate.
2nd prize – 150,00,000 rubles, silver medal and the title of laureate.
III prize - 100,000 rubles, bronze medal and the title of laureate.
2 diplomas – 50,000 rubles. each and the title of diploma holder.
Boys:
1st prize – 250,000 rubles, gold medal and the title of laureate.
2nd prize – 150,00,000 rubles, silver medal and the title of laureate.
III prize – 100,000 rubles, bronze medal and the title of laureate.
2 diplomas – 50,000 rubles each and the title of diploma holder.
Senior group
Women
1st prize – 350,000 rubles, gold medal and the title of laureate.
2nd prize – 200,000 rubles, silver medal and the title of laureate.
III prize – 150,000 rubles, bronze medal and the title of laureate.
2 diplomas – 100,000 rubles. each and the title of diploma holder.
Men
1st prize – 350,000 rubles, gold medal and the title of laureate.
2nd prize – 200,000 rubles, silver medal and the title of laureate.
III prize – 150,000 rubles, bronze medal and the title of laureate.
2 diplomas – 100,000 rubles. each and the title of diploma holder.
Special awards and prizes.
The Prize named after Poytr Pestov – 100,000 rubles “For the purity of classical dance choreography performing”
2 Prizes to teachers in the amount of 80,000 rubles each and a diploma “For successful preparation of the competition participant”.
In the nomination “Folk stage dance”:
The Prize named after I. Moiseev
Girls:
1st prize – 150,000 rubles, gold medal and the title of laureate.
Boys:
1st prize – 150,000 rubles, gold medal and the title of laureate.
In the “Choreographers” nomination:
1st prize – 400,000 rubles, gold medal and the title of laureate.
2nd prize – 300,000 rubles, silver medal and the title of laureate.
III prize – 200,000 rubles, bronze medal and the title of laureate.
Diploma – 150,000 rubles and the title of diploma holder.
Note: State and public organizations, firms and individuals, in agreement with the competition Directorate, can establish other special prizes and awards.
The prize money to laureates and diploma holders are paid in rubles with taxes withheld, in accordance with the current legislation of the Russian Federation.
V. Program
"Ballet dancers" nomination
Junior group
Soloists:
I round
- one variation from classical ballets;
- one folk stage (character) dance
II round
- one variation from classical ballets
- a modern piece (in any style) specially choreographed for this competition or earlier, but after 2010, lasting no more than 3 minutes.
III round
- two variations from classical ballets, one of which is allowed to be repeated from previous rounds
Duets:
I round (performed by participants separately)
- one variation from classical ballets (performing variations from the second or third rounds announced in the pas de deux program is permitted);
- one folk stage dance (character). Performed in a duet or separately by each partner.
III round
- one pas de deux from classical ballets.
- a contemporary piece (in any style) specially choreographed for this competition, or earlier, but after 2010, lasting no more than 5 minutes. Separate performance is allowed, in this case the duration of the piece should be no more than 3 minutes.
III round
- one pas de deux from classical ballets;
Senior group
Soloists:
I round
- two variations from classical ballets
II round
- two variations from classical ballets
- a contemporary piece (in any style) specially choreographed for this competition, or earlier, but after 2010, lasting no more than 3 minutes.
III round
- two variations from classical ballets
Duets
I round
- one pas de deux from classical ballets
II round
- one pas de deux from classical ballets
- a contemporary piece (in any style), specially choreographed for this competition, or earlier, but after 2010, lasting no more than 6 minutes,
III round
- one pas de deux from classical ballets;
"Folk stage/character dance" nomination
Soloists:
I round
One solo piece
2nd round
One solo piece
Duets:
I round
One duet piece
II round
One duet piece
"Choreographers" nominations
I round
One solo piece
2nd round
One duet piece
Attention! The competition program is the intellectual property of the International Federation of Ballet Competitions, is protected and cannot be copied without its consent.
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