International Competition for contemporary choreography of The Humarts Foundation
3. The length of performance must be between 10 and 15 minutes. A solo-dance may be interpreted by the choreographer him/herself.
The applying choreographers  have to send a DVD,mini DV or VHS video (PAL system) with a recording of the whole piece to reach the organizers not later than 1.06.2007. (without cuts and from a fixed pan shot), with all the performers. You can also upload your video in the web and send us the link to it so we can whatch it online or download it.
6. Admission to the competition will be decided by a pre-jury after all videos have been watched. Admission to the competition is subject to the organizers consent.10 choreographers will be admitted to the contest. (Admission to the competition is subject to the organizers consent.) 7.Competitors are required to be available without fee for the necessary rehearsals, press conferences, interviews and possible radio and television recordings. 8. No pieces which include water or other liquids being spilt or which will disrupt the rhythm of the programme due to cleaning the elements used, will be accepted. 9. The decision of the jury is final.. After the competition the members of the jury will be available to competitors, on request, for advisory talks. 10.The jury will consist of national and international professionals and experts in the performing arts and it reserves the right to declare void any prize. If the jury wishes to award a prize exaequo, the quantity  will be divided among the pieces concerned. The jury will apply the following assessment criteria to the choreographed pieces entered: originality, inventive capacity, innovation and risk in the design, performance of the choreographed ideas, handling of the choreographic language and the language of dance, use of the stage and its elements and use of the music. 11.Prizes totaling 5,500.- EUR will be awarded, divided as follows: 1st prize =2000.- EUR 2nd prize = 1500.- EUR 3rd prize = 1000.- EUR audience prize 600- EUR 12.Humarts foundation is going to produce a  subsequentfull length performance of the 1st price winner. 13. Technical data/Technical demands (...) Stage:Size of the stage (dance floor) 11 m x 11 m , black dance floor Black curtain with wings, Backdrop black or white opera 14.Sound (music) only CDs 15.The Organisation will not be liable for any physical or material damage occurring to or caused by the participants during the Contest, including the loss or theft of objects and belongings. 16. Participation in the International edition of Humarts Foundation Awards for Choreographers means the acceptance of these terms and conditions. Competitors will be informed of further details about two weeks before the competition. Application address: Humarts Foundation
Bul. Hristo Botev 115
Sofia 1000 Bulgaria
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Place - Date: The competition will take place on the 10th of September 2007 in Sofia , Bulgaria . It will take place in one evening before an audience and an international jury. The rehearsals will take place during the day. All competitors have a max. of 30 minutes for technical rehearsal on the stage. Travel: ‚ Accommodation and per diems: Humarts Foundation will cover per diems and the costs for accommodation.
Application Conditions
1.The competition is open for professionals and not professionals....
2.Choreographers must be older than 18 years and the choreography should be created after Jan 2006.
4.The pieces must be performed by a maximum of FIVE dancers.
5.The Application form must be completed and sentto the organizers before 1.06.2007.with a Curriculum vitae , photograph of the choreographer and a brief summary of the choreographed entry. The choice of subject and music is left open to the competitor. Detailsabout both should be given  inthe entry form.
- The recording is to contain the final piece and all the features of its set. Once the selection has been carried out, no changes (shall) will be allowed to the basic structure of the choreography or the set used.
- The Organisation hereby reserves the right to keep the selected videos for its documentation base.