BARI

The International Dance Competition will take place on 14-15-16 December 2024 under the artistic direction of Simona De Tullio with exclusive international scholarships from U.S.A, Latvia, Estonia, France, Italy and The Netherlands…

The Competition is categorized into the following sections – Ballet and Modern-Contemporary Dance. The following  may participate: 

SOLO YOUTH DANCERS –  

Between the ages 8 to 11 years for the category Pupils, (NO POINTS). 

Between the ages 12 to 14 years for the category Children. 

Over 15 years for the category Seniors.

GROUPS –

Dancers between the ages 9 to 13 years for the category Children. 

Over 14 years for the category Seniors.  

Minimum number of participants per group n. 3 dancers.

DUETS – 

Dancers between the ages 9 to 13 years for the category Children. 

Over 14 years for the category Seniors.

Application deadline for the competition: 06 December 2024

Information:
Associazione Culturale Breathing Art Company 

www.premiosannicola.info
email: segreteria@premiosannicola.info     mobile +39 347.670040 / +39 392.4833990 

Art. 1 

The International Dance Competition is categorized into two main sections:

Ballet and Modern-Contemporary Dance

The minimum and the maximum ages shall be as of 06/12/2024 

Art. 2 

The attached application for admission should be completed in full and sent to: 

Simona De Tullio

Via Menotti Bianchi 4 

70125 Bari.

The following documents must also be included with the application:

For solo: 

• Medical fitness certificate or self-certification from the dance studio.
• One passport-size photo. 
• A passport copy for those coming from outside the European Union.
• Bank transfer after contacting the reception of Breathing Art Company.
• Participation fee: € 80.00 NON REFUNDABLE.

For groups:

• Statement attesting the possession of the medical certificate of each member of the group submitted.
• Bank transfer after contacting the reception of Breathing Art Company.
• Participation fee: € 160.00 for groups of up to 8 dancers, with an extra fee of € 15,00 for each additional dancer. NON REFUNDABLE.

For duets:

• Statement attesting the possession of the medical certificate of each member of duet.
• Bank transfer after contacting the reception of Breathing Art Company.
• Participation fee: € 100,00 per couple. NON REFUNDABLE.

IT IS MANDATORY FOR ALL CATEGORIES TO SEND MUSICAL FILES VIA EMAIL.

The deadline for the submission of applications is 06 December 2024.

Art. 3 

The Competition organizers will not consider applications submitted without all the documents listed in the Art.2 above, nor those that are submitted after the deadline of 06 December 2024.

Art. 4 

The competition will take place in Bari on 14-15-16 December 2024 according to the following outline schedule: 

14-15 December 2024: Selection process open to the audience (Teatro Showville) 

Monday 16 December 2024: Finals open to the audience (Teatro Showville)

Final schedules will be worked out by the application deadline. The order of the selections, venue and times, may be subject to change depending on the number of registrations. Competitors must show up at least thirty minutes before the start of each stage.

Art. 5 

The Jury is composed of the heads of International Companies and Academies involved in the award, together with cultural and institutional personalities of the territory. In case of delay due to unforeseeable circumstances by one of the members of the Jury, it should be noted that the usual duties of the Jury will be carried out by the members present.

Art. 6

All candidates, SOLO and DUETS, shall perform a piece with music tracks not in excess of 3 minutes.
GROUPS shall perform a piece with music tracks not in excess of 4 minutes.
 

The accepted Modern dance styles are as follows:
Modern, Contemporary, Jazz. 

Finals.

Only candidates who pass the selection process on one of the two dates (14 or 15 December 2024) are eligible for the finals.

Video selections are allowed only in case of justified impediments to the selection days.

Art. 7 

Music tracks exceeding the stated duration may result in elimination from the competition. 

Art.8 

MUSIC 

Music tracks must be sent by email as MP3 (NO WMA OR OTHER FORMAT) to segreteria@premiosannicola.info or by using wetransfer.com

Files should be named as follows:

• For SOLO: NAME_SURNAME.mp3
  · For GROUPS: NAME OF THE DANCE STUDIO_CATEGORY.mp3
  · For DUETS: NAME OF THE DANCE STUDIO_DUETS_CATEGORY.mp3 

In theater, participants must still provide music on USB. Recordings deemed unprofessional in listening may be rejected by the Jury and may result in elimination from the competition.

Art. 09 Awards* 

Scheduled awards are composed as follow:

SOLO

All categories compete for scholarships abroad, which will be assigned at the sole discretion of the Jury.

First, second and third solo places 

Open card, 2 courses or single course for workshops of event partners, dance clothing awards.

GROUPS

Discount vouchers for all group members to use for the summer stages of event partners and a discount voucher for dance clothing for dance studios, plaques and cups. 

The Jury with unquestionable judgment and careful evaluation of merit on the technical, interpretative and aptitude skills demonstrated by the competitors, determines the winners, or the non-attribution of one or more of the prizes, of the “San Nicola” International Dance Competition, as well as the possible assignment of additional merit scholarships. 

SCHOLARSHIPS MUST BE CONFIRMED BY THE WINNERS 45 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT. IF NO NOTICE OF PARTICIPATION IS RECEIVED THE ARTISTIC DIRECTION WILL AWARD THE SCHOLARSHIP TO THE CANDIDATES IN SUCCESSION OF RANKING.

*Scholarships cover only and exclusively the attendance of dance classes. Travel, board and lodging expenses are the responsibility of the winner, unless otherwise directed by the organization.

The judgment of the Jury may also report individual elements among the non-winners worthy of special consideration in order to allow them to receive other awards or to use scholarships.

Art. 10 

Candidates, or those acting on their behalf, authorize the organization expressly and immediately (unless their dissent is expressed in writing) to freely use their image, as well as their personal data, for promotional, informative and statistical purposes, pursuant to art. 13, d. lgs 166/2003 and accept these regulations in every article and content. They also release the organization from liability in case of damage/theft to properties and people, independently providing their own insurance coverage.

NOTES

It is not allowed for any music track of each category to put on stage scenes, props and various objects (as they take up a lot of space), nor to use makeup or body lotions, nor to use liquid substances, powder or similar, which could damage the dance mats and therefore impede the continuation of the competition.

 THE ARTISTIC DIRECTION WILL FORWARD EVALUATION FORMS OF THE COMPETITION AFTER THE EVENT ONLY UPON DIRECT REQUEST OF THE DANCE STUDIO FROM 7 JANUARY 2025.