IFA Bansko 2023

INTERNATINAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS „MORNING STAR “ 29.11-03.12.23 BULGARIA / BANSKO

We are inviting you to the International Festival ofArts „Morning Star”, which is taking place in some of the most beautiful bulgarian resorts – the sea Resorts Golden Sands, during the summer, and at ski resort Bansko, during the winter. The festival is one ofthe leading and most prestigious in out country!

With each edition it attracts thousands participantsand gains greater popularity in Bulgaria!

For the first time at  IFA “Morning Star” – GRAND PRIX “Morning Star” with a cash prize of 2000 BGN!

Dear leaders and participants, We hasten to share with you that this year we will make a spectacular battle to win the Grand Prix of the XXXVIII IFA “Morning Star”, Bansko 2023!

The competition to determine the Grand Prix will consist of two parts: after the first performance on stage, the jury will determine the top 3, and after the second performance of the winners, the audience will determine who will receive the grand prize.

GRAND PRIX – 1000 euro

SPECIAL PRIZE Worth 2000 euro FREE RESIDENCE OF IFA “MORNING STAR” 2024!

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS UNTIL 10.11.2023

PROGRAM

29.11.2023 OPENING OF THE FESTIVAL

• Theatrical art
• Visual art

                                          MASTER CLASSES

30.11.2023 Music section:

• Pop and popular song
• Folk singing
• Instrumental artists

                                         MASTER CLASSES

01.12.2023 Section CHOREOGRAPHIC ART:

• Classical ballet, neoclassical
• Character dances, Ethno show
• Sport and social dances
• Hip hop. street dance
• Acro dance  

                          MASTER CLASSES

02.12.2023 Section CHOREOGRAPHIC ART:

• Dance show
• Open
• Jazz, modern, contemporary
• Write majorettes.

                          MASTER CLASSES

03.12.2023 Competition NOMINATION – GRAND PRIX

                      GALA CONCERT and AWARDS

* THE ORGANIZERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CORRECTION THE PROGRAM.

Participants in the festival:

The festival is open to everyone – individual participants, community centers, CDCs, Youth Homes, Academies, Children’s Palaces, private schools, studios, clubs, relaxation schools and more.

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: COMPETITION.

Required documents for applying for participation:

•    Coupon for participation / online application through the site
•    A payment document
•    List of participants with dates of birth.

Age categories:

I. Category MINI	up to 8 years 4 months
II. Category	from 8 years and 4 months to 12 years and 4 months
III. Category	from 12 years and 4 months to 15 years
IV. Category	15 – 18 years
V. Category	18 – 25 years
VI. Category	over 25 years
VII. Mixed	/ for products /

Participation format

• Solo
• Duo / trio
• Small groups – 4-8 people
• Formations – over 8 people
• Production – over 20 people

DANCE ARTS SECTION

STYLES

• CLASSICAL BALLET/ NEOCLASSIC
• TYPICAL DANCES/ ORIENTAL/ ETNO SHOW
• SPORTS AND SOCIAL DANCES
• CHEERLEADERS
• HIP-HOP/ STREET DANCE
• OPEN
• MODERN/ JAZZ/ CONTEMPORARY
• ACRODANCE

the duration of solo, duo, trio/ dance section/ performances must not be up to 2 minutes

the duration of groups und formations performances must not be up to 8 minutes

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!

For participation in the festival the music has to be sent to:

e-mail: festival_utrinnazvezda@abv.bg

The music file should be named as follows

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

“INTERPRETATION”

The dancer’s ability to follow the rhythm and musicality of the melody, to express them through body movements, the ability to use the movements and technical elements adequately to the music, the dancer’s ability to continue the dance drawing smoothly after “stopping”. “Interpretation” can also be understood as the ability of the dancer to adapt and impose the movements of the music.

“TECHNIQUE”

The performance of movements must correspond to the music, the performance of technical elements, movements and figures(position, accuracy, coordination, balance and control over the body). Usage of the whole space-personally, vertically, horizontally and diagonally. Synchronous.

“CHOREOGRAPHY”

Distribution of movements. Figures, according to the dance context, costumes and music. Matching the repertoire with the age of the performers.

“IMAGE”

Acting, presentation of the dancers on the stage. The artist’s ability to show emotions and feelings. Introductory and final presentation of the dancers.

MUSIC  SECTION

GENRE

• Folk Singing
• Pop And Popular Singing. Jazz.
•  Instrumental Performers / Solo, Orchestras, Groups And Ensembles /
• Rock Groups
• Beatboxing

Participation format

•  Solo
•  Duo / trio
• Small groups – 4-8 people
• Ensembles – over 8 people
• Choir

Performers present songs or instrumental compositions with total duration up to 12 minutes per category / whole composition or 2 songs /

Individual participants and groups can introduce up to 2 songs;

Accompaniment is allowed up to 5 people.

Author`s songs have priority.

Orchestras and groups represent two compositions.

For participation in the festival the music has to be sent to:

e-mail: festival_utrinnazvezda@abv.bg

the music file should be named as follows

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

• “Musicality”
• artistic interpretation of a musical work (own interpretation of the work)
• musicality, emotionality
• “Cleanliness”
• Purity of intonation and sound quality;
• “Performing skills”
• Mastery of using the technical capabilities of the tool
• technicality
• “Complexity”
• Complexity of the repertoire; / for ensembles, duets, tria- performance of unison and polyphony, intonation of a choir part. *
• Correspondence of the repertoire with performance possibilities.
• “Image”
• Stage culture, artistry.

THEATRE  ARTS SECTION

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

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

• ARTISTRY
•  DIRECTING
•  PRODUCTION
•  SCENOGRAPHY
• VISUAL ART SECTION
• Graphics
• Painting
• Short film
• Animation film
• Digital works

Participants present one film, picture, digital work.

Cinema, animation, digital works will be presented to the jury during the competition.

Works will be arranged in an exhibition at the Gala Concert.

CRITERIA OF EVALUATION

• Composition
• Picturesque style
• Originality / depth of disclosure of the topic, cognitive, cultural component.
•  Emotional impact
• Directing and cinematography (complexity of shooting, technical  quality, art of installation).
• Musical accompaniment
•  Work of screenwriters

CIRCUS ART COMPETITION SECTION

• Acrobatics
• Juggling
• Illusion
• An original genre
• Clowning
• Rubber
• Equilibrium
• Gymnastics
• Show program and others.

CRITERIA OF EVALUATION

• Directing
• Originality
• Complexity of the trick, technique of execution
• Artistry, stage culture

PRIZE FUND

• GRAND PRIX – 1000 euro
• SPECIAL PRIZE  WORTH 2000 EURO FREE RESIDENCE OF IFA “MORNING STAR” 2024!
• Diplomas for all the participants
•  Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3th place
• Award for best choreography and production
• Scholarships and material awards
• Hats, T-shirts, pens or festival bags.
• Concerts and performances on open stages
• Workshops with leading experts!
• AND MUCH NICE SURPRISES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

CLASSIFICATION

The ranking is done with a point system.

The maximum score for one criterion is 10. Total maximum score is 40.

First place	37- 40 points
Second place	31 – 36 points
Third place	26 – 30 points

Therefore, there may be no first, second, or third places in a particular category and several participants may be ranked in the same place in one category.

The judging is closed (in the program and in the jury protocols only the start number and the name are indicated).

* The prizes are awarded at the discretion of the jury, organizers and partners of the competition. We reserve the right not to award any of the above prizes.

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 responsibility of the organizers.
5.	The group leaders are been kept responsible for the behavior of their groups during the event, paying the damage caused in the hotels.
6.	The participants are responsible for their costumes, properties and personal things.
7.	The duration of solo, duo, trio/ dance section/ performances must not be up to 2 minutes.
8.	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!
9.	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 groups and individual performers who had taken the first places in their categories and are proposed by the jury for the Gala Concert.
10.	The organizers reserve the right, if necessary, to change the program.
11.	The decision of the jury for the final ranking of the teams is not subject to comment.
12.	By submitting the application, you acknowledge and agree with the terms of the festival.
13.	The manner of conducting and the jury are reserved and subject to copyright.
14.	Deposit / hotel deposit and festival fee /, if you decide to cancel your participation, are not refundable.
15.	The accommodation in hotels is only through the organizers and only when you submit your request.
16.	Short-term accommodation is possible upon request.
17.	Transfer:- prices on request.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

For participation in the festival the music has to be sent to e-mail

E-MAIL: festival_utrinnazvezda@abv.bg

The music file should be named as follows:

1. Dance style

CB	Classical Ballet, Neoclassic
TD	Typical dances, ethnic show, beli-dance
MS	Cheerleaders
MDK	Modern / Jazz / Contemporary
DS	Dance show
O	Open
SD	Sports and social dancing
HH	Hip Hop / Street dance
AD	Acrodence and rhythmic gymnastics
FD	Folk dances

2. Age category: I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII

3. Participation format:

S	solo
DT	duet / trio
SG	small group
F	formation
P	products

4. Artist name / team

5. The name of the dance

Model Music Section: FS, III, S, Petya Petrova, 1 You are beautiful

Model Dance Section : CB, II, DT, Simona Petrova, Peter Ivanov, Ballet Fiery, Pas de deux from the ballet Swan Lake

Deadline for sending – together with the application for participation

* An artist who has not sent music for his participation will not be admitted to the competition.

* A performer who sends music after the specified deadline will have to pay an additional 10 euros.

FINANCIAL CONDITIONS

FESTIVAL FEE

• Solo/duet/trio – 25 EUR/person.
• Groups – 20 euro per person
• The festival fee gives the contestant the right to participate in all styles  within one section.
• The participant paid 20 euros for participation in the group and those wishing to participate in the solo / duet / trio format pay extra 10 euros for each number.
• The festival fee is not paid: leaders, assistant leaders of groups, drivers and medical personnel!
• Accompanying persons pay a festival fee of 15 euros.
• Cost of master classes  /certificates are awarded/  one section/style – 10 euros.

Accommodation in hotels is only by prior request and only through the organizers

Hotels in Bansko: Spa hotels 3*, 4*

The price includes: 4 nights in a 3*- 4* spa hotel,  on FB conditions.

 /Full board – overnight stay, breakfast + lunch + dinner/ , use of SPA and swimming pool . Does not include: non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages.

The prices are net, preferential only for the participants of the camp with VAT and tourist tax included!

For a group of more than 15 people – 1 leader stays for free!

Final reservation submission period – 15 days prior to arrival.

IMPORTANT: You have the right to cancel the hotel reservation only in writing by e-mail, no later than 15 days before arrival, after this period you are obliged to pay back the cost of one day of accommodation for each canceled reservation / person.

 * In case of a confirmed reservation and non-arrival on time, on the day declared from you, or in part, you are obliged to pay the cost of two days of accommodation per person.

 * The advance payment is non-refundable.

WHERE TO SEND YOUR REQUESTS:

utrinazvezda@abv.bg   or  online at:  http://www.utrinnazvezda.com

Completed application form or use the online form at www.utrinnazvezda.com

Scanned copy of payment document

List of group with dates of birth

IMPORTANT:

A festival fee is paid upon submission of the application.

After sending a copy of the payment document by e-mail, your participation is confirmed!

PAYMENT BY BANK TRANSFER                                                                                           

Bank: DSK EAD

Pernik, Bulgaria , “Leninski prospect” Street № 1 postcode: 2304

BIC: STSABGSF

IBAN: BG04STSA93000022193036

Art Academy “Morning star”

Reason for payment: Participation in the IFI “Morning Star” /name

SUCCESSFUL PREPARATION !!!

President of the Festival : Kiril Kostadinov

Mob. tel. +359/899108875

English talking : Katerina Kostadinova/organizer/

Mob.tel. +359/877046006