IFA Chernomorec – Sozopol

BULGARIA ХХХII INTERNATINAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS „MORNING STAR “ Chernomorec /Sozopol

ONE OF THE BIGGEST FESTIVALS IN BULGARIA WITH A RICH PRIZE POOL 15-23.08.2022 Г.. ART ACADEMY “MORNING STAR” SECTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DANCE COUNCIL CID-UNESCO ADMINISTRATION CHERNOMOREC /SOZOPOL

GRAND RPIX of the festival – 3000 euro Free accommodation/ participation fee at IFA „morning star” ALbena– 2022 !!!

Regulation

We are inviting you to the International Festival of Arts „Morning Star”, which is taking place in some of the most beautiful bulgarian resorts – the sea resorts Albena, Kranevo, Kiten, Chernomorets and Sozopol, during the summer, and at ski resort Bansko, during the winter. The festival is one of the leading and most prestigious in out country!

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

DURING OUR FESTIVAL, YOU HAVE THE OPTION TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR ONLINE-COMPETITION.

Because of the pandemic situation all over the world, you have the option to participate in XXXI International festival of arts “Morning stat” ONLINE.

You can send your video files or links from 01th to 10th of August. The videos must be made after 01.01.2020.

The group or individual participant, apply for the festival, in accordance with the regulations of the festival

The video files must be transmitted via links to youtube, DOX or others file sharing platform. Videos Do not remove the video until you receive diplomas. Video must not contain montages or special effects. The record must be in HD, without any technical mistakes and with perfect sound. It can be made on stage, in the dance hall, or recording from another compatition or festival.

Videos must be renamed with the conditions in our regulation. After that, you send them at e-mail : utrinazvezda@abv.bg

With the video, you must sent the registration form and a payment document.

The awards are – I, II, III places. Discounts for festival fee for IFA “Morning stat” 2022.

Festival fee at the online competition:

• Individual participants – solo, duo, trio. – 15 euros per person – up to 2 performances
  *for every next performance – 5 euros per person

• Groups – 10 euros per person – up to 2 performances
  *for every next performance – 5 euros per person

The results will be announced on 30.08.2022 at the facebook page and the site of the festival.

PERIOD FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS – TILL 25.07.2022

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.

Age categories:

Participation format

• Solo
• Duo / trio
• Small groups
  (4-8 people)
• Formations
  (over 8 people)
• Production
  (over 20 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: Competition

THE FESTIVAL ALSO INCLUDES OTHER TYPES OF ART!

• Fashion theatre
• experimental genre
• circus show
• ground acrobatics
• aerobics
• demonstrations of martial arts
• cinema
• and more

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.

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:

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

MUSIC SECTION

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

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.

• One of the songs has to be in Bulgarian language

/author`s songs have priority /

• Orchestras and groups represent two compositions

Participation format

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

EVALUATION

• Musicality
• Purity of intonation and sound quality
• The beauty of timbre and strength of voice
• Mastery
• Matching of repertoire with the age category of the performer
• Stage culture

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:

1. MUSIC SECTION:

PPS	pop and popular singing
FS	folk singing

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

3. Participation format:

S	solo
DT	duet / trio
SG	small group
A	ensemble
CH	chorus

4. Artist name / team.

5. The name of the song.

*Put a number 1 or 2 in front of the song name, depending on your preference, which song you want to sing first.

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

FINE ARTS SECTION

• the paintings will be drawn during the festival, the technique is free to choose.
• the drawing theme will be given in the beginning of the festival
• the organizers provide only paper and canvas.
• paintings will be arranged in an exhibition at the Gala Concert.

EVALUATION

• COMPOSITION
• STYLE
• INTEGRITY IN TRANSMITTING.
• ORIGINALITY

THEATRE ARTS SECTION

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

EVALUATION

• ARTISTRY
• DIRECTING
• PRODUCTION
• SCENOGRAPHY

PRIZE FUND:

• Grand Prix – free stay / accommodation and food / for the winning team / 15 people / at the International Festival of Arts “Morning Star” – 2022
• 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).

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.

ФИНАНСОВИ УСЛОВИЯ

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

Hotel 2*, 3* Chernomorec/ Sozopol, FB /package price per person per 7 days/ – 180-195 euro

* Accommodation is possible in less days upon prior request

The price includes VAT and tourist tax :

Full board – Bed & Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner Excludes Soft and Alcoholic Beverages and more!

All inclusive – everything is included in the price: overnight, breakfast + lunch + buffet dinner, includes: soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, ice cream – Bulgarian production and more!

The prices are net preferential only for participants of the festival!

For a group of more than 15 people – 1 leader is free of charge!

Reservation period – 20 days before arrival. Additional reservations are accepted after the date of the final request only if there is available capacity at the hotels. Those wishing to extend the holiday up to 5 days before or after the festival enjoy the same preferential, festival

FESTIVAL FEE

Individual artists /solo, duet, trio/ – 25 euro per person

Ensembles, groups, formations, ensembles – 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 another format: solo, duet-trio, he has to pay additional – 5 euro per performance.

Festival fee is not paid by the group leaders, assistant leaders of the groups, drivers and medical personnel.

Accompanying people pay festival fee of EUR 15.

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Participation in the competition program and master classes of groups and soloists who are not accommodated through the organizers are allowed under the following conditions:

Festival fee – solo / duo / trio – 35 euros / person.

Festival fee / groups /: 30 euros / person

The cost of master classes / certificates are awarded /: one section (style) – 20 euros

Package / participation in the competition program and in all master classes /: 80 euros

IMPORTANT:

Deadline for sending applications: 25.07.2022

Deadline for paying the festival fee: 25.07.2022

Deadline for paying the earnest of 30% of the whole sum for reservations: 25.07.2022

WHERE TO SEND YOUR REQUESTS:

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

WHAT WE NEED:

• Form for participation/ We will send the form to you/
• List of participants with dates of birth
• List of people, who will stay overnight, with dates of birth

PAYMENT ONLY BY BANK TRANSFER Bank properties in euros : 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 XXXII IFI “Morning Star” – / name /

SUCCESSFUL PREPARATION !!!

Festival President: Kiril Kostadinov Mob. tel. +359/899108875

English talking : Katerina Kostadinova/organizer/ Mob.tel. +359/877046006

Program

15.08.2022 – Accomodation

• Master classes and seminars

16.08..2022 – DEFILE and opening of the festival.

• Theatre arts
• Painting arts

17.08.2022

• Pop end jazz singing
• Folklore singing.
• Instrumental contractors
• Master classes and seminars

18.08.2022

• Classical ballet. Neoclassic
• Characteristic dances, ethno
• Sport and social dances

19.08.2022

• Hip-hop. Street dance
• Acro dance. Cheerleading groups
• Master classes and seminars

20.08.2022

• Dance show. Open up.
• Jazz, modern, contemporary.
• Master classes and seminars

21.08.2022

• Competition to determine the GRAND PRIX
• Master classes and seminars

22.08.2022

GALA CONCERT – Award ceremony

08/23/2022 – Departure.

Those who wish to stay and extend their holiday up to 5 days before and after the festival use the same festival prices!

Festival fee

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