{"id":8417,"global_id":"utrinnazvezda.com\/en\/?id=8417","global_id_lineage":["utrinnazvezda.com\/en\/?id=8417"],"author":"4","status":"publish","date":"2023-07-09 10:48:39","date_utc":"2023-07-09 10:48:39","modified":"2026-01-29 15:22:04","modified_utc":"2026-01-29 15:22:04","url":"https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/en\/event\/mfi-golden-sands-2026\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/en\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/8417","title":"MFI Golden Sands 2026","description":"<div  class=\"tribe-events-schedule tribe-clearfix\" >\n\t<p class=\"tribe-events-schedule__datetime\">\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__date tribe-events-schedule__date--start\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__separator tribe-events-schedule__separator--date\">\n\t\t\t\t @ \t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__time tribe-events-schedule__time--start\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/176691994391937-1024x683.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/176691994391937-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-8303\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27683%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20683%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27683%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/176691994391937-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/176691994391937-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/176691994391937-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/176691994391937-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/176691994391937-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/176691994391937-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/176691994391937-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/176691994391937-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/176691994391937-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">XLII International Festival of the Arts \u00abMORNING STAR\u00bb Golden Sands 18-25.08.2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ORGANIZERS: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Art Academy \u201cMorning Star\u201d Section of the International Dance Council \/CID UNESCO\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Total prize fund 4500 BGN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GRAND PRIX 1200 BGN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We invite you to the International Festival of the Arts \u201cMorning Star\u201d, which is held in the most beautiful Bulgarian resorts \u2013 in summer at the seaside resorts Golden Sands, Sunny Beach, in winter in Bansko, in the city of Sofia, the city of Pernik, and it is one of the leading and prestigious festivals in Bulgaria! With each new edition it attracts thousands of participants and gains increasing popularity in the country and abroad!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regulations<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objectives of the organizers:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Providing an opportunity for talented children and adults to fully demonstrate their abilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development of various types of arts and encouragement of children and youth towards activities related to the arts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exchange of creative experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooperation between leaders and friendship between groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promoting world and national cultural values<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required documents to apply for participation:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>participation form \/ online application through the website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>payment document<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>list of participants with dates of birth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Participants in the competition:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The competition is open to everyone<\/strong> \u2013 individual participants, community cultural centers (chitalishta), children\u2019s development centers, youth houses, academies, children\u2019s palaces, private schools, studios, clubs, relaxation schools and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Age categories:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>I. Category<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>I. Category <\/strong><br><strong>(MINI<\/strong>)   <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">up to 8 years 4 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>II. Category<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">from 8 years 4 months to 12 years 4 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><br>III. Category<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">from 12 years 4 months to 15 years 4 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><br>IV. Category<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15 &#8211; 18 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>V. Category<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">18 &#8211; 25 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>VI. Category<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">over 25 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>VII. Mixed<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\/for productions\/<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>*Mixing of age categories is allowed up to 50%, with the younger participants moving into the next age category!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Participation format<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duet\/Trio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small groups \u2013 4-8 people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formations \u2013 over 8 people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Production \u2013 over 20 people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">DANCE ARTS SECTION<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>STYLES:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLASSICAL BALLET. NEOCLASSICAL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CHARACTER DANCES. ETHNO SHOW. STYLIZED FOLKLORE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SPORT AND SOCIAL DANCES<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DANCE SHOW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OPEN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> JAZZ. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CONTEMPORARY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HIP HOP \/ STREET DANCE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MTV \/ COMMERCIAL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CHEERLEEDING<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ACRO DANCE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CLASSICAL BALLET. NEOCLASSICAL<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>*Pointe shoes are not approved for dancers in the MINI category.<\/em><br><em>*Use of scenery, accessories and supports is allowed.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>\u00abclassical choreography\u00bb<\/strong> compositions may be presented to classical music. They are performed in costumes traditional for the style. Shoes \u2013 demi-pointe, pointe shoes. Dancers in this category must perform classical choreography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>\u201cNeoclassical\u201d<\/strong> compositions may be presented using classical, stylized classical or contemporary music. The basis of the choreography must be classical, but with original elements from other styles. Originality and stylization may be added to the costumes. It is possible to perform barefoot.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CHARACTER DANCES, FOLK-STYLIZED, ETHNO SHOW.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*The choreography must be created on the basis of authentic folk dances of the peoples.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This discipline includes the traditional dances of each nationality, passed down from generation to generation. The dances may be selected from any geographic or ethnic territory and may represent any historical period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>*The use of traditional costumes and music is mandatory.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>*Folk-stylized dance \u2013 the choreography must correspond to the traditional dance, but contemporary dance techniques may be used. The costume must convey the characteristic image, but it may be simplified\/stylized.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DANCE SHOW<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>*The dance must be narrative or narrative-image based, with an arrangement of choreographic material that creates a meaningful, emotional, or tempo build-up of the number. Accessories, decorations and stage material are allowed.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>*The use of acrobatic elements is allowed, but it does not give an advantage.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>*Dance lifts, strength and other elements are allowed.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dance show is a complex, synthesized dance direction based on free combinations of elements of classical choreography, jazz, modern, contemporary choreography, folk stylization, variety, cabaret, acrobatic elements, etc. It is a musical-choreographic miniature with such an arrangement of the choreographic material that allows for revealing meaning and emotion in the number. The composition may be emotional and contain show elements. The basis of the dance must include a dramaturgical action that contains three compositional elements: introduction, climax and finale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SOCIAL AND SPORT DANCES:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sport dances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Latin show<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salsa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bachata<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Merengue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rueda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Argentine tango \/ Hustle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MODERN, JAZZ. CONTEMPORARY.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>All dance movements must be in the respective technique. Typical positions of legs, arms and body for the style. Decorations and stage material are allowed; the use of accessories that are part of the costume or the dancer\u2019s character is allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All dance movements must be in the respective technique. Typical positions of legs, arms and body for the style. Decorations and stage material are allowed; the use of accessories that are part of the costume or the dancer\u2019s character is allowed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Jazz\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; combines in itself the folklore of African Americans and the dances of other immigrants. It is distinguished by freedom of movement of the body and its separate parts both horizontally and vertically. &#8211; coordinating movements with the rhythm of the music; &#8211; syncopation \u2013 rhythm between the strong beats of the music; &#8211; isolated movements \u2013 mobility of only one part of the body, while at the same time the whole body is still or moves in the opposite direction.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Contemporary\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; in the choreography of the dance there are elements of modern, jazz, folk dances, classical ballet with Eastern techniques and culture \/yoga, elements of martial arts\/. This style is constantly developing; it is work on the plasticity and grace of the body, stretching of all muscle groups, jumps, falls, slides across the floor, contact improvisation. A characteristic feature of contemporary is the alternation of tense muscles and unexpected relaxation of the body, sudden stopping, falling and rising, balancing. Contemporary contains elements of classical dance, but if classical is strict forms of expression and an exact script, then in contemporary it is important for the dancer to listen to the voice of their body, which expresses emotional experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>OPEN<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>In this category there is no restriction on dance styles. The styles used may be in pure form or combined. &#8211; Use of scenery and decorations is not allowed. Use of accessories that are part of the costume or the dancer\u2019s character is allowed. Use of acrobatic elements is allowed, but it does not give an advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>STREET DANCE \/ HIP &#8211; HOP<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Use of props is not recommended. Use of accessories is allowed &#8211; Use of acrobatic elements is allowed, but they must not be dominant. When submitting the application, the style must be indicated: STREET (Hip-Hop\\Popping\\Locking\\House\\Breaking), DANCEHALL (Dancehall,Twerk), FEMALE CHOREO (Vogue\\Waacking\\High Heels\\ Jazz Funk \\Go-Go\\Pole Dance)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MTV Commercial<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>is a highly visual and energetic dance style created specifically for the entertainment industry\u2014music videos, concerts, commercials, and television shows. The style is not strictly fixed; it combines elements of Hip-Hop, Jazz Funk, Street Jazz, and sometimes even Dancehall or Waacking, and it is oriented toward the audience and the camera. Stage presence, facial expressions (so-called \u201cfacials\u201d), and camera awareness are essential. Choreography often follows not only the beat, but also the lyrics or specific sounds in the music. The movements are clean, sharp, and accentuated to look strong on screen. The style often emphasizes the dancer\u2019s individuality, charisma, and confidence, frequently incorporating elements of provocation or high intensity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MAJORETTE ENSEMBLES. <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Parade and sport majorettes. &#8211; Use of scenery and decorations is not allowed. &#8211; Use of acrobatic elements is allowed. &#8211; Dance lifts, strength and other elements are allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS. ACRO DANCE. <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Use of scenery and decorations is not allowed. &#8211; Use of acrobatic elements is allowed. &#8211; Dance lifts, strength and other elements are allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*solo, duet and trio performances must not exceed 2 min. \/ groups and formations 8 min.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*incorrectly stated performance duration will be penalized by stopping the performance and deducting points!!! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>* the music must be sent by e-mail \u2013 <a href=\"mailto:festival_utrinnazvezda@abv.bg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">festival_utrinnazvezda@abv.bg<\/a>&nbsp;<strong>The file must be RENAMED according to the template specified in the general terms item 7.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EVALUATION CRITERIA. DANCE ARTS SECTION<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00ab<strong>INTERPRETATION<\/strong>\u00bb : the dancer\u2019s ability to follow the rhythm and musicality of the melody and express them through body movement; the ability to use movements and technical elements adequately to the musical pattern; the dancer\u2019s ability to smoothly continue the dance pattern after a \u201cstop\u201d, \u201cpause\u201d and other figures. \u201cInterpretation\u201d may also be understood as the dancer\u2019s ability to adapt and fit movements to the music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00ab<strong>TECHNIQUE<\/strong>\u00bb: the execution of movements must correspond to the music; performance of technical elements, movements and figures (position, precision, coordination, balance and body control); use of the entire space both individually and collectively in vertical, horizontal and diagonal planes; synchronization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00ab<strong>CHOREOGRAPHY<\/strong>\u00bb : distribution of movements and figures in accordance with the dance context, costume and music. Suitability of the repertoire to the age of the performers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00ab<strong>IMAGE<\/strong>\u00bb : acting skills, presentation of the dancers on stage. The performers\u2019 ability to demonstrate emotions and feelings. Opening and closing presentation of the dancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the English translation, keeping the structure and meaning clear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MUSIC SECTION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FOLK SINGING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VARIETY AND POP SONG<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JAZZ, ROCK, R&amp;B<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMERS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Soloists, Orchestras, Ensembles)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Performers present songs or instrumental compositions with a total duration of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> up to 8 minutes per category <em>(compositions or 2 songs)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Individual and group performers:<\/strong> up to 2 songs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accompaniment:<\/strong> up to 5 accompanying musicians allowed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Original (author\u2019s) songs<\/strong> have priority<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Orchestras and bands:<\/strong> present 2 compositions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PARTICIPATION FORMAT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duo \/ Trio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small groups <em>(4\u20138 performers)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensembles <em>(more than 8 performers)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choir<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EVALUATION CRITERIA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intonation and Timbre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(For vocalists; 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