{"id":4432,"date":"2023-11-27T01:16:39","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T01:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/event\/mfi-bansko-2022\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T15:43:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T15:43:44","slug":"mfi-bansko-2022","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/en\/event\/mfi-bansko-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS  Bansko 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<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\tDecember 2\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\t8:00 am\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__separator tribe-events-schedule__separator--time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t &#8211; \t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__date tribe-events-schedule__date--end\">\n\t\t\t\t\tDecember 6\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__separator tribe-events-schedule__separator--date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t @ \t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__time tribe-events-schedule__time--end\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t8:00 am\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/utrinna-zvezda-mfi-bansko.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/utrinna-zvezda-mfi-bansko.webp\" alt=\"\u0423\u0442\u0440\u0438\u043d\u043d\u0430 \u0417\u0432\u0435\u0437\u0434\u0430 - \u0411\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-2919\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27450%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20450%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27450%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/utrinna-zvezda-mfi-bansko-200x75.webp 200w, https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/utrinna-zvezda-mfi-bansko-300x113.webp 300w, https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/utrinna-zvezda-mfi-bansko-400x150.webp 400w, https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/utrinna-zvezda-mfi-bansko-600x225.webp 600w, https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/utrinna-zvezda-mfi-bansko-768x288.webp 768w, https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/utrinna-zvezda-mfi-bansko-800x300.webp 800w, https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/utrinna-zvezda-mfi-bansko-1024x384.webp 1024w, https:\/\/utrinnazvezda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/utrinna-zvezda-mfi-bansko.webp 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">INTERNATINAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS \u201eMORNING STAR \u201c 02 -06.12.26 BULGARIA \/ BANSKO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are inviting you to the International Festival ofArts \u201eMorning Star\u201d, which is taking place in some of the most beautiful bulgarian resorts &#8211; 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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With each edition it attracts thousands participantsand gains greater popularity in Bulgaria!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first time at\u00a0 IFA &#8220;Morning Star&#8221; &#8211; GRAND PRIX &#8220;Morning Star&#8221; with a cash prize of <strong>1000 euros<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 &#8220;Morning Star&#8221;, Bansko 2026!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GRAND PRIX <\/strong>&#8211; 1000 euro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SPECIAL PRIZE<\/strong> Worth 2000 euro FREE RESIDENCE OF IFA &#8220;MORNING STAR&#8221; 2026!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS UNTIL 10.11.202<\/strong>6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>* THE ORGANIZERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CORRECTION THE PROGRAM.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Participants in the festival:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The festival is open to everyone &#8211; individual participants, community centers, CDCs, Youth Homes, Academies, Children&#8217;s Palaces, private schools, studios, clubs,&nbsp;relaxation schools and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aim of the organizers:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide an opportunity for talented children and adults to fully express their talents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development of the various art forms and encouraging children and youth to activities related to arts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exchange of artistic experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooperation between leaders and friendship between the groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Popularization of international and national cultural values<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FORM OF THE FESTIVAL: COMPETITION.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required documents for applying for participation:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp; Coupon for participation \/ online application through the site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp; A payment document<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp; List of participants with dates of birth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Age categories:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>I. Category MINI<\/td><td>up to 8 years 4 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>II. Category<\/td><td>from 8 years and 4 months to 12 years and 4 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>III. Category<\/td><td>from 12 years and 4 months to 15 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IV. Category<\/td><td>15 &#8211; 18 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>V. Category&nbsp;<\/td><td>18 &#8211; 25 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VI. Category<\/td><td>over 25 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VII. Mixed<\/td><td>\/ <em>for products<\/em> \/<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">*<em>We allow mixing the age categories with 50%, as the participants from the smaller category move to the next category.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Participation format<\/h4>\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 &#8211; 4-8 people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formations &#8211; over 8 people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Production &#8211; over 20 people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DANCE ARTS SECTION<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STYLES<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLASSICAL BALLET\/ NEOCLASSIC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TYPICAL DANCES\/ ORIENTAL\/ ETNO SHOW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SPORTS AND SOCIAL DANCES<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CHEERLEADERS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HIP-HOP\/ STREET DANCE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OPEN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MODERN\/ JAZZ\/ CONTEMPORARY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ACRODANCE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>the duration of solo, duo, trio\/ dance section\/ performances must not be up to 2 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>the duration of groups und formations performances must not be up to 8 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>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!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For participation in the festival the music has to be sent to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>e-mail:<\/strong> festival_utrinnazvezda@abv.bg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The music file should be named as follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;INTERPRETATION&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The dancer&#8217;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&#8217;s ability to continue the dance drawing smoothly after \u201cstopping\u201d. \u201cInterpretation&#8221; can also be understood as the ability of the dancer to adapt and impose the movements of the music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;TECHNIQUE&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;CHOREOGRAPHY&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Distribution of movements. Figures, according to the dance context, costumes and music. Matching the repertoire with the age of the performers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;IMAGE&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Acting, presentation of the dancers on the stage. The artist&#8217;s ability to show emotions and feelings. Introductory and final presentation of the dancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MUSIC&nbsp; SECTION<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GENRE<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Folk Singing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pop And Popular Singing. Jazz.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Instrumental Performers \/ Solo, Orchestras, Groups And Ensembles \/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rock Groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beatboxing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Participation format<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;Solo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Duo \/ trio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small groups &#8211; 4-8 people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensembles &#8211; over 8 people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choir<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Performers present songs or instrumental compositions with total duration up to 12 minutes per category \/ whole composition or 2 songs \/<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Individual participants and groups can introduce up to 2 songs;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Accompaniment is allowed up to 5 people.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Author`s songs have priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orchestras and groups represent two compositions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For participation in the festival the music has to be sent to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>e-mail:<\/strong> festival_utrinnazvezda@abv.bg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the music file should be named as follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Musicality&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>artistic interpretation of a musical work (own interpretation of the work)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>musicality, emotionality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Cleanliness&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purity of intonation and sound quality;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Performing skills&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mastery of using the technical capabilities of the tool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>technicality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Complexity&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complexity of the repertoire; \/ for ensembles, duets, tria- performance of unison and polyphony, intonation of a choir part. *<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correspondence of the repertoire with performance possibilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Image&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stage culture, artistry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">THEATRE&nbsp; ARTS SECTION<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Participants present &nbsp;theater production &nbsp;&nbsp;or play with duration &nbsp;up to&nbsp; 40 minutes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ARTISTRY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;DIRECTING<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;PRODUCTION<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;SCENOGRAPHY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VISUAL ART SECTION<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graphics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Painting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short film<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animation film<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital works<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Participants present one film, picture, digital work.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cinema, animation, digital works will be presented to the jury during the competition.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Works will be arranged in an exhibition at the Gala Concert.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CRITERIA OF EVALUATION<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Composition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Picturesque style<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Originality \/ depth of disclosure of the topic, cognitive, cultural component.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Emotional impact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directing and cinematography (complexity of shooting, technical&nbsp; quality, art of installation).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Musical accompaniment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Work of screenwriters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CIRCUS ART COMPETITION SECTION<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acrobatics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Juggling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Illusion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An original genre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clowning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rubber<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equilibrium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gymnastics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show program and others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CRITERIA OF EVALUATION<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Directing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Originality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complexity of the trick, technique of execution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artistry, stage culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PRIZE FUND<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GRAND PRIX &#8211; 1000 euro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SPECIAL PRIZE &nbsp;WORTH 2000 EURO FREE RESIDENCE OF IFA &#8220;MORNING STAR&#8221; 2024!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diplomas for all the participants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3th place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Award for best choreography and production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scholarships and material awards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hats, T-shirts, pens or festival bags.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concerts and performances on open stages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workshops with leading experts!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AND MUCH NICE SURPRISES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CLASSIFICATION<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The ranking is done with a point system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The maximum score for one criterion is <strong>10<\/strong>. Total maximum score is <strong>40<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>First place<\/td><td><strong>37- 40 points<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Second place<\/td><td><strong>31 &#8211; 36 points<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Third place<\/td><td><strong>26 &#8211; 30 points<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The judging is closed (in the program and in the jury protocols only the start number and the name are indicated).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>* 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GENERAL CONDITIONS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>The organizers have the rights of recording and broadcasting the performances from the festival.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td>The group leaders take responsibility about accidents and injuries of their performers.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td>The expenses for the stay period to the groups and the accompanying people with them (travel expenses, daily expenses) are for their own expense.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.<\/td><td>The expenses for prizes, technical, stage and medical services are responsibility of the organizers.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.<\/td><td>The group leaders are been kept responsible for the behavior of their groups during the event, paying the damage caused in the hotels.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6.<\/td><td>The participants are responsible for their costumes, properties and personal things.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7.<\/td><td>The duration of solo, duo, trio\/ dance section\/ performances must not be up to 2 minutes.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8.<\/td><td>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!<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9.<\/td><td>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.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10.<\/td><td>The organizers reserve the right, if necessary, to change the program.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11.<\/td><td>The decision of the jury for the final ranking of the teams is not subject to comment.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12.<\/td><td>By submitting the application, you acknowledge and agree with the terms of the festival.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13.<\/td><td>The manner of conducting and the jury are reserved and subject to copyright.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14.<\/td><td>Deposit \/ hotel deposit and festival fee \/, if you decide to cancel your participation, are not refundable.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15.<\/td><td>The accommodation in hotels is only through the organizers and only when you submit your request.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16.<\/td><td>Short-term accommodation is possible upon request.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17.<\/td><td>Transfer:- prices on request.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GENERAL CONDITIONS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For participation in the festival the music has to be sent to e-mail<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E-MAIL: festival_utrinnazvezda@abv.bg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The music file should be named as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Dance style<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>CB<\/strong><\/td><td>Classical Ballet, Neoclassic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>TD<\/strong><\/td><td>Typical dances, ethnic show, beli-dance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MS<\/strong><\/td><td>Cheerleaders<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MDK<\/strong><\/td><td> Jazz \/ Contemporary<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DS<\/strong><\/td><td>Dance show<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>O<\/strong><\/td><td>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SD<\/strong><\/td><td>Sports and social dancing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>HH<\/strong><\/td><td>Hip Hop \/ Street dance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>AD<\/strong><\/td><td>Acrodence and rhythmic gymnastics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>FD<\/strong><\/td><td>Folk dances<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Age category: <strong>I<\/strong>,<strong> II<\/strong>,<strong> III<\/strong>, <strong>IV<\/strong>, <strong>V<\/strong>, <strong>VI<\/strong>, <strong>VII<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Participation format:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S<\/strong><\/td><td>solo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DT<\/strong><\/td><td>duet \/ trio<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SG<\/strong><\/td><td>small group<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>F<\/strong><\/td><td>formation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>P<\/strong><\/td><td>products<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Artist name \/ team<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. 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Does not include: non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prices are net, preferential only for the participants of the camp with VAT and tourist tax included!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a group of more than 15 people &#8211; 1 leader stays for free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Final reservation submission period &#8211; 15 days prior to arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT<\/strong>: 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&nbsp;* 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.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&nbsp;* The advance payment is non-refundable.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHERE TO SEND YOUR 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