The 16th Seoul International Dance
Competition 2019
Ballet · Contemporary Dance · Ethnic Dance · Choreography
Table of Contents
◎ Schedule······················································································1
◎ Age Requirements············································································3
◎ Scholarships·································································4
◎ Awards·······················································································5
◎ Programs··············································································8
- Ballet················································································ ··········8
- Contemporary Dance····················································································12
- Ethnic Dance·························································································13
- Choreography···································································································15
◎ Regulations·······················································································17
◎ Application···················································································19
* List of Competitions·················································Attachment
▶ Schedule
◎ Preliminaries (Applicable to Local and International participants)
Preliminaries
Date Event Location
For International via Email 25th Apr (Thu) – 25th May (Sat) Registration for Preliminaries participants For Local via Email, in- participants person, or mail
Preliminaries for International 30th May (Thu) participants: Video screening and Results
Orientation, Preliminaries for Local Mapo Art Center 5th Jun (Wed) – 9th Jun (Sun) participants and Results (ArtHall Mac)
◎ Finals (Semi-Finals, Finals) Semi-Finals & Finals
Date Event Location
For 3rd Jun (Mon) – 28th Jun (Fri) International via Email Registration for Semi-Finals participants For Local via Email, in- 10th Jun (Mon) – 28th Jun (Fri) participants person, or mail Opening Speech th th 19 July (Fri) – 20 July (Sat) Contemporary Dance Semi- Finals & Finals
Ballet Semi-Finals & Finals 21st July (Sun) – 22nd July (Mon) Choreography Finals Mapo Art Center 23rd July (Tue) – 24th July Ethnic Dance Semi-Finals & Finals (ArtHall Mac)
(Wed)25th July (Thu) Closing Ceremony & Awards
26th July (Fri) Contemporary Dance, Ballet & Ethnic Dance Festival 27th July (Sat) World Gala
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※ The above schedules are subject to change. ※The results of competition will be announced on our website. ※ Official orientation date for Semi-finals & Finals will be announced on our website at a later time. ※ All participants must attend the orientation. ｜Hosted by｜Seoul International Cultural Foundation ｜Sponsored by｜Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Arts Council Korea CID-UNESCO, ITI | Partners | Gwangju City Ballet Company, Universal Ballet Company, The World Ethnic Dance Institute,
◎ Age Requirements
Purpose Seoul International Dance Competition seeks to not only discover young and talented artists, but also to help develop their craft by giving them opportunities to compete in an international stage. Through this competition, it is our hope that the artists can collaborate as colleagues and contribute something meaningful to our common interest. Furthermore, we at SIDC hope to lead dance communities in Korea at the forefront of their development and wish to be the epicenter of Asian culture and dance awareness around the globe.
A. Ballet · Prejunior Ⅰ(Solo) Age 11 to 12 · Prejunior Ⅱ(Solo) Age 13 to 14 · Junior (Solo) Age 15 to 18 · Senior (Solo & Couple) Age 19 to 26
B. Contemporary Dance · Prejunior Ⅱ (Solo) Age 13 to 14 · Junior (Solo) Age 15 to 18 · Senior (Solo & Couple) Age 19 to 28
C. Ethnic Dance · Prejunior Ⅰ(Solo) Age 11 to 12 · Prejunior Ⅱ(Solo) Age 13 to 14 · Junior (Solo) Age 15 to 18 · Senior (Solo & Couple) Age 19 to 35
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D. Choreography · Young Choreographers Age 20 to 29 · Professional Choreographers Age over 30
Age Requirement Clarifications - Age 11 to 12 : July 19, 2006 ~ July 18, 2008 - Age 13 to 14 : July 19, 2004 ~ July 18, 2006 - Age 15 to 18 : July 19, 2000 ~ July 18, 2004 - Age 19 to 26 : July 19, 1992 ~ July 18, 2000 - Age 19 to 28 : July 19, 1990 ~ July 18, 2000 - Age 19 to 35 : July 19, 1983 ~ July 18, 2000
◎ Scholarships
Exceptional participants will be offered unique scholarship opportunities including a chance to study abroad at prominent dance institutions around the world, including France, United Kingdom, and China etc.
Scholarship Opportunities
Ballet · Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris
Contemporary Dance · Trinity Laban Conservatoire Music & Dance
Ethnic Dance · Beijing Normal University Chinese Government Scholarship *The above list of organizations/institutions and the terms of the scholarship are subject to change.
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▶ Awards
Grand Prix Trophy, Certificate of Award, and Prize (USD 10,000)
Ballet 1st Trophy, Certificate of award Male 2nd Certificate of award 3rd Certificate of award Prejunior Ⅰ 1st Trophy, Certificate of award Female 2nd Certificate of award 3rd Certificate of award 1st Trophy, Certificate of award Male 2nd Certificate of award 3rd Certificate of award Prejunior II 1st Trophy, Certificate of award Female 2nd Certificate of award 3rd Certificate of award 1st Certificate of award, USD 500 Male 2nd Certificate of award, USD 300 3rd Certificate of award, USD 200 Junior 1st Certificate of award, USD 500 Female 2nd Certificate of award, USD 300 3rd Certificate of award, USD 200 1st Certificate of award, USD 3,000 Male 2nd Certificate of award, USD 2,000 3rd Certificate of award, USD 1,000 Senior 1st Certificate of award, USD 3,000 Female 2nd Certificate of award, USD 2,000 3rd Certificate of award, USD 1,000
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Contemporary Dance 1st Trophy, Certificate of award Male 2nd Certificate of award 3rd Certificate of award Prejunior II 1st Trophy, Certificate of award Female 2nd Certificate of award 3rd Certificate of award 1st Certificate of award, USD 500 Male 2nd Certificate of award, USD 300 3rd Certificate of award, USD 200 Junior 1st Certificate of award, USD 500 Female 2nd Certificate of award, USD 300 3rd Certificate of award, USD 200 1st Certificate of award, USD 3,000 Male 2nd Certificate of award, USD 2,000 3rd Certificate of award, USD 1,000 Senior 1st Certificate of award, USD 3,000 Female 2nd Certificate of award, USD 2,000 3rd Certificate of award, USD 1,000
Ethnic Dance 1st Trophy, Certificate of award Prejunior Ⅰ M/F 2nd Certificate of award (Creative) 3rd Certificate of award 1st Trophy, Certificate of award Prejunior II M/F 2nd Certificate of award (Creative) 3rd Certificate of award 1st Certificate of award, USD 500 Junior Creative/Traditional M/F 2nd Certificate of award, USD 300 (Separately) 3rd Certificate of award, USD 200 1st Certificate of award, USD 3,000 Male 2nd Certificate of award, USD 2,000 Senior 3rd Certificate of award, USD 1,000 Creative/Traditional (Separately) 1st Certificate of award, USD 3,000 Female 2nd Certificate of award, USD 2,000 3rd Certificate of award, USD 1,000
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Choreography Certificate of award Gold Prize & USD 500
Award for Certificate of award Silver Prize Young Choreographers & USD 300 Certificate of award Bronze Prize & USD 200
Certificate of award Gold Prize & USD 1,000 Award for Certificate of award Silver Prize Professional Choreographers & USD 500 Certificate of award Bronze Prize & USD 300
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▶ Programs
A. Ballet * Participants may wear appropriate dress and make-up during preliminaries, Semi-Finals, and Finals.
Preliminaries (Video Screening for International participants) 1. PrejuniorⅠ (Solo) One Solo Variation
2. Prejunior Ⅱ (Solo) One Solo Variation 3. Junior (Solo) Two Solo Variations 4. Senior (Solo) Two Solo Variations 5. Senior (Couple) One Pas de Deux
Semi-Finals 1. Prejunior I (Solo) One Solo Variation (the same one from Preliminaries) 2. Prejunior II (Solo) One Solo Variation (the same one from Preliminaries) 3. Junior (Solo) Two Solo Variations (the same ones from Preliminaries) 4. Senior (Solo) Two Solo Variations (the same ones from Preliminaries) 5. Senior (Couple) One Pas de Deux (the same one from Preliminaries)
Finals 1. Pre-junior I (Solo) One Solo Variation (the same one from Semi-Finals) 2. Pre-junior II (Solo) One Solo Variation (the same one from Preliminaries) PLUS a second Solo Variation (a different one from Preliminaries) 3. Junior (Solo) One Solo Variation (pick one from the two performed during Semi- Finals), a second Solo Variation (different from the ones from Semi- Finals), and one Free Contemporary (2-3 minutes) 4. Senior (Solo) One Solo Variation (pick one from the two performed during Semi- Finals), a second Solo Variation (different from the ones from Semi- Finals), and one Free Contemporary (2-3 minutes) 5. Senior (Couple) One Solo Variation (from Pas de Deux performed during Semi- Finals), a second Solo Variation (different from the ones from Semi- Finals), and one Free Contemporary (2-3 minutes)
*Senior (Couple) participants are each required to perform their Senior (Solo) program if selected to compete in the Finals.
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▶ Mandatory Classical Ballet Repertories
Ballet Repertories Choreographers Remark
Variation of Giselle, J. Coralli Peasant Pas de Deux and variation from 1 Giselle J. Perrot Act I, M. Petipa Pas de Deux and Variation from Act II Pas d'Esclave and Variations, Odalisque 2 Le Corsaire M. Petipa Variations, Jardin Anime, Act III Pas de Deux and Variations
3 The Flames of Paris V. Vainonen Pas de Deux and Variations
4 Grand pas Classique V. Gsovsky Pas de Deux and Variations
A. St. Leon 5 Coppelia M.Petipa Pas de Deux and all Variations A.Gorsky
6 Harlequinade M. Petipa Pas de Deux and Variations
7 Fairy Doll N. Legat Variations
8 The Tallisman M. Petipa Pas de Deux and Variations
9 Raymonda M. Petipa All Variations
The Flower Festival 10 A. Bournoville Pas de Deux and all Variations in Genzano
F. Ashton 11 La Fille Mal Garde Pas de Deux and all Variations A. Gorsky
12 La Sylphide A. Bournoville Pas de Deux and all Variations
13 Don Quixote M. Petipa) Gorsky Pas de Deux and all Variations
Three Shade Variations, Act III; Gamzatti Variation, M. Petipa Pas de Deux and Variations, Bronze Idol, 14 La Bayadere V. Chabukiani Nikia Pas de Deux (Please note: Nikia Variation is not accepted for competition, unless under 2:30 minutes.)
15 Paquita M.Petipa Pas de Deux and all Variations
16 Napoli A. Bournoville Pas de Deux and Variations
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C. Pugni M. Petipa 17 La Esmeralda Pas de Deux and Variations A. Vaganova Beriozoff
18 Satanella M. Petipa Pas de Deux and Variations
M. Petipa 19 Pharaoh's Daughter All Variations P. Lacotte M. Petipa Pas de Trois and Variations, Odette's 20 Swan Lake L. Ivanov Variation, Act II Black Swan Pas de Deux Y. Grigorovich and Variations Vainonen 21 The Nutcracker Pas de Deux and Variations Y. Grigorovich
Variations of Fairies, Aurora Variations from Act I and Act II (under 2:30 minutes), Blue Bird Pas de Deux and Variations, M. Petipa 22 The Sleeping Beauty Wedding Pas de Deux and Variations. K. Sergeyev (Please note: Aurora Variation from Act I is not accepted for competition, unless under 2:30 minutes)
Les Sylphides 23 M. Fokine All Variations /Chopiniana
24 Laurencia V. Chabukiani Variations
25 The Cavalry Halt M. Petipa Pas de Deux and all Variations
26 Walpurgis Nacht L. Lavrovsky Pas de Deux and Variations
※ Rules of Engagement for All Ballet Participants 1. All ballet Solo participants must select repertoire(s) from the above list. 2. Choreographies should adhere to the original as closely as possible. 3. Both participants competing in the Couples category will be judged individually, and must each submit their own registration. 4. A participant who is competing in the Couples category may choose a non-participant as his/her partner. However, the participant may perform in the Couples category with his/her partner only up to the Semi-Finals. If this participant advances to the Finals, he/she will perform as Solo. 5. All Senior participants (Couple & Solo) who advance to the Finals will perform Senior Solo program.
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B. Contemporary Dance * Participants may wear appropriate dress and make-up during Preliminaries, Semi-Finals, and Finals.
Preliminaries (Video Screening) 1. Prejunior Ⅱ (Solo) One Performance (no more than 3 minutes) 2. Junior (Solo) One Performance (no more than 3 minutes) 3. Senior (Solo) One Performance (no more than 4 minutes) 4. Senior (Couple) One Performance (5~8 minutes) *There are no limitations on the theme or style of dance.
Semi-Finals 1. Prejunior Ⅱ (Solo) One Performance (no more than 3 minutes) 2. Junior (Solo) One Performance (no more than 3 minutes) / One Designated Performance 3. Senior (Solo) One Performance (no more than 4 minutes) / One Designated Performance 4. Senior (Couple) One Performance (5~8 minutes) / One Designated Performance
Finals 1. Prejunior Ⅱ(Solo) One Performance (no more than 3 minutes) 2. Junior (Solo) One Performance (no more than 3 minutes) 3. Senior (Solo) One Performance (no more than 4 minutes) 4. Senior (Couple) One Performance (5~8 minutes)
※ Rules of Engagement for All Contemporary Dance Participants 1. Participants can change their Performance and music between Preliminaries and Semi- Finals ONLY. Changes between Semi-Finals and Finals will not be accepted. All change requests must be submitted during Semi-Finals registration period. Any change requests submitted after Semi-Finals registration period will not be accepted. 2. Participants competing in Couples category (both opposite and same gender couples) will choose one person to perform the Designated Performance. 3. When registering to compete in the Couples category, the participants must indicate one gender on the registration form (if the couple is comprised of opposite gender). Both participants will be judged as one entity, along with the participants of the gender that they chose. (e.g. Couple A has a male and a female participant, and chose Female on their registration form; Couple A will be judged along with Female Solo participants). 4. Gender indication for the purposes of ranking and competition (for opposite gender couples) can be changed during Semi-Finals registration period ONLY. Any change requests submitted after the Semi-Finals registration period are not accepted. (I.e. Opposite gender couple indicated as Female during Preliminaries who advance to Semi- Finals can change to Male during Semi-Finals registration period).
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5. Requests for changes in partners when competing in the Couples category are accepted during Semi-Finals registration period ONLY (I.e. Couple A is comprised of participants B and C. Couple A advance to Semi-Finals but participant B gets injured during practice. Participant C may submit request for change in partner during Semi-Finals registration period ONLY. If Participant C submits request after the registration deadline, participant C will not be able to advance to Semi-Finals). 6. When a Couple wins an award, both names will be recognized. However, their prize will be the same as Solo winners. 7. Registration fee for participants entering as Couples will be the same as a single participant. However, both participants will each submit their own registration forms. Both will clearly indicate their partner’s information on the registration form.
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C. Ethnic Dance *Participants may wear appropriate dress and make-up during Preliminaries, Semi-Finals, and Finals. * Classic dances should seek to ensure continued succession of their respective ethnic heritage across generations, and the new compositions must follow this principle, while at the same time, incorporate traditional values.
Preliminaries (Video Screening for International participants)
- Traditional Ethnic Dance 1. Junior (Solo) One Performance (no more than 4 minutes) *In case of Seungmu with drum, no more than 7 minutes 2. Senior (Solo & Couple) One Performance (no more than 4 minutes) *In case of Seungmu with drum, no more than 7 minutes
- Creative Ethnic Dance 1. Prejunior Ⅰ(Solo) One Performance (3-5 minutes)
2. Prejunior Ⅱ(Solo) One Performance (3-5 minutes) 3. Junior (Solo) One Performance (3-5 minutes) 4. Senior (Solo & Couple) One Performance (3-5 minutes)
Semi-finals
- Traditional Ethnic Dance 1. Junior (Solo) One Performance (the same one from Preliminaries) 2. Senior (Solo & Couple) One Performance (the same one from Preliminaries)
- Creative Ethnic Dance 1. Prejunior Ⅰ(Solo) One Performance (3-5 minutes)
2. Prejunior Ⅱ(Solo) One Performance (3-5 minutes), the same one from Preliminaries 3. Junior (Solo) One Performance (3-5 minutes), the same one from Preliminaries 4. Senior (Solo & Couple) One Performance (3-5 minutes), the same one from Preliminaries Finals
- Traditional Ethnic Dance
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1. Junior (Solo) One Performance (the same one from Semi-Finals) 2. Senior (Solo & Couple) One Performance (the same one from Semi-Finals)
- Creative Ethnic Dance 1. Prejunior Ⅰ(Solo) One Performance (the same one from Semi-Finals)
2. Prejunior Ⅱ(Solo) One Performance (the same one from Semi-Finals) 3. Junior (Solo) One Performance (the same one from Semi-Finals) 4. Senior (Solo & Couple) One Performance (the same one from Semi-Finals)
*List of Traditional Ethnic Dances · Participants for Ethnic Dance category must choose from the following list of ethnic dances: Salpuri choom / Taepyeongmu / Seungmu / Hallyangmu / A dance designated as Korea‘s Major Intangible Cultural Property or Municipally-Designated Intagible Property / A solo dance from one of Korean Court Dances / A solo dance from Myeongjackmu (Masterpiece), designated by the Dance Association of Korea / North Korean Dance / Ethnic dance of any other cultures around the globe
※ Rules of Engagement for Ethnic Dance Participants 1. Ethnic dance participants must choose either the Traditional Ethnic Dance or the Creative Ethnic Dance category on their registration form. 2. Creative Ethnic Dances must reflect characteristics of and clearly identify with its country/culture of origin. 3. Participants for Creative Ethnic Dance can change their Performance and music between Preliminaries and Semi-Finals ONLY. Changes between Semi-Finals and Finals will not be accepted. All change requests must be submitted during Semi-Finals registration period. Any change requests submitted after Semi-Finals registration period will not be accepted. 4. For participants performing Seungmu, which requires drum, the participant must supply his/her own, and can only move it during specific window of time. 5. When registering to compete in the Couples category, the participants must indicate one gender on the registration form (if the couple is comprised of opposite gender). Both participants will be judged as one entity, along with the participants of the gender that they chose. (e.g. Couple A has a male and a female participant, and chose Female on their registration form; Couple A will be judged along with Female Solo participants). 6. Gender indication for the purposes of ranking and competition (for opposite gender couples) can be changed during Semi-Finals registration period ONLY. Any change requests submitted after the Semi-Finals registration period are not accepted. (I.e. opposite gender couple indicated as Female during Preliminaries who advance to Semi- Finals can change to Male during Semi-Finals registration period). 7. When a Couple wins an award, both names will be recognized. However, their prize will
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be the same as Solo winners. 8. Registration fee for participants entering as Couples will be the same as a single participant. However, both participants will each submit their own registration forms. Both will clearly indicate their partner’s information on the registration form.
D. Choreography
Awards for Choreography Award Types Age Requirement Young Choreographer Age 20 - 29 Award Professional Choreographer Age 30 and Over Award
1. Seoul International Dance Competition has built a credible track record of producing numerous highly qualified dancers partly due to its growing list of high caliber participants all around the world. The other part of the formula to its continued success is the competition's innovative spirit and its dedication to be true to its mission and goals. In this effort, the competition is proud to announce its latest addition of a new competition category, called Choreography 2. Creativity and Artistic Value will be primary areas of focus when evaluating Choreography pieces in the competition. 3. Both Award Types will have the First, Second and Third Prize awards. Both the choreographer and the performers will be recognized should they win an award. 4. Participants in Choreography category may perform in his/her own Choreography piece. 5. The First Prize winner will have the opportunity to showcase his/her piece during the Ethnic Dance/Ballet/Contemporary Festival at the end of the competition.
Preliminaries (Video screening for International participants)
- Young Choreographer Solo One Performance (no more than 5 minutes) Group (two or more people) One Performance (no more than 8 minutes)
- Professional Choreographer Solo One Performance (no more than 5 minutes) Group (two or more people) One Performance (no more than 8 minutes)
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Finals
- Young Choreographer Solo One Performance (no more than 5 minutes) Group (2 or more people) One Performance (no more than 5 minutes)
- Professional Choreographer Solo One Performance (no more than 5 minutes) Group (two or more people) One Performance (no more than 8 minutes)
※ Rules of Engagement for Choreography Participants 1. Participants must choose the appropriate category based on their age. 2. Once the participant advances beyond the Preliminaries, he/she may not change the choreography piece. However, the participant can improve upon the original work and make necessary adjustments. 3. Co-choreographed pieces may not be submitted (i.e. no more than 1 choreographer per each submitted choreography). 4. One choreographer can submit only one choreography piece. 5. If the participant performs in his/her own submitted choreography piece, he/she may not use the same performance to compete in different genres (i.e. Contemporary, Ethnic Dance, etc).
*Important Notice to All Participants
1. The members of the Jury panel reserve the right to not choose a winner in each genre. 2. The members of the Jury panel reserve the right to present Special Awards to those who are merited. 3. In the case that two winners are named for an award, the person with the lower numerical ranking will not receive the award. ex) If there are two 1st place winners, 2nd place prize will be omitted and one of the two will receive the 3rd place prize. 4. Participants who advance to the Finals will receive a Finalist Certificate.
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▶ Regulations
◎ Video Screening Requirements 1. Excerpts from live performances are not acceptable. 2. Practice clothes must be worn, not costumes (except for Ethnic Dance participants, who may wear costumes). 3. Camera should be placed sufficiently away (but not too close) to ensure full body is visible in the screen throughout the performance.
◎ Costume & Make-up 1. All materials needed for the competition including, but not limited to: costumes, shoes, make-up, and small props are to be prepared and transported by the participants during the competition. 2. Participants must wear designated costume and make-up (which are to be prepared by the participants) when performing the Designated Performances. 3. Nude performances are strictly prohibited.
◎ Music & Stage lighting 1. All participants must submit their own music during the registration period. 2. If submitting via CD, participants must clearly indicate the following in the front of their CD case(s): participating category (e.g. Prejunior, Junior, Senior, Solo/Couple, etc.), genre (e.g. Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Ethnic Dance, etc.), name of participant, title of work, and name of the choreographer. All participants must submit one CD per performance. 3. Digital files of the music are also accepted (i.e. USB devices). 4. Once the music is submitted, the CD(s) and/or USB device(s) will not be returned. The participants must ensure that they can readily access their music for practicing. 5. Live music during the performances is prohibited. 6. Participants must perform only under the lighting conditions provided by the Competition (basic white lighting with no spotlights). Special lighting effects and other lighting conditions are prohibited. 7. Only the music(s) provided by the Competition can be played during the Designated Performances.
◎ Stage Materials 1. The participants may use small props if necessary during their performances. 2. The props must be transportable by the participants themselves, and must not interfere with the performance of other participants, except for certain Ethnic Dances (ask the
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executive staff for questions regarding the exceptions). Examples of forbidden materials for use as props include, but are not limited to: any kind of powder, liquid, and/or flammable substances).
◎ Jury Panel 1. The members of the Jury panel will be dance professionals from around the world who are appointed by the Competition’s Executive Committee. 2. Decisions made by the members of the Jury panel are final and will not be overturned. 3. The members of the Jury panel reserve the right to adjust the running times of performances and intermissions, etc. to ensure the Competition stays on schedule.
◎ Copyrights 1. The Competition retains copyrights to the following that occur during the Competition and during Gala performances: a) Video tapes, voice and/or written records, and photographs of the event that occur during the Competition and during Gala performances. b) Rights to publish, copy, broadcast, sell, and exhibit contents of the event. 2. Participants may not demand monetary compensation for the contents of the copyrights stated above. 3. If participants use choreographies, music, or costumes that require the permission of the original author, they must receive permission from the author prior to the competition. The participant must submit proof of the permission from the original author to the Competition Secretariat during the initial registration period. 4. Seoul International Cultural Foundation (SICF) is not responsible for any litigations and/or legal matters that may arise from using unauthorized pieces of work.
◎ Accommodations and Expenses 1. The Competition will provide room accommodations and meals only for international participants who compete in the Semi-Finals and Finals. Those who do not advance beyond Semi-Finals, but choose to stay throughout the competition, must do so at their own expense (room, meals, etc). 2. Local participants and Korean participants living abroad (Korean passports) will be responsible for their own room and meal expenses. 3. Contact the executive staff at SIDC for information on hotel reservations.
◎ Photo shoots & Interviews 1. Participants must agree to photo shoots and/or interviews arranged by the Competition if requested. 19
2. Local media sometimes request interviews directly to the participants. However, unless the media coverage (e.g. interview requests, etc) was approved by the Competition beforehand, any direct correspondence with the media is prohibited. The participant must acquire consent from the Competition’s Executive Committee.
◎ Orientation 1. Those who advance to Semi-Finals, and subsequently to Finals must attend the orientation. 2. The date, time, and place for Semi-Finals and Finals orientations will be announced by the Executive staff during the competition.
◎ Insurance 1. The Competition is not responsible for any accidents, personal injuries, and/or damage/loss of personal properties that may occur during the Competition, including during travel to and from Seoul. 2. It is highly recommended that the participants acquire their personal protection and liability insurance to ensure coverage.
◎ Miscellaneous 1. The order of the performance for Semi-Finals is determined by drawing numbers during the orientation. The order of performance for Finals will be the same as Semi-Finals (minus those that do not advance to the Finals). 2. For participants in Ballet Pre-junior I and II, the order of performance will be from the youngest to the oldest in age. 3. All performances are open to the public (except for Preliminaries of International participants). 4. Large props that need to be pre-set on the performance stage are prohibited. 5. Participants will be responsible for any additional fees including, but not limited to: personal taxes, and wire transfer fees incurred from receiving prizes.
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▶ Application
Preliminaries (applicable to International participants) · Participants must prepare the list below and submit them via email to: [email protected] . All application materials must be received by this office between 25th Apr (Thu) and 25th May 2019 (Sat) by 03:00PM local time (Seoul, Republic of Korea). · Application fee is 200 USD (excluding international transfer fees, daily exchange rates, etc) due at the time of application submission. · Required Documents
1. Application Form – downloaded from www.sicf.or.kr (choose English version) 2. Resume and Performance Works List 3. Signed and dated Agreement to Provide and Use of Personal Information form (Part of the application form) 4. Copies of Award Certificates and/or Finalist Certificates from previous Competitions, if you have any. Refer to the List of Competitions found at the end of this pamphlet for qualifying competitions for exemptions. 5. Copies of proof of permission and/or copies of official documents if using any copyrighted pieces of work (e.g. music, etc). 6. Scanned copies of recent photo (no more than one year old) – photo must be 3.5cmx4.5cm in size). 7. Digital file(s) of the performance(s). 8. Scanned copy of unexpired passport. 9. Scanned copy of Application fee receipt.
Semi-Finals & Finals (applicable to International participants) · Participants must prepare the list below and submit them via email to: [email protected] · All application materials must be received by this office between 3rd Jun (Mon) and 28th Jun 2019 (Fri) by 06:00PM local time (Seoul, Republic of Korea). · Required Documents 1. Application Form – downloaded from www.sicf.or.kr (choose English version) 2. Performances Works List 3. Copies of proof of permission and/or copies of official documents if using any copyrighted pieces of work (e.g. music, etc) 4. Copy(ies) of CD with appropriate labels or digital files of the music via USB devices (see under “Music” in Regulations).
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Address Seoul International Dance Competition Secretariat 201, Myeongdal-ro 3, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 06714
Method of Payment Bank Name Kookmin Bank Bank Account # 385001-04-000537 Bank Account Holder Seoul International Cultural Foundation Bank Account Address 30-1,Teheran-Ro 16-Gil, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea SWIFT Code CZNBKRSE
SIDC Contact Number TEL: +82-2-588-7570 FAX: +82-2-588-7578 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sicf.or.kr
※ Final Notice to All Participants 1. Application fee is refundable during the registration period only. All documents and application fee will be non-returnable and non-refundable, respectively past the registration deadline. 2. If any part(s) of the submitted documents are falsely indicated or if any discrepancies are noted, all affiliated parties (including the participant) will be disqualified from the competition and awards, if given, will be withdrawn, including the prize money.
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(Attachment)
List of Competitions
•Participants may be considered for exemptions if they received awards in any of the competitions listed below. Only the awards received during the most recent competition and/or those received as close to the start date of SIDC (July 19th, 2019) as possible will be considered.
•Contact SIDC for any questions or concerns.
1. 1st Place in any genre from below list of dance competitions in Republic of Korea / 1st Place in any genre from any dance competitions in Republic of Korea.
◇ By recommendations from the Korea Dance Association Competition.
- National Dance Contest for Emerging Dancer 2018.09
- National Dance Competition for Elementary, middle and high school student 2019.05
➤ Awards received in competitions held locally and/or by regional branches are not valid.
◇ Korea Ballet Association Competition 2019.05
◇ Contemporary Dance Association of Korea Competition 2018.07
◇ Dong-A Dance Competition 2019.05
◇ International Scholarship Korea Ballet Competition (Grand Prix, 1st Place, and Gold Prize recipients may be exempt)
➤ Any Ballet competitions in Republic of Korea: Classics only.
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2. International dance competitions: 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in any genres.
◇ Seoul International Dance Competition 2018.07
◇ Korea International Ballet Competition 2018.07
◇ Korea International Contemporary Dance Competition 2018.07
◇ USA International Ballet Competition 2018.06
◇ (United States)Youth America Grand Prix 2019.04
◇ (Russia) Competition Arabesque 2019.04
◇ (Bulgaria) International Ballet Competition-Varna 2018.07
◇ (Switzerland) Prix de Lausanne 2019.02
◇ (Finland) Helsinki International Ballet Competition 2019.05
◇ (Hungary) Rudolf Nureyev International Ballet Competition 2019.03
◇ (China) Beijing International Ballet & Choreography Competition 2018.07
◇ (Japan) Fukuoka International Dance Competition 2018.08
◇ (United States) Valentina Kozlova International Ballet Competition (VKIBC) 2019. 03
* Awards from competitions not listed above will not be considered.
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SICF
Seoul International Cultural Foundation
All correspondences to the competition should be forwarded to Seoul International Dance Competition Secretariat 201, Myeongdal-ro3, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 06714 Tel: 02-588-7570｜Fax: 02-588-7578｜E-mail: [email protected]｜http://www.sicf.or.kr
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