International festival ”Happy Planet”

Terms and conditions of the festival:

• Groups, ensembles, individuals, solo, trio and quartet can participate in the festival.
• The festival consists of 2 parts: competitive and non-competitive.
• The Participants can take part in both if they want.

Festival sections:

1. Choreography – folk, modern, Latin, classic
2. Song – folk, estrad, classic
3. Painting
4. Musical instruments

Age groups:

• A group: 8-12 years old
• B group: 13-15 years old
• C group: 16 years and older

Jury:

The professional jury for assessing the participants is invited from different countries.

Evaluation criteria:

1. The technique of performance
2. The art of performance and (theatrical) scenic mastery
3. The costumes, used during the performance
4. The singularity and originality of composition

Program:

• The festival starts with a parade of participants with national costumes and a flag.
• During the parade every group should present 1 national dance for 2-3 minutes.
• The parade continues to the square of Tsaghkadzor, where the concert will be held.
• On the first day, the groups should present 1 dance, which should have 5 minutes.
• On the second (competitive) day the groups should present 2 dances, each of them with duration 5 minutes, every dance with its costume.
• On the third day, the awarding of prizes and Gala concert will be held, the participants should present 1 composition.
• They should compete in Grand Prix.
• The festival has 2 Grand Prix, one for ages 8-15 years old and the other for 16 years and older.
• Exchange of national dances – the participants should teaching others 1 national dance.
• The leaders and participants will have a master class by the members of the jury.
• They will get an international certificate.

Awards:

• The participants will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.
• The best groups will be awarded in different nominations:
• The best dancing technique
• The best dancing ensemble,
• The best scenic mastery,
• The best performance
• The best music
• The best costume
• The sympathy of spectators