INTERNATIONAL BERUSSA BALLET & CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPETITION 2024 EDITION

26-28 JANUARY 2024

MERİNOS ATATÜRK KONGRE KÜLTÜR MERKEZİ

BURSA-TURKIYE

Young dancers from all around the world,you are invited to register for the 3rd edition of our Ballet & Contemporary Dance Competition. Registration is between September 15,2023 - December 20,2023

We are looking forward to see you in Bursa for our third edition which we believe, is going to take its place in the world of ballet and contemporary dance art.

About Us :

Di Art is a Turkey-based international organization established to guide and support young and talented dancers and contribute to their development.

Team:

Artistic Director: Ewa DİYAROĞLU

Vice Director:  Duygu ÇETİN

Organisation: Can DİYAROĞLU / Cem DİYAROĞLU 

Public Relations Consultant: Doğanay DİYAROĞLU /  Gizem VANÇİN

BBCC 2024 RULES AND REGULATİONS

BBCC  welcomes students and dancers of all nationalities with ages between 7 and 24 years old.

ONLİNE REGİSTRATİON

Participants should register on FestIS Dance website and transfer the competition fee to our bank account.

The online registration will be open between September 15,2023 and December 20,2023.

By subscribing to the BBCC competition, all participants considered as they accepted the official rules and regulations of the BBCC. 

MUSİC

Participants should supply the music for their performances on separate Mp3 files with good quality of sound. (min 320 KBPS)

Each music file has to contain the following information.

• Name of participant or name of school (for groups)

• Age group category

• Level of education : Professional / semi professional 

• Solo/Duo/Group Category

• For classical variation : Title,composer name,teacher name 

• For contemporary dance : Title of piece,composer name,choreographer name 

• Running time 

Example for Solo : Ayşe Çelik-Juniors-Professional-Solo-Coppelia Variation-Leo Delibes-Fatma Soykan-2min15

Example for Duo or Group : Ballet School Name-Seniors -Semi professional-Group-Contemporary Dance -Looking for the Stars-Yann Tiersen-Angelina Gavrilova-4min30

VİDEO

Video pre-selection

Video pre-selection is not required for participant who received dance training in official institutions connected to  Ministry of National Education(MEB) and Council of Higher Education(YÖK).

Video pre-selection is not required for foreign participants who receive their dance training at professional ballet schools.

For participant who receive training in institutions that are not affiliated with those, should send their video files to diartorganisation@gmail.com 

• Participants should supply the video for their performances on separate Mp4 files with high resolution.

• All video files should be sended by wetransfer to diartorganisation@gmail.com

• Each video file has to contain the following information.

• Name of participant

• Age group

• Professional or semi professional category 

• Solo/Duo/Group

• For classical variation : Title , composer name , teacher name 

• For contemporary dance and character dance : Title of piece , composer name , choreographer name 

• Running time

CATEGORY

Participants and their teachers have the right to decide which category they compete.(Professional or Semi Professional)

Professional Category / Semi Professional Category

• Classical / Neo-Classical Variation Solo

• Contemporary Dance Solo

• Character Dance Solo

• Classical / Neo-Classical Variation Duo

• Contemporary Dance Duo

• Character Dance Duo

• Classical / Neo-Classical Variation Small Group (Up to 5 dancers)

• Contemporary Dance Small Group (Up to 5 dancers)

• Character Dance Small Group (Up to 5 dancers)

• Classical / Neo-Classical Variation Big Group (More than 5 dancers)

• Contemporary Dance Big Group (More than 5 dancers)

• Character Dance Big Group (More than 5 dancers)

IMPORTANT

Please check our Q-A list for meaning of professional , semi professional, classical and contemporary dance,neo-classical and modern dance.

AGE CATEGORY

The registration in each category is determined by the age of each participant in 2024.

• Minis: 7-9 years old

• Kids: 10-12 years old

• Juniors: 13-15 years old

• Seniors: 16-18 years old

• Adults : 19 years old and 19+

The age category for classical / contemporary duo and group is defined by the age of the eldest participant of the group.

Please be sure that all information is correctly submitted on the registration form.Inaccurate info can be the reason for disqualification. 

REPERTORY CHOİCE

The choice of classical and contemporary pieces belongs to participants or their teachers.

We recommend choosing variation or choreography according to the age of each participant. 

Every participant welcome to compete in :

• Only Classical Repertory

• Only Neo-Classical Dance

• Only Contemporary Dance pieces

• Only Character Dance Choreographies

• Every participant has right to choose more than one category with a maximum of two performance in each category.

Dancers can perform in 6 choreographies on total.

All participants are responsible for music copyrights.

Participants compete in one round only.

IMPORTANT

You can find some examples of classical variations on our Q-A list.Participants are free to choose any classical ballet variations according to their age and education level.

Kids and minis category participants  are not allowed to use point shoes and are free to perform choreographies created by their teachers and choreographers.

TİME LİMİTS

• Solo classical variations / Neo-classical / Contemporary /Character Dance : Max 2.30 minute

• Duo classical / Neo-classical / Contemporary / Character Dance : Max 3.30 minute

• Small group classical / Neo-classical / Contemporary / Character Dance Max 4.30 minute

• Big group classical / Neo-classical / Contemporary / Character Dance Max 5.30 minute

Please be sure that the length of pieces are not longer than allowed. Disobeying the rules can be a reason for disqualification.

FEES

Competition fee including classical and contemporary dance master classes for professionals and semi professionals categories.

Registration fee : 90 Euro 

Additionally;

• Solo classical / neo-classical / contemporary dance / character dance - 40 Euro

• Duo classical  / neo-classical / contemporary dance / character dance - 30 Euro - per dancer

• Small Group classical / neo-classical / contemporary dance / character dance-20 Euro - per dancer

• Big Group classical / neo-classical / contemporary dance / character dance - 10 Euro - per dancer

Registration will be approved by BBCC after the payment has been completed. 

Ballet schools that compete with 10 and more participants will receive special discounts.For more information please contact us. 

diArt Organisation has the right of keeping %50 of registration fee in case of cancellation.

Bank accounts : 

TR60 0003 2000 0000 0088 8412 38 Süleyman Diyaroğlu TEB (EURO) 

Swift Code TEBUTRIS363

TR30 0004 6006 0588 8000 1150 44 Süleyman Diyaroğlu AKBANK (TL) 

IMPORTANT

All participants has to cover their travel, accommodation and daily expenses for the whole duration of the competition. 

A copy or scan of the payment document should be sent to:  diartorganisation@gmail.com for registration.

SCORİNG REGULATİONS

The scoring system is based on 100 points and considers artistry, musicality , technical skills and potential of each participant or group.

The total score is the average of all judge scores and it’s not negotiable .The jury shall be entitled not to adjudge all the awards.

The results will be announced during the award ceremony on 28.01.24

MASTER CLASSES

All participants will be provided with classical and contemporary masterclasses.

The schedule of masterclasses will be announced to participants.

AWARDS

For all categories :

• 1.Prize - Certificate and Trophy/Medal

• 2.Prize - Certificate and Trophy/Medal

• 3.Prize -  Certificate and Trophy/Medal

• Reward for Outstanding School

• Reward for the Best Pedagog

• Reward for the Best Choreography  

• Reward for Young Choreographer (for young choreographers who performed their own choreography)

• Certificate for all participants.

All  participants have the chance to receive invitations or scholarships from national or international art institutions and also for all events by Di Art Organisation and more.

JURY PANEL (according to letter order)

Mehmet Balkan as Head of Jury Panel

Anna Grabka

Angelina Gavrilova

Sibel Sürel

Marek Rozycki

Murat Akaoğlu

Stefan Zeromski

Tadeusz Matacz

GALA

Award ceremony and gala of the International Berussa Ballet and Contemporary Dance Competition will be held on 28.01.24 at Merinos AKKM.

The event shall comprise all winners of the competition and special guest dancers. Gala tickets will be available soon. 

ACCOMMODATİON

Participants should arrange their accommodation and transportation.We may suggest our partner hotels with special discounts for participants.

Our Partner Hotels with special prices are Trio Suites Hotel Görükle,Hotel Ferro,Kırcı Hotel Bursa,Holiday İnn Bursa City Centre and Ramada Bursa Çekirge Thermal&Spa.

Our staff member will accompany to the participants who will stay without parents during competition,in Kırcı Hotel Bursa, if needed.

Q-A List

• Professionals :  participants who study at the States or Private Conservatories.(more than 5 classes per week)

• Semi Professionals : participants who are study at the private dance schools.(up to 4 classes per week)

• Classical Dance :  is a type of performance dance that originated during the Italian Renaissance in the fifteenth century and later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia. It has since become a widespread and highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary. Classical ballet is based on traditional ballet technique and vocabulary.Different styles have emerged in different countries, such as French ballet, Italian ballet, English ballet, and Russian ballet.

• Character dance : is a specific subdivision of classical dance. It is the stylized representation of a traditional folk or national dance, mostly from European countries, and uses movements and music which have been adapted for the theater. 

• Contemporary Dance and Modern Dance : The primary difference is that Modern dance is codified, and Contemporary dance is not.

• Modern dance has different techniques, just as ballet does. 

    The techniques in Modern dance are named for some of the founders of Modern dance, including             Graham, Taylor, Cunningham, Limon, Dunham, Duncan, and Horton.

    Each of these techniques has rules that specifically outline where the body should be placed, the               quality of the movements, and the choreography. 

• Contemporary dance, on the other hand, is not codified.

    As a result, it is vaguer and relies on individual expressions of emotions.

    It includes different elements from several other genres, including ballet, jazz, modern, and lyrical. 

    Contemporary dance is defined as something happening simultaneously, and it refers to dance styles      that are happening now or in the recent past.

• Neo-Classical Dance : Neoclassical ballet style opposite to classical ballet has abstract elements, as no strict scenery, plot and costumes and minimal set design. It eliminates the formalities and opens up to modern techniques and ideas. Modern ballet style emerged from neoclassical ballet style. Opposed to delicate moves greater athleticism was favored.

Examples for classical variations :

Classical Variations for Kids Category

Girls:

“Sleeping Beauty” – All variations from the Ballet Prologue

“Fairy Doll” – Ladies’ variation

“Paquita” – Ladies’ variation of Pas de Trois.

“Coppelia” – Ladies’ variation of pas de deux.

Boys:

“Swan Lake” – Men’s variation from the Pas de Trois.

“Paquita” – Men's variation from the Pas de Trois.

“Coppelia” – Men’s variation from the Pas de Deux.

Note: Variations may be in a simplified version, however without modifying the Classical Version.

Classical Variations for Juniors Category

Girls:

“Sleeping Beauty” – Aurora's variations of Act 1 and 3, Princess Florina variation of Act 3

“Paquita” – All variations

“Bayadere” – Ladies’ variations from Pas de Trois

“Giselle” – Ladies’ variation from the Peasant Pas de Deux - Act 1

“La Fille Mal Gardee” – Ladies' variation from the Pas de Deux

“Swan Lake” – Variations from Pas de Trois

Boys:

“Sleeping Beauty” – Prince's variation of Act 2 and 3

“Giselle” – Men’s variation from the Peasant Pas de Deux

“Sleeping Beauty” – Blue Bird variation

“Paquita” – Men’s variation from the Pas de Trois

“Paquita” – Men’s variation from the Grand Pas

“La Fille Mal Gardee” – Variation from the Pas de Deux

“Swan Lake” – Variation from the Pas de Trois

Classical variations for Seniors Category

Girls:

“Classical Pas de Deux” Auber – Ladies’ variation.

“Swan Lake” – All variations.

“La Bayadère” – All variations.

“Le Corsair” – All variations.

“Esmeralda” – Ladies’ variation from the Pas de Deux.

“Le Corsair” – All variations.

“Classical Pas de Deux” Tchaikovsky – Variation.

“Don Quixote” – All variations.

‘’ La Sylphide’’ - Variations from the Ballet

Boys:

“Classical Pas de Deux” Auber – Variation.

“Swan Lake” – all Variations.

“La Bayadère” – Solor's variation.

“Le Corsair” – All variations.

“Classical Pas de Deux” Tchaikovsky – Variation.

“Don Quixote” – Basil's Variations from Act 1 and 4

‘’La Sylphide’’ - Variations from the Ballet

“Suite en Blanc” - Male Variation

Important

By subscribing to our events,all participants considered as they accepted that all visual materials produced by diArt Organisation sucs as photos,videos,can be used as advertisement purposes at all media sources.