International Mediteran Open Dance Fetival
sends invitation to all folk dance groups, as well as orchestras, choirs, solo singers, majorette, brass bands, belly dance groups or soloists... to take part to great multi-cultural event. Additional program of the festival - national costumes fashion show, belly dance workshops, national food evenings, handcrafts international fair...

From 01 till 07 October 2011 the village of Smilyan, Smolyan Municipality will host the first Master Class for folk songs singing organized by Folk Radio MENCI and tutored by the famous Bulgarian folk singer Verka Siderova. During these seven days the participants will have the opportunity to touch the source of Dobrudja songs through the magical voice of the longtime soloist of the State Ensemble for Folk Songs and Dances “Filip Kutev”, Sofia. The singer has made a whirlwind career in the ensemble, “sculptured by Filip Kutev himself” as the singer says.
She has made the Bulgarian folk song well known in over 29 countries worldwide; was a winner of the grand prize for overall singing career "Nestinarka" at the International Folklore Festival in Burgas; was awarded the title "Honorary Citizen of Dobrich" for her outstanding contribution and dedication in promoting Dobrudja folk songs around the country and in the world. Throughout her career Verka Siderova has sung only songs from Dobrudja region, their number exceeding 200. In 2003 she released the album "Are you a tulip, are you a hyacinth" with the most famous folk songs from Dobrudja from the period 1960-2000.
On the first day of the training Verka Siderova will make her students meet the folklore of her homeland Dobrudja through music, songs and dances, costumes and embroideries, tools and crafts; and will disclose the importance of Dobrudja to Bulgaria both in the past and today. During the seven days the participants will study the texts and music of two Dobrudja songs - a fast and a slow one. On the last day of this pleasant training they will present a Gala concert with the songs they have learned, with the support of Verka Siderova herself and the participation of the amateur formation for folk dances at the Community Center “Assen Zlatarov", Smilyan.
For over a year now, Folk Radio MENCI has been making its playful steps on the web, bringing joy to Bulgarians all around the world through the Bulgarian folk song and filling their hearts with warmth. The radio strives to save, preserve and promote Bulgarian folklore in the country and abroad. Its team seeks authentic songs from all regions of the country. Their love for the melodic Bulgarian folk song helps new talents to be born as one of the goals of the broadcasting is to look for them in music schools throughout the country, to encourage their development and to support producing them. The organization of the Master Class "Touching the Source" is one of the steps towards finding, promoting and producing future folk talents. The ones, chosen as best performers, could get an offer for emissioning of an individual track, produced by Folk Radio MENCI.

Participation fee: 360 lv
Venue: “Smolena” Hotel, Smilyan village

Interested candidates can contact Folk Radio MENCI via e-mail - for applications for participation, questions or additional information:

Konstantin Lazarov
E-mail: radio_menci@abv.bg
Tel: + 359 876 739 041; + 359 892 239 609

10 октомври 2011 - ГР.ПАЗАРДЖИК

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Dear friends,

Company Pitagross invites you to take part in an International musical youth and children’s festivals, which will take place in Prague, Czech Republic.

We are glad to inform you about the GRAND-PRIX prize for the winner group - 1000 euro.

In festivals can participate collectives of different genres: Academic and folk choirs, vocal groups, soloists, choreographic collectives, soloists of folk and modern dance, orchestras and string, wind and folk ensembles, folk groups and others.

During the festival every collective gets an opportunity to present their contest program and to get an international diploma. Festival’s judges are honored figures of the Czech culture, teachers of leading musical and choreographic institutes of Prague.

Don’t be hesitating to ask questions. Our email is vl.asya@mail.ru

We are looking forward to meeting you!

You can find more information on our web page www.pitagross.cz

The teachers :
YANNIS KONSTANTINOU for the dances from Macedonia
VASSILIS DIMITROPOULOS for the dances from all Greece ...
The program proposes 5 hours perday of dance teaching .. but also the evening parties !

Dear friends ,
We invite you to participate in the VIII. – IX. INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL – CONTEST CHILDRENS AND YOUTH CREATIVITY „THE AUTUMN FAIRY TALE“ The festival is held from 27th. of October to 1st. of November 2012/2013 in Krusnohorske theatre of Teplice, National House of Vinohrady in Prague; City Hall of Karlovy Vary, Dresden & Berlin UNDER THE PATRONAGE:City Hall of Prague, Ministry of the education of the Czech Republic, President of the Usti region. Participants:Children and youths groups and soloists performers at 6 to 25 years take part in the following nominations: Choreography (folk, classical, modern, variety dance, ball and contemporary dance, freestyle, disco, hip –hop, jazz & tap dance) ;Singing (folk, academic, variety) – solo, groups and choirs ;Singing for the students of music schools (folk, academic, variety) – solo, groups and choirs; Folk instruments – groups (large and small), orchestras; Instrumental music – groups , Show program’s - Original genres, Music& Theatrical genres; including fine art students and decorative –applied art studios.
Main events:
• Competition in different categories;
• Opening ceremony with concert of the participants;
• Series of master - classes of maestros from foreign countries.
• Conference ;
• Teachers club ( creative meetings )
• Entertainment for children, meetings with foreign groups, parties, sight- sing of the historical places in the different city’s of Czech Republic and Europe
• Awarding ceremony and gala concert .
FINANCIAL CONDITIONS.The price of accommodation according the program “A” or “B” . Program A: Participation fee for the one participant 20 EUR, Soloist 100 EUR, Program B: Participation fee for the one participant 25 EUR, Soloist 100 EUR
After submitted of the application form, the group receives the invoice for the first advance payment 500EUR, which will be including to the original invoice.
Special prizes: GRAND-PRIX CERTIFIKAT FOR THE 3 YEARS FREE PARTICIPATION IN THE ONE OF THE FESTIVALS BY ENDOWMENT FUND INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FORUM! The 1st. Laureates, will get the free tour to the EUROPE FESTIVAL TOURThe winners will be invited to the summer festival in the South Bohemia!
For further information don’t be hesitate to contact us.We are looking forward to meet you in the Czech Republic! Organization board : ENDOWMENT FUND INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF YOUTH - Tatarkova 733/2, 149 00 Praha 4. Сzech Republic Tel: +420 222 240 697, Tel/ Fax: +420 246 037 341 , Fax: + 420 267 911 783E-mail: festival@praha-cz.net ; www.children-festivals.com ; www.plein- air.cz; www.advent-in-prague.cz

Dear friends ,
We invite you to participate in the The Festival -tour performances in the different Euro parks & city’s for the Laureates of the Festivals and new participants.The Sympathy of Euro Parks(Prague – Berlin – Paris – Nuremberg – Decin). From 31st. of March to 6th. of April 2012 Registration deadline 10th. of January; From 5th. of May to 10th. of May 2012 -Registration deadline 28th. of February; From 30th. of May to 6th. of July 2012 -Registration deadline 15th. of March;From 31st. of October to 6th. of November 2012 -Registration deadline: 20th.of September. FREE ENTRANCY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO PARIS DISNEYLAND!
Non-competitive Festival for the participants from 9 to 18 years in the groups of at least 21 participants, including a minimum of 10 performers is held in the following categories: Choreography – groups (folk -ethnic dance, classic – neo-classic dance, Modern Jazz, Tap, Variety Dance, formation in Ballroom & Latin-American dance , disco dance large and small formation, Hip-Hop, Acrobatic Dance ); Musical Theatres Singing (folk, academic, variety, jazz, pop) – groups and choirs ; Singing for the students of music schools (folk, academic, variety) – groups and choirs; Folk instruments – groups (large and small), orchestras ; Instrumental music – groups (Chamber Orchestras, Symphonic Wind Ensembles, Brass orchestras and others)

For further information don’t be hesitate to contact us.We are looking forward to meet you in the Czech Republic! Organization board : ENDOWMENT FUND INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF YOUTH - Tatarkova 733/2, 149 00 Praha 4. Сzech Republic Tel: +420 222 240 697, Tel/ Fax: +420 246 037 341 , Fax: + 420 267 911 783E-mail: festival@praha-cz.net ; www.children-festivals.com ; www.plein- air.cz; www.advent-in-prague.cz

Dances from Makedonia and Pontos

From Saturday morning (10h30) till Sunday afternoon (14.30) 10 hours teaching.

Bed and meals at the hostel.

CD and DVD available

For more information and registration: balkanbrugge@telenet.be

Dear friends and colleagues,

We would like to invite you to participate in the IV International folklore festival “INTERFOLK in Russia” to be held in St.Petersburg on November 11-16, 2011.

St.Petersburg opens its gates and invites folklore ensembles from all over the world; your songs and dances will contribute to a sun atmosphere in St.Petersburg for professional dialogue to share experiences and repertoire.
The festival will be managed by the Committee of Culture of St.Petersburg and “Inter Aspect” creative association, under the patronage of State Cappella of St.Petersburg, the Saint Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts, The Russian State Pedagogic University. The partner of the festival is European Association of Folklore Festival (EAFF).

Folklore ensembles are eligible to join the festival either as non-competitive participating in all the performances of the festival, or as competitive ensembles.
DEADLINE FOR SENDING IN APPLICATIONS FOR THE FESTIVAL IS JULY 31, 2011

Dear friends and colleagues,

We would like to invite you to participate in the IV International folklore competition “INTERFOLK in Russia” to be held in St.Petersburg on November 12 - 15, 2011.

CATEGORIES:
А – folklore vocal, authentic folklore (choruses and folklore ensembles)
B – classic vocal and modern adaptation of folklore music, (choirs and ensembles)
С – folklore vocal (soloists)
D – choreographic ensembles (folklore dances)
Е – folklore dances (soloist, pair)
F – instrumental bands and orchestras (folklore music)
G – instrumental music (soloist with folk tunes)

The contest shall consist of 2 rounds:

To participate in the first round artists will present two pieces based on popular (folklore) material of any country, the whole performance during no more than 10 minutes.
Only the Gold Winners will pass in the second round.
By results of the second round the best group receive the Grand Prix.
The prize fund is 1500 euro.