WELCOME TO MACEDONIA
The next Macedonian Pearl Folk Seminar of traditional Macedonian folk dances and instruments - WINTER SEMINAR - will be held at the Hotel Ambasador in Skopje, Macedonia in 13-21 January 2013. Seminar will start with accommodation in afternoon on 13th and will finish on January 22nd after the breakfast.
This is the eighth year of the seminar, the eighth year of passion and tradition, the eighth year of learning and experiencing.

The next SUMMER SEMINAR, MACEDONIAN PEARL FOLK SEMINAR 2013 will be held at Hotel Manastir in Berovo, Macedonia 9- 18 July 2013. Seminar will start July 9th with accommodation and dinner and will finish on July 18th after the breakfast.

We are inviting you to come to the International Folk Festival
in Budapest from Hungary..

FOLK DANCE - MODERN DANCE - MAJORETTES - BRASS BAND

22 February to 24 February 2013

22 February – After the arrival at the capital of Hungary there is a possibilty of the optional tour: Citadel, the bridges over the Danube, Heroes' Square, City Park, Andrassy Boulevard, the Parliament, St. Stephen's Basilica. Some free time in Vaci Street. Accommodation in the hotel.
The possibility of organizing optional excursion - "The Danube Princess": The Danube cruise by a tour boat along the coast, with the most beautiful buildings and the famous bridges of Budapest will complete your impression of the Hungarian capital ... Dinner. Overnight stay.

23 February - After breakfast the option of going to the Budim part of the city and a tour of: the Chain Bridge, Fisherman's Bastion, the Church of King Matthias, the Ruler’s Palace, viewpoint places...
Preparations for the performance. Sound check.
The performance of the cultural-artistic societies. Awarding of diplomas. Dinner. The option of going to one of the Hungarian chardas(inns) or discos. Overnight stay.

24 February - Breakfast. After breakfast the possibility of half-day optional excursion - "Three Danube Pearls": Szentendre, a very important place for the preservation of culture and spirituality on the territory of Hungary; Visegrad, a medieval castle and residence of Hungarian rulers; Esztergom, the religious center of the state, which boasts the largest church in Hungary. Return to Budapest.

The journey continues towards the place of departure with the hope to see next year

Participation fee is: 69 Euro...

The cost includes:

- Accommodation in the hotels with ¾*, such as Golden park**** www.goldenparkhotel.hu,
- Green hotel***** www.greenhotelbudapest.com… based on 2 half-boards in 1/3 and 1/4 rooms
- Organizational costs
- Diplomas
- Letter of invitation
- Free place on every 25 th member

The cost does not include:

- There is a possibility of additional day at a rate of 20 euros
- Optional excursions (tour of Budapest, Szentendre, Visegrad, Esztergom, discos, dinner in one of the Hungarian chardas(inns), a boat ride...)

- Travel insurance

- travel expenses, parking at the hotel, vignettes, tolls...

Contact : Arif Sönmez + 90 534 600 18 79
turkei_iov@yahoo.com
Tanya Dermendzhiyska + 359 885609695 tanyad17@hotmail.com

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Folk dance and music workshop "Gones‘ Balkans"

Reception: It opens on Saturday, 23th February at 2 p.m. There will be an introduction to the programme at 6 p.m followed by a welkome drink. The workshop closes on 1st March after lunch.

Dances classes: From 24th February in the morning to 1st March at noon (except for a one day excursion). There will be 6 hours of dancing everyday from 8.30 to 12.00 in the morning and from 3.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. in the afternoon.

Excursion: For one day we plan an excursion , exploring the surrounding area.

Evenings: Every evening, our dance teachers and their musicians will offer us the possibility to dance. There will be a party animated by the trainees and also a special party


Dance teachers:

Bulgaria
Boris DIMITROV, former dancer of the group Zornitsa from Sofia. He currently directs the association Balkanfolk, which amongst other activities, organizes dance workshops in Bulgaria.
He will be accompanied by accordeon player Danail Totev.

Macedonia
Saško ANASTASOV, director of the group Vila Zora in Veles, a town situated south of Skopje.
He will be accompanied by a musician.

Serbia
Vladimir TANASIJEVIĆ, from Belgrade, former dancer of the groups «Serojno Užice», «Kolo», and «Branko Krsmanovič». He has been the artistic director of the latter group for several years.
He will be accompanied by the accordeon player, Aleksandar
SMREKIĆ


The deadline for enrolment is: 31st October 2012.
The attached enrolment form has to be filled in and sent with a check on 150 € deposit for the account of «La Ronde folklorique» to the following address:

Caty BONNOT
9, allée Jean Marie PHILY
69300 CALUIRE
France
The check will be cashed in the beginning of December and a confirmation of your enrolment will be sent to you.

Organizers and Contacts
«La Ronde folklorique»
- e-mail: rondefolkloriquelyon@free.fr
- Website: www.larondefolklorique.com

For additional information call
The phone number of « la Ronde » :
00 33 6 75 95 94 40
Geneviève CIROVIC: 00 33 6 19 29 03 98

Flyer of Dance (French)

Flyer of Music (French)

Enrolment form of Dance (English)

Enrolment form of music (French)

YOUTH COMPETITION FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
SOFIA 2013
National palace of culture, hall 2
(23 – 24 march)
ORGANIZERS: „ASSOCIATION BULGARIAN FOLKLORE” and „EUROGRADE” Ltd
The festival is part of the events in the program of the festival season 2013, which are held in city Primorsko and city Sofia.
The festival has the aim to give a chance for expression on a significant number of children and young people and help raise their motivation to engage in constructive creative activity as a preventive measure in combating the vicious addictions (cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, etc.) and aggression.
The festival has competitive character only for the groups of Bulgaria and will be held in two directions:
FOLKLORE DANCES AND VOCAL GROUPS AND SOLOISTS
and
MODERN DANCES AND POPULAR MUSIC
REGULATION
In the competition can participate dance ensembles, vocal groups and soloists, instrumental formations and individual singers.
In the festival can participate as guests and groups from abroad developing and promoting the dance styles and techniques in the above directions and in all age groups.
ORGANISATION:
The festival will be held on 23.03 and 24.03.2013 in the national palace of culture- hall 2.
In the application form you must to write the correct program with the name of the authors and the duration of the dances.
During the festival is provided video and photo captures of the performances, if the participants want it.
(The organizers reserve the right of any kind of recording, filming, broadcasting and distributing of the material without paying for rights and benefits)
The program for performances will be given in the day of their arrival. Organizers reserve the right to change it, if it’ s necessary. The transport and accommodation expenses are paid from the groups.
During the festival we can propose you accommodation in hotel 2 or 3 stars on the base of half board or full board.
If it’s necessary to be accommodated in hotel, the conditions can be negotiated with the organizers.
The directors of the groups are responsible for the behavior of their group during the event.
The organizers aren’t responsible for lost items and damages caused by the participants during the festival.
REGISTRATION
The condition for participation in the festival is obligatory to fill application form, in which you must to write: /Application form/:
Biography of the group , correct address, telephone number, fax or email for correspondence; Name and author of the performance; number of the participants; list of the group for the festival; if it’s possible you must to add video, photos of the group, list of the accompanying person.
The application forms with the lists of the participants must to be sent to the organizer latest to 05.03.2013 on email address: abf@dir.bg or office@eurogradebg.com.

FEES
The participation fee for the festival is 200 euro per group.
The participation fee must to be sent with the application form on the bank account below:

UniCredit Bulbank PLC Commercial Bank, Central Branch, 7 Sveta Nedelya Sq., 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria, BIC (Bank Identifier Code): UNCRBGSF, Bank Accounts in BGN/ IBAN/: BG75UNCR76301078056890, Account Holder: "Association Bulgarian folklore".

Note: Please be ready to show on the registration of the festival the copy of the payment order or send it scanned by email in advance.
NOTE!!! If you want invoice , please send us this information: Name of the person which send the money, or organization, company, identification number or personal number, address, and the name of the owner of the company.
PRIZE FUND:
For all the groups and individual participants:
- Diploma
- Plaque – only for the participants from abroad

Contacts and information:

Dimitar Todorov,
Director of „Association Bulgarian folklore”
Email: abf@dir.bg; office@eurogradebg.com

Dear friends ,
We invite you to participate in the THE X.INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL – CONTEST OF CHILDRENS AND YOUTH CREATIVITY „THE CZECH SPRING“ The festival is held from 27th. of March. to 3rd.of April 2013 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

“ Aliağa Munıcıpalıty & Ege-Folkart Youth Club “
IV.Intern. Independet World Chıldren Festıval
İZMİR - TURKEY


CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
The IV.th. Intern. Independet World Chıldren festıval of Aliağa will take place between 20-25.04.2013
İn Aliağa of İzmir,Turkey.
THE ORGANİZİNG COMMITTEE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN FESTIVAL
OF EGE-FOLKART WİLL PROVİDE THE FOLLWİNGS.
1.Accommodation and meals during the festival.Adults in Hotel and the child.will be guested by the families
(to pair of) having children of the same age.
2.There will be receptıon groups at the İzmir Airport until the arrival of the participating troupes.The troupes
Which arrive by bus,will use their own wehicle for the same activities and 200 litres of diesel oil will be given
Them by the committee.
3.An english speaking interpreter for each troupe will be ready.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF FOREIGN TROUPES
1.Each participating troupe is consisted of 35 members,including children and adult.Administrators,teacher
Musicians and other musn’t be more than 8 people.If there is any person besides 8 adults….
2.The children have to be between 10 and 15 years old.
3.The Internatıonal travelling expenses to İzmir Airport and Aliağa.(110 km.)
4.Each troupe is requested to have own insurance covered including medical insurance during the trip.
5.The participating troupes are requested to arrive in Aliağa on 20/04/2013 and depart on 25/04/2013
6.Each troupe should bring flags of their countries with them.
7.Participants are kindly requested to contact Turkish Embassy or Consulate.
8.All of the shows are with live music or recorded music…
9.There will be 3 times gift exchanges during the festival.
10.Partıcıpatıon fee 700 Euro during the festival.
OTHER INFORMATIONS
1.The average temperature during 20/25 April is 23/26 C. And maybe rainly.
2.The healty services at the hospital in our city are extremely good and available.
3.Electricity is 220 volts in Turkey.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVE YOUR GROUP İN OUR FESTİVAL WİTH A LOT OF EXPECTATİON


__________________________________________________
Address : P.K 40, 35541 – Denizbostanlısı , İzmir - TURKEY
Tel/Fax : + 90 232 330 00 66
turkei_iov@yahoo.com - info@anatolianfolk.org
www.miaforacamp.gr
www.anatolianfolk.org www.anatolianfests.com

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We invite you to take part in International children’s folklore festival SOFIA 2013, which will be organized from 25 to 27 April 2013 in Sofia.

You can download the Festival rules and the application form below:

The International Children’s Folklore Festival Sofia 2013 will be organized in Sofia from 24 to 28 April, 2013.

The festival aims to present to the wide audience the children’s cultural heritage of different nations through the presentation of traditional folklore music in an authentic and stylized form.

The festival programme will include:

• concerts on open stages and indoor scenes in Sofia / depending on the weather and the region/;
• Folklore animation by children for children in kindergartens and schools;
• Costume road show;
• folklore art fair;
• recreation and sport

Terms of participation:

1. The International Children’s Folklore Festival Sofia 2013 is not a competition.

2. The participation in the festival is allowed to Children’s Ensembles and Groups that have to prepare choreographies or authentic folklore songs and dances.

3. The group has to be accompanied by a live orchestra. Performances based on CD recording are not accepted.

4. The age limit of the participants is 8 to 14 years, with the exception of managers and musicians.

5. The group has to prepare 3 performances lasting respectively 20 minutes, 15 minutes and 4 minutes that will be presented on the concerts during the festival. The Ensembles should be ready to present their country, folklore costumes, games, traditions and customs to the Bulgarian children in English.

6. The group has to participate in all events during the festival.

7. The festival will be filmed by television and recorded on the radio, as participants are not allowed to have any claims for copyright of the photo, video and audio materials.

8. The groups will be allowed to sell their traditional souvenirs and other items which should be announced beforehand to the organizers

9. All groups participating in the festival will receive gifts and diplomas for participation.

10. Transportation costs to Bulgaria, Sofia and back, and during the festival are on behalf of the groups.

11. According to the rules of the International Children’s Folklore Festival in Sofia, children will be accommodated in host families, as each family will host one child.
There is a possible option for hotel accommodation. In this case each participant has to pay a participation fee of 110 euro. Confirmation of hotel accommodation has to be submitted no later than 01 February, 2013.

12. The group should not exceed 25 people, including executives, musicians and drivers. For each person over the limit there is an additional fee of 110 euro for participation.

13.The groups have to arrive after 5pm on 24 April and depart until 11:00am on 28 April. The festival does not accept extra expenses for groups arriving earlier or departing later by the announced times.

14. All participants of the festival must have valid health insurance covering hospital treatment.

Deadline for applications:

The Groups have to submit their application forms by January 02, 2013 by sending a completed form to the organizers; history of the group and advertising materials; photos to be used in the Festival advertisement; DVD recorded performance that will be presented at the Festival.

The application form can be downloaded on www.festivalsofia.com

The selected participants will be notified in writing by February 02, 2013

ORGANIZER
Association “International Children’s Folklore Festival Sofia”

Organizing Committee of the Association:
Boris Filchev - President

MEMBERS
Milena Tsankova
Ivaylo Parvanov

CO- ORGANIZER
Children’s Dance Ensemble ”Zornitsa” – SOFIA

OFFICE OF ORGANIZATION:
BULGARIA, Sofia 1113
Geo Milev, bl. 149, ent. 3, Apt. 28
tel: +359888210823 , +359889927697
e-mail: festivalsofia@gmail.com
web: www.festivalsofia.com

St Petersburg welcomes the choirs, dance groups and folklore ensembles from all over the world; your songs and dances will contribute to a sunny atmosphere in St. Petersburg for professional dialogue to share experiences and repertoire.
April 26 - 29, 2013

The Festival is held by Committee for Culture of St.Petersburg City Administration and “Inter Aspect” Centre of International Cooperation, under the aegis of the St Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts. We are proud of being a partner of the European Association of Folklore Festival (EAFF).
The folk groups and dance ensembles of many styles are eligible to join the Festival either as non-competitive participating in all the performances of the festival, or as competitive ensembles.
For any further information please do not hesitate to contact us!
http://interfestplus.ru/sdf
e-mail: super-dance10@mail.ru
DEADLINE FOR SENDING IN APPLICATIONS FOR THE FESTIVAL is February 01, 2013

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Rules of Super Dance 2013

We are inviting you to come to the International Folk festival in
Paris
from 26 - 29 April 2013

26 April - Arrival of the group in Paris in the morning... Panoramic tour of the city, the first walk and exploring the city...Check into the hotel. ... Accommodation of the group. After a short rest and break, going by underground to Quartier Latin and introduction to the bohemian district of the city... A walk in the Ile de la Cite to the Palais de Justice and Notre - Dame … Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

27 April - Breakfast. After breakfast optional visit to the magnificent palace of Versailles from the sixteenth century, which was the residence of King Louis XIV, who was also called – the King of Sun. Visiting the most famous castle in the world, a perfect example of French baroque, which was built for the enjoyment of the kings of France... Walk through the beautiful elegant parks... Return to Paris.
Preparations for the performance. Sound check. A cocktail for the Presidents and ensemble representatives!
The performance of the cultural-artistic societies. Awarding of diplomas. Overnight stay.

28 April – Breakfast. After breakfast continued tour of Paris: Montparnasse Tower (optional entry), Les Invalides, Champ - de - Mars, Alexander III Bridge, the Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Trocadero Square, Moulen Rouge, Montmartre, basilica Sacre - Couer, Place du Tertre, Opera Garnier… In the evening the optional one-hour Seine River cruise by panoramic boat is provided and followed by an optional visit to Eiffel Tower, with a panoramic view of Paris at night…... Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

29 April – Breakfast. Leaving the hotel. Last day in Paris you can use for an optional visit to the famous EURO DYSNEYLAND PARK. A large number of attractions for all ages … Visit the unique entertainment park in Europe with unlimited enjoyment in all the attractions and attending show programs, as well as a special parade… Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy in a fantastic and memorable fun. Or, spend this day exploring the many cultural sites, as well as shopping in Paris, where you can take advantage of free time to experience the magic of Parisian streets full of exclusive department stores… Leaving beautiful Paris till next year !!!!!!!!!


Participation fee is:
115 euros – in the hotels like Etap** and Ibis **
135 euros – in the hotels like Quality Rosny ***, Interhotel Rueil ***, Comfort Rosny ***, Qualys Ruel ***…
(Payment will be made in several installments )

The cost includes:

- Accomodation in the chosen hotel in París based on 3 nights with breakfast in 1/3 rooms (Surcharge for 1/2 room is 5 € per person per night)
- Diplomas
- Letter of invitation
- Free arrangement on each 25th member

The cost does not include:

- There is a possibility of additional charges for the extra day in Paris, according to the hotel 25 – 35 €
- Also we can arange overnight stay in way to Paris and way back from Paris in Italy, Austria or Germany – depend of hotel and date – from 25 – 35 €
- Optional excursions (tours of Versailles 25 € with ticket, the Eiffel Tower 14 – 15 €, the Louvre 15 €, Dyznilend 40 - 50 € with ticket , a boat ride 12 € ..) the cost of all excursions depends on the number of applicants for a trip, ticket prices at the moment, the cost of booking, transportation, guides …
- there is a possibility of additional charges for lunch or dinner in Paris ( 12 – 15 €)
- travel insurance
- tickets
- travel expenses, parking at the hotel, vignettes, tolls...

CONTACT : Arif Sönmez + 905346001879 turkei_iov@yahoo.com

Tanya Dermendzhiyska + 359 885609695 tanyad17@hotmail.com

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