AMERICAN ARTS
and EDUCATION
COMPETITIONS
2022 Summer Festival
from August 5 to August 13 - Pennsylvania, USA
CONGRATULATIONS SOLOISTS
CONGRATULATIONS DUETS
CONGRATULATIONS GROUPS
Applications are called for "The International Dancing" competition from soloists, string or mixed ensembles and orchestras. Students from pre-professional, professional music schools (schools, conservatories, academies, universities and other institutions and organizations from all over the world), as well as non-professional performers from cultural centers, associations, clubs and others can take part in the competition.
The main idea of the competition is to reveal, support and develop the artistic potential of instrumentalists in preserving the spiritual national wealth. Participation in this online competition will help to represent the art of music of many cultures internationally, and preparation for online participation will lead to an increase in the level of stage skills and experience of participants.
Purposes of the competition
The main idea of the competition is to reveal, support and develop the artistic potential of instrumentalists in preserving the spiritual national wealth. Participation in this online competition will help to represent the art of music of many cultures internationally, and preparation for online participation will lead to an increase in the level of stage skills and experience of participants.
- supporting of creative and innovative activities in musical education and upbringing;
- identification of the most gifted among young participants and support in the development of their creative potential;
- expansion of international professional contacts among leaders, conductors and teachers in the field of music art;
- giving a new impetus to the development of vocal traditions of the peoples of the world.
Preliminary program
01 May 2022 - 21 May 2022 : Submission of Videos by applicants
23 May 2022 - 24 May 2022 : Selecting winners
25 May 2022 - 26 May 2022 : Publishing winners
05 Aug 2022 - 13 Aug 2022 : Festival function in USA
Terms & Conditions
To participate in the competition, participants need accreditation, which is carried out on the following conditions:
* Those who wish to participate in the competition should submit an application via https://forms.gle/kfjJ2dCUZ3kZ82DM6
* Any person / group can submit multiple applications.
* After submitting the application, you will receive a confirmation email with link for online payment of application fee.
* For each soloist or collective, a separate application should be filled in.
* Age limit for participants will be between 11 Years and 35 Years.
* Participants are responsible for complying with copyright and related rights laws.
* Applications for participation are accepted until 21 May 2022.
* Payments for Applications must be made online during 02 May 2022 through 21 May 2022.
* Videos are accepted from applicants until 22 May 2022.
* Participants must submit videos by email or a video links to You Tube or Goggle Drive.
* Winners & Runners-up will travel to USA to participate in the festival event.
* Cost of Visa & Return Air Tickets will be reimbursed for the winners who will be selected to travel to USA.
* Accommodation, Food & Transport within USA will be provided free of charge by AAE for the winners who will be selected to travel to USA.
* Runners-up will be given an opportunity participate the event at their own expenses for Visa, Return Air Tickets, Accommodation & Food.
* Transport within USA will be provided free of charge by AAE for the winners & runners-up who will be participating for the event in USA..
Requirements for video files:
- Amateur and professional videos taken for other purposes are not accepted.
- For non-professional recordings, use your camera's highest resolution and shoot horizontally with a tripod. Group performances must be filmed in a general plan. Before submitting the recording, check if it has audio or video defects. Recommended video format .mp4 , HD. Minimum size - 8 MB, Maximum size 400 MB
- In the title of the video file, write the title of the performance and the name of the group; for individual performers - title of the performance and surname of the participant.
Awards:
- Individual performers (soloists) - 1 winner will be selected.
- Duet performers - 1 winner (2 persons) will be selected.
- Group performers - 1 winner (6 persons) will be selected.
- Winning participants will be provided with an invitation to participate the festival in USA
- Runners up / 2nd Runners up will be awarded with Golden & Silver diploma certificates.
- All candidates will receive certificates of participation.
Themes:
- Traditional folklore.
- Traditional dance or performance.
- Modern dance or performance.
- Processed folklore or music adapted from folklore themes.
- Classics.
Program requirements of Participants :
- Soloists – Video duration should be from 3 to 4 minutes.
- Duets – Video duration should be from 4 to 6 minutes.
- Groups - Video duration should be from 7 to 9 minutes.
The program of the performance is at the choice of the participant in the competition and it must include traditional original works or compositions in which a folklore theme, adapted by the author, is used.
Application fees:
| Category | Application Fee | Persons |
| Soloist | USD 35 | 1 |
| Duet | USD 50 | 2 |
| Group upto 4 | USD 80 | 3 or 4 |
| Group of 5 | USD 100 | 5 |
| Group of 6 | USD 120 | 6 |