GREAT NEWS
PICCOLI TALENTI is part of a network of international competitions taking place in Italy, Spain and Greece. The winners of the Junior categories and the best choreographies may be invited by the jury to participate in OPTIMUM, an exclusive competition, whose participation is by invitation only, which will see the best finalists of international competitions participate. An authentic showcase of talent, which will see cash prizes and prestigious invitations awarded to dancers and choreographers
THE WINNER OF THE NEXT OPTIMUM COULD BE YOU
REGULATION AND REGISTRATION FORMS
(download area of the modules at the bottom of the page)
SUNDAY 5 MAY 2024 - UNDER 14 COMPETITION
4th edition
We welcome you to the second edition of this competition, entirely and exclusively dedicated to children, with which you want to create a new meeting opportunity, promote dance and stimulate the creativity of this art that involves thousands of young and very young people. The accepted styles are Classical Dance and Modern-Contemporary.
REGULATION
ART. 1: DESCRIPTION
The competition is reserved for amateur dance schools and is open to dancers between the ages of 6 and 14. Students and teachers of Areadanza, the organizing body, are not allowed to participate.
Failure to comply with the regulations may result in exclusion from the competition.
ART. 2: SECTIONS AND CATEGORIES
The competition is open to dancers aged between 6 and 14. There are no exceptions for soloists. As regards two-person passes, trio and groups, upon notification at the time of registration, 1 non-quota for every 4 elements will be admitted, as long as this does not exceed the required age for more than 1 year. Otherwise the group will be placed in the higher age group.
Maximum duration of the choreographies: Soloists 2.00 minutes - 2/3/4 3.00 minutes - Groups 4.00 minutes
CLASSICAL-NEOCLASSICAL DANCE : any repertoire pieces are allowed. The use of points is only allowed in the Junior category.
BABY (Born in 2016, 2017 and 2018): GROUPS
CHILDREN (Born in 2013, 2014 and 2015): SOLOISTS / 2-4 (DUO-TRIO-QUARTETS) / GROUPS
JUNIOR (Born in 2010, 2011 and 2012): SOLOISTS / 2-4 (DUO-TRIO-QUARTETS) / GROUPS
MODERN-CONTEMPORARY DANCE : any repertoire pieces are allowed.
BABY (Born in 2016, 2017 and 2018): GROUPS
CHILDREN (Born in 2013, 2014 and 2015): SOLOISTS / 2-4 (DUO-TRIO-QUARTETS) / GROUPS
JUNIOR (Born in 2010, 2011 and 2012): SOLOISTS / 2-4 (DUO-TRIO-QUARTETS) / GROUPS
CHALLENGE 1 VS 1 MODERN-CONTEMPORARY IMPROVISATION reserved for those who have already entered the competition in the other categories. Competitors will be called on stage in small groups, improvising on a surprise music and on a theme chosen on the spot (eg water, electricity, animals, etc ...), for 1 minute. The jury will select the candidates who will have access to the 1 vs 1 challenge phase with similar methods, up to the final that will decide the winner.
BABY AND CHILDREN
JUNIOR
The organization reserves the right to cancel or merge some categories, should a small number of subscribers frustrate the show and the spirit of confrontation and competition, which animates the competition.
ART. 3: AWARDS
In each category, prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, which consist of medals, plaques, scholarships and free registrations for partner events. In the 1 vs 1 Challenge, 1st and 2nd place will be awarded.
ART. 4: JURY AND EVALUATION CRITERIA
The technical jury will be made up of international judges, accustomed to working with dance schools and children. The judgments of the technical jury are absolutely unquestionable and unappealable. The result is the mathematical sum of the marks expressed by the judges.
ART. 5: REGISTRATION, TIMES, METHODS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATIONS
Pre-registration is required by sending an email to piccolitalenti@aol.com . Once the confirmation has been received, the following documentation can be sent by 25 APRIL 2024 (unless the maximum number of choreographies allowed is reached. In this case, registrations will be closed in advance):
By EMAIL to piccolitalenti@aol.com :
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Mod. 1 (school form with list of students - one for each school)
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Mod 2 (registration form - one for each registered choreography)
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Copy of the enrollment payment (a single and total payment for each school)
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Music (only in MP3 format. Rename the file with: "school name + choreography title". In the case of several large files, use www.wetransfer.com )
By MAIL to Piccoli Talenti - Areadanza, via Ferraris 4H - 57124 Livorno:
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Mod 1 (school form with list of students - only one)
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Mod 3 (student form - one for each student - with attached copy of the medical certificate )
NB All required documentation must be received by 25 APRIL 2024.
ART. 6: REGISTRATION FEES
SOLOISTS: € 60 per choreography.
2-4 (DUO, TRIO and QUARTETS): € 80 per choreography
GROUPS (at least 5 people): € 20 per dancer
CHALLENGE 1 VS 1: € 15 per challenger (must already be registered in the competition in the other categories).
Payment is to be made by single deposit by bank transfer to the C / C BIC / SWIFT code: BAPPIT21T03 and IBAN: IT93R0503413903000000002249 of the Cassa Risparmio Pisa Lucca and Livorno in the name of Areadanza ssdrl, with REASON: Name of the School - Piccoli Talenti 2024.
Please DO NOT make payments in the name of private individuals . The registration fee will in no case be refundable for impediments not due to the organization.
The deadline for payment is 25 APRIL 2023
ART. 7: METHOD OF CONDUCT OF THE COMPETITION j
TIMETABLE: the indicative times are: BABY and CHILDREN from 09:30 to 13:00, improvisation challenges and awards ceremony - JUNIOR from 15:00 to 20:00, improvisation challenges and awards ceremony. This articulation is indicative and may undergo variations, in the event that there is a small number of participants. The official times will be communicated by email once registration is closed and published on this site.
STAGE: The Competition will take place entirely in the Persio Flacco Theater in Volterra (Pisa). The stage measures 10 x 9 meters, 7% inclination, 2 wings per side and back passage
TESTS: there are no tests. After the Check-in, until the beginning of the competition, it will be possible to visit the stage for the space test. The space test will be collective, so we ask you to use as little time as possible, leaving everyone the same opportunity.
CHECK-IN: Check-In starts at 08:30 and the person in charge of each school will collect the passes. Each teacher must have a backup music medium ( MP3 on USB stick only - NO CDs, DVDs or cell phones ), to be used in an emergency. The use of sets, tools, objects or substances that could damage or make the stage slippery will not be allowed.
TICKETS: the ticket for spectators costs € 10. Tickets can be booked by 25 April 2023, only through the secretariats of the participating schools and exclusively by filling in the booking form that will be sent to the schools once registration has been completed. If someone would watch both the sessions, could book the "passe-par-tout" at the price of 15€. The remaining tickets will be sold on the spot. Children under the age of 6 have free admission, as long as they sit in the armchair with the adults.
ART. 8: AUTHORIZATIONS AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
By signing the registration form, the accompanying executive declares that all members of the group he represents have absolute physical fitness to practice dance, certified by a doctor, and that the relative documentation is in the records of his / her body / association / company. It also declares that minors have obtained authorization from their parents or guardians. The regulation, which has been read in its entirety, is approved without reservation. By signing the registration form, the organization is allowed to use freely and at will, without limits, every image taken during the event.
ART. 9: VIDEO-PHOTOS
Video / photo shootings, exclusively entrusted to external operators, will not be allowed.
ART. 10: LEGAL PROTECTION
The logo and any pertinence of the PICCOLI TALENTI competition are registered trademarks for registration with the Ministry of Economic Development. For any civil or criminal dispute, the competent court is exclusively that of Livorno.
ART. 11: CONCLUSIONS
The organization reserves the right to modify or cancel the event or part of it due to subsequent needs, to be able to change at any time times, prizes, articulation, categories, sections, places and activities mentioned in this document without any obligation towards of the participants, who will be promptly informed. The registration money will be refunded only in case of cancellation of the event by the organization.
DOWNLOAD AREA
ITALIANO
MODULO 1: ogni scuola deve compilare questo modulo una sola volta, inserendo i nomi di tutti i suoi ballerini ed inviare per email. Fare clic sul pulsante
MODULO 2: per ogni coreografia presentata è necessario compilare un modulo ed inviare per email. Fare clic sul pulsante
MODULO 3: liberatoria da compilare per ogni danzatore ed inviare per POSTA, unitamente a copia del Modulo 1. Fare clic sul pulsante
ENGLISH
FORM 1: each school must complete this form only once, entering the names of all its dancers, than send by email. Click the button
FORM 2: for each choreography presented it is necessary to fill in a form, then send by email. Click the button
FORM 3: release form to be filled in for each dancer, then send by POST, with a copy of form 1. Click the button
ESPAÑOL
FORMULARIO 1: cada escuela debe completar este formulario una sola vez, ingresando los nombres de todos sus bailarines, y enviar por correo electronico. Haga clic en el botón
FORMULARIO 2: para cada coreografía presentada es necesario rellenar un formulario, y enviar por correo electronico. Haga clic en el botón
FORMULARIO 3: autorización a cumplimentar para cada bailarín, y enviar por CORREO POSTAL, junto a una copia del Formulario 1. Haga clic en el botòn