IYDC 2024 INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS ONLINE COMPETITION – WORLDWIDE
SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2024,
ONLINE
WORLDWIDE
- To provide a platform for young aspiring dancers from around the world to showcase their talent through friendly competition.
- Provide opportunities for cultural exchange, encouraging resilience and confidence through the love of dance.
- Uniting the World through Dance.
The IYDC Live Competition is open to competitors from age 4 & above (age cut off is 1st July 2024 for solos & 1st January 2024 for duo/trios and all groups). Competitors will compete in Ballet, Lyrical/Contemporary, Jazz & Any Other Styles genres. The categories of the competition are as follows:
Genre / Level
Baby Level (4-5 years old)
Level 1 (6-9 years old)
Level 2 (10-12 years old)
Level 3 (13 years & above)
Genre / Level
Ballet
Baby Level (4-5 Years Old)
Solo
Duo/TrioLevel 1 (6-9 Years Old)
Solo
Duo/Trio
Small Group
Large GroupLevel 2 (10-12 Years Old)
Solo
Duo/Trio
Small Group
Large GroupLevel 3 (13 Years & Above)
Solo
Duo/Trio
Small Group
Large GroupGenre / Level
Jazz
Baby Level (4-5 Years Old)
Solo
Duo/TrioLevel 1 (6-9 Years Old)
Solo
Duo/Trio
Small Group
Large GroupLevel 2 (10-12 Years Old)
Solo
Duo/Trio
Small Group
Large GroupLevel 3 (13 Years & Above)
Solo
Duo/Trio
Small Group
Large GroupGenre / Level
Lyrical / Contemporary
Baby Level (4-5 Years Old)
N.A
Level 1 (6-9 Years Old)
Solo
Duo/Trio
Small Group
Large GroupLevel 2 (10-12 Years Old)
Solo
Duo/Trio
Small Group
Large GroupLevel 3 (13 Years & Above)
Solo
Duo/Trio
Small Group
Large GroupGenre / Level
Any Other Style (Tap shoes not allowed)
Baby Level (4-5 Years Old)
Solo
Duo/TrioLevel 1 (6-9 Years Old)
Solo
Duo/Trio
Small Group
Large GroupLevel 2 (10-12 Years Old)
Solo
Duo/Trio
Small Group
Large GroupLevel 3 (13 Years & Above)
Solo
Duo/Trio
Small Group
Large Group
* For Ballet items, pointe work is allowed only from age 11 and above.
Number of Participants for each Category
Solo: 1 Participant per item
Duo/Trio: 2 to 3 Participants per item
Small Group: 4 to 12 Participants per item
Large Group: 13 to 24 Participants per item
Time Limits
Time limits set for each Category are as follows:
Solo: 2.5 minutes
Duo/Trio: 3 minutes
Small Group: 4 minutes
Large Group: 5 minutes
Marks will be deducted from the score for duration exceeding the limit. This is at the discretion of the adjudication panel.
Dance
- The dance(s) being entered for the competition must be age appropriate.
- The duration of the dance piece should not exceed the maximum length for the category. The commencement of the dance movement will be timed regardless when the music starts.
- Participants are allowed multiple entries for each level / genre, with a cap of 3 solo entries per participant per genre.
A panel of adjudicators will be appointed by IYDC. The Marking Criteria will be based on the Competitor’s Dance Techniques as well as Artistry.
The various aspects of Dance Techniques include Posture, Control & Coordination of Movements, Aesthetic Lines, Use of Space and/or Formations and the Versatility of Movement Qualities.
Artistry will include Musicality and the Effectiveness of the Performance in relation to the Choreography.
Medal Awards
Through a panel of adjudicators, competitors are awarded based on their own achievements with Achievement Levels Gold, Silver and Bronze. Individual Medals are awarded for this. Certificate of Participation will be given to all competitors.
Achievement Levels are awarded based on marks attained:
Gold – 85 to 100 marks
Silver – 70 to 84 marks
Bronze – 55 to 69 marks
Trophy Awards
Top Scorer Trophy Awards
- Top Scorer Trophy Awards will be awarded to the top scorer for each age group and genre in the Solos Section.
Overall Winner Awards
- 100 SGD or equivalent worth of prizes will be awarded to the “Overall Winner” for Solos in each Level.
Prize & Scholarship Awards for Solos
Level 1 – Overall Winner Soloist = 100 SGD worth of prizes for each Overall Winner according to age / genre
Level 2 – Overall Winner Soloist = 100 SGD worth of prizes for each Overall Winner according to age / genre
Level 3 – Overall Winner Soloist = 100 SGD worth of prizes for each Overall Winner according to age / genre
Overall Champion Soloists from Levels 1 to 3 = IYDC Scholarship for IYDC Bangkok 2024 + SGD 200 cash prize.
* Depending on the total number of entries for each level and genre, total number of prize awards and scholarships will be given out at the discretion of the adjudicating and organising panel.
* IYDC reserves the rights to make changes to the Prize Awards at its discretion.
* A total of $15,000 USD worth of Prizes and Scholarships were given out in 2021 to 2023!
* A portion of the income in 2021 to 2023 had also been donated to World Vision’s Education Fund and Children’s Wishing Well Reach for the Star Fund.
Payment should be paid online via credit card. Entry Fees and Surcharges are non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances other than event cancellation by the organiser.
Entry Fees:
SOLO: SGD 105
DUO/TRIO: SGD 160
SMALL GROUP: SGD 220
LARGE GROUP: SGD 300
Surcharges:
Late Entry: SGD 30
Amendment: SGD 30
Enrol online via www.iydc.co between 1st September 2024 to 15 September 2024. Entries after 15th September 2024 will be subjected to availability and late charges.
- Fill up the online entry form (available from 1 September 2024).
- Pay the entry fee(s) via credit card on website.
- Keep a backup copy of the completed form and proof of payment.
- Successful enrolments will be confirmed by email. A reference number will be provided for each enrolment.
Schools with larger number of entries may download or request for a soft copy of the batch entry form to be submitted directly to us via email. Email the batch entry form to registration@iydc.co .
Batch Entry:
**Download Batch Entry form (available from September 2024).
Acceptance of entry is on a first-come-first-serve basis until quota is full.
Online Competition Entry Deadline: 15 September 2024
Video Submission Deadline: 15 October 2024
Late Entries
- Late entries after 15th September 2024 will be accepted if spaces are still available. A surcharge of SGD 30 will be applied for each late entry.
- Any change of enrolment details can be made on or before 1st October 2024 with a surcharge of SGD 30 per request. Late requests made after the 1st October 2024 will not be accepted.
Name
The name used on the Certificate will be based on the name provided in the entry form. A surcharge of SGD 30 will be payable if name is to be amended.
For Solo, Duo and Trio, competitors should enrol in their own names.
For Group, competitors should enrol in the name of an organisation / school, with each participant’s name clearly stated in the entry form. Each participant of a group is not allowed to represent more than one organisation / school.
Age
Competitors must enrol in the appropriate age group, with the age criteria as follows:
Solo:
Age based on competitor’s age by 1st July 2024.
Duo, Trio and Group Items:
If dancers are of different ages, the group will be competing in the age group according to the age of the oldest dancer by 1st January 2024.
Music, lyrics, costumes and choreography content must be age and event appropriate. Inappropriate items may be disqualified at the discretion of the adjudicator panel.
Identity Check
The organiser will check the identity document of each contestant during the registration process. The identity document must be an official document bearing the name, photo and date of birth of the contestant. Failure to prove the identity may lead to disqualification.
Video Submission
- The video(s) being entered for the competition must be filmed on or after 1st January 2024.
- The duration of the dance piece should not exceed the maximum length for the category. The commencement of the dance movement will be timed regardless when the music starts.
- Videos should be submitted in .mp4 or .mov format by uploading to a cloud drive. Link to upload the videos will be emailed to participants after the closing date. All videos must be submitted via the upload link by 15th October 2024. Late submissions will not be accepted.
- Information on submission of videos will be communicated after the sign up closing date.
- Participants are allowed multiple entries for each level / genre, with a cap of 3 solo entries per participant per genre.
Photographs And Video Recording
- IYDC owns the rights to publish and broadcast videos / photos submitted by the competitors for the purpose of the competition event.
- Recording of the broadcasted event is strictly prohibited.
- Contestants are responsible for their own training and submission of entries.
- The IYDC reserves the right to amend the Rules and Regulations.
- The IYDC reserves the right to amend the schedule of the competition or cancel any category in case of insufficient entries.
- Participants take part in this event at their own risks. IYDC will not be held responsible for any injuries / loss that may occur during the course of the event.
- For enquiries, contact info@iydc.co
Frequently asked questions
Refer to the list of FAQs. Still have questions? Contact us via info@iydc.co or Whatsapp.
A global event showcasing young talent in various dance genres, promoting cultural exchange and fostering a sense of global community among young dancers.
The Online Competition Videos used for submission can be recorded anytime after 1st January 2024. Sign up deadline for the Online Competition will be 15th September 2024. Video Submission deadline will be 15th October 2024.
You can film your dance piece from a stage, studio, home setting or any place free from obstruction.
Yes, you can submit a video from another competition as long as the video was recorded on or after 1st January 2024.
The competition is open to youth dance groups and soloists from around the world. Specific age categories and eligibility criteria are detailed in the “Competition Categories” section.
Registration details, including deadlines and required documentation, are found on the “Application Rules and Procedures” section.
Participants are allowed multiple entries for each level / genre, with a cap of 3 solo entries per participant per genre. Additional fees will apply.
Yes, every participant will be awarded a medal based on their own achievement level. Top scorers in each category will receive trophies, certificates, and possibly prize awards or scholarships. Refer to “Prizes and Awards” section for details.
Plans for streaming the video submissions for the competition will be announced. Check our website and social media for updates.
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