Director: Tsvetomira Krumova Antalya is a city on the Mediterranean coast of Turkiye and the fifth largest in the country, the administrative center of the Antalya province of the same name. A picturesque city surrounded by high mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. It has a beautiful beach. The area of the city is filled with numerous archaeological and historical sites. The city is one of the important centers of the so-called Turkish Riviera. Historical architecture is concentrated in the old town - Kaleici. With its narrow cobbledstreets lined with historic houses, boutique hotels, restaurants and shops, it retains much of its historic character. Terms and conditions: Location, dates and time Dates: 22.10 – 27.10.2024 / 6 days, 5 nights on basis AI – /all included/ Possibility of additional nights! Location: ALANYA, ANTALYA, TURKIYE DEADLINE for submitting application forms: 20.04.2024 DEADLINE for full payment: 15.08.2024 Goal of the festival: The goal of the festival is to provide kids, teenagers and adults with the opportunity to show their talents in front of a big audience; to develop and promote music and dance art, as well as to strengthen the relationships between group leaders. Further goal of the festival is to promote joint activities among the performers and create friendships. Form of the festival: "Sun Sparks" festival is not a competition and participants would not compete against each other. Participants in the festvival: The festival is open to all – individual participants, community centers, youth centers, academies, public schools, private schools, dance studios/clubs, etc. There are no age limitations. Age categories: 1st age category – kids under 12 yrs 2nd age category teenagers 13 to 19 yrs 3rd age category – adults over 19 yrs Participation terms: Maximum duration of musical and dance performances: FESTIVAL DAYS (23 и 24 October, Wednesday and Thursday) Solo, duet and trio - upto4minfor performance per age group Group – up to 15min for an ensemble per age group GALA CONCERT (25 October, Friday) Group – up to 5 minutes for an ensemble per age group DANCE CATEGORY Dance category is open to all non-professional dance groups and performers without restrictions in genre (hip-hop, classical dance, folk dance, modern dance, jazz ballet, etc.) or number of participants. MUSIC CATEGORY Music category is open to all non-professional dance groups and performers (singers, musicians, choirs, etc.) without restrictions in genre (hip-hop, classical music, folk music, pop and rock music, jazz, etc.) or number of participants. Note: Participants should provide their own musical instruments and/or music for their routines Program: 22 October, Tuesday /organization day/ 15.00 - 19.00 Check-in and accommodation for the groups 19.00 - Dinner 23 October, Wednesday /festival day/ Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner Free time - opportunity for excursions in Antalya aria 19.30 - Opening of the festival and concert of individuals and groups performers 24 October, Thursday /festival day/ Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner Free time. Opportunity for a trip with a boat - extra charge 19.30 - Opening of the festival and concert of individuals and groups performers. 25 October, Friday /gala concert/ Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner Free time for beach or shopping 19:30 - Gala concert and awarding of the participants 26 October, Saturday Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. Free time for sightseeing or beach 27 October, Sunday 7.00 - 09:00 h Breakfast 10.00 - Check-out time Participation fee: 297 Euro per person Every 25 participants one is free of charge (24 pay + 1 free) Participation fee includes: 5 nights in BEACH CLUB DOGANAY HOTEL 5* - ALANYA based on AI /all included, meal and drinks/ A certificate of attendance and prize for every ensemble A T-shirt with the festival’s logo for every participant Participation fee Extra payment: Payment for single room - 425 Euro per person Extra payment for additional night - 55 Euro Transport Additional excursions are requested in advance Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. Approved groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment. Second step: deposit of the amount of 26 € per person to the organizers until 10.05.2024 All bank transfer expenses are to be paid by the participants in the festival. The payment of deposit it is non-refundable!