Director: Tsvetomira Krumova Location, dates and time Venice – a fairy tale city that was founded amidst a number of small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It is often called the most romantic city in Europe, it is the city of lovers and wedding cruises but also one for the lonely souls. Venice – one of those world cities that must be visited at least once in a lifetime. Dates - 23.06.2020 – 27.06.2020 /5 days, 4 nights with breakfast/ 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. “Venetian Nights” festival is not a competition and participants would not compete against each other. Participants: 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 Terms for participation: Maximum duration of musical and dance performances: FESTIVAL DAYS (24.06.2020, Wednesday and 25.06.2020, Thursday) Solo, duet and trio - up to 4 min for performance per age group Group – up to 15 min for an ensemble per age group GALA CONCERT (26.06.2020, 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: 23.06.2020, Tuesday /organization day/ 14.00 – 20.00 h Check-in and accommodation 24.06.2020, Wednesday /festival day/ 7.00 – 10.00 h Breakfast Free time – Opportunity for walks and exploration of the city of Venice 20.00 h – Concert of individual performers and groups (opening night of the festival) 25.06.2020, Thursday /festival day/ 7.00 – 10.00 h Breakfast Free time. Opportunity for a half day tour to the city of Verona 20.00 h – Concert of individual performers and groups 26.06.2020, Friday /Gala Concert/ 7.00 – 10.00 h Breakfast. Free time 20.00 h – Gala concert, prize ceremony and presentation of all individual performers and groups 27.06.2020, Saturday 7.00 – 10.00 h Breakfast 10.00 h – Check-out time Participation fee: 165 Euro per person Every 25 participants one is free of charge (24 pay + 1 free) Participation fee includes: 4 nights with breakfast, double and triple rooms A certificate of attendance and prize for every ensemble A t-shirt with the festival’s logo for every participant Participation fee Additional costs: City tax – paid on reception on accommodation Additional cost if you are staying in an individual room OPTIONAL: For every participant we can provide additional nights in the hotel PAYMENT: We will send you confirmation of our bank details and terms of payments after we receive your filled-in application form All bank transfer expenses are to be paid by the participants in the festival. 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. As a second step - payment of deposit of 26€ per person till 31.03.2020 to the bank account of the organizing team.