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<div class="feed-description"><p><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><!-- [if !mso]> <![endif]--></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><!-- [if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:UseFELayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!-- [if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui></object> </comment><!--[if gte mso 10]> </comment></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">THE COMMITTEE FOR CULTURE OF ST.PETERSBURG</span> </strong> </p> <p><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">The Centre of International Cooperation – “Inter Aspect”</span></strong> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span></strong> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">7th International Folklore Festival</span></strong> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">«INTERFOLK in </span></strong><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Russia</span></strong><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">»</span></strong> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">November 14 – 19, 2014</span></strong><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">, </span></strong><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Saint Petersburg</span></strong> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">The Festival is aimed at promoting the interaction between cultures in the field of folk art. The main idea is to bring together the groups and ensembles from around the world in </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">St. Petersburg</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"> in order to further the cross-enrichment of cultures and promote international cultural cooperation.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Another objective of the Festival is to hand national traditions down to younger generations, so that they would keep the national heritage and develop new forms of intercultural dialogue.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">THE FESTIVAL AIMS TO:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Develop and strengthen cultural relations with countries of the former Soviet Union Countries and beyond, activate cultural exchange, generate a creative climate favourable for the communication among participants in the Festival;</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Promote joint performances of ensembles from different countries of the world and cities of </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Russia</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">, in order to foster the respect for national traditions of other cultures and to stimulate the emergence of new masterpieces based on folklore.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Develop the professional skills of groups’ leaders;</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Search for and provide all-round support to new talents in the field of folk music (the best groups will be publicized on the web site and in the </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">GOLD</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"> book of the Festival;</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Encourage music producers, organizers of concerts and festivals to develop further contacts with participant teams (invitation of the best groups to the concert tours and the international festivals);</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Carry out educational programs at schools intended to inculcate in youngsters a positive attitude towards ethnic diversity and to heighten their interest in traditions, customs and culture of various ethnic groups.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">PARTNERS:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">European Association of Folklore Festivals (EAFF)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Saint-Petersburg District Administrations</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">«Kaskad» Cultural Centre, Peterhof</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Creative Association «Art Attaché»</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">PARTICIPANTS:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Vocal groups performing folklore music: choirs and ensembles</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Dance groups performing traditional and folklore dances</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Instrumental groups: orchestras and ensembles, performing folk music</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Groups enacting parts of folk ceremonies, rituals, popular games, etc. </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">CONCERT VENUES:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>“Saint-Petersburg” Concert Hall (5/2 Pirogovskaya Embankment)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>«Kaskad» Cultural centre (</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">2 Tsaritsinskaya street</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">, Petrodvoretz)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Halls of </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">St Petersburg</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"> district Administrations</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Concert halls of educational institutions (museums, secondary schools, higher education institutions)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Cultural centres of </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">St Petersburg</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"> and suburbs</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">THE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">November, 14 <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Arrival of participants in </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">St Petersburg</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">, check in hotel</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Registration of participants </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Rehearsals on the concert stage </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">17.00 – The fair and workshop on handicrafts</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">19.00 – Festival’s Opening Ceremony, gala concert of the participants</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">November, 15<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Sightseeing tours of </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">St Petersburg</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Rehearsals on the contest stage for participants in the competition</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Festival Concerts (concert halls of St.Petersburg and abroad)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">November, 16<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>First round of International competition «INTERFOLK» (performances of competitors)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">For other participants: excursions to St.Petersburg museums and famous places.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">November, 17<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Workshops, master classes</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Festival Concerts (concert halls of St.Petersburg)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">20.00 – Friendship party </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">(“Festival school”, declaration of the groups to the second round)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">November, 18<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Workshops, master classes</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Festival Concerts (concert halls of St.Petersburg)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">19.00 - Second round of International competition «INTERFOLK». </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Grand Prix contest, bestowal of awards, diplomas and souvenirs to Winners and Diploma holders. Festival’s Closing Ceremony</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">22.00 - Dance party for the participants of the festival</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">November, 19<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Departure of participants</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">CONDITIONS:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>All participants of the Festival pay their travel expenses. The Organising Committee organize hotel accommodation as well as to arrange for feeding and cultural program (excursions); </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Participant groups are to submit printed materials to be used in posters, booklets and catalogues of the Festival for information purposes; each team will receive free catalogues;</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Participation in Opening of the Festival with one piece up to 3 minutes and participation in concerts of the Festival, overall time of performance from 10 to 15 minutes (one concert minimum);</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>All participants in the Festival are to submit their audio or video records to organizers (CDs may be mailed by post, and certain tracks may be sent by e-email)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Each participant group will receive a certificate (diploma) and a souvenir of the Festival,</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Every group may participate in the fair on handicrafts at the Open and Close concerts (with their crafts products from native region)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>All the Festival events will be covered by press, radio and TV programs; participants’ information submitted to the Organising Committee will be used in Festival advertising materials;</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>A delegation may include not only artists, but also accompanying persons. No limitations on number of artists and accompanying persons;</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Participation in evening party with other groups.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">FESTIVAL FEE (for participants and accompanying persons)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">«Festival Package 1 » 190 EUR per person (3* hotel, 20 minutes from the center) </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>5 nights in economic twin/double rooms, bathrooms available</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>5 breakfasts</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>transfer “airport-hostel-airport” with guide</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>sightseeing city tour by bus with guide (</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">St. Petersburg</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>Opening ceremony with gala concert of participants</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>public concerts with other groups</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>transfers by bus to the concert venues</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>complete set of festival information materials</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">«Festival Package 2 » 235 EUR per person (3* hotel 20 minutes from the center) </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>5 nights in standard twin/double rooms, bathrooms available</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>5 breakfasts on buffet</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>transfer “airport-hostel-airport” with guide</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>5 (five) dinners</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>sightseeing city tour by bus with guide (</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">St. Petersburg</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>Opening ceremony with gala concert of participants</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>public concerts with other groups</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>transfers to the concert venues</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>complete set of festival information materials</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>one free leader for group of 40 persons</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">«Festival Package 3 » 280 EUR per person (3* hotel in the center of the city)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>5 nights in standard twin/double rooms, bathrooms available</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>5 breakfasts on buffet </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>transfer “airport-hotel-airport” with guide</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>5 (five) dinners on buffet at hotel</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>sightseeing city tour by bus with guide (</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">St. Petersburg</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>Opening ceremony with gala concert of participants</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>public concerts with other groups</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>transfers to the competition and concert venues</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>complete set of festival information materials</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>one free leader for group of 40 persons</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Please notice! Hotel reservation is guarantee ONLY after 10% prepayment no later than September 30.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Accommodation, meals and culture program (excursions, bus, guides) for the participants is provider by “Art Attaché” Creative Organization</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><a href="http://www.artattache.spb.ru" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">http://www.artattache.spb.ru</span></a> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">APPLYING FOR PARTICIPATION:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">You should fill in the application form and send it by e-mail: interfolk@mail.ru no later than </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">September 1, 2014</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">The following materials are to be attached to the application form: </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Background (up to 10 lines in English);</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Colour photographs of group (in JPG (JPEG) format, up to 2 MB)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Audio- or video records (please, send certain tracks by e-mail to: interfolk@mail.ru)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Proposed repertoire.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">7th International competition «Grand Prix INTERFOLK»</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Each participant group is welcome to choose: participation in the Festival only, participation both in the Festival and in the Competition, participation in the Competition only. The group’s choice and decision must be stated in the application form.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">PARTICIPANTS:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Vocal groups performing folklore music: choirs and ensembles</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Dance groups performing traditional and folklore dances</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Instrumental groups: orchestras and ensembles, performing folk music</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Groups enacting parts of folk ceremonies, rituals, popular games, etc. </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">CATEGORIES:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">А</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">-1 – folklore groups, authentic folklore (choirs and ensembles), the age not have more than 17</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">А</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">-2 – folklore groups, authentic folklore (choirs and ensembles), the age after 17</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">B-1 – modern arrangement of folklore music (choirs and ensembles), the age not have more than 17</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">B-2 – modern arrangement of folklore music (choirs and ensembles), the age after 17</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">С</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">-1 – mixed ensembles (vocal-instrumental-dances), the age not have more than 17</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">С</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">-2 – mixed ensembles (vocal-instrumental-dances), the age after 17</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">D-1 – choreographic ensembles and pairs (folklore dances), the age not have more than 17</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">D-2 – choreographic ensembles and pairs (folklore dances), the age after 17</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">E-1 – instrumental ensembles and orchestras (folklore music), the age not have more than 17</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">E-2 – instrumental ensembles and orchestras (folklore music), the age after 17</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">No limitations on number of participants.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">CONTEST PROCEDURE:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">The competition includes two rounds:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Each participant group has a rehearsal (stage trial). The schedule of their trials is devised by the secretary IN ADVANCE (before the participants’ arrival).</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">16 November<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>First round</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">The contestants perform before an audience.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">For the First Round artists will present one (1) or two (2) varies works based on traditional (folklore) material of any country up to 10 minutes. </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Upon completion of the first round the jury will make decision as to winners and diploma holders of contest, and will award special prizes:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Laureate (Gold, Silver and Bronze diploma by categories)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Diploma of Participant</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Special prizes of the jury</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">The Results of the contest and the awarding will be held November 18 during the 2nd round.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">EVALUATION CRITERIA:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Artistry and performing skills of competitors;</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Representation of local material, both traditional and modern;</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Presentation of program (costumes, traditional music instruments, originality of direction)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">18 November<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Second round</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Contest is open for general public.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Only Winners with Gold diplomas will pass in the second round (the winners with Silver diplomas can participate by jury decision). The group will perform folklore related one piece not more that 4 minutes. </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">By results of the second round the best group will be awarded:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: FR;" lang="FR">Grand Prix <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">  </span>40000 Rubles (~1000 EUR)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: FR;" lang="FR"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: FR;" lang="FR">Prix of audience</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">TECHNICAL CONDITIONS:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">All competitors are in the same conditions. Organizing committee provides:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Piano (other musical instruments to be provided by the participants themselves)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Eight microphones for vocalists;</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Six microphones for instrumentalists;</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>CD player;</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">PLEASE, NOTICE! Phonogram (+) for vocal groups is NOT ALLOWED!</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">PARTICIPATION FEE:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">To participate in contest, artists should submit an application and pay a fee: </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Duets (pairs) and trio – 50 euro</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Group of less than 12 members – 100 euro (per group)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Group from 13 members and more – 150 euro (per group)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">The participants pay the fee immediately sending in the application form and no later than </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">September 15, 2014</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">. In case of refusal to participate in the event received after </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">September 15, 2014</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"> the entrance fee is not refund. </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">The Organizing Committee will send the bank details upon receiving the application form.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">APPLYING FOR PARTICIPATION:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">To participate in the competition you should fill in the application form and send it by e-mail to: interfolk@mail.ru , no later than </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">September 1, 2014</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">The following materials are to be attached to the application form: </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Background (up to 10 lines in English);</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Colour photographs of group (in JPG (JPEG) format, up to 2 MB)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Audio- or video records (please, send certain tracks by e-mail to: interfolk@mail.ru)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Proposed repertoire.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">ORGANISING COMMITTEE:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Tel./fax: +7-812-328-39-21</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">website: <a href="http://www.interfestplus.ru/en" target="_blank">www.interfestplus.ru/en </a></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">e-mail:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>interfolk@mail.ru</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><a href="http://www.interfestplus.ru/en" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">www.interfestplus.ru/en</span></a> </p> <p><br /><br style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="images/text-separator.png" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /> </p> <p> </p> <p> <!--[if gte mso 9]> <xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:UseFELayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml> </comment> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <!--[if !mso]> <object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui></object> <![endif]--> <!-- [if gte mso 10]> <![endif]--> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: times new roman;"><strong>Saint Petersburg</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="images/text-separator.png" alt="" /></p> <p><img src="images/ANAHRU.jpg" alt="ANAHRU" width="516" height="725" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="images/text-separator.png" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">International Dance Folklore Festival "INFEST on the banks of the Neva"</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">It will be held from 12 to 16 August 2017 in Russia in the city of St. Petersburg</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">Organizer:Public international organization - Group of Companies INFEST member of</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">CID at UNESCO</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">The main objective of the international folklore festival is to increase the role</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">and importance of national traditions of the peoples of the world in the</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">contemporary artistic culture.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">✔ Promotion and presentation of folk dance and song and dance traditions of</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">different countries.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">✔ Support for creative activity of folk groups from various educational</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">institutions of the countries of our planet.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">✔ Improving the performance skills of folk groups on the basis of the exchange of</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">experience of development of folk traditions.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">✔ Training of managers of creative groups methods of working with a team to</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">develop the folk dances and folk song and dance traditions.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">✔ Identify new groups and individual artists to further their invitation for a</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">tour.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">✔ Promote the process of creating a new children's, youth and professional</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">creative teams.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">✔ Restore the active gaming environment in the nursery school and among young</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">people in a festive context.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">✔ As well as the basic principles in the development of traditional international</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">folklore forms: - promotion of creativity of the peoples of the world; education</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">of the young generation of patriotism and pride in their country and culture;</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">preserving the origins of folk art; - Strengthening the mutual understanding and</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">friendly relations among nations; - The establishment of creative contacts</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">between groups and leaders; - Increase the level of performance groups and the</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">search for new creative personalities; - To draw public attention to the children</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">and youth folk art; - Expanding the horizons of participants, their familiarity</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">with the national culture and art.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">Nazvaniye meropriyatiya i cel (dance festival in Russia, etc.)</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 12pt;">Contact:</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 12pt;">Sevastyanova Ekaterina</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://infes.gr/">http://infes.gr/</a></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 12pt;">e-mail:<a href="mailto:katynya1209@rambler.ru">katynya1209@rambler.ru</a></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 12pt;">+302105598587</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 12pt;">Sevastyanova Ekaterina</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="images/text-separator.png" alt="" /></p> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="color: #173bd3;"><strong>Dear friends!</strong></span><strong><br /> </strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>We are glad to invite you to participate in the</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: #173bd3;"><strong>IX International Folklore Festival</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: #173bd3;"><strong>"INTERFOLK IN RUSSIA"</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>which will be held in St. Petersburg</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>from 11 to 15 November 2016.<br /> <strong>We remind you that the deadline for Applications up September, 15!</strong><br /> </strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #173bd3; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"> <strong>ORGANIZERS:</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Committee on Inter-Ethnic Relations and the implementation of the migration policy in St. Petersburg</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Centre for International Cooperation in the field of culture "Inter Aspect"</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">supported by</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">European Association of Folklore Festivals (EAFF)</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Russian Ethnographic Museum</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong><span style="color: #173bd3;">PARTICIPANTS: </span><br /> </strong>folklore, dance, choral and instrumental ensembles around the world.</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong><span style="color: #173bd3;">age:</span> </strong>7 years, a maximum without limitation;</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong><span style="color: #173bd3;">number:</span> </strong>from 2 persons, maximum is not limited.</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">In November 2016, St. Petersburg again hospitably opens its doors to the creative groups from Russia and around the world who want to participate in the festival "Interfolk in Russia." Our festival can reveal a diverse and unique world of national cultures of the peoples of Russia and around the world.</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>The festival program includes concerts in St. Petersburg halls, workshops, friendship evening. The festival hosts the International folklore competition "GRAND PRIX INTERFOLK&raquo;</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">You can contact us or just fill in the application:</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #173bd3; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>website: <a href="http://www.interfestplus.ru/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.interfestplus.ru</a></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #173bd3; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>e-mail: <a href="mailto:interfolk@mail.ru">interfolk@mail.ru</a></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>WAITING FOR YOU, DEAR FRIENDS, before the meeting in St. Petersburg !!!<br /> <img src="https://img.imgsmail.ru/mail/ru/images/templates/16/tc.gif" alt="" /><br /> <br /> </strong></span> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong><span style="color: blue;">Дорогие друзья!</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Поздравляем вас с началом нового Учебного года!</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">и желаем всем вам новых &nbsp;творческих успехов и побед!</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Приглашаем Вас к участию в</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: #173bd3;"><strong>IX&nbsp;</strong><strong>МЕЖДУНАРОДНОМ ФОЛЬКЛОРНОМ ФЕСТИВАЛЕ</strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: #173bd3;"><strong>&laquo;ИНТЕРФОЛК В РОССИИ&raquo;,</strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">который пройдет в Санкт-Петербурге</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 12pt; vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">&nbsp;с&nbsp;<strong>11 по 15 ноября 2016 &nbsp;года.</strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Будем рады видеть ваши коллективы среди участников фестиваля! </strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Напоминаем, что срок подачи заявок до 15 сентября 2016 г</strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong><span style="color: blue;">&nbsp;ОРГАНИЗАТОРЫ:&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span style="color: blue;"><br /> </span></strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Комитет по межнациональным отношениям и реализации миграционной политики в Санкт-Петербурге</span></strong><br /> <strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Центр международного сотрудничества в области культуры &laquo;Интер Аспект&raquo;</span></strong><br /> <strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">при поддержке</span></strong><br /> <strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Европейской Ассоциации Фольклорных Фестивалей (EAFF)</span></strong><br /> <strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Российского Этнографического Музея</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong><span style="color: blue;"><br /> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; УЧАСТНИКИ:</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">фольклорные, танцевальные, хоровые и инструментальные коллективы разных стран мира.<span style="color: #102501;"><br /> </span><strong><span style="color: blue;">возраст:&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></strong><span style="color: #102501;">от 7 лет, максимум без ограничения</span><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial;"><span style="color: #102501;">; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> </span><strong><span style="color: blue;">количество:</span></strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span><span style="color: #102501;">от 2-х человек, максимум не ограничен.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="color: #102501;">В ноябре 2016 года Санкт-Петербург вновь гостеприимно откроет свои двери творческим коллективам из России и разных стран мира, которые захотят принять&nbsp; участие в&nbsp; фестивале &laquo;Интерфолк в России&raquo;. Наш фестиваль позволяет</span><span style="color: #102501;">раскрыть многоликий и своеобразный мир национальных культур народов России и разных стран мира.</span><span style="color: #102501;"><br /> <br /> </span><strong>В программе фестиваля концерты в залах Санкт-Петербурга, мастер классы, вечер дружбы.&nbsp;В рамках фестиваля проходит Международный фольклорный конкурс &laquo;ГРАН-ПРИ INTERFOLK&raquo;</strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 10.55pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 10.55pt; line-height: 20pt; vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Вы можете связаться с нами или просто заполнить &nbsp;заявку:<span style="color: #4b6e88;"><br /> </span><span style="color: #173bd3;"><strong>website:</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong><a href="http://www.interfestplus.ru/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: #173bd3;">www.interfestplus.ru<br /> </span></a></strong></span><strong><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: #173bd3;">e-mail:&nbsp;<a href="https:&lt;a href=">//e.mail.ru/compose?To=interaspect@mail.ru</a>" target="_blank"&gt;<span style="color: #173bd3;"><span style="color: #0077cc;">inter</span><span style="color: #0077cc;">folk</span><span style="color: #0077cc;">@mail.ru</span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #000000;">ЖДЁМ ВАС, ДОРОГИЕ ДРУЗЬЯ, до встречи в Санкт-Петербурге!!!</span></span></strong></span></p> </div> <p><img src="images/text-separator.png" alt="" style="display: block; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="images/Labi.jpg" alt="" width="446" height="159" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Labyrinth Dance Theater is pleased to announce</span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;">our upcoming tour to</span><br /><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #000000;">Saimaa Dance Festivals, in Savonlinna, Finland on July 23rd </span><br /><span style="color: #000000;">and Open Look Dance Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia on July 26th</span> </span></div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="images/Labi2.jpg" alt="" /></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">We are proud to be participating in an American-Finnish and </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">American-Finnish-Russian cultural exchange </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">presenting </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 22pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif;"><strong>BACKSTREET</strong></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">with</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Felicia Norton</span></span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">long time Labyrinth dancer and international soloist <strong><br /></strong></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">and </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Finnish dancer, <strong>Hannu Hyttinen</strong> </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">frequent guest artist with Labyrinth Dance Theater </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">and star of Ms. Spielvogel's dance film, <br /><strong>Dark Angel</strong>. </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br />In BACKSTREET a dissolute man on the verge of a breakdown is guided on a harrowing journey to face his addictions so he can be free of them.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Dark Angel,</strong> which also featured Ms. Norton, </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">will be screened as part of the Festivals in Finland and Russia.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">(<a href="http://labyrinthdancetheater.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=AMyiWNcBoQACAAAXhQAJoQk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">watch the trailer</span></a>)For ticket information please see:<br /><a href="http://labyrinthdancetheater.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=AMyiWNcBoQACAAAYqAAJoQk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;">Saimaa Festivals<br /></a></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">or on <a href="http://labyrinthdancetheater.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=AMyiWNcBoQACAAAaHAAJoQk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;">Facebook</a>.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br />for performance hosted by</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif;"><a href="http://labyrinthdancetheater.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=AMyiWNcBoQACAAAcrgAJoQk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;">Kannon Dance St. Petersburg</a></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">or on <a href="http://labyrinthdancetheater.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=AMyiWNcBoQACAAAebQAJoQk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;">Facebook</a> </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Tour made possible in part by Finlandia Foundation National, USA, </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">the City of Savonlinna and Ministry of Culture of Finland.Performance in Savonlinna commissioned by Saimaa Lake Festivals; </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">hosted in St. Petersburg by Kannon Dance Open Look.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://labyrinthdancetheater.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=AMyiWNcBoQACAAAlGgAJoQk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;"></a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #000000;"><a href="http://labyrinthdancetheater.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=AMyiWNcBoQACAAAl3gAJoQk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span>LabyrinthDanceTheater.org</span></span></span></a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <p><img src="images/text-separator.png" alt="" style="display: block; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="images/St_Petersburg.jpg" alt="" width="439" height="582" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img src="images/text-separator.png" alt="" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="color: #23597e; font-size: x-small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">Dear friends and colleagues,</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066;">We would like to invite you to participate in the</span><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066;"> VIII International folklore festival and competition &ldquo;INTERFOLK in Russia&rdquo;</span></strong></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066;">&nbsp;<br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066;">to be held in<strong>St. Petersburg on November 13-17, 2015.</strong></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">We welcome the choirs, folklore ensembles and dance groups from all over the world, age and number of the participants is not limited. Ever open to guests, St Petersburg welcomes the ensembles, from all over the world; your dances, songs and music will contribute to a sunny atmosphere in St. Petersburg for professional dialogue to share experiences and repertoire.&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">We are proud of being a partner of the European Association of Folklore Festival (EAFF).</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">More information on the website: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><a href="http://interfolk.interfestplus.ru/index_eng.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">http://interfolk.interfestplus.ru/index_eng.php</span></a></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">Best regards,</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">Organizing Committee</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large; color: #333399;">****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">Уважаемые руководители фольклорных &nbsp;коллективов,</span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066;">Приглашаем вас к участию в<strong>V</strong></span><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066;">III</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066;">Международном фестивале и конкурсе &laquo;ИНТЕРФОЛК в России&raquo;</span></strong></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">, <br />который будет проводиться в г. Санкт-Петербурге</span><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"> с 13 по 17 ноября 2015 года.</span></strong></span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">К участию приглашаются профессиональные и любительские&nbsp; фольклорные коллективы всех жанров.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">Фестивали проводятся при поддержке Европейской Ассоциации фольклорных фестивалей (EAFF).</span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">Подробная информация&nbsp; на сайте:</span><a href="http://interfolk.interfestplus.ru/index.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">http://interfolk.interfestplus.ru/index.php</span></a></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">С уважением,</span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">Организационный комитет.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center;">*********************</p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;"><strong>World Congress on Dance Research</strong> :</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;"><em><strong>Dance Culture - pedagogy, psychology, creativity, art therapy</strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">Dear friends and colleagues,</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; We are glad to invite you to the <strong>World Congress on Dance Research</strong>, to be held 15-19 April 2015 in Saint-Petersburg, Russia.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; The Congress is organized by the Saint-Petersburg Section of CID&ndash;UNESCO.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; Theme of the Congress is:</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;"><em><strong>"Dance Culture - pedagogy, psychology, creativity, art therapy"</strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; The program includes: scientific papers, lectures, workshops, video presentations, exhibitions, performances.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; We welcome specialists in cultural studies, art historians, psychologists, sociologists, anthropologists, philosophers, theologists, medics, choreographers, dance teachers, dance therapists, dance film directors and professionals representing all forms of dance from all over the world.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; President of CID Prof. Dr. Alkis Raftis will attend.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; The World Congress on Dance Research is a best opportunity for professionals and choreography amateurs to show their high level and share their research and methodology in dance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; It is a great chance for dancers from around the world to join the CID family.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; All Congress material presented will be published.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; Special cultural program for Congress participants includes visiting the Mariinsky theatre, the HermitageMuseum, dance therapy centers and exemplary dance studios of Saint-Petersburg.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; Send application to: <a href="mailto:spbunesco@gmail.com">spbunesco@gmail.com</a> &nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; Contact for participants and mass media:</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">Vice-President of Saint-Petersburg Section CID:</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">Ms. Aelita Kondratova +7(921)936-9828&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="mailto:aelita.kondratova@gmail.com">aelita.kondratova@gmail.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">PR-manager: Ms. Dinara Meirbekova +7(911)952-2728 <a href="mailto:spbunesco@gmail.com">spbunesco@gmail.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">Looking forward to seeing you in St. Petersburg!</span></p> <p><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">https://sites.google.com/site/worlddancecongressen/</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">http://cidunesco-spb.ru/</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">-<em> The Global Dance Directory is the official directory of the dance industry - it contains over 300,000 addresses in 200 countries.</em></span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;"><em>- The International Dance Council CID is the official organization for all forms of dance in all countries of the world.</em></span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;"><em>- CID is recognized by UNESCO, national and local governments.</em></span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;"><em>- Its members are the most prominent federations, associations, schools, companies and individuals in more than 160 countries.</em></span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;"><em>- CID was founded in 1973 within the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, where it is based.</em></span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;"><em>- UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">International Dance Council CID Conseil International de la Danse</span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">UNESCO, 1 rue Miollis, FR-75732 Paris 15, France</span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">Tel. +33 1 4568 4953&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mob. +33 6 2801 0811</span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">ExecSec@cid-portal.org&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; www.cid-portal.org</span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/international.dance.council.CID">www.facebook.com/international.dance.council.CID</a></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="images/IMG_0233site.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="images/IMG_0390site.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="images/IMG_0425site.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 13pt; color: black;"></span></strong></p> <p><img src="images/text-separator.png" alt="" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" border="0" /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span lang="EN-GB">Russian</span><span lang="EN-GB">State</span><span lang="EN-GB"> Pedagogical </span><span lang="EN-GB">University</span><span lang="EN-GB"> of </span><span lang="EN-GB">A. I. Herzen</span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span lang="EN-GB">The Centre of International Cooperation &ldquo;Inter Aspect&rdquo;</span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span lang="EN-GB"></span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">2nd International festival and competition</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">&laquo;SUPER DANCE from folk to modern&raquo;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">April, 25 &ndash; 29, 2014</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">St. Petersburg</span><span lang="EN-GB">, </span><span lang="EN-GB">Russia</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">FESTIVAL PURPOSE:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">The main purpose of the Festival is to discover young talents in the realm of dance, to support their creative initiatives and promote choreography in its various artistic forms, performing and pedagogical aspects. The festival is held to encourage academic, professional cooperation and cultural exchange between choreographic groups.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">THE FESTIVAL AIMS TO:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Discover new names and talents in choreographic arts;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Create a favorable&nbsp; atmosphere and environment for professional communication, experience and repertoire exchange between the festival participants;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Raise the professional level of group leaders (master-classes, workshops and round table discussions for the leaders);</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strengthen young people&rsquo;s adequate understanding of other cultures: develop a tolerant attitude to cultural differences and respect for ethnic peculiarities with their unique forms of self-expression and artistic realization;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Attract producers, festival and concert organizers to establish business contacts with festival participants (arrangement of tours and participation in foreign festivals);</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Foster the spirit of voluntary participation among choreographic students, attracting them to work at the&nbsp; festival;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Establish and strengthen international contacts with the near- and far-abroad countries, resume cultural exchange and create conditions for the participant&rsquo;s close business communication. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">President of the Festival </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Valery Pavlovich Solomin &ndash; Rector of Russian State Pedagogical University of A. I. Herzen, Full member of the International Academy of Sciences (IAS)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Artistic Director of the Festival</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">Irina Avramkova &ndash; PhD, Dean of the Music Department of </span><span lang="EN-GB">Russian</span><span lang="EN-GB">State</span><span lang="EN-GB"> Pedagogical </span><span lang="EN-GB">University</span><span lang="EN-GB"> of </span><span lang="EN-GB">A. I. Herzen</span><span lang="EN-GB">, Honored Culture Worker of the </span><span lang="EN-GB">Russian Federation</span><span lang="EN-GB">, Honored Worker of Higher Education of the </span><span lang="EN-GB">Russian Federation</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Director of the Festival</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Elena Bizina &ndash; General director of CIC "Inter Aspect", member of European Association of Folklore Festivals (EAFF), member of European Choral Association &ldquo;Europa Cantat&rdquo;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">PARTNERS:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">European Association of Folklore Festivals (EAFF)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Saint-Petersburg District Administrations</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Creative Association &laquo;Art Attach&eacute;&raquo;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">PARTICIPANTS:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The choreographic groups from all over the world (minimum 3 dancers, maximum not limited). </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The dance groups of various styles, trends and from different choreography schools&nbsp; including:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Professional and amateur choreographic groups (no limitations on the maximum number of dancers);</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Choreographic groups of different age (no limitations on the maximum of age);</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">CONCERT VENUES:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Concert Hall &ldquo;Saint-Petersburg&rdquo; (Pirogovskaya embankment, 5/2)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Russian Ethnographic Museum (</span><span lang="EN-GB">Inzhenernaya St.</span><span lang="EN-GB">, 4/1)</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Halls of Saint-Petersburg District Administrations</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Concert Halls of </span><span lang="EN-GB">St.Petersburg</span><span lang="EN-GB">Universities</span><span lang="EN-GB"> and schools</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Concert Halls and Palaces of Culture of Saint-Petersburg</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">THE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">April, 25&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrival of the participants. Registration of the participants. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Rehearsal on the stage</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">19.00 &ndash; Official Opening Ceremony,&nbsp; Gala Concert of the participants</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">April, 26&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Excursions and city tours</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Concerts of the dance groups in concert halls of Saint-Petersburg</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Rehearsal at the venue of the competition</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Meeting with the group leaders (a round table discussion)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">April, 27&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First round of International competition &laquo;SUPER DANCE from folk to modern&raquo; (performances of the participants)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Concerts of the dance groups at concert halls of Saint-Petersburg</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">April, 28&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Excursions and city tours. Workshops, master classes</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Concerts of the dance groups in concert halls of Saint-Petersburg</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">20.00 &ndash;&nbsp; Friendship party &ldquo;Festival school&rdquo;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">(announcement of participants for the second round)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">April, 29&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Workshops, master classes</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">19.00 &ndash; Second Round of International Competition &ldquo;SUPER DANCE from folk to modern&rdquo; (competitive performance of the laureates).&nbsp; Awarding ceremony, Grand Prix contest</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Closing Ceremony</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Dance party for the participants of the festival</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">April, 30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Meeting with the jury members (a round table discussion with the group leaders)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Departure of the participants</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">CONDITIONS:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All participants are to make their own travel arrangements to and from Saint-Petersburg and pay their travel expenses. The Organizing Committee provides accommodation, catering services and cultural program (excursions) by agreement with the festival participants;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Festival participant groups are to submit printed materials to be used for the festival posters, booklets and catalogues design; each participant group receives a free catalogue as a keepsake;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each participant group is to participate in the Festival Opening Ceremony with one piece (no longer than 3 minutes) and in the Festival concerts with a 15-20 minutes performance.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each participant group is welcome to choose: participation in the Festival only, participation both in the Festival and in the Competition, participation in the Competition only. The group&rsquo;s choice and decision must be stated in the application form.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each participant group receives a diploma and a memorable souvenir of the Festival.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A group delegation can include artists and their accompanying party. The number of artists and accompanying people is not limited.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Participant groups are invited to take part in workshops (master classes) with Russian and foreign specialists;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each participant group is welcome to bring their video materials for sale and showcase their cultural uniqueness by participating in the fair-sale with arts and crafts products of their native region.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">FESTIVAL FEE (for participants and accompanying persons):</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&laquo;FESTIVAL PACKAGE 1 &raquo; 190 EUR per person (3* hotel, economic option)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5 nights in two or three beds rooms with bathrooms</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5 breakfasts</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; transfer &ldquo;airport-hostel-airport&rdquo; with guide</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; sightseeing city tour by bus with guide (</span><span lang="EN-GB">St. Petersburg</span><span lang="EN-GB">)</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Opening ceremony with gala concert of participants</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; public concerts with other groups</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Certificate of Festival and Workshop participation</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; transfers to the concert venues</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; complete set of festival information materials</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; one free leader (in twin room) for every 30 persons</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&laquo;FESTIVAL PACKAGE 2 &raquo; 240 EUR per person (3* hotel)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5 nights in standard twin/double rooms, bathrooms available</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5 breakfasts on buffet </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5 dinners on buffet at hotel</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; transfer &ldquo;airport-hotel-airport&rdquo; with guide</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; sightseeing city tour by bus with guide (</span><span lang="EN-GB">St. Petersburg</span><span lang="EN-GB">)</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Opening ceremony with gala concert of participants</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; public concerts with other groups</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Certificate of Festival and Workshop participation</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; transfers to the concert venues</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; complete set of festival information materials</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; one free leader (in twin room) for every 30 persons</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Please notice! Hotel reservation is guarantee ONLY after 10% prepayment no later February, 15.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Accommodation, meals and culture program (excursions, bus, guides) for the participants is provided by &laquo;Art Attach&eacute;&raquo; Creative association: tel/fax: +7 (812) 328-39-21</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="FR" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">website: <a href="http://www.artattache.spb.ru" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.artattache.spb.ru</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; e-mail: art-attache@mail.ru</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="FR" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="FR" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">COMPETITION CONDITIONS:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">AGE</span><span lang="EN-GB"> GROUPS: Participant groups are divided according to three age categories:</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Group 1: Children &ndash; Age 7&ndash;11;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Group 2: Teen &ndash; Age 12&ndash;15;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Group 3: Juniors &ndash; Age 16&ndash;20;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Group 4: Adults &ndash; Age 20&ndash;40;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Group 5: Seniors &ndash; from 40 years and above;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Every group can includes other age of participants but no more than 30% from full group</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">CATEGORY </span>А<span lang="EN-GB">: Classical dance and stylization</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">CATEGORY </span>В<span lang="EN-GB">: Folk choreography (ethnic dance and stylization)</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">CATEGORY </span>С<span lang="EN-GB">: Modern chorography (jazz, modern, neoclassical dance, free plastic)</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">CATEGORY D: Stage choreography (show groups, step, oriental dances, disco)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">CATEGORY E: Sport choreography (hip-hop, techno, street, electric boogie, break dance)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">CATEGORY F: Theatre of dances</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">CONTEST PROCEDURE:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">The competition includes two rounds:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Each participant group has a rehearsal (stage trial). The schedule of their trials is devised by the secretary IN ADVANCE (before the participants&rsquo; arrival).</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">First round</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">The contestants perform before an audience.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">For the First Round a participant dance group prepares one (1) or two (2) choreographic pieces lasting no longer than 10 minutes (total), including their entrance and retirement form the stage.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">For the CATEGORY F (theatre of dances) it possible to extend the time of performance (in this case only one composition up to 15 minutes)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Upon completion of the first round the jury will make decision as to winners and diploma holders of contest, and will award special prizes:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Laureate (first, second and third places in the categories)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Diploma Holder (a diploma for participation)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Special Jury Prizes</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">The main judging criteria:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Performing skills. Technique/perfection. (maximum 50 points)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Artistic merit (imagery and image creation, message, emotionality, artistry) (maximum 50 points)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Presentation (stage design and stage direction, repertoire choice, costumes ) (maximum 50 points)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">The group can take maximum 150 points.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Age&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First place&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Second place&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Third place&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Diploma&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For Grand Prix contest</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">7-11&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 130-150&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 111- 129&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 91 - 110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0-90&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the highest score, not less than 135</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">12&ndash;15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 130-150&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 111- 129&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 91 - 110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0-90&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the highest score, not less than 135</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">16-20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 130-150&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 111- 129&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 91 - 110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0-90&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the highest score, not less than 135</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">20-40&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 130-150&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 111- 129&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 91 - 110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0-90&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the highest score, not less than 135</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">40 -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 130-150&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 111- 129&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 91 - 110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0-90&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the highest score, not less than 135</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Second round&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Grand Prix contest</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">The contestants perform with audience. The running order is determined by drawing. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">All Laureates of first place (up to 15 nominees), selected by the jury, can compete in the second round.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">For the second round competition a participant dance group presents one choreographic piece (the group&rsquo;s choice) lasting no longer than 5 minutes.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Awards of the second round winners:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="FR" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Grand Prix &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 40000 Rubles (~1000 EUR)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="FR" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Prix of audience&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5000 Rubles (~130 EUR)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="FR" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">PARTICIPATION TERMS </span><span lang="EN-GB">AND</span><span lang="EN-GB"> CONDITIONS:</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A dance group is welcome to participate in two or more categories.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A group cannot change the program which they apply with. If the competition program differs from that proposed in the application, the group losses points!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The running order in the first round is determined by the Organizing Committee.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Audio record for a group&rsquo;s performance must be written on a CD-R or mini-discs, with each program number (dance) on a separate disc. Audio records of low quality are not allowed and will not be admitted to the competition.&nbsp; There are no restrictions on the use of &lsquo;live&rsquo; accompaniment to the performance. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Performance conditions are equal for all contestants.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">PARTICIPATION FEE IN COMPETITION:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">To take part in the competition, artist groups must submit an application and pay a fee:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Group of 3-6 members &ndash; 80 euro (per group)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Group of 7-12 members &ndash; 100 euro (per group)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Group of 13 and more members &ndash; 150 euro (per group)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">The fee is to be paid to the Organizing Committee AFTER THE APPLICATION SUBMISSION and no later than </span><span lang="EN-GB">March 1, 2014</span><span lang="EN-GB">. Fee payment is regarded as a confirmation of a group&rsquo;s participation in the competition.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">PLEASE NOTE:&nbsp; If you refuse to participate in the competition after </span><span lang="EN-GB">March 1, 2014</span><span lang="EN-GB">, the fee is not refunded.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">The program coordinator sends banking and fee payment details to a group after receiving their application. If the fee is paid by an organization, we ask you to provide the organization&rsquo;s bank details for the contract and invoice formation (organization full name, full name of the person in charge, legal address, bank details)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Original documents (contract, acceptance certificate, invoice) will be provided on arrival.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">APPLYING FOR PARTICIPATION:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">To participate in the festival and competition you should fill the application form and send it by e-mail: </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">super-dance10@mail.ru, no later than </span><span lang="EN-GB">February 1, 2014</span><span lang="EN-GB">.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">The following materials are to be attached to the application form: </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Background (no longer than 10 lines in English);</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Colour photographs of group (in JPG (JPEG) format, up to 2 MB)</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; video records (send certain tracks by e-mail by post, needed for concerts organization)</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; group&rsquo;s performance program</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">ORGANISING COMMITTEE:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Tel./fax: +7-812-328-39-21</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">website: <a href="http://%20www.interfestplus.ru" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.interfestplus.ru</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; e-mail:&nbsp; super-dance10@mail.ru</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img src="images/text-separator.png" alt="" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" border="0" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><!-- [if gte mso 9]> <xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml> <![endif]--></p> <p><!-- [if gte mso 10]> <![endif]--></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; color: #ff6600;"><img src="images/ 4 -2013site.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p><img src="images/text-separator.png" alt="" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" border="0" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class="feed-description"><p><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><!-- [if !mso]> <![endif]--></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><!-- [if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:UseFELayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!-- [if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui></object> </comment><!--[if gte mso 10]> </comment></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">THE COMMITTEE FOR CULTURE OF ST.PETERSBURG</span> </strong> </p> <p><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">The Centre of International Cooperation – “Inter Aspect”</span></strong> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span></strong> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">7th International Folklore Festival</span></strong> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">«INTERFOLK in </span></strong><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Russia</span></strong><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">»</span></strong> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">November 14 – 19, 2014</span></strong><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">, </span></strong><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Saint Petersburg</span></strong> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">The Festival is aimed at promoting the interaction between cultures in the field of folk art. The main idea is to bring together the groups and ensembles from around the world in </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">St. Petersburg</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"> in order to further the cross-enrichment of cultures and promote international cultural cooperation.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Another objective of the Festival is to hand national traditions down to younger generations, so that they would keep the national heritage and develop new forms of intercultural dialogue.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">THE FESTIVAL AIMS TO:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Develop and strengthen cultural relations with countries of the former Soviet Union Countries and beyond, activate cultural exchange, generate a creative climate favourable for the communication among participants in the Festival;</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Promote joint performances of ensembles from different countries of the world and cities of </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Russia</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">, in order to foster the respect for national traditions of other cultures and to stimulate the emergence of new masterpieces based on folklore.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Develop the professional skills of groups’ leaders;</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Search for and provide all-round support to new talents in the field of folk music (the best groups will be publicized on the web site and in the </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">GOLD</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"> book of the Festival;</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Encourage music producers, organizers of concerts and festivals to develop further contacts with participant teams (invitation of the best groups to the concert tours and the international festivals);</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Carry out educational programs at schools intended to inculcate in youngsters a positive attitude towards ethnic diversity and to heighten their interest in traditions, customs and culture of various ethnic groups.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">PARTNERS:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">European Association of Folklore Festivals (EAFF)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Saint-Petersburg District Administrations</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">«Kaskad» Cultural Centre, Peterhof</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Creative Association «Art Attaché»</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">PARTICIPANTS:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Vocal groups performing folklore music: choirs and ensembles</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Dance groups performing traditional and folklore dances</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Instrumental groups: orchestras and ensembles, performing folk music</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Groups enacting parts of folk ceremonies, rituals, popular games, etc. </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">CONCERT VENUES:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>“Saint-Petersburg” Concert Hall (5/2 Pirogovskaya Embankment)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>«Kaskad» Cultural centre (</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">2 Tsaritsinskaya street</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">, Petrodvoretz)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Halls of </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">St Petersburg</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"> district Administrations</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Concert halls of educational institutions (museums, secondary schools, higher education institutions)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Cultural centres of </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">St Petersburg</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"> and suburbs</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">THE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">November, 14 <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Arrival of participants in </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">St Petersburg</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">, check in hotel</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Registration of participants </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Rehearsals on the concert stage </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">17.00 – The fair and workshop on handicrafts</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">19.00 – Festival’s Opening Ceremony, gala concert of the participants</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">November, 15<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Sightseeing tours of </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">St Petersburg</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Rehearsals on the contest stage for participants in the competition</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Festival Concerts (concert halls of St.Petersburg and abroad)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">November, 16<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>First round of International competition «INTERFOLK» (performances of competitors)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">For other participants: excursions to St.Petersburg museums and famous places.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">November, 17<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Workshops, master classes</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Festival Concerts (concert halls of St.Petersburg)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">20.00 – Friendship party </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">(“Festival school”, declaration of the groups to the second round)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">November, 18<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Workshops, master classes</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Festival Concerts (concert halls of St.Petersburg)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">19.00 - Second round of International competition «INTERFOLK». </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Grand Prix contest, bestowal of awards, diplomas and souvenirs to Winners and Diploma holders. Festival’s Closing Ceremony</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">22.00 - Dance party for the participants of the festival</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">November, 19<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Departure of participants</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">CONDITIONS:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>All participants of the Festival pay their travel expenses. The Organising Committee organize hotel accommodation as well as to arrange for feeding and cultural program (excursions); </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Participant groups are to submit printed materials to be used in posters, booklets and catalogues of the Festival for information purposes; each team will receive free catalogues;</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Participation in Opening of the Festival with one piece up to 3 minutes and participation in concerts of the Festival, overall time of performance from 10 to 15 minutes (one concert minimum);</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>All participants in the Festival are to submit their audio or video records to organizers (CDs may be mailed by post, and certain tracks may be sent by e-email)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Each participant group will receive a certificate (diploma) and a souvenir of the Festival,</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Every group may participate in the fair on handicrafts at the Open and Close concerts (with their crafts products from native region)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>All the Festival events will be covered by press, radio and TV programs; participants’ information submitted to the Organising Committee will be used in Festival advertising materials;</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>A delegation may include not only artists, but also accompanying persons. No limitations on number of artists and accompanying persons;</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Participation in evening party with other groups.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">FESTIVAL FEE (for participants and accompanying persons)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">«Festival Package 1 » 190 EUR per person (3* hotel, 20 minutes from the center) </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>5 nights in economic twin/double rooms, bathrooms available</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>5 breakfasts</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>transfer “airport-hostel-airport” with guide</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>sightseeing city tour by bus with guide (</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">St. Petersburg</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>Opening ceremony with gala concert of participants</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>public concerts with other groups</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>transfers by bus to the concert venues</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>complete set of festival information materials</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">«Festival Package 2 » 235 EUR per person (3* hotel 20 minutes from the center) </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>5 nights in standard twin/double rooms, bathrooms available</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>5 breakfasts on buffet</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>transfer “airport-hostel-airport” with guide</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>5 (five) dinners</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>sightseeing city tour by bus with guide (</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">St. Petersburg</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>Opening ceremony with gala concert of participants</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>public concerts with other groups</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>transfers to the concert venues</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>complete set of festival information materials</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>one free leader for group of 40 persons</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">«Festival Package 3 » 280 EUR per person (3* hotel in the center of the city)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>5 nights in standard twin/double rooms, bathrooms available</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>5 breakfasts on buffet </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>transfer “airport-hotel-airport” with guide</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>5 (five) dinners on buffet at hotel</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>sightseeing city tour by bus with guide (</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">St. Petersburg</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>Opening ceremony with gala concert of participants</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>public concerts with other groups</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>transfers to the competition and concert venues</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>complete set of festival information materials</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">         </span>one free leader for group of 40 persons</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Please notice! Hotel reservation is guarantee ONLY after 10% prepayment no later than September 30.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Accommodation, meals and culture program (excursions, bus, guides) for the participants is provider by “Art Attaché” Creative Organization</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><a href="http://www.artattache.spb.ru" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">http://www.artattache.spb.ru</span></a> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">APPLYING FOR PARTICIPATION:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">You should fill in the application form and send it by e-mail: interfolk@mail.ru no later than </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">September 1, 2014</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">The following materials are to be attached to the application form: </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Background (up to 10 lines in English);</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Colour photographs of group (in JPG (JPEG) format, up to 2 MB)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Audio- or video records (please, send certain tracks by e-mail to: interfolk@mail.ru)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Proposed repertoire.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">7th International competition «Grand Prix INTERFOLK»</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Each participant group is welcome to choose: participation in the Festival only, participation both in the Festival and in the Competition, participation in the Competition only. The group’s choice and decision must be stated in the application form.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">PARTICIPANTS:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Vocal groups performing folklore music: choirs and ensembles</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Dance groups performing traditional and folklore dances</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Instrumental groups: orchestras and ensembles, performing folk music</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Groups enacting parts of folk ceremonies, rituals, popular games, etc. </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">CATEGORIES:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">А</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">-1 – folklore groups, authentic folklore (choirs and ensembles), the age not have more than 17</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">А</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">-2 – folklore groups, authentic folklore (choirs and ensembles), the age after 17</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">B-1 – modern arrangement of folklore music (choirs and ensembles), the age not have more than 17</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">B-2 – modern arrangement of folklore music (choirs and ensembles), the age after 17</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">С</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">-1 – mixed ensembles (vocal-instrumental-dances), the age not have more than 17</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">С</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">-2 – mixed ensembles (vocal-instrumental-dances), the age after 17</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">D-1 – choreographic ensembles and pairs (folklore dances), the age not have more than 17</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">D-2 – choreographic ensembles and pairs (folklore dances), the age after 17</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">E-1 – instrumental ensembles and orchestras (folklore music), the age not have more than 17</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">E-2 – instrumental ensembles and orchestras (folklore music), the age after 17</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">No limitations on number of participants.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">CONTEST PROCEDURE:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">The competition includes two rounds:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Each participant group has a rehearsal (stage trial). The schedule of their trials is devised by the secretary IN ADVANCE (before the participants’ arrival).</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">16 November<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>First round</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">The contestants perform before an audience.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">For the First Round artists will present one (1) or two (2) varies works based on traditional (folklore) material of any country up to 10 minutes. </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Upon completion of the first round the jury will make decision as to winners and diploma holders of contest, and will award special prizes:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Laureate (Gold, Silver and Bronze diploma by categories)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Diploma of Participant</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Special prizes of the jury</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">The Results of the contest and the awarding will be held November 18 during the 2nd round.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">EVALUATION CRITERIA:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Artistry and performing skills of competitors;</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Representation of local material, both traditional and modern;</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Presentation of program (costumes, traditional music instruments, originality of direction)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">18 November<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Second round</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Contest is open for general public.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Only Winners with Gold diplomas will pass in the second round (the winners with Silver diplomas can participate by jury decision). The group will perform folklore related one piece not more that 4 minutes. </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">By results of the second round the best group will be awarded:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: FR;" lang="FR">Grand Prix <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">  </span>40000 Rubles (~1000 EUR)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: FR;" lang="FR"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: FR;" lang="FR">Prix of audience</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">TECHNICAL CONDITIONS:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">All competitors are in the same conditions. Organizing committee provides:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Piano (other musical instruments to be provided by the participants themselves)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Eight microphones for vocalists;</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Six microphones for instrumentalists;</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>CD player;</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">PLEASE, NOTICE! Phonogram (+) for vocal groups is NOT ALLOWED!</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">PARTICIPATION FEE:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">To participate in contest, artists should submit an application and pay a fee: </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Duets (pairs) and trio – 50 euro</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Group of less than 12 members – 100 euro (per group)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Group from 13 members and more – 150 euro (per group)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">The participants pay the fee immediately sending in the application form and no later than </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">September 15, 2014</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">. In case of refusal to participate in the event received after </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">September 15, 2014</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"> the entrance fee is not refund. </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">The Organizing Committee will send the bank details upon receiving the application form.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">APPLYING FOR PARTICIPATION:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">To participate in the competition you should fill in the application form and send it by e-mail to: interfolk@mail.ru , no later than </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">September 1, 2014</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">The following materials are to be attached to the application form: </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Background (up to 10 lines in English);</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Colour photographs of group (in JPG (JPEG) format, up to 2 MB)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Audio- or video records (please, send certain tracks by e-mail to: interfolk@mail.ru)</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">       </span>Proposed repertoire.</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">ORGANISING COMMITTEE:</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Tel./fax: +7-812-328-39-21</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">website: <a href="http://www.interfestplus.ru/en" target="_blank">www.interfestplus.ru/en </a></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">e-mail:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>interfolk@mail.ru</span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"></span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><a href="http://www.interfestplus.ru/en" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">www.interfestplus.ru/en</span></a> </p> <p><br /><br style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="images/text-separator.png" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /> </p> <p> </p> <p> <!--[if gte mso 9]> <xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:UseFELayout/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml> </comment> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <!--[if !mso]> <object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui></object> <![endif]--> <!-- [if gte mso 10]> <![endif]--> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: times new roman;"><strong>Saint Petersburg</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="images/text-separator.png" alt="" /></p> <p><img src="images/ANAHRU.jpg" alt="ANAHRU" width="516" height="725" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="images/text-separator.png" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">International Dance Folklore Festival "INFEST on the banks of the Neva"</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">It will be held from 12 to 16 August 2017 in Russia in the city of St. Petersburg</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">Organizer:Public international organization - Group of Companies INFEST member of</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">CID at UNESCO</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">The main objective of the international folklore festival is to increase the role</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">and importance of national traditions of the peoples of the world in the</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">contemporary artistic culture.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">✔ Promotion and presentation of folk dance and song and dance traditions of</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">different countries.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">✔ Support for creative activity of folk groups from various educational</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">institutions of the countries of our planet.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">✔ Improving the performance skills of folk groups on the basis of the exchange of</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">experience of development of folk traditions.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">✔ Training of managers of creative groups methods of working with a team to</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">develop the folk dances and folk song and dance traditions.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">✔ Identify new groups and individual artists to further their invitation for a</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">tour.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">✔ Promote the process of creating a new children's, youth and professional</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">creative teams.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">✔ Restore the active gaming environment in the nursery school and among young</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">people in a festive context.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">✔ As well as the basic principles in the development of traditional international</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">folklore forms: - promotion of creativity of the peoples of the world; education</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">of the young generation of patriotism and pride in their country and culture;</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">preserving the origins of folk art; - Strengthening the mutual understanding and</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">friendly relations among nations; - The establishment of creative contacts</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">between groups and leaders; - Increase the level of performance groups and the</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">search for new creative personalities; - To draw public attention to the children</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">and youth folk art; - Expanding the horizons of participants, their familiarity</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">with the national culture and art.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;">Nazvaniye meropriyatiya i cel (dance festival in Russia, etc.)</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 12pt;">Contact:</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 12pt;">Sevastyanova Ekaterina</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://infes.gr/">http://infes.gr/</a></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 12pt;">e-mail:<a href="mailto:katynya1209@rambler.ru">katynya1209@rambler.ru</a></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 12pt;">+302105598587</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 12pt;">Sevastyanova Ekaterina</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="images/text-separator.png" alt="" /></p> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="color: #173bd3;"><strong>Dear friends!</strong></span><strong><br /> </strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>We are glad to invite you to participate in the</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: #173bd3;"><strong>IX International Folklore Festival</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: #173bd3;"><strong>"INTERFOLK IN RUSSIA"</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>which will be held in St. Petersburg</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>from 11 to 15 November 2016.<br /> <strong>We remind you that the deadline for Applications up September, 15!</strong><br /> </strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #173bd3; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"> <strong>ORGANIZERS:</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Committee on Inter-Ethnic Relations and the implementation of the migration policy in St. Petersburg</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Centre for International Cooperation in the field of culture "Inter Aspect"</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">supported by</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">European Association of Folklore Festivals (EAFF)</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Russian Ethnographic Museum</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong><span style="color: #173bd3;">PARTICIPANTS: </span><br /> </strong>folklore, dance, choral and instrumental ensembles around the world.</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong><span style="color: #173bd3;">age:</span> </strong>7 years, a maximum without limitation;</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong><span style="color: #173bd3;">number:</span> </strong>from 2 persons, maximum is not limited.</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">In November 2016, St. Petersburg again hospitably opens its doors to the creative groups from Russia and around the world who want to participate in the festival "Interfolk in Russia." Our festival can reveal a diverse and unique world of national cultures of the peoples of Russia and around the world.</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>The festival program includes concerts in St. Petersburg halls, workshops, friendship evening. The festival hosts the International folklore competition "GRAND PRIX INTERFOLK&raquo;</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">You can contact us or just fill in the application:</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #173bd3; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>website: <a href="http://www.interfestplus.ru/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.interfestplus.ru</a></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #173bd3; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>e-mail: <a href="mailto:interfolk@mail.ru">interfolk@mail.ru</a></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>WAITING FOR YOU, DEAR FRIENDS, before the meeting in St. Petersburg !!!<br /> <img src="https://img.imgsmail.ru/mail/ru/images/templates/16/tc.gif" alt="" /><br /> <br /> </strong></span> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong><span style="color: blue;">Дорогие друзья!</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Поздравляем вас с началом нового Учебного года!</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">и желаем всем вам новых &nbsp;творческих успехов и побед!</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Приглашаем Вас к участию в</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: #173bd3;"><strong>IX&nbsp;</strong><strong>МЕЖДУНАРОДНОМ ФОЛЬКЛОРНОМ ФЕСТИВАЛЕ</strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: #173bd3;"><strong>&laquo;ИНТЕРФОЛК В РОССИИ&raquo;,</strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">который пройдет в Санкт-Петербурге</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 12pt; vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">&nbsp;с&nbsp;<strong>11 по 15 ноября 2016 &nbsp;года.</strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Будем рады видеть ваши коллективы среди участников фестиваля! </strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Напоминаем, что срок подачи заявок до 15 сентября 2016 г</strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong><span style="color: blue;">&nbsp;ОРГАНИЗАТОРЫ:&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span style="color: blue;"><br /> </span></strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Комитет по межнациональным отношениям и реализации миграционной политики в Санкт-Петербурге</span></strong><br /> <strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Центр международного сотрудничества в области культуры &laquo;Интер Аспект&raquo;</span></strong><br /> <strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">при поддержке</span></strong><br /> <strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Европейской Ассоциации Фольклорных Фестивалей (EAFF)</span></strong><br /> <strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Российского Этнографического Музея</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong><span style="color: blue;"><br /> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; УЧАСТНИКИ:</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">фольклорные, танцевальные, хоровые и инструментальные коллективы разных стран мира.<span style="color: #102501;"><br /> </span><strong><span style="color: blue;">возраст:&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></strong><span style="color: #102501;">от 7 лет, максимум без ограничения</span><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial;"><span style="color: #102501;">; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> </span><strong><span style="color: blue;">количество:</span></strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span><span style="color: #102501;">от 2-х человек, максимум не ограничен.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="color: #102501;">В ноябре 2016 года Санкт-Петербург вновь гостеприимно откроет свои двери творческим коллективам из России и разных стран мира, которые захотят принять&nbsp; участие в&nbsp; фестивале &laquo;Интерфолк в России&raquo;. Наш фестиваль позволяет</span><span style="color: #102501;">раскрыть многоликий и своеобразный мир национальных культур народов России и разных стран мира.</span><span style="color: #102501;"><br /> <br /> </span><strong>В программе фестиваля концерты в залах Санкт-Петербурга, мастер классы, вечер дружбы.&nbsp;В рамках фестиваля проходит Международный фольклорный конкурс &laquo;ГРАН-ПРИ INTERFOLK&raquo;</strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 10.55pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 10.55pt; line-height: 20pt; vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Вы можете связаться с нами или просто заполнить &nbsp;заявку:<span style="color: #4b6e88;"><br /> </span><span style="color: #173bd3;"><strong>website:</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong><a href="http://www.interfestplus.ru/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: #173bd3;">www.interfestplus.ru<br /> </span></a></strong></span><strong><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: #173bd3;">e-mail:&nbsp;<a href="https:&lt;a href=">//e.mail.ru/compose?To=interaspect@mail.ru</a>" target="_blank"&gt;<span style="color: #173bd3;"><span style="color: #0077cc;">inter</span><span style="color: #0077cc;">folk</span><span style="color: #0077cc;">@mail.ru</span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #000000;">ЖДЁМ ВАС, ДОРОГИЕ ДРУЗЬЯ, до встречи в Санкт-Петербурге!!!</span></span></strong></span></p> </div> <p><img src="images/text-separator.png" alt="" style="display: block; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="images/Labi.jpg" alt="" width="446" height="159" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Labyrinth Dance Theater is pleased to announce</span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;">our upcoming tour to</span><br /><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #000000;">Saimaa Dance Festivals, in Savonlinna, Finland on July 23rd </span><br /><span style="color: #000000;">and Open Look Dance Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia on July 26th</span> </span></div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="images/Labi2.jpg" alt="" /></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">We are proud to be participating in an American-Finnish and </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">American-Finnish-Russian cultural exchange </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">presenting </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 22pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif;"><strong>BACKSTREET</strong></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">with</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Felicia Norton</span></span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">long time Labyrinth dancer and international soloist <strong><br /></strong></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">and </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Finnish dancer, <strong>Hannu Hyttinen</strong> </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">frequent guest artist with Labyrinth Dance Theater </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">and star of Ms. Spielvogel's dance film, <br /><strong>Dark Angel</strong>. </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br />In BACKSTREET a dissolute man on the verge of a breakdown is guided on a harrowing journey to face his addictions so he can be free of them.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Dark Angel,</strong> which also featured Ms. Norton, </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">will be screened as part of the Festivals in Finland and Russia.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">(<a href="http://labyrinthdancetheater.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=AMyiWNcBoQACAAAXhQAJoQk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">watch the trailer</span></a>)For ticket information please see:<br /><a href="http://labyrinthdancetheater.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=AMyiWNcBoQACAAAYqAAJoQk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;">Saimaa Festivals<br /></a></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">or on <a href="http://labyrinthdancetheater.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=AMyiWNcBoQACAAAaHAAJoQk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;">Facebook</a>.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br />for performance hosted by</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif;"><a href="http://labyrinthdancetheater.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=AMyiWNcBoQACAAAcrgAJoQk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;">Kannon Dance St. Petersburg</a></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">or on <a href="http://labyrinthdancetheater.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=AMyiWNcBoQACAAAebQAJoQk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;">Facebook</a> </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Tour made possible in part by Finlandia Foundation National, USA, </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">the City of Savonlinna and Ministry of Culture of Finland.Performance in Savonlinna commissioned by Saimaa Lake Festivals; </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">hosted in St. Petersburg by Kannon Dance Open Look.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://labyrinthdancetheater.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=AMyiWNcBoQACAAAlGgAJoQk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;"></a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #000000;"><a href="http://labyrinthdancetheater.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=AMyiWNcBoQACAAAl3gAJoQk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: franklin gothic book,franklin gothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span>LabyrinthDanceTheater.org</span></span></span></a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <p><img src="images/text-separator.png" alt="" style="display: block; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="images/St_Petersburg.jpg" alt="" width="439" height="582" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img src="images/text-separator.png" alt="" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="color: #23597e; font-size: x-small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">Dear friends and colleagues,</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066;">We would like to invite you to participate in the</span><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066;"> VIII International folklore festival and competition &ldquo;INTERFOLK in Russia&rdquo;</span></strong></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066;">&nbsp;<br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066;">to be held in<strong>St. Petersburg on November 13-17, 2015.</strong></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">We welcome the choirs, folklore ensembles and dance groups from all over the world, age and number of the participants is not limited. Ever open to guests, St Petersburg welcomes the ensembles, from all over the world; your dances, songs and music will contribute to a sunny atmosphere in St. Petersburg for professional dialogue to share experiences and repertoire.&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">We are proud of being a partner of the European Association of Folklore Festival (EAFF).</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">More information on the website: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><a href="http://interfolk.interfestplus.ru/index_eng.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">http://interfolk.interfestplus.ru/index_eng.php</span></a></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">Best regards,</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">Organizing Committee</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large; color: #333399;">****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">Уважаемые руководители фольклорных &nbsp;коллективов,</span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066;">Приглашаем вас к участию в<strong>V</strong></span><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066;">III</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066;">Международном фестивале и конкурсе &laquo;ИНТЕРФОЛК в России&raquo;</span></strong></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">, <br />который будет проводиться в г. Санкт-Петербурге</span><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"> с 13 по 17 ноября 2015 года.</span></strong></span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">К участию приглашаются профессиональные и любительские&nbsp; фольклорные коллективы всех жанров.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">Фестивали проводятся при поддержке Европейской Ассоциации фольклорных фестивалей (EAFF).</span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">Подробная информация&nbsp; на сайте:</span><a href="http://interfolk.interfestplus.ru/index.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">http://interfolk.interfestplus.ru/index.php</span></a></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">С уважением,</span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000066; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;">Организационный комитет.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center;">*********************</p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;"><strong>World Congress on Dance Research</strong> :</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;"><em><strong>Dance Culture - pedagogy, psychology, creativity, art therapy</strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">Dear friends and colleagues,</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; We are glad to invite you to the <strong>World Congress on Dance Research</strong>, to be held 15-19 April 2015 in Saint-Petersburg, Russia.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; The Congress is organized by the Saint-Petersburg Section of CID&ndash;UNESCO.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; Theme of the Congress is:</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;"><em><strong>"Dance Culture - pedagogy, psychology, creativity, art therapy"</strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; The program includes: scientific papers, lectures, workshops, video presentations, exhibitions, performances.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; We welcome specialists in cultural studies, art historians, psychologists, sociologists, anthropologists, philosophers, theologists, medics, choreographers, dance teachers, dance therapists, dance film directors and professionals representing all forms of dance from all over the world.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; President of CID Prof. Dr. Alkis Raftis will attend.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; The World Congress on Dance Research is a best opportunity for professionals and choreography amateurs to show their high level and share their research and methodology in dance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; It is a great chance for dancers from around the world to join the CID family.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; All Congress material presented will be published.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; Special cultural program for Congress participants includes visiting the Mariinsky theatre, the HermitageMuseum, dance therapy centers and exemplary dance studios of Saint-Petersburg.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; Send application to: <a href="mailto:spbunesco@gmail.com">spbunesco@gmail.com</a> &nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;&nbsp; Contact for participants and mass media:</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">Vice-President of Saint-Petersburg Section CID:</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">Ms. Aelita Kondratova +7(921)936-9828&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="mailto:aelita.kondratova@gmail.com">aelita.kondratova@gmail.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">PR-manager: Ms. Dinara Meirbekova +7(911)952-2728 <a href="mailto:spbunesco@gmail.com">spbunesco@gmail.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">Looking forward to seeing you in St. Petersburg!</span></p> <p><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">https://sites.google.com/site/worlddancecongressen/</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">http://cidunesco-spb.ru/</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">-<em> The Global Dance Directory is the official directory of the dance industry - it contains over 300,000 addresses in 200 countries.</em></span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;"><em>- The International Dance Council CID is the official organization for all forms of dance in all countries of the world.</em></span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;"><em>- CID is recognized by UNESCO, national and local governments.</em></span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;"><em>- Its members are the most prominent federations, associations, schools, companies and individuals in more than 160 countries.</em></span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;"><em>- CID was founded in 1973 within the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, where it is based.</em></span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;"><em>- UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">International Dance Council CID Conseil International de la Danse</span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">UNESCO, 1 rue Miollis, FR-75732 Paris 15, France</span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">Tel. +33 1 4568 4953&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mob. +33 6 2801 0811</span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;">ExecSec@cid-portal.org&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; www.cid-portal.org</span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/international.dance.council.CID">www.facebook.com/international.dance.council.CID</a></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="images/IMG_0233site.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="images/IMG_0390site.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="images/IMG_0425site.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 13pt; color: black;"></span></strong></p> <p><img src="images/text-separator.png" alt="" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" border="0" /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span lang="EN-GB">Russian</span><span lang="EN-GB">State</span><span lang="EN-GB"> Pedagogical </span><span lang="EN-GB">University</span><span lang="EN-GB"> of </span><span lang="EN-GB">A. I. Herzen</span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span lang="EN-GB">The Centre of International Cooperation &ldquo;Inter Aspect&rdquo;</span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span lang="EN-GB"></span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">2nd International festival and competition</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">&laquo;SUPER DANCE from folk to modern&raquo;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">April, 25 &ndash; 29, 2014</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">St. Petersburg</span><span lang="EN-GB">, </span><span lang="EN-GB">Russia</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">FESTIVAL PURPOSE:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">The main purpose of the Festival is to discover young talents in the realm of dance, to support their creative initiatives and promote choreography in its various artistic forms, performing and pedagogical aspects. The festival is held to encourage academic, professional cooperation and cultural exchange between choreographic groups.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">THE FESTIVAL AIMS TO:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Discover new names and talents in choreographic arts;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Create a favorable&nbsp; atmosphere and environment for professional communication, experience and repertoire exchange between the festival participants;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Raise the professional level of group leaders (master-classes, workshops and round table discussions for the leaders);</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strengthen young people&rsquo;s adequate understanding of other cultures: develop a tolerant attitude to cultural differences and respect for ethnic peculiarities with their unique forms of self-expression and artistic realization;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Attract producers, festival and concert organizers to establish business contacts with festival participants (arrangement of tours and participation in foreign festivals);</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Foster the spirit of voluntary participation among choreographic students, attracting them to work at the&nbsp; festival;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Establish and strengthen international contacts with the near- and far-abroad countries, resume cultural exchange and create conditions for the participant&rsquo;s close business communication. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">President of the Festival </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Valery Pavlovich Solomin &ndash; Rector of Russian State Pedagogical University of A. I. Herzen, Full member of the International Academy of Sciences (IAS)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Artistic Director of the Festival</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">Irina Avramkova &ndash; PhD, Dean of the Music Department of </span><span lang="EN-GB">Russian</span><span lang="EN-GB">State</span><span lang="EN-GB"> Pedagogical </span><span lang="EN-GB">University</span><span lang="EN-GB"> of </span><span lang="EN-GB">A. I. Herzen</span><span lang="EN-GB">, Honored Culture Worker of the </span><span lang="EN-GB">Russian Federation</span><span lang="EN-GB">, Honored Worker of Higher Education of the </span><span lang="EN-GB">Russian Federation</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Director of the Festival</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Elena Bizina &ndash; General director of CIC "Inter Aspect", member of European Association of Folklore Festivals (EAFF), member of European Choral Association &ldquo;Europa Cantat&rdquo;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">PARTNERS:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">European Association of Folklore Festivals (EAFF)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Saint-Petersburg District Administrations</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Creative Association &laquo;Art Attach&eacute;&raquo;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">PARTICIPANTS:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The choreographic groups from all over the world (minimum 3 dancers, maximum not limited). </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The dance groups of various styles, trends and from different choreography schools&nbsp; including:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Professional and amateur choreographic groups (no limitations on the maximum number of dancers);</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Choreographic groups of different age (no limitations on the maximum of age);</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">CONCERT VENUES:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Concert Hall &ldquo;Saint-Petersburg&rdquo; (Pirogovskaya embankment, 5/2)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Russian Ethnographic Museum (</span><span lang="EN-GB">Inzhenernaya St.</span><span lang="EN-GB">, 4/1)</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Halls of Saint-Petersburg District Administrations</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Concert Halls of </span><span lang="EN-GB">St.Petersburg</span><span lang="EN-GB">Universities</span><span lang="EN-GB"> and schools</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Concert Halls and Palaces of Culture of Saint-Petersburg</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">THE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">April, 25&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrival of the participants. Registration of the participants. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Rehearsal on the stage</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">19.00 &ndash; Official Opening Ceremony,&nbsp; Gala Concert of the participants</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">April, 26&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Excursions and city tours</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Concerts of the dance groups in concert halls of Saint-Petersburg</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Rehearsal at the venue of the competition</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Meeting with the group leaders (a round table discussion)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">April, 27&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First round of International competition &laquo;SUPER DANCE from folk to modern&raquo; (performances of the participants)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Concerts of the dance groups at concert halls of Saint-Petersburg</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">April, 28&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Excursions and city tours. Workshops, master classes</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Concerts of the dance groups in concert halls of Saint-Petersburg</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">20.00 &ndash;&nbsp; Friendship party &ldquo;Festival school&rdquo;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">(announcement of participants for the second round)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">April, 29&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Workshops, master classes</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">19.00 &ndash; Second Round of International Competition &ldquo;SUPER DANCE from folk to modern&rdquo; (competitive performance of the laureates).&nbsp; Awarding ceremony, Grand Prix contest</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Closing Ceremony</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Dance party for the participants of the festival</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">April, 30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Meeting with the jury members (a round table discussion with the group leaders)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Departure of the participants</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">CONDITIONS:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All participants are to make their own travel arrangements to and from Saint-Petersburg and pay their travel expenses. The Organizing Committee provides accommodation, catering services and cultural program (excursions) by agreement with the festival participants;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Festival participant groups are to submit printed materials to be used for the festival posters, booklets and catalogues design; each participant group receives a free catalogue as a keepsake;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each participant group is to participate in the Festival Opening Ceremony with one piece (no longer than 3 minutes) and in the Festival concerts with a 15-20 minutes performance.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each participant group is welcome to choose: participation in the Festival only, participation both in the Festival and in the Competition, participation in the Competition only. The group&rsquo;s choice and decision must be stated in the application form.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each participant group receives a diploma and a memorable souvenir of the Festival.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A group delegation can include artists and their accompanying party. The number of artists and accompanying people is not limited.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Participant groups are invited to take part in workshops (master classes) with Russian and foreign specialists;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each participant group is welcome to bring their video materials for sale and showcase their cultural uniqueness by participating in the fair-sale with arts and crafts products of their native region.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">FESTIVAL FEE (for participants and accompanying persons):</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&laquo;FESTIVAL PACKAGE 1 &raquo; 190 EUR per person (3* hotel, economic option)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5 nights in two or three beds rooms with bathrooms</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5 breakfasts</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; transfer &ldquo;airport-hostel-airport&rdquo; with guide</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; sightseeing city tour by bus with guide (</span><span lang="EN-GB">St. Petersburg</span><span lang="EN-GB">)</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Opening ceremony with gala concert of participants</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; public concerts with other groups</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Certificate of Festival and Workshop participation</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; transfers to the concert venues</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; complete set of festival information materials</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; one free leader (in twin room) for every 30 persons</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&laquo;FESTIVAL PACKAGE 2 &raquo; 240 EUR per person (3* hotel)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5 nights in standard twin/double rooms, bathrooms available</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5 breakfasts on buffet </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5 dinners on buffet at hotel</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; transfer &ldquo;airport-hotel-airport&rdquo; with guide</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; sightseeing city tour by bus with guide (</span><span lang="EN-GB">St. Petersburg</span><span lang="EN-GB">)</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Opening ceremony with gala concert of participants</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; public concerts with other groups</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Certificate of Festival and Workshop participation</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; transfers to the concert venues</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; complete set of festival information materials</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; one free leader (in twin room) for every 30 persons</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Please notice! Hotel reservation is guarantee ONLY after 10% prepayment no later February, 15.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Accommodation, meals and culture program (excursions, bus, guides) for the participants is provided by &laquo;Art Attach&eacute;&raquo; Creative association: tel/fax: +7 (812) 328-39-21</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="FR" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">website: <a href="http://www.artattache.spb.ru" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.artattache.spb.ru</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; e-mail: art-attache@mail.ru</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="FR" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="FR" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">COMPETITION CONDITIONS:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">AGE</span><span lang="EN-GB"> GROUPS: Participant groups are divided according to three age categories:</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Group 1: Children &ndash; Age 7&ndash;11;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Group 2: Teen &ndash; Age 12&ndash;15;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Group 3: Juniors &ndash; Age 16&ndash;20;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Group 4: Adults &ndash; Age 20&ndash;40;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Group 5: Seniors &ndash; from 40 years and above;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Every group can includes other age of participants but no more than 30% from full group</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">CATEGORY </span>А<span lang="EN-GB">: Classical dance and stylization</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">CATEGORY </span>В<span lang="EN-GB">: Folk choreography (ethnic dance and stylization)</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">CATEGORY </span>С<span lang="EN-GB">: Modern chorography (jazz, modern, neoclassical dance, free plastic)</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">CATEGORY D: Stage choreography (show groups, step, oriental dances, disco)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">CATEGORY E: Sport choreography (hip-hop, techno, street, electric boogie, break dance)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">CATEGORY F: Theatre of dances</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">CONTEST PROCEDURE:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">The competition includes two rounds:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Each participant group has a rehearsal (stage trial). The schedule of their trials is devised by the secretary IN ADVANCE (before the participants&rsquo; arrival).</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">First round</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">The contestants perform before an audience.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">For the First Round a participant dance group prepares one (1) or two (2) choreographic pieces lasting no longer than 10 minutes (total), including their entrance and retirement form the stage.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">For the CATEGORY F (theatre of dances) it possible to extend the time of performance (in this case only one composition up to 15 minutes)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Upon completion of the first round the jury will make decision as to winners and diploma holders of contest, and will award special prizes:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Laureate (first, second and third places in the categories)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Diploma Holder (a diploma for participation)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Special Jury Prizes</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">The main judging criteria:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Performing skills. Technique/perfection. (maximum 50 points)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Artistic merit (imagery and image creation, message, emotionality, artistry) (maximum 50 points)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Presentation (stage design and stage direction, repertoire choice, costumes ) (maximum 50 points)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">The group can take maximum 150 points.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Age&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First place&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Second place&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Third place&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Diploma&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For Grand Prix contest</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">7-11&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 130-150&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 111- 129&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 91 - 110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0-90&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the highest score, not less than 135</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">12&ndash;15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 130-150&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 111- 129&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 91 - 110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0-90&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the highest score, not less than 135</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">16-20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 130-150&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 111- 129&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 91 - 110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0-90&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the highest score, not less than 135</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">20-40&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 130-150&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 111- 129&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 91 - 110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0-90&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the highest score, not less than 135</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">40 -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 130-150&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 111- 129&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 91 - 110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0-90&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the highest score, not less than 135</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Second round&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Grand Prix contest</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">The contestants perform with audience. The running order is determined by drawing. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">All Laureates of first place (up to 15 nominees), selected by the jury, can compete in the second round.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">For the second round competition a participant dance group presents one choreographic piece (the group&rsquo;s choice) lasting no longer than 5 minutes.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Awards of the second round winners:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="FR" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Grand Prix &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 40000 Rubles (~1000 EUR)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="FR" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Prix of audience&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5000 Rubles (~130 EUR)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="FR" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">PARTICIPATION TERMS </span><span lang="EN-GB">AND</span><span lang="EN-GB"> CONDITIONS:</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A dance group is welcome to participate in two or more categories.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A group cannot change the program which they apply with. If the competition program differs from that proposed in the application, the group losses points!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The running order in the first round is determined by the Organizing Committee.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Audio record for a group&rsquo;s performance must be written on a CD-R or mini-discs, with each program number (dance) on a separate disc. Audio records of low quality are not allowed and will not be admitted to the competition.&nbsp; There are no restrictions on the use of &lsquo;live&rsquo; accompaniment to the performance. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Performance conditions are equal for all contestants.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">PARTICIPATION FEE IN COMPETITION:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">To take part in the competition, artist groups must submit an application and pay a fee:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Group of 3-6 members &ndash; 80 euro (per group)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Group of 7-12 members &ndash; 100 euro (per group)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Group of 13 and more members &ndash; 150 euro (per group)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">The fee is to be paid to the Organizing Committee AFTER THE APPLICATION SUBMISSION and no later than </span><span lang="EN-GB">March 1, 2014</span><span lang="EN-GB">. Fee payment is regarded as a confirmation of a group&rsquo;s participation in the competition.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">PLEASE NOTE:&nbsp; If you refuse to participate in the competition after </span><span lang="EN-GB">March 1, 2014</span><span lang="EN-GB">, the fee is not refunded.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">The program coordinator sends banking and fee payment details to a group after receiving their application. If the fee is paid by an organization, we ask you to provide the organization&rsquo;s bank details for the contract and invoice formation (organization full name, full name of the person in charge, legal address, bank details)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Original documents (contract, acceptance certificate, invoice) will be provided on arrival.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">APPLYING FOR PARTICIPATION:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">To participate in the festival and competition you should fill the application form and send it by e-mail: </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">super-dance10@mail.ru, no later than </span><span lang="EN-GB">February 1, 2014</span><span lang="EN-GB">.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">The following materials are to be attached to the application form: </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Background (no longer than 10 lines in English);</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Colour photographs of group (in JPG (JPEG) format, up to 2 MB)</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; video records (send certain tracks by e-mail by post, needed for concerts organization)</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"><span lang="EN-GB">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; group&rsquo;s performance program</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">ORGANISING COMMITTEE:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">Tel./fax: +7-812-328-39-21</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: times new roman,times;">website: <a href="http://%20www.interfestplus.ru" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.interfestplus.ru</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; e-mail:&nbsp; super-dance10@mail.ru</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img src="images/text-separator.png" alt="" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" border="0" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><!-- [if gte mso 9]> <xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml> <![endif]--></p> <p><!-- [if gte mso 10]> <![endif]--></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; color: #ff6600;"><img src="images/ 4 -2013site.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p><img src="images/text-separator.png" alt="" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" border="0" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>