Solo
- 6-8
- 9-11
- 12-14
- 15-17
- 18+ Amateur
- 18+ Pro
1st video Dance Competition
by www.dancelink.gr
Join us from all regions of World in the biggest online dance event of the year!
Competition
1st video dance competition
The new dance community of Greece is organizing the biggest dance video competition of the year! We invite you to participate and showcase your dancing skills from any region of Greece (and beyond)
Instructions
1
Application Form
Select in which categories you want to join and fill the application form. You can choose as many categories as you like. For every category you must fill a new application form.
2
Entry Fees
After submitting your application, we will contact you to confirm your participation and provide details regarding payment. Please check the participation fees for each category here.
3
Record your choreography
You can record your choreography from wherever you are for the categories you have declared! Don't forget to read the video rules and the general rules. Mind the video time limits! The videos must be submitted by 22/02/24.
4
Send your video
To participate, send your video by 22/02/24. You can send your videos in any way you prefer. We recommend using WeTransfer by sending them to the email dancelinkgr@gmail.com. Don't forget to include the participation number that will be provided to you.
5
Scoring
The videos will be judged from 23/02/24 to 29/02/24 by distinguished judges. You can view the judges for each dance category by selecting 'Adjudicators' in the corresponding category menu.
6
Results
The results will be announced after 29/02/24. There will be a relevant announcement.
7
Prizes
Please check the section "why to participate - prizes".
Prizes
Why to participate - prizes
The purpose of dancelink.gr is to promote dance schools and dancers, as well as dance in general! In the context of the competition, there will be material prizes such as money and gifts from sponsors, but emphasis will also be placed on promoting your work on social media and our website www.dancelink.gr! See below for a detailed list of prizes.
1
Monetary Prizes
In selected categories, which will be announced shortly, there will be monetary prizes!
2
Gifts from Sponsors
Sponsors and the prizes they will offer per category will be announced soon.
3
Promotion on social media
The winners will be featured on the dancelinkgr social media. Posts will be made about the winning dancers and schools.
4
Promotion on the dancelink.gr website
All participants, whether registered members of dancelink.gr or new members, will have a participation certification badge added to their profile. Furthermore, the winners will have a corresponding badge highlighting their position.
Although dancelink.gr has been operational only since January 2023, it has gained significant visibility and ranks highly on various Google Greek search terms such as 'dance teachers,' 'dance workshops,' 'dance competitions,' ' Latin parties,' and more.
Although dancelink.gr has been operational only since January 2023, it has gained significant visibility and ranks highly on various Google Greek search terms such as 'dance teachers,' 'dance workshops,' 'dance competitions,' ' Latin parties,' and more.
5
School Promotion
Schools whose entries receive the highest scores will have an upgraded profile on dancelink.gr for free. Additionally, they will appear higher in the school listings, and there will be related posts on social media.
6
Live Performance
Selected choreographies from the winners will be performed live as guest artists in the next competition in front of a paying audience!
7
Participation Certificate
All participants will receive a participation certificate in the biggest online dance event of the year!
Sponsors
The conduct of the competition would not have been possible without the help of our sponsors! In addition to the prizes they offer, most of them also provide a discount for their e-shops, which will be valid during the competition! Take advantage of these offers and support our sponsors! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, you can. contact us.
Entry Fees
Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Oriental, Commercial, Hip Hop, Heels, Pole Dancing
Solo: €15 /person (incl.Vat)
Duet: €12 /person (incl.Vat)
Group: €10 /person (incl.Vat)
20% discount on the second category
30% discount on the subsequent categories
Latin/ Ballroom/ Salsa/ Bachata
Solo/Couples/Groups: €12 /person (incl.Vat)
Pro/Am: €24 /couple (incl.Vat)
€5 for each subsequent category
Ballet
Adjudicators
Eleana Andreoudi
Principal Dancer at Arena Di Verona and Greek National Opera
Giordano Bozza
International Guest Artist
Antonis Korutis
Soloist at Greek National Opera
Categories
Classical
Pas De Deux/Duet
- 6-8
- 9-11
- 12-14
- 15-17
- 18+ Amateur
- 18+ Pro
Group
- 6-8
- 9-11
- 12-14
- 15-17
- 18+ Amateur
- 18+ Pro
Neoclassical
Solo
- 6-8
- 9-11
- 12-14
- 15-17
- 18+ Amateur
- 18+ Pro
Duet
- 6-8
- 9-11
- 12-14
- 15-17
- 18+ Amateur
- 18+ Pro
Group
- 6-8
- 9-11
- 12-14
- 15-17
- 18+ Amateur
- 18+ Pro
Rules
- In the case of neoclassical, the choreography is free but based on the principles of ballet.
- For classical ballet, you must choose a variation from the classical dance repertoire. See here the suggested list.
- The use of pointe shoes is prohibited for dancers under the age of 12.
- In the age category 12-14 years, dancers can use either pointe shoes or soft ballet shoes without a reduction in scoring.
- For those over 15, the use of pointe shoes is recommended. Otherwise, there will be a reduction in the scoring.
Contemporary
Adjudicators
Eleana Andreoudi
Principal Dancer at Arena Di Verona and Greek National Opera
Giordano Bozza
International Guest Artist
Antonis Korutis
Soloist at Greek National Opera
Categories
Solo
- 6-8
- 9-11
- 12-14
- 15-17
- 18+ Amateur
- 18+ Pro
Duet
- 6-8
- 9-11
- 12-14
- 15-17
- 18+ Amateur
- 18+ Pro
Group
- 6-8
- 9-11
- 12-14
- 15-17
- 18+ Amateur
- 18+ Pro
Modern
Adjudicators
Ioanna Mavrogiorgi
Dance Teacher, Choreographer, MSc DanceScience
Valia Bartsouli
Dance Teacher, Choreographer, Examiner ISTD
Categories
Solo
- 6-8
- 9-11
- 12-14
- 15-17
- 18+ Amateur
- 18+ Pro
Duet
- 6-8
- 9-11
- 12-14
- 15-17
- 18+ Amateur
- 18+ Pro
Group
- 6-8
- 9-11
- 12-14
- 15-17
- 18+ Amateur
- 18+ Pro
Oriental
Adjudicators
Samira Masreya
Teacher, Choreographer, Judge, Examiner
Fenia Botsi
Pro Dancer bellydance/tribal fusion, choreographer, adjudicator
Kalipsw Mani
Performer-Teacher-Choreographer
Categories
Solo
- Oriental
- Folklore
- Fantasy Fusion
- Tribal Fusion
5-7
- All Levels
8-11
- All Levels
12-15
- Beginners
- Advanced
16+
- Beginners
- Advanced
- Pro
Group
- Oriental
- Folklore
- Fantasy Fusion
- Tribal Fusion
5-7
- All Levels
8-11
- All Levels
12-15
- Beginners
- Advanced
16+
- Beginners
- Advanced
- Pro
Duet
- Oriental
- Folklore
- Fantasy Fusion
- Tribal Fusion
5-7
- All Levels
8-11
- All Levels
12-15
- Beginners
- Advanced
16+
- All Levels
Latin
Adjudicators
Zhivo Yankov
International Dance Coach, adjudicator, Choreographer
Pelagia Kalyva
Coach, International adjudicator, Dancer
Vanessa Nomikou
Judge WDC/WADF, Examiner DVIDA
Categories
Solo
Solo Beginners
- Open
- Closed Bronze
7-9
- Samba, Chacha, Rumba, Jive, Pasodoble
10-11
- Samba, Chacha, Rumba, Jive, Pasodoble
12-13
- Samba, Chacha, Rumba, Jive, Pasodoble
14-15
- Samba, Chacha, Rumba, Jive, Pasodoble
16-17
- Samba, Chacha, Rumba, Jive, Pasodoble
18+
- Samba, Chacha, Rumba, Jive, Pasodoble
Solo
- Open
- Closed Silver
- Closed Gold
7-9
- Samba, Cha-cha, Rumba, Jive, Paso Doble, Waltz, Tango, Quickstep
10-11
- Samba, Cha-cha, Rumba, Jive, Paso Doble, Waltz, Tango, Quickstep
12-13
- Samba, Cha-cha, Rumba, Jive, Paso Doble, Waltz, Tango, Quickstep
14-15
- Samba, Cha-cha, Rumba, Jive, Paso Doble, Waltz, Tango, Quickstep
16-17
- Samba, Cha-cha, Rumba, Jive, Paso Doble, Waltz, Tango, Quickstep
18+
- Samba, Cha-cha, Rumba, Jive, Paso Doble, Waltz, Tango, Quickstepe
Couples
One Dance
- Open AM/AM
- Open PRO/AM
- Closed Bronze AM/AM
- Closed Silver AM/AM
- Closed Gold AM/AM
- Closed Bronze PRO/AM
- Closed Silver PRO/AM
- Closed Gold PRO/AM
7-9
- Waltz, Tango, Quickstep
- Samba, Cha-cha, Rumba,Jive
- Paso Doble (only in Closed)
10-11
- Waltz, Tango, Quickstep
- Samba, Cha-cha, Rumba,Jive
- Paso Doble (only in Closed)
12-13
- Waltz, Tango, Quickstep
- Samba, Cha-cha, Rumba,Jive
- Paso Doble (only in Closed)
14-15
- Waltz, Tango, Quickstep
- Samba, Cha-cha, Rumba,Jive
- Paso Doble (only in Closed)
16-17
- Waltz, Tango, Quickstep
- Samba, Cha-cha, Rumba,Jive
- Paso Doble (only in Closed)
18+
- Waltz, Tango, Quickstep
- Samba, Cha-cha, Rumba,Jive
- Paso Doble (only in Closed)
3 Dance
- Open
- Open PRO/AM
- Closed Bronze AM/AM
- Closed Silver AM/AM
- Closed Gold AM/AM
- Closed Bronze PRO/AM
- Closed Silver PRO/AM
- Closed Gold PRO/AM
7-9
- Waltz,Tango, Quickstep
- Cha-cha, Rumba
- Jive (only in Closed)
- Samba (only inν Open)
10-11
- Waltz,Tango, Quickstep
- Cha-cha, Rumba
- Jive (only in Closed)
- Samba (only in Open)
12-13
- Waltz,Tango, Quickstep
- Cha-cha, Rumba
- Jive (only in Closed)
- Samba (only in Open)
14-15
- Waltz,Tango, Quickstep
- Cha-cha, Rumba
- Jive (only in Closed)
- Samba (only in Open)
16-17
- Waltz,Tango, Quickstep
- Cha-cha, Rumba
- Jive (only in Closed)
- Samba (only in Open)
18+
- Waltz,Tango, Quickstep
- Cha-cha, Rumba
- Jive (only in Closed)
- Samba (only in Open)
5 Dance
- Open
- Closed Bronze AM/AM
- Closed Silver AM/AM
- Closed Gold AM/AM
- Closed Bronze PRO/AM
- Closed Silver PRO/AM
- Closed Gold PRO/AM
7-9
- Waltz, Tango, V.Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep
- Samba, Cha-cha, Rumba, Pasodoble, Jive
10-11
- Waltz, Tango, V.Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep
- Samba, Cha-cha, Rumba, Pasodoble, Jive
12-13
- Waltz, Tango, V.Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep
- Samba, Cha-cha, Rumba, Pasodoble, Jive
14-15
- Waltz, Tango, V.Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep
- Samba, Cha-cha, Rumba, Pasodoble, Jive
16-17
- Waltz, Tango, V.Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep
- Samba, Cha-cha, Rumba, Pasodoble, Jive
18+
- Waltz, Tango, V.Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep
- Samba, Cha-cha, Rumba, Pasodoble, Jive
Groups
All Ladies Latin
- 7-9
- 10-11
- 12-13
- 14-15
- 16-17
- 18+
All Ladies Synchro
- 7-9
- 10-11
- 12-13
- 14-15
- 16-17
- 18+
All Ladies Latin Show
- 7-9
- 10-11
- 12-13
- 14-15
- 16-17
- 18+
Salsa-Bachata
Solo
- Amateur
- Pro
18+
- Salsa
- Bachata
Couples
- Beginners
- Advanced
- Pro
18+
- Salsa
- Bachata
Group
- Beginners
- Advanced
- Pro
18+
- Salsa
- Bachata
Commercial
Adjudicators
Markos Giakoumoglou
Dancer/Choreographer
Isabella Paterakis
Dancer/Choreographer
Spiros Faflioras
Dancer/Choreographer
Categories
Solo
- 6-8
- 9-11
- 12-14
- 15-17
- 18+ Amateur
- 18+ Pro
Duet
- 6-8
- 9-11
- 12-14
- 15-17
- 18+ Amateur
- 18+ Pro
Group
- 6-8
- 9-11
- 12-14
- 15-17
- 18+ Amateur
- 18+ Pro
High Heels
Judges
Eva Som
International High Heels Instructor, Judge, Choreographer
Claire Karapidaki
Choreographer, Teacher , Producer
Marina Michailidou
Choreographer, Dancer, Instructor
Categories
Solo
- 18+ Amateur
- 18+ Pro
Duet
- 18+ Amateur
- 18+ Pro
Group
- 18+ Amateur
- 18+ Pro
Hip-Hop
Adjudicators
Konstantinos Pagiatis
Dancer/Choreographer/Director
Markos Giakoumoglou
Dancer/Choreographer
Categories
Solo
- 6-8
- 9-11
- 12-14
- 15-17
- 18+ Amateur
- 18+ Pro
Duet
- 6-8
- 9-11
- 12-14
- 15-17
- 18+ Amateur
- 18+ Pro
Group
- 6-8
- 9-11
- 12-14
- 15-17
- 18+ Amateur
- 18+ Pro
Pole Dancing
Adjudicators
Amaryllis
Pole Dancer, president of G.P.D.A., National judge of P.O.S.A
Marina Sefes
Pole Dance Instructor
Jenny Fotiadi
Pole Dance Artist
Categories
Solo
- Artistic
- Exotic
- 18+ Beginners (Women)
- 18+ Advanced (Women)
- 18+ Pros (Women)
- 18+ Men
- Masters (40+)
Doubles
- Artistic
- Exotic
- 18+
Group
- Artistic
- Exotic
- 18+
Rules
- Artistic: Heels, pleasers etc. are forbidden
Exotic: Heels, pleasers etc. are mandatory. - Moves that include violence, sexual or racist content are forbidden.
- Regarding the Amateur category, the participants should have experience less than 3 years and should have never won a title. Teachers are forbidden.
- Regarding the Semi Pro category, the participants should have experience less than 5 years and should have never won a title at the Semi pro category or above. Teachers are allowed.
- In the Pro category, participants' level should be high and there is no restriction.
- There is no restriction for Men, Μasters, Doubles and Group
- Group should consist of maximum 8 members.
Terms
General Rules
- The final date for video submission is 22/02/24.
- The competition is open to dancers of all ages, levels, and abilities, regardless of their origin. Entries from outside Greece are also accepted. Soloists, duets, groups, and crews are welcome to participate.
- The videos will be judged between the dates 23/02/24 and 29/02/24, and the results announcement date will be communicated.
- Accessories are allowed in all categories. Dangerous equipment that poses a risk to the physical integrity of the participants is excluded.
- Groups consist of a minimum of three (3) dancers.
- This applies to Latin: Competitors participating in categories 5D are not allowed to participate in 1D (excluding Pro/Am).
- Participants are not allowed to compete in individual categories of different levels.
- There is no limit to the number of entries one can submit, and participants are free to submit as many individual entries as they wish. Each entry will be judged separately.
- The ages of the dancers are determined by their age at the time of recording each video.
- The participation of the teacher/choreographer in the Group Category is not allowed.
- There is no refund policy for any reason.
- If there are not enough participants in certain categories, they may be combined.
- Participants should regularly check their provided email for updates, results, and additional information.
- In the case of groups, the age category is determined based on the average age of the participants. The judging committee may modify the age category declared by a group if necessary.
Time Limits
- Oriental:
5-15 years and 16+ beginners: 2 minutes.
Intermediate: 2:30 minutes
Professional and Group: 3 minutes - Ballet/contemporary/Modern/hip-hop/commercial/heels:
Solo 1:30-2.00
Duet 1:30-2:00
Group 3:00 - Latin/Ballroom/Salsa/Bachata:
Solo 1:30
Duet 1:30
Group 3:00 - Pole Dancing:
1:30-3:30 for ages 10-17 and 18+ beginners
1:30-4:00 for the rest
Video Rules
- Videos that have been recorded during the conduct of another competition are not allowed, as the purpose of the competition is to encourage participants to dance and actively participate! At the same time, the display of logos from other competitions might cause a problem with intellectual property rights. Videos from rehearsals are allowed.
- The videos must be recorded in at least HD resolution (720p) and captured with a single camera. If the quality of the video is lower, points might be deducted, if elements of the choreography can not be recognized.
- Videos that have been edited, contain special effects, are recorded with more than one camera, or have had their speed altered will not be accepted.
- If a video exceeds the predetermined time limit, the participation will be canceled.
- The video should not be interrupted.
- Camera movement is allowed, but close-up shots should not exceed 10% of the choreography.
- Highlights or even full videos may be published. If someone does not wish to do so, they can choose not to during the application..