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1st video Dance Competitionlogo 2

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

- €400 for the best team in each category*
- €100 for the best solo in each category*
*Terms and conditions for cash prizes
1) For Group categories Modern, Hip Hop, Contemporary, a minimum of 7 teams is required for the €400 prize. If there are 5-6 teams, the amount is adjusted to €250 per team. For fewer than 5 entries, there will be no cash prize.
2) For Group categories Oriental, Ballet, Commercial, Heels, a minimum of 8 teams is required for the €400 prize. If there are 6-7 teams, the amount is adjusted to €250 per team. For fewer than 6 entries, there will be no cash prize.
3) For Solo categories excluding Pole, a minimum of 10 entries is required for the €100 prize. For 5-9 entries, the prize is adjusted to €50. For fewer than 5 entries, there will be no cash prize.
4) For Pole Dance, the prize for group performance is €200, and a minimum of 12 teams is required.
5) For Solo categories in Pole Dance, a minimum of 15 entries is required for the €100 prize.
6) For Salsa-Bachata categories, the cash prize will be €150 and will be awarded to the best choreography if there are more than 30 participants. If there are 20-30 participants, the cash prize is adjusted to €75.
6) For Latin-Standard the prize will be announced.
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.
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

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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.

Flawsome Polewear

Flawsome Polewear offers prizes in the Pole Dancing category, along with the use of the coupon YF23JU, it will offer a 20% discount on the entire site until the end of the competition!

Verdi Dance Wear&shoes

Verdi offers prizes in the categories of Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, and Latin, with gift vouchers worth 50 euros for purchases from their website! Additionally, using the coupon code dancelink2023, they will provide a 10% discount on their entire e-shop!
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Margo Costumes Koletsis

Margo Costumes Kolitsis offers a complete ballet costume, including a leotard and a skirt tailored to the winner's measurements, along with tights and dance shoes.

Panhellenic Competition of Classical & Contemporary Dance

The Panhellenic Competition of Classical & Contemporary Dance Nationals" offers one free entry to Nationals 2024 and two entries with a 50% discount. Additionally, they provided us with six invitations for the Nationals Gala.
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Spring Dance Cup

The Spring Dance Cup competition offers free passes for the winners of selected categories!
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Kalamata Dance Cup

The international competition Kalamata Dance Cup offers free passes for the winners of selected categories!
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Sensual Summer Weekend

We are delighted to have as a sponsor Athens' largest festival, 'Sensual Summer Weekend,' which will award full passes to winners in categories soon to be announced! Additionally, all competition participants will receive a 10% discount for the event! Full pass includes

Access to all Shows & Performances from all International Artists (3 nights)
Access to all Dance Classes with International Artists (3 days)
Jr. live Concert
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Professional Photoshoot by Panos Zoulakis

We are pleased to have the award-winning photographer Panos Zoulakis as our sponsor! He will provide professional photo shoots for the winners of selected categories
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Brussels City Ballet Workshop/Audition in Athens, Greece

We are delighted to have as a sponsor the Brussels City Ballet Workshop/Audition, which will grant 1 day free admission to the seminar/audition for the winner of the adult ballet solo category and 1 day for the contemporary category winner! Additionally, a 50% discount will be offered for the entire seminar for the respective second places!

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
Additional 20% discount for those who register and pay by 30/11/23
Latin/ Ballroom/ Salsa/ Bachata
Solo/Couples/Groups: €12 /person (incl.Vat)
Pro/Am: €24 /couple (incl.Vat)
€5 for each subsequent category
Additional 20% discount for those who register and pay by 30/11/23

Ballet

Adjudicators

judgeEleana Andreoudi

Eleana Andreoudi

Principal Dancer at Arena Di Verona and Greek National Opera

judgeGiordano Bozza

Giordano Bozza

International Guest Artist

judgeAntonis Korutis

Antonis Korutis

Soloist at Greek National Opera

Categories

Classical

Solo
  • 6-8
  • 9-11
  • 12-14
  • 15-17
  • 18+ Amateur
  • 18+ Pro
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

  1. In the case of neoclassical, the choreography is free but based on the principles of ballet.
  2. For classical ballet, you must choose a variation from the classical dance repertoire. See here the suggested list.
  3. The use of pointe shoes is prohibited for dancers under the age of 12.
  4. In the age category 12-14 years, dancers can use either pointe shoes or soft ballet shoes without a reduction in scoring.
  5. For those over 15, the use of pointe shoes is recommended. Otherwise, there will be a reduction in the scoring.

Contemporary

Adjudicators

judgeEleana Andreoudi

Eleana Andreoudi

Principal Dancer at Arena Di Verona and Greek National Opera

judgeGiordano Bozza

Giordano Bozza

International Guest Artist

judgeAntonis Korutis

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

judgeIoanna Mavrogiorgi

Ioanna Mavrogiorgi

Dance Teacher, Choreographer, MSc DanceScience

judgeValia Bartsouli

Valia Bartsouli

Dance Teacher, Choreographer, Examiner ISTD

judgeΤo be announced

Τo be announced

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

judgeSamira Masreya

Samira Masreya

Teacher, Choreographer, Judge, Examiner

judgeFenia Botsi

Fenia Botsi

Pro Dancer bellydance/tribal fusion, choreographer, adjudicator

judgeKalipsw Mani

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

judgeZhivo Yankov

Zhivo Yankov

International Dance Coach, adjudicator, Choreographer

judgePelagia Kalyva

Pelagia Kalyva

Coach, International adjudicator, Dancer

judgeVanessa Nomikou

Vanessa Nomikou

Judge WDC/WADF, Examiner DVIDA

judgeYolena Kapoli

Yolena Kapoli

Dancer, Choreographer

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
  • 7-9
  • 10-11
  • 12-13
  • 14-15
  • 16-17
  • 18+
Couples
  • Beginners
  • Advanced
  • Pro
  • 7-9
  • 10-11
  • 12-13
  • 14-15
  • 16-17
  • 18+
Group
  • Beginners
  • Advanced
  • Pro
  • 7-9
  • 10-11
  • 12-13
  • 14-15
  • 16-17
  • 18+

Commercial

Adjudicators

judgeTasos Xiarcho

Tasos Xiarcho

Art Director, Choreographer, Dancer

judgeMarkos Giakoumoglou

Markos Giakoumoglou

Dancer/Choreographer

judgeIsabella Paterakis

Isabella Paterakis

Dancer/Choreographer

judgeSpiros Faflioras

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

judgeTasos Xiarcho

Tasos Xiarcho

Art Director, Choreographer, Dancer

judgeEva Som

Eva Som

International High Heels Instructor, Judge, Choreographer

judgeClaire Karapidaki

Claire Karapidaki

Choreographer, Teacher , Producer

judgeMarina Michailidou

Marina Michailidou

Choreographer, Dancer, Instructor

Categories

Solo
  • 18+ Amateur
  • 18+ Pro
Duet
  • 18+ Amateur
  • 18+ Pro
Group
  • 18+ Amateur
  • 18+ Pro

Hip-Hop

Adjudicators

judgeKonstantinos Pagiatis

Konstantinos Pagiatis

Dancer/Choreographer/Director

judgeMarkos Giakoumoglou

Markos Giakoumoglou

Dancer/Choreographer

judgeΤo be announced

Τo be announced

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

judgeAmaryllis

Amaryllis

Pole Dancer, president of G.P.D.A., National judge of P.O.S.A

judgeMarina Sefes

Marina Sefes

Pole Dance Instructor

judgeJenny Fotiadi

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 Pole

  1. Artistic: Heels, pleasers etc. are forbidden
    Exotic: Heels, pleasers etc. are mandatory.
  2. Moves that include violence, sexual or racist content are forbidden.
  3. Regarding the Amateur category, the participants should have experience less than 3 years and should have never won a title. Teachers are forbidden.
  4. 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.
  5. In the Pro category, participants' level should be high and there is no restriction.
  6. There is no restriction for Men, Μasters, Doubles and Group

Terms

General Rules

  1. The final date for video submission is 22/02/24.
  2. 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.
  3. The videos will be judged between the dates 23/02/24 and 29/02/24, and the results announcement date will be communicated.
  4. Accessories are allowed in all categories. Dangerous equipment that poses a risk to the physical integrity of the participants is excluded.
  5. Groups consist of a minimum of three (3) dancers.
  6. This applies to Latin: Competitors participating in categories 5D are not allowed to participate in 1D (excluding Pro/Am).
  7. Participants are not allowed to compete in individual categories of different levels.
  8. 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.
  9. The ages of the dancers are determined by their age at the time of recording each video.
  10. The participation of the teacher/choreographer in the Amateur Group Categories is not allowed.
  11. There is no refund policy for any reason.
  12. If there are not enough participants in certain categories, they may be combined.
  13. Participants should regularly check their provided email for updates, results, and additional information.
  14. 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

  1. Oriental:
    5-15 years and 16+ beginners: 2 minutes.
    Intermediate: 2:30 minutes
    Professional and Group: 3 minutes
  2. Ballet/contemporary/Modern/hip-hop/commercial/heels:
    Solo 1:30-2.00
    Duet 1:30-2:00
    Group 3:00
  3. Latin/Ballroom/Salsa/Bachata:
    Solo 1:30
    Duet 1:30
    Group 3:00
  4. Pole Dancing:
    1:30-3:30 for ages 10-17 and 18+ beginners
    1:30-4:00 for the rest

Video Rules

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. If a video exceeds the predetermined time limit, the participation will be canceled.
  5. The video should not be interrupted.
  6. Camera movement is allowed, but close-up shots should not exceed 10% of the choreography.
  7. Highlights or even full videos may be published. If someone does not wish to do so, they can choose not to during the application..

Contact

Organizers: Manolis Panagiotidis, Sofia Bousiadi
: +306974468292
: dancelinkgr@gmail.com
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