International Tanz Challenge - When Ballet Meets Contemporary Dance

	Elimination	Master Class for FInalist	Master Class for Non-Finalist	Final&Gala Performance
Date	04 Mar 24 (Mon)	05 - 08 Mar 24 ( Tue - Fri)	05 - 08 Mar 24 ( Tue - Fri)	09 Mar 24 ( Sat )
Venue	DPAC	DPAC	DPAC	The Platform, Menara Ken TTDI

Categories

Genre	Ballet				Contemporary Dance
Category	1	2	3	4	5	6
Age	17 & above	14-16	10 - 13	6 - 9	13 & above	6 - 12
Variation Requirement	Perform Classical Ballet Variation from the Repertoire list as attached in the Google form				Choreography must contain combination of ballet & contemporary dance elements
Shoes	En Pointe	En Pointe	Soft Shoes	Soft Shoes	En Pointe/Soft Shoes/Bare Foot	En Pointe/Soft Shoes/Bare Foot
Early Bird Fees	RM1750	RM1750	RM1650	RM1650	RM1750	RM1650
W/O Accommodation (Early Bird)	RM1550	RM1550	RM1450	RM1450	RM1550	RM1450
Fees (Normal)	RM2000	RM2000	RM1900	RM1900	RM2000	RM1900
W/O Accommodation (Normal)	RM1800	RM1800	RM1700	RM1700	RM1800	RM1700
Fees Included	T-shirt, one photo, certificate, accommodation, meals, contemporary ballet costume for Finalist

Assessment

- This challenge is divided into 3 stages (Elimination, Master Class, and Final)
- To be qualified for the Final, participants must score 80 points & above in the elimination.
- The finalist will proceed to the ITC 4-day Master Class and be eligible for the Gala Performance.
- The Non-Finalist will proceed to 4 days National DanceCamp (NDC) and be eligible for the Gala Performance.

Music

- Kindly submit your selected variation & music to us via the Google form below before 31 Jan 2024 (Sun)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fxxlkveaaTNYg6wbWaoAmGKip_bF2sPTsdcyGWVdnso/viewform?edit_requested=true

Rules & Regulation

- Participant's age is determined as of 01 January 2024.
- Deadline of Early Bird: 30 November 2023 (Thu)
- Registration Deadline: 31 December 2023 (Sun)
- Time limits for Classical Ballet: 3 minutes
- Time limits for Contemporary Ballet: Minimum 1.5 minutes; maximum 3 minutes
- There is NO accommodation provided to participants aged 8 & below.
- Kindly ensure all information provided is accurate.
- Please inform us as soon as possible if there are any changes that need to be made.
- Registration fees will not be refunded except in the event that the ITC is canceled or due to serious illness or injury, whereby a signed medical certificate or doctor’s letter must be provided.
- The scoring is based on skill and technique.
Participants who fail to meet the above-stated requirements will be disqualified.

Final

- All finalists shall perform one(1) variation/dance from elimination & a group dance (which learned during Master Class) in the Final round.
- All Finalists must attend the 5-day 4-nights master class.

Awards & Scholarships

Best Performer Award for each category
- Cash RM1,000
- Certificate
- Trophy
Best Group Performer Award for each category
- Cash RM1,000
- Certificate
- Trophy

Special Awards

Additional Information

- The judges' decision will be final.
- The committee reserves the right to make final decisions on the ranking.
- Photography and videography are PROHIBITED in the competition venue at all times.
- The company reserves the right to use any photos or video recordings of participants during the challenge for promotional purposes.
- The company will not be responsible for any damage or injuries during the event.
- The company reserves the right to make changes to the Terms and Conditions without notice.

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Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC)

The Platform Performing Arts Theatre, Menara Ken TTDI