WDM International Dance Competition 2022
World Dance Movement - The International Dance Competition will provide the opportunity to compete with dancers from over 35 countries as well as receive constructive critiques from top international-renowned choreographers.
ITALY
The WDM International Dance Competition will take place on a beautiful outdoor stage, in Castellana Grotte, during World Dance Movement Italy – The International Festival.
WHERE:
Piazzale Grotte, 70013, Castellana Grotte (BA), ItalyÂ
- Please read carefully our Rules and Regulations before registering.
- To register click here :Â Register HereÂ
- Everyone must download, print, sign and return the Liability Release form by email to:  info@wdmitaly.com
WDM COMPETITION DATE: JULY 9 @ 6:00PM (Last Day to Register: July 2, 2022)
AGE:
- Student: 7-11 years old
- Junior: 12-16 years old
- Senior:Â 17+Â years old
CATEGORY:
- Soloist
- Duo (will compete with Solo entries if we do not have enough Duo entries to make a separate category)
- Trio (will compete with Small Group entries if we do not have enough Trio entries to make a separate category)
- Small Group (4-10 dancers)
- Large Group (11 + dancers)
STYLE:
- Tap / Theater Dance / Open Â
- Hip Hop (Trio / Small Group / Large Group)
- Contemporary / Modern
- Jazz / Lyrical
- Classical Ballet – (must perform repertory) / Neo ClassicalÂ
ENTRY FEES:
- Student – Soloist: 55€
- Student – Duo: 95€
- Student – Trio:Â 130€
- Student – Small Group: 30€Â per dancer
- Student – Large Group: 30€Â per dancer
- Junior – Soloist: 85€
- Junior –Â Duo: 125eu
- Junior – Trio:Â Â 150€
- Junior – Small Group: 35€Â per dancer
- Junior – Large Group: 35€Â per dancer
- Senior – Soloist: 100€
- Senior – Duo: 155€
- Senior – Trio:Â 195€
- Senior – Small Group: 35€Â per person
- Senior – Large Group: 35€Â per person
AWARDS:Dancers from around the world will compete for the following awards:
STUDENT - SOLOIST / including DUO
- 1st place: WDM Plaque + 100eu dance scholarship for any WDM 2023 EventÂ
- 2nd place: WDM Plaque + 50eu dance scholarship for any WDM 2023 Event
- 3rd place: WDM Plaque  Â
STUDENT - TRIO / SMALL GROUP / LARGE GROUP
- 1st place:Â WDM Plaque
- 2nd place: WDM Plaque
- 3rd place: WDM Plaque
JUNIOR - SOLOIST / including DUO
- 1st place: 150€Â + 150€Â dance scholarship for any WDM 2023 Event
- 2nd place: 100€Â + 100€Â dance scholarship for any WDM 2023 Event
- 3rd place: 100€Â dance scholarship for any WDM 2023 Event
JUNIOR - TRIO / SMALL GROUP
- 1st place: 180€
- 2nd place: 100€
- 3rd place: 50€
JUNIOR - LARGE GROUP
- 1st place: 200€
- 2nd place: 150€
- 3rd place: 100€
SENIOR - SOLOIST / including DUO
- 1st place: 200€Â + Scholarship from a prestigious international dance center or event
- 2nd place: 150€Â + Scholarship from a prestigious international dance center or event
- 3rd place: 100€Â + 100eu scholarship for any 2023 WDM Event  Â
SENIOR - TRIO / SMALL GROUP
- 1st place: 250€
- 2nd place: 150€
- 3rd place: 100€
SENIOR - LARGE GROUP
- 1st place: 300€
- 2nd place: 225€
- 3rd place: 150€
WDM ITALY DANCE COMPETITION
WDM ITALY INTERNATIONAL DANCE COMPETITION 2024!
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World Dance Movement – The International Dance Competition will provide the opportunity to compete with dancers from over 35 countries. Join us on a beautiful outdoor stage, in Castellana Grotte, during World Dance Movement Italy – The International Festival.
WHERE:
This is a beautiful outdoor venue situated in an Italian Piazza
Largo Porta Grande, Castellana Grotte (BA), Italy
HOTEL:
Semiramide Palace Hotel – For the special WDM Prices below, email info@semiramidepalcehotel.it and CC info@worlddancemovement.com
Please read carefully our Rules and Regulations before registering.Â
Click on the link below to register for the Dance Competition.
Everyone must download, print, sign and return the Liability Release form by email to: info@worlddancemovement.com
WDM DANCE COMPETITION DATE - JULY 15, 2024
STARTING IN THE EVENING - EXACT TIME TBA
(Last Day to Register: July 1, 2024)
AGE
- Student: 7-11 years old
- Junior: 12-16 years old
- Senior: 17+ years old
- Age cut-off date is July 13, 2024
CATEGORY
- World Dancer Of The Year - Soloist (must be pre-qualified to enter)
- Soloist
- Duo (will compete with Solo entries if we do not have at least 5 Duo entries to make a separate category per age group)
- Trio (will compete with Small Group entries if we do not have at least 5 Trio entries to make a separate category per age group)
- Small Group (4-10 dancers)
- Large Group (11+ dancers)
STYLE
- Classical Ballet / Neo-Classical
- Contemporary / Modern
- Jazz / Lyrical
- Show Dance / Tap / Open
- Street Dance / Commercial
- WDOTY - MUST ENTER OPEN CATEGORY
ENTRY FEES (In USD pay with credit card during registration (preferable) / in Euro must pay by wire-transfer)
WDOTY = WORLD DANCER OF THE YEAR - JULY 13 & July 15
Only qualified soloists may enter the WDOTY category on July 13 - you must register in the OPEN category with 1 solo only.
You may enter in as many categories as you would like on July 15 without qualifying
ALL PRICES ARE PER ENTRY/ROUTINE
Registration fee: one-time $3.00 per dancer per event
- Student-Soloist: WDOTY: $125 / 120€
- Student-Soloist: $60 / 55€
- Student-Duo: $102 / 95€
- Student-Trio: $140 / 130€
- Student-Small Group: $37/35€ per dancer
- Student-Large Group: $32/30€ per dancer
- Junior-Soloist-WDOTY: $125 / 120€
- Junior-Soloist: $91 / 85€
- Junior-Duo: $135 / 125€
- Junior-Trio: $160 / 150€
- Junior-Small Group: $43 / 40€ per dancer
- Junior-Large Group: $37 / 35€ per dancer
- Senior-Soloist-WDOTY: $125 / 120€
- Senior-Soloist: $105 / 100€
- Senior-Duo: $160 /155€
- Senior-Trio: $200 / 195€
- Senior-Small Group: $48 / 45€ per dancer
- Senior-Large Group: $43 / 40€ per dancer
NOTE: All fees include IVA(taxes)
AWARDS:
Dancers from around the world will compete for the following awards
STUDENT - SOLOIST / including DUO
- 1st place: WDM Plaque + 100€ dance scholarship for any WDM 2025 Event
- 2nd place: WDM Plaque + 50€ dance scholarship for any WDM 2025 Event
- 3rd place: WDM Plaque
STUDENT - TRIO / SMALL GROUP
- 1st place: WDM Plaque
- 2nd place: WDM Plaque
- 3rd place: WDM Plaque
STUDENT - LARGE GROUP
- 1st place: WDM Plaque
- 2nd place: WDM Plaque
- 3rd place: WDM Plaque
JUNIOR - SOLOIST / including DUO
- 1st place: 150€ + 150€ dance scholarship for any WDM 2025 Event
- 2nd place: 100€ + 100€ dance scholarship for any WDM 2025 Event
- 3rd place: 100€ dance scholarship for any WDM 2025 Event
JUNIOR - TRIO / SMALL GROUP
- 1st place: 250€
- 2nd place: 150€
- 3rd place: 100€
JUNIOR - LARGE GROUP
- 1st place: 350€
- 2nd place: 225€
- 3rd place: 150€
SENIOR - SOLOIST / including DUO
- 1st place: 200€ + Scholarship from a prestigious international dance center or event
- 2nd place: 150€ + Scholarship from a prestigious international dance center or event
- 3rd place: 100€ + 100€ scholarship for any 2025 WDM Event
SENIOR - TRIO / SMALL GROUP
- 1st place: 350€
- 2nd place: 250€
- 3rd place: 150€
SENIOR - LARGE GROUP
- 1st place: 500€
- 2nd place: 350€
- 3rd place: 200€
NOTE: Prizes may vary if there are less than 10 entries in any age group and division/ category. The cash awards will be discounted incrementally. We will combine categories if there are less than 10 entries in any category and style. We will never combine age groups. However, for example, we may combine ‘formations’ from STUDENT Classical, Contemporary, Show Dance/Tap/Open, Commercial etc. if there are not enough formations. Or we may even combine solo/duo/trio/group & or formation in any category/ style/age level if we do not have enough entries. The cash prizes will be the largest possibility of the entries combined.
HOTEL INFORMATION
OUR OFFICIAL HOTEL:
Semiramide Palace Hotel is our partner hotel. All dancers and teachers will stay together. Luxury and warm hospitality, a suggestive location and a wealth of pleasant details, advanced technology and health and beauty facilities – these are the secrets of the Semiramide Palace Hotel.
Situated in a strategic position at the beginning of the Valle d’Itria, the Semiramide Palace Hotel meets the requirements of even the most demanding business and tourism clientele.
You must contact the hotel directly by EMAIL to reserve your room and accommodation type to receive the WDM discount pricing below. Do not book on their website. They will try to accommodate your request as best as possible.Â
PLEASEÂ CC info@worlddancemovement.com
ALL HOTEL PRICES ARE PER DAY, PER PERSON, IN EURO (All City Taxes NOT Included):
Breakfast & Dinner
- Room for 1: €119,00
- Room for 2: €84,00
- Room for 3: €77,00
- Room for 4: €72,00
Breakfast ONLY
- Room for 1: €89,00
- Room for 2: €54,00
- Room for 3: €47,00
- Room for 4: €42,00