AIMS AND PURPOSES:

– to contribute to the development of culture and of youth ‘ s art . To give to the children as well as to their teachers the opportunity to learn about the new tendencies in art and in pedagogy , to show them the works of young composers , poets , directors , choreographers in order to expand their repertoire .

– to perform in one festival in 3 different countries on 3 different professional stages

– to draw the attention of public organizations and institutes to the problems of children and youth’s art

– to contribute to the mutual understanding of children from different countries by proclaiming and bringing into life the principals of peace and tolerance. Main events: Performance on Gala concert in Prague with other participants from all the world, Teachers VIP Banquet Performance in Berlin with other participants from all the world Performance in Euro Disney Land in Paris on the most wonderful stage in the Europe Entertainment for children, meetings with foreign groups, parties, sight-sing of the historical places in the different cities of Czech Republic, Germany and France Awarding ceremony and meeting with a Disney character on stage in Disneyland What could be more exciting than performing on a Disney stage, in front of an International audience?

Categories:

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC- Groups (large and small), orchestras the following styles are accepted: jazz, classic, folk, fusion, brass orchestras, string orchestras.

ACADEMIC SINGING ( GROUPS, CHOIRS)

FOLK SONG (GROUPS, CHOIRS)

VARIETY SINGING ( GROUPS, SOLOISTS, MUSIC THEATRES )

FOLK DANCE,

CLASSICAL DANCE (ballet &points)

MODERN DANCE, ( GROUPS )

The following styles are accepted: modern, free plasticity – hip –hop, break dance, clocking, jazz-modern, free style & contemporary

VARIETY DANCE (GROUPS) REQUIREMENTS: The following styles are accepted: show-dance, club dance, disco dance – small& large formation. street jazz, soul-jazz, stylization of folk dance, Latino & ball dance with free program, children choreography (for junior category) Majorettes

REQUIREMENTS:

ALL applicants must submit their application material at least Twenty WEEKS, and not more than ONE year prior to their requested performance date You must be a group of at least 20 people, including a minimum of 10 performers Performers under the age of 5 years old are not accepted

ALL groups (return groups included) must complete & return the enclosed application form, with a non-returnable group photograph in costume & audition material

ALL groups and accompanying parties must purchase a Disney Performing Arts park entry ticket for the Disneyland Park® valid on the day of their performance

ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE FESTIVAL WILL HAVE FREE TICKETS TO DISNEYLAND PARK. 2 – AUDITION PREPARATION

Your audition is the only way we have to assess your group, therefore please ensure that the Quality and content show you at your best! The following criteria have been established for selecting performance groups to be a part of the SYMPATHY OF EUROPARKS – Arts programme. Your audition material will be evaluated on your group’s ability to: Play and/or sing musically, and in tune Display precision in execution of music and /or movement Perform with energy and display a sense of stage presence. Smile!

AUDITION SUPPORT

A non-returnable colour photograph must be sent with your application form showing your group in a costume or uniform representative of that to be worn on the day of your performance For performances made up of more than one group e.g. instrumental & vocal, dance & vocal etc… two complete audition pieces per ensemble are required.

Each piece should be a SEPARATE video or song that is less than one-year old Promotional videos that include other groups and adjudication videos are not acceptable Groups with choreography or movement in their performance i.e. marching bands, parade groups, show choirs, dance troupes etc… must submit a visual audition Internet links are not accepted (You Tube, My Space etc…) Auditions should be submitted on the following supports: DVD (zone 2), CD and standard audio and video digital files. These files can be sent as email attachments. Larger digital files can be sent via :https://www.wetransfer.com/ and resend your link on artmarket@praha-cz.net Please ensure the quality of the sound and video recordings Label

ALL material with the group name and the pieces included. For digital files, name each file with the group name and title

AUDITION CONTENT At least 90% of the performers previewed to perform at should be featured on the audition that you send us The audition must feature ALL soloists (vocal and instrumental) and ALL instrument types The audition should be representative of what you intend to showcase at Festival Sympathy of Euro parks and should reflect the level of the performers Dance groups are recommended to keep solos to a minimum Please place your video camera close enough so that specific movements of the group can be easily and clearly seen, but far enough to capture the whole group at one time.

Please avoid close-ups Please make sure when recording that microphones capture the entire group Do not put the video camera or the recorder on top of the piano or next to the drum kit, etc…. 3

SHOW REQUIREMENTS

All show material performed at Festival Sympathy of Euro parks should be secular; we suggest a varied programme of upbeat, light, popular & traditional music. Disney melodies are permitted, however you should remember to avoid using only Disney music! Your show should last between 20 minutes ALL music, lyrics and show content must be suitable for a family environment No identifiable artwork or any other copyrighted or trademarked material may be used on props, banners, instruments or costumes Mascots or recognizable character costumes (Disney or other) are not permitted The group should present a well-groomed uniform look. All costumes must be suitable for a family environment Performances must be well rehearsed prior to your arrival; rehearsal facilities are not available

PERFORMANCE TIPS
Putting together an entertaining show, for such a unique venue and the international audience that are to be found at Festival Sympathy of Euro parks, is no easy feat! The following comments are designed to assist you in your future preparation: When preparing your repertoire, remember to select music that is upbeat and fun Be especially careful and realistic when preparing for younger performers! It is vital that you arrive fully rehearsed to a level that is show ready; you may only get one chance to shine! Concerning dance groups, the choreography must be adapted to your chosen music and to the different ages and ability of your performers Timing is of the greatest importance; if your performers are not together on stage, then this can spoil the overall show Spacing; make sure that you use the whole stage, and that lines are respected and kept straight Make sure that your show flows; do not leave empty spaces on stage in between the ends of pieces. The stage should never be left empty, if you want to keep a captive audience Stage presentation is as important as the choreography and music. Applying some simple tips will make a big difference: Remember to smile, and your audience will enjoy it as much as you  Avoid fidgeting, scratching, chewing; talking etc… Take as much care with exits as you would with entrances; don’t forget, you are still on stage!

TO BE PART OF THE FESTIVAL – WHAT WE REQUIRE

For the participation in the Festival it is necessary to send the application form to the Executive managementapplication form online

After the receiving the application form – we will send you the invoice for the first advance festival fee 1500 EUR (* this festival fee could be refundable in case if the participants will not get the visa to the Czech Republic or Schengen states). A non-returnable colour photograph must be sent with your application form showing your group in a costume or uniform representative of that to be worn on the day of your performance For performances made up of more than one group e.g. instrumental & vocal, dance & vocal etc… two complete audition pieces per ensemble are required Each piece should be a SEPARATE video or song that is less than one-year old Promotional videos that include other groups and adjudication videos are not acceptable Groups with choreography or movement in their performance i.e. marching bands, parade groups, show choirs, dance troupes etc… must submit a visual audition Internet links are not accepted (You Tube, My Space etc…)

Auditions should be submitted on the following supports: DVD (zone 2), CD and standard audio and video digital files. These files can be sent as email attachments to artmarket@praha-cz.net

All digital files should be sent via :https://www.hotfile.com and resend your link on artmarket@praha-cz.net For the first invoice the participant should send the following information :

a) Post address of the organization ,

b) Number of the bank account,

c) Telephone and fax number,

d) The full name of the organization After the receiving festival fee 1500 EUR on the festival account, the participant will receive the original invitation to the festival (by DHL & by Fax).

For the invitation is necessary to send the following information: a) the list with the names of all participant in the group b) date of birth and number of passports of all members of the group For the registration its necessary to send us the following list–age of the group: Children (from 3-11 years): Youths (from 12-17 years): Youths (from 18-25 years): Adults (over 25 years):

Total N° of People: The organization committee always open to help to solve all questions with the embassy if the participant need it.

Organization of stay, half board, transfer (participant’s meeting and seeing-off), and excursion for newcomers are provided only by the Executive management of the Festival-contest. Transport expenses concerning coming to the Festival and returning back shall be pay by the sending party or by participants themselves.

FORCE MAJEURE

The organization committee is not responsible in case the organization duties cannot be fulfilled because of the force major: fire, inundation, epidemics other emergency situation and emergency edicts. For more questions don’t be hesitate to contact us. We are looking forward to meet you in the Czech Republic! Organization board: International Youth Forum, Tatarkova 733/2, 149 00 Prague, Czech Republic; 00420267911785; 00420222240697; 00420773170954, festival@praha-cz.net , artmarket@praha-cz.net.

The jury The evaluation system has 20 points. Competitive program is evaluated by the professional jury, comprising from well-deserved figures of culture and arts, professional educators, active artists, philanthropists, representatives of the media and the state authorities of the Czech Republic and other European countries. The jury reserves the right: to grant a place, not to grant all prizes, to award a special prize of the jury. Part of the right of the jury is selecting the best numbers for the final performance at the gala concert. Chairwoman of the jury is the National Choreographic artist Miroslav Pešíková (National artist). Invitations to the jury: well-known European choreographers, directors of choreographic schools, well-known dancers of modern choreography, ballet, folk and ballroom dance, theatre directors. Chairman of musical and vocal Jury is Doc. Jan Maria Dobrodinský – honorary conductor of the Bratislava Philharmonic, recorded in the Encyclopaedia of Art, winner of the recognition of Ministers of Culture of Slovakia and the Bedrich Smetana award. Invitations to the jury: well-known European choirmasters, directors of choirs and music schools, famous opera singers, instrumental music experts and directors of theatres. Chairman of the artistic jury: art gallery owner, an artist, a member of the Association of Visual Artists of the Czech Republic – Jiří Kreml. Invitations to the jury: famous European artists, directors of schools of art, famous gallery owners and directors of art museums. The decision of the jury is approved and registered in the report, it is final and unchangeable. Support for the festival participants The jury determines the winner with assigning certificates to participants in the following form:

• Grand Prix;
• Laureate of 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree;
• Diploma of 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree;
• Festival participant;
• Group size from 10 persons receive cups made from Bohemian glass, soloists, laureates of 1st degree and small formations – commemorative gifts, as well as all the children received 1st place – diplomas from the World Cultural Union;
• Thank-you letters from sponsors (upon the early registration);
• All groups – winners will receive a discount for participation in the festival tour:

• „Sympathy of Europarks“ with the performance in Disneyland, or
• Summer festivals held in České Budějovice – Italy: „Silver voice“, „Czech Fairy Tale“, „Metamorphosis of castles“, „Holiday of time“.

Special awards:

• Diploma of the jury for a special talent (can be awarded to the member of the ensemble without the need of the application solo nominations);
• Diploma of the Jury to participants for completing the master-class
• Greeting “Happy Birthday”, to leaders who celebrates their birthday on the day of the festival, handing over gift

The Organizing Committee reserves the right to change the program at any time.

Choreography Jury

Vocal and Instrumental Jury

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Videopolis The large auditorium including areas for the guests of the Hyperion Restaurant is matched by a gigantic high tech stage. While Space Mountain without doubt is the focal point of Discoveryland the Videopolis is an impressive, huge structure too and catches quiet a few eyes – thanks to the impressive airship Hyperion that rests in its hangar high above the heads of those guests making their way into the building.