Participation Information:

The International Festival and Competition “Winter Inspiration” will take place at Kino Sokół in Zakopane (stage 13×7), centrally located near Krupówki street in the Zakopane resort. The festival aims to promote cultural exchange among amateur and professional teams from around the world.

Genres:

Choreography: folk or stylized dance, classical, contemporary/modern, jazz, artistic, street dance, ballroom, performance dance, children’s dance, show-bellydance, and other dance directions.
Vocal, instrumental, vocal-instrumental, and choral groups.
Folklore ensembles, ritual theaters, folk art groups.
Theatrical art groups, acting skills, and fashion theaters.
Other genres as per application.
Competition Format:

The festival is competitive. Participants can submit multiple applications in different categories with separate fees for each.
Performance time is limited: soloists/duets/trios – 4 minutes, small groups (4-10 participants) – 6 minutes, ensembles/groups (11 or more participants) – 9 minutes.
Age Groups:

Mini kids: 4-6 years old
Kids: 7-9 years old
Children: 10-13 years old
Junior: 14-17 years old
Adults: 18 years old and above
Senior: 50 years old and above
Mixed groups
Awards:

Grand Prix – Diamond Champion (large cup, medals, Grand Prix Diploma).
Small Grand Prix (cup, medals, Diploma).
I, II, III, IV prizes (individual diplomas, medals, cup for the group).
“Participant” and “Debut” diplomas for groups receiving a score below 4th place.
Evaluation Criteria:

Vocalists: Vocal technique, interpretation, repertoire selection, and overall presentation.
Instrumentalists: Playing technique, interpretation, repertoire, and overall presentation.
Dance groups: Dance technique, choreography, interpretation, and overall artistic impression.
Dance soloists: Dance technique, interpretation, choreography, and overall artistic presentation.