| IDO World Championship Show Belly Dance-2009 |
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Age Divisions/Range 2009 | 2009 | |
| Children | 11 and under | 1998 year of birth and under |
| Juniors | 12-15 years old | 1994-97 year of birth |
| Adult 1 | 16-34 years old | 1975-93 year of birth |
| Adult 2 | 35-49 years old | 1960-1974 year of birth |
| Seniors | 50 and over | 1959 year of birth and over |
1.1 Age is determined by year of birth, not by actual age on the day of competition.1.2 Seniors may compete in the Adult age division.1.3 In Duos, Small Groups and Formations dancers of the previous (younger) age division may take part but not be more than 50% of the total number of dancers. In Duo, Small Group, Formation and Production categories for Show Belly Dance in the Adult age division dancers from the Children and juniors age divisions may take part but total no more than 50% in Duos, Small Groups and Formations.
2. Categories
2.1 Competitions may include the following categories:Solo – individual; Duo – 2 dancers; Small Group - 3 - 7 dancers; Formation - 8 - 24 dancers;
3. Dance disciplines for BELLY DANCE
3.2.1 Show BELLY DANCE: choreography may incorporate any form of dance, however BELLY DANCE technique should predominate. It is permitted to use props (knives, swords, etc.) and any type of costume. Lifts and acrobatics are allowed (only in the Adult age divisions). Stage props and scenery may be used if the competitors themselves put the objects in place during a single visit to the stage and remove them without the help of non-performers.3.2.2 Musical accompaniment for SHOW BELLY DANCE: any type of music.
4. Time LimitsIn any round it is imperative that the performer’s music be the ONLY PIECE of music on the recording. The duration of the piece should be in accordance with the rules of the competition. It is the responsibility of the performer or a representative of the performer to provide the sound engineer well in advance but at an appropriate time with the recording indicating the number and name of the performer. (Semi-final: one of either CD or MD with one track. Final: a different CD or MD with one track). In the event that these requirements are not met by the performer the right to participate in the competition may be revoked.
4.1 Time Limit in Preliminaries
1/4, 1/8, 1/16, etc. (all ages) | Competitor’s Own Music (Solo – Show Belly Dance and Folk Belly Dance) |
| 1.15-1.45 min. |
Preliminaries: 1/16, 1/8, 1/4Competitor’s own music (all disciplines) | Duos | Small Groups | Formation |
| 1.00-1.30 min. | 1.30 – 2.00 min | 2.00-2.30 min. |
A semi-final for Small Groups and Formations will take place if the number of competitors is between 9 and 18 ensembles. A quarter-final will take place if there are more than 18 ensembles competing.
4.2 Semi-final – all pieces with competitor’s own music
Categories | Solo | Duo | Small Group | Formation |
| Show Belly Dance and Folk Belly Dance | ||||
| Children, Juniors, Adult 1, Adult 2, Seniors | 1.30 -2.00 min. | 1.30 -2.00 min. | 1.30 -2.00 min. | 2.00 – 3.00 min. |
4.3 Final – all pieces with competitor’s own music
Categories | Solo | Duo | Small Group | Formation |
| Show Belly Dance and Folk Belly Dance | ||||
| Children, Juniors, Adult 1, Adult 2, Seniors | 2.00 – 3.00 min. | 2.00 – 3.00 min. | 2.00 – 3.00 min. | 2.30 – 4.00 min. |
Duration for Production: 5.00 - 8.00 minutes. In the Production category the number of rounds and the duration of each piece in the preliminaries will be determined by the Chairman of Judges.
5 Number of competitors in preliminary sub-heats (compulsory music):
5.1 In all Adult categories for 1/8, 1/16 etc. heats no more than 6.
6 Number of competitors in regular preliminary heats (compulsory music):
6.1 In all categories no more than 24.
7. Compulsory music in preliminaries:
7.1 Children, Juniors, Adult 2 and Seniors: piece of music with a prominent, unchanging base rhythm.Live music and vocals are not permitted.
7.2 Adult 1: instrumental music Raqs Sharqi with changing rhythms or difficult rhythms, “tabla” drum solo.Live music and vocals are not permitted.For each heat and sub-heat music must be changed.
8. Rules for costumes
8.1 Children, Juniors, Adult 2, Seniors: costume may be changed for each round but it is not mandatory.
8.2 Children: traditional or stylized top, pantaloons or skirt.
8.3 Adults – different costumes must be worn for the semi-final and final and a different piece of choreography must be danced.
9. In the Children’s Age Division it is forbidden to:
• perform in the styles of Eskandaria (Alexandrian, Melaya Leff), Shamadan
• use a parter.
• use sharp cutting devices (knives, swords, etc.)
• extensively execute a shimmy movement (no more than 20% of the length of the entire piece).
10. The dancer’s choreography and image must coincide with the age division in which they are competing.
11. Dancer’s Number
11.1 For dancers in the show and folk categories it is not necessary to affix their assigned number to their costume.
11.2 For all semi-final and final competition in all categories it is not necessary to affix the competitor’s assigned number to their costume.
11.3 Master of Ceremonies is required to: in semi-final and final competition announce the competitor’s number and full name. For Duos, Small Groups, Formations and Production the name of the ensemble or pseudonym (stage name) is sufficient.
12. Competitors during their performanceIn Duo, Small Group and Formation categories all competitors must be on the stage from the beginning of the composition until the end.
13. Length of Solo parts in categories:
13.1 Duos\Pairs, Small Groups – no more than 30 seconds out of the length of the entire piece.
13.2 Formations - no more than 1.00 minute out of the length of the entire piece. All solo parts will be totaled together.
14. Safety
14.1 The use of open flame, liquids or other substances that may leave the floor wet, damage the stage surface or make it unsafe is forbidden.
14.2. It is forbidden to use live animals.
HALL
The biggest in the Western Ukraine Shopping & Entertainment centre "Podolyany",
Tekstylna Str 28, Ternopil (the nearest airport- Lviv), Ukraine
ATTENTION - IDO LICENSES
Please do not forget your IDO License (IDO-Start book) and your national flag for the presentation of the nations.
MUSIC
Professional music equipment covers a huge hall with many spectators. Therefore the sound must be professionally.
Please use only CDs. We suggest you will be keeping at least one backup CD per show at your or your team captain's hand, in case the main CD fails to work.
Please understand that the CD should only contain this one title and should be titled easily to be read with name and title of the show.
According to our experience there might be mistakes if there is more than one title on the CD.
Please avoid these mistakes for the sake of your dancer!
MEDALS, DIPLOMAS, TROPHIES
o Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals placing 1st through 3rd
o Trophies placing 1st through 3th place.
o Diplomas will be given to ALL Productions, Formations, Small Groups, Duos and Solos.
IDO JUDGES MEETTING
Before every IDO-Competition, there is an official Judges Meeting. All judges of this competition must attend at this meeting! The Chairperson explains the rules and judge's criteria - maybe for instance there are new rules.
Afterwards follows an exchange of opinions and discussion - because many countries have different ideas and opinions. This is obvious at the open judging from time to time.
TEAM CAPTAIN & REGISTRATION
Please take care, that all reservation, payment, IDO start books, music etc. will be only handled by the (one) Team Captain of your country. Because of organization purposes only one Team Captain is allowed to enter the Check In Office - if necessary with an interpreter.
Organizer's Office in the "Podolyany" Centre
Situated near the VIP-entrance (left of the main entrance).
ACCOMODATION
There are several hotels and accommodation near the place of the Event ("Podolyany" centre in Ternopil).
TRANSFERS
The nearest airport is Lviv (120km from Ternopil).
