What is Solo Online Competition?

 

In its second edition and in order to encourage the creative development of young and adult dancers with a Mexican nationality or residence in Mexico, FDR Dance once again convenes the contemporary dance contest SOLO Online Competition 2022. In this edition, we invite international judges from Portugal, India, and Mexico and we increased the prize of the public to $5,000 pesos in cash.

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This contest is organized into three categories: Adolescents in training (from 12 to 17 years old) and two categories: Adults semi-professionals (from 18 years onwards) and professionals (from 18 years onwards). In each category, recognition will be given to the first three places.

 

The first place in each category will perform the choreographic assembly of a solo in 2023 by the choreographer Fernando Domínguez for participation in national and international contemporary dance competitions.

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To whom is it addressed?

 

Dancers in training and professionals from the age of 12. Mexican nationals or residency in Mexico.

If they are minors, they must have authorization from a guardian who is responsible for their registration.

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What is the validity of the contest?

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From the publication of this call on November 18 until December 19, 2022.

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who are the jurors?

 

Our juries will be recognized, international artists:

Cristina Pereira. Artistic director of the company INTRANZYT (Portugal)

Girish Kumar Rachappa. Dancer of Staatstheater Kassel and freelance Choreographer (India - Germany)

Fernando Dominguez. Director of FDR Dance (Mexico - Netherlands)

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Are there categories?

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Yes! There are three categories:

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A)  Adolescents in Training Category. Ages 12 to 17 years.

B)  Adults in Training Category. Ages 18 and up.

C)  Adult Professional Category. Ages 18 and up.

 

How does the contest work?

 

Perform a dance solo in any of these styles:

• Contemporary dance

• Contemporary ballet

• Fusion of the previous styles

 

You will have to record it in one shot and no edits with the device you have (camera or mobile phone) and in the space of your choice (dance room, forum, or public space) either the fixed camera or someone else records you (moving camera).

 

The duration of your choreography should be a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 min. You can do it with costume or training clothes.

 

Remember that it is important to show your physical abilities without forgetting the artistic content of your piece. Explore your creativity and don't take unnecessary risks, take care of your body.

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The solo can be already existing or a new choreography creation. The dancer's abilities will be evaluated, so the choreography can be your own or that of a third party.

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What will be evaluated?

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Five general aspects will be evaluated:

 

1. Concept. That you show clarity in the topic to be developed.

2. Interpretation. How do you translate that concept into your body?

3. Technique. How you use your breath, space management, and work on three levels; floor, standing, and jumps.

4. Accuracy. May your transitions be clear and without hesitation.

5. Creativity. How do you synthesize the previous aspects and make them yours?

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What can I win?

A) Adolescents in Training Category. Ages 12 to 17 years.

First Place.

1. Choreographic montage of a contemporary dance solo by the choreographer Fernando Domínguez.

2. First-place recognition.

3. Access as a finalist to the public award.

 

Second and Third Place.

1. Second and third-place recognition.

2. Access as a finalist to the public award.

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Fourth place.

1. Recognition as a finalist.

2. Access as a finalist to the public award.

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B)  Adults in Training Category. Ages 18 and up.

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First Place.

1. Choreographic montage of a contemporary dance solo by the choreographer Fernando Domínguez.

2. First-place recognition.

3. Access as a finalist to the public award.

 

Second and Third Place.

1. Second and third-place recognition.

2. Access as a finalist to the public award.

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Fourth place.

   1. Recognition as a finalist.

   2. Access as a finalist to the public award.

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C) Adult Professional Category. Ages 18 and up.

 

First Place.

1. Choreographic staging of a contemporary dance solo by the choreographer Fernando Domínguez and replacement of a repertoire work by the FDR Dance company during 2023 in Festivals.

2. First-place recognition.

3. Access as a finalist to the public award.

 

Second and Third Place.

1. Second and third-place recognition.

2. Access as a finalist to the public award.

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Fourth place.

   1. Recognition as a finalist;

   2. Access as a finalist to the public award.

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We increase this edition cash prize!

Audience prize of $5,000 Mexican pesos.

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The 4 finalists of each category will participate in the cash prize of $5,000 pesos. The videos will be uploaded to our FDR Dance Facebook profile so people can vote within 4 days. The only one with the most reactions will be awarded the cash prize.

 

Yes! You can win first place in your category and also the public award or, If it is not like that, you still have the opportunity to achieve the most important recognition which is the one the PUBLIC chooses.

 

We want you to share your work with pride!!! Invite everyone to "LIKE" your SOLO.

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*The total number of all reactions generated in the original video published on our Facebook Fan Page FDR Dance will be taken into account (the number of comments or shares will not be taken into consideration).

The public vote will be generated between December 26 (11:59 am. Central Mexico) to December 30, 2022 (11:59 am. Central Mexico).

 

**The "Public Award" result will be published on December 30 immediately after the voting period ends.

 

Only the 12 selected finalists will be asked to submit their video as an mp4 file, via email.

 

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Is there a participation fee?

 

Yes. The participation fee is $500 pesos for a solo. 

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Do you want to participate?

 

Step 1. Fill out the pre-registration form at the bottom of this page.

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Step 2. You will automatically receive instructions to complete your registration and deposit by mail (check your spam folder).

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Step 3. Once your registration is complete and your deposit has been made, you will be sent a form where you must share the link of your video on the platform (Youtube or Vimeo).

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Step 4. You will receive a final confirmation and participation folio number.

 

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What are the closing date and results?

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When making your deposit you have until December 19, 2022 (8:00 pm. Central Mexico) to send us your form with the link to your solo. Links that arrive outside the deadline will not be taken into account even if they have made their deposit.

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The results from first to fifth place will be given on December 23, 2022 (8:00 pm Central Mexico) on our official Facebook networks @fdrdancecompany, and will be notified by email.

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Voting for the public award will take place from December 26 (11:59 am Central Mexico) to December 30 (11:59 am Central Mexico). The result will be given on Friday, December 30 immediately after the end of the voting on our official Facebook network.@fdrdancecompany, and will be notified by email.

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The cash prize will be made by bank transfer on December 31.

The assembly of the solo will be agreed upon during the first semester of 2023 according to the availability of the winner and the choreographer.

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The results of the judges are unique and final.

 

Any eventuality not foreseen in this call will be resolved by the organizing committee and made known to the participants in advance.