05.05-10.05 2025 (6 days) Barcelona-Costa Dorada (Spain) 550 euros<br /> 05.05-11.05 2025 (7 days) Barcelona-Costa Dorada + Lisbon (Portugal) 850 euros<br /> 05.05-11.05 2025 (7 days) Barcelona-Costa Dorada -Cannes-Nice-Monaco-San Remo 975 euros<br /> (for a group of at least 25 people) - Spain, Costa Dorada

International FESTIVAL-COMPETITION “Spanish Ballad”

International FESTIVAL-COMPETITION “Spanish Ballad”

PARTICIPATION:

no age limit.

JURY:

The jury of the festival includes teachers from Spain, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, and Kazakhstan.

WITH THE SUPPORT OF:

The Olympiad is held by the Organizing Committee of the International Project for the Creative Development of Children and Youth ALLIANCE OF TALENTS, World Music in Kazakhstan, and the Tarragona Tourism Committee.

The program, in addition to participation in the Olympiad, includes presentations of European schools, colleges and universities, and a tour of Barcelona. (OPTIONAL: a trip to the Montserrat Monastery*, a trip to the PORT AVENTURA Amusement Park*, a trip to Portugal*).

Musicians of various genres and ages, ensembles, orchestras, choirs, duets, trios, quartets and other small forms, instrumentalists, vocalists, etc.

Choreography: dancers of all styles (folk dances, stylized dances, ballroom dances, etc.)

Artists, designers, fashion theaters, theater groups, readers, entertainers.

Regulations.

Goals and objectives:

Identifying talents, opening borders between different countries through the creative exchange of talents, motivating children and youth for further creative success.

The application deadline is February 10, 2024. Limited number of seats!

The following are invited to participate in the competition:

Musicians of various genres and ages, ensembles, orchestras, choirs, duets, trios, quartets and other small forms, instrumentalists, vocalists, etc.

Choreography: dancers of all styles (folk dances, stylized dances, ballroom dances, etc.)

Artists, designers, fashion theaters, theater groups, readers, entertainers.

Age categories:

  1. 5-6 years
  2. 7-9 years
  3. 10-12 years
  4. 13-15 years
  5. 16-18 years old
  6. 18-20 years old
  7. 21 and older

Nominations:

  • Piano – soloists
  • Piano ensembles (only on one instrument in 4 hands)
  • String instruments – soloists
  • String ensembles
  • String instruments – small forms (up to 5 people inclusive)
  • Wind instruments – soloists
  • Wind instrument ensembles
  •  Wind instruments – small forms (up to 5 people inclusive)
  • Folk instruments – soloists
  •  Folk instrument ensembles
  •  Folk instruments – small forms (up to 5 people inclusive)
  • Percussion instruments – soloists
  • Percussion instruments – ensembles
  • Percussion instruments – small forms (up to 5 people inclusive)
  • Orchestras
  • Vocal classical soloists
  • Vocal classical ensembles
  • Classical vocals small forms (up to 5 people inclusive)
  • Pop vocals
  • Vocal pop ensembles
  • Pop vocals small forms (up to 5 people inclusive)
  • Choirs
  • Choreography – modern dance
  • Choreography – folk dance
  • Choreography – stylized dance
  • Choreography – ballroom dancing
  • Readers
  • Entertainer
  • Theater groups
  • Fashion theaters
  • Designers
  • Arts and crafts

Program requirements:

For instrumentalists – 1 piece of free choice, with a total duration of no more than 5 minutes.

For vocalists:

1 piece of your choice, with a total complexity of no more than 4 minutes.

Choreography: for all categories and ages, 1 performance no more than 6 minutes.

For arts and crafts and designers – 1 completed work, which must be defended before the jury by reproducing a fragment of at least ¼ of the volume. All necessary materials must be brought with you.

For readers: 1 work or passage. Total difficulty no more than 3 minutes.

For the entertainer: 2 speeches on different topics, with a total duration of no more than 6 minutes. A speech on a free topic, the second as a presentation of some composer, poet, writer, artist.

For fashion theaters: 1 show, lasting no more than 6 minutes.

For theater groups: 1 performance, lasting no more than 8 minutes.

Evaluation criteria: artistry, brightness of the artistic image, stage presence, understanding of the style of the era, technical clarity, purity of execution.

Evaluations: The jury evaluates according to the qualification system. The number of winners is not limited and depends only on the level of preparation of the participant.

When choosing a candidate for the Grand Prix award, if there are candidates with the same scores, the last word remains with the Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the competition.

In each nomination and in each age category, laureates of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degrees are selected; Diploma recipients of 1st, 2nd and 3rd degrees. There is one Grand Prix for all nominations and all age categories.

The jury has the right to divide places, prizes and other awards between participants.

All participants are awarded commemorative diplomas “For Participation”.

All teachers, sponsors, and managers are issued a certificate.

PROGRAMs #1 and #2:

day 1

  • Transfer from Barcelona airport to the venue of the Olympics and accommodation (Costa Dorada). Accommodation at the hotel. Registration at the Organizing Committee. Lunch for those arriving before 14-00, dinner at 19-00. For late flights – cold dinner.

day 2

  • 07:00 – 08:30 Breakfast.
  • 09:00 Accompaniment to the Competition venue.
  • 10:00 Opening of the Competition. Presentation of the jury and educational institutions.
  • 13:00 Lunch. After lunch, excursion to Barcelona.
  • 19:00 Dinner.

day 3

  •  07:00 – 08:30Breakfast
  • 09:00 Accompaniment to the Competition venue. Continuation.
  • 13:00 Lunch
  • Free time to socialize with peers.
  • For those who wish, a trip to the Montserrat Monastery* or to Valencia or Madrid
  • 20:30 Dinner

day 4

  • 07:00 – 08:30 Breakfast
  • Free time to relax by the sea.
  • 13:00 Lunch
  • Free time to relax by the sea.
  • For those who wish, a trip to the monastery of Montserrat* or to Valencia or Madrid
  • 20:00 Dinner

day 5

  • 07:00 – 08:30 Breakfast
  • Free time to relax at sea. For those who wish, a trip to the Amusement Park – PORT AVENTURA! *
  • 13:00 Lunch *for those on an excursion, a dry ration lunch.Free time to relax at sea.
  • 18:30 Round table for managers.
  • 19:00 Festive awards ceremony.
  • Festive dinner.
  • 21:00 Disco

day 6 / day 7

  • 07:00 – 08:30 Breakfast (for early flights, breakfast in the form of a picnic).
  • Transport to the airport.
  • Departure home.

For those who wish, a full day trip to Portugal* – Lisbon, Sintra, Pena Castle (transportation by avia)

Cost for participants 550 euros +300 euros Portugal (optional)

Cost for support group and parents 550 euros.

Participation in the second event (Mathematics Olympiad or Music Competition) is possible, additional fee 50 euros.

The price includes:

  • 5 nights accommodation in a 3*-4* hotel in triple rooms.
  • Meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner (water included). Dry rations during excursions.
  • Transfers airport-hotel-airport (only on official arrival/departure days. For guests arriving on other days, the cost of transfers is calculated based on the number of people and time).
  • Accompaniment to the Festival venue.
  • Sightseeing tour of Barcelona with a visit to the famous masterpieces of Antonio Gaudi (Sagrada Familia, Casa Mila and Casa Batlló, as well as Paseo de Gracia, Plaza Catalunya, Montjuic, Olympic Village.
  • For a group of 10 people, a leader is free. Flight is not included.

Attention! The organizing committee does not guarantee accommodation with other participants, to reduce the cost. Participants and leaders must themselves distribute the wards according to the principle of dividing boys/girls or other options, taking into account that if one person remains, then the tariff will be charged according to the announced price list, if the hotel does not have rooms with four or more beds.

OPTIONAL (Additional fee):

  • Extra nights 60 euros per person.
  • Double supplement 120 euros per person for 5 nights
  • Single supplement 200 euros for 5 nights.
  • Excursion to the Montserrat Monastery (30-50 euros) depending on the number of people. Excursion to Valencia or Madrid from 100 euros.
  • Trip to the PORT AVENTURA Amusement Park 60 euros for children under 10, 80 euros for children over 10 and adults. The price includes transfer from/to the hotel

Full-day trip to Portugal* – Lisbon, Sintra, Pena Castle (transportation by plane) from 300 euros (depending on availability of seats on the plane) – it is advisable to book Portugal with an extra night.

Program No. 3: Cost 975 euros

Day 1 Costa DoradaArrival in Barcelona. Transfer to Costa Dorada, accommodation at the hotel.Dinner.
Day 2 Barcelona Costa DoradaBreakfast. Competitive auditions. Olympiad 1st and 2nd rounds. Lunch. Departure for a sightseeing tour of Barcelona at 14:00 – Sagrada Familia, Paseo de Gracia, city center, Montjuic. Return to the hotel.Dinner at the hotel.
3rd day Costa DoradaBreakfast. Continuation of the festival auditions. For those who wish, a trip to the monastery of Montserrat* or to Valencia or MadridDinner. Awarding. Gala concert
Day 4 Cote d’AzurBreakfast. Departure to the French Riviera. Arrival in France, accommodation at the hotel.
Day 5 Cote d’AzurBreakfast. Sightseeing tour of Nice: Promenade des Anglais, Russian church. Visit to the medieval village of Eze, located on the rocks. Visit to the famous Fragonard perfume factory. Departure to Cannes. Sightseeing tour with a visit to the Croisette with the famous Alley of Stars near the Palace. Return to the hotel.
Day 6 Cote d’AzurBreakfast. Excursion to San Remo (Italy) – the European capital of flowers.Walking tour: old town, palace of festivals. Free time. Excursion to the Principality of Monaco – Princely Palace, cathedral; “exotic” garden; Monte Carlo casino, where you need to place bets!
Day 7 Cote d’AzurBreakfast. Departure to Nice airport. Flight home.

Included: everything that is indicated in the program. Meals: on the Costa Dorada – breakfast, lunch, dinner. On excursion days, lunch is a picnic. On the Cote d’Azur, only breakfast.

Extra nights 60 euros per person.

Double supplement 150 euros per person for 6 nights

Single supplement 300 euros for 6 nights.

Attention! City tourist taxes are paid on site upon check-in at hotels. The total amount of taxes is about 15 euros for all days.

Applications are accepted until March 10, 2025.

When booking until December 30, 2024, a discount of 100 euros.

A leader for a group of 10 people – + 1 free of charge.

Attention!!! This schedule is for informational purposes only. The organizing committee has the right to change the schedule of days depending on the applications received and technical necessity.

Organizer Contacts WhatsApp +77014301999,+359 878 422214

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