Festival Information
NEW at the Jewels Festival 7th Edition:
Young Choreographer contest (we are welcoming students to present their work & ideas)
We are offering Private classes with one of our judges (on request)
Solo
Classical/Neo-classical variation
Contemporary/Modern dance
Free dance (Character/Folk dance, Acro, Hip-Hop, Breakdance and other)
Time limit – 2m 30s
Age categories for Solo:
Group A (age 7 – 9) Pre-competitive
Group B (age 10 – 12) Junior
Group C (age 13 – 15) Teen
Group D (age 16 – 18) Pre-professional
Professional Participants (age 20 - 25)
Pas de Deux / Duet
Must be girl and boy.
Classical Pas De Deux (full pas - extra points)
Duet Free dance
Time limit for Pas de Deux - 10m
Time limit for Duet Free dance - 3m
Ensemble
2 dancers and more
Classical / Neo-classical
Contemporary / Modern
Character Dance
Free style (Hip-hop/Acro/Breakdance)
Time limit - 4m
Choreographer Contest
Any choreography can be performed by any dancer (participant or not) and in any dance style.
The new choreography should be created no later than 2020.
The contestant can be age 10 and up.
Time limit - 2m
Dance Categories
Must be between the ages of 7 to 25 on March 1st, 2024.
Girls and Boys will be evaluated separate in each Age & Dance category.
RULES
The Jewels Festival will run the competition by groups.
A professional photographer will work on the competition.
The audience (parents as well) is allowed into the theatre only with a ticket.
The ticket price at the theatre is $20 dollars per person for two days.
The ticket price online is $15 dollars for two days. Link on our “Venue & Tickets” page.
Audience parents are not allowed to watch master classes or rehearsals on stage.
Parents are not allowed backstage, only volunteers.
Pictures and videos are prohibited during the competition stage
A professional photographer will work on the competition. You can order a Media package at any time from our website.
Pictures and videos are prohibited during the competition at the theater. Any party caught, points will be deducted from the percipients final score.
The audience (parents as well) is allowed into the theatre only with a ticket. The ticket price at the theatre is $20 dollars per person for all days. Cash only.
The ticket price online is $15 dollars for all days.
Link on our “Jewels Store” page to buy a ticket.
Audience parents are not allowed to watch master classes or rehearsals on stage.
Parents are not allowed backstage, only volunteers and teachers with a badge. Please make sure that you order your badge through our web-site. Order your badge due April 1st, 2024.
Prices
*Registration fee - $100 (All Masterclasses Included!)
Participant's must pay the appropriate fee with the application or it will not be processed.
(if a dancer already registered for a solo or another dance, then no second registration fee will apply!)
The participant needs to fill out the Registration Form AND Entry Information form for their chosen categories. Classical solo, contemporary solo and freestyle all have separate forms.
Ensemble registration needs to be done by the school director, using the same structure.
Soloists who will be performing in 2 classical and 1 contemporary or free style dance category are qualified for the Diamond Award (cash prize).
Soloist
Solo Dance – $90 (each classical, contemporary, or free dance solo)
Pas de Deux / Duet
Pas des Deux - $180 per couple per dance (classical pas de deux)
Duet Free dance - $140 per couple (adagio, duet)
Ensemble
Groups of 2 – $50
of 3 to 4 – $45
of 5 – 6 – $40
of 7 and up – $35
Choreographer Contest
Participation fee per each dance - $50
Master Classes
Master Classes are included in the registration fee. If you wish to pay later for Master classes, the price will be $40 per each class .
We will hold up to 10 Classes during the festival. Mater Classes will be lead and observe by our Judges on Friday and Sunday.
We will hold Master Classes of Ballet, Character Dance, Contemporary and Break Dance.
If some of the participant would like to attend a PRIVATE CLASS with one of our judges, please fill the separate form. The Private Classes with our judges are holding on Friday by request only.
(Check the schedule for details).
PICTURES/VIDEO
ALL PHOTOS AND VIDEOS ARE PROHIBIDED DURING THE COMPETITION!
Only authorized photographer/videographer are allowed to video and pictures at the Jewels Festival.
Media Package
For Soloists Performers Only Pay $100 and receive pictures and videos of ALL of your solo dances!
For Ensemble (Schools) Performers Only Pay $100 and receive pictures and videos of ALL of your ensemble school dances, including Pas de Deux!
We will not selling individual photo and video, only a Media package will be selling at any time
Goals
Throughout the competition the jury will evaluate a candidate’s potential as a dancer by considering, 10 points each aspect:
o Artistry
o Musicality
o Ballet school education & Physical suitability
o Technique, control, & coordination
Awards
Top awards evaluating by the total score and judges
“The Konstantin” Grand Prix Award
Awarded to the dancer who captured all of the judges’ hearts, performed beautifully on stage and showed great grace & friendship to their competition - $500 & Crystal Award
Diamond Award
in each age category: Solo B, C, D, Pas de Deux/Duet, Ensemble - $200 & Crystal Award
(For soloists required 2 classical + 1 any other style dance - For Duet required 2 (or more) dances)
Awards evaluating by score
Crystal Award 1st, 2nd, 3rd place (in each age and dance category by total score)
Medal Award Top 5 dancers (in each age and dance category)
Diploma Award Top 12 dancers (in each age and dance category
Additional Special Awards evaluating by judges
Judges Award (each judge will choose they own best dancer or a dance - Ballerina Award)
Best School Award
Best Teacher Award
Cuties Award
Rising Star Award
Hope Award
Awards for Professional dancers (1st, 2nd, 3rd places)
Awards for Choreographers (1st, 2nd, 3rd places)
Scholarships for summer programs 2022 will be presented by ballet schools.
We are excited to announce that we have partnered with the www.Dancer.NYC to offer unique spiriwear for the dancers at the upcoming Jewels Festival 7th Edition in April! A selection of jackets, sweatshirts, vests and fleeces, all embroidered with the Jewels Festival logo, are available for sale to participants, parents and teachers.
An online boutique is available for placing orders - https://www.dancer.nyc/jewels-festival. All orders can be picked up at the Jewels Festival April 5-7, 2024.
Contact sachiwowo@gmail.com with questions.
PAYMENT & REGISTRATION
PAYMENT
Methods of payments
Zelle: 973-885-2776
Check: Jewels Festival Corp, 5794 Rte 23C, Prattsville, NY 12468
Paypal: JewelsFestivalRegister@gmail.com
Registration Process:
All participants need to be registered by March 20th , 2024.
Late fee of $15 will be applied for registration after the due date.
Please use our online registration form: link here!
As soon as we receive your registration form, we will send you an email confirmation and PayPal invoice,
which you can pay by any of the above accepted methods.
All fees must be paid upon receiving invoice. All registration forms without payment are not valid.
RULES
The Jewels Festival will run the competition by groups.
A professional photographer will work on the competition. You can order a Media package at any time from our website.
Pictures and videos are prohibited during the competition at the theater. We will give your child a minus point if we see someone record the video during the performance of the particular participant.
The audience (parents as well) are allowed into the theatre only with a ticket. The ticket price at the theatre is $20 dollars per person for all days. Cash only.
The ticket price online is $15 dollars for all days.
Link on our “Jewels Store” page to buy a ticket.
Audience parents are not allowed to watch master classes or rehearsals on stage.
Parents are not allowed backstage, only volunteers and teachers with a badge. Please make sure that you order your badge through our web-site. Order your badge due April 1st, 2024.