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La Gran Competencia
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Purpose
- Celebrate the dance and music of all Latin America
- Provide developing companies a format to showcase their work
- Raise standards through an adjudication and feedback process
- Build an educated folklórico audience
- Recognize outstanding companies
Criteria for Selection
Both theatrical and traditional folklórico and baile típico submissions will be considered for the La Gran Competencia. Works will be evaluated based on cultural representation, technical execution, evolution of the choreography, overall impression, balance between theatrical and traditional elements as well overall impression. Our goal is to educate the public as well as developing dancers in the beauty and diversity of the Latino culture. Because works presented at the Latino Dance and Music Festival will be emulated by others, it is of extremely important that works strive for the highest standard of execution and authenticity. In keeping with traditional standards, works presented are required to represent traditions that have existed for at least fifty years.
Choreographers of creative, experimental works that push the folkloric art to new limits are encouraged to submit entries. Regardless of the folklórico style used, choreographers are expected to stay within the confines of the selected style from beginning to end.
Submission Requirements
- Each Gran Competencia cuadro submission must be on a separate VHS video cassette or DVD. If more than one entry is received on a VHS cassette or DVD only the first entry will be considered. Cassettes and DVD’s must be clearly labeled.
- If accepted into Round II, companies will be required to present the work that was submitted for adjudication. Works accepted into Round II are expected to implement the suggestions made by Maestra Lozano.
- Directors and full time professional dancers may participate in this event.
- Group requirements are a minimum of 6 couples and maximum of 12 twelve couples.
- All entries will be limited to a minimum of 6 minutes and maximum of 15 minutes. Time is calculated from the moment the music begins.
- Send only copies. Video and DVD submissions will not be returned.
- Costumes are not required for the pre-adjudication of the videotapes, but they are encouraged.
- Music may be either recorded or live. The primary consideration for adjudication will be authenticity of the interpretations and instrumentation. Cassettes music will not be accepted. Two CD copies containing only the Gran Competencia musical selections are to be submitted prior to the performance. Label CD’s clearly with the name group name, musical selection, and region.
- All Round II Submission will be required to use the same stage backdrop and general lighting.
- Video recorders and flash photograph cameras will not permitted in the theater.
Backstage space is very limited, therefore only dancers who are performing and whose names appear on the performance roster will be allowed back stage.
Performance Order
Program order for July 16, 17, 18 and 19 will be determined by Maestra Silvia Lozano. Round II performers will be notified of the order on or before July 1, 2008.
Other Requirements
Upon notification of acceptance into Round II groups will have 30 days to submit the following:
- Professional quality action or dramatic digital photo 4X6 on CD.
- 200 word history of company.
- A complete monograph on the choreography to be presented.
- A commitment of intent to take part in the Latino Dance and Music Festival.
- A list of performers in alphabetical order (subject to revision).
Send to:
Texas Woman's University, Lifelong Learning
Stephen Pense
P.O. Box 425649
Denton, Texas 76204
Awards
All submissions will receive a written critique and certificate of participation. Only nine submissions will be accepted into Round II for presentation at the Latino Dance and Music Festival on July 16, 17, and 18, 2008. On the evening of July 18, three cuadros will be selected by Maestra Lozano and her staff for presentation at the Gala Performance on July 19.
Timeline for Submissions
- June 1, 2008, La Gran Competencia Video and DVD submissions postmarked before midnight
- July 1, 2008, Deadline for statement of intent to participate and $50 adjudication fee
- June 23, 2008, Deadline for early bird festival fees
- July 15, 2008, Required directors orientation and dancers placement auditions
- July 16, 17 and 18 Adjudication Margo Jones Theater
- July 19 Dress and Technical rehearsal for Gala Performers will be scheduled throughout the day
Fees
There will be a $50 adjudication fee for each Gran Competencia cuadro submission.
All participants are required to be registered and to participate in Latino Dance and Music Festival workshops.
Ticket Sales
Admission to the Gran Competenica and all festival events are included in the Latino Dance and Music Festival registration fees.
July 19 Gala tickets will be $8 for adults, $4 for seniors and students. Will call tickets may be picked up 45 minutes before the Gala performance.
Special Thanks
To Liz Gallego and the Texas Association for Hispanic Dance and Culture for their assistance in the production of the TWU Latino Dance and Music Festival.
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