Overview
The IYDC International Young Dancers Competition – Macau Region 2021 is now open for registration. This prestigious competition provides a platform for young dancers in Macau to showcase their talent and compete for the chance to advance to international stages.
Key Dates & Venue
- Registration Deadline: July 24, 2021
- Schedule Announcement: July 31, 2021
- Competition Dates: August 7–8, 2021
- Venue: Macau Yijun Centre Multi-function Hall or a venue of equivalent standard
Competition Categories
Age Groups
- Toddler Group: Age 6 or below (max. 3 minutes)
- Children's Group: Age 7–9 (max. 3 minutes)
- Junior Group: Age 10–12 (max. 3 minutes)
- Youth A Group: Age 13–15 (max. 4 minutes)
- Youth B Group: Age 16–18 (max. 4 minutes)
- Open Group: Age 19 or above (max. 4 minutes)
Dance Genres
- A) Ballet
- B) Jazz
- C) Latin
- D) Contemporary Dance
- E) Popular Dance (K-pop, Hip Hop, Street Dance)
- F) Folk Dance (Chinese Dance, Folk Dance, Belly Dance, Ribbon Dance)
Competition Format & Fees
- Solo: HKD 480 per participant
- Duet: HKD 320 per participant
- Group: HKD 220 per participant
Registration Method
Bank Account for Payment:
- Bank of China Macau HKD Account: 185000128064208 (Macau Musical and Art Exchange Association)
Registration Options:
- Individual Registration (Solo/Duet/Group): Fill out the online form (https://bit.ly/3gFgwEp) and await confirmation email.
- Institution or Teacher Group Registration: Download and complete the group registration form (https://bit.ly/2S6sLjB), then email the form along with the payment receipt to [email protected].
Awards & Recognition
- Champion: 93 points or above (Trophy & Certificate)
- 1st Runner-up: 89–92 points (Trophy & Certificate)
- 2nd Runner-up: 85–88 points (Trophy & Certificate)
- Excellence Award: 82–84 points (Medal & Certificate)
- Merit Award: 79–81 points (Medal & Certificate)
- All participants will receive a participation certificate.
- Dance centers or teachers who recommend 10 or more students will receive an "IYDC Active Promotion of Dance" certificate.
- Instructors of Champion, 1st Runner-up, and 2nd Runner-up winners will receive the "IYDC Excellent Dance Teaching Award."
- A winners' exchange performance and masterclass in London, UK, will be held post-pandemic, featuring champion, 1st runner-up, and 2nd runner-up winners from Europe and Asia.
Judging Panel
International Advisory & Online Judges:
- Ivana Neuweg (Austria)
- Giovanna Leoni (Italy)
- Sarah Hardy (Germany)
- Jeremy Morganty (United Kingdom)
Asia Region Live Judges:
- Nina Schultz (United Kingdom)
- Jodi Bloom (North Africa)
- Natasha Stankevich (Poland)
- T.J. Milne (Canada)
Contact Information
English competition information is available upon request via email.
