IYDC International Young Dancers Competition - Macau Region 2022
The Macau dance competition is now open for registration!
Key Dates
- Registration Deadline: July 18, 2022
- Schedule Announcement: July 25, 2022
- Competition Dates: August 6–7, 2022
- Competition Venues: Ho Lai Wan Pi Tou Performing Arts Theatre / Macau United School
Advisors & Judges
Online Judges:
- Ivana Neuweg (Austria)
- Giovanna Leoni (Italy)
- Sarah Hardy (Germany)
- Jeremy Morganty (United Kingdom)
Asia Region On-site Judges:
- Natasha Stankevich (Poland)
- T.J. Milne (Canada)
Competition Categories & Time Limits
- 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 Types
- A) Ballet
- B) Jazz
- C) Latin
- D) Contemporary
- E) Pop (K-pop, Hip Hop, Street Dance)
- F) Folk (Chinese Dance, Folk Dance, Belly Dance, Ribbon Dance)
- G) Other (please specify)
Competition Formats & Fees
- Solo (1 person): HKD 480
- Duet (2 people): HKD 320 per participant
- Group (3–30 people): HKD 220 per participant
Registration Method
Bank Account: Bank of China (Macau) HKD Account: 185000128064208 (Macau Musical and Art Exchange Association)
- Individual Registration: Complete the online form and upload the receipt at IYDCIndividual.MMAEA.Org. Check for the automatic email confirmation.
- Group Registration (Institution/Teacher): Download and complete the group form at IYDCGroup.MMAEA.Org, then email it with the receipt to [email protected].
Awards & Prizes
- First Place: 93 points or above – Trophy & Certificate
- Second Place: 89–92 points – Trophy & Certificate
- Third Place: 85–88 points – Trophy & Certificate
- Honorable Mention: 82–84 points – Medal & Certificate
- Merit: 79–81 points – Medal & Certificate
- Participation Certificate: 78 points or below
Additional Recognitions:
- All participants receive a participation certificate.
- Dance centers or teachers who recommend 10+ students receive an "IYDC Active Promotion of Dance" award.
- Teachers of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners receive the "IYDC Excellent Dance Teaching Award."
- A winners' exchange performance and masterclass in London will be held post-pandemic, featuring past European and Asian champions.
Contact Information
IYDC Macau Region Office:
- WeChat:
- General Enquiry: mmaea-group
- Post-competition Award Enquiry: mmaea_aftermatch
- WhatsApp: +853 63534135
- Email: [email protected]
Organizers
- International Young Dancers Competition (IYDC)
- Hong Kong First Education Group (FEG)
- Macau Musical and Art Exchange Association (MMAEA)
