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VKIBC 2024

Semi Finals
Asunción, Paraguay, June 2023 - DONE
São Paulo, Brazil, October 21-22, 2023 - DONE
Birmingham, UK, January 13-14, 2024 - DONE
Gdansk, Poland, March 9-10, 2024 - DONE

Finals
The Kaye Playhouse, New York City, April 8-12, 2024

NEW IN 2024

VKIBC TO INTRODUCE “FREE STYLE DANCE” competition IN ADDITION TO CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY/NEOCLASSICAL COMPETITIONS.

In Free Style Dance, dancers are encouraged to showcase their unique style and interpretation of the music. The choreography may include various dance techniques, such as ballet, contemporary, ballroom dance or fusion. Not allowed are hip hop, breakdance, mime, acrobatic dance, tap, jazz and any other form of movement not having its roots in classical dance.

The dancers have total liberty to choose their movements and transitions, allowing them to express their emotions and personality through their dance.

While leaving room for personal interpretation and creativity, this VKIBC new category “Free Style Dance“ will have mandatory elements and music requirements. It adds a layer of challenge and structure but still allowing for artistic freedom.

The combination of mandatory elements and music selection, within a framework of creative choreography, is what will make Free Style Dance an exciting and dynamic style that allows dancers to truly express themselves on stage. Open to dancers 11 and up, no age limit.

Free Style Dance Mandatory Requirements:

Solos: one big jump and any turns;

Duets: one overhead lift and one mid range lift and any kind of turns;

Ensembles: All of the above allowed.

Dancers can perform any style with the exception of hip hop, breakdance, mime, acrobatic dance, tap, jazz and any other form of movement not having its roots in classical dance. Dances can be on pointe, demi-pointe, bare feet, soft shoes or heels.

Music: one piece out of a 13-songs choice. Click on the piece to access the music.

Nat King Cole, Autumn Leaves;

George Benson, Nature Boy;

Joe Cocker, The Letter;

Jacques Brel, Ne Me Quitte Pas;

Dalida / Alain Delon, Parole Parole;

Stan Getz / João Gilberto, Girl from Ipanema (English version);

Ben E. King, Stand By Me;

Righteous Brothers, Unchained Melody;

Tina Turner, Simply The Best;

Marvin Gaye, What’s Going On;

Edith Piaf, Je Ne Regrette Rien;