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Round I

Allison Whitley - Medora Variation - 2020 ADC_IBC Video Application
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Juliete Almazan_Contemporary
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PHASE 1
   VIRTUAL COMPETITION 

ABOUT

ADC|IBC  offers a unique fusion of the historic ballet competitions such as, Varna, Prix de Lausanne, NY IBC & USA IBC, while maintaining accessibility for the pre-professional student. Our event structure is designed for the professionally driven student. We aim to educate and provide the necessary experiences for our students to grow in knowledge and strength to enter professional companies. 

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A new format was recently developed to meet the demands of our changing climate that we now face globally. We know that dancers want to keep moving and to get back to their regimens. We will be providing a structure that affords all the same opportunities and dance education, while maintaining a controlled environment to meet CDC recommendations. Please read through the remainder of this page along with Phase 2, and How to Join to review changes.

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2021 Competition will be completed in two different phases. All dancers interested are welcome to join into Phase 1. This portion is completed virtually. Dancers are required to submit specified video and photo materials to be evaluated by two distinct panels of adjudicators. One panel is tasked with emulating the traditional competition experience by providing scoring and comments per student, and selecting the Top Finalists. The second panel comprises our extensive scholarship network, who are tasked with selecting recipients for their various programs. All dancers from Phase 1 are eligible for scholarship awards.  At the completion of the virtual phase, majority of scholarship awards will be announced, along with the Top Finalists from each age division. These students will be notified, and invited to an exclusive, in-person Final Round.

 

 

PROCEDURE

  1. Apply online. Click here.
     

  2. Create Submission Video & Upload to your Account. All applicants (New Participants & Prior 2020 Registrants) must provide video in same format as demos provided below.
     

  3. Complete Scholarship Form. (Provided via email)

 

VIDEO CRITERIA

2021 Demo Video_Male
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MALE REQUIRED EXERCISES

2021 Demo Video_Female
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FEMALE REQUIRED EXERCISES

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  • Footage must be recorded as seen in demo videos above. Including: attire, video angles, exercises, etc.
    See below requirements per age division with acceptable modifications to provided exercises.
     

  • Edit blank space out between combinations, and variations.
     

  • Audition attire as seen above for class exercises:

    Ladies: Leotard (no specified style), hair in neat bun, pink tights, ballet slippers for barre and centre exercises, pointe shoes for specified centre exercises, and classical variation (for ages 12 and older).
     
    Gentlemen: Black tights, white leotard or fitted tee.
     

  • Total video time not to exceed: 17 minutes
     

  • 2020 Dancers that registered for more than 1 variation, include the additional variations in submission video. Highest scoring variation will advance and lowest dropped. 
     

  • Dancers may execute exercises from preferred side. 
     

  • Choreography requirements listed below: Must be filmed in dance studio. No stage footage. Costume is optional. Jury preference is no costume or practice tutu only.
     

  • Class Exercise Music - May use your own music or download track provided.



     

  • Primary Division - Video must contain (in order):

    Barre Exercises

  1. Warm-up Tendu (exercise as provided in demo.)

  2. Plié (may simplify port de bras.)

  3. Battement Tendu (may simplify port de bras.)

  4. Dégagé (may reduce speed of degage in first position.)

  5. Fondu/Développé (may execute off demi-pointe and with reduced height.)

  6. Grand Battement (execute height for individual skill level. Passe balance at end rather than pirrouette.)
     

       Centre Exercises

  1. Adagio (Simplify for skill level.)

  2. Pirouette (Simplify for skill level.)

  3. Petit Allegro (Simplify for skill level.)

  4. Moderate Allegro (Simplify for skill level.)

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* Pointe exercises at 8:45 through end of video should not be included. Male exercises at 9:10 through end of video should not be included.

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        Choreography 

  1. Classical Variation (selected from Repertoire List.)

  2. Contemporary Variation (dancers choreographic selection)

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  • Junior Division - Video must contain (in order):

    Barre Exercises

  1. Warm-up Tendu (exercise as provided in demo.)

  2. Plié (exercise as provided in demo.)

  3. Battement Tendu (exercise as provided in demo.)

  4. Dégagé (exercise as provided in demo.)

  5. Fondu/Développé (exercise as provided in demo.)

  6. Grand Battement (exercise as provided in demo.)
     

       Centre Exercises

  1. Adagio (may execute off demi-pointe at 6:45, and attitude revolutions as needed.)

  2. Pirouette (may modify at 7:25 & 7:45 for skill level.)

  3. Petit Allegro (exercise as provided in demo.)

  4. Moderate Allegro (exercise as provided in demo.)

  5. Female - Pointe Exercise / Male - Tour en l'air Exercise (may modify for skill level.)

  6. Grand Allegro/ Fouetté (may execute exercise off pointe.)
     

       Choreography  

  1. Classical Variation (selected from Repertoire List.)

  2. Contemporary Variation (dancers choreographic selection)


     

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  • Senior Division - Video must contain (in order):

    Barre Exercises

  1. Warm-up Tendu (exercise as provided in demo.)

  2. Plié (exercise as provided in demo.)

  3. Battement Tendu (exercise as provided in demo.)

  4. Dégagé (exercise as provided in demo.)

  5. Fondu/Développé (exercise as provided in demo.)

  6. Grand Battement (exercise as provided in demo.)
     

       Centre Exercises

  1. Adagio (exercise as provided in demo.)

  2. Pirouette (exercise as provided in demo.)

  3. Petit Allegro (exercise as provided in demo.)

  4. Moderate Allegro (exercise as provided in demo.)

  5. Female - Pointe Exercise / Male - Tour en l'air Exercise (may modify pirrouette for skill level.)

  6. Grand Allegro/Fouetté (exercise as provided in demo.)
     

       Choreography 

  1. Classical Variation (selected from Repertoire List.)

  2. Contemporary Variation (dancers choreographic selection)

     

ALL PHASE 1 PARTICIPANTS HAVE ACCESS TO:

  • Adjudication and feedback on submitted classwork.

  • Adjudication and feedback on submitted classical variation.

  • Adjudication and feedback on submitted contemporary solo.

  • Full Scholarship Network, that grants on average 175-250  scholarship awards.

  • Daily digital masterclasses provided during week of virtual competition announcements.

  • Free login to view Final Round Performances and participate remotely in the live master classes. 

GO TO PHASE 2

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