A unique dance extravaganza in the beautiful seaside city of Kalamata, which gathers dancers of all ages and impresses the audience.
The 3rd international Open Dance Competition in Kalamata will take place for the third year on November 13 & 14, 2021. The World of Dance will meet from all over the world , to convey messages, interact, grip the audience, communicate, using its language – the body, and compete with fair play in an extremely interesting event that combines art, sports, Gala, Competition, Workshops and a Dance Weekend of thematic tourism.
All participants will have the chance to enjoy an amazing, dancing, leisure weekend of escape in the Messinian capital, which is only a couple of hours away from Athens.
Amateur or professional dancers of all ages and all kind of dances can participate in the Dance Competition and the Training Camp (Workshops in all styles of dance, no matter age or dance level). Participants of DanceSport Competition will be divided into categories according to the dance style and age (solo, couples, duets, or groups). They must fill out the official form of registration ( https://entries.vihren.online/events/kdc2021) that can be found on the official website https://www.kalamatadancecup.com/ of the Event and claim distinctions or the Dance Cup in the ‘City of Dance’.
With great pleasure, the 3rd Kalamata Dance Cup 2021 will once again welcome dance groups and Performers, as well as famous dance personalities from the DanceSport Community and top couples champions, for the first time in Greece, who will offer amazing shows and performances to an art-loving audience that seeks the variety and diversity of any International renowned Competition Event and Dance Festival.
In a beautiful, ambient surrounding environment, with a perfect parquet dance floor of the highest standards and quality music, all dance lovers will show off their art in all styles of dance, promote their talent and creativity in front of the audience. They can also participate at the same time in the ‘Dance Challenge Championship’.
In addition to the Dance Competition, the two-day Dance Festival of the 3rd Kalamata Dance Cup – Beyond The Limits, also includes a) workshops & masterclasses in various kinds of dance by specialized dance teachers & coaches that take place in the Cultural Centre of Kalamata, b) a unique Ceremony night (Gala) with special music and high quality dance performances of social & historical type, c) the official presentation of the internationally renowned panel of judges, d) a parade of all dancers and a unique show of professional dancers and top dance champions of the Greek and world dance community that enchants and impresses spectators. All info will be available in the official site of the Competition Event www.kalamatadancecup.com that will be always updated. For more info, interested can also visit the official site of the Organizer Community: https://dancechallenge.gr/en/kalamata-dance-cup/
The dance weekend will include more activities, such as guided tours to the old town of Kalamata and historical and tourist places of the city and the Prefecture, a bicycle ride from the cycling path of the city from the Castle of Kalamata to the old market and historical center, up to the coastal zone, as well as a small exhibition of local Messinian products or treats for the visitors to taste the Messinian flavors.
The 3rd Kalamata Dance Cup 2021 promises to offer another year of challenge and innovation, both in the range and variety of participants, as well as in its organization and artistic production. It aims to provide another beautiful experience with great hospitality for all participants, as well as for the art lover public that honors it with its presence.
The International Dance Competition ‘Kalamata Dance Cup’ is organized by the Cultural Association of Kalamata ‘Dance Challenge’ and ‘PolisArt’ Social Company of cultural events, with the support of the Municipality of Kalamata & the Messinian Chamber. It is under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, the Ministry of Tourism and the Greek Tourism Organization.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Kalamata Dance Cup is an International non-commercial Dance Festival of Dance Competition in all styles* of dance. It is an open space for young artists to present and promote their work. It combines Art & Sports, (Competition & Gala**, Dance workshops***, escape dance weekend). The Kalamata Dance Cup is both a Culture & DanceSport Festival (with Competition in all styles of Dance and many social & historical dance performances) for dancers of all ages to boost their creativity by showcasing their performances and by competing with noble rivalry. It aims to promote the Art of Dance and the DanceSport in Greece. It is establishing new partnerships between Organisations and Artists. It treats every participant equally and promotes the cultural creation of dancers.
It is being organised annually on November in Kalamata, Peloponnese-Greece hosted by Ms Nina Drakou, the Artistic Director. It is a broader co-organization of local & govermental Organizations with the coordination of the Cultural & Dance Association of Kalamata ‘Dance Challenge’ (dancechallenge.gr) & ‘PolisArt’ Social Company. It is supported of the Municipality of Kalamata & the Messinian Chamber. It is under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, the Ministry of Tourism and the Greek Tourism Organization (visitgreece.gr).
Registrations will open on September 2021 in the official site: www.kalamatadancecup.com
DANCE STYLES
* Latin, Ballroom, Standard, Acro Dance, Fitness Dance, Modern, contemporary, Comercial, Hip-Hop, Breakdance, Bellydance, Greek folk, Salsa, Bachata, Argentine Tango, Musical, Para Dance, Aerial acrobatics dance, Pole Dance, Gymnastics for all (Acro Dance) Swing, Flamenco and more.
All ages – all categories – couples – solo – duets – groups.
It also includes a PRO – AM COMPETITION ‘DANCE CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIPS’
** (Gala):The unique Ceremony Night, in a Perfect Atmosphere, with special music, decoration and stylish lights, next to the Famous Guests of the International Dance Community, offers a) a variety of group dance performances of social, historical, and cultural type, b) a unique show of professional couples- champions of DanceSport Community, that enchants and impresses the spectators. The night includes also a parade of all dancers and more surprises.
*** (Dance workshops & masterclasses) in various dances by famous performers, dance teachers & coaches.
Contact: Nina Drakou – Organizer | Artistic Director of KDC
Tel: +306932426008
Ε-mail: kalamatadancecup2019@gmail.com | dancechallengekalamata@gmail.com
Official hushtags: #3kdc2021 #cityofdance #kalamatadancecup #kalamata #dancechallengegreece
See the Highlights of 2KDC 2019
3rd Kalamata Dance Cup – Beyond The Limits
(International Open Dance Competition & Training Camp)
November 13 & 14, 2021
Dance Competition: ‘Tenta’ Municipal Sportshall of Kalamata
Dance Workshops: ‘Cultural Centre of Kalamata’
www.kalamatadancecup.com
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