A unique dance extravaganza in the beautiful coastal city of Kalamata, which inspires dancers of all ages and impresses the spectators.
The 3rd international Open Dance Competition in Kalamata will take place for a third consecutive year on November 13 & 14, 2021. The world of dance will meet from everywhere in Greece and abroad , 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 and an escape weekend of thematic tourism.
All participants will have the chance to enjoy an amazing, dancing, leisure weekend break 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). Participants will be divided into categories according to the dance style and age (solo, couples, duets, or groups). They must fill out the official registration form that can be found at the end of September on the official website 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 DanceSport champions, who will offer rich shows to an art-loving audience that seeks the variety and diversity of renowned competitions and dance festivals in other countries.
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 any style of dance, unfold their talent and creativity in front of our art-loving public, and at the same time participate in the ‘Dance Challenge Championships’.
In addition to the competition, the two-day event of the 3rd Kalamata Dance Cup – Beyond The Limits, also includes seminars in various kinds of dance by specialized dance teachers, a unique Ceremony night (Gala) with special music and dance performances of social, historical, and cultural type, the official presentation of the internationally renowned panel of judges, a parade of participating dancers and a unique show of professional dancers and top dance champions of the Greek and world dance community that enchants and impresses the spectators. All info will be available at the end of September in the official site of the Competition Event www.kalamatadancecup.com,
The dance weekend will include parallel activities, such as a tour of historical and tourist sites 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 centre, up to the coastal zone, as well as a small exhibition of local Messinian products or treats for the visitors to get to know 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 production, and to provide another beautiful experience with great hospitality for all participants, as well as for the public that honors it with its presence.
The International Dance Competition ‘Kalamata Dance Cup’ is organized by the Cultural Association of Kalamata ‘Dance Challenge’ with the support of the Municipality of Kalamata, the Messinian Chamber, and PolisArt social company. It is under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism and the Greek Tourism Organization (https://www.visitgreece.gr/).
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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