Jiøí Kylián

Each culture consists of various aspects, which mutually seek and meet each other, and multiply on the theatre scene without borders: the world! Our dance festival – contest is open to every lover of dance, to everyone who loves dance in all its forms, and styles, no matter what language do you speak, where are you from, if you are older or young, strong or weak even what kind of God do you belive in. It is an original and unique cultural event in the area of amateur – non-professional dance in the heart of Europe!

Obviously, this culture-tourist event such as the New Prague Dance Festival/Competition brings some small victims; it is necessary to give up our habits and it is necessary to learn to control our own self – the inner SELF, come to terms with standard different from ours, and be interested in confrontation with new ideas that enable us to grow and develop as artists, dancers, men and women of this big family, which dance is! Therefore, through art – as an universal language - we call for friendship, solidarity, respect and mutual recognition.

Our organisation also offers you a sightseeing programme focused mainly on our golden capital City - Prague. Upon your arrival you will be provided with all information through your guides who can arrange for a specific visit of your choice – we recommend visit to the Prague´s Castel, Charles Bridge, Old Town square, Golden Lane, Little Town square, Jewesh quarter…or other interesting place (National Gallery – Arts, Museums) connected to the Vltava River cruise with a dinner and the nocturnal panorama of Prague.

Also a special signtseeing is possible – tour to important historical places out of Pratur (e.g. Castel of Karlstejn and Cesky Stenberk, monument to the WWII.-Terezín or the antic city of Kutná Hora).

04/07
approximately 7:30 o’clock breakfast at the hotel

WORKSHOP - Masterclass

• first part of participants - Workshop – Masterclass
• 09.30 - 10.30 Classical dance, Modern Dance
• 10.45 – 11.45 Jazz/hip hop, Folk/Indian dance, Pilates
• 11.00 – 12.30 Dance seminary for pedagogues
• 12.00 – 13.30 Special dance lessons / Seminary of photography of dance
• Additional rehearsals in the Theater
• Second performance in the evening
• Approximately 22:00 o’clock dinner in the hotel

• second part of participants - Day off
• 11.00 – 12.30 Dance seminar for pedagogues
• Recommended trip to the Prague Castle - the site of President of the Czech Republic (do not miss changing of Castle guards at 12 o’clock), a walk through the Golden Lane, the original place of residence of alchemists serving to Emperor Rudolph II. and a visit to the impressive St. Vitus Cathedral, the spiritual seat of the Czech catholic congregation, a masterwork by Petr Parléø, one of the top artistic and architectonic works of the Gothic period in Central Europe. Taks the Kings roud from the Prague´s Castel, cross the Charles bridge and see the architectonical curiosities in the Old town square. After a discussion with the direction of NPDF 2010 we offer you also a possibility to visit other nice places not far away from Prag (stejn castle, castle of Cesky Stenberk, city of Kutna Hora or Terezin). In the evening: cruise on the Vltava River with a dinner and folklore dance programme.

05/07
approximately 7:30 o’clock breakfast at the hotel

WORKSHOP - Masterclass

• second part of participants - Workshop – Masterclass
• 09.30 - 10.30 Classical dance, Modern Dance
• 10.45 – 11.45 Jazz/hip hop, Folk/Indian dance, Pilates
• 11.00 – 12.30 Dance seminary for pedagogues
• 12.00 – 13.30 Special dance lessons / Seminary of photography of dance
• Additional rehearsals in the Theater
• Third performance in the evening
• Approximately 22:00 o’clock dinner in the hotel

• first part of participants - Day off
• 11.00 – 12.30 Dance seminar for pedagogues
• Recommended trip to the Prague Castle - the site of President of the Czech Republic (do not miss changing of Castle guards at 12 o’clock), a walk through the Golden Lane, the original place of residence of alchemists serving to Emperor Rudolph II. and a visit to the impressive St. Vitus Cathedral, the spiritual seat of the Czech catholic congregation, a masterwork by Petr Parléø, one of the top artistic and architectonic works of the Gothic period in Central Europe. Taks the Kings roud from the Prague´s Castel, cross the Charles bridge and see the architectonical curiosities in the Old town square. After a discussion with the direction of NPDF 2010 we offer you also a possibility to visit other nice places not far away from Prag (Karlstejn castle, castle of Cesky Stenberk, city of Kutna Hora or Terezin). In the evening: cruise on the Vltava River with a dinner and folklore dance programme.

At the end of our meeting, after the prizes are awarded to the winners of NPDF 2010, we would like to invite all participants for a festive dinner in the famous „MICHNA Palace“, or in the middle of Petøín (so called Petøínské Terasy), with a beautiful view of Prague´s Old Town and the Castle, an elegant gem of the city where all of us, dance art lovers, will make a big promise: another meeting with new choreographies, new dance ideas and namely new friends and lots of joy of dance!

06/07
approximately 7:30 o’clock breakfast at the hotel

WORKSHOP - Masterclass

• 09.30 - 10.30 Classical dance, Modern Dance
• 10.45 – 11.45 Jazz/hip hop, Folk/Indian dance, Pilates
• 11.00 – 12.30 Dance seminary for pedagogues
• 12.00 – 13.30 Special dance lessons / Seminary of photography of dance
• Additional rehearsals in the Theater
• Visit to Prague – we recommend the Jewish quarter and the picturesque Old Town, so loved by Franz Kafka
• Evening: Final GALA show with awarding of prizes to the winners of the New Prague Dance Festival/Competition 2010 and festive dinner in the famous „MICHNA Palace“ or in Petøínské Terasy with the beautiful view of Prague – seat of the Czech president

07/07
approximately 7:30 o’clock. Breakfast at the hotel

• Departure to home country

(Technical changes to the program are possible)

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PRICE PER PARTICIPANT: 565€

BONUS: The workshop and the seminary for pedagogues which normally costs 225€ is already included in the total price as well as the sightseeing tour !!!

THE PRICE INCLUDES:

• Participation in the New Prague Dance Festival – Competition 2010
• Workshops – Masterclasses - classical, modern, jazz/hip hop and special techniques Pilates, ethnic/Indian dance under the leading of the professors of the Dance Univeristy Department (HAMU) and the State Dance Conservatory
• Dance seminary for pedagogues (classical dance)
• Photo seminary (artistic dance photography)
• Accommodation in **** (four star) hotel IBIS Old Town in the heart of Prague (until we have places) or in **** (four star) hotel TOP HOTEL PRAHA (until we have places) or in *** hotel in Prague. From the evening of 1.7. to 7.7. 2010 (6 nights)!!!
• Breakfast on July 2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th,7th 2010
• Dinner on July 2nd,3rd,4th,5th 2010
• Final GALA evening and festive dinner on July 6th 2010
• Assistance by an authorised person – interpreter (non professional) upon transportation to theatres, tourist trips and premises of the New Prague Dance Festival (one interpreter per bus)
• Usage of theatres and belonging technical facilities upon stage rehearsals and performances during a period assigned to each participating group
• Transportation for all participants by a Czech bus from airport to hotel and for trips is free of charge (the Theatre and Workshop is only 2 - 10 minutes walking from the hotel).
• Medical assistance during stage rehearsals and performances in the premises of the New Prague Dance Festival
• Guide/translator for the trip to the Prague Castle (Charles IV castle) or an other place of your interest (Museums, Art galleries, churches…) with a cruise on Vltava River and a dinner with special folklore dance performance. Alternative cultural programme can be arranged with the organisers
• After talk with organizers posibility of extra trips to important historical places (Karlstejn castle, castle of Cesky Stenberk, city of Kutna Hora or Terezin). Organizer will provide you free guide and transport.
• For all paying accompanying members, parents, friends of schools and groups – free places at theatres for all nights of the New Prague Dance Festival and the festive dinner + possibility to follow the whole sightseeing programe

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Transportation from your country to the Czech Republic and back
• Drinks during meals (apart from water)
• Insurance
• Visa fees
• The official stamp of the foreign police
• Entrance fee for all historical buildings!

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ACCOMMODATION

• Accommodation in **** (four star) hotel IBIS Old Town (www.hotelibis.cz) in the heart of Prague (until we have places) or in **** (four star) hotel TOP HOTEL PRAHA (until we have places) in Prague.
• Hotel rooms are double rooms (single rooms is 30 EUR per day extra), triple room is available only on a special request. All rooms have their own individual bathrooms and lavatories.
• The price is identical for dancers-students, parents, friends, companies, teachers and conductors accompanying schools and organisations
• Participation is free of charge to one school or group leader in a case the group consists at least of 20 people, in other cases the leader/pedagogue has 50% discount.
• Groups of less than 8 participants will be accepted after consultation with the organizators (and even with leader all members will pay the fee)
• For every day of stay exceeding the period of duration of the New Prague Dance Festival 01.07 – 07.07.2010 the extra fee EUR 60 per person shall be charged on top of the price for each participant

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Personal or collective passport with insurance required by competent authorities, confirmation of dancers health conditions
• The Czech Republic is a member of the EU, it is necessary to have a valid passport or visa if you are not a member of EU with the collective passport an original identity card or visa issued by the Embassy with a seat in the participant’s country
• The organisators can not provide you any stamps or special certificates of the foreign police, just the official invitation letter of the NPDF organisation, if needed.