Competition

Before stepping on stage

Participation conditions

• Every participant must be registered for at least one workshop per performance. Performing both solo and in a group requires two paid workshops. Prizes from previous editions do not count, except a festival full-pass prize.
• The rules set a limit of “12 participants” per activity, without specifying how members of duos or groups are counted.
• Email your music as an MP3 attachment by 21 November. Files cannot be handed in on the day.
• Filename as published in the rules: Nome do participante_On/OffStage.mp3. Example: ClaudiaPires_OffStage.mp3.
• Registration fee payment: by 23 November. Registration will only be confirmed after payment of the participation fee.
• Arrive at the venue ready to perform at least 30 minutes before the competition starts.
• Live music, fire elements and animals are not permitted in performances.

Judging

What the judges assess

Each criterion is scored from 1 to 10.

• Presentation: make-up, costume and suitability for the music and choreography
• Technique
• Musicality
• Artistic interpretation and creativity
• Coherence of the fusion work

2026 competition

Prizes

If a duo or group wins, prizes are shared among its members.