Category: Dance / Move
Dance Ensembles may choose to take part in the SCL Competition or in the SCL Celebration.
Dance Ensembles can either participate as such or in form of a "combined ensemble". Hereby we would like to enable groups that comprise more than one category (ie. orchestra and choir, choir and dance ensemble and so on) to join. Please contact us if you have any doubt about which category should apply for.
SCL Competition
- The opening ceremony (St. Stephen's Cathedral / Musikverein or Konzerthaus)
- 2 workshops at the University of Music and one additional lecture
- 2 additional performances in and around Vienna
- 1 performance before the jury in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein
- If chosen by the jury: performance in the evening Gala Winners’ Concert in the Konzerthaus
- Closing ceremony in Vienna’s Town Hall
During the competition the participants are required to present a program within a time period of 15 - 20 minutes. The following requirements apply:
- Choreography to a traditional (folk) music piece from ensemble's country (aprox. 3 min.)
- Choreography to a classical music (choir or instrumental) piece from ensemble's country (aprox. 3 min.)
- Choreography to silence (no music / backing track) (2 min.)
- Choreography from young emergent upcoming talented choreographer from ensemble's country (classical / contemporary classic) (aprox. 4 min)
- The rest of the program is decided by each ensemble (please send us your suggestions)
Additional performances:
Your program for the additional performance should be around 25-55 minutes. The program can be freely chosen, if you want to it can also include all or parts of your competition program.
SCL Celebration
In the Celebration Dance Ensembles take part in the following program:
- The opening ceremony (St. Stephen's Cathedral / Musikverein or Konzerthaus)
- 2 workshops at the University of Music
- 2 additional performances in and around Vienna
- 1 performance in the Musikverein
- Closing ceremony in Vienna’s Town Hall
- Gala Winner´s Concert ticket included
During the celebration the participants may present a freely chosen program within a time period of 15 - 20 minutes. The following are suggestions from the Festival:
- Choreography to a traditional (folk) music piece from own country
- Choreography to a classical music (choir or instrumental) piece from own country
- Choreography to silence
- Choreography from young emergent upcoming talented choreographer from own country
Additional performances:
Your program for the additional performance should be around 25-55 minutes. The program can be freely chosen, if you want to it can also include all or parts of your celebration program.
Join all the participating ensembles one more time at the Gala Winner´s Concert in the Great Hall of the Konzerthaus. A true celebration of the individual achievements of the past few festival days as well as a celebration of international friendships that have been established over the course of the SCL Festival.
Workshop:
The Dance workshops are not based on specific musical pieces. The aim of the Dance workshops to expand the ability and the knowledge of the dancers. The workshop offers the participants a transformative experience. These workshops guide the participants through an explorative program featuring a curated process by engaging the body and the mind, stimulating both the sensations and the imagination. The workshop lectures are internationally renowned.
- SCL Festival Venues - St. Stephen's Cathedral
- SCL Festival Venues - Musikverein
- SCL Festival Venues - Golden Hall of the Musikverein
- SCL Festival Venues - Konzerthaus
- SCL Festival Venues - Great Hall of the Konzerthaus
- SCL Festival Venues - University of Music in Vienna
- SCL Festival Venues - Rathaus / Vienna City Hall