Olympus Dance Games

• Groups may present 1 or 2 contest compositions, each lasting 2–5 minutes. Soloists present 1 performance lasting up to 4 minutes. Additional performances are subject to the fees in Section 7; each is evaluated separately.
• Any performance exceeding the stated duration must be agreed with the organising committee in advance: info@fiestalonia.net.
• All music must be recorded on a USB flash drive. Participants must also bring backup copies of their tracks.
• The application must state whether performances need to be separated in the running order or may be presented consecutively as one set.
• Participation requires booking the complete festival services package, including accommodation, through Fiestalonia Milenio or one of its partner travel agencies.
• Contest performances take place at an indoor concert venue in Thessaloniki. The hall, stage plan, rehearsal sequence and technical specifications will be communicated before the event.
• Participation in a gala performance, if scheduled, is not guaranteed and is determined jointly by the organisers and jury following the contest.
• Each participant is responsible for respecting applicable music and performance rights. Festival photo, video and audio recordings may be used for documentation and promotion, subject to applicable consent and data-protection rules.

For duets, trios and quartets, the age category is determined by the oldest participant. For ensembles of 5 or more dancers, the age category is determined by the average age of the group.

The application must identify soloists, duets and small groups of 3–5 dancers separately.

International jury and judging

The organisers appoint an international jury of choreographers, dance professionals and cultural specialists. Performances are evaluated on a 100-point scale; the final result is based on the average of the jury scores.

Evaluation criteria

• Mastery and technique of movement execution.
• Composition and choreographic structure.
• Stage presentation, including flexibility, costume, props and performance standards.
• Choice of music and its correspondence with the choreography.
• Artistry and expression of the artistic image.

The jury may withhold prizes, share prizes among performers, award special prizes to teachers, and stop performances exceeding the regulations. Jury decisions are final and are not subject to review.

Awards are allocated by dance category and age group. Grand Prize winners receive a major trophy and diploma. First Degree winners receive a trophy and diploma. Second and Third Degree winners receive diplomas. Each award is issued once per group, quartet, trio, duet or soloist, as applicable. All contestants receive an official diploma with their result.

Groups of 5 or more dancers receive a commemorative engraved certificate for their contribution to international cultural exchange. Two personalised thank-you letters for choreographers and sponsors are included in the package. Personal diplomas and medals may be ordered before the contest for an additional fee.

15 May 2027 Arrival

Check-in at Cronwell Platamon Resort 5★ from 14:00. Meeting with the contest organisers, registration of participants and presentation of the excursion programmes. Dinner at the hotel.

16 May 2027 Excursions and dance activities

Breakfast. A day dedicated to excursions of your choice, available at an additional cost. In the evening, a dance battle or masterclass at Cronwell Platamon Resort, according to the final festival programme. Outdoor activities are subject to suitable weather. Dinner. Lunch is included in the Full Board meal plan.

17 May 2027 Contest day in Thessaloniki

Breakfast. Departure from Platamon to Thessaloniki Concert Hall. Rehearsals, opening of the festival and contest performances before the international jury. Awards Ceremony. Return to the hotel. Dinner.

18 May 2027 Departure

08:00 — breakfast. Check-out before 10:00. Additional nights and excursions are available on request.

The organisers may adjust the timetable and activity format for organisational reasons while maintaining the overall festival format.

15–18 May 2027 · 4 days / 3 nights · Cronwell Platamon Resort 5★ · Full Board

Accompanying persons who do not participate in the contest receive a 10% discount on the package price.

The package includes

• 3 nights at Cronwell Platamon Resort 5★;
• Full Board: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hot and cold non-alcoholic drinks at breakfast; water in the restaurant at lunch and dinner;
• participation in OLYMPUS DANCE GAMES – International Dance Festival & Contest;
• one contest performance, subject to the solo, duet and small-group supplements below;
• international jury evaluation and the Awards Ceremony;
• official diploma with the result for each competing entry;
• festival fee;
• use of hotel swimming pools, sports and other designated recreational areas, subject to the hotel’s seasonal conditions;
• parasols and sun loungers at the beach and pool;
• Wi-Fi throughout the resort and in guest rooms;
• one free place for a group leader for every 20 people;
• two personalised thank-you letters for leaders and sponsors;
• live streaming of the Awards Ceremony on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@fiestalonialive.
• a dance battle or masterclass when provided by the organiser, as confirmed in the final programme;

Participation supplements

The supplements above apply in addition to the accommodation and festival package. Additional performances are charged separately as shown on the following page.

Why is it worth participating in this contest

• it is one of the biggest contests of dance teams;
• there are impressive opening and closing ceremonies;
• the system of evaluation guarantees the highest quality of judging;
• trainings, master-classes, round tables with the leading specialists and tutors;
• official international diplomas with the results of the contest (one per group/category);
• team leaders and sponsors are given personalized thank-you letters;
• opportunity to receive a certificate for contribution in the cultural international progress in the form of engraving on a special base;
• master classes.

• the last day of receiving of the applications is for 30 days before the beginning of the festival;
• the last day of payment is for 21 days before the beginning of the festival;
• terms and conditions of the agreement are to be requested from our managers.