Celebratory Dance Event of Diverse National Cultures: "United Under the Sun!"
The city of Nizhny Novgorod is gearing up for the upcoming Open Choreographic Festival 'United under the Sun!', scheduled to take place on July 26, 2025. This exciting event will be held in the Avtozavodsky district and is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
The festival is open to both amateur and professional dance collectives from Nizhny Novgorod and the surrounding region. Participants will be divided into eight groups, including seven age groups and one mixed age group.
To apply, dancers are required to submit a video recording of their scenic choreographic performance (in costumes) and fill out the application form available at forms.yandex.ru/u/6863cb68505690136ef08e58.
The festival will feature a variety of choreographic performances, showcasing different national costumes or elements of dance from various nationalities. Participants can compete in four nominations: folk dance, stylized folk dance, "Friendship of Peoples" dance, patriotic dance, and medley.
The selection process for the festival will begin with a remote stage on October 17, 2025. Jury members will evaluate the competitive works based on the video recordings submitted. The second live stage will take place on October 28, 2025, at the Palace of Culture "GAZ". Only contestants selected by the jury will present their numbers to the audience.
For those seeking more detailed information about the competition rules, age categories, nominations, or application deadlines, it is recommended to check the official websites or social media pages related to the festival or its organisers, local cultural or dance institutions in Nizhny Novgorod, or event announcements published closer to the festival dates.
For any further queries, the specialists of the department of youth policy, culture and organization of public recreation of the Avtozavodsky district administration can be contacted at 435 87 69.
The Open Choreographic Festival 'United under the Sun!' is an exciting opportunity for dance enthusiasts to showcase their talent and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Nizhny Novgorod and beyond. So, mark your calendars and get ready to dance under the sun!
During the Open Choreographic Festival 'United under the Sun!', participants can expect to feature various aspects of fashion and beauty, as dance performances will showcase different national costumes from various nationalities. Home and garden enthusiasts may also find interest in visiting the Palace of Culture "GAZ" for the live stages of the competition, offering a unique setting for the event.
