ANNOUNCEMENT  5th  Danza Libre International Festival of Dance 2015 An international gathering of dance professionals in Guantánamo, Cuba June 22nd to 28th 2015 Organized and hosted by Danza Libre Contemporary Dance Company, the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC), the Scenic Arts Council, and the University of Arts (ISA) Application Deadline:May 22, 2015 ATTENDEES: Professional dancers, students of dance, traditional Afro-Cuban percussionists and their students, researchers, critics, plus those with a general interest in dance and Afro-Cuban traditional music, are all invited and welcomed to attend. This is an excellent opportunity to learn and perfect new dance and music techniques, as well as to integrate these with existing skills. SPECIAL EVENTS: • Inaugural performance presented by Danza Libre Contemporary Company. • Workshops and master classes given by distinguished Cuban and international dance professionals and dance specialists. WORKSHOP OFFERINGS: • • • • • • • • • • Contemporary Modern Dance (various techniques) Ballet Afro-Cuban traditional dance and music workshop Cuban Dance History Panel Discussions Special Topics Colloquiums Dance Theory and Research Bartenieff Fundamentals  Laban Movement Analysis  Closing Gala Performance by Dance Libre and participants in the festival. PARTICIPATION CATEGORIES:There are three categories of participation depending on what level the participants want to be involved. PRINCIPAL PARTICIPATION These individuals will be able to participate in all festival activities including all dance technique classes and workshops (given by well-known maestros of dance), workshops with Afro-Cuban percussion specialists, dance theory and composition workshops, and all panel discussions and colloquiums. In addition, they will receive workshop credentials and a certificate of participation, as well as some relevant cultural handouts. NOTE:In order to limit class sizes and still offer maximum benefit to dance class participants, it is requested that individuals limit their in-class participation to their level of expertise and fitness. All levels of dance technique (beginning, intermediate, and advanced) will be offered during the festival. SPECTATOR PARTICIPATION These individuals will be able to observe dance classes and workshops that the dance and music specialists conduct. They also will be able to attend the following: • Afro-Cuban traditional dance and music workshop • Cuban Dance History • Panel Discussions • Special Topics Colloquiums • Dance Theory and Research • Bartenieff Fundamentals • Laban Movement Analysis • Closing Gala Concert by Danza Libre & participants in the festival ACCOMPANYING PARTICIPATION These individuals will be able to participate in the activities of the event as indicated in the festival program. Accompanying participants will also include a separate package of optional tourist activities. Additional activities and post-program workshops, independent of the main festival program will also be offered. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES: • Dance/Percussion Workshops (3 groups) Group 1 - Professional dancer/musician or apprentices Group 2 -Non-professional with experience of dance/percussion Group 3 -Interested with a lower level of expertise - A list of all festival activities will be provided at the time of registration. NOTE: Dance critics, movement specialists, theorists, choreographers, and scholarly researchers in dance culture, are welcomed to participate in all the practical activities as appropriate to their individual specialty and expertise. APPLICATION AND PARTICIPATION FEES: • 80.00 CUC for workshop participants (€66EUE/$95USD/$94CAD) • 60.00 CUC for spectatorparticipants (€50EUE/$75USD/$72CAD) • 40.00 CUC for accompanying participants (€33EUE/$55USD/$46CAD) NOTE: Currency exchange rates may vary. NOTE:Payment must be made in cash at the time of arrival.A 50% discount is offered to university students (with student ID or ID of any other specialized school.) The organizing committee reserves the right to adjust application and participation fees according to the ability of the applicant. CONFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATION PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR PARTICIPATION BY 22 MAY 2015 TO EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING EMAIL ADDRESSES: [email protected] www.facebook.com/aliuska.castillosayu.3 ACCOMMODATIONS: HOTEL GUANTANAMO 28 CUC SINGLE OCCUPANCY 34 CUC DOUBLE OCCUPANCY The hotel price includes room plus breakfast; they will also provide assistance such as reconfirmation of flights. LOCAL HOSTELS At the time of arriving, a list of local hostels will be available to choose accommodation. Estimated cost per day: $25 CUC (Cuban currency) per day per room. No breakfast included. Organizing committee: Jorge Núñez Motes, President Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) Guantanamo Aliuska Castillo Sayú Public Relations Officer