1st Choreographic Competition of the Distrito de Tetúan

Centro Cultural Eduardo Úrculo
Plaza Donoso nº 5. MADRID
April 25th to 27th, 2014. 7:00pm

THE CERTAMEN COREOGRÁFICO of the Tetuán District was created with the objective of enhancing and promoting artistic creation, investigation and innovation in dance, and to create a platform of encounter.

Under the auspices of the Centro Cultural “Eduardo Úrculo”, the DISTRITO DE TETUÁN has done outstanding work in recent years in support of the dance sector.  Two resident dance companies are hosted: Teresa Nieto en Compañía, and Daniel Doña Compañía de Danza Española, in addition to offering temporary residences to numerous choreographers in all disciplines who enjoy a space in which to create and rehearse, as well as a point of encounter for Madrid dancers and a variety of programs. 
Teresa Nieto and Daniel Doña, directors of the center’s resident companies, are the creators and organizers of this choreographic event, in collaboration with the Distrito de Tetuán.  The initiative represents a step forward for the “Eduardo Úrculo Cultural Center” in making it a reference in the area of dance.

PANEL OF JUDGES
President: Mónica Runde. Director of “10 & 10 Danza”
Secretary Paloma Pareja Director of the Centro Cultural Eduardo Úrculo
Manuel Liñán: Director of “Manuel Liñán compañía Flamenca”
Jesús Caramés: Co- Director of "LA. Otra Compañía Danza"
Oscar Jiménez: Dance teacher at the Conservatorio Superior de Danza María de Ávila
Councillor-President of the Distrito de Tetuán or delegate.

PRIZE FOR BEST CHOREOGRAPHY: Two cash prizes 1.500 € each: Prize for best choreography of modern dance, and prize for best Spanish dance or flamenco choreography.

JUDGES’ SPECIAL MENTION: One for modern dance, and one for Spanish or flamenco dance.

PRIZE OF THE CULTURAL CENTER EDUARDO ÚRCULO: Artistic residence to develop a choreography which will be performed publicly within the program of the Center.

RESIDENT COMPANIES’ PRIZE: Two artistic residences of Teresa Nieto and Daniel Doña. The resulting work will be presented at the Teatro del Centro sharing the bill with resident companies.

JUDGES’ PRIZE:  The panel of judges will select 6 choreographies to be included in the Gala event which will be held at the Teatro del Centro Cultural Eduardo Úrculo.

TABLAO VILLARROSA PRIZE: The artistic director of the Villarrosa Tablao will award this prize to one dancer, consisting of a one-week contract at the tablao sharing the stage with top flamenco artists.

PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE PEDRO ARNAY: Photographer Pedro Arnay will create a photo presentation of the choreography or dancer with the greatest stage presence.

AUDIENCE PRIZE OF THE TETUÁN DISTRICT: Chosen by the audience.