General

What is the Sadler's Wells Global Dance Contest 2010?

Sadler's Wells in London, the world's leading venue for international dance, is searching for new talent to perform live on stage. All you need to do is choreograph, perform and film an original piece of dance and enter it into our Global Dance Contest 2010. As well as receiving a cash prize, the winner will be invited to perform live on stage at Sadler's Wells in January 2011 at Sadler's Wells Sampled.

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What is the prize?

The prize for the Global Dance Contest 2010 is an expenses paid trip to London, including transport and accomodation costs to perform live on stage at Sadler's Wells Sampled, and a cash prize of £2,000. Read reviews of Sampled: The Guardian, The Times.

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Where will I find the rules of the Sadler's Wells Global Dance Contest 2010?

The official Sadler's Wells Global Dance Contest 2010 Rules can be found here: www.globaldancecontest.com/rules.html.

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What is Sadler's Wells?

Sadler's Wells Theatre in London is the number one venue for dance in the UK. From ballet to hip hop, contemporary to ballroom and much, much more, Sadler's Wells is at the forefront of dance in all its forms. This is the place where a wealth of talent from diverse cultures and artistic disciplines comes together to celebrate dance under one roof. To find out more visit www.sadlerswells.com.

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Entering the Contest

Is it free to enter the contest?

Yes, it's free! There is no charge to enter.

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Can anyone enter?

To enter, you and any other performers must be over 18 or over the age of majority, if it is higher than 18 in your country.

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How long can my video be?

Between 30 seconds and 5 minutes. Please note: if your video is under 2 minutes you may have to provide a longer version, if you are shortlisted.

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How can I enter?

Entering the contest is simple. Here's how:

1. Upload your dance video to YouTube, following our top tips on how to help other people find your video.
2. Register your details on our entry page, including the link to your YouTube video. At the time of registration you will be asked to agree to the Official Sadler's Wells Global Dance Contest 2010 Rules.
3. You will receive a confirmation email to let you know that we have received your entry.
4. Your video will be displayed on www.globaldancecontest.com as soon as it has been approved by our team.
5. For information about what is and is not acceptable, please read the Official Sadler's Wells Global Dance Contest 2010 Rules.

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How do I get my video onto YouTube?

To upload a video to YouTube, you will need a YouTube account.

If you need a helping hand with anything, check out YouTube's Help Centre.

Need help with technical stuff? Why not watch YouTube's guide to making your own video.

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How do I find out the URL of my video on YouTube?

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How do I help people find my video?

1. Add the words “Sadler's Wells Global Dance Contest” after the name of your entry in the video title.
2. Include the words “Sadler's Wells Global Dance Contest” in your video description.
3. Include the words “Sadler's Wells Global Dance Contest” in your video tags.

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Will all entries be shown on the Global Dance Competition website?

We will show your video on the Global Dance Competition website, as long as it is eligible for the contest. For information about what is and is not acceptable, please read the Official Global Dance Contest 2010 Rules.

Our decision is final and we won't enter into any correspondence with prospective entrants.

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When does the contest close?

All entries must be submitted by 30 June 2010. Final voting closes on 3 November 2010

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Voting

When does voting begin?

Voting will begin on 26 July 2010. If you register for updates, we will send a reminder when voting opens.

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Who can vote?

Voting is open to anyone.

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