Welcome competitors!
All informations
you need regarding the Olympiads Of Kizomba can be found on this page.
Categories
Descriptions and examples of the 5 categories of the competition
Competition in 3 stages
General process of the competition
Pre-selections
Pre-selection process in detail
Semi Final
Semi Final process in detail
Olympiads Of Kizomba
Categories
Authentic Kizomba and Semba with African roots are expected! You will have to express yourself on Kizomba & Semba music.
Urbankiz, Fusion and all urban creativity are welcome. You will have to express yourself on Urban music
Now called Tarraxo, in this category you will be asked to dance Tarraxo to Tarraxinha / Tarraxo type music.
Use the style of Kizomba you want to express sensuality and elegance on music that express it just as much.
Experimental in 2019, this category is now validated and part of the competition.
You will have to express yourself solo on Urban / Hybrid type music.
Caution: Even in solo styling, we must recognize moves like « Kizomba »…
Further information :
- You choose the category or categories in which you wish to participate.
- No category is mandatory.
- The categories all follow the same process (except for Solo Styling where the preselections are Online).
- Each category is independent and will have its own podium.
- In each category you will dance to music corresponding to the style.
Olympiads Of Kizomba
Competition in 3 stages
Called « The Arena », the preselections are the first stage of the Olympiads.
They qualify for stage 2.
Called « Run for the podium », this stage brings the selected couples together.
It qualifies for stage 3
Called « Battle for the Podium », this stage is the last one, the final.
At the end of this stage, the podium will be established.
Olympiads Of Kizomba
Stage 1 : Pre-selections
"The Arena"
Preselections
Friday 15th November
It will be possible to be qualified for the semi-finals in partner competitions of Olympiads Of Kizomba. They will be added to this page as they come up.
Number of incoming competitors
Registrations Limited
We will limit the number of competitors in each category at registration. First come, first served!
Format
By group
At this stage, you will dance in groups of 5 or 6 couples in front of the judges.
Voting System
Yes or No
The judges will vote by assigning you a Yes or a No vote. The couples with the most Yes’s will be qualified for the next stage.
Dance length
1min30
Your dance will last 1m30 at this stage, the music will start almost all the time at the beginning.
Music
Unknown
The music will be unknown to you and you won’t have any pre-listening.
Selected for Next Step
8 Couples
Depending on the number of competitors already qualified by other means, the number of qualifiers for the semi-final at the pre-selection on Friday 18 November is variable.
Preselections "The Arena"
The Criteria
Each judge (or pair of judges) will give their YES or NO vote based on the following criteria:
Olympiads Of Kizomba
Stage 2 : Semi Final
"Run to the Podium"
Demi Final
Saturday 16th November
The semi-final of the Olympiads Of Kizomba will take place the day after the pre-selections.
Number of incoming competitors
8 couples maximum
Competitors selected in the pre-selections will join competitors already qualified by other ways.
Format
1 couple at a time
During this stage, each couple will dance individually in front of the judges.
Voting System
Notations /20
Each couple will be given a score out of 20 in order to obtain a ranking.
Dance Length
1min30
Your dance will last 1m30 at this stage, the music will start almost all the time at the beginning.
Music
1 pre-listening
Just before your dance you will be able to listen once to the music drawn on which you are going to dance.
Selected for Next Step
3 couples
The top 3 couples in the scoring standings will qualify for the final.
Demi Final "Run to the prodium"
The Criteria
Each judge (or couple of judges) will give a score out of 20 points based on the following criteria :
Olympiads Of Kizomba
Stage 3 : Final
"Battle for the Podium"
Final
Sunday 17th November
The final of the Olympiads Of Kizomba will take place just after the semi-final on the same day
Number of incoming competitors
3 couples only
At this stage there is no more doubt, the 3 couples will have to be decided who will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
Format
Face to Face
Face-to-face battles will determine the final standings.
Voting System
Designation
The judge (or couple of judges) will designate, by showing one side or the other, the couple that he considers to be the winner.
Dance Length
1min
The dance will last 1min, the music will not necessarily start at the beginning.
Music
1 Pre-Listening
Just before your dance, you will be able to listen once to the music drawn on which you are going to dance.
Rewarded Couples
Gold - Silver - Bronze
At the end of this stage, the podium will be revealed and the medal ceremony will take place. The 3 finalist couples are all rewarded
Final "Battle for the podium"
The Criteria
Each judge (or couple of judges) will give their vote based on the following criteria:
Olympiads Of Kizomba
Prizes
Prizes for Olympiads winners depend on the sponsors. They will be announced when the deals with the sponsors are closed. Please note that they are not guaranteed, and without sponsors there may be no prizes. The competition is made by and for passionated dancers who participate above all for the experience ... and the title of champion.
Olympiads Of Kizomba
Judges
CATEGORY URBAN
CATEGORY TARRAXO
Olympiads Of Kizomba
Registrations and questions
Pre-selections Registrations
Registration for the preselections of Friday 15th November 2024 need to be proceed the following way :
- 1) Buy the Registration fee ticket at 30€/Couple/Category Via the Ticketing of the festival)
- 2) Wait to receive the email from the PKC organization to have the reduction code only for competitors at €90 for the full pass, price until August 31 inclusive. From September 1 the full pass will be €110
- 3) Buy 1 Full Pass for the Paris Kizomba Congress/person (so 2 full passes for 1 couple) (Via the Ticketing of the festival)
- Once you have your passes, contact us on Facebook Messenger or Instagram to finalize the registration (Links to contact below)
Olympiads Of Kizomba
Click to open Facebook Messenger
@Olympiads_Of_Kizomba
Click to open instagram profil
Questions
Take a look if the answer to your question is not in this list.
Feel free to contact us on Facebook Messenger or Instagram if you have any further questions
What time will the competition take place?
At the Paris Kizomba Congress in Paris from November 15th to 18th, 2024.
The pre-selections will take place on Friday afternoon from 14H
The semi-final will take place on Saturday afternoon from 13H
The semi-final will take place on Saturday afternoon from 13H
Do I need a Full Pass to enter the competition?
Yes, it is mandatory to have a Full Pass to have access to the competition.
Ps: The earlier you get your Full Pass, the cheaper the price is
Can I register for more than one category?
Yes, when you register you will be asked in which categories you want to register. The registration fee is 30€/couple/category.
Can I register in several categories with different partners?
Yes, it is possible to change partners from one category to another.
What is not possible is to be part of 2 different couples in the same category.
Attention: If you wish to register in two categories with different partners you will be asked to pay the registration fee for each of the couples formed
Can I participate in multiple preselections?
Yes, there is no limit to the number of entries in the preselections. You can enter as many preselections as you wish.
We qualified but my partner cancelled?
The qualification is nominative for the qualified couple. Unfortunately it is not possible to compete in the semi-final with another partner. You will be asked to go through the preselections again.
What is the "contract" won by the gold medals?
It is a contract of remunerated services* which will be proposed to the winning competitors of each category during the year following their victory.
It can take different forms: Workshops in festivals, demonstrations/shows, filming, being guest to events, etc.
These services will be offered to the extent that they are feasible by the winners.
*Some services can be remunerated in a form other than monetary (Perks, full pass, guests etc…)
Can I pay the judges to get points?
Yes, Olympiads Of Kizomba is 100% transparent on the fact that it is possible to pay the judges to get to the podium.
Here is the email to contact to proceed to the payment: It’sAJoke@JustKidding.com
"Olympiads Of Kizomba is the place where to show your talent"
Laurent Yìshù, Founder
