The 2023 IÓN SOLO CONTEST, is an International Solo Competition for all kind of performers who are working with the borders between physical theatre, contemporary dance, new circus, and other scenic languages. Looking for a hybridity on stage that engage nowadays audience, a research based and develop on the organic body understood as a whole, and seriously betting on creativity. Registration is open from 1st December 2022 to 10th March 2023.

The contest has a theme frame, meaning that all pieces must be related to it, in one way or another. For this first edition the subject framework is based in this tagline:

«Thy waist as a mound of wheat surrounded by lilies [A look at MOTHERHOOD]»

Registration: The competition is open from 1st December 2022 to 10th March 2023. The registration documents and videos material necessary for the preselection must be sent through Google Form (See registration link) before 10th March 2023, at noon (12:00 Lisbon time, UTC+2). Any applications after deadline may not be considered.

Dates: The final will take place on 15th and 16th May 2023 in Portugal.

Selection process: Once we receive all the applications, there will be a selection based on the attached videos. We will choose 6 International performers and 6 Portuguese performers. For the VIDEO DANCE Section we will select 6 pieces. We will communicate this selection on 31st March 2023 and 28th April for the Vidodance projects.

Those 12 performers will participate in the final, Aveiro, Portugal, 15-16th May, where the jury and audience will decide the winner/s. The jury will value as well the best video dance from the 6 selected.

Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHrJjUXF6KrjHILPFWLxhYNejBb1n3w874e2rKCAJlRmRLdA/viewform

More information: ionsolocontest@protonmail.com

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Note: Events are subject to change. Please confirm with the promoter.