Events specifications

 

1. All events

1.1. The term “events” refers to festivals, workshops, seminars, competitions, performances, classes, conferences, congresses, parades, or other gatherings.

1.2. Use of the CID logo in connection with events is strictly prohibited.

1.3. Exceptionally, the CID logo may be used for events officially endorsed by the CID.

1.4. Announcements for all events are posted on the CID Panorama at www.Panorama.CID-world.org.

1.5. The CID Secretariat does not organize events but may assist CID Sections or other CID members who do.

1.6. Events themselves cannot be members of the CID; only event organizers can become institutional members.

 

2. Endorsed events

2.1. Events may receive CID endorsement only if they meet the following criteria:

– Are organized by CID Sections or institutional members

– Are attended by a majority of CID members

– Include an International Certification awarding ceremony.

2.2. Events endorsed by CID receive the following benefits:

– Permission to use the CID logo (separately from other logos) along with the title “Event endorsed by the International Dance Council CID,”

– Promotion on the CID Panorama (www.Panorama.CID-world.org), which receives over 1 million visits annually,

– Listing on the CID Events platform (www.Events.CID-world.org),

Inclusion in the CID Circular, a monthly newsletter sent to over 35,000 dance professionals in 200 countries, and

– Promotion on CID’s social media accounts, including Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

2.3. Additional advantages of CID-endorsed events include:

– Organizers can apply for support from municipalities, regional or state governments, Ministries of Culture, and other public agencies,

– Enhanced credibility and recognition, making the event more attractive to private sponsors,

– Increased participation due to the opportunity for attendees to earn International Certification,

– Access to organizational guidance from the CID Secretariat

– The possibility of having an official CID representative attend the event.

2.4. Only CID-endorsed events are permitted to feature the CID logo. Unauthorized use of the CID logo or endorsement is illegal.

– The CID name or logo cannot appear on certificates, diplomas, prizes, or any other documents—except those officially printed by the CID Secretariat and signed by the President or General Secretary of CID.

Exception: The CID logo may appear on certificates attesting participation in a CID-endorsed event, but only after explicit approval of the document.

2.5. Endorsement is granted for one-time use only and must be renewed if the event is repeated. CID endorsement is limited to a select number of events each year and is only granted through a formal letter, printed, signed, and stamped by the CID Secretariat.

2.6. Endorsed events must adhere to the following principles:

– Be open to all nationalities, without discrimination based on religion, gender, race, political affiliation, or any other orientation, in alignment with the principles of UNESCO and the United Nations,

– Be inclusive of all approaches to the specific dance form being featured,

– Provide equal time and conditions for all presenters,

– Be organized by CID Sections or institutional members of CID,

– Be attended by a majority of CID members, and

– Include an International Certification awarding ceremony.

 

3. Festivals

Festivals may be endorsed by the CID if they meet the following criteria:

– Organized by CID Members,

– Feature performers who are CID Members, and

– Include a Certification Awarding Ceremony.

Characteristics of CID-Endorsed Festivals

  1. Official engagement. Since the CID is official partner of UNESCO, invite local or national dignitaries (e.g., Mayor, Minister, National UNESCO Commission, or other officials/personalities) to attend. Optionally, invite a CID officer to attend.
  2. Global Promotion. Promoted worldwide by the CID through: CID Circular,

CID Panorama, CID social media platforms, and other channels.

  1. Local engagement. Prioritize inviting schools from the host city (preferably via direct phone calls).
  2. Logistics

– Theater rental: 1, 2, or 3 days.

– Performance duration: Typically 3 hours per day (can be extended).

– Stage test time: Usually half the duration of performances (no full rehearsals).

– Performance time on stage:

(a) 5 minutes for solos, plus 1 additional minute for each dancer in an ensemble,

(b) Equal time for all (e.g., 15 minutes each), or

(c) Allocated by the minute.

  1. Communication and transparency.

– Maintain a dedicated website and/or Facebook page with comprehensive details, including: organizers, program schedule, sponsors, participants, and

participation conditions.

– Announce the festival at least 6 months in advance.

  1. Financial structure

– Registration fees: Flat festival registration fee, Proportional participation fee.

– Eventual payments to CID: Any funds paid to the CID for the festival are transferred to the Festival Organizer.

– Spectator fees: Entrance fees are collected by the Festival Organizer.

– Sponsorships: Secured from municipalities, regions, private companies, etc. (funds go to the Festival Organizer).

 

4. World Congresses

4.1. CID World Congresses are events endorsed by the CID, adhering to a prescribed schedule and specifications. For detailed specifications and a list of CID Congresses, visit the official website: www.Congress.CID-world.org.

4.2. Specifications of a CID World Congress

– Organizer: Hosted by a CID Section.

– Focus: Dedicated to research or the presentation of original works.

– Global participation: Attended by conferees from all five continents.

– Scientific oversight: Guided by a Scientific Committee.

– Format: Primarily presential, with physical attendance required for most conferees. Remote participation is not excluded

– Duration: Spans 5 days, from Wednesday to Sunday.

– Thematic focus: May center on a specific form of dance or a particular approach to dance

– Transparency: Maintains a dedicated website with detailed conditions

– Publication: Proceedings are published either in printed form or online.

 

5. International Conferences

5.1. CID International Conferences are events endorsed by the CID. Organizers follow the CID Congress pattern as far as possible, but they can deviate from it if necessary.

5.2. A CID International Conference differs from a CID World Congress in:

– It is not necessarily focused on research or the presentation of original works,

– It can be national or regional in focus, though open to all countries,

– It does not necessarily have a Scientific Committee or other committees,

– It can have its own schedule, lasting any number of days,

– It can be focused on a specific form of dance or approach to dance,

– It can have a majority of online attendees,

– It does not necessarily have a website where conditions are presented in detail,

– It does not necessarily have proceedings published in printed form or online,

– It is not necessarily organized by a Section of the CID.

 

6. Online Seminars and Teleconferences

    Seminars typically feature one speaker, focus on a narrow subject area, and emphasize teaching. They resemble classes but are more compact, longer in duration, and tailored for advanced students or professionals.

    Teleconferences aim to present diverse perspectives on a subject, involve multiple speakers, and allocate significant time for discussion.

Both types of events are organized by CID Sections, with support from the CID Secretariat.

6.1. Features of Seminars and Teleconferences

– Open to all participants, free of charge, provided they validate their email address and submit their full details to the CID Secretariat.

– Each session lasts approximately 2 hours.

– Includes two or more speakers, followed by a Q&A session and discussion.

– Conducted in one working language per session (no translation provided).

– Follows specifications similar to teleconferences (see relevant guidelines).

– The Section President or another CID Member (with approval) can serve as moderator.

– A CID Section may specialize in one or more themes.

6.2. Promotion and documentation

– Post the program details and speaker materials (text or PowerPoint) on the Section’s website and/or CID Writings.

– Submit announcements before the 12th of the month, along with a poster and/or flyer (note: flyers contain more text than posters).

– Create a poster and/or flyer for social media promotion (adjust dimensions for Facebook, Instagram, etc.). Send designs to the CID Secretariat.

– Attend seminars by other CID Sections to gather ideas and inspiration.

– While the CID promotes internationally, focus on national promotion for your seminar. Success is primarily measured by attendance numbers.

 

7. Competitions

    CID strives to ensure that competitions are fair, ethical, and lawful. The rights of competitors must be respected, and a level playing field must be guaranteed.

7.1. Jurors are appointed by an independent body, not by the competition organizer.

7.2. Categories are determined based on hours of instruction (the International Certification level requires 150 hours of instruction).

7.3. Winners are not declared unless their category includes at least 10 competitors.

7.4. The name of the organizer and his full postal address must be posted on the competition website. The website should also include the rules, the body appointing jurors, and the names of jurors, competitors, and winners in each category.

7.5. Competitions may be endorsed by the CID if:

(a) The organizer(s) are members of the CID, and

(b) They adhere to the above conditions.

In such cases, the organizer receives a formal letter of endorsement. CID endorsement is not permanent and must be renewed each time the event takes place.