About Time of Dance

"Time of Dance" is an exciting dance competition that brings the magic of dance to the stage, where different styles and cultures meet. Talents perform in many different categories from hip-hop to classical ballet, from Anatolian folk dances to contemporary style. The competition takes place in four stages: preliminaries, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and grand finals. With expert jury members and surprise guests changing every week, the tempo of the competition never drops! The winner will receive prestigious prizes such as the opportunity to perform in the world tour of the world-famous "Whispers of the Sultana" show, cash prizes, and dance education abroad, in addition to the grand prize. Time of Dance is not just a competition, but a stage that celebrates cultural diversity, art, and creativity!

Competition Purpose

Time of Dance is a talent platform where different dance styles meet on stage. Contestants showcase their talents in four stages: preliminaries, quarter-finals, semi-finals, grand finals. In each section, the creativity and energy of dance meets the audience. Expert judges and surprise guests add excitement to the evaluation process, while the host keeps the energy on stage at its peak. Our aim: To share the cultural richness, artistic expression, and passion of dance with everyone while determining Turkey's best dancer!

Jury

Competition Rules

Every contestant participating in the Time of Dance competition agrees to comply with the following rules:

Participation Rules

• Participants must be 16 years of age or older. Parental consent is required for participants under 18.
• Each contestant can apply with only one dance style, but is allowed to showcase different styles in later rounds.
• Solo, duo, and group performances are permitted.

Performance Rules

• Stage time in each round is limited to a maximum of 3 minutes.
• Costume, music, and choreography belong to the contestant; obscene or discriminatory content is strictly prohibited.
• Original choreography must be performed in the semi-finals and finals.

Evaluation Criteria

• Performances are scored based on technical proficiency, stage presence, creativity, and emotional impact.
• Jury decisions are final and cannot be contested.
• Audience votes are added to jury scores in certain rounds.

Prize Rules

• The winning contestant receives the grand prize, including the opportunity to perform in the "Whispers of the Sultana" world tour.
• Prizes cannot be transferred or converted to cash.
• All finalists participating in the competition gain the chance to be invited to professional projects.

General Rules

• Participants displaying unsportsmanlike behavior during the competition will be disqualified.
• Compliance with the guidance and decisions of the production team is mandatory during the competition process.
• The organization team reserves the right to make changes to the competition schedule and content.

Application Requirements

All candidates wishing to participate in the Time of Dance competition must meet the following application requirements:

Age Limit

• Participants must be at least 16 years old to apply.
• Participants under 18 years of age may apply with written parental/guardian consent.

Participation Type

• Applications can be made individually, as a duo, or as a group.
• Group participations may include a maximum of 10 people.

Required Documents

• Copy of ID card (or passport)
• 1 passport-sized photo
• Short biography and dance experience
• Parental consent form (for participants under 18 years old)

Participants in the Time of Dance competition have the opportunity to be selected in the final stage to be part of the main cast in the international tour of Whispers of Sultana. Therefore, applicants must not have any domestic or international travel restrictions.

Demo Video

• A maximum of 2-minute introduction and dance performance video must be uploaded during application.
• The video should reflect the applicant's talent and style.

Nationality

• Turkish citizens and foreign nationals residing in Turkey can apply. Foreign nationals may participate by submitting their passport and relevant documents such as criminal record checks from their respective embassies.

Application Deadline

• Application deadline is June 15, 2025.

Important Notes

• Applications with incomplete or incorrect information will be considered invalid.
• Selected candidates will be notified via email before being invited to the preliminaries.
• Application Number
• Participants are deemed to have accepted the competition rules from the moment they apply.
• The organizers reserve the right to make changes to the rules when necessary.