Purpose
The Seoul International Dance Competition (SIDC) aims to discover promising young dancers, provide them the opportunity to gain international experience, support cooperation between dancers participating in each category (Ballet, Contemporary and Ethnic dance), and contribute in their improved understanding of the international world.

Categories & Qualifications*
A. Ballet
Junior (Solo) : Ages 15~18 years
Senior (Solo & Couple) : Ages 19~26 years
B. Contemporary Dance
Junior (Solo) : Ages 15~18 years
Senior (Solo & Couple) : Ages 19~26 years
C. Ethnic Dance
Junior (Solo) : Ages 15~18 years
Senior (Solo & Couple) : Ages 19~35 years

* As of August 20, 2006 (Date of Opening Ceremony & Performance)
Couple competitors for Contemporary and Ethnic Dance must comply with the Couple Participation Guidelines. (Refer to page )
Ballet couple competitors may participate with a non-competing partner. Change of partner is permitted only if the partner is non-competing.

Awards
Grand Prize SIDC Trophy & award certificate, prize money of US$10,000
(Two Grand Prizes to be awarded from the three categories)

A. Ballet
Junior
Men 1st Prize SIDC Trophy & award certificate, prize money of US$700
2nd Prize SIDC award certificate, prize money of US$500
3rd Prize SIDC award certificate, prize money of US$300
Women 1st Prize SIDC Trophy & award certificate, prize money of US$700
2nd Prize SIDC award certificate, prize money of US$500
3rd Prize SIDC award certificate, prize money of US$300

Senior
Men 1st Prize SIDC Trophy & award certificate, prize money of US$4,000
2nd Prize SIDC award certificate, prize money of US$3,000
3rd Prize SIDC award certificate, prize money of US$1,500
Women 1st Prize SIDC Trophy & award certificate, prize money of US$4,000
2nd Prize SIDC award certificate, prize money of US$3,000
3rd Prize SIDC award certificate, prize money of US$1,500

B. Contemporary Dance
Junior
  1st Prize SIDC Trophy & award certificate, prize money of US$2,000
2nd Prize SIDC award certificate, prize money of US$1,500
3rd Prize SIDC award certificate, prize money of US$1,000

Senior
Men 1st Prize SIDC Trophy & award certificate, prize money of US$4,000
2nd Prize SIDC award certificate, prize money of US$3,000
3rd Prize SIDC award certificate, prize money of US$1,500
Women 1st Prize SIDC Trophy & award certificate, prize money of US$4,000
2nd Prize SIDC award certificate, prize money of US$3,000
3rd Prize SIDC award certificate, prize money of US$1,500

C. Ethnic Dance
Junior
1st Prize SIDC Trophy & award certificate, prize money of US$2,000
2nd Prize SIDC award certificate, prize money of US$1,500
3rd Prize SIDC award certificate, prize money of US$1,000

Senior
Men 1st Prize SIDC Trophy & award certificate, prize money of US$4,000
2nd Prize SIDC award certificate, prize money of US$3,000
3rd Prize SIDC award certificate, prize money of US$1,500
Women 1st Prize SIDC Trophy & award certificate, prize money of US$4,000
2nd Prize SIDC award certificate, prize money of US$3,000
3rd Prize SIDC award certificate, prize money of US$1,500
Special Prizes may be awarded additionally.

Important Notice
1. The Grand Prize shall be awarded to two competitors from the three categories: Ballet, Contemporary Dance and Ethnic Dance.
2. Awards for Ballet shall be made, regardless of solo or couple competitors.
The award certificate for Contemporary Dance or Ethnic Dance for couple competitors shall be inscribed with the names of both competitors.
3. The jury may not award the Grand Prize or any other award.
4. The prize money is inclusive of tax.
5. Special Prizes may be awarded pursuant to the regulations of the Competition Executive Committee.
6. In the event of a joint award, the prize money shall be equally divided. And the award immediately below the granted award level shall not be awarded.
7. Competitors in the finals shall receive a Finals Participation Certificate.