Eligibility: 

Only professional artists aged 18 and above may participate.

Video Submission:

Videos must be full-length, including lighting and costumes.

The choreography presented in the video must be identical to the performance at the competition.

No substantial changes (including casting changes) are allowed.

Copyright: MASH is not responsible for any copyright issues related to choreography or music presented in the competition.

Selection Process:

A professional committee will assess and select the pieces from the submitted videos.

Footage & Media Rights:

The organizers reserve the right to use footage and photographs taken during the event for promotional and archival purposes.

The competition submission includes a registration fee of €15.

CRITERIA: 

Length of work: 9–15 minutes

Maximum number of performers: 4

AWARDS:

1st Prize: €4,000

2nd Prize: €3,000

3rd Prize: €2,000

MASH Prize: €1,500

For non-Israeli-based artists – If a participant does not win a prize, they will receive a €1,000 participation fee.

For selected international participants, MASH will provide:

Accommodation from December 8–12 (4 nights), including breakfast.

€180 per diem per performer.

MASH will provide a stage manager who will study the lighting and sound cues and run the shows

The final semi round of the competition will take place on December 10, 2025, in Jerusalem

All competition participants must be present at the final event.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Participants are responsible for obtaining entry visas to Israel, if required.

Each choreographer may submit only one work.

Any situation not covered by these rules will be resolved by the Organizing Committee.

Applying to the competition implies acceptance of these rules.

Exclusive Benefit:

All participating choreographers and dancers will receive a festival pass for all performances during Jerusalem International Dance Week (December 7–11, 2025), subject to seat availability.

APPLICATION DEADLINE & NOTIFICATION

Application deadline: May 30, 2025

Notification of results: June 2025

Accepted artists must confirm participation within 10 days of notification.