WHAT IS THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OF PERFORMING ARTS?
For centuries, there has been an exclusive “Olympics” for athletes excluding any non-sport activity or other prestigious type of achievement. This discriminatory practice is being corrected especially for the revered universe of performing artists by the successful creation of the “World Championships of Performing Arts” (WCOPA), cited as the one and only “official Talent Olympics” for aspiring performers and entertainers. After eleven years of incredible growth, it is the only premier international talent and modeling competition of its kind annually held in “Hollywood”, the entertainment capital of the world! Similar to the Olympics, only invited and qualified competitors (called Worldstars) representing countries compete each year in a fierce competition for “the gold”!
WHAT are “Worldstars”?
Worldstars are those achieving talent and models from around the world who have been exclusively screened, qualified and invited to represent their countries at the one-and-only, ultimate world championships for aspiring performers and entertainers:
JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OF PERFORMING ARTS (JWCOPA) For achieving performers and entertainers ages 5 to 15.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OF PERFORMING ARTS (WCOPA)
For aspiring performers and entertainers ages 16 and over.
HOW ARE CONTESTANTS SELECTED AND INVITED?
Like the Olympics, the finest aspiring talent and modeling competitors from countries are qualified and invited. Every contestant attending the World Championships of Performing Arts system is screened, qualified and selected under specific guidelines established by WCOPA, and executed by Scouts and licensed National Directors from the invited countries.
HOW MANY COUNTRIES WILL BE REPRESENTED?
Delegations of outstanding competitors from approximately fifty (50) countries will be represented at both the Junior World Championships and the World Championships in “Hollywood”.
WHAT ORGANIZATION BACKS THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS?
The World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) is the independent organizing body, in concert with an International Advisory Council, which provides the foundation for this inventive annual worldwide talent awards program of “Worldstars”.
WHAT IS THE MISSION OF THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SYSTEM?
The objective is the annual production of the finest national, regional and international competitions for exceptional, aspiring performing artists! This prestigious global meet is for dedicated performers and entertainers, who want to train and learn, compare their talent to others and network. This “independent event” does not solicit nor get directly involved in representation of any type and does not guarantee employment as that is up to the agents, managers and others. This is an innovative contest with persons from the entertainment industry invited to judge and conduct seminars.
WHAT ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR AN OFFICIAL CONTESTANT?
An official contestant must be a citizen and/or resident in good standing of the country represented, may be an amateur or professional, must have been qualified and invited, and must comply with the rules and regulations established by the World Championships of Performing Arts. An “Official Contestant’s Handbook” is provided to each contestant describing details of and codes for the global competition.
WHAT ARE THE CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION?
There are six (6) categories of competition for Juniors (ages 5 to 15): dancing, singing, modeling, acting, instrumentals, variety arts
JUNIOR: (1) 5 to 7 (2) 8 to 10 (3) 11 to 12 (4) 13 to 15
The six (6) categories for Senior competition (ages 16 and over) are: dancing, singing, modeling, acting, instrumentals, variety arts
SENIOR: (1) 16 to 17 (2) 18 to 24 (3) 25 to 29 (4) 30 Plus
WHAT ARE THE COMPETITION EVENTS?
Dance: (1) Ballet (2) Jazz (3) Tap (4) Clogging (5) Song and Dance (6) Acro/Gymnastic
(7) Lyrical (8) Ethnic/Folkloric (9) Hip Hop/Funk (10) Open
(11) Musical Theater/Character (12) Ballroom (Tango, Salsa, Freestyle, Swing
and Waltz) (13) Production Line *Maximum of 5 events allowed
Vocal: (1) Gospel (2) Country (3) Pop (4) Rock (5) Contemporary (6) R&B/Jazz
(7) Opera (8) Variety (9) Broadway/Musical (10) Original (11) Rap
(12) Latin (13) World Music (14) Open *Maximum of 5 events allowed
Vocal with self-accompaniment – all 14 styles *Maximum of 5 events allowed
Modeling: (1) Runway (Casual) (2) Swimwear (3) Formal (4) Spokesmodel
(5) Photo (Note: Petite and Plus Sizes, ages 16 and up – all styles)
SOLO ONLY (no groups) Commercial Categories for Males under 6’
Acting: (1) Contemporary (2) Classical (3) Drama (4) Comical (5) Open
(Solo ONLY)
Instrumentalists: (1) Original Works (2) Classical (3) Contemporary (4) Open
(Solo or Group)
Variety: (1) Act with assistance (2) Act without assistance (3) Three and under props
(4) Over four props (Jugglers, Magicians, Baton Twirlers, etc.). This category is for talent other than that listed above.
HOW IS AGE CALCULATED?
The age of the contestant on the first day of the world event (July 11, 2009) determines the age category of competition. For duets, trios, quartets, choirs, groups and production numbers, it is calculated by age averaging. Every member’s age as of the first day is added together then divided by the number of members in the group. If the average age of a group ends in 0.5 or higher, then it is rounded up to the next higher age.
WHAT IS THE JUDGING CRITERIA?
Special emphasis is placed on “entertainment value and marketability” during judging. This in no way takes away from the technical aspect of the performances, however, judges are looking for that special charisma (“it”) that most top entertainers have. Performance times of one minute (60 seconds) are strictly enforced. Contestants with the highest scores by panels of judges in respective events are the winners. Over 100 persons from the entertainment industry (i.e. agents, managers, casting directors, record label reps) are invited to judge, conduct seminars and cast during the week-long event.
WHAT IS THE PRIZE?
Like the Olympics, the IMPORTANT PRIZE is also the “GOLD”, symbolizing excellence! However, the invaluable experiences, training and networking opportunities are the real “prizes” which every contestant receives! As well as winners being presented with a “Gold Medal” in every event category, style and age group at both the Junior and Senior World Championships, there are specific Overall Champions (individuals and groups) in:
JUNIOR: (1) 5 – 10 years (2) 11 – 15 years
SENIOR: (1) 16 – 24 years (2) 25 years and over
$50,000 in scholarships to the famed School for Film and Television in New York are also awarded. The “Showcase finals” award Grand Champions in the various categories of competition with the ultimate coveted titles being “Junior” and “Senior” Grand Champion Performer of the World!
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