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Successful Online Meeting of the IDO Performing Arts Improvisation Committee
The IDO Performing Arts Improvisation (PAI) Committee, chaired by Sylwana Patlaszynska, held an online meeting on January 28th, 2025, with 28 delegates from 20 countries. The meeting highlighted key developments, challenges, and the growth of the PAI discipline within IDO events.
Key Highlights:
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Review of 2024 Events
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Successful PAI events:
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Podcetrtek, Slovenia: 166 dancers from 13 countries (held alongside European Jazz, Modern, and Ballet).
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Kielce, Poland: 165 dancers from 21 countries across 4 continents.
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Delegates emphasized the importance of optimizing schedules for PAI competitions, with feedback praising the discipline’s ability to foster camaraderie among dancers.
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Official Recognition of PAI as an IDO Discipline
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Following a test period, PAI is now officially recognized as an IDO discipline, marking a significant milestone for its growth.
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Looking Ahead to 2025
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The European PAI Cup will take place in Grodzisk, Poland, from June 11-14, 2025, alongside the European Jazz, Modern, and Ballet Championships.
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Plans for a second PAI event to coincide with the World Show Dance Championships in 2025 were discussed.
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Music for PAI Events
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Delegates were encouraged to submit fresh music tracks to enhance competition rounds, ensuring diversity and creativity.
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Innovative Formats
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A new format, improvisation battles, was introduced by Sylwana and will be detailed soon.
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The meeting concluded with an invitation to participate in the European PAI Cup. The date for the next meeting will be announced later in 2025.