Every year, with the aim of supporting talented and gifted children with disabilities, promoting the further development of their abilities and encouraging them to actively participate in artistic life, the Donetsk Regional Palace of Children's and Youth Creativity holds a regional competition-review of artistic creativity of children with disabilities aged 6 to 18 called "Believe in Yourself."
The jury reviewed video materials of the works of 134 students from extracurricular educational institutions in the region from the Mirnograd, Toretsk, Bilozersk, and Druzhkivka territorial communities, Slovyansk Special Schools No. 23 and No. 41, and Kramatorsk Special School No. 18 of the Donetsk Regional Council.
The participants competed in three age categories, presenting one or more performances on a theme of their choice.
The contestants confidently and professionally won over the jury members and earned their admiration. The vocal compositions chosen by the participants successfully revealed their abilities and level of performance skills. Representatives of the instrumental genre impressed with their virtuoso technique and deep understanding of the musical material. Young readers from Donetsk region charmed the audience with their emotional delivery and mastery of the spoken word, bringing literary works to life. And the dance groups demonstrated flawless plasticity, synchronized movements, and originality of their performances.
Based on the jury's evaluation, the winners were determined:
- First prize winners — 9 participants;
- Second prize winners — 7 participants;
- Third prize winners — 3 participants.
Congratulations to the winners!
We wish you inexhaustible creative energy, inspiration, and new victories!