{"id":140,"date":"2026-03-06T17:53:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T17:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stepwithstars.top\/?page_id=140"},"modified":"2026-03-06T18:14:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T18:14:49","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.stepwithstars.top\/?page_id=140","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"sws-video-hero\">\n\n  <video autoplay muted loop playsinline preload=\"auto\">\n    <source src=\"https:\/\/www.stepwithstars.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n  <\/video>\n\n  <div class=\"sws-video-overlay\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n\n.sws-video-hero{\nposition:relative;\nwidth:100%;\nheight:75vh;\noverflow:hidden;\nbackground:#000;\n}\n\n\/* VIDEO *\/\n\n.sws-video-hero video{\nposition:absolute;\ntop:0;\nleft:0;\nwidth:100%;\nheight:100%;\nobject-fit:cover;\n}\n\n\/* DARK CINEMA OVERLAY *\/\n\n.sws-video-overlay{\nposition:absolute;\ntop:0;\nleft:0;\nwidth:100%;\nheight:100%;\n\nbackground:\nlinear-gradient(\nto bottom,\nrgba(0,0,0,0.2) 0%,\nrgba(0,0,0,0.35) 30%,\nrgba(0,0,0,0.55) 70%,\nrgba(10,0,20,0.85) 100%\n),\n\nradial-gradient(\ncircle at center,\nrgba(255,0,120,0.15),\ntransparent 60%\n);\n\npointer-events:none;\n}\n\n\/* MOBILE *\/\n\n@media(max-width:768px){\n\n.sws-video-hero{\nheight:55vh;\n}\n\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"sws-faq-wrap\">\n\n  <div class=\"sws-faq-stage-bg\">\n    <div class=\"sws-faq-darken\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"sws-faq-lights\"><\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"sws-faq-container\">\n      <div class=\"sws-faq-title-box\">\n        <div class=\"sws-faq-mini\">STEP WITH STARS INTERNATIONAL<\/div>\n        <h1>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n        <p>\n          International talent competition in a mixed format: online selection and live stage final show.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"sws-faq-list\">\n\n        <details class=\"sws-faq-item\">\n          <summary>What is Step With Stars International?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"sws-faq-answer\">\n            Step With Stars International is an international talent competition for singers, dancers and performers. The project is held in a mixed format: online participation and live stage final performances.\n          <\/div>\n        <\/details>\n\n        <details class=\"sws-faq-item\">\n          <summary>Is the competition online or on stage?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"sws-faq-answer\">\n            The competition is held in a mixed format. The first stage is online: participants send applications and performance videos. Selected finalists may be invited to take part in the final live stage show.\n          <\/div>\n        <\/details>\n\n        <details class=\"sws-faq-item\">\n          <summary>Who can participate?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"sws-faq-answer\">\n            The competition is open to talented children, teenagers and adults. Both solo performers and groups can participate.\n          <\/div>\n        <\/details>\n\n        <details class=\"sws-faq-item\">\n          <summary>Which categories are accepted?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"sws-faq-answer\">\n            We accept performances in vocal, dance and theatrical or stage performance categories. Different creative formats may be considered by the jury.\n          <\/div>\n        <\/details>\n\n        <details class=\"sws-faq-item\">\n          <summary>Can groups participate?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"sws-faq-answer\">\n            Yes. Both solo artists and groups are welcome. Group performances may include up to 8 participants on stage unless otherwise announced in a specific category.\n          <\/div>\n        <\/details>\n\n        <details class=\"sws-faq-item\">\n          <summary>How do I apply?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"sws-faq-answer\">\n            You need to complete the application form and submit your performance video online. After review, the jury selects the strongest entries for the next stage.\n          <\/div>\n        <\/details>\n\n        <details class=\"sws-faq-item\">\n          <summary>How does the selection process work?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"sws-faq-answer\">\n            First, the jury reviews all submitted online applications and videos. After the initial selection, the best performances may be published on the official platforms and advanced to the next stage.\n          <\/div>\n        <\/details>\n\n        <details class=\"sws-faq-item\">\n          <summary>Where can selected performances be published?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"sws-faq-answer\">\n            Selected performances may be featured on the official website and on the project\u2019s social media platforms, including YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.\n          <\/div>\n        <\/details>\n\n        <details class=\"sws-faq-item\">\n          <summary>Will there be online voting?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"sws-faq-answer\">\n            Yes. For selected performances the project may open online voting. These funds help support the organization, promotion and production of the final large-scale live show.\n          <\/div>\n        <\/details>\n\n        <details class=\"sws-faq-item\">\n          <summary>What do participants receive?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"sws-faq-answer\">\n            Participants and finalists may receive diplomas, certificates, trophies, awards and the opportunity to perform in the final live event.\n          <\/div>\n        <\/details>\n\n        <details class=\"sws-faq-item\">\n          <summary>How many winners will be chosen?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"sws-faq-answer\">\n            Winners will be selected in different categories and age groups. 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