An Indian classical dance styles such as Bharatnatyam, Odissi, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, etc. to appropriate Indian classical music.
The "dance style" MUST adhere to the classical style chosen. It can be a medley of more than one classical dance item in the chosen style. (Ex: medley of Pushpanjali & Alaripu in the Bharatanatyam style)
The dance item(s) should depict a piece from the classical dance repertoire.
The “costume style” must depict the classical dance style appropriately.
GROUP/TEAM PARTICIPATION
Minimum of 4 dancers. No limit on the Maximum number of dancers but all dancers MUST be visible on camera
One dancer SHOULD NOT dominate the show while others are dancing in the background most of the time.
Same dancers CANNOT compete in more than one dance in the same category. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
Same dancers CAN compete in more than one category.
Time allowed: 5 Minutes Maximum
Semi Classical
Junior (Ages 12 and under)
Youth (Ages 13 to 18)
Adult (Ages 19+)
CANNOT choose dances, costumes, or music with strong hip-hop, Bollywood elements for this category. The intention is to encourage traditional “Indian-ness” & showcase the rich heritage.
Participants/Teams can choose to dance to any music such as Non-Bollywood songs or a traditional song or a medley.
The "dance style" has to include elements of one or more traditional classical styles. It can be a medley of more than one classical style.
The “costume style” in this category must not be risqué or western. Costumes must conform to the Indian, ethnic styles (lehenga, churidar, an adaptation from classical style costumes etc).
GROUP/TEAM PARTICIPATION
Minimum of 4 dancers. No limit on the Maximum number of dancers but all dancers MUST be visible on camera
One dancer CANNOT dominate the show while others are dancing in the background most of the time.
Same dancers CANNOT compete in more than one dance in the same category. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
Same dancers CAN compete in more than one category.
Time allowed: 5 Minutes Maximum
Bollywood/Fusion/Folk
Junior (Ages 12 and under)
Youth (Ages 13 to 18)
Adult (Ages 19+)
Cannot choose dances or costumes or music with strong hip-hop, Bollywood elements for this category. The intention is to encourage traditional “Indian-ness” & showcase our rich heritage.
Teams can choose to dance to any music such as a film song or a folk song or a medley of film and folk. The music must represent the ethnic folk style.
The "dance style" MUST include traditional folk or regional style elements. It can be a medley of more than one folk style. Ex: A medley of Raas-Garba & Bhangra – with the dancers wearing the respective costume style.
The costumes in the folk category must depict the folk dance style appropriately, but must not be risqué. We recommend that the costumes conform to Indian, ethnic styles (lehenga, churidar, etc).
GROUP/TEAM PARTICIPATION
Minimum of 4 dancers. No limit on the Maximum number of dancers but all dancers MUST be visible on camera
One dancer CANNOT dominate the show while others are dancing in the background most of the time.
Same dancers CANNOT compete in more than one dance in the same category. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
Same dancers CAN compete in more than one category.
