General Entries (Non-Competition)

Every year, the Cultural Team comes up with more exciting themes to entertain the large audience as well as give our talented choreographers a chance to think outside the box and bring out the best creativity to shine on the stage. This year is no different.

We will have general entries and competition as always and the following are the details for the general entries category.

General Entries (Non-competition) Rules

  • We are looking for dance or instrumental performances. No singing entries will be allowed

  • All Entries must have a minimum of 4 participants and no more than 16.

  • The maximum time limit is 6 min.

  • Solo items will not be allowed on the stage.

  • All participants must be 6 years and up in all general entries.

  • Performers should be available on both days unless paid for performing on a specific day.

    • General entry requirements and guidelines

  • Please make sure to read the rules for both General and Competition entries carefully once posted on the website.

  • The entry forms and payment method will be available soon on the website.

  • Please enter the participant's name, item name with choreographer’s name in the column provided in the form, if participating in more than one item.

  • Please share the cultural team website information with all the participants so they are updated on changes.

  • Please pay attention to the dates to avoid late fees.

  • For latest updates, please visit http://www.thefestivalofindia.org/welcomeculturalprogram.asp

    • Important Dates to Remember:

  • All general and competition entries via online entry form by Saturday, 08/23/2025, 11:59 PM

  • Last date to submit (General entry only) with Late fees is Friday, 08/29/2025, 11:59PM.

  • We reserve the right to stop taking entries before the last date.

    • Entry Fee Details

  • All General Entries fees = $35.00;

  • All General Entries requesting Specific day (Sept 13th or 14th) fees = $70.00 before August 22nd.

  • Late fees ($35.00) will be applied in addition to the regular fee for all General Entries after August 23rd. Ex: If you request a general entry on or after August 23rd, add $35 to the fees, $35 General Entry Fee + $35 Late Fee = $70 for the entry.

  • Change Requests after the trial schedule and final schedule is sent, $50.00 per item. (If the request can be accommodated)

  • No refunds for any reason, so please ensure your entry is accurate

    • Please do not wait till the last minute to submit the entries to avoid technical difficulties or glitches. We may not be able to accommodate entries due to time constraints.


    We appreciate your hard work and time to make the FOI Cultural program successful. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions.

    With much gratitude,

    Bina Chetan Mehta (FOI Cultural Director)
    Smita Jain, Murali Chemudupati, Sangeeta Patel, Ravi Tamma, Probodh Chiplunkar
    Email: 2025foicultural@gmail.com