Competition Entries

To provide ample opportunity for creativity, we are offering the following Competitions this year. Details below include descriptions, ages, and time limits. All Competition entries must have a minimum of 4 participants and all participants must be available both days to perform. Detailed rules are listed below.

Competition General Rules:

  • These rules are in addition to the rules in the General Entries except some that are changed/superseded below

  • Competitions in each category will be held if the minimum number of entries received.

  • All performances in competitions should have to have a minimum of four participants.

  • The age group will be based on the oldest participant in the category for that competition.

  • Please pay close attention to the time duration, age restrictions and any other requirements as described.

  • All participants must be available to perform on both days as competitions can be scheduled on either day

  • No singing performances unless accompanied by dances or used in dance drama competition.

  • The cultural committee decision will be final in accepting the entries.

  • The Judges decisions are final for all competitions.


    • Competition Categories:


    1. It is Jungle Out There!!

      2. Ages: 5-8 years; Time: 6 minutes maximum, Minimum of 4 participants required

      • We will be looking for dances and performances based on the Jungletheme. Choose songs or music that is age appropriate and represents animal/s, activities related to animals etc.
      • Songs/music can be from Indian cinema, stories, fairy tales, nursery rhymes. Any dance form or instrumental performance is allowed. No singing is allowed.
      • The emphasis will be on choice of music, choreography, costumes, props, expressions, usage of stage, perfection, and interpretation of the theme.
      • Dazzle us with your creativity in this category with outstanding props and costumes.
      • The audience should be able to understand the theme via the performance and the item should be entertaining
      • The participants should be showing their dancing skills and how much fun they are having on the stage.

    2. Oh, the Places We'll Go!

      3. Ages: 9-13 years, Time: 8 minutes maximum, Minimum of 4 participants required

      • Dance away on the songs to show where your imagination will go. The songs /music in any language chosen can be patriotic, religious, movie songs, folklore etc. This category will show where the dancers would like to go or have gone in real life or in imagination.
      • The places include but are not limited to mountains, beaches, famous spots, space , sports events or even dreamland. It can be that of goals, achievements, progress etc.
      • Any dance form and instrumental performance is allowed. No singing is allowed .
      • Use your best creativity and show us where you can or want to go using unique ideas. Use vibrant costumes, age-appropriate songs and props to show your mind-blowing talent.
      • The overall effect has to be entertaining and the message should be conveyed clearly to the audience.
      • We are looking for unique and lively choreography and interpretation of the theme along with energetic and memorable performances.

    3. Live, Love, Dance

      4. Ages: 14 and up, Time: 8 minutes maximum, Minimum of 4 participants required

      • In this category, dance your heart out to the upbeat songs and music. Choose songs that show Life and Love.
      • The songs must include words of life AND love. For example, words of Life can be Jeevan, Zindagi and words of Love like Pyaar, Ishq, Mohabbat (in any language).
      • Show your best moves and dance to the beautiful songs using dazzling costumes and props. The item should capture the audience’s attention and should be full of entertainment.
      • The choreography and dances should be unique and show something different. Usage of stage, dazzling choreography and graceful perfection of the performers are anticipated. Any dance form and instrumental performance is allowed. No singing is allowed.

    4. Folk Dance Competition: Two age groups as below

      5. (Two groups, Group A: Ages 9-13 years Group B: Ages 14 years and up) Time: 8 minutes maximum, Minimum of 4 participants required

      • We look forward to seeing the colorful and classy folk dances of India. Items can be on one or more folk dances from the same or different regions. Authentic regional songs or songs from Indian cinema are allowed.
      • Bring on your best creative choreography using folk songs, dance steps, props and backdrops.
      • The emphasis should be on energetic and flawless performance, folk costumes, props and typical folk-dance styles.

    5. Ram Aayenge

      6. Ages: 6 and up,Time: 12 minutes maximum, Minimum of 4 participants required

      • This is a Dance Drama competition. Pick any single event or multiple events related to Lord Rama life/Ramayan.
      • Show the story with creative props, costumes, and artistic performance. Examples: Sita swayamvar, Jatayu Vadh, Hanuman and Lanka, LuvKush, Shabri, Kevat etc. Be unique and creative to show the glimpses of Ramayan.It can be shown to give a message from Ramayan or compared to modern-day India and related to its progress.
      • The snippets from Rama life should be conveyed appropriately and clearly to the audience. The overall effect has to be entertaining. Movie songs, scenes are allowed. Performance should be dramatic with the best choice of music and/or appropriate dialogues.

    All competition entries will allow for appropriate setup time in addition to entry times given above.

    Please send your questions, concerns and ideas to 2024foicultural@gmail.com. We will reply within 48 hours. We are looking forward to another year of scintillating costumes and spectacular performances.