Competition Guidelines

PS: All the participants of the Dance competition will directly qualify to participate in the Indian Independence day celebration Organized by Indians in Jersey City in August 2020.

Competition Categories

Solo
Duet
Group of 4,6 & 8

Competition Guidelines :-

1. This Competition is for kids, Teens & adults, No professional dancers and dance teachers are expected to participate.

2. To qualify to enter in the Competition you must be 4 yr old, there is no maximum age limit for the participants.

3. Maximum two entry allowed by a participant in following possible scenarios :
4. A) If he/she registers for a one solo & one group separately.
5. B) If they register in two different dance category in solo or two different dance category in group.

4. Participation Fee will be Paid separately for each entry. Participants who register more than the permitted entries will be disqualified.

5. All solo participants will pay a registration fee of $45+taxes & group participants will pay $40 per person. Fee paid once is non- refundable and non- transferable. Any Registration made without payment will not be accepted.

6. Kindly Carry a proof of age along with you at the event venue, in case required for any verification or by judges or by Organisation Team.

7. All participants MUST arrive 30 to 45 minutes before the scheduled performance time.

8. All participants /Guardians will be required to sign a Liability waiver on the day of Competition before their performance.

9. Only Two Guardians/Parents and siblings are allowed to accompany each participant. any other person joining the participant will have to pay a small entry fees of $5 (Adult) & $3 (Kids).

10. Event Schedule will be given to all participants 5 days before the event.Music/Song/Rhythm:-

1. No Dance performance time should exceed the maximum time of 3 minutes. (Please do not request for any exceptions)

2. All participants/groups will be required to send their songs in advance.

3. There will not be any change in the music at the day of the event.

4. All music file will be required in MP3 format, kindly do not send any other format.

5. Last day for Music submission will be 24th March.

Judging Criteria:-

1. Timing: Timing points are determined by the ability of the dancer to dance on the Down beat of the music.

2. Technique: “How Well You Do What You Do”: We are looking for good footwork, balance, control, form and how well your dance techniques are executed. Well controlled arms and hands.

3. Teamwork: This will apply to the group/duet performances. The ability of the partners to work together as a team. One person should not be obviously “out dancing” the other.TEAMWORK with action-reaction is essential in good dancing

4. Presentation: “What You Do”: the main content is the CHOREOGRAPHY, planned or spontaneous, and musical interpretation through physical movement. How you present the whole performance.

Results Announcement/Winners:-

1.There will be separate winners in each age category & Dance Category for solo performances & for                 group performance based on age category but not on the basis of number of people in the group.

2.There will be 2 to 3 time slots for winners announcement during the day/event.

3. All the participants will be given Participation Certificate & Participation Medal.

4. All the winners will be given Winning Certificates and Medal along with additional prizes.

5. Prizes are non–transferable and there is no cash alternative. Indians in Jersey City reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value at any time.

6. When a winner has been selected and Indians is Jersey City has reasonable grounds to believe the winner has breached any of the rules. In this event Indians in Jersey City have all the rights to select an alternative winner. Any further winner will be selected on the same criteria as the original winner and will be subject to these Rules.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Ques1. Can I register for two solo Performances in different Dance Category?

Ans1. Yes, you can register, Maximum two entry allowed by a participant in following possible scenarios :

1. A) If he/she registers for a one solo & one group separately.
2. B) If they register in two different dance category in solo or two different dance category in group.

Ques2. I filled up the form and forgot to make the Payment.

Ans2. Kindly Follow the link below to make your payment for the solo dance registration.

https://bit.ly/2Wpc3cB

The above link is only for the solo performances, you will receive a separate payment request link in an email for duet and group payments.

Ques3. I am 40 plus yrs old, can i register for dance competition?

Ans3. Yes, There is no maximum age Limit for the registration.

Ques4. I am performing an Indian Classical dance on a Bollywood number, which dance category should i select?

Ans4. Dance Category should be decided based on your dance form not on the song bases, so in the above situation you will choose the Indian classical.

Ques5. How will I know what time is my performance?

Ans5. You will receive the performance schedule few days before the event, Arrive 30-45 mins before your scheduled performance time.

Ques6. I have a group of 4 in which we have different age category people, can i register?

Ans6. Yes, kindly select the age category based most senior member of your group.

Ques7. If I wish to register for solo and group both, how much time will i get to change my costume and make-up?

Ans7. All the Solo performances will be happening in the first half of the time and later half the group performances after prize ceremony for the solo performances, so All the participants will have sufficient time to change the costume and makeup.

Ques8. I don’t live in Jersey City, Can i participate?

Ans8. Yes, anyone in new jersey can participate in this competition.

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