To participate in the Festival of India (FOI), you are required to make sure that all the dance items follow these guidelines.
- Festival Dates are Saturday (07/18/2020) and Sunday (07/19/2020)
- Participants and Choreographers need to be available on both days of the Festival.
- Minimum age of participants (on or before June 30, 2020):
- Belk Theater Stage: 10 years or older
- Outside on the street Stage: 7 years or older
- NO EXCEPTIONS will be permitted and the Committee can request a Birth Certificate to resolve any issues
- If found in violation of this rule, participation in future FOI will be restricted
- Minimum number of dancers per group:
- Belk Theater Stage: 8 or more (with the exception of minimum 6 Performers for pure Classical only).
- Outside on the street Stage: 6 or more
- Fashion show (Minimum: 10, Maximum: 25 participants)
- NO EXCEPTIONS will be allowed
- Maximum number of entries per participant:
- 1 performance only (No exceptions! This includes fashion show). If found in violation of this rule, participation in future FOI will be restricted.
- Duration:
- 4:00 minutes or under for all dances; exception for pure classical - 5:30 min or under
- Fashion show Duration: 7 minutes or under
- Songs:
- Songs will not be repeated in the same time slot. Songs assigned on first come basis and audition.
- You are advised to register ASAP to avoid any conflicts.
- Costumes:
- All costumes must be appropriate to the type of dance being performed, and demonstrative of the rich cultural heritage of India. In general, costumes should be modest and conservative. Skirts must be at least knee length with tights for modesty.
- Costumes are subject to final approval by the committee
- Audition:
- YouTube auditions are mandatory and has to be submitted by 11.59 PM on May 25th, 2020
- Upon request and per Committee decision, live auditions may be required.
- Registration:
- Deadline: Dance registration closes by 11:59 PM on April 15th, 2020.
- YouTube Auditions, Music File Uploads, Lighting Requirements due by 11:59 PM on May 25th, 2020
- Dance registrations need to be submitted by 21 years or older, who will be the only point of contact for all communication. Please provide only one name, one email address and one contact number to keep communications smooth and consistent.
- All participants have to register via website or will not be allowed to participate
- All performances must be uniquely Indian, in that they materially relate to and enhance depiction and propagation of Indian culture.
- FOI has full discretion on approving the kind of performances on stage.
- Contact:
- For any questions, queries or communications, please contact us at foiperformance@gmail.com
YES. I have read all 2020 dance item registration guidelines and wish to proceed with Registration