To participate in the Festival of India (FOI), you are required to make sure that all the dance items follow these guidelines.
- Festival date: 09/23/2023
- Minimum age of participants (on or before August 31, 2023):
- Belk Theater: 12 years or older
- Booth Playhouse: 8 years or older
- NO EXCEPTIONS will be permitted and the Committee can request a Birth Certificate to resolve any issues.
- Number of dancers per group:
- Belk Theater: 8 or more
- Booth Playhouse: 8 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:
- 3:30 minutes or under for all dances; exception for pure classical - 5:00 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 August 14th, 2023
- Upon request and per Committee decision, live auditions may be required.
- Registration:
- Deadline: Dance registration closes by 11:59 PM on July 24th, 2023.
- Music File Uploads, Lighting Requirements due by 11:59 PM on August 21st, 2023
- 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 comply with the theme this year - Festivals and Celebrations of India
- FOI has full discretion on approving the kind of performances on stage
- All day parking options are available near the festival site, at a number of parking decks, at discounted venue parking fees.
- Contact:
- For any questions, queries or communications, please contact us at foiperformance@gmail.com
YES. I have read all 2023 dance item registration guidelines and wish to proceed with Registration