Youthsava Rules and regulations
Youthsava 2010 Dance Contest Rules
1. Contest categories are: Sub Junior Folk (ages 4-7), Sub Junior Film (ages 4-7), Sub Junior Remix (ages 4-7) Junior Folk (ages 8-12), Junior Film (ages 8-12), Junior Remix (ages 8-12), Senior Folk (ages 13-18), Senior Film (ages 13-18) and Senior Remix (ages 13-18). ICC reserves the right to cancel a contest category if there are less than 5 entries in that category.
2. There is a non competitive adult showcase category for groups who want an opportunity to showcase their adult teams.
3. It is mandatory to mention the date of birth of all participants
4. All categories are open to groups of 4 to 15 participants. The number includes any participant, such as musicians or human props. No solo performances are allowed.
5. Applications are considered on a First Come First Served basis. ICC reserves the right to reject applications that do not meet the selection criteria.
6. Each group will be allowed to perform only one dance item in a given category.
7. No song can be repeated in a category by itself. This will be strictly on a first come-first taken basis. Repetition of a part of a song may be allowed as part of a remix or medley, at the discretion of ICC’s selection committee. Film songs with a folk flair are allowed in the film category (and not in the folk category) but the judging will be based on the authenticity of costumes and movements. Contemporary songs and songs from private albums and/ or remix albums will NOT be allowed in the film category. A list of songs that are already taken by other groups will be posted on our website (www.indiacc.org) and continuously updated. Directors will be notified if they do not get their first choice song. They will have the option to choose a new song that has not been already taken.
8. The duration of the dance cannot exceed 7 minutes. There will be a penalty for exceeding the limit.
9. Groups are expected to report 1 hour before their scheduled participating time. Each group’s participating time will be emailed to their respective dance director at least 1 week before the Contest.
10. Use of free-standing decorations/props such as plants, small furniture, etc., is allowed. However, the set up time must be less than one minute. It is the dance director’s responsibility to make sure that the decorations do not pose a safety hazard to the dancers and others. No candles/diyas are allowed
11. All decorations, equipment, clothes, jewelry etc., are the responsibility of the dance director and dancers. ICC is not responsible for any damage or loss of decorations, equipment, clothes, jewelry etc.
12. Themes, props and costumes should be of an appropriate nature that do not cheapen dance as an art form. No vulgarities or obscenities are allowed at this family event. Immediate disqualification of the person(s) will result in the event of such occurrence
13. Rules may be changed at the discretion of ICC’s selection committee without notice. Dance groups may be disqualified before, during or after their performance, if found to be in violation of ICC’s policies and rules for the contest.
14. All decisions of the judges, all rules & interpretations of ICC are final.
15. The judges’ score will be based on the following criteria: Entry/Opening, Creativity/Innovation, Formations, Coordination ( Synchronization), Expressions/Lips Sync, Choreography, Costume, Grace and Exit/End