Youthsava

2024 Date is TBD.

 

YouthSava, named after the Sanskrit word “Utsava”, which means a celebration, is an India Community Center’s signature Dance Competition.

This fun, high-energy dance gala provides a platform for the children and youth, 4-18 years of age, for showcasing their dancing talent and also helps connect participants and the audience to our Indian culture and heritage.

Annually, more than 750 students participate in this and perform nearly a 100 dance routines and present to an audience of more than 3,000 throughout the ~12-hour competition.

Event Date:
TBD
Event Time:
9 am – 9 pm

Event Location:
525 Los Coches St, Milpitas, CA 95035

Please note:

ICC LED Screen on the stage will not be available for use for any competitive category.

Official Youthsava Rules (PDF)

REGISTRATION FEES:

TEAMS: TBD per team (PER CATEGORY) (Team, including one Director, one Assistant)

SPECTATORS: TBD

CATEGORIES:

Sub Junior Folk

Sub Junior Film

Sub Junior Remix

Junior Folk

Junior Film

Junior Remix

Senior Folk

Senior Film

Senior Remix

Director’s Choice – Open Category

Sub Junior Classical – new category

Junior Classical – new category

Senior Classical – new category

Semi Classical Contemporary Fusion

AGE REQUIREMENT FOR COMPETITIVE  CATEGORIES:
Sub-Junior Category – 4 to 8 years *

Junior Category – 9 to 13 years*

Senior Category – 14 to 18 years*

Semi-classical Contemporary Fusion – Youth 10 to 17 years* & Adult 18 years and above *

DIRECTOR’S CHOICE THEMES for 2023:

4 to 18 years*

Seasons | Festivals | Climate Change | Diversity

PRIZE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY:

Each Category within each Age Group will have the First, Second, and Third place awards for the top two scoring teams.

Performances will be judged on how well the theme has been interpreted by the directors. First, Second and Third prize will be awarded in each category. All other rules regarding music, props, adjudication etc apply here.

SHOWCASE:

Presented by ICC Bollywood by Amit & Hiren

FOOD:

Onsite packaged meal: TBD
ICC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ENTRY TO ANYONE NOT ADHERING TO COVID PROTOCOLS
Food and beverages can be bought on-premises, but will not be allowed inside the Malavalli Hall. For your safety and the safety of all persons on ICC premises, please eat or drink at the designated area or outside the building.

If you have any additional questions related to your team’s registration OR refund please contact us at youthprograms@indiacc.org

 

Join the Fun! Become a Volunteer!

We are looking for responsible and energetic adults and teens to help out at Youthsava!  Must enjoy working with young people and be a team player. As Youthsava is a competition, we ask friends and family of the competitors not to participate as volunteers.  Thank you for your understanding.

If interested in becoming a volunteer at Youthsava, please Email: youthprograms@indiacc.org

2023 SONG LIST
Performance CategorySub CategorySong
SUB JUNIORFolkRangilo maro Dholna
FilmCham Cham + Barso Re Hothon pe aisi baat Ghar More Pardesiya
RemixDisco Song Gujarati song mix
ClassicalKathak Pushpanjali Maadu Mekkum
JUNIORFolkBhangra Vibes Boom Padi Bumbro Lavani Me Hai Koli Mala jau ja na Bhari Ghagra
FilmNimbooda Woh Kisna Hai Chori chori Chupke se Rajwadi Odhani (Kalank) Dankila Koi Kaise Zingat (film Sairaat)
RemixJaydev Astapadi Dus Bahane Kesariya Pinga Remix Fusion Dance Bollywood Jaaz mix Sun Kesariya
ClassicalSaraswati Stuti Jhinjhoti Tarana Percussion Piece Thandai Muruga Shabdam Thillanas (Thilang & Hindolam Thillana) Shakthi
SENIORFolkRun Jhun Baje Ramvane Raas Bhangra Rangla Punjab
FilmChhan Ke Mohalla Raanjhanaa Dhoom Taana (om Shanti Om) Nimbooda (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam) Dhadak (film Dhadak)
RemixArabic Medley Zindagi na milegi dubara Naacho Medley (RRR) Versatility of Bollywood Fusion Mix
ClassicalKoshi Jhaptaal Ravi Shankar Tarana Krishnam Kalayasakhi Jaya Janaki
YOUTHSenior Semi Classical Contemprary FusionShape of You (Kathak) Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Manja Manwa Laage Ganaraya Despacito
ADULTSenior Semi Classical Contemprary FusionRamta Jogi Silsila Mitwa(Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna) Tere Rang and Kuttanadan
DIRECTOR’S CHOICEDiversitySeasons Mile Sur