Youthsava

YouthSava, named after the Sanskrit word Utsava – meaning celebration is India Community Center’s signature dance competition. This fun, high-energy dance gala provides a platform for the youth of ages 4-18 years for showcasing their dancing talent and connects participants and the audience to Indian culture and heritage.

Annually, approximately 1,000 youth perform nearly 100 dance routines to an audience of more than 3,000 throughout the 12-hour competition.

Event Date:
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Event Time:
9 am – 9 pm

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

Please note:

Last date for registrations is – April 30th 2023

Last date for music collection deadline is – April 30th 2023

Props Drop Off is on May 5th, 2023 from 9:00 am to 5:00pm.

Official Youthsava Rules (PDF)

REGISTRATION FEES:

TEAMS: $175 per team (PER CATEGORY) (Team, including one Director, one Assistant)

SPECTATORS: Adult $30 & Child $15 (5-18 years)

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

COVID PROTOCOLS:

Only Fully Vaccinated persons can enter the ICC Premises
Temperature and Proof of Vaccination will be checked at the entrance
MASKS ARE MANDATORY AT ALL TIMES
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

SONG LIST FOR 2022 - TO BE UPDATED FOR 2023
Song TitleAge GroupPerformance Category
Bhumro Bhumro Sub- Junior (4-8 years of age)Film
Lalu DarwazaSub- Junior (4-8 years of age)Folk
Disco MedleySub- Junior (4-8 years of age)Remix
Hrithik MedleySub- Junior (4-8 years of age)Remix
Chaand ChhupaJunior (9-13 years of age)Film
Cham ChamJunior (9-13 years of age)Film
Dhol MedleyJunior (9-13 years of age)Film
Selfie le le reJunior (9-13 years of age)Film
MalangJunior (9-13 years of age)Film
Kaan kankaldiJunior (9-13 years of age)Folk
Gori Radha Ne Kalo KaanJunior (9-13 years of age)Folk
Koitthu PattuJunior (9-13 years of age)Folk
DholidaJunior (9-13 years of age)Folk
Rajasthani FolkJunior (9-13 years of age)Folk
Chaka Chaka MedleyJunior (9-13 years of age)Remix
KiliminjaroJunior (9-13 years of age)Remix
My Journey to Become a Dancer Junior (9-13 years of age)Remix
Loveyatri MedleyJunior (9-13 years of age)Remix
Rock & Roll MedleyJunior (9-13 years of age)Remix
Mi Sataryachi GulchadiSenior (14- 18 years of age)Folk
Kay Sera SeraSenior (14- 18 years of age)Film
MuqablaSenior (14- 18 years of age)Film
Dhoom TanaSenior (14- 18 years of age)Film
Ghar more pardesiyaSenior (14- 18 years of age)Film
Champion & Illegal WeaponSenior (14- 18 years of age)Remix
White & Black SwanSenior (14- 18 years of age)Remix
Ban Than Chali & Chunari ChunariSenior (14- 18 years of age)Remix
MuqablaSenior (14- 18 years of age)Remix
Amazing WorldDirector’s Choice
SajdaAdult (18+ years of age)Semi-classical dance Fusion
Chaand SifarishAdult (18+ years of age)Semi-classical dance Fusion
Taal FusionAdult (18+ years of age)Semi-classical dance Fusion