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 Title | Age Group | Performance Category |
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Bhumro Bhumro | Sub- Junior (4-8 years of age) | Film |
Lalu Darwaza | Sub- Junior (4-8 years of age) | Folk |
Disco Medley | Sub- Junior (4-8 years of age) | Remix |
Hrithik Medley | Sub- Junior (4-8 years of age) | Remix |
Chaand Chhupa | Junior (9-13 years of age) | Film |
Cham Cham | Junior (9-13 years of age) | Film |
Dhol Medley | Junior (9-13 years of age) | Film |
Selfie le le re | Junior (9-13 years of age) | Film |
Malang | Junior (9-13 years of age) | Film |
Kaan kankaldi | Junior (9-13 years of age) | Folk |
Gori Radha Ne Kalo Kaan | Junior (9-13 years of age) | Folk |
Koitthu Pattu | Junior (9-13 years of age) | Folk |
Dholida | Junior (9-13 years of age) | Folk |
Rajasthani Folk | Junior (9-13 years of age) | Folk |
Chaka Chaka Medley | Junior (9-13 years of age) | Remix |
Kiliminjaro | Junior (9-13 years of age) | Remix |
My Journey to Become a Dancer | Junior (9-13 years of age) | Remix |
Loveyatri Medley | Junior (9-13 years of age) | Remix |
Rock & Roll Medley | Junior (9-13 years of age) | Remix |
Mi Sataryachi Gulchadi | Senior (14- 18 years of age) | Folk |
Kay Sera Sera | Senior (14- 18 years of age) | Film |
Muqabla | Senior (14- 18 years of age) | Film |
Dhoom Tana | Senior (14- 18 years of age) | Film |
Ghar more pardesiya | Senior (14- 18 years of age) | Film |
Champion & Illegal Weapon | Senior (14- 18 years of age) | Remix |
White & Black Swan | Senior (14- 18 years of age) | Remix |
Ban Than Chali & Chunari Chunari | Senior (14- 18 years of age) | Remix |
Muqabla | Senior (14- 18 years of age) | Remix |
Amazing World | Director’s Choice | |
Sajda | Adult (18+ years of age) | Semi-classical dance Fusion |
Chaand Sifarish | Adult (18+ years of age) | Semi-classical dance Fusion |
Taal Fusion | Adult (18+ years of age) | Semi-classical dance Fusion |