Competition Rules

Bharatanatyam (Solo)

Under 12 (born after 31/08/2013)

  • Traditional or Teacher-composed Alarippu
  • Pushpanjali — this can be performed with Suloham
  • Maximum duration: 3 minutes

Under 16 (born after 31/08/2009 and before 31/08/2013)

  • Kauthuvam
  • Sabdam
  • Maximum duration: 5 minutes

Open Section (any age)

  • Padham
  • Javali
  • Ashtapathi
  • Keerthanam
  • Maximum duration: 7 minutes

Bharatanatyam (Group)

Under 12 (born after 31/08/2013)

  • Your choice.
  • Maximum duration: 5 minutes

Under 16 (born after 31/08/2009 and before 31/08/2013)

  • Your choice.
  • Maximum duration: 6 minutes

Open Section (any age)

  • Your choice.
  • Maximum duration: 7 minutes

Fusion & Cinema Dance (Group)

Under 12 (born after 31/08/2013)

  • Your choice.
  • Maximum duration: 5 minutes

Open Section (any age)

  • Group Dance — Fusion & Cinema.
  • Your choice.
  • Maximum duration: 7 minutes

General Rules

  • In group events, 2–12 people can participate.
  • Individuals may participate in only one solo dance and one group dance.
  • Appropriate attire is required for participation.