2023 SWARAAG Bollywood Music & Dance Competition
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Rules & Regulations
There is an artist in each one of us. At SwaRaag we strive to bring forth the radiance in you by providing you the opportunity to showcase your talent. This fall we bring to you a unique Music & Dance competition, where young artists from Boston, neighboring areas and other cities shall share the stage with the very best.
Music & Dance Competitions In:
- Group Dance (Bollywood Style Dance, can choose any language)
- Duo Dance (Bollywood Style Dance, can choose any language)
- Spot Choreography (Bollywood Song to be provided on the spot)
Date: Saturday, December 2nd 2023
How to Participate?
Download SwaRaag Competition Registration Form
There are a limited number of slots available in each category of the competition, so send in your entries today! Auditions will be held before the final performance. Fill out an online registration form and register today for the above competitions. You can choose to either keep the same performance at both your audition and the finals or change it. You can also participate in multiple categories. (By registering, a participant agrees to abide by the rules & regulations set forth by SwaRaag Performing Arts, Inc. who is governing the competition.)
Event Rules
GROUP DANCE
Age Divisions: a) Junior (8 to 12, but you may choose to participate in the Senior group)
b) Senior (13 and over mostly) and c) Dazzling MOMs n more (could have some kids too)
The dance routine shall be:
1. to the tunes of Bollywood songs or Bollywood-like songs (in other regional languages).
2. performed by a group comprised of minimum 8 and maximum 20 members, where one or two of the members will be permitted as guest artists to meet to minimum count. Write to us if your routine calls for a different count of members.
3. a minimum length of at least 4 minutes and can extend to a maximum length of 5:30 minutes for Senior & Dazzling Mom’s group (includes intro video if any). We advise that you keep routines under 5:00 mins and work towards a high energy and crisp presentation. A minimum length of at least 4 minutes and can extend to a maximum length of 4:30 minutes for Junior group (includes intro video if any). We advise that you keep routines under 4:00 mins and work towards a crisp presentation.
4. performed as a single item which should include variation in styles. (Fusion, Folk, etc.)
- After registering through our website, email us a 4 minute digital video clip of your performance. Alternately, you could send us a youTube link as well. Based on your video clip, selections for the auditions will be made and audition timings will be notified via email. The final performance may require you to present variations in dance styles. Finalists will be notified of any additional or altered rules. For help uploading your clip, contact us.
- Dance song/songs selection for the video clip, the audition and the final performance need not be the same. However, if you prefer you could select the same dance song/songs for all your performances.
- Group Dance Audition by Video. Please send in your video by end of day November 19th, 2023.
- Based on the number of entries, age-divisions could be altered/negated.
DUO DANCE
Age Divisions: a) Junior (usually 9 to 13) b) Senior (usually 14 and over). Based on entries, age groups could be altered.
The dance routine shall be:
1. to the tunes of Bollywood songs or Bollywood-like songs. If the dance song is mixed in any other regional language, it should still have a Bollywood-like feel.
2. a duo item performed by a pair of any gender.
3. a minimum length of at least 2:30 minutes and can extend to a maximum length of 3:00 minutes for DUO DANCE.
4. performed as a single item which could include variation in styles and medley of songs.
- After registering through our website, email us a 2:30 minute digital video clip of your performance. Alternately, you could send us a youTube link as well. Based on your video clip, selections for the auditions will be made and audition timings will be notified via email. The final performance may require you to present variations in dance styles. Finalists will be notified of any additional or altered rules. For help uploading your clip, contact us.
- Dance song/songs selection for the video clip, the audition and the final performance need not be the same. However, if you prefer you could select the same dance song/songs for all your performances. Past winners can participate again in any other category.
- Duo Dance Audition by Video. Please send in your video by end of day November 19th, 2023.
- Based on the number of entries, sub-divisions could be altered.
SPOT CHOREOGRAPHY
Age Divisions: a) 10 to 16 b) 17 and over
The dance routine shall be:
1. to the tunes of Bollywood songs or Bollywood-like songs that will be played on the spot.
2. The solo artist is to feel the music and choreograph on the spot as the music is played.
3. a length of 30-45 seconds.
4. performed as a single item which could include variation in styles.
- Based on the number of entries, sub-divisions could be altered.
The Jury reserves the right to divide any award between more than one contestants. The competition is of fair nature, and solely based on merit, all decisions being final.
Media exposure (print/internet) will also be given to the winners.
Participants upon request shall receive a certificate of participation from SwaRaag Performing Arts, Inc.
Contact
For questions or more information:
Swathi Subramanian 617.905.4305
bollywood@SwaRaag.org
Terms & Conditions
SwaRaag Performing Arts, Inc. is not responsible for computer system, hardware, software, or program malfunctions or other errors, failures, or delayed computer transactions or network connections that are human or technical in nature. Furthermore, SwaRaag is not responsible for: (i) lost, misdirected, misplaced, illegible, unintelligible, incomplete, or late entries or (ii) any act, failure to act, or delay regarding the transmitting or processing of entries. SwaRaag reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel or suspend all or any portion of this contest, or extend the duration of the contest, without notice if circumstances beyond SwaRaag’s control, including technical difficulties, disrupt or corrupt the fair or secure administration or operation of the contest. SwaRaag is entitled to interpret these rules as needed and its decisions are final. If any issue arises, and is not clearly addressed in the rules and regulations, the decision of SwaRaag shall be binding. Sportsmanlike behavior is expected of all contestants, teachers and families. Failure to comply could result in disqualification. SwaRaag reserves the right to disqualify any entrant that SwaRaag has reason to believe does not otherwise meet the contest rules. SwaRaag, also upon its own discretion, has the right to refuse any application. If a winner is disqualified or determined to be ineligible, an alternate winner will be selected using the same judging process/criteria described above. Alternate winners are subject to all requirements set forth in these Official Rules. Participants under 18 are assumed to have received their parent’s permission to partake in this competition. Any photos, video or audio recording that are submitted by the participants or taken during the course of conducting this competition may be used by SwaRaag along with their names for promotional ventures, etc. By participating in the contest, you agree to release and hold harmless SwaRaag Performing Arts, Inc. and its officers, directors, affiliates, representatives or volunteers from any and all claims for damages, injuries, causes of actions, or losses of any kind sustained from your participation in this contest, including infringement of intellectual property rights. SwaRaag Performing Arts, Inc. and its officers, directors, affiliates, representatives and volunteers assume no responsibility or liability for any damages, injuries, claims, causes of actions, or losses of any kind arising in whole or in part from this contest.
If you have any questions, please send email to: info@SwaRaag.org