Namaskaram to all!
Welcoming you to the sixth consecutive year of
SRISHTI – A Classical Dance Competition With A Difference:
a competition specially designed for our young students (7-18yrs).
Purpose of the Competition
Srishti – this dance competition was conceptualized in 2020 as a tribute to my niece, who always wanted to see me dance. This is purely a non-profit initiative by my family with the sole intention of promoting the learning of Indian Classical Dance among young children. The prize money is entirely funded by the family, since inception. The token amount collected as Registration Fee, is also later used for promotion of art and animal welfare.
Rules of Competition
Prizes
[Top 3 winners in each sub-group will be rewarded with…]
1st place: Rs 5,000
2nd place: Rs 3,000
3rd place: Rs 2,000
General Conditions:
- Dance Style: Bharata Natyam & Kathak
- Semi-Classical, Bollywood and Western music / dance will not be permitted.
- Only conventional compositions or Classical Instrumental music is permitted. Fusion music will not be accepted.
- Last date for Registration: 5th June 2025
- Participants need to send a performance video via Telegram app to 9833629847
- Duration of performance should be as per performance time allotted to the group of registration. (Kindly refer to rules of the respective group for details)
- The duration of performance will include participant announcement of details of the choreography to be performed. (Choreography details must include Type of item, Ragam/Raag, Thalam/Taal and name of composer wherever applicable).
- DO NOT ANNOUNCE THE NAME OF YOUR GURU OR INSTITUTION
- Last date of submission of video – 5th July 2025
- Registration Fees: Rs. 100/- per person. The registration fee goes to good causes (art & animal welfare).
- Previous year’s winners can also register.
- Judge’s decision will be final.
Group – A : Junior
BHARATA NATYAM & KATHAK
The feeling of taking the first steps towards becoming a beautiful young artiste is always exciting and fun.
Age Profile: 7-10yrs.
Level of Training: 1-2 yrs.
Performance Specifications – Bharata Natyam:
- Nritta choreography is mandatory.
- Performing selective adavus in three speeds is not permitted.
- Maximum duration of performance – 5mins.
- Minimum duration of performance – 3mins.
Performance Specifications – Kathak:
- Basic Steps – Adhya, Madhya, Purna
- Maximum duration of performance – 5mins.
- Minimum duration of performance – 3mins.
Group – B : Senior
BHARATA NATYAM & KATHAK
What an achievement to sustain beyond the first two years of training. I already feel so senior in this art.
Age Profile: 11-14yrs.
Level of Training: 3-4 yrs.
Performance Specifications – Bharata Natyam:
- Basic Nritta and/or Nritya choreographies (Eg; Alarippu, Jatiswaram, Keerthanam, Slokam, Shabdam, etc.)
- If choosing to perform a pure Nritta item, you need to perform an Abhinaya choreography separately as well. Both together falling within the prescribed time frame.
- Maximum duration of performance – 10mins.
- Minimum duration of performance – 8mins.
Performance Specifications – Kathak:
- Teen Taal
- Maximum duration of performance – 10mins.
- Minimum duration of performance – 8mins.
Group – C : Advanced
BHARATA NATYAM & KATHAK
When the art encompasses your very Being and you simply want to go on…
Age Profile: 15-18yrs.
Level of Training: 5-7 yrs.
Performance Specifications – Bharata Natyam:
- Advanced level choreographies like Varnam, Padam, Jaavali, Tillana, etc.
- If choosing to perform a pure Abhinaya item, you need to perform a Nritta portion separately as well. Both together falling within the prescribed time frame.
- Maximum duration of performance – 12mins.
- Minimum duration of performance – 10mins.
Performance Specifications – Kathak:
- Advanced level choreographies like Jhap taal and Ek Taal. Can include Gath, Tandav / Laasya, etc.
- Showcasing a choreography with facial expressions in addition to the pure dance movements is mandatory. Both combined, must fall within the prescribed time frame.
- Maximum duration of performance – 12mins.
- Minimum duration of performance – 10mins.
Specific Conditions:
- Only Solo performances are permitted.
- Participants performing less than the ‘minimum duration of performance’ and those performing beyond the ‘maximum duration of performance’, will be disqualified.
- Only pre-recorded video permitted.
- SUBMISSION OF EARLIER PERFORMANCE VIDEOS IS NOT PERMITTED. VIDEO MUST BE FRESHLY RECORDED FOR THIS COMPETITION.
- NO EDITING PERMITTED. PERFORMANCE MUST BE CONTINUOUS.
- Costume – Conventional classical dance costume, with light make-up and proper hairdo. Minimum traditional jewellery to be worn. Ghungroo / Salangai is optional for Group-A and compulsory for Group-B and Group-C.
- Further details will be uploaded on website and/or communicated directly to the registered participants.
RESULT DECLARATION: 31st July 2025 (On Zoom)
*The date for the declaration of the results is subject to change.
*Timing for result declaration will be announced later.
*Participation as well as Winner’s certificates will be sent via email to the participants.
*Prize money will be transferred to the respective participants online.
For registering, click on the following link;
Details of Payment for Registration
NEFT/RTGS
Account Holder: Rumya Natraj
Account Number: 281001001254569
IFSC: CIUB0000281
Bank: City Union Bank
Account Type: Savings
OR
GPay: 9833629847
(City Union Bank Account)
For queries and clarifications kindly contact;
Rumya Natraj – 9833629847