Iti Nritya 2024 CONCERT RULES

Submissions

•    There is NO ENTRY FEE for participation in the competition
•    It is a solo dance competition. Group dance entries are not going to be considered. 
•    Only Ministry of Culture (Govt. of India) recognized dance forms are eligible for this competition. These are – Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniattam, Odissi, Sattriya, Chau. 
•    Age group: 18 years to 25 years 
•    A video of a full item/piece (not less than 5 minutes) either performed on stage or performed during practice is necessary to get qualified. The piece should include both abhinaya and nritta. You may upload a link on YouTube or google drive and send the clip to us. The video must be taken in the past 3 months from the date of submission and not before.
•    Last date of submission of the links is August 31st 2024
•    Any entries received after the above stated timeline will be deemed to not be submitted. However, the VoW Foundation Trust reserves the right to extend the closing date of the competition
•    All the details should be mailed to itinritya@valleyofwords.org  latest by 31st August 2024. 
•    CV of the artiste along with proof of age should be submitted along with the video link (copy of Aadhaar card/ school leaving certificate)
•    Pre-recorded music must be used for the live performance at the festival
•    Selected artistes will get a chance to perform at the festival to be held in Dehradun or associated venues.
•    It is clarified that proof of posting a submission is not proof of receipt by the VoW Foundation Trust. The Trust will not accept any responsibility for submissions that are delayed or misdirected prior to receipt.
Travel and Stay 
•    Valley of Words offers the short-listed artistes costs towards travel, stay and a certificate of appreciation. 
•    The artiste needs to provide the travel documents (flight/ train tickets) for reimbursement after their arrival at the festival venue
•    The reimbursement shall be done on the site and not in advance
•    The selected artiste will be entitled to a room for two and may have someone accompany them, but Vow will not entertain the travel claims of the accompanying person 

Evaluation and Selection

•    The entries will be evaluated on the basis of abhinaya, technique, creativity and performance 
•    Our selection panel reserves the right to disqualify entries at their sole discretion
•    The selection by the judges will be final and binding and no correspondence regarding the selection shall be entertained
•    When choosing the shortlisted artiste, the judges will select the entries which in their combined wisdom are the best in terms of set standards followed globally. Ethical practices will be strictly adhered to from the moment the entries are received

Format of Event
•    Iti Nritya 2024 is a physical event. Performers should only apply if they are sure to attend the VoW 2024 physically, in case they are short-listed for the live performance 
•    However, VoW Foundation Trust has the discretion to modify the event to a virtual/online format based on the prevailing circumstances. In case the event is modified to a virtual/online format, the Shortlisted Entrants will be informed expeditiously. 

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