RULES AND GUIDELINES

So you think you can lock & pop people’s attention or maybe whack them with your crazy moves and crump them with your style? The Street Dance event is just the right stage to do it.

• The person or a team shall choose to incorporate the theme(Navras) by choosing a number of Rasas (emotions) from nine Rasas (emotions).
• This event would have 3 rounds: Elimination Round 1(Online), Elimination Round 2 and finale/dance battle.
• The number of participants in a team should be a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 10 students.
• For Elimination Round 1, The person and  teams have to submit their performance in an MP4 format on the google link that would be provided. 
• The participants who register themselves within the team, only those will be allowed to participate in the final round. No addition of extra members after the elimination round would be allowed.
• The showcase performances of Elimination Round 2, will happen at the competition venue.
• An area will be allotted as the performance area, with a fixed orientation, i.e. a designated front and back. The judges will be seated in a single row at the front.
• Music is allowed only in MP3 format in a PenDrive. Participants are required to carry a backup Pen Drive prior to the event.
• Songs, costumes, dance forms, chosen Ras (emotion)as and props are subject to verification. In case they fail to adhere to the rules, participants will be asked to change them.
• Participants should ensure they do not exceed time limits for the performances of any round. Failing to which can lead to disqualifications.
• The Contingent Assistant is allowed to enter the performance area during the setup time. However, they are required to leave the performance area prior to the start of the performance time. They are not allowed to enter the stage during the performance time.
• The judges' decision will be final and binding on all teams, and no objections shall be entertained.
• Teams should have decency and decorum in their behaviour, attire and performance.
• In case of Abusive language and indecent behaviour, the team will be disqualified.
• Obscenity (at the discretion of judges) is not allowed and may lead to disqualification.
• Teams must rehearse/practice the play well in advance. No Time for rehearsal / Stage practice / final rehearsal will be given during the fest.
• Teams are required to clear the performance area of any and all props used. Props like party poppers and colours that dirty the performance area are strictly prohibited.

Competition Rounds :

Round 1 : Video Elimination Round – The elimination will take place based on the online video entries sent by the participating colleges. The time limit for the same will be 4 to 6 minutes.

Round 2 : Offline Elimination Round – The teams selected from Round 1 will do the showcase performance at the event venue. The time limit for the same will be 3 to 5 minutes. Two teams will be selected by the judges for the final/battle round.

Round 3 : Dance Battle – The two teams advanced from Round 2 will battle against each other. The teams are to prepare their set in advance, as the battle will begin right after Round 2, with no preparation time. Each team will get 45 seconds of stage time one after the other, and there will be 3 rounds. Exceeding the time limit will attract negative points. Making physical contact with the opponents will attract negative marks. The track for this round will be played by the Organizing committee. The judges will announce the winner after all rounds of the battle.

Criteria for marking :

Successful portrayal of the theme

Choreography

Synchronization

Energy/Impact

Style and Basics

Creative elements incorporated