Competition: Hustle (Group Dance Competition) – Grand Finale Location: Main Stage, Sangeetam 2026
1. Finalist Confirmation
- Confirmation Fee: Selected finalists must pay a Confirmation Fee of Rs. 1,500 (per team) to secure their slot.
- Deadline: Payment must be made within 48 hours of selection.
2. On-Stage Rules & Timing
- Reporting Time: 60 minutes prior to the slot.
- Performance Duration: Minimum 5 minutes, Maximum 10 minutes.
- Setup & Clearance: Strictly 2 minutes for setup (formations) and 1 minute for clearance.
- Penalty: Delays in clearing the stage result in a -10 point penalty.
3. Technical Guidelines (Music & Visuals)
- Audio Submission: High-quality MP3 track submitted 72 hours prior.
- Backup Mandatory: A team representative must be present at the sound console with a backup USB during the performance.
- Screen Video: Background visuals (MP4) are allowed if submitted 72 hours prior.
4. Props & Stage Restrictions
- Allowed: Placards, handheld props, lightweight portable items.
- Prohibited: Fire, water, powder, glitter, confetti, or anything that leaves residue on the stage.
- Restriction: No heavy scenery or sets that require construction on stage.
5. Judging Criteria (100 Points)
- Choreography & Formations
- Synchronization
- Energy & Execution
- Thematic Impact/Storytelling
- Costume & Uniformity
The final divide up and if any changes will be informed to you 72 hours before the competition.
6. Conduct & Discipline
- Maintain professionalism and respect toward judges, staff, and other participants
- No indecent behavior or misconduct
- Any violation of rules may result in disqualification
- Arguments with judges or organizers are not permitted
- Costumes appropriate for a university setting are mandatory. Arguments with judges result in disqualification.
7. Results & Prizes
- Results will be announced after final evaluation
- Prizes are non-transferable
- Judges’ score sheets will not be disclosed
- Winner and Runner-Up will receive Cash Prizes, Certificates, and Trophies.
8. Organizer Rights
- Organizers reserve the right to modify the schedule or disqualify participants for misconduct.
- Submitted designs may be used by Sangeetam for promotional purposes with credit to the creator.
