Competition: Footloose (Solo Dance Competition) – Grand Finale Location: Main Stage, Sangeetam 2026
1. Finalist Confirmation
- Confirmation Fee: Selected finalists must pay a Confirmation Fee of Rs. 350 to secure their stage slot.
- Deadline: Payment must be made within 48 hours of result announcement, otherwise the slot moves to the waitlist.
2. On-Stage Rules & Timing
- Reporting Time: Participants must report backstage 60 minutes prior to their slot for tagging.
- Performance Duration: Minimum 3 minutes, Maximum 5 minutes.
- Note: Time includes entry, performance, and exit.
- Penalty: Exceeding time limits will result in point deduction (-5 points per 30 seconds).
3. Technical Guidelines (Music & Visuals)
- Audio Submission: High-quality MP3 track must be submitted via email 72 hours prior to the finale.
- Backup Mandatory: Participants must carry a backup of the track on a USB Drive (Pen Drive) on event day.
- Screen Video: If the participant requires specific background visuals (LED Wall), the video file (MP4) must be submitted 72 hours prior. If not provided, a generic logo background will be used.
4. Props & Setup
- Allowed: Handheld props (hats, canes, ribbons, chairs, etc.).
- Prohibited: Fire, water, powder, glitter, confetti, or heavy objects that require stage construction.
- Setup: Participant is responsible for placing and clearing props within the time limit.
5. Judging Criteria (100 Points)
- Choreography & Creativity
- Technique & Skill
- Expressions & Energy
- Stage Utilization
- Overall Impact
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.
