The' Nrityakala - Utsav ', a socio - cultural program organise by Institute of Climate & Agriculture Reorientation ( ICARe - Alliance ), aims to promote environmental awareness campaign against the climate change and make it a social movement by mobilising community's participation in its mitigation . The 'Together, Dancing against the waves' campaign , under " Nrityakala - Utsav " program will be organised as a national level dance competition of an environmentally themed dance in classical , folk , and western by the students in the groups or solo .
In this intervention , the ICARe - Alliance is a talent spotter so our job is to find talented cultured - environmentalists . When school children , both senior & junior categories take up the environmental awareness activities and performed through dance, they attract huge public attention which eventually becomes public support for an environmental cause .
The educational institutions are the place where they reorient the change makers , as students are the powerful tool to scale up efforts against climate change . So , we are engaging school children as " Ambassador for Environment " to become whistle - blowers against the global crisis.
This is the largest such program in India . When these students grow up and take the environmental challenges of the country , it is expected that there will be huge difference made to the way the resources are consumed and conserved.
The students , which are presently in age group -1 ) pre- Nursery to Primary , group - 2 ) class- 6th to 10th & group - 3 ) 11th to 12th classes .
In the first round , we will invite teams across the country to select as intervention zones from the schools / Dance classes Institutes.
A few glimpses of the celebrations are given below:
Program
Environmental Awareness Program Theme-
“Together, Dancing against the Waves”
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blue Sky,
blue Sea,
green
Earth -
Climate Change
Climate change is a major environmental risk to human life. The formation, dispersion of many air & water pollutants is determined specific issues by climate and weather factors such as temperature, humidity, wind, storms, droughts, precipitation and partly by human activities known to produce various air & water pollutants. It is thus logical to assume that climate change will influence the dynamics of natural resources. By reducing pollution levels in natural resources, we can increase the working hours of young people & reduce the burden of disease from stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and both chronic and acute respiratory diseases, including asthma especially in children.
Can schools help spread the word?
Yes, Schools should lead the environmental conservation events. The cultural events can cultivate effective Environmental Awareness.
Come, join the
“Together, Dancing against the Waves”
, an awareness program on polluted natural resources, e.g. blue Sky, blue Sea & green Earth. The students must take oath to become an agent of change as well as teachers must lead the environmental conversation.
This will encourage future leaders to engage with the environmental program to protect it and can help communities become more environmentally aware. Schools should engage their students in the accountable scouting activity of the environment and accept the challenges to showcase their talent in Indian Dance Arts with the clear message of environmental protection. The students, which are presently in age Group-1) pre-nursery to primary, Group-2) class- 6th to 10th & 11th to 12th classes.
“Art of Raising Happiness ...the dancing”
We feel thatthe students in this age group are very observant. So, the classroom is the ideal place to introduce environmental awareness.
[Especially for pre-nursery to nursery participants; the students can display an empathy for living creatures because empathy is an important value. The school management must embed environment conservation in the role played through dance where children become animals, plants or insects and how they would feel if their homes and habitats are destroyed.]
In this intervention, ICARe-Alliance is a talent spotter, our job is to find talented environmentalist. In this event, the environment scouts show off their skills in a talent show. When school children take up the environmental awareness activities through dance, they attract huge public attention which eventually becomes public support for an environmental cause.
The educational institutes can become change maker, as students are the powerful tool to scale up efforts against Climate Change. So, we are engaging school children as “Green Scouts Club” members to become whistle-blowers against the global crisis.
Since school children are involved, most of the activities of children are linked to the
culture and cultural aspects of conservation of natural resources and the environment.
This is the largest such programm in India. When these students grow up and take the
environmental challenges of the country, it is expected that there will be huge difference
made to the way the resources are consumed and conserved.
Nomination
“Must Nominate Your Ward/Student in the
“Together, Dancing against the Wave”
event. Since it is an awareness program, most of the activities linked to the cultural aspects of the environment. Thus, submit the proposal of your school’s dance team, who has matched up to the expectations of the particular award category. It should be submitted by school management. Multiple nominations are not allowed on single registration”
Competition Level
District Level
- A website is created for the event; Participants can submit their entries only on the website
- Only groups of 8-10 members or Solo presentations, all of which falling under the ages Play school to 18 for students as per class wise and 18-25 years for teachers/professionals , will be eligible to participate
- Maximum performance time for each video will be 4 minutes
- 3 groups and 3 Solo Dancers (on an average) shall be selected from each district
State Level
- Original videos submitted at the time of entry at the District level will be used and streamed for the State level
- Maximum performance time for the video will be 4 minutes
- Total 36 virtual events shall be held for the State Level covering all 28 States and 8 UTs
- 3 groups and 2 Solo presentations shall be selected from each state/UT who shall be called to represent their respective states at the Zonal Level events
Zonal Level
- The selected groups shall be called to participate at the Zonal Level events
- Total 5 physical events shall be held for North, South, East, West Zone and North-East States
- 15 groups & Solo Artists shall be selected from each state/UT who shall be called to represent their respective zones at the Grand Finale
National Level
- The Grand Finale will be held at New Delhi
- A celebrity artist will be invited to perform at the show and as a guest observer only
- 25 groups and 16 Solo Artists cumulatively forming a total of 480 dancers, will be selected as winners
Event Schedule
| Event |
Start Date |
Finish Date |
Venue |
| District Level |
Wednesday, 2 April 2022 |
Saturday, 28 April 2022 |
Pan-India (Digital Entries) |
| State Level |
Tuesday, 30 August 2022 |
Saturday, 4 September 2022 |
Pan-India (Virtual Events) |
| Zonal Level |
Thursday, 29 September 2022 |
Sunday to 12 October 2022 |
New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata |
| National Level |
Sunday, 14 November 2022 |
Sunday, 19 November 2022 |
New Delhi |
Grand Finale
| City |
Venue |
Date |
Time |
| New Delhi |
Weightlifting Auditorium, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
19-12-2022 |
10 AM On words |
Participation Guidelines
District Level
- Participants must be citizens of India
- Each member of the group or Solo artist must have a valid Aadhar Card and enter the number at the time of submitting the entry
- The competition will accept participation in groups of 10-16 members only
- Each group member should be between the age of Play school to 10+2 classes for students from schools/ music schools & 19-25 years for teachers/professionals
- Participants are allowed to submit their entries only once through website only
- Fill up the registration form correctly with your details; Ensure to fill all details carefully and correctly so that the concerned team can be contacted properly
- Participants are expected to read all the performance guidelines carefully before submitting their entries
- Any non-compliance or deviation from guidelines will lead to disqualification
- Candidates must be mentally and physically fit to participate in the competition
- Groups & Artists are expected to ensure that all group members/artists are available for the entire duration of the competition and, if selected, perform at Vigyan Bhawan in the presence of luminaries from Ministry & probably Awarded by the honorable President of India - 2022
- Any change in the group members will not be allowed at a later date and can lead to disqualification
- Groups/teachers will be informed of the selection decision of each level and other notifications at provided email ID; Group leaders/teachers are requested to ensure that the email ID provided is valid and functional so as to not miss any communication
- The decision of the ICARe-Alliance officials and jury shall be final and binding.
State Level
- Original videos submitted at the time of entry at the District level will be used and streamed for the State level
- State Level events will be held virtually and streamed live on the Vande Bharatam website and social media accounts
- Participants/Groups will be informed of the selection decision of each level and other notifications at provided email ID
- The decision of the ICARe-Alliance, officials of department Awareness and jury shall be final and binding
Zonal Level
- Zonal Level events will be held physically across 4 locations, namely, New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata
- Selected groups are expected to participate in the location of their respective state which will be informed to them through email; Groups can also refer to the ‘Competition Levels’ link to identify their respective zones from the table given
- National Level shall be held in New Delhi
- All members of the shortlisted groups should carry their Aadhar Card at the time of the registration at the venue for physical verification; Any discrepancy in the details can lead to disqualification
- Travel, Food and Lodging in the event city shall be provided by the department; Groups shall be informed of the same through email and concerned officials will get in touch with the group leader 4 days prior to the event reporting date to confirm the same
- Groups can bring along only one extra member above their team strength as support staff
- All shortlisted groups shall ensure that they reach the event city 1 day prior to the event date; Group leaders are expected to inform their time and mode of arrival via email to arrange pick-up
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in your allotted green room and cooperate with your fellow accommodates
- Maintain decorum and discipline around the venue
- Respect your fellow participants, staff, security and dignitaries and maintain a cordial environment at the venue
- Participants shall follow all directions, rules and regulations given by the organisers; Any deviation shall lead to disqualification
- The decision of the ministry, department and jury shall be final and binding
National Level (Grand Finale)
- The Grand Finale(National Level) will be held on 19th December 2021 at Jawahar lal Nehru Stadium- Auditorium in New Delhi
- Qualified groups from the Zonal Level will only be invited to participate in the Grand Finale
- All members of the short listed groups should carry their original Aadhar Card at the time of physical verification; Any discrepancy in the details can lead to disqualification
- All groups are required to reach New Delhi on 18th December 2021
- The accommodation and food arrangements shall be provided for 18th December and 19th December 2021 (Check-In:18th December; Check-out:20th December 11 AM)
- In case any group requires a pick-up, arrival details should be provided by 16th December 6PM latest by email (vandebharatamnrityautsav@gmail.com).No arrangement shall be made for details received post the deadline and the group will have to make necessary arrangements themselves. However, reimbursement for local travel shall be duly provided in that case
- Groups can bring along only one extra member register with the Group Leader. No arrangements for extra members that exceed the count shall be provided
- Groups are not allowed to switch or replace members or any other details for the Grand Finale
- All groups should follow the themes set out for the Grand Finale. Please refer to the Performance Guidelines page for details
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene and cooperate with your fellow accommodates
- Maintain decorum and discipline
- Respect your fellow participants, staff, security and dignitaries and maintain a cordial environment at the venue
- Participants shall follow all directions, rules and regulations given by the organisers; Any deviation shall lead to disqualification
- The decision of the ministry, department and jury shall be final and binding
FAQs
Q: What if my team name is already taken?
A: Group name selection will be on first come first serve basis. If the name is already taken, then you will have to choose a new name for your group.
Q: How many times can I submit the video?
A: You can submit the video only one time. Once you have successfully submitted the video, you cannot upload it again.
Q: Is there any fee for participating in the competition?
A: No, there is no fee for participating in the competition. It is free of cost and everyone can participate
Q: Who will shortlist the participants?
A: A panel of jury making up of esteemed judges will shortlist the participants on the basis of their performance at every stage.
Q: When will we get the results of the audition?
A: The decision of the jury will be communicated on the email ID provided at the time of submitting the entry. Group leaders are requested to ensure that the email ID provided is accurate and functional to ensure proper communication.
Q: Is it possible for me to change my selected dance category later?
A: No, the selected dance category cannot be changed after the registration is done.
Performance Guidelines
District Level
- Maximum duration of the audition video will be 3 minutes
- A group can participate only in one of the four mentioned categories only namely Classical, Folk, Tribal and Fusion/Contemporary
- Ensure that the submission video has no video effects or editing
- Ensure that all group members are visible in the video
- Properly check the time and size of the video before final submission
- It is recommended that you submit your entry only after you are sure about your participation and submitting video as entry can only be submitted once
- If you have any issue in uploading a video, decrease the size and re-upload
State Level
- Original videos submitted at the time of entry at the District level will be used and streamed for the State level
- Maximum performance time for the video will be 3 minutes
Zonal Level
- Groups shall bring their own soundtrack for the performance will shall be submitted in a pen-drive at the time of registration
- Groups shall bring their own costumes and props
- Performance time of 3 minutes shall be strictly adhered to and shall not be relaxed under any circumstance
- The final selected teams will be required to remain in New Delhi to begin rehearsals for the Republic Day Parade 2022
National Level
- The themes for the Grand Finale are Freedom Struggle, Local Festivals and Traditional Folk/Classical All groups are expected to choreograph their performance around anyone or more of these provided themes only
- Groups shall bring their own sound track for the performance will shall be submitted in a pen-drive at the time of verification/registration
- Groups shall bring their own costumes and props
- Performance time for the Grand Finale is 3 minutes
Covid Guidelines
- Wear a mask at all times when around people in the hotel and venue
- Observe physical distancing wherever possible and avoid close contact at all times
- Wash your hands and frequently sanitise your hands
- Always cover your mouth with the back of your elbow or hands while coughing or sneezing
- Don’t leave loose tissues, napkins and litter around the area and use a dustbin
- Contact and report to the event officials immediately if you or anyone around you experiences any symptoms of fever, cold and cough, headache, nausea
- Remain conscious of your own wellbeing and safety along with of all those around you at all times
