Event description:

• Each team must present a folk dance performance inspired by a cultural or historical folk tradition of India.

• Each team will be allotted a maximum of 4 minutes for the performance.

• A minimum of 3.5 minutes of active dancing is mandatory.

• The remaining 30 seconds may be used for entry, exit, or brief storytelling/anchoring (if necessary).

• Props are allowed and encouraged, provided they enhance the performance.

• Costumes must reflect the authenticity of the chosen folk dance.

• Creativity is welcome, but professional costume hiring is strictly not permitted. Costumes must be school-assisted or self-created only.

• All participants are expected to maintain discipline, mutual respect, and uphold the spirit of healthy competition throughout the event.

• Accompanying teachers are not allowed to take part in any manner during the performance of their school’s team.

• Participants must come dressed in their costumes to the venue. There is no separate time or space allotted to the participants to get ready for the event.