There is NO ENTRY FEE for participation in the competition

It is a solo dance competition

Ministry of Culture recognized dance forms are eligible for this competition – Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniattam, Odissi, Sattriya, Chau

Age group: 18 to 25

A video of a full item/piece (not less than 5 minutes) either performed on stage or performed during practice is necessary to get qualified. The piece should include both abhinaya and nritta. You may upload a link on YouTube or google drive and send the clip to us. The video has to be current or taken in the past 3 months.

Last date of submission of the links is July 31st 2023

CV of the artiste along with proof of age should be submitted along with the video link (copy of Aadhaar card/ school leaving certificate)

Selected artistes will get a chance to perform at the festival to be held in Dehradun or associated venues.

Valley of Words offers short-listed artistes travel, stay and a certificate of appreciation

Pre-recorded music must be used for the performance

Valley of words will provide travel and stay for the selected artiste from their location to the festival and back.

The entries will be evaluated on the basis of abhinaya, technique, creativity and performance

Our selection panel reserves the right to disqualify entries 

The selection by the judges will be final and binding and no correspondence regarding the judgement shall be entertained.

When choosing the shortlisted artiste, the judges will select the entries which in their combined wisdom are the best in terms of set standards followed globally. Ethical practices will be strictly adhered to from the moment the entries are received

The artiste needs to provide the travel documents (flight/ train tickets) for reimbursement after their arrival at the festival venue

The reimbursement shall be done on the site and not in advance

The selected artiste will be entitled to a room for two and may have someone accompany them, but Vow will not entertain the travel claims of the accompanying person

All the details should be mailed to vowitinritya@gmail.com latest by 31st July 2023.

Any entries received after the above stated timeline will be deemed to not be submitted. However, the VoW Foundation Trust reserves the right to extend the closing date of the competition

It is clarified that proof of posting a submission is not proof of receipt by the VoW Foundation Trust. The Trust will not accept any responsibility for submissions that are delayed or misdirected prior to receipt.

Iti Nritya 2023 is a physical event. The Short-Listed Entrants will only be eligible if they attend the VoW 2023 physically.

However, VoW has the discretion to modify the event to a virtual/online format based on the prevailing circumstances. In case the event is modified to a virtual/online format, the Shortlisted Entrants will be informed expeditiously.

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