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Participant Requirements</a></span></h2> <div id="Div1" class="section"> <ul> <li>All Dance presentations should be presented in Kannada <strong> OR </strong> Theme should be related to Karnataka</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Genre and Duration</li> <ul> <li>Classical forms such as Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak etc  15 mins</li> <li> Janapada Nritya  10 mins</li> <li> Yakshagana  30 mins</li> <li> Dance Drama  30 mins</li> <li> Dance AKKA Dance competition dances  7 mins</li> </ul> </ul> <ul> <li>Materials Required for Submission: </li> <UL> <li> Entry Form - <a href="documents/WKC2010_Program_Entry_Form.pdf" target="_blank" class="link-dark-blue-11" title="Download PDF Format">PDF</a> </li> <LI>Good quality video/DVD of the proposed dance, preferably in costume. If not available, video (DVD, any Weblink or other media) demonstration of a rehearsal may be submitted. (need not be professionally recorded, a home video will suffice). A minimum of 10 min recording is required</li> <li>Artists profile along with a brief write up of the proposed presentation</li> <li>If available, reviews of past performances, media coverage, photographs etc are encouraged</li> </ul> </ul> <ul> <li>General considerations: </li> <UL> <li> Performance of highest caliber will be considered for the Main stage and its duration will be limited to a maximum of 30 minutes </li> <LI>Artists will be responsible for their own costumes and makeup</li> <li>All decisions of Dance committee are final</li> <li>Top quality accompaniment music will be given utmost preference</li> <LI>Group performances, i.e., dances involving multiple artists (minimum of 6) are encouraged. </li> <li>Performances by individuals are discouraged and will not be reviewed favorably.</li> <li>To ensure high quality of presentations, minimum age of participants is set to 10 years. Children under 10 with exceptional talent will be considered. A quality video (DVD, any Weblink or other media) demonstration is required for consideration.</li> </ul> </ul> <ul> <li>All materials submitted, including the video media will not be returned.</li> </ul> </div> <h2><span><a href="#"> &nbsp;&nbsp;B.FAQ</a></span></h2> <div id="Div2" class="section"> <ol> <li>Who will bear expenses?</li> <ul><li>All expenses should be borne by the artists. </li></ul> <li>Can I perform Solo?</li> <ul><li>No Solo performances allowed. </li></ul> <li>Hospitality  boarding and lodging. Will be considered for artists from India.</li> <li>Playback media (CD Player etc.) will be provided.</li> <li>Plan your given time slot to include: (Example: Total 10min slot) </li> <ul><li>Brief description of the program (40 secs) </li> <li>Stage setup (1 min) </li> <li>Removal of setup (1 min) </li> <li>Entry of artist into stage, Exit from stage and actual dance (7:20min) </li></ul> <li>Application should reach the dance committee by June 1st. </li> <li>Decision will be communicated to the artists selected by July 15 .</li> </ol> </div> <h2><span><a href="#"> &nbsp;&nbsp;C. Dance AKKA Dance Competition </a></span></h2> <div id="Div3" class="section"> <br /> We are very excited to introduce "Dance AKKA Dance" Competition for the first time in the much awaited AKKA Event.<br /> It presents a unique and fun filled opportunity to showcase the immense talent of Kannadigas. Please take this opportunity to register teams to participate in the Dance competition and encourage the upcoming talent. <br />The dance groups can be sponsored by Kannada Kootas or individuals. 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